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On March 4, 2023, at approximately 5:12 PM, I conducted a traffic stop on United States Highway 79 at United States Highway 278, on a Red Honda Motorcycle, for no license plate. The driver (Curtis Hicks) stopped on Wiggins Marden Road near the front entrance of Harrell Field Airport.
I made contact with Hicks and advised who I was and the reason I stopped him. As I spoke to Hicks I asked if he had his driver's license and he stated he had one just not with him. I asked Hicks if he had any vehicle information and he stated he didn't. After getting Hicks information I went back to my unit to check it. As I checked his information I observed him to not have a valid motorcycle endorsement. I went back to speak with Hicks and to get the vehicle information number. As I went to speak with Hicks, I asked if he had anyone to come get the motorcycle or if he had a preference on a wrecker. Hicks stated he wanted Buddy's Wrecker. I advised I would call them and asked for him to step off the bike. At that time I created distance from me and Hicks for safety. As I backed up from Hicks, he started his motorcycle. I advised Hicks to stop and he began to flee from the traffic stop.
As Hicks fled he proceeded to turn left onto Airport Road. Hicks then turned right onto United States Highway 79. As Hicks turned onto United States Highway 79, he crossed left of center and began to drive north in the southbound lane, swerving in and out of the traffic lanes. Hicks traveled north approximately 12 miles in the southbound lane barely missing southbound traffic. Due to safety reasons, as we approached the intersection of United States Highway 79 at United States Highway 79-B in Bearden, Sergeant Wade Schanzlin advised to terminate the pursuit.
At approximately 6:14 PM, I was contacted by Sheriff Vernon Morris of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Morris stated after we terminated pursuit, Chief Deputy Daniel Foster and Deputy Adam McGilton began to pursue Hicks down Calhoun County Roads. Sheriff Morris stated they took Hicks into custody and transported him to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office where he was released on citations.
After Calhoun County released Hicks, I took him into custody and he was transported to the Ouachita County Sheriff's Office. Hicks will be charged with the following: Felony Fleeing by Vehicle, Fail to Register Vehicle, No Liability Insurance, Reckless Driving 1st, Driving the Wrong Way Down a One-Way Roadway, Left of Center, Improper Lane Usage, No Motorcycle Operator License, and Fail to Present Driver's License.