CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, Ark. — A 23-year-old parolee has been arrested following an early-morning ATV chase and crash on Jan. 3 in Craighead County, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the affidavit, Deputy Sheriff Jared Walls observed an ATV traveling west on Highway 18 at approximately 2:05 a.m. on Jan. 3. Walls attempted to make a traffic stop after noticing the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.
Authorities said the driver fled, leading deputies on a brief pursuit before the ATV wrecked. Investigators said the driver fled the scene on foot but was apprehended shortly afterward with the assistance of a K-9.
The driver was identified as Ozzy Dakotalee Barnes, 23. Deputies said they noticed the ATV’s ignition appeared to have been hot-wired. It was later determined that the ATV had been reported stolen from a residence located at Craighead County Road 675, a short distance from where the pursuit began.
Barnes was transported to the Craighead County Detention Center to await a probable cause hearing.
During an interview with Detective David Bailey, Barnes reportedly stated he had used methamphetamine the day prior and said it affected him differently than past usage. According to the affidavit, Barnes said he did not remember how he came into possession of the ATV but did remember fleeing from law enforcement and being taken into custody.
Investigators said Barnes was read his Miranda rights and agreed that the facts presented by deputies, body camera footage, and his interview were accurate.
Barnes was arrested on charges of felony fleeing, a Class C felony; theft by receiving greater than $5,000 but less than $25,000, a Class C felony; and resisting arrest, a misdemeanor.
Court records show Barnes was on parole at the time of the incident. Bail was set at $75,000 cash or surety by Circuit Judge David Boling. Barnes is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 27.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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