A Calico Rock man was arrested Tuesday morning, on numerous charges after fleeing from Izard County authorities into Southern Baxter County in a stolen vehicle.
On Monday afternoon the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a stolen truck and trailer, a 1997 Dodge truck and 22 ft. gooseneck trailer, from a residence on Push Mountain Road. The owner of the vehicle later in the day saw his truck being driven on Bosswell Road in Izard County and identified the driver as Lewie Branscum. Later that same day, BRANSCUM was seen again in the Calico Rock area in the truck, but without the trailer being pulled behind. The trailer was later found abandoned by the U. S. Forestry Service on Twin Creek Road in Baxter County.
Tuesday, the Izard County Sheriff’s Office located the truck that had been stolen in Baxter County, driven by Branscum, and attempted to make a stop on it. Izard County deputies pursued Branscum on Culp Road into Baxter County. He then turned on Baxter CR 74 and continued to flee. Baxter County deputies responded to the area upon learning of this pursuit. Spike strips were deployed on County Road 74
A short time later, Branscum approached at high speed and struck the spike strips with both front tires. He kept going and was followed by authorities. He attempted to turn on Push Mountain Road. But was not able to make the turn due to both front tires being flat and off the rims. Branscum was then arrested. He faces felony charges of theft of a motor vehicle, theft of property, misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, disregarding a stop sign , and expired driver’s license. Branscum is also charged as a habitual offender. He also has an outstanding warrant from Izard County. he is being held in the Baxter County Detention Center on $25,000 bond
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