Brandon Clarke arrest file cites 100 mph-plus chase, kratom possession
A Cross County, Ark., sheriff's deputy said Brandon Clarke had more than 230 grams of kratom when his car was searched during his April 1 arrest.
Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke allegedly led Cross County Sheriff's Office deputies on a miles-long chase, with speeds reaching over 100 miles per hour, and was found with over 230 grams of kratom in his possession, an arrest affidavit obtained by The Commercial Appeal said. The court documents obtained by The CA were filed April 2, one day after Clarke was arrested in Arkansas. Originally, it was reported he was charged with trafficking a controlled substance, fleeing in a vehicle driving over the speed limit, possession of a controlled substance and improper passing.
The documents obtained April 2 showed an additional charge, speeding, was added to Clarke's case . Clarke posted bail on April 2 . Documents show his bail was set at $25,000.
According to the police affidavit, a deputy was conducting a traffic stop when a white Corvette passed by him. The deputy said he "heard the sound of the Corvette rapidly accelerate to a higher rate of speed. " That deputy then began following the Corvette in an attempt to make a traffic stop, the affidavit said.
During the chase, the deputy said the Corvette began weaving through traffic and passing other vehicles in a no-passing zone. At this point, the deputy said the Corvette was driving "well over 100 MPH. " The chase continued until a vehicle in front of the Corvette slowed down and pulled to the side of the road, according to the affidavit.