On a routine patrol in Arkansas, officers initiated what began as a simple traffic stop for speeding. The driver, however, had other plans. What followed was a high-speed pursuit exceeding 100 mph, culminating in a tense felony stop that would test both officer training and suspect decision-making. This analysis examines the legal justification for the stop, the escalation to pursuit, and the constitutional implications of the arrest that followed. The footage was obtained through public records request. The incident begins at approximately 2:25 p.m. when officers observe a vehicle traveling at excessive speed. The officer's radio traffic indicates the vehicle is moving at over 100 miles per hour on the interstate. Under Arkansas Code section 2751201, officers have probable cause to initiate a traffic stop for any observed speeding violation. The suspect vehicle, instead of yielding to emergency lights and sirens, accelerates and attempts to evade. This transforms a simple traffic infraction into a serious felony under Arkansas law. >> 59 North and Lakewood Road. So, one of the subject's fathers, he's out with the boys now. He parked on the side of the road there in a black Dodge journey. He advised two of the boys at 1050. His son, he may take himself to the hospital to have checked out. Um, and taking their insurance in reference to the vehicle originally. 24. >> Go ahead. >> Right on. Arkansas 714 714 WXN 71. Get out of my car. His vehicle just took off. Yes, it is. >> The tag returns out of Bentonville. >> Copy. North on 539. >> Arkansas code section 554125 elevates fleeing to a class D felony when the driver exceeds the speed limit by more than 20 mph during the pursuit with interstate speeds typically set at 65 or 70 mph. The suspect's speed of over 100 mph clearly meets this threshold. The officer maintains pursuit while coordinating with additional units following department pursuit policies that prioritize public safety while apprehending fleeing suspects. 27. Go ahead. >> Yeah. Redirect. 48 Arkansas 714 William Xray 714 William He went down to that end. Now you turn around 396 going on. Oh yeah, it's not the right Roberts Boulevard Roberts bar down there. Careful. The pursuit concludes as the suspect vehicle comes to a stop near an interstate exit. Notice the tactical positioning of the officers. This is a textbook felony stop procedure. Multiple units create a containment formation. Officers take cover behind their vehicles and weapons are drawn but held at the low ready position. The Supreme Court and Scott versus Harris recognize that suspects who engage in high-speed pursuits pose an immediate threat to public safety, justifying heightened precautions during the arrest. Okay, he's just coming to a shop here before the end of the exit. Hey, get out of the vehicle with your hands up. >> Hands up. >> Hands up. >> Your hands out the window. >> HANDS OUT THE WINDOW. THROW THE keys out. Throw the keys out. Throw the keys out. Both hands out THE WINDOW. OPEN the door FROM THE OUTSIDE AND STEP OUT. Open the door from THE OUTSIDE AND STEP OUT. Hands in the air. Hands in THE AIR. GET OUT of the vehicle now. GET out of the vehicle now. STEP OUT. Step out. MAN, >> LAY DOWN ON THE GROUND RIGHT THERE. Hands up. >> DAMN. STRETCH OUT. >> NOBODY. >> Nobody's in there. I'm by myself. >> I'm sorry, man. I'm by myself. I'm by myself. >> I'm by myself, man. 10 105 short 151 for that vehicle >> 13. Copy. 10:15 >> 45 release. >> We're 1050. 1015 >> 10. All unit clear. 1064. Yes, sir. Are you the police? >> Yes, I am. And he's going to jail in Fort Smith. Sorry about that. He's driving. >> Say that again. >> I can't tell. >> You turn this phone off. >> Yeah. Very back car 13. You want to put him in your car? Just >> got Smell that looking like What >> you want? >> Yeah, that' be fine. I just want to take your man. I need to get Well, >> you can sit You can sit down sideways. Yeah. Damn, I did damn goofy, man. I just come from a criminal. >> I appreciate it, man. going on >> and I don't have my license. That's all I went on like man a work not worth this and I was thinking about as I was pull I'm pull this I'm about to pull over I don't want trouble now too much [ __ ] going on already man just too much [ __ ] >> you know if you don't violate the law >> you right and you right you right you right 27 for Smith 97. >> I don't have my keys >> way down there in my car. >> I'm sorry. I'm out of time. I got too way too many pursuits lately. >> I'm sorry, man. I'm sorry. >> I didn't know, man. I'm sorry, man. >> I apologize for all. I apologize to all y'all as come out here like a man. I'm apologizing. >> I appreciate it. the last thing. >> That seat right there. What you did for I hope you like sitting. >> You got it. >> Yeah, man. Well, I'm going to get myself out the car. Are y'all going to the car? >> Yeah. Yeah. Service. Go ahead and have a seat. >> Damn. I apologize again. >> No, it's my roommate's car, man. >> He let me drive it to the funeral. >> Oh, man. I apologize again, man. >> Okay. All right. >> So, where am I what am what am I being arrested for? >> I know I I running. I mean, I ran but >> Yeah. playing speeding 70 and a >> I was doing 70. >> Yes, sir. He was you going less than that. I wasn't even looked at you. >> I was riding traffic though. >> He was leading traffic when I was watching you. >> Oh man. Man hanging out with you. 94 Smith roadways back open. officers issue clear, repeated commands designed to maintain control while minimizing risk. These commands follow the standard felony stop protocol. First securing visual confirmation of the suspect's hands, then eliminating the suspect's ability to flee by removing the keys, and finally having the suspect exit using specific movements that prevent sudden threatening actions. >> I'm out here with 9 and 13. The suspect eventually complies, exiting the vehicle with hands raised. Officers maintain what's called a contact and cover formation. One officer provides verbal commands while others maintain lethal cover in case the situation escalates. The suspect is ordered to the ground in a prone position, which allows officers to approach safely while maintaining tactical advantage. Throughout this sequence, the officers demonstrate restraint using only the level of force necessary to affect the arrest of a fleeing felon. >> Go ahead. >> Awesome. I think this is back up. Want to block that road real quick. >> Can I get my uh phone and my wallet out of there, please? >> I had to be in there when you go pick it up. >> I need some numbers out my phone. I don't know. Nobody knows my heart, though, sir. >> Okay. >> If you don't mind. And will you please get my wallet? Cuz I'm going have to use the little money I got. It's in the uh it's in the door >> in the driver's side. Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> I want apologize again, man. I just got a lot going on right now, man. I have a lot going on, too. Once prone, the suspect immediately begins apologizing and claims he was just playing. This admission, while perhaps intended to minimize the severity of his actions, actually constitutes a confession to intentional flight. Under Miranda versus Arizona, these spontaneous statements made before questioning are admissible in court. The officers approach using proper cover techniques and apply handcuffs without incident. >> Were you um >> they going to have my keys? They going to have the keys with the car, right? >> They want them. >> Yes. Just just take the keypad off. Just the keypad. >> This? >> Yes, sir. >> No, they don't have to car. >> I know. That's what I'm saying. just leave my keys and take the keypad out. >> Oh, okay. I see. >> Yeah. >> And my phone and wallet is right there in the front, man. 34 Smith 1020. >> Go ahead. 203 young Charles Sam. 203 YCS H30 returns on a 99 W Chevy pickup 21 expiration. Richie Green of Mina. With the suspect secured, officers clear the vehicle to ensure no other occupants or threats are present. The radio traffic indicates the pursuit net is cleared and the situation is under control. Arkansas law permits a search incident to arrest, allowing officers to search the immediate area for weapons or evidence. The suspect mentions he had just come from a funeral, perhaps explaining his emotional state, though this provides no legal justification for fleeing from law enforcement at dangerous speeds. I need to go through it again. >> Okay. >> Thank you. Sanford. 13. Do you know if he went all the way down to the dead end spot or just kind of off on it a little bit? >> I wasn't able to see that. The suspect is placed in a patrol vehicle for transport. During this time, he continues to apologize repeatedly and explains he fled because his license is suspended. He reveals he owes $1,000 in reinstatement fees and has been working as a barber for 3 years. While these circumstances may generate sympathy, driving on a suspended license is itself a criminal offense under Arkansas Code Section 2716303 and provides no legal defense to fleeing. Throughout this encounter, the officers maintain professionalism despite the serious nature of the pursuit. Under Graham versus Connor, the use of force must be objectively reasonable based on the totality of circumstances. Here, officers use verbal commands and physical control techniques appropriate for arresting a fleeing felon without escalating to intermediate or deadly force. The suspect's compliance after stopping likely prevented any use of force beyond the application of handcuffs. As the scene concludes, officers prepare to transport the suspect to the Fort Smith jail. The charges will likely include fleeing and eluding a class D felony carrying up to 6 years in prison under Arkansas law, driving on a suspended license, and the original speeding violation. The suspect's repeated apologies and cooperation after the pursuit, while commendable, cannot undo the serious public safety risk created by fleeing at triple-digit speeds. >> Clint Fletcher is who owns that car. >> Yes, sir. I received your email. Thank you. I wrecked the car. Do you have any large or any items of value in there? Not a large amount of cash or anything. >> No, sir. >> Just my watch. >> Yeah, there's a couple of watches. >> Yeah. Now I want to apologize again, man. 27 >> number of times when you get a chance. No highway, no minor. Driver's last name is Amboy. Henry, Adam, Mary, Roy, Lincoln, out of Nor, >> huh? >> Did you run into something when you running from me? Off in a ditch or something? >> Charles Zebra. >> I just went off in a ditch. >> 702 ditch. >> 746. Repeating >> Zebra damage to the front of the car. >> Is it bad? >> No, it's not bad. But >> is it on? Where did you do this at when you exited off of that? >> Yes, sir. >> Yes, sir. Yes, sir. >> What kind of damage is it? >> The plastic bumper pushed in. >> You might be able to pop it all out and clean it up. Oh man, it's not enough for a Ford, I don't think. Do you? Looks like less than I mean, if you took a body shop, it'd be pretty nothing. >> Just fixing to print it. >> Hey, I appreciate it. You didn't throw nothing out back there when you exited off, did you? >> No, sir. I didn't have nothing to throw. I'm just nervous. >> Yeah. Well, it smells like you've been smoking dope inside that car. >> Yeah, I was smoking last night. >> Oh, okay. >> Yeah. I ain't going to lie to you. I got my marijuana card. I was Yeah, I was sitting down there down in the country. We smoked in the car last night. All right. Where is he talking to? >> Sebastian County Jail. 135 one time. So forunate to be a home for driver. What you charging me with, sir? >> Do what now? >> What you going to charge me with? >> I get down there. All the paperwork I get too busy trying to get record stuff. I'm just asking for a little lacy, please, man. Cuz I got a lot going on. I know everybody got a lot going on right now, but I'm just asking for a little lacy, man. That's why I just want them pulled over. I didn't need no trouble, man. That's all I asked. Okay. And that's and that's not my car, man. I'm have to explain to him everything, man. I don't Oh, man. I was I ain't I mean, I just left a funeral, bro. I ain't I don't need all this extra stuff, man. I promise I don't. >> I didn't mean it either. >> I know. And I didn't. That's why I'm apologizing so many times because I didn't want to put nobody in no type of predicament. And I, like I say, I all I can do is apologize, bro. >> I could be out getting out of my house fixing a iced tea right now if you wouldn't done that. And I just had surgery on my wrist. Man, this cuff is tight on my right wrist. >> I can't get you out now. Get it done as quick as you can. That's what you want. The officers in this incident receive a grade of A minus. They executed a textbook felony stop with proper tactics, clear commands, and appropriate force levels. The pursuit was justified by the serious speeding violation, and the stop procedures protected both officer and public safety. The minor deduction reflects only that pursuit communications could have been slightly clearer. The suspect receives a grade of D. While he eventually complied and showed remorse, his decision to flee at extreme speeds endangered countless innocent motorists. His only positive was the eventual peaceful surrender. This incident demonstrates the serious consequences of fleeing from law enforcement. A suspended license issue that might have resulted in the citation became multiple felony charges due to the suspect's poor decision-making. For officers, it showcases proper high-risisk stop procedures that resolve a dangerous situation without injury. Let us know if there is an interaction or legal topic that you would like us to discuss in the comments below. Thank you for watching and don't forget to check out our second channel, Audit the Court, for even more police interaction and courtroom content. Very cool. >> 41 41 UAV. 8:30 returneful. Man, you seem like a pretty dude, too, man. I apologize. I thank you. I'm sorry, man. >> Well, you know, >> I'm sorry, man. >> Would you just do me a favor and quit doing stuff you ain't supposed to be doing? You know, you >> you know, I did a lot of stuff when I was younger, man. And I don't I've been staying out of trouble lately. I haven't been, you know, I got I'm going I got my barber lights. I cut hair now for a living. I ain't been in no trouble. >> Why haven't you got your license under suspended? >> Cuz I got to pay my reinstatement fee. >> Just go pay it. >> I know. That's I'm That's what I'm saying. I'm trying to save up my little money so I can I got to pay u $1,000. That's all I got to do and I can have my license. I done work so hard, man. Been paying off my fines. Pay them payments. >> Huh? >> Why don't you pay them payments? >> You got to pay it all at one time. I wish I could, but you got to pay it all at one time. And I'm this close to getting my license, man. That's why I hate this. I'm like, God, dog. I'm so close to getting my license back, man. I don't need no more trouble. And the only reason I did that cuz I didn't have my license, bro. >> And I was just talking to my mom. She like, "Son, don't be speeding. And god dang it, I get pulled over. And I was just talking to her as I when I came up on you. She asked me, "You're not speeding, are you?" I said, "No, ma'am. I ain't speeding." That's what I say. I didn't think I was speeding. >> Let me check your speed limit right there. >> 60 65. >> No, it's 55. Damn, I feel like I can't win for losing, man. >> Yeah, I feel that way sometimes lately, too. 25. help smoking a cigarette. >> Huh? >> That guy smoking a cigarette help. Deploying 248. exit going east. It's going to be on a black Honda HRB military tag Arkansas. Junior Sam Adam boy us a iv. I got it. Fortunately, fortunately, you get a return on that 28 that I gave you. 426. I got a return. I can't get any return on it. You should come back to a different vehicle. Just let me know who's your name on the 28th. >> Eric or Cheryl Mlan? 104 36 98. Can you go ahead and show me over time at 30 regular? Where you work at? >> At level two barber lounge in Fville. >> What's the name of it? >> Levels two. >> Levels two. >> Yes, sir. >> You've been there a long time. >> Three years. >> Cut hair. >> Yeah. >> Well, that's a job, ain't it? >> I love it. >> Oh, really? >> It ain't a job. I mean, it's Everybody thinks it's easy, but it's not. >> Oh, no. It's not easy. >> Well, if you got the right training, it's easy, though. >> It can I mean, it can make you tired. >> Yeah. Your arms and your shoulder. >> You going to cut me a little slack, man. >> I don't know. county. Can you give me a start time? >> Yes, sir. I emailed it to you. 2:25 was your time of stop. 225 and Beautiful.