It’s not everyday we see an Arkansas State Police chase in the snow, but this suspect in a Chrysler 300 led troopers in a pursuit with the white stuff at least on the shoulder. We guess that counts as a winter weather chase, at least for the South, because it’s about as close as we’re going to get. And this one ends with a nice PIT maneuver.
Watch a rookie cop PIT his first suspect.
The chase took place back on January 22 in Springdale. Local police responded to a call about shots fired in the area. But when officers tried pulling the Chrysler over, the suspect took off.
At first, speeds were just 60 mph, we’re thinking because the 300 driver was concerned the interstate was going to be slippery. However, before troopers could join in the guy had already pushed the needled to over 100 mph, so we guess he decided ice wasn’t going to be a factor.
What he failed to recognize was the real threat: Arkansas troopers. Three of them responded in the area, moving to join in and end the chase. We see the rest through the dashcam of our camera car.
Troopers blast down the interstate at about 130 mph to catch up to the pursuit in progress, overtaking Springdale Police to then get in position behind the Chrysler 300. We don’t know if the suspect driver spotted them, but he puts on his emergency lights once the lead trooper comes around the lead officer.
If he did recognize ASP troopers, he didn’t do the smart thing and just pull over. We’ve seen this sort of behavior before and can only chalk it up to many criminals honestly being kind of dumb.
The lead trooper does a nice PIT maneuver, sending the Chrysler into the median wire barrier, bringing it to a halt. Why didn’t the guy just pull over? Why even run from police?
Image via Police Pursuits/YouTube
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