On February 29th, 2024, Arkansas State Trooper James Booth was merging onto Interstate 30 eastbound [music] when he noticed a silver Ford Mustang with a fake looking temporary tag. A quick check confirmed it. The tag had been expired for nearly 2 years. When the Mustang took the Broadway exit, Trooper booth followed, but the driver had other plans. The moment the Mustang hit North Pine Street, the driver, later identified as Maris Williams, hit the gas. Sorry. this coming. He blasted down city streets at 115 mph, driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic. While pushing through the next curve, he lost control, but somehow managed to recover. But right then, the trooper was coming straight at him with one plan in mind. to end this chase before it turned deadly. on the street. Okay, welcome. Come on up. That pit maneuver didn't stop the Mustang, but it did enough damage to seal the suspect's fate. With the car barely holding together, the trooper closed the gap once again. And this time, he went all in, executing one more pit maneuver. North 2500 traffic location. Trooper Booth and North Little Rock police officers chased him down near the railroad tracks and took him into custody. After being cleared at the hospital, he was booked into Palaski County Jail on multiple charges, [music] including fleeing, reckless driving, and false registration. Another wild morning on Arkansas streets and another suspect who learned that you can't outrun the Arkansas State Police. On November 16th, 2024, Lieutenant Carrie with the Clayton County Sheriff's Office Blackhawk Unit got word that a stolen Mustang had just fled from Riverdale police. As fate would have it, he was already in the area. And only minutes later, he spotted the car speeding down Old Dixie Road. The driver, who had reportedly been high on crack cocaine all day, decided to run once again. But this time, her luck had officially run out. >> Getting on 75 North. >> Getting on 75 north. >> 75 north. Hit that quick. >> All right, go take another Yep. Pit pit pit. 41 41 >> 75 north. Put your hands up. Keep them up. Climb out. >> The female driver, later identified as Charlotta King, was held at gunpoint until backup arrived. She was safely taken into custody and later transported to the Clayton County Jail. The owner of the Mustang provided video proof of the theft, closing the case completely. On June 1st, 2024, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper noticed a silver Dodge Charger speeding down Interstate 75 [music] with an illegally tinted windshield. The stop began like any other, but the second the trooper approached the driver, Carlos Castellanos. Things changed fast. When the trooper ordered him out, Castellanos refused. Seconds later, the trooper drew his weapon [music] and Castellanos hit the gas. The suspect launched down Pine Ridge Road, weaving through traffic at high speed. West Valley 96. Airport 896. Both troopers tried to end it with pit maneuvers, but neither attempt worked. The suspect kept pushing harder, flying down Interstate 75 even [music] faster, swerving all over the road, desperate to dodge traffic and escape the troopers closing in. soon. This is about Harbor Parker. Okay. These two pit maneuvers brought the chase to an end. When troopers searched the vehicle, they found a black backpack packed with drugs, marijuana, fentinel, scales, and baggies, all in the car with a minor. Castellanos, already on probation for similar charges, was arrested and taken to jail with no bond. The Florida Highway Patrol called in child services, ensuring the child's safety. On August 5th, 2024, troopers were alerted about a stolen Dodge Charger Scat Pack. Trooper Gabriel Monroe soon spotted the vehicle and confirmed it was the one they were looking for. But the moment he flipped on his lights and sirens, the driver slammed the gas and the chase was on. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. The suspect pushed the Charger to insane speeds. And as Trooper Gabriel tried to match his pace, [music] his tire blew out, forcing him to back off. But just ahead, Trooper Tyler was waiting. He took over the pursuit as the new primary unit, ready to bring the chase under control. Heat. Heat. The suspect quickly smoked trooper Tyler 2, disappearing down the highway like nothing could stop him. It looked like the troopers had no answer until another unit joined the chase. But if you thought the last two had bad luck, wait until you see this one because just seconds into the pursuit, this trooper made a huge mistake. In an attempt to catch up with the Charger, Trooper Hunter collided with another vehicle, leaving him and the two occupants with minor injuries. [music] With Hunter out of the chase, Trooper Crossland took over, determined to end this pursuit once and for all. Okay, now The TVI attempt left the trooper patrol car with minor damage, forcing yet another unit to take over. Unfortunately, there's no audio for that part. But what we do know is that after multiple failed attempts, the suspect was finally stopped. He jumped out and fled on foot, but didn't get far. identified as Ty Lawrence Thomas. He was taken down after a short chase tackled by Sergeant Gabe Monroe himself. The stolen Charger was recovered and inside troopers found a Glock 19C fitted with a full auto switch. This was definitely one of the hardest suspects the Arkansas State Police have ever had to bring down. On June 3rd, 2023 in Georgia, a trooper monitoring speed near Veterans Parkway clocked a Grey Dodge Challenger flying at 88 mph in a 55 zone. But the moment he tried to make the stop, the driver hit the gas and turned the highway into a racetrack. All right, you guys. >> All right, going back west on victory. Clear. Clear. He's stopping. >> Stop. Stop. The Challenger blasted down the highway. way at 134 mph, weaving through traffic and cutting the lights to vanish into the dark. But the trooper wasn't backing down. Locked in and determined to bring him to justice, he stayed right on his tail, no matter the speed. Pit breaking pit. Uh, I think we're on. Stand by. Put your hands up now. Put them up. You do anything wrong, you're going to get killed right now. You understand me? >> You see this gun in your face? >> Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. >> Get out of the car now. >> Keep your hands up. Outside. Put him outside. >> Get on the ground. Get on the ground. >> The driver, smelling of marijuana, told the trooper he ran because he didn't want another speeding ticket. He was arrested and hit with multiple charges, including fleeing, reckless driving, and DUI. Another example of what happens when you think you can outrun Georgia State Patrol and learn the hard way that you can't. On May 6th, 2024, at 1:55 a.m. in Lee County, Florida, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted a Dodge Charger flying down Colonial Boulevard at 80 mph in a 45 zone. When he turned around to pull it over, the Charger stopped at a red light, giving him just enough time to catch up. But as the trooper stepped out to make contact, the driver hit the gas and took off, turning a simple traffic stop into a 130 mph pursuit. more 2251. 1015. The Charger blasted onto Interstate 75, weaving through traffic at extreme speeds and even driving the wrong way on the highway. The suspect, later identified as 25-year-old Jaylen Rayan Robertson, [music] showed zero regard for anyone's life, not even his own. Heat. Heat. pressure. After nearly 20 minutes of pure chaos across two counties, the trooper lined up one final pit maneuver on a quiet stretch of Tucker's grade. dead. Off in the back seat back hands, let me see your hand. at the vehicle. >> Inside the car, troopers found Jayen and his pregnant passenger. He was arrested on a long list of charges, including aggravated fleeing, reckless driving, and driving on a suspended license. The passenger was treated at the hospital. Jaylin, on the other hand, learned that night running from the Florida Highway Patrol is never a good idea, especially when you're driving 130 mph with a pregnant passenger in the car. On September 16th, 2022, troopers were called in for reports of street racing and dangerous takeovers. Unfortunately for the drivers, the one who responded was none other than the legendary trooper, Jacob Bird. The moment he positioned himself behind the group, chaos erupted. Everyone fled, but Bird locked onto a white Dodge Charger. >> We got a white one. We're all pulling into the stuff. Okay. coming with that weapon. >> We are going west on 60. Last on 60. Still west on west. There's a gate at the end of this and he's coming back out of it. I just my car. >> When the driver reached a dead end, Trooper Bird wasted no time. He executed a hard pit, slamming the charger and disabling it instantly. The driver, clearly unfamiliar with the area, had no way out. His friend had taken a left turn moments earlier, but he wasn't so lucky. He bailed out on foot, only to be tackled and arrested within seconds. If he didn't know who Trooper Jacob Bird was before that night, he'll definitely never forget him now. On May 24th, 2024 in Phillips County, Arkansas, trooper Raphael Garcia noticed a black Ford Mustang with an equipment violation speeding down Park Street. He flipped on his lights to make a simple stop. But the driver had other plans. The Mustang took off through residential streets, blowing through stop signs and intersections at dangerously high speeds. is coming soon. >> Oh god. See if this moment be crossing MLK. Northbound maring. Northbound. The chase tore through industrial streets with the driver showing absolutely no regard for human life, turning what should have been a simple traffic stop into a full-blown high-speed pursuit. Looks like something be mindful of your bra. >> Gotcha. >> Making a right hand turn. >> Keep that. Push. Push. Push. Push him. Push him. Push him. Coming. The chase came to an end when the Mustang flew off the road into a vacant lot. The driver, later identified as Mandrel Parnell, jumped out and fled on foot. >> Foot male. Black male, white shirt, blue shorts. >> Trooper Garcia caught up and took him down. When troopers searched the area, they found a red backpack thrown from the car containing over 400 g of marijuana and cocaine in his pocket. Parnell was arrested and hit with multiple felony charges. Another reminder that running from Arkansas State Police is never the smart move, especially when you're carrying a bag full of drugs. On September 23rd, 2023, in Lee County, Florida, an FHP trooper spotted a red Dodge Charger tearing out of the Romance nightclub parking lot, weaving recklessly through traffic and blasting through a red light without hesitation. The trooper flipped on his lights and sirens to make a stop, but the driver had other plans. >> It's going to be a red charger right off. We are headed westbound >> 1737. That vehicle signal in Palm Beach headed north on Riverside still. Even though the suspect crashed almost immediately, he somehow managed to recover, flooring it again and continuing to flee like nothing happened. the vehicle. >> Let me see your hands. Let me see your hands. Hands on the steering wheel. >> The pursuit didn't last long. The trooper quickly caught up and brought the Charger to a stop. The driver was arrested and taken into custody without further incident. When asked why he ran, he simply said he was scared. Not exactly a good reason, but one lesson he won't forget anytime soon.