On December 16th, 2023, a routine traffic stop over an improper lane change quickly turned into something far more suspicious. Instead of pulling over, Anthony Brown Otter accelerated away as trooper first class Tyler Nelson began the stop with passengers Jasmine Page and Joshua Shepard riding inside the fleeing car. Go ahead for taking off for your live. >> I'll call it. We're 1037 83. Let the DPS truck in front of you just so you know. >> He's got one pass. >> He's throwing stuff out. Yeah, he just threw a white bag to a heavy traffic. >> All right, we're coming up to exit three right now. Exit three 99 passing in the medium. He may lose in there. Now we got a little bit of heavy traffic up here kind of getting locked in a little bit down 17. Hold the traffic back there. All the traffic back >> one [screaming] step out. One step out now. [screaming] 21 is going to be I thought we were going. Authorities later recovered suspected methamphetamine and marijuana that had been discarded during the incident before all three occupants were transported to the Crawford County Detention Center. Brown Otter was booked on charges including fleeing trafficking a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence while Paige and Shephard each faced charges including trafficking a controlled substance possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence. Tuesday, December 11th, 2022. A report of shoplifted gloves from Walmart put Arkansas State Police on the trail of a motorcycle rider with expired tags. Rather than stopping to explain himself, the rider sped away on what he later identified as his stepfather's motorcycle. Arkansas George Frank Charles John George Henry Blue Malibu 2014 police Right now, get% off any new system. Visit simplysafe.com/ 268 was way too busy for me to block. Come back to my unit up. There's several units involved West Memphis ATF and Marion. It looks like >> Were you able to see? >> I tried I was going to try to deploy spikes at the 14, but way too many cars behind it. Too close. [screaming] >> M4. I'll try to get All right, port city. I'm at the 17. I'm still back behind. I'm trying to catch up. 17 northbound. Take that one. Running 85 mph in the left lane. 85 m in the left lane. About the 20 northbound. Hit pit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit think they're still going to try to go try to get around and block them. >> [screaming] >> Is that is that a fictitious tag or what? need a female to search that female. Is that tag when I was chasing? After being taken into custody, the writer was read his Miranda rights and admitted the gloves he was wearing had come from Walmart, while investigators also examined suspected narcotics recovered along the roadside. Along with the alleged shoplifting incident, he was informed he could also face allegations related to tampering with physical evidence. As the investigation continued, October 18th, 2022, officers from Arkansas State Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and local agencies were already looking for a wanted felon linked to drugs and firearms. The situation escalated when the suspect vehicle refused to stop, even though children were riding in the back seat. >> I'm directly behind the suspect vehicle this time. in traffic. They're throwing stuff out the window. 19. I got semis around me right now. I am leaving tractor trailers. 84 miles an hour. Still northbound. Right lane still busy. Tractor trailers. I'm in the left lane. 90 mph. Hit pit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit p hit still going to try to go try to get around block >> [screaming] [screaming] >> It's okay. Okay, local units are going 10:15. Uh, I did pit. There were children in the back of the vehicle. Appears to be no injuries at this time. Standby. Negative on the damage. Could be the pit bumper only. Following the arrest, investigators recovered evidence believed to have been thrown from the vehicle during the pursuit, including suspected drugs and a firearm. The wanted suspect was taken into custody with assistance from multiple agencies, bringing the joint operation to a close while the criminal investigation moved forward. Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 police were called to assist with a reported Home Depot shoplifting suspect driving a red MercedesBenz GLK. Instead of staying put when officers closed in, the driver chose to flee through city streets in an effort to avoid arrest. You're ready to run 892. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. for university contacting Little Rock University at the light. I'm going down the train track. Black belt, black shirt, black pants. myself and rescue clear. We were unable to locate >> 104. [panting] The search eventually shifted from the moving vehicle to locating the fleeing suspect on foot before officers successfully made the arrest. The case stemmed from the reported Home Depot shoplifting investigation with the suspect also facing allegations tied to fleeing from law enforcement. October 30th, 2022, a driver refused to end a traffic stop and instead turned a public roadway into something resembling a game of bumper cars. Even after law enforcement attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspect allegedly kept driving and striking other vehicles in an effort to escape. well well there well well there well there well down well there well there well there well there well there well there well there well wheel. Railway rail. well, baby. Heat. Heat. Okay. Can't believe Well, well, There's not him out. He's back north 23. Let me see your hands. Let me see your hands right now. Show your hands. Put your hands up. >> Put your hands up now. >> Get out of the car. >> Get out of the car to the passenger side now. >> This way. >> Out the window now. Unlock the door now. >> Unlock the door. >> Unlock the door. They'll break it out. >> Get out of the car. Get out of the car >> now. >> Seat belt. >> Unlock your seat belt. >> Undo your seat belt. >> Undo your seat belt now. >> Undo your seat belt now. >> All right. I'm going to move my right hand. >> Undo it with your left hand. Your right hand. Undo your seat belt with your right hand. >> Right hand. >> Right there. >> Crawl across. Keep your hands up. >> Crawl across out to me. hand on 250. The dangerous encounter eventually came to an end with the driver taken into custody after creating a serious hazard for everyone nearby. In addition to fleeing, the suspect was expected to face additional charges connected to the repeated collisions and the reckless danger created throughout the incident. On February 17th, 2024, a speeding pickup caught a trooper's attention after changing lanes without using a signal and traveling well above the posted speed limit. The driver, later identified as Steve Harmon, ignored the emergency lights and siren while later insisting he was trying to get his mother to the hospital. B20 Newport. I think we're about to get off on the 46. He slowed down. We're about 75 right now. >> One attempt CVI on >> ramp on the on >> unsuccessful. We're going to try again. He's going on the curb on race street. >> TVR TV. TVI hands. >> Newport. He's back on the road. Back on the road. Going to try again. >> He's bound on race. TVI. TVI TV. >> Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. He's still trying to go. >> Stop. Hands. Hands right now. Hands. [screaming] Hands right now. Get on the ground. >> Give me another unit. Get on the ground. [screaming] Get on the ground right now. Get on the ground. Get on the ground. Show me your hands. >> Show me your hands. [screaming] Get out of here. Show me your hands. Show me your hands. >> Hey, I'll get an ambulance. But go ahead and step out. What's going on, >> mother? >> Okay, get out of the vehicle right now. >> Godamn, man. I need her to the emergency. >> I got an ambulance stopping me from where I want to go. >> Stop it. You godamn it's my mother. >> Get out of the vehicle you man. I need you in the emergency room. >> I got your >> I got an ambulance coming. >> Put her in your car and take her right there. >> I got an ambulance coming. You know how many people you put in danger when you could have called an ambulance? Step out, sir. >> No. >> Step out, sir. >> No, I'm with my mother. >> Step out. Okay. I got in ambulance on the way. Why is she dying? Do what? >> God damn. You can shoot me. I ain't leaving my mom. >> What's going on with her? >> My mom's dying. >> How is she dying? How is she dying? >> How's she dying? She's 86 years old. >> Okay. What's going on that's causing her to die? >> Heart heart. She was here yesterday. She's home for one night. She collapsed in the bathroom. Grab her up. >> Okay. >> We should You should have called an ambulance. I got an ambulance on the way. Go ahead and step out, sir. Okay. I got an ambulance on the way, >> sir. I suspect it. >> No. Well, I'll get a search warrant if he's not going to cooperate. Jason, >> take him out of the car. >> Hey, come on. >> Take me out of the car right there. Goddamn. >> I won't leave my >> I will tase you. >> I will tase you. >> Get out of the >> Get on your stomach right now. I'm going to tase you again. >> Hands out. Hands out. Hands out. >> The ambulance is coming. What do you like? I got a gun >> behind your back. Look. >> Stop resisting. >> But you're not translating. >> You're under arrest. >> Back up. >> We're going to lift you up. >> I know. >> She's laying in the truck down. She's lying in here. >> Come here. Come this way. >> All right. You want to let her get to her mom? >> That's fine. >> No, she's coming. >> How much you had to drink? >> Back here. Come on. Why you >> you start fight back up? I had some bad ass handcuffs. He's a bad ass mother. >> Have a seat. >> Yeah, no problem. You want >> or what? >> No. >> I understand that. We got ana coming. Okay. He was almost there with her. >> He's also under the influence of alcohol. over. Listen, >> start it back over. >> Norma Harmon was evaluated by emergency medical personnel and transported to Unity Health Emergency Room while Steve Harmon was taken for a court-ordered blood draw before being booked at the White County Law Enforcement Center. He was charged with fleeing, resisting arrest driving while intoxicated possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, careless and prohibited driving, and failing to wear a seat belt. Saturday, November 16th, 2024. Reports of a blue scion forcing other drivers off the road prompted Arkansas State Police to move in before someone got seriously hurt. The reckless driver refused to stop, setting the stage for another dangerous pursuit on Interstate 40. >> 902, we speaking over each other. >> I'll be out of Florida County office and paperwork for a bit. 903 coming up on 430 Yeah. Well, wheeling west continue west. TVI TVI 457. 48 west 147. Put your hands up. Crossing that side. Open this door. >> Get the out. >> Get the out. They >> crawl out. They crawled up beside him over the door. Your [ __ ] ass. You ain't got to do all this up. >> Don't get up. Spread your arms. Spread your arms. Give me your right hand. Get the up. Hey, you threw me on the ground. >> Get up. Well, nothing wrong with this. Nothing at all. Just information. Doesn't appear to be any damage. Can't hear. Can't breathe. Oh, heat. Hey, get up. Get up. Get up. [panting] That is [panting] Put your feet down. Put your feet down. After surrendering at the scene, Hardy's legal troubles continued during transport when he allegedly resisted officers and damaged equipment inside the patrol vehicle. He ultimately faced charges including felony fleeing criminal mischief, refusal to submit to arrest, disorderly conduct, careless driving, speeding, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, improper lane change, and no insurance. On September 11th, 2025, what looked like a straightforward speeding stop changed course when trooper John Booker encountered an unusually nervous driver. Archie Flemens initially pulled over but moments later drove away before the traffic stop could be completed. >> Okay, just hang tight back. Looks like a blue Chevy Cobalt for Adam 33 William AV 33W. Turn off your rad. Show me youring hands. Get out on the ground. on the ground. >> Lay down on the ground. >> On the ground. Don't move. Don'ting move. Hey there. Don't move. Don't move. Put your hands behind your back. Following medical treatment, Flemens was transported to the Palaski County Detention Center for booking. He was charged with fleeing in a vehicle, fleeing on foot, resisting arrest, thirdderee battery reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, speeding more than 15 mph, over the limit, and no liability insurance. July 8th, 2023. A report of a stolen Dodge Challenger already racing away from deputies prompted Arkansas State Police to join the pursuit. The driver later identified as crews continued trying to escape despite already drawing the attention of multiple law enforcement agencies. >> Turning turning here >> county pack 9 be advised. Pack two advised when K21 catches up. He is to be primary. >> 21 Hot Springs. I'm primary. >> 21 is now primary. We are passing right. Passing right here. >> Passing right. Speeds of 30 29 miles hour. >> Just accelerated to 44. Pauling Street on Third Street. Passing on Third Street. >> TBI. TVI. TBI. >> See your head. See your heads. See your head. Roll in the window. >> Roll the window down. [screaming] Roll it down. Roll it down. Roll it down. Roll it down. Now roll it down. Roll it down. Roll it down. No. Roll theinging window down. See your hands. Get out of here. Unbuckle your seat belt. Get out. Get out. Do not reach for anything. Get out. Get out. Get out. Come here. Do not reach for anything. Let me see your hands. Yeah. >> No, do not reach for that. He's reaching for something down here. Drag him out. Drag him out that way. Drag him out. Get out. On the ground. On the grass. Right there. >> You got him. Yeah. 21. Go ahead and start the next step. 101 flight county for this vehicle. A Nora Adam 75 S. >> I was about to drive y'all home. >> You We don't stop on your time. Okay. >> All right. >> You understand that? >> Yeah. A pocket. >> But I'm just saying I could have had y'all. >> You could have had it. >> Yeah. I know. You were about to bump in like a Yeah. >> That was fun though, wasn't it? >> No. You endangered a lot of people's lives. That wasn't fun. >> Well, yeah. I understand. >> It's idiotic. >> Yeah. >> Not smart. >> Where's the gun? >> I ain't got a gun. >> Got bullets. No gun. >> Yeah. said charges on the Dollar General there. Merrill before I got in pursuit of him and exposed himself in there. >> That's right. That's the call we had. Okay. Cruz was transported to the Pike County Sheriff's Office where investigators learned the Challenger had been reported stolen out of Montgomery County before he later refused a requested chemical test. Because he was a juvenile, he was ultimately transferred to a juvenile detention facility in Yell County while also facing additional charges from Murreey'sboro tied to an earlier investigation. On April 11th, 2022, multiple law enforcement agencies were already chasing a stolen camper recreational vehicle when the driver pushed the situation even further by driving recklessly along Interstate 40. Towing a camper trailer while trying to outrun police proved to be a risky combination as the pursuit continued. I'm using We're going to try to get on this side. That way we got both angles covered. >> Ask five. Hey, he's just out eastbound side. Heat. Heat. 31 traveling down this construction going east. I'm going to turn around here. Go back to the building. right now. We're going east now. East of the river. Where my vehicle? You're on the westbound entrance. I know. He says he work >> still. We're traveling at 86 mph two traffic that are currently blocking this truck. We're still continuing eastbound. We're at the 20 Let me continue on set out of one of those bridges. We can fight and get I think I'm almost surviving behind them. Give us a update, location, speed, driving condition. >> They crashed out. >> Crash out. Give us the location. >> We're at the uh 204. >> Subject is being put in custody. >> Careful. have a fish. >> I didn't know it was for the camp driver. >> I didn't either. I thought it was white up there. I I couldn't see where I was at. >> Emergency medical personnel evaluated the driver before he was transported to the county jail following his arrest. The stolen camper and overturned trailer were recovered from the median after the crash, bringing the unusual case to an end. Friday, September 29th, 2023. A speeding sport motorcycle rider had a simple opportunity to stop for Arkansas State Police, but chose the opposite direction. The rider accelerated away instead, triggering a pursuit that quickly became increasingly dangerous. Let it bite down a bit. We don't know what we're doing now. on top. All right. Just 61 speed. 65. All right. Starting off behind Okay. [screaming] only interpretation. Despite surviving several close calls during the chase, the rider was ultimately taken into custody after attempting to escape on foot following the crash. The damaged motorcycle was left behind at the scene, while the rider's decision to flee resulted in an arrest instead of a clean getaway. Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, a traffic stop on Interstate 30 took an unexpected turn when a white Buick Regal failed to cooperate after officers activated their emergency lights. Troopers also noticed multiple occupants moving around inside the vehicle, raising immediate suspicions before the pursuit even began. position is received. 12 TV. Got two males running on the black males. They're running running north from the 134. I can't get to this exit. Target over. out of 12. I'm going to have to stay with the car. It's in the middle of the interstate. service. St. Tavius [snorts] Sumler and Herman Hill were later medically cleared before being booked into the Palaski County Regional Jail where both faced charges including fleeing in a vehicle fleeing on foot and possession of firearms by certain persons. Investigators also recovered multiple loaded firearms during the investigation and after another handgun was located nearby. Both men received additional charges for possession of firearms by certain persons and tampering with physical evidence. August 4th, 2022, a white Chrysler displaying temporary tags drew the attention of Arkansas State Police before the driver suddenly refused to stop. The situation became even more dangerous as the suspect repeatedly endangered other motorists while trying to stay ahead of pursuing troopers. >> Light Chrysler paper tags. It's uh we're going to be 1037 88 eastbound. Okay. Sir 123. Taking a 91. going to be going 84. Eastbound. It just about hit a truck head on. Four, we're in the left parking lot. Okay. Fire. It just took a ramp. We're going back towards interstate. He missed the 97. >> Yeah. 104. Hands up. Hands up. Put it in park. Put it in park. Put it in park. Let him out. Get the door. [screaming] Get out. Get out. Get on the ground. Get on the ground. Get on the ground. Roll over. Roll over. Roll over. That would be very smart. >> Yes, sir. I do not >> stupid. >> I do not want to go back, sir. I've been doing >> Well, you go back. >> I ain't getting [ __ ] for you. >> Please, sir. >> Please. >> You ain't getting nothing. >> Please. Can I get my phone? >> No. >> I have nothing on me. Can I >> Where the chief? >> Where's the chief? with >> chief state troopers, >> could you please? >> We ain't got a chief. >> No, >> sir. >> No, >> please. >> No favors for you, buddy. >> Other than to jail. >> I understand that. >> Okay. >> I understand. >> I'm glad you I just >> I'm glad you understand that, sir. Sir, >> you almost hit a You almost hit a truck head on 84. You about to hit the workers at the Loves. >> I ain't about to hit them. I know. I know, man. Hey, sir. Get your ass down, man. [ __ ] After being taken into custody, the driver admitted there was an outstanding warrant and spoke with troopers following the arrest. Investigators also coordinated with another agency regarding additional allegations connected to an earlier incident, adding to the suspect's growing legal troubles. Sunday, September 8th, 2024, officers encountered a driver who appeared to be heavily impaired while continuing down the interstate despite the vehicle missing a tire. Rather than stopping when law enforcement intervened, the driver kept rolling forward until the pursuit reached its conclusion. 214 you still around the 282 forward. Are you considering a 1037 >> CFS comb? on that go up 403 direct. Show me your hands. Show me your hands. Show me your hands. Show me your hands. Crawl out and get on your stomach. Crawl out and get on your stomach. Lay down. Lay down on your stomach. No, don't jump. Get on the ground. Get on the ground. Got him out, but I'm still trying to get me to wear the cover and safely. >> Get on the ground. >> Get on the ground. >> Anybody else in the car? Give me your hand. What's your problem? >> What What's your problem? How much have you had to drink? Roll over. >> Are you able to stand up on your own? >> Yeah. Are you that tore up you can't stand up? >> I can stand up, sir. >> Well, you're not doing a very good job at the moment. >> Come on, walk over here. Walk. >> Can you walk? Just come on. Come with me. Come on. Come with me. Don't don't don't dude >> 21 for city >> 21. >> He's not able to stand up on his own. I'm trying to get him in the back of my car. You can go ahead and clear the van. >> Emergency medical personnel were requested after the driver appeared unable to stand steadily and suffered a facial injury while being taken into custody. The driver was charged with fleeing driving while intoxicated, reckless driving refusal to submit to a chemical test, possessing an open container of alcohol drinking in public or on a highway, and failing to wear a seat belt. On January 15th, 2023, troopers located a reported stolen vehicle outside a residence only for the situation to escalate moments later when Alexius Mlin climbed behind the wheel. Despite showing signs of intoxication, she drove away instead of remaining at the scene to answer questions. See if this comet's heading. >> It's south on Warren. South on Warren. We're stopped at Warren Valley. I willing. >> Come here. The hell is wrong with you? Give me your hand. foring the rock temperature. The rock start making you don't w me up. >> Seriously. >> Well, happy birthday. You going to do this? This seriously slavery like [ __ ] You going to do this? You can let me go. You know you can't. >> I'm getting in front of my car. >> Like, please let me go hide in front of your face. I'm drunk. >> I know you're drunk. I can smell it. >> I know. >> So now you're DWI, too. >> Please don't do that. I You >> No, >> I'm not. Stop talking. >> I don't have no SUVs. >> Stop talking. >> I swear. >> Stop talking. Can I [ __ ] escape? >> Stop. >> I will you. Can I escape? >> Please >> stop. >> I can't. >> I don't care. Turn around. >> I'm drunk. You want me to go to jail? Seriously, like I won't you like I have no Stop talking. >> I will not do this no more. Please. I need to get back to my kids. I'm drunk. But dude, this is racist. Please. You know this. Please. [laughter] Please don't let me go to jail. >> Get in. I'm a good >> Get in. Get in the car. >> Get your feet in. >> Mlin was first transported to a hospital for medical clearance before being booked into the Palaski County Jail after staff initially declined to accept her because of her condition. She was charged with fleeing theft by receiving driving while intoxicated, refusing to submit to a chemical test, speeding more than 15 mph over the limit, no liability insurance, and failing to wear a seat belt. April 10th, 2022. A trooper attempted to stop a gray Toyota after observing it crossing the center line on a gravel road. Rather than pulling over, the driver accelerated away, even as the vehicle became increasingly difficult to control. C3 jump 1024 Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Still heat. You can hear something. Show me your ass. Show me your ass right now. Get out. Get out of the car. On your knees. On your knees. >> Hands on your head. Cross your ankles. >> What are you running for? >> Both hands. Both hands on your back. >> Copy. Too tight. >> They're too tight. >> I don't care. Stand up. What you running for? >> What you running for? >> No. 15. The suspect was arrested without further incident after the pursuit came to an end and the pickup truck was recovered from the scene. Investigators continued processing the case while the driver was taken into custody to face the offenses connected to the attempted escape. Thursday, December 18th, 2025, a routine speeding stop involving a rented Porsche Sport utility vehicle took an unexpected turn after Trooper Killian noticed several details that did not seem to add up. As the trooper attempted to continue the investigation, Kenneth Burton suddenly accelerated away instead of complying with instructions. Hey Man, hey, just come back here real quick. Okay, you're good. Springs 30 West at 87, Texas William Paul 0069. That's pretty simple county's close. I got his ID so I can just ride for warrants and nobody's close. >> I've got RC units there in Cattle Valley and I'm getting a hold of Farm County. I just passed the 83. He's still way ahead of me. I've got them stopped here just open. Put your hands on the window right now. With your right hand, turn [groaning] the car off. With your left hand, open the door. Stay where you're at. Passengers, open the window. Put your hands out the [screaming] window. >> Who else in there with you? How many people you got? >> Just you? >> You and somebody else? Tell the MC to hands out the window right now. >> Let the window down. 34 high springs. Turn the car [screaming] off. 34 high springs. I got them stopped. Hands out the window. Cars off. Yeah, boy. Keep your hands out the window. You're going to stay there until I tell you. Do you understand? >> I need every passenger. Do you understand? >> CMS has received. >> All right, I'm walk to you. Okay. Hands up. All right, I got >> with your right hand, open the door. That's you, brother. Open the door. >> Okay, with your right hand, take the seat belt off. With your right hand, open the door slowly. With your hands up, step out and face away from us. Do it now. Facing away from me. Keeping your hands up. Walk back to the center of my voice. Walk back. Walk back. Walk back. Walk back. Keep walking. Keep walking. Step back. Step back. Keep stepping. Keep stepping. Get on your knees. Put your hands behind your head. Interlace your fingers. Cover. >> Yep. I got you. Bring it back. Go ahead and step out. Away from me. No. Back up. It's my voice. Keep going. Backing up. Back up. Back up. Back up. Back up. Back up. Keep going backing. All right, stop right there. Place your hands on your back, please. Shake up. >> Oh, yeah. >> He ran from me earlier. Okay. >> I don't know anything about >> Okay. Well, what what did he tell you? >> He ran out of gas. >> Okay. Well, why are you picking him up down here? Why Why'd he leave the white white vehicle? >> Cuz I think he was out of gas. >> Okay, gotcha. Were you going to go get some gas? What? >> Yeah, but I don't have a gas can or anything. >> Appreciate it. >> Burton was arrested the following day after deputies located him while Deandra Burton was questioned separately and later released after receiving a speeding citation. Kenneth Burton was booked into the Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office on charges including felony fleeing by vehicle creating substantial danger, unauthorized use of another person's property to facilitate certain crimes, use of a communication device, reckless driving, speeding more than 15 mph, over the limit, and driving without a valid driver's license. That wraps up this pursuit, but it is only one of many unbelievable cases that show just how unpredictable these encounters can become. Click on the next video to see another chase with an entirely different twist from start to finish. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe so you never miss the next