Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase With 2 Children in Car

Suspect led police on a chase reaching speeds of 130 mph before being apprehended.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:33am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car's deflated tire, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a stark, gritty, investigative mood.The aftermath of a high-speed chase that ended with the suspect's tires being spiked, exposing the dangerous risks of such pursuits.Calera Today

A man has been arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase that began in Calera, Alabama and reached speeds of up to 130 mph, all while having two young daughters in the vehicle. The suspect, identified as Brian Keon Davis, was initially wanted for a retail theft at a Walmart before fleeing from officers. The chase involved multiple law enforcement agencies and ended with the vehicle's tires being spiked, causing Davis and a female companion to attempt to flee on foot before being caught.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of high-speed police chases, especially when innocent children are involved. It also raises concerns about repeat offenders and the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who are willing to endanger lives to evade capture.

The details

On Easter Sunday, April 5, Calera Police were notified of a retail theft at a local Walmart. The suspects, Davis and a female companion, fled the scene in a vehicle, leading police on a chase that reached speeds of up to 130 mph in a 55 mph zone. Authorities say the vehicle was driven recklessly, with Davis's two young daughters inside. Police backed off the chase when they learned children were in the car, but the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Chilton County authorities continued the pursuit. The chase ended in Autauga County after ALEA was able to spike the vehicle's tires, causing Davis and the female companion to attempt to flee on foot before being apprehended.

  • The incident began around 2:20 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.
  • The high-speed chase reached speeds of up to 130 mph.

The players

Brian Keon Davis

A man from Montgomery, Alabama who has prior retail theft charges and was the driver of the vehicle during the high-speed chase.

The Female Companion

A woman who was accompanying Davis during the incident and has 46 prior arrests across four states, with multiple felony warrants with both statewide and nationwide extradition.

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What’s next

Davis has been booked into the Shelby County Jail on charges related to the retail theft and high-speed chase. The female companion was released to the Elmore County Sheriff's Office. The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has been notified to care for the children who were left at the Walmart and the two young daughters who were in the vehicle during the chase.

The takeaway

This case emphasizes the need for law enforcement to carefully weigh the risks of high-speed pursuits, especially when children are involved. It also raises concerns about repeat offenders and the challenges of keeping dangerous suspects off the streets. Ultimately, the safety of the public and any innocent bystanders must be the top priority.