Texas man arrested after armed road rage on Highway 65

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Arkansas State Police received a report of an armed road rage incident on U.S. Highway 65 and State Highway 25 North in Greenbrier on March 7, 2026. Troopers obtained a description of the suspect vehicle and notified the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office, who stopped the suspect vehicle and arrested the driver, Bryan Ezzell, 44, of Spring, Texas. Inside Ezzell's pickup, deputies found a weapon matched the victim's description with two rounds missing, as well as felony quantities of illegal marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, and drug paraphernalia.

Why it matters

Road rage incidents involving weapons and drugs pose a serious threat to public safety on highways. This case highlights the need for law enforcement coordination and vigilance in addressing such dangerous behavior.

The details

According to the report, around 12:45 p.m. on March 7, 2026, Arkansas State Police received a call about an armed road rage incident on U.S. Highway 65 and State Highway 25 North in Greenbrier. Troopers obtained a description of the suspect vehicle and notified the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office, who located and stopped the vehicle on U.S. Highway 65 north of Bee Branch. Troopers responded to the traffic stop and arrested the driver, Bryan Ezzell, 44, of Spring, Texas. Inside Ezzell's pickup, deputies found a weapon that matched the victim's description, with two rounds missing. They also discovered felony quantities of illegal marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, and drug paraphernalia.

• The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
• Ezzell was arrested and booked on the charges later that day.

What’s next

Ezzell will face a judge to determine if he will be allowed out on bail while awaiting trial for the charges.