🚨 **High-Speed Pursuit Ends with Tire Deflation — Crittenden County, Arkansas (April 25, 2026)** On April 25, 2026, at approximately 2:42 PM, Arkansas State Police Trooper First Class Garrett Byrd observed a white Dodge Charger speeding eastbound on US Highway 70 near Lehi in Crittenden County. Using radar, the vehicle was confirmed traveling **77 MPH in a 55 MPH zone**. As Trooper Byrd turned around to initiate a traffic stop, the driver accelerated, quickly turning the situation into a **high-speed pursuit**. 🚔 Speeds escalated rapidly: * Charger reached **over 129 MPH** * Trooper reached speeds of **up to 140 MPH** attempting to catch up The suspect vehicle drove recklessly, weaving through traffic, passing on the shoulder, and endangering other motorists. The pursuit continued: * Northbound on Highway 79 * Onto **Interstate 40 westbound (mile marker 265)** With assistance from Sgt. Steve Roberts, a **tire deflation device** was successfully deployed near mile marker 256. The suspect attempted to avoid it but struck the device, disabling the vehicle and bringing the pursuit to an end. 👮‍♂️ The driver was taken into custody without further incident. During the arrest: * Troopers detected an odor of marijuana * Marijuana and rolling papers were recovered from the vehicle The driver was identified as **Carius Tynell Curne (DOB: 12/08/2005), of Louisiana**. --- ### Charges Include: * Felony Fleeing (Vehicle – Substantial Danger of Death) * Possession of Controlled Substance (Schedule VI – Less than 4 oz) * Possession of Drug Paraphernalia * Reckless Driving * Speeding * Improper Passing The vehicle was towed from the scene, with tire damage estimated at $400. 📍 Location: Crittenden County, Arkansas 🛣️ Highways: US 70 → Hwy 79 → I-40