BENTON, Ark. – A man was arrested on Wednesday following a high-speed pursuit in Benton that ended with a vehicle through the wall of a Dollar General.
Police had attempted to pull over Anthony Toombs, 23, for reckless driving earlier until Toombs decided to take off, initiating a chase.
Toombs was driving at speeds over 100 miles per hour on East Street in Benton when he was unable to take a turn, causing him to jump the curb and crash into a Dollar General.
Officers say that during the chase they saw Toombs throw a gun out of the window of his car.
Toombs is being charged with multiple felonies and was taken to the Saline County Detention Center.