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Two arrested after vehicle pursuit in Jefferson County

Two arrested after vehicle pursuit in Jefferson County
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers arrested two suspects on Thursday, February 26, 2026, following a vehicle pursuit in Jefferson County that led to the recovery of a felony amount of narcotics and a modified firearm.

Shortly after 8:30 a.m., Troopers attempted to stop a vehicle that fled from North Hutchinson Street onto Dollarway Road. The pursuit ended at a Dollar General on North Haley Street, where the passengers in the vehicle ran inside the store but were quickly apprehended with assistance from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Troopers arrested Aliyah Long, 20, of Pine Bluff, and John Moya Jr., 19, of Monticello. Moya currently has active felony warrants. The driver of the vehicle remains at large.

During the investigation, Troopers recovered a modified 20-gauge shotgun that had been thrown from the suspect vehicle during the pursuit. They also seized approximately 19.6 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and ammunition.

Both suspects face charges including Felony Fleeing, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and a Firearm, and Felony Tampering with Physical Evidence.

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