On June 6th, 2021, troopers on Interstate 75 North saw something you don't see every day. A white Dodge Charger flying past at over 100 mph with two passengers literally hanging out of the windows filming the convoy like they were starring in their own street racing documentary. When the trooper tried to pull them over at a red light, the Charger didn't just run. It launched. I'm 10-80 and I'm northbound on north side. 10-50 just hit main contact. We're northbound coming up on West Pace. It's a white Challenger. They're hanging out of the car filming. We're getting back on northbound. The driver blew through red lights, cut through lanes, nearly hit parked cars, and even blacked out the headlights while hitting triple digit speeds. As the chase tore up Interstate 75, the two passengers kept filming the whole thing on their phones, including the moment the driver nearly sideswiped half a dozen cars, the reckless weaving, the wrong lane driving, the gore point cutting. It all pushed the trooper to make a move before someone else paid the price. The trooper could be heard calling for more units, knowing the suspects driving was getting too reckless to handle alone. Another trooper positioned ahead joined the chase, but the primary unit stayed locked in up front. And now, with backup on scene, there were no more excuses. It was time to shut this chase down. One clean hit sent the Charger sliding off the road and deep into the tree line coming to rest on its side. Inside were three occupants, two injured males and a woman claiming she didn't even know who was driving her own car. That story didn't last long. Investigators later found Instagram videos from inside the speeding Charger showing the true driver. In the end, the passengers went to the hospital, the Charger went to the woods, and the driver went missing for a few hours until detectives tracked him down through his own location apps. On March 6th, 2024, a simple traffic stop in Thurston County turned into one of those chases where you just know the day isn't going to end quietly. Deputies pulled over a truck on Rich Road, and while the passenger stepped out normally, the driver gave a fake name, which is usually the unofficial warning sign that something big is about to happen. Give us code 10. I'm going to spike it. Did you get it? No spike, no spike. Heading back towards Rich. Seconds later, he slammed the gas and fled, instantly giving deputies enough suspicion for DUI and the green light to pursue. The truck blasted through Lacey flying down streets before taking a turn that nobody expected, straight onto the Chehalis Western Trail at over 60 mph. That trail that was designed for bicycles and joggers, not full-size trucks running from police. Northbound Clayton blue to stop sign. Down the Chehalis Trail right at Lacey Boulevard here. 50 mph on the trail. Past mile marker 4 and 1/2 on the trail. Going to be northbound over the trail little ramp. We're going over the overpass over Pacific. He's at 48 just got over the overpass continuing northbound on the trail. Coming up to the overpass going over I-5. He is advised Olympia as well now that we're in their territory. 5-9 over the overpass going for the one that goes over Martin Way. Mile marker 5 and 1/2 on the trail. 20 mph. Thankfully, citizens heard the sirens, saw the lights, and moved out of the way just in time because otherwise this could have ended in a total disaster. Taking a truck down that trail was absolutely wild, and the moment he got close to the roadway again, deputies wasted no time. As soon as he hit the pavement, they moved in fast. Good day time. Dog walkers out here. Tell them to get off to the side. Copy dog walkers getting off to the side. Coming up to 26. 8-9 parallel with them on Littlerock Road. 8-9 paralleling. 5-9 hit one of the cones in the middle of the trail to stop 26. 36 is going for pit. Good pit, good pit. Eastbound 36, good pit. Hit one of the cones in the middle of the trail to stop cars from driving. We're eastbound 26. 36 is going for pit. Good pit, good pit. Eastbound 36, good pit. TVI. TVI. He's still going. Reversing eastbound. 5-9, he's in reverse. Hit a camper. Code 10. Got him blocked in. Show me your hands! The suspect slammed it into reverse and crashed into a travel trailer and kept trying to escape like mud, noise, and property damage were just minor speed bumps. The driver refused to show his hands, kept the wheel spinning, and ignored every command. Deputies shattered the window, deployed a taser, and finally dragged him out after a heated struggle. Inside the truck, they found drug paraphernalia, and to add to the chaos, he caused a minor collision between two innocent drivers trying to get away from him. What's even worse is that he already had an active warrant for attempting to elude, assaulting law enforcement with a deadly weapon, and possessing a stolen vehicle. It was July 3rd, 2022, just before 8:00 p.m. A trooper spotted a black GMC Envoy with everyone inside ignoring seatbelts, including the driver's own mother sitting in the backseat. The trooper activated emergency lights near University Avenue, but before a single word could be spoken, the driver lifted his foot off the brake and launched straight into a pursuit [music] with his mother in the back watching the whole thing unfold. Truck is speeding speeds. Going speed limit. The suspect accelerated to 95 mph in a 65, weaving through traffic, cutting across gore points, and forcing innocent drivers into split-second decisions. He swerved onto I-85 South, jumped curbs, ran stop signs, crossed grassy medians, and even drove head-on into oncoming lanes. And troopers stayed on him as he kept making dangerous, unpredictable turns. Here's the moment that shifted the whole chase, the point where troopers knew they had to react fast before this turned into a tragedy. Trooper Rash took primary and went straight for a PIT, wasting no time trying to shut this down. Troopers boxed him in, pulled him out, and took him into custody. He said the reason he fled is that he was scared. His mom told him he was going to jail, and he hoped the sergeant would call off the chase. A quick check revealed a suspended license, no insurance, a Michigan warrant, >> [music] >> and license plates not even belonging to his vehicle. Sometimes troopers pull over a routine traffic violator. Other times, >> [music] >> they bump into someone who makes the FBI database look like a resume. And today, it was definitely the second one. It was February 22nd, >> [music] >> 2025 in Lonoke County, Arkansas, when Arkansas State Police attempted to stop a gray 2017 Mercedes-Benz on I-40. The driver had been cruising in the left lane, ignoring basic traffic laws. The trooper lit him up, and the driver pulled over, but it's not going to end as Trooper hoped. He took off. He took off? The driver, later identified as 35-year-old Dominic Copenhaver, wanted in Maryland and tied to violent crimes across California, Florida, and Arizona, fled from a traffic stop. The Mercedes launched westbound, blasting past traffic at over 130 mph in a 75 zone. Trooper Plyler spotted him again on Highway 70, and the chase reignited. The trooper attempted multiple PIT maneuvers at a high rate of speed, and somehow the suspect recovered from each one like it was nothing. That only made him escalate the situation even further, driving even more recklessly. But the troopers were coming in fast, and every second he was running, they were closing the gap. Troopers pulled Dominic from the vehicle and placed him into custody. His license was revoked out of Maryland, and his criminal history, a cross-country tour of terrible decisions. He was charged with a stack of felonies, including fleeing with substantial danger of death, reckless driving, improper passing, and more. Another it doesn't matter how fast your Mercedes is, you're never outrunning Arkansas State Police. On March 14th, 2021, Tattnall County deputies and Reidsville police were dispatched to one of the most terrifying calls a community can face, a home invasion and a kidnapping at gunpoint. The victim's own family jumped into their vehicle and chased the kidnapper themselves, a dangerous move. But when your loved one is in the backseat of a gunman's car, adrenaline makes the decisions. Law enforcement intercepted the chase in Collins, Georgia, but things only escalated. >> [music] >> As the chase crossed county lines, the kidnapper began ramming patrol cars, forcing officers into real life or death decisions. PIT maneuvers were attempted multiple times, but how do you even approach a vehicle when the suspect is literally aiming a gun at you? One wrong move, get too close, and a single pull of the trigger could be the end of your life. The chase kept barreling forward with the same level of recklessness, but troopers still weren't making any progress. With multiple units stacked behind the suspect, everyone knew something had to happen, or at least had to be tried. That's when the lead trooper shifted into a higher gear and went all in, determined to stop this suspect once and for all. You probably think that's the end. Well, it's not. And as frustrating as this was for the troopers, they still had one more attempt to make. But even then, what happened next would shock every trooper on scene more than anything else in this entire chase. The suspect dragged the hostage out at gunpoint, crossed the fence, and ran into the backyard of a nearby residence. For a moment, it looked like things were about to get even worse, but in a split second of courage and survival, the hostage broke free. Officers from six different agencies engaged the kidnapper, shooting him when he refused to drop the weapon. He was airlifted to Savannah, where he later died. A nearby house was struck by gunfire during the exchange, and one resident suffered a minor injury, thankfully not requiring medical attention. On August 11th, 2022, officers spotted Montrell Jones walking into an Exxon station, and the moment he noticed police, he yanked his hoodie over his head like that would magically erase his identity. But here's the thing, when you're a known GBG gang member on federal pre-trial release, it takes more than a hoodie to blend in. Officers recognized him instantly. Jones is well-known in the area for narcotics, firearms, probation, and prior arrests. Basically, if there was a list of people [music] you don't want driving around with unconfirmed insurance, he'd be near the top. Officers attempted to stop him, but he fled just like they were expecting. It's past 65th. We're coming up to you right there, whoever that is. 65th. The suspect fled at a high rate of speed, but the trooper stayed locked on him, never letting the vehicle out of sight. And as the chase progressed, you could see the momentum shifting. The trooper was slowly gaining the advantage, closing the gap 1 second at a time. North on guard. North on guard. Hey, just break check me. Caused me to run into him. Uh we're turning around here. Hold on. 10-4, I just PIT him out. He crashed head-on to a pole here. Dyer Springs. On the second attempt, the trooper hit the suspect with a PIT that sent the vehicle straight into a pole. The suspect was stunned by the impact and finally realized that if he kept pushing his luck, the next outcome could be much worse. He surrendered on the spot and was taken into custody, carrying a long history of crimes and now even more charges. Hopefully this time, Arkansas State Troopers taught him the lesson he's been running from. >> [snorts] >> On April 16th, 2025, trooper was sitting on the shoulder of I-40 when a black Kia with tags that expired back in January 2023 flew past the trooper like nothing was wrong. And here's the thing, why do the drivers with the most expired tags always drive the boldest? Trooper got behind the Kia, hit the lights, and the driver responded by flooring it into triple-digit speeds. No hesitation, no signal, just instant felony mode. The driver got out on the passenger side and casually started walking toward the trooper like he didn't just turn a Kia into a crumpled soda can. He ignored commands, reached back into the car, and forced trooper into a high-risk stance before finally giving up. He identified himself as Ronald Dorch, 42 from Memphis. Revoked license, no insurance, expired tags, and a long list of excuses. He claimed he ran because his daughter was shot, but nothing he said lined up with the facts. Dorch was booked on felony fleeing, refusal to submit, speeding, driving on a revoked license, and more. On December 14th, 2024, [music] Deputy Harris with the Clayton County Sheriff's Office was on patrol when he watched a driver blast straight through a red light right in front of him. And here's the funny part. The suspect could have walked away with a simple misdemeanor traffic ticket, but no. He looked at that red light and thought, "You know what? Let's upgrade this to a felony." Because apparently some people wake up wanting to test the justice system before breakfast. The suspect was driving recklessly and the deputy knew he had to stop him now before someone else got hurt. And that was exactly the plan. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. HE RAN TO THE APARTMENT COMPLEX AND DOVE OFF across the fence. White male, plaid jacket. Where did he go? Hey, show me your hands. Get on the ground. I'm not going to let that adrenaline get me and I couldn't re-holster the firearm and park, but Fate has a funny way of stepping in, and in this case, the suspect turned out to be a better runner than he was a driver, especially since he wasn't far from home. But either way, one thing's for sure, somebody's car is now sitting at the pull apart.