White Co. deputies search for assault suspects Jonathan Rice, Robert Dupriest

5:51 PM, Jul 19, 2012   |    comments
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SEARCY, Ark. (KTHV) -- White County deputies are searching for Jonathan Deon Rice, 30, and Robert L. Dupriest, 24, both of Searcy.

On June 24 White County deputies responded to a verbal altercation that took place between the two men and Trevor Sarrels, 18, outside of Sarrels' home near Judsonia.

According to authorities, Dupriest produced a firearm and fired two shots that struck the ground near Sarrels before the men fled the scene in a GMC extended cab truck with a 16-year-old female.

Dupriest and Rice have been charged with aggravated felony assault, a Class D felony.

Deputies ask anyone with information about Dupriest or Rice's whereabouts to contact the sheriff's office at (501) 279-6279.