OPERATION SAFE STREETS - PIT Maneuver by Arkansas State Police end high speed chase / pursuit

During the weekend of May 12-14, 2023, the Arkansas State Police conducted a special operation called: OPERATION SAFE STREETS

The original goal was targeting street racers who have been involved in recent traffic accidents including a fatality. The scope was quickly broadened to all criminal activity.

Arkansas State Police reported the numbers from the weekend’s successful Operation Safe Streets, yielding 610 arrests for violations including 55 driving at excessive speeds and 30 driving while intoxicated. The effort was a joint operation with ASP, Little Rock Police Department and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.
Over 30 officers from Arkansas’ 12 Troops made contact with 952 violators during the 48-hour operation. Seizures included nine illegal firearms, 453 grams of Methamphetamine, 1,055 grams of marijuana, $2,800 in cash and one stolen vehicle.