The Memphis Police Department recently reported an arrest in connection with an auto theft that escalated into a sequence of events, including a high-speed chase and connections to armed robberies. The theft initially occurred on December 13, 2024, in the 1000 block of Holmes Road, according to the Memphis Police Department.
Last Friday, Memphis officers located the stolen vehicle in question near Montgomery and Kerr after it was linked to multiple armed robberies in the area and crimes in Southaven, MS. Upon the attempt to stop the vehicle, the driver, identified as 51-year-old Darrick Flowers, led police on a pursuit, which concluded when his car slid off the road at the interchange of I-55 and I-240. Flowers was apprehended while a female accomplice managed to evade police custody.
Indicative of a lengthy criminal history that includes three felonies and 11 misdemeanors, Darrick Flowers now faces additional charges of 'Theft of Property to wit: Auto $1,000-$2,500', 'Evading Arrest on Foot', and 'Evading Arrest in an Automobile'. The bond set for these charges is $75,000.00. Currently, Flowers is also implicated in three pending cases involving theft, aggravated assault, and robbery.
Consistent with the gravity of the matter, the stolen vehicle has been confirmed as the one taken from the 1000 block of Holmes Road and verified as being involved in the string of armed robberies.
