Independence County, Arkansas. Afternoon of January 20th, 2025. Police observed Aaron Laxton driving a RAM pickup at 75 mph in a 55 zone on Highway 69. When signaled to stop, Laxton accelerated away, repeatedly crossing into oncoming lanes and braking hard to hinder officers. Officers executed a PIT maneuver that forced the RAM into a ditch, bringing it to a stop. Laxton was arrested at the scene and admitted to recently stealing the vehicle. A search revealed a firearm, a container with suspected methamphetamine crystals, and used syringes. TBI TBI roll over roll over. Let me see YOUR [ __ ] HANDS RIGHT NOW. PUT YOUR HANDS UP. IS ANYBODY ELSE IN THE VEHICLE with you? No, I just stole it. Step [snorts] out of the vehicle. There's a needle in my pocket, man. Help me. Step out of the [ __ ] vehicle. I got my hands up. I don't know. I just stole it. Get on the ground right now. Okay. There's a needle in something in my pocket. What is Don't touch it. >> touching it. My hands are up. Look. Get on the ground. Hey, check it. >> Right now. Okay. Don't shoot me. I'm not going to shoot you. Get on the ground. Dude, I'm telling you there's a needle in my pocket, man. Get on the ground. God, help me. God, I swear I'm trying. Please. I'm sorry. I didn't do anything. I stole this truck. You didn't do anything, but you stole a truck? Well, he He stole IT FROM ME. YOU GOT ANYTHING? WHAT DO YOU GOT? I DON'T KNOW. What do you mean you don't know? >> and stuff, but that's it. Stay right there. I got a head of Bible. I have a good Bible. Dude, listen. He was transported for medical treatment before being booked into custody, facing multiple charges including fleeing, reckless driving, theft, criminal mischief, firearm possession, and drug possession. Paris, August 26th, 2024. Police attempted to stop a white Chevrolet pickup driven by 61-year-old David Lewis for driving with a suspended license. When emergency lights were activated, Lewis ignored them, accelerated to more than 100 mph on Highway 109, repeatedly crossed lanes, and tossed bags from the vehicle. Officers attempted a vehicle stop tactic, but Lewis braked hard to evade. The chase finally ended when he turned onto Cox Valley Road, lost control, and crashed into a ditch, leaving the truck overturned on its side. Hey. COME OUT OF THE VEHICLE. GET OUT. LEWIS WAS arrested at the scene without further incident. He now faces multiple charges including fleeing, reckless driving, littering, and failure [music] to signal while turning. Texarkana, April 27th, 2025. A blue and white Suzuki 600 cc motorcycle driven by Caylop Rinehart turned a minor traffic violation into a high-speed chase. Initially, Rinehart was observed without protective eyewear and riding an uninsured bike. When signaled to stop, he accelerated to more than 110 mph down Stateline Road before merging onto I-30, weaving through traffic at about 120 mph. Pull over. Speed's 90 westbound on St. Michael's in Texas. Original reason for the stop was no eyebrow. Black male, green shirt, orange shirt, orange shirt, shorts. Speed's 110. Off 9 I-30. How about you able to give updates to Texas? I'm on the phone with them right now. When fleeing into an open field, officers attempted three front end tire strikes on the motorcycle. On the third attempt, Rinehart lost control, veered into the brush, and crashed. About to beat your ass, BOY. GET BACK HERE NOW. HE RAN ON FOOT, BUT WAS SUBDUED with a Taser after a short pursuit. At the scene, Rinehart admitted he had previously escaped from police and knew his license was suspended. He was transported to a hospital for evaluation, where blood samples were taken, and now faces multiple charges including fleeing, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, no insurance, and improper motorcycle operation. Little Rock, Arkansas. December 22nd, 2023. Patrick Bradley fled from Little Rock police on I-30 before exiting onto I-530 and then Pratt Road. Arkansas State Police quickly blocked ahead and took over the pursuit along Ironton Road. I'm here off of 30 and heading Road. 11 Little Rock, I'm proud for you. We are eastbound in Ironton. Break 15, get up here as soon as I can on 51. 10-4 both rounds, you're good. Copy primary, 71 Ironton. Well, he just did it to himself. Show me your hands. Do it now. Open the door. As officers closed in to perform a PIT maneuver, Bradley repeatedly slammed on the brakes to avoid being forced off the road. After the final intervention, the vehicle lost control, ran into a roadside ditch, and came to a complete stop. Bradley was immediately taken into custody and turned over to the Little Rock Police Department. North Little Rock, Arkansas, May 12th, 2025. Police discovered Devah Nichols driving a stolen white GMC pickup belonging to the Benton Police Department. When approached at a gas station, Nichols sped off, nearly striking a patrol car, and accelerated to 85 mph down McCain Boulevard, disregarding multiple red lights. The chase stretched across three cities, with Nichols at times reaching 120 mph on I-57. gentleman hopped out. Long black male with braids. All right, let's do this. Clear left, clear right. It's a stolen vehicle, occupied one time. I'll give you that tag in a second. 10-28 is 321 Sam X-ray X-ray. Charles 25, I'm giving it over to the state. Charles 25, I'm giving it over to the state. As the truck entered a Jacksonville neighborhood near a high school, Arkansas State Police closed in and executed two successive PIT maneuvers on Sharp Drive. The heavy impacts damaged both vehicles, but forced the GMC to a complete stop. Nichols was pulled out through the window and safely taken into custody. >> it for Adam 54, 10-37. 12 TBI. Copy 12 TBI. TBI, I'll give you that in a second time. SHOW ME YOUR [ __ ] HANDS. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. OPEN THE DOOR. Open the door. OPEN THE DOOR. OPEN THE [ __ ] DOOR. GET OUT OF THE CAR. Get out. A search of his person recovered the keys to the stolen vehicle. Nichols now faces multiple charges, including theft by receiving, fleeing, driving with a suspended license, running red lights, and failure to comply. Crittenden County, Arkansas, June 5th, 2222024. Police observed a beige Cadillac SUV traveling at 86 mph in a 65 zone on I-40. The vehicle initially stopped, but when ordered to step out, the driver suddenly accelerated and fled. Hey, how you doing? I'm fine, officer. Hey, I'm Trooper Cheers with Arkansas State Police. The reason why I pulled you over is cuz I clocked you doing 86 in a 65. Yeah, I was kind of rushing. You got to, where you headed to? Home. My son was racing, my mom was calling, she was watching. Okay. You got your license on you? I don't, sir. I left it at home. Okay. Where are you What's your name? My name? Alex Wilson. Alex Wilson? All right, you don't have an ID or anything on you? No, sir. All right, do me a favor, step out and come talk to me. All right. You want me to step out the back of the car? >> Yeah. The SUV raced onto Mound City Road, turned off its lights, and drove recklessly. During the pursuit, officers executed a forced stop, causing the vehicle to spin out and slide into a ditch, where it was forced to a halt. Show me your [ __ ] HANDS. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. DON'T MOVE. DON'T MOVE. DON'T MOVE. TVI forced it. Forced it, send me some more units to me. Don't reach for anything. Don't reach. The driver was subdued and identified as Nicholas Papantristou of Jonesboro. A search of the SUV revealed multiple prescription drugs and narcotics, including oxycodone, Xanax, promethazine, nearly 80 g of marijuana, as well as scales and drug paraphernalia. Papachristo was transported to the Crittenden County Jail facing multiple charges including fleeing, reckless driving, destruction of evidence, and possession of controlled substances. Benton County, Arkansas, August the 23rd, 2024. Police observed a motorcycle with no headlights and no license plate speeding on Highway 265, traveling at more than 90 mph and ignoring stop signs. When signaled to pull over, the rider continued fleeing, repeatedly passing dangerously at speeds over 100 mph. The motorcycle turned onto a dead end road, then doubled back heading straight toward the patrol car. Officers slowed and steered to block the path, forcing the bike to collide with the front of the cruiser and crash. The suspect was subdued on scene with only minor injuries. The rider, identified as Collins, admitted he had no license, no insurance, and the bike was unregistered. He was transported to the Washington County Detention Center and now faces multiple charges, including felony fleeing, reckless driving, speeding, no motorcycle endorsement, and no insurance. Pine Bluff, Arkansas, night of July 25th, 2025. Sergeant Daryl Hinton observed Eddie Williams riding a black motorcycle with no tail light on Phyllis Street. When ordered to stop, Williams pretended to pull into a parking lot before suddenly accelerating and fleeing. Pull over there for me. Okay. Pull over there for me. Okay. Hey. Go over there and pull into the No, no, no, no, no. Pull up. Get in the parking lot. Hey, get in the parking lot. You about to have a problem real quick. The motorcycle weaved through multiple stop signs and nearly caused crashes before braking sharply to check for police. Seizing the moment, Hinton closed in and executed a rear wheel takedown maneuver, causing the bike to lose control and stop. The suspect jumped off and fled on foot, but was quickly subdued. Hey, stop! A search revealed 7 g of suspected methamphetamine. Williams was transported to the detention center and now faces multiple charges, including fleeing by vehicle and on foot, no driver's license, reckless driving, defective lights, and drug possession. Alexander, Arkansas. Alexander police attempted to stop a motorcycle with no license plate, but the rider accelerated and fled. Arkansas State Police joined the pursuit, briefly taking the lead before handing control back to local units. STOP! STOP! HEY! GET ON THE GROUND! HEY, GET ON THE GROUND! GET ON THE GROUND! GET ON THE GROUND NOW! GET ON THE GROUND! GET ON THE GROUND! GET ON THE GROUND! YES, SIR. Get on the ground! Get on the ground now! GET [screaming] ON THE GROUND! GET ON THE GROUND NOW! GET ON THE GROUND! GET ON THE GROUND! [screaming] PUT YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK. HEAD, PUT YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR HEAD. GET ON YOUR BELLY. TURN OVER! TURN OVER! PUT YOUR HANDS OUT. At the scene, Alexander officers executed a tactical stop that forced the motorcycle into a concrete barrier. The rider was thrown from the bike and immediately taken into custody. The motorcycle slid a short distance further and struck the rear of an Alexander patrol vehicle before coming to a complete stop. Fort Smith, Arkansas, June 10th, 2024. A gray Kia was observed driving recklessly on Highway 253, passing vehicles across double yellow lines. When officers activated lights and sirens, the driver accelerated southbound to flee. After several miles with the roadway clear, officers executed two successive PIT maneuvers, causing the Kia to lose control, run off the road, and stop. The driver, Hargate, and passenger, Wilson, were arrested at the scene. A search of the vehicle uncovered a plastic container with suspected methamphetamine and multiple used syringes. Wilson also surrendered additional drugs concealed on his person. During the intervention, the Kia collided with a civilian SUV. That driver was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Both Hargate and Wilson were booked into jail on numerous charges related to narcotics, fleeing, and dangerous driving. Texarkana, Arkansas, November 25th, 2023. A vehicle with expired tags was observed making an illegal turn and refused to stop when Texarkana police attempted a traffic stop. As it sped through neighborhoods, a tire blew out, throwing sparks, yet the driver continued recklessly through multiple intersections. >> [laughter] >> On Magnolia Street, officers closed in and executed a PIT maneuver. The vehicle immediately lost control and came to a stop on the roadside. The driver, Bradley T. Hendrix, was arrested at the scene without further resistance. He now faces multiple felony charges in both Arkansas and Texas. Jacksonville, May 4th, 2025. Jacksonville police pursued a motorcycle southbound on I-57. When TFC Price and another unit moved in to block, the motorcycle attempted to pass, but struck a patrol car and slid onto the shoulder. Moments later, TFC Price also made light contact with the rear of the assisting unit as both vehicles were coming to a stop. The suspect was subdued at the scene and handed over to Jacksonville police. He was transported to UAMS for evaluation and was found to have multiple active felony warrants. West Memphis, Arkansas, December 21st, 2024. After receiving reports of three suspects stealing merchandise from GameStop, police located a white Nissan Maxima fleeing the area at high speed. When pursued, the car accelerated to over 100 mph, running multiple red lights through busy streets, and endangering the public. At the intersection of Broadway and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Arkansas State Police executed a successful PIT maneuver. The Nissan spun out, veered into a roadside ditch, and rolled onto its side. All three suspects were pulled from the vehicle and arrested at the scene. More than $2,600 in stolen goods were recovered. The driver, Dennis Davis, along with passengers Daveon Lawson and Bobby Lockwood, all from Memphis, were booked into the Crittenden County Detention Center on multiple charges, including theft, fleeing, reckless driving, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Miller County, May 7th, 2025. While checking on a silver Chevrolet Impala parked on the shoulder of I-30, police discovered the driver, Danzera Johnson, had no license and only an ID card. When ordered to remain in the vehicle, Johnson suddenly accelerated and fled. license Do you have a license? Do you have an ID? 3M Little Rock Okay. >> 22 L 22 L He got off Maybelline on 630 that the ridge of the bridge. 10-4 The Impala sped off at more than 130 mph, weaving across the median and nearly causing collisions. As he exited at mile marker 12, Johnson lost control, left the roadway, struck an embankment, and came to a stop. ON YOUR STOMACH! ON YOUR STOMACH! DO IT NOW! >> [screaming] >> ON YOUR STOMACH! ON YOUR STOMACH! DO IT NOW! PARTY'S IN THE WOODS. GET ON YOUR FACE! GET ON YOUR FACE! DON'T MOVE! I WILL SHOOT YOU! DON'T MOVE! Come out here now! Johnson attempted to flee on foot, but was quickly subdued, while passenger Christopher Green suffered a head injury and was transported for medical treatment. Johnson smelled strongly of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. He is now charged with felony fleeing by vehicle with substantial risk of death and second-degree battery due to Green's injuries. Mabelvale, Arkansas, March 8th, 2024. Police spotted a white Chevrolet Cruise with a fictitious license plate on Highway 365 North. When lights and sirens were activated, the driver, Kent Kramer, refused to comply, turning through multiple streets, accelerating to more than 85 mph, nearly hitting other vehicles, and driving recklessly. Bro. 10-37 Police attempted multiple tactical vehicle interventions, but were unsuccessful. The chase finally ended when the Cruise lost control on Quinn Road, went through a ditch, and struck a tree in a residential yard. PUT YOUR HANDS UP! PUT YOUR HANDS UP! STAY IN THE CAR! [screaming] STAY IN THE CAR! HEY! IF YOU MOVE, I'LL SHOOT YOU! I WILL SHOOT YOU! I'LL SHOOT YOU! YOU STAY PUT! HEY! YOU DUDE, I'LL TAZE YOU, BRO! I'LL TAZE YOU! YOU BETTER GET ON THE GROUND RIGHT [screaming] NOW! GET ON THE GROUND! GET DUDE, I WILL SHOOT YOU! GET ON THE GROUND! I'M NOT PLAYING WITH YOU! IDIOTS! Put your hands out, bro! PUT YOUR HANDS OUT, BRO! SHUT UP! STOP TALKING! SHUT YOUR MOUTH! Kramer and passenger Jeffrey Minor exited the vehicle and were quickly subdued. A search of the suspects and the car uncovered nearly 2 g of suspected methamphetamine, along with drug paraphernalia. Kramer was transported to a hospital before being booked into jail, facing numerous charges including fleeing, possession of controlled substances, driving with a suspended license, and multiple other violations. Little Rock, Arkansas. A reckless [music] suspect led police on a high-speed pursuit, repeatedly committing traffic violations and even driving the wrong way. The chase ended after a PIT maneuver caused the vehicle to spin out and stop. Hands! Hands! Don't you move! Stand up there! I don't care where your gun is! Stand up! Nope, don't care. Police recovered a Taurus 9 mm handgun from the suspect's waistband. He was taken for a medical evaluation, but showed no remorse, even stating he would flee again. The suspect now faces multiple charges including felony fleeing, carrying a weapon, driving without a license, speeding, and expired registration. Fort Smith, Arkansas, night of September 1st, 2025. Police spotted a white Dodge Journey with a fake license plate and tried to pull it over in the Economy Suites parking lot. Instead of stopping, the driver hit the gas and led officers on a chase through several streets. The pursuit ended when police pulled off a PIT maneuver, spinning the SUV out and bringing it to a stop near a business. Nah, I don't know what they're doing. 10-37 10-4, 10-20 Law Street Going out to Wheeler Why to Wheeler? 10-4 STOP RIGHT THERE. STOP. [screaming] STOP. OFFICER MILLER, I'VE GOT TWO ON FOOT. YOU BETTER STOP. My camera's right there. What I'm going to do is I'm going to run my back my hand around your waist make sure you don't have anything in your pockets. Inside the vehicle, two women, KD and Destiny Inthavongsa, jumped out and tried to run. Destiny collapsed during the arrest, forcing officers to use Narcan and call for EMS. A search of the SUV turned up marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a suspected pill. Both women had outstanding warrants for armed robbery in Texas and now face fresh charges, including possession of controlled substances, fleeing, and reckless driving. Hampton, Arkansas, afternoon of April 7th, 2025. Arkansas State Police assisted the Hampton Police Department in pursuing a white Ram with Arkansas plate AVC 35C. The vehicle sped along Highway 167, weaving through traffic and continuing into Union County despite police lights and sirens. A state trooper took the lead and executed a PIT maneuver, causing the vehicle to lose control and come to a stop on the roadside. The driver, Katie McMahon of Hampton, was taken into custody with assistance from Hampton and Calhoun County officers. Inside the vehicle, police found an open container of alcohol. McMahon refused a sobriety test and now faces multiple charges, >> [music] >> including fleeing and reckless driving. Little Rock, early morning of December 7th, 2024. Police spotted an orange Dodge Challenger weaving through a parking lot to avoid a red light before speeding off through a residential area, reaching 85 mph and repeatedly running stop signs. Put your HANDS UP. STOP. NO. NO. PUT YOUR HANDS UP. CRAWL OUT. PUT YOUR HANDS UP. [screaming] PUT YOUR OTHER HANDS UP. PUT YOUR OTHER HANDS UP. DRIVER, PUT YOUR OTHER HANDS UP. IF YOU TAKE OFF, HEY, CRAWL crawl out the window. Sir, you did not see those folks. All you got to do is ask As the vehicle turned onto Oman Road, it lost control, allowing officers to perform a tactical stop that spun it out, crashed it into the curb, and brought it to a halt. The driver, Markel Campbell, initially barricaded himself inside but was quickly subdued and taken into custody. Inside the car, officers recovered methamphetamine, marijuana, along with evidence of expired registration and no insurance. Campbell was arrested and faces multiple charges, including fleeing, drug possession, and reckless driving. Miller County, Arkansas, November 1st, 2023. Texarkana Police pursued a vehicle with no tail lights speeding at more than 100 mph on I-30. When patrol units joined the chase, the car continued weaving through lanes at over 120 mph. Near mile marker 20, the vehicle suddenly made a sharp turn, lost control, veered off the interstate, and struck a tree. Officers arrived to find the car heavily damaged and the driver, identified as Steve M. Martin Jr., deceased at the scene. The vehicle caught fire shortly after impact but was quickly extinguished by police, securing the area before handing the case over for further investigation. Little Rock, Arkansas, June 24th, 2022. Police observed a silver BMW 535 driven by Isaiah D. Ross traveling at 86 mph on I-30 in a 65 zone. When signaled to stop, Ross accelerated to more than 100 mph, drove into oncoming lanes, and ran multiple red lights in the city. >> 100 The occupant is a white male. Turn east on Maplevale Pike. East on Maplevale Pike. Suspect two times, two white males. Clear. Maple. On 53rd Street near University Avenue, officers executed a forced stop, bringing the BMW to a halt. Ross fled on foot, jumped a fence, and escaped from sight, while the passenger was arrested on scene. STAND CLEAR. A SEARCH OF THE VEHICLE UNCOVERED 21.6 g of Xanax along with a digital scale. Ross now faces multiple charges, including fleeing by vehicle, reckless driving, endangering a minor, possession of controlled substances, and second-degree assault.