BOONE COUNTY, AR - The Boone County Sheriff's Office is reporting that on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at approximately 12:27 AM, the Boone County Sheriff's Office received notification from the Marion County Sheriff's Office about an ongoing pursuit involving a murder suspect.
The pursuit, initiated by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Flippin Police Department, was traveling westbound on Highway 412 and approaching Boone County.
In response to the situation, Boone County deputies promptly intervened, collaborating with the Arkansas State Police to deploy spike strips. While the spike strips partially disabled the suspect's vehicle, the pursuit persisted until reaching the intersection of Highway 65 and 412, where the driver pulled into a local private business.
Upon exiting the vehicle, the suspect brandished an AR-style rifle, prompting a Boone County deputy to discharge their weapon, striking the suspect. Immediate action was taken as responding officers removed the injured suspect from the vehicle, and emergent first aid measures were initiated on-site.
The wounded suspect was expeditiously transported via ambulance to the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center for the stabilization of injuries. Subsequently, the suspect was transferred to a hospital in Springfield, MO. It is important to note that no law enforcement personnel sustained injuries during the pursuit or the detainment of the suspect.
The suspect has been identified as Spridal Hubiak, a 20 year old male. A warrant for murder had been issued for Hubiak in conjunction with a case in Waterville, Maine where his co-worker was found deceased.
The Boone County Sheriff's Department and the Arkansas State Police are actively conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident. As more information becomes available, the Sheriff's Department is committed to transparently releasing updates to the public.
Chief Deputy Tim Roberson urges the community to remain patient as the investigation progresses and reassures the public that the Boone County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to ensuring a thorough and impartial examination of the circumstances surrounding this incident.
