FORT SMITH, Ark. — A man was arrested after a deputy recognized him as a suspect wanted in connection with a drug investigation.
Sebastian County Sheriff's Office Sgt. R.D. Crouch was walking into a McDonald's restaurant Wednesday when he passed Carl Ashworth, who was leaving, KFSM reported.
Crouch approached Ashworth, who was walking down a nearby road and started to flee, KFSM reported.
Shortly after, Crouch heard a description that matched Ashworth, whose face is heavily covered in tattoos, related to a drug investigation, KFSM reported.
Ashworth was taken into custody shortly after. He was arrested on outstanding warrants, as well as charges of fleeing and possession of methamphetamines, KFSM reported.