VIDEO: ASP Pursuit Near Southside Ends With TVIs, Arrest of Man

SOUTHSIDE, Ark. — New video obtained by NEA Report shows part of a June 29 Arkansas State Police pursuit near Southside, including tactical vehicle intervention attempts and collisions during the chase.

According to an incident report, the pursuit began at about 10 a.m. June 29 while Trooper Nick Ade was patrolling U.S. Highway 167. Ade reported seeing a black Ford Explorer turn off Newport Spur onto U.S. 167.

A license plate check showed the vehicle was registered to Christopher Rohrsceib, 41, who had a suspended driver’s license and an active county warrant, according to the report.

Ade reported that before the information returned, Rohrsceib turned onto a side road. Knowing the road was a dead end, Ade waited briefly before driving down it, where he saw Rohrsceib returning toward the highway.

Ade reported positively identifying Rohrsceib as the driver and attempted to stop the vehicle in front of Southside City Hall.

Rohrsceib continued driving slowly toward Highway 14/Newport Spur before stopping shortly after turning onto the spur, according to the report. As Ade approached the vehicle, Rohrsceib fled before contact could be made.

Ade reported that Rohrsceib drove erratically during the pursuit, crossed the roadway and reached speeds about 30 mph over the posted limit.

The report states Rohrsceib braked suddenly in front of the trooper during one attempted tactical vehicle intervention, nearly causing a collision. The pursuit continued past Bill Davis Trucking onto Highway 14 South, where Ade attempted a PIT maneuver that was not effective.

Ade reported another tactical vehicle intervention temporarily disabled the vehicle, but Rohrsceib regained control, crossed both lanes of traffic and continued driving.

The pursuit continued through a residential area before Rohrsceib turned onto Rockbridge Road and Campbell Loop. On Campbell Loop, Rohrsceib again braked suddenly in front of the trooper, causing Ade’s patrol vehicle to make contact with the rear of the Explorer, according to the report.

The collision damaged the patrol vehicle’s PIT bar and front bumper, the report states.

According to the report, Rohrsceib later fled on foot about 100 yards through thick grass and dense vegetation before reaching a fence. Ade reported deploying his Taser as Rohrsceib tried to climb the fence. The first deployment made only single-probe contact, and a second deployment appeared to be blocked by brush, the report states.

Rohrsceib continued fleeing for about another 100 yards before Ade closed the distance and tackled him to the ground, according to the report.

The report states Rohrsceib continued resisting and kept his arms underneath his body before being placed in hand restraints.

After he was secured, Rohrsceib complained of chest pain and head pain. EMS was requested, and Rohrsceib was taken to White River Health for evaluation. The report states he was held for evaluation because of a high level of narcotics in his system.

The jail roster later listed Rohrsceib on charges or holds including failure to appear on an unclassified misdemeanor, hold for CID, fleeing by vehicle or conveyance, aggravated assault, fleeing on foot, refusal to submit to arrest, second-offense DWI-drugs and habitual offender.

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