Ole Miss offensive lineman Carius Curne was arrested by Arkansas State Police on April 25, 2026, in Crittenden County, Arkansas, after a high-speed pursuit that reached 129 mph. He faced six charges, but the case closed two days later: Curne pleaded no contest to three misdemeanors, three other counts (including a felony fleeing charge and two drug counts) were not pursued, and he received a suspended one-year jail sentence with probation, house arrest, and fines. He stayed on the Ole Miss roster.1Clarion Ledger. Carius Curne Arrest Charges Update
What Happened on the Road
Trooper Garrett Byrd clocked a Dodge Charger traveling 77 mph in a 55 mph zone. The pursuit that followed reached 140 mph by the trooper’s account, with Curne’s vehicle clocked at 129 mph. It ended when Sgt. Steve Roberts deployed a tire deflation device that Curne’s vehicle struck.2NEA Report. Former LSU Lineman Gets House Arrest After 129 MPH ASP Pursuit
The Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office booked Curne at 5:11 p.m. and released him at 6:50 p.m., putting him in custody for roughly an hour and 39 minutes.3Sports Illustrated. Ole Miss Football Offensive Lineman Arrested on Six Charges
The Six Charges
Curne was booked on six counts:
- Felony fleeing in a vehicle, creating a substantial danger of death
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Improper lane change (described in some filings as improper passing or driving on the shoulder)
- Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, less than four ounces
- Possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor
Under Arkansas law, Schedule VI covers marijuana, and possession of less than four ounces is a Class A misdemeanor carrying up to one year in prison, a $2,500 fine, and a mandatory six-month driver’s license suspension.4New York Post. College Football Star and NFL Prospect Carius Curne Arrested Fleeing by vehicle while exceeding the speed limit is a Class D felony under Arkansas Code § 5-54-125, and fleeing with extreme indifference to the value of human life rises to a Class C felony.5Justia. Arkansas Code § 5-54-125 – Fleeing
How the Case Was Resolved
Two days after the arrest, on April 27, 2026, Curne appeared in Crittenden County District Court in West Memphis under Case No. WMS-26-1237 and entered a no-contest plea. He was found guilty on three charges: first-degree reckless driving, fleeing on foot, and speeding more than 15 mph over the limit.1Clarion Ledger. Carius Curne Arrest Charges Update
The remaining three counts were not pursued: the felony fleeing-in-a-vehicle charge, possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.6Daily Journal. Three Charges Not Pursued Against Carius Curne No public explanation was given for the reduction from the felony vehicle-fleeing count to a misdemeanor fleeing-on-foot conviction, even though the pursuit had reached 129 mph.
The sentence: one year in jail, suspended; one year of probation with Justice Network; 60 days of house arrest; and $1,500 in fines and court costs. Records show Curne paid $2,150 on the day of his court appearance.2NEA Report. Former LSU Lineman Gets House Arrest After 129 MPH ASP Pursuit
Ole Miss Team Status
Head coach Pete Golding addressed the arrest at a spring news conference on April 27, 2026: “Obviously it’s a legal matter. We’re still gathering information on it. Really can’t speak on that right now. We’ll let the legal process run its course and see what happens.”7Sports Illustrated. Ole Miss Football Pete Golding Reveals Statement on Carius Curne Arrest No team suspension or discipline was announced publicly.
Curne, who transferred from LSU in January 2026, remained on the official 2026 Ole Miss football roster after the case was resolved, listed as a sophomore wearing jersey number 57.8Ole Miss Sports. Carius Curne