Dodge Challenger vs. Arkansas State Police - Driver attempts to flee! #pursuit #chase
Trooper's Report:
On 03/28/2024 at approximately 12:00 PM, I Trooper James Harrell was traveling east on U.S. Highway 65B (Martha Mitchell
Expressway) near Myrtle Street when I observed a reddish/orange colored Dodge Challenger in front of me traveling at what
appeared to be a speed much greater than 45 miles per hour (MPH). I activated my front antenna for my speed radar and
confirmed the speed at 81 MPH. I accelerated to catch up to the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop. While doing so, I noticed
the Dodge Challenger turned right onto University Avenue and proceeded south. I then turned right onto University Avenue a
short distance behind the Dodge Challenger. As I reached the top of the overpass at 5th Avenue and University Avenue, I
noticed the Dodge Challenger had taken another right turn (west) onto 5th Avenue which turns into 6th Avenue after a slight
curve. I turned right (west) onto 5th/6th Avenue and proceeded west around the curve and observed the Dodge Challenger
accelerating at a high rate of speed and begin passing vehicles in the eastbound lanes of travel. I activated my lights and
sirens and advised Troop E Dispatch that I was trying to catch up to the Dodge Challenger that was traveling west on 6th
Avenue towards Blake Street.
After a short distance traveled, my suspicions were confirmed and I advised Troop E Dispatch that I was in pursuit of the Dodge
Challenger, westbound on 6th Avenue at speeds reaching over 135 MPH. As we approached Blake Street, the suspect vehicle
drove across the center line and into the eastbound lanes of travel and went through the intersection at 6th Avenue and Blake
Street. The suspect vehicle continued westbound on 6th Avenue after disregarding the red light. I continued pursuing the
suspect vehicle west on 6th Avenue with speeds well over 100 MPH. I observed the suspect vehicle enter the eastbound traffic
lane and pass another vehicle while continuing to flee. As I observed the vehicle approach the intersection of 6th Avenue and
Franklin Street, I lost sight of the suspect vehicle. As I approached the same intersection shortly behind the suspect vehicle, I
noticed the suspect had failed to maintain control of his vehicle causing him to disregard the stop sign located at 6th Avenue
and Franklin Street. The suspect slid through the intersection and off into the ditch located on the southwest corner of 6th
Avenue and Franklin Street. As I approached the intersection, I observed a black male exiting the passenger side of the
vehicle and begin to flee north through a front yard. The suspect was unable to maintain his balance and fell multiple times
while still attempting to flee on foot. I was able to exit my patrol unit and take the suspect into custody at this time without
further incident.
The suspect was then identified as David Christopher Horn.
Mr. Horn was transported to Dub Brassell Detention Center where he was booked for Felony Fleeing, Substantial Danger or
Death 5-54-125. Mr. Horn was also issued nine (9) misdemeanor criminal and traffic citations for the violations committed
during the pursuit.