Jonesboro Probationer Accused of Injuring Officer, Damaging Fence While Fleeing Arrest

JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro defendant was arrested on multiple charges after police said he fled from an attempted traffic stop, injured an officer during a struggle, and damaged a residential fence while trying to escape on foot.

Quion Montez Williams, 22, was arrested for second-degree battery causing injury to a law enforcement officer and fleeing, both Class D felonies; resisting arrest; carrying a weapon; second-degree criminal mischief; driving while his license was suspended or revoked; and other traffic-related infractions. His next court date is May 18.

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Bail was set at $50,000 cash or surety by Judge Tommy Fowler.

According to the probable cause affidavit, Officer Trout with the Jonesboro Police Department observed a vehicle driven by Williams about 11 p.m., March 26, fail to use a turn signal while making a turn on Bridge Street. The officer also reported the vehicle had a nonworking passenger-side taillight.

As the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, he noted that based on his training and experience, he believed Williams’ manner of driving and actions suggested he was attempting to evade, according to the affidavit. Police later determined Williams had a canceled driver’s license.

Officer Trout caught up to the vehicle and saw Williams already exiting the driver’s door, the affidavit states. When the officer attempted to detain him, Williams allegedly fled on foot.

According to the affidavit, Officer Trout grabbed Williams to prevent his escape, and Williams resisted. During the struggle, the officer felt an intense pop and pain in his shoulder, according to police.

The affidavit states Williams continued running and was seen scaling a fence behind a residence. Police said the fence collapsed under Williams’ weight, causing about $300 in damage to the owner.

Williams was later caught and taken into custody by another assisting officer, according to the affidavit.

During a vehicle towing inventory, officers found a handgun under the driver’s seat of the vehicle Williams had been driving, the affidavit states. Police noted Williams is a probationer prohibited from carrying a firearm.

Officer Trout was treated at the emergency room and was believed to have suffered a serious shoulder injury, according to the affidavit.

It was written on the affidavit that the detective noted Williams is a college student, was apologetic, fled on foot rather than in the vehicle, and that the injury was not believed to have been intended. The detective requested a $50,000 bond on that basis, which Fowler granted.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.