Pulaski County deputies searching for suspect in Vaughn Road homicide investigation, identify victim

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – After making an arrest Friday afternoon, Pulaski County deputies said they are still searching for a man who they believe was involved in a killing earlier this month.

Officials with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said they have arrested Dustin Stuart but are still searching for Chad Williams. Both men are wanted on capital murder charges in connection to a homicide investigation that was reported on Aug. 2.

PCSO officials said they also arrested 33-year-old Michael Nettles on Thursday night in connection with the investigation.

On Aug. 2, authorities said deputies found a body partially buried in a wooded area near Vaughn Road. Authorities identified the victim as 54-year-old Jace Alexander of Little Rock.

Deputies said that Williams is homeless and may be seen in the North Little Rock area. Williams is described as a white man standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

Authorities said that Stuart is known to drive a white Dodge Magnum with Arkansas license plate AXT10J. He may be driving a pickup truck without taillights and possibly no license plate, deputies said. Deputies added that he may be attempting to flee to Florida.

Stuart is described as a white man standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 125 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair.

Deputies warned that Williams may be armed.

Anyone with information on Williams’ whereabouts is asked to contact detectives at 501-340-6963 or 501-340-6960.

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