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The Arkansas State Police are looking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted in connection with a homicide Thursday in Ward, AR.

The State Police are looking for Brian Keith Freemen, 41. Freemen is said to have ties in Texas and Oklahoma so could be traveling through the area. Freemen is described as a 5’5″ tall, 165 pound white male with brown hair and brown eyes. State Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous and advises the public not to approach him. If you see Freeman, call 911 immediately. If you have any information about the case, contact the State Police at 501-618-8100.

The homicide Freeman is wanted for was discovered at 121 Pinter Lane after Ward Police received a call the afternoon of Thursday, March 23. Officers arrived on scene and found the body of 36-year-old Lori Hannah inside the residence. State Police CID Special Agents were contacted to assist the Ward Police Department in the ongoing investigation.

Hannah’s body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to confirm manner and cause of death.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Freeman, charging him with Capitol Murder.

Two Nolan County fugitives who eluded law enforcement for several weeks, were arrested during the mid-morning hours on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

 

A Nolan County deputy that was following a lead on the whereabouts of William Cory Fergeson and Lisa Elaine Gonzales learned that they had been taken to the Budget Inn motel, located at Northwest Georgia Avenue, Sweetwater. Through continued investigation, the deputy found what room they had taken occupancy in.

Sheriff’s Deputies were then assisted by Officers with the Sweetwater Police Department, Texas State Technical College Police Department and Highway Patrol in setting up a perimeter at the motel. Shortly after 11:00AM, entry was made into the room, and the two fugitives wanted on felony theft and drug related charges were located and taken into custody without incident.

During the warrant execution, suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription medication was discovered and seized. Paraphernalia used in the consumption of methamphetamine and heroin was also located.

Fergeson and Gonzales were transported to the Nolan County jail where they were processed on the outstanding warrants. They will also be charged with the felony offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

On Thursday, March 16, 2017, a Nolan County deputy that was following a lead on the whereabouts of Ray Anthony Gutierrez, a fugitive who evaded capture by Sweetwater Police during the early morning hours on Wednesday, March 15, found him to be in a white Chevrolet Camaro at the Coral Cove apartment complex, located on Coral Drive, Sweetwater.

Before other responding officers could arrive, the deputy located the Camaro traveling north on Newman Street, and subsequently initiated a traffic stop in the 300 block of Neff Street, for a minor traffic infraction. Before the driver was able to stop, Gutierrez bailed from the vehicle, and again evaded arrest.

Sheriff’s Deputies and Officers with the Sweetwater Police Department quickly setup a perimeter, surrounding Gutierrez, and after a brief foot pursuit, officers with the Sweetwater Police Department located him in the 500 block of Lewis Front Street, where he was arrested. He was transported to the Nolan County jail and was booked in on the outstanding warrant, and charged with the state jail felony offense of Evading Arrest or Detention with Previous Convictions.

A roadside investigation was then conducted, and the driver of the Camaro, Celena Elisa Gonzales was also arrested. She was transported to the Nolan County jail, and charged with the misdemeanor offence of Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution.

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for William Corey Fergeson, a fugitive who has been hiding to avoid detection by law enforcement. Fergeson has an outstanding felony warrant issued out of the 32nd Judicial District Court in Nolan County, for Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to bring Fergeson to justice. He is a 28 year-old white male, 5’10″, 145 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Fergeson was last seen fleeing from a residence located at 706A Bluff, Sweetwater, but is also known to frequent 503 Bowie Street, as well as other addresses on Hill, Cypress, and Josephine Streets, all in Sweetwater.

If you have information on the whereabouts or activities of this fugitive, you are encouraged to contact the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office at 325.235.5471, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 325.235.TIPS (8477), you may also submit a tip online.