VAN BUREN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Florida man was sentenced in Crawford County to life in prison on Tuesday for trafficking more than 240 pounds of drugs.
Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes said in a news release that Derrick Scudder, 36, of Miami, was sentenced to life in prison plus 80 years after a multi-day jury trial.
Scudder was convicted of trafficking fentanyl, trafficking methamphetamine, fleeing and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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On Sept. 23, 2024, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol attempted to make a traffic stop on Scudder’s vehicle before he fled through multiple communities into Arkansas, where Arkansas State Police continued the pursuit.
Holmes said Scudder wrecked his vehicle on Highway 64 in Alma near the Alma Primary School, just minutes before school was released.
Officials said more than 240 pounds of methamphetamine and two pounds of fentanyl were seized following the pursuit.
Holmes said Scudder was a habitual offender who had more than 10 previous felony convictions in different states.
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