On April 26th, 2025, Trooper Jordan Drake spotted a Chevy Camaro with an expired license plate and attempted to pull it over for a routine traffic stop. The driver slowed down as if he was going to comply. And for a moment, it looked like this would be a simple stop. But then the driver suddenly hit the gas and just like that, a high-speed chase was on. >> Victor, boy, Robert Victor Ocean. Victor, go ahead and show me 10:37. 1037 coming out on the back way to 79 off 30 location >> coming down 79 on the back way from 30 on that side road. >> Black Camaro. Boy Robert Victor Ocean Victor. Boy, Robert, Victor, Ocean Victor. Stop sign at 79. Going back north towards Magna. 79. Heading back north towards Magnolia. Speed six inclim. >> Columbia Countyy's advised. As the chase progressed, the suspect pushed the Camaro past 130 mph, weaving through traffic with reckless abandon. But Trooper Drake, despite the extreme speeds, managed to keep up with him stride for stride, letting the suspect know he wasn't here to waste time, but to stop him as soon as possible and give him a lesson he wouldn't forget. break checking me. Coming up to the intersection here at 7982 east. Just about hit somebody walking across the road. 05 79 northbound >> 22 east he's on 79 by Walmart >> coming up to 82 west 79 north please this one ramp to uh Stevens 19 on 79 >> 79 north >> TV high TV high TV high he's in the tree start me at 1016 TBI in the trees 79 north before McNeil. I need EMS. >> Finally, at 120 mph, Drake executed a pit maneuver that sent the Camaro spinning violently off the roadway and straight into a tree. The impact was severe. The suspect suffered minor injuries and was in no condition to flee on foot. He was quickly taken into custody at the scene, then transported to the hospital for treatment before being booked into jail on a long list of charges. On April 5th, 2020, Arkansas State Police trooper Alan Akin was running radar on the southbound 76 ramp to I 49 when a black passenger car flew past him at a radar locked speed of 125 mph, 55 mph over the posted limit. Akin entered the interstate and pursued the vehicle, which eventually pulled over to the shoulder. But just as Akin began to approach, the driver hit the gas and took off, turning a routine traffic stop into a high-speed chase that would reach speeds of 150 mph. >> Turn the car off. Turn the car. >> He just took off on me when I try to do a colony take down on him. It's going to be six Nora Mary 906. Get the interchange where they're going. >> Now we're coming up on the interchange now. He's in the right lane. We might take full right. We're getting off. taking full. >> The pursuit quickly escalated as the driver weaved through traffic at dangerous speeds. Trooper Aken would attempted multiple pit maneuvers to bring the vehicle to a stop, but the driver proved difficult to control. Hello. I tried to fit him and he sideswiped. He's going back to the roundabout now. We know I'm left on stretching right on Applebe 58. I've got line here and it should be still north on Greg. Traffic still light. What's your speed, sir? >> 70 miles. >> The suspect drove at an extremely high rate of speed. So fast that multiple Arkansas State Police units struggled to even get close to him. The driver weaved through traffic with reckless abandon, maintaining tripledigit speeds for miles. But the troopers knew he was outnumbered and couldn't keep up this pace forever without making a mistake. It was only a matter of time before he slipped up and whether ASP could capitalize on it. >> All right, he's going in on traffic now. >> Traffic on Greg North. >> Uh coming up to Johnson intersection. I'm trying to end it up here. You let me know my way here. >> Damn, we both got airborne. 37. Where you at? Johnson and Johnson. >> After a relentless pursuit, Trooper Aken closed the distance and got one more chance for pit maneuver. >> Got my way. It's burning me down. I'm out of it. Let me see your hands right now. LET ME SEE YOUR HANDS. PUT YOUR HANDS UP. PUT YOUR HANDS UP, PLEASE. LET ME SEE. The driver was identified as Michael Nightingale, who initially refused to explain why he ran. After being treated at Medical Center for complaints of a concussion, Nightingale was booked into jail on a long list of charges. Nightingale, who had an extensive criminal history, mostly involving drug offenses, was ultimately charged with felony fleeing, first-degree DWI, and refusal to submit to a chemical test. [snorts] On March 29th, 2025, Officer Irwin with the Fairburn Police Department in Georgia was conducting speed enforcement when he clocked a Dodge Challenger traveling at tripledigit speeds on the interstate. Officer Irwin activated his lights and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to comply, launching what would become an intense high-speed pursuit. The Challenger's driver was clearly skilled behind the wheel, and he was about to make the officers work for every inch. >> 1180 going to be 85,000. Uh, bike traffic, don't be checking over. set up the Thank god primary. >> The chase quickly turned into a battle of driving skill as the Challenger weaved through traffic at dangerously high speeds. The driver showed no signs of slowing down, pushing the muscle car to its limits while officers stayed locked on him. Fairburn police refused to back down, matching the suspect's aggression turn for turn 40, the unit, all units left 81. Where you start anything, are you still in it or not? You're calling a calling. I'm a couple units behind you. Don't wait in front of me. >> All right. 49 southbound believe. The trooper managed to close the distance on the interstate, but it still wasn't enough for a pit maneuver. The suspect was exceeding speeds of 140 mph, weaving through traffic and making it nearly impossible for troopers to keep up with him. Or maybe he just thought that cuz no matter how fast you're going, Georgia troopers are always there to stop you. 57. All right, we are coming up on four check one one 41 41 41 repeat 41 midnight D. Hello. Okay. The car crashed hard, but before officers could fully respond, the driver made a desperate move. He bailed out and sprinted across all lanes of the interstate, disappearing on foot. The suspect managed to escape on foot, but his Dodge Challenger didn't fare as well. While the driver remains at large, the Georgia troopers made it clear they don't give up easily. For anyone thinking Fulton County is a free-for-all, it's worth noting that troopers will chase you right out of the city limits if they have to. The investigation into the driver's identity is ongoing. [snorts] On December 27th, 2020, Officer Andrew Jenkins with the Pooler Police Department was running stationary radar on I 95 northbound at mile marker 96 when he clocked a silver GMC envoy traveling 91 mph in a 70 mph zone. Jenkins activated his blue lights and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver had no intention of stopping. The envoy accelerated past 100 mph, heading north on I 95 before merging onto I16 eastbound. As the pursuit developed, Jenkins reported that the driver was throwing items out the window while fleeing at high speed. Hey, come around. That's our call. Come on. pilot connector 168 hot make a pit. 168 location. >> As officers approached the wrecked vehicle, the driver bailed out and fled on foot into the nearby woodline. Officer Jenkins, Corporal Sherman Mlan, and state troopers searched the area, but couldn't locate him. Effingham County K9 deputies arrived and deployed tracking dogs, but after an extensive search, the driver remained at large. Savannah police officers later visited the registered owner's address. The owner stated that her friend James had been driving the vehicle, but claimed she didn't know his last name and couldn't provide any useful information. The driver's identity and whereabouts remain unknown. On March 13th, 2025, Arkansas State Police were assisting Washington County Sheriff's Office in apprehending Jacob Kenneth Dunn, a suspect with an outstanding felony warrant who had fled from law enforcement numerous times in recent weeks. Deputies spotted Dunn behind the wheel of a gray 2019 Kia and attempted a traffic stop after positively identifying him. As expected, Dunn refused to stop and took off. Washington County requested state police to take over and troopers quickly joined the pursuit near Emma Avenue in Old Missouri Road. >> We're going to be south on Huntsville. We're east on him. My apologies. South Huntville. Trying to get a TV out here speed one. The chase twisted through multiple streets as Dunn desperately tried to escape. He turned south onto Huntsville Avenue, then west onto Don Tyson Parkway, pushing speeds over 100 mph. As the trooper closed in for a pit, Dunn hit the gas even harder, refusing to let it happen. But the trooper was just getting started. I have no labor. I have no labor. Hey boy TV. No, I'm back in. After the pit, the Kia momentarily lost control, but Dunn regained it and kept going. The pursuit continued through a maze of turns. Butterfield Coach Road, Old Wire Road, Joyce Boulevard with multiple units now joining the chase. Then Dunn made a deadly decision. He turned south onto Steel Boulevard and drove directly into oncoming traffic in the northbound lanes before swerving back >> back to the right side. Going towards Greg 45 secondary 45 use that car that came out west on North 45's out of it. 45. After another failed pit maneuver, the trooper's vehicle became disabled and another trooper took over as primary. But now the suspect's car was seriously damaged and this trooper had half the job already done. >> Coming up on 49. >> Do not let him get on the interstate going the wrong way. Okay, we're going over the interstate. Still westbound over there. Still westbound. >> We got a little bit of traffic right here. >> Turning on Steamboat. >> JUST HANDS UP RIGHT NOW. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS RIGHT NOW. USING TVI bumper, trooper pushed the Kia into the curb, bringing the vehicle to a final stop. Jacob Kenneth Dunn was taken into custody without further incident. With an outstanding felony warrant and a history of fleeing from police, Dunn now faced additional serious charges stemming from the dangerous multi-unit pursuit through Washington County. On December 10th, 2025, Deputy Waters of the Faget County Sheriff's Office found himself in his first ever vehicle pursuit since graduating from the regional training academy just 5 months earlier. What started as a routine traffic stop quickly escalated when the driver refused to pull over, forcing the rookie deputy into a high-speed chase that would put his training to the test. Permission to want to see permission to pit. Permission to pit. Permission to pit. Sir, >> if you can do it, do it. But relax. Update. Update. Sanchez. Update. Sanchez. Sanchez. Update. Update. Hey. Sanchez. Update. Mark. Deputy Waters stayed composed as the suspect vehicle fled at high speed. Despite this being his first pursuit, Waters demonstrated excellent decision-making and tactical awareness, keeping the vehicle in sight while coordinating with other units. Traffic coming over Highway 85. Hop for the pit. North or south. trooper executed a textbook pit maneuver that sent the car spinning off the roadway and bringing it to a controlled stop. Both suspects were quickly apprehended and taken into custody without further incident. During a search of the vehicle, deputies discovered 71.8 g of crystal methamphetamine, adding serious drug charges to the fleeing and eluding offenses. For a deputy in his first pursuit since graduating in July 2025, Waters showed outstanding work and made all the right calls under pressure. On December 14th, 2025, Trooper Blaine was on patrol when he spotted a black SUV exceeding the speed limit. He immediately activated his lights and sirens, attempting to pull the vehicle over for speeding. But the driver had other plans. He refused to stop and hit the gas, taking Trooper Blaine on a high-speed chase that was just beginning. Right. Yeah. So, did you know which direction they're going on Franklin? Negative. We're on with state police. >> They're trying to make it back to the state line. Speed 84. 118 Franklin in lane. 63. >> TDI TV. >> The suspect managed to recover after the pit maneuver, regaining control and continuing to flee, but trooper Blaine immediately caught up and continued with relentless pressure, something the suspect clearly wasn't expecting. SP take out. >> Where you at? Still on 150. [music] 104 eastbound on 150. going to be there. Stand by. >> Still not close enough. >> Stand by. I'm trying to get more information from say police. 13. They look like they may be on the road. >> I got them stopped. I got them stopped here. >> Show your hands. Show your hands. >> Don't move. DON'T YOU GET SHOT. YOU'RE GOING TO GET SHOT. KEEP REACHING. THE suspect even tried to make a desperate run through an open field, hoping to escape on different terrain. But Trooper Blaine was well ahead of this suspect's moves. The suspect learned his lesson the hard way. With nowhere left to run, he was quickly apprehended and taken into custody without further incident, bringing the dangerous chase to an end. On December 6th, 2025, Arkansas State Police received word that St. Francis County deputies were chasing a gray Dodge Charger heading northbound on State Highway 1 at tripledigit speeds. Troopers Blake Davis and his partner quickly joined the pursuit, taking over as the primary unit south of State Highway 306. The Charger showed no signs of slowing down, weaving through traffic at dangerously high speeds. That's it. Don't leave me out. TVI. He's in the ditch. Take off. >> In the ditch. >> Stop. >> As troopers moved in for a felony stop. The passenger, later identified as Cameron [music] Ren, bolted from the vehicle and fled on foot. Trooper Davis gave chase and quickly apprehended him without incident. The driver, Joseph Trip, remained in the car and was pulled out and arrested. Officers immediately detected a strong smell of alcohol coming from him. Trip refused to cooperate with field sobriety tests or a breathalyzer. He was charged with multiple offenses, including felony fleeing, first-degree DWI, reckless driving, speeding over 15 mph above the limit, driving on a suspended license, open container, and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Both men were booked into the St. Francis County detention center. On November 14th, 2023, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted a blue Porsche Cayenne that had been reported stolen from Collier County. The luxury SUV was speeding recklessly on Florida's turnpike near Southwest 42nd Street in Miami Dade, weaving through traffic and using the shoulder to pass other vehicles. The trooper activated his lights and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver had no intention of pulling over and continued to flee at high speed. >> Golf Sierra Bravo. >> 93 golf. >> 93 golf Sierra Bravo. Don't fight each other. The word unit here The driver was identified as 22-year-old Willie Bernard Perry of Fort Lauderdale. Perry was taken into custody and now faces multiple serious charges, including grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing an eluding law enforcement, resisting an officer without violence, and possession of a controlled substance. The stolen Porsche Cayenne was recovered at the scene. [snorts]