Little Rock, Arkansas – A Little Rock man was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in federal prison for a high-speed chase and possession of a large quantity of fentanyl last year. Clifford Siglar, 38, pleaded guilty in October 2025 to possession with intent to distribute more than 400 grams of the powerful opioid, officials said. The sentence also includes five years of supervised release following his prison term.
The case stems from a 2024 DEA investigation into Siglar’s narcotics activity in Little Rock. Authorities said Siglar attempted to evade law enforcement when officers tried to initiate a traffic stop, leading to a dangerous chase through the city. During the pursuit, his vehicle reached speeds exceeding 114 miles per hour, officials said.
Siglar’s attempt to escape ended when an Arkansas State Police Trooper was able to stop his vehicle. Officers reported that Siglar crashed into a tree and tried to flee on foot before being apprehended. A search of the vehicle revealed 2.6 kilograms, or roughly 5.73 pounds, of fentanyl, along with scales used for measuring the drugs and a .57 caliber handgun.
“This sentence reflects the seriousness of Siglar’s actions and the dangers posed by high-speed chases and illegal drug distribution,” officials from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas said in a statement.
The sentencing also highlighted Siglar’s prior criminal history. He had previously been convicted of methamphetamine possession with intent to deliver, officials noted. His past record played a role in determining the length of his federal sentence.
Federal authorities stressed that the prison system does not allow parole, meaning Siglar will serve the full 11 years, followed by the term of supervised release. The case serves as a reminder of the strict penalties for drug trafficking, especially when combined with dangerous actions like fleeing from law enforcement.
The DEA investigation and subsequent arrest underscore the continued efforts of law enforcement in Arkansas to combat the distribution of fentanyl and other dangerous narcotics. Officers involved in the case emphasized the risks that high-speed chases pose not only to suspects but to the public.
Clifford Siglar’s sentence comes as federal authorities continue to target opioid traffickers in the region, aiming to reduce the availability of fentanyl, a drug linked to a growing number of overdose deaths nationwide.
Officials said the outcome of this case sends a clear message about the consequences of drug trafficking and evading law enforcement. Public safety, they emphasized, remains a top priority, particularly when offenses involve highly potent narcotics and armed suspects.
With his 11-year federal prison term, Siglar will remain behind bars until the completion of his sentence, after which he will be subject to five years of supervision to monitor compliance with federal law.
