Memphis Suspect Arrested After Multi-Agency Pursuit Ends With TVI on I-55 Exit

Arkansas State Police performed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention to stop the fleeing suspect's pickup truck.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A Tennessee man was arrested and jailed after a multi-agency pursuit that ended when Arkansas State Police performed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) on his pickup truck exiting Interstate 55. The suspect, Terry Grant, was charged with felony fleeing, driving with a suspended license, no insurance, fictitious tags, and expired registration.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement face in pursuing and apprehending suspects who attempt to evade arrest, putting public safety at risk. The use of TVI maneuvers by police is a controversial tactic that can result in property damage and potential injury, raising questions about appropriate pursuit policies.

The details

According to the Arkansas State Police report, Trooper Thomas was notified around 8:55 pm on January 10, 2026, that the Tennessee Highway Patrol was pursuing a Chevrolet pickup truck northbound on I-55. The pickup exited at Exit 4 and merged onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, where an Arkansas State Police unit assumed primary pursuit. Troopers attempted three separate TVI maneuvers to stop the vehicle, which caused it to leave the service road and come to rest on the I-55 southbound and MLK exit. The driver, identified as Terry Grant of Memphis, was taken into custody without further incident.

  • At approximately 8:55 pm on January 10, 2026, Trooper Thomas was notified by the Tennessee Highway Patrol that they were actively pursuing a Chevrolet pickup truck northbound on Interstate 55.
  • The pickup truck exited at Exit 4 and merged onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, where an Arkansas State Police unit assumed primary pursuit.
  • Troopers performed three separate Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuvers to stop the vehicle, the last of which caused it to leave the service road and come to rest on the I-55 southbound and MLK exit.

The players

Trooper Thomas

An Arkansas State Police officer who assumed primary pursuit of the fleeing vehicle.

Terry Grant

A 38-year-old Memphis, Tennessee resident who was arrested and charged with felony fleeing, driving with a suspended license, no insurance, fictitious tags, and expired registration.

Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP)

The law enforcement agency that initially pursued the Chevrolet pickup truck northbound on Interstate 55 before Arkansas State Police took over the pursuit.

Arkansas State Police

The law enforcement agency that performed the Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuvers to stop the fleeing vehicle.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to pursue and apprehend suspects who endanger public safety through reckless flight from law enforcement.”

— Trooper Thomas, Arkansas State Police Officer (Arkansas State Police Report)

What’s next

Terry Grant's bail was set at $250,000, and he remains in the Crittenden County Jail as of February 13, 2026. The case will proceed through the criminal justice system, with a judge determining whether to allow Grant out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the risks and challenges faced by law enforcement when pursuing suspects who refuse to stop, highlighting the need for clear policies and training around the use of Tactical Vehicle Intervention maneuvers to balance public safety with apprehending dangerous individuals.