At 9:45am on Friday Arkansas State Police encountered Eddie Lester of Imboden on Hwy 63 just north of town. According to reports the subject fled from the ASP Trooper into the woods.

Eddie Lester has outstanding warrants out of Lawrence County according to reports.

Ravenden Police and Lawrence County Deputies responded to assist Arkansas State Police.

Officers were able to make contact with the fleeing suspect by phone and talked the subject into surrendering to authorities.

At 10:05 am Eddie Lester was taken into custody without further incident by Arkansas State Police.