Just after midnight on Sept. 27, a vehicle entered a Maumelle Waffle House and fatally injured employee Tracy Long. Officers arrested 34-year-old Ranisha Peebles about 10 minutes after being dispatched; Pulaski County records list six charges, including negligent homicide and a first-offense DWI. Jail records also note a refusal to submit to a chemical test and an open-container charge, with a total surety bond of $7,500. Maumelle Police say the crash remains under investigation and have not released details about the vehicle or the cause.
Arkansas Woman Arrested After Car Crashes Into Waffle House, Employee Killed
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Just after midnight on Sept. 27, a vehicle entered the Waffle House at 20514 State Highway 365 in Maumelle, Arkansas, fatally injuring an employee who was later identified by police as Tracy Long of Conway.
Maumelle Police responded at approximately 12:25 a.m. and, according to Pulaski County booking records, arrested the driver minutes later. The suspect is identified as 34-year-old Ranisha Peebles, who was booked at about 12:35 a.m.
Charges and Booking Details
Peebles faces six counts: negligent homicide, driving while intoxicated (listed in jail records as a first-offense DWI), refusal to submit to a chemical test, reckless driving, obstructing governmental operations, and an open-container charge. All counts share case number MUC-26-1282, according to inmate records.
Pulaski County inmate information lists a total surety bond of $7,500 covering all six charges. The record shows no release date, holds, or dispositions at this time.
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Investigation Status
Maumelle Police have not released details about the vehicle involved or what caused it to enter the restaurant. Investigators say the crash remains under active review and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Authorities initially withheld the victim’s name while next of kin were notified; they later identified the victim as Tracy Long and extended condolences to her family, friends and coworkers.
Legal Note: A refusal to submit to a chemical test does not by itself establish blood alcohol concentration. An arrest is not a conviction; suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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For updates, refer to the Maumelle Police Department statement on Facebook or follow local news reports as the investigation continues.
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