Ranisha Peebles arrested in fatal Maumelle Waffle House crash

Ranisha Peebles was arrested after a deadly vehicle crash at a Maumelle restaurant, authorities said. The incident caused the death of a restaurant worker early Sunday morning. Officers booked Peebles into the Pulaski County Regional Detention Center.

Maumelle police responded to the Waffle House on Highway 365 at 12:25 a.m. Sunday. The location is near the Morgan/Maumelle exit just off Interstate 40. A vehicle had driven directly into the building.

Investigators said a restaurant employee died from injuries suffered during the collision. Officials withheld the worker’s identity pending notification of next of kin.

Police arrested Peebles at the scene. Peebles faces charges of negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated, according to investigators. She also faces reckless driving and obstruction charges.

Investigators stated that Peebles refused to submit to a chemical test. Pulaski County detention officers currently hold her in custody. The case remains under investigation.

County detention centers hold individuals who are awaiting initial court appearances on felony charges. Police submit formal reports to prosecutors before arraignment hearings. Court dates are scheduled soon after booking.

This Maumelle case remains an active investigation.