WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — On Monday, October 20, 2025, around 11:30 a.m., the Memphis Police Department began tracking a stolen Hyundai Genesis that crossed into West Memphis. The West Memphis Police Department (WMPD) located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit, with Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers joining to assist.
The pursuit continued through city streets before the suspect’s vehicle crashed near the intersection of 7th and Barton streets. After briefly regaining control, the driver attempted to flee. WMPD and ASP Troopers executed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI), disabling the suspect’s vehicle.
The driver, identified as Rodarious Terrell Johnson, 18, of West Memphis, was taken into custody. Troopers recovered a firearm from inside the vehicle.
Johnson was wanted by the West Memphis Police Department on multiple felony warrants stemming from a July 10, 2025, incident, including Attempted Murder, Aggravated Robbery, four counts of Terroristic Acts, and Vehicle Theft.
Johnson was transported to the Crittenden County Detention Center, where he was booked on several more charges, including Battery, Fleeing, Robbery, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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