Trooper's Report: On June 11, 2024, at approximately 8:10 AM, I, Trooper Chris Dunham, was notified by Troop C Dispatch of a vehicle pursuit involving a stolen vehicle at the 17 mile-marker southbound in Missouri in excess of 100 miles per hour, and Missouri State Highway Patrol was requesting assistance. The vehicle was described as a gray 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Dispatch also relayed that spike strips were deployed in Missouri, disabling one of the vehicle’s tires. I responded to the 67 mile-marker and set up spike strips utilizing the concrete barrier of the overpass as hard cover. Dispatch advised via radio that New Madrid Police Department (Missouri) and Missouri State Highway Patrol terminated the pursuit at the state line. Blytheville Police Department Officers were able to make visual contact with the vehicle at the 68 mile-marker. As the vehicle approached the 67 mile-marker, I was able to positively identify it and I deployed spike strips at approximately 8:30 AM, effectively on an additional two tires. I then got in my patrol vehicle, activated my emergency equipment, and gave chase to the fleeing vehicle. I was able to catch up to the vehicle near the 66 mile-marker with a Blytheville Police Department unit pursuing behind it. I took primary position in the pursuit as the vehicle began moving onto the shoulder of the roadway. At this time, the vehicle’s tires began denigrating, causing rubber and debris to fly from the vehicle. The vehicle continued on the shoulder at approximately 35 miles per hour with three of its tires deflated and damaged. The suspect still not show any signs of stopping. Due to the risk to other traffic present, and an active work zone beginning at the 63 mile-marker, I attempted to move to the vehicle’s right side to perform a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI). As I approached the vehicle’s right side, the driver moved to the right in attempt to block the maneuver. I moved to the vehicle’s left side and performed a successful TVI on the fleeing vehicle, causing the suspect to spin to the left into the cable barrier roadside and become disabled. As I turned around and took a tactical position, units with the Blytheville Police Department were taking the driver, Steven McDaniel, into custody. The vehicle was cleared and later inventoried before being towed. The vehicle was later confirmed to be stolen out of Champaign, Illinois. McDaniel was transported to the Mississippi County Sheriff's Office and charged with Fleeing-Felony, Theft by Receiving, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended, Fail to Show Insurance, No Seatbelt, Defective Tires, Improper Lane Usage, and Speeding. Due to the incident taking place within the city limits of Blytheville, and the Blytheville Police Departments assistance, Blytheville Police Department’s Sgt. John Nelson will assist in the arraignment of McDaniel.

@cherylhuot4436

8 күн бұрын

That spike strip really rips up tires fast! Loved how the trooper got traffic moving as fast as possible! I’m always astounded at the fitness difference between Troopers and local PDs.

@richardg.7455

8 күн бұрын

Charged him with defective tires after spiking him. Lol

@glennrishton5679

8 күн бұрын

@@cherylhuot4436 Troopes seem to care about getting people on the road moving as soon a reasonably possible. I was glad to see some jackass didnt blow by the police and troopers at 70mph too.

@christhornton1785

8 күн бұрын

​@richardg.7455 Yeah. I too thought it was pretty funny.

I love that they charged him with defective tires.

@aerialcat1

8 күн бұрын

@Jack: it’s ASP’s attention to detail that impresses me, I’m surprised that they didn’t include littering.

@user-pq9zc3uc7m

8 күн бұрын

@@aerialcat1 If they see your comment, they will.

@garys5175

8 күн бұрын

That is effing hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

@silverbackhayabusa

8 күн бұрын

Charge the trucker for not yielding. He should have been nowhere near that PIT'ed vehicle. He chose not to yield so he could get past the cops. I understand his desire but that's not yielding to the cops.

@Speedster___

8 күн бұрын

I mean to be fair it wasn’t the result of ASP as it was technically MoPo

"The good news is, we've recovered your stolen Jeep." "The bad news is, the thief tried to run in Arkansas."

@Zerbey

5 күн бұрын

Insurance will cover it, it would be more of an inconvenience and a funny video to show to family for me.

@Damoinion

5 күн бұрын

@@Zerbey Sure, but as far as I understand the rules on insurance in the USA, depending on where the vehicle was owned/insured, the cover may only be for "3rd party liability" and not theft as opposed to several other options,like "full cover" or "theft and liability" etc

@Truthisstrangerthanfiction8

4 күн бұрын

@@Damoinion The cop’s bond will pay for it; its a tort.

Dude is REAL lucky that 18-wheeler didn't make his day a whole lot worse.

Don't mess with ASP!! They will spike your tires AND charge you with defective tires!!

@user-yw4bg2pn1e

8 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@BumbleBB

8 күн бұрын

He was successfully spiked in Missouri, so technically entered Arkansas with \defective tires. LOL 😆😆😂😂

@redwolfexr

8 күн бұрын

Won't hold up in court, though it IS funny.

@wristwatch-trader7237

7 күн бұрын

@@redwolfexr Actually, it might. See above - he was spiked in Missouri so he already had the defective tires entering Arkansas lmao

@redacted6650

7 күн бұрын

@@wristwatch-trader7237Even if it doesn't, this is a red state, so he'll end up spending a couple years in the pokey anyways

The trucker with that coil of Steel should get an award of some kind for knowing exactly how to chain down his load. He had to come to a very quick stop and yet that coil of Steel is still in its original position.

@Neverdie242

7 күн бұрын

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. When he checked his load, I bet he got another link or two.

@ewillson4953

7 күн бұрын

Great control of 18 wheel,thank you trucker of being on your toes❤

@azroseazlang9995

7 күн бұрын

He should have never been in that lane far right Not far left idiot truck driver

@M231231

7 күн бұрын

Coil is between two 4x4s set in items called coil racks. Very difficult for coil to move.

@richardredlak3407

6 күн бұрын

He should be charged with reckless driving for following emergency vehicles that close, especially in a police chase

Spike strips, TVI, AND handcuffs! ASP provides FULL SERVICE!

@erikbergum2586

8 күн бұрын

And a punk on the run. His running days are over.

@handydave4253

7 күн бұрын

Don’t forget the free ride to the Happy Hotel.

I love the way the trooper started getting the traffic flowing again -instead of just holding everyone up

@ffjsb

8 күн бұрын

There wasn't that much traffic. If he hadn't complied, it would've been stopped for a lot longer.

@rickschell7874

8 күн бұрын

In Pa., all lanes would be closed for hours!

@brentlanyon4654

8 күн бұрын

He could have waited 10 seconds to let the big rig by...

@johnevans9751

8 күн бұрын

@@rickschell7874 Both directions

@jar4554

8 күн бұрын

Well you'd think all these cop cars coming by and debris flying that the trucker would have checked up and been prepared to stop. Not ASP fault the trucker is not bright. Those last minute pits deter or at least slow the perps from running. They weren't stopping, they kept slow rolling prob get prepared to flee on foot.

I've said this many times before, but how can you not appreciate and respect the fact that ASP's second priority (after getting the bad guy) is getting the highway back open. Man, I love that. The state I live in would shut down the highway for hours to "investigate", even though it's all been recorded.

The 18 wheeler has some strong nerves.

Not the smartest PIT, truck driver can't stop that 25K pound steel coil on a dime. Good job Mr Truck Driver.

@wbforsure2104

7 күн бұрын

More like 45k lb coil. I've hauled many between 42k and 48k

@bradleysmith2021

6 күн бұрын

If I was driving that rig, I’d be happy to make a witness statement right after I change my shorts!

@teddibear1943

6 күн бұрын

I am not an expert in pit maneuvers or driving a truck, but it seemed dangerous to pit the Jeep, knowing it would go to the left in front of the rig. The Jeep had blown tires, it wasn't going anywhere fast, anytime soon.

Imagine running for the state line and when you find yourself in your new state it's freaking ARKANSAS

@JoeOvercoat

3 күн бұрын

“That’s when he knew he beeped up.”

This trooper took charge and got the traffic moving again quick. Excellent work!

@charlesbaker1403

5 күн бұрын

He don't brook no sh*t!

@charlesbaker1403

5 күн бұрын

He don't put up with no sh*t.

Trucker: Cool! A car chase! 15 seconds later: Dammit, they crashed him out RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! I gotta go people. I'm workin'.

I am always impressed by how Arkansas troopers immediately take leadership of a situation and give directives to the other cops to get the road open again.

@Truthisstrangerthanfiction8

4 күн бұрын

They are heroes. Not! 😂

Wow! A pursuit + Pit + disabled vehicle 🚗 + arrest perp + open traffic = all in a matter of 10 mins! Impressive ASP

I've seen several videos of Arkansas state cops in action. These people mean business. Respect for mad skills.

@charlesbaker1403

5 күн бұрын

Day not be puttin' up wiff no sh*t.

I Trucked for 13 years I guarantee you that truck driver was looking for a truck stop I need me a damn beer f-k this shit

Trucker with coil of steel just shit his pants.

@jamesgullo8240

8 күн бұрын

Oh yeah!

@Alex-xi2nz

8 күн бұрын

Thought the same thing. They call them suicide coils for many reasons.

@howieb3344

8 күн бұрын

Yes, you have to have a controlled stop with those on board. Scary!

@wiuser1745

8 күн бұрын

That's one of the most dangerous loads to haul. He was praying the rigging held as he stopped. Wow, what are the odds of that happening in front of him?

@redwolfexr

8 күн бұрын

yeah, trooper was in a bit of a hurry to TDI --he was already on the shoulder. That is the WORST load to flip a car in front of.

I love the new ASP flatbed pursuit vehicles

Love the trooper’s attention to the blocked traffic and getting it immediately flowing !!!!!

Not even a few seconds in and I'm already being pitted out by ASP LOL

Charged him with "defective tires", that's harsh😂

Damn, i feel for that truck driver.

@ffjsb

8 күн бұрын

Idiot should be paying attention to what's going on.

I don’t understand the comments about the women when several of the men were big as well. The trooper was the only one slim and trim. For those who didn’t read the report, the PIT was performed because they were coming to a construction zone.

@rickmiller1429

8 күн бұрын

The PIT was performed because, well, welcome to Arkansas!!! They do it all the time.

@ColeHenrich

8 күн бұрын

state troopers are held to a much higher standard than local cops.

@dalewood5964

7 күн бұрын

I did see several men that were fit and healthy looking. But a couple of those girls scared me. They may not be fit but they look mean as a bear. 😂

@kevino4846

7 күн бұрын

@@dalewood5964 Best watch yourself, Ana will get you. She don't play.

@dalewood5964

7 күн бұрын

@@kevino4846 you got that right. She is one tough girl.

I’m always impressed with ASP Troopers concern to clear the lanes and get traffic rolling again,good job Trooper.

As a former trucker, that's a holy s--t stop. Having a role of Steel on a flatbed.

@JoeOvercoat

3 күн бұрын

Impromptu safety inspection.

Great work ASP. That would been a 3 hour pursuit in most states and then the highway would be closed for hours after a minor police-involved collision!

Just goes to show how one simply cannot outrun the speed of a police radio folks... Too bad about the stolen vehicle being totaled.

Great car positioning for the camera.

ASP sure know how to keep body shops in business.

I love the commitment to keeping traffic moving. Trooper Dunham wasn't fooled by his rolling blowout (I was just stopping) BS. Awfully close to the Ultimate TVI with that flatbed truck.

I hope that tractor trailer has a dash cam, I bet that's one hell of a video to watch.

At least that coil didn't end up in the sleeper. Was a short chase, too.

@ArmyOne519

7 күн бұрын

Hooah 🇺🇸

I feel bad for the actual owner as the vehicle suffered extensive damage.

@charlesbaker1403

5 күн бұрын

Da' wha' in sure ants be fo'.

Man, that trucker has a front row seat! hehe. Good pit!

Running to Arkansas is like the pigeon running to the cat.

People in the slow lane coming up on this are probably wondering why there are so many LEO for this "accident."

I imagine the cops were disappointed that he got out on the ground so quick they didn't get to say "show me your fxcking hands!"

@jennifer7330

8 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@redwolfexr

8 күн бұрын

I am sure they were still screaming it -- we just didn't hear it.

@HPS321

6 күн бұрын

Was not that POS first time assuming the position.

The charge of "Defective Tires" is interesting!

Truck driver had the best seat in the house today.!!

"I got me a regular Ben-Hur down here!" Sheriff JW Pepper circa. 1973

Trooper Dunham acted decisively every step of the way. Professional to the core.

I like the way Arkansas troopers get the road open asap.. N.Y. would have shut down the entire section of the highway for a six hour investigation.

📌📌📌 Wait is that an "unusual suspect"?! 🤔

@greggkonitski743

8 күн бұрын

should have been listed as special edition on the thumbnail

@dougt5357

8 күн бұрын

Yes! Yes it is! In fact, two of three PP videos tonight were perps lacking melanin!

@slidetek

8 күн бұрын

‘Bout time some of the rest of us started pulling our felonious weight around here!

@athenathegreatandpowerful6365

8 күн бұрын

Ya got dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate. Same culture or lack thereof

ASP always does such a great job in getting traffic flowing again. Wow! Three videos tonight (love Friday nights and Police Pursuits!) and 2 of 3 perps were melanin deprived individuals. Even up the odds.

Nice and clean. You love to see it.

Troopers have some obvious fitness standards that far exceed the local cops. By a longshot!

@Audra1964

8 күн бұрын

They all look like Marine drill Sargents to me.

@bruce9648

6 күн бұрын

​@@Audra1964You will never see a fat highway patrolman in any state They do have more physical fitness standards it's just like the Marines You will never see a overweight marine that has a lot to do with a physical demands that are placed on us our physical fitness tests are at least double and sometimes triple then what other branches of service have to do we also do pull-ups The only branch that does them Why because they hard as hell anyone can drop down and do a push-up that you tell that same person that you would give them $500 to do one pull-up there won't be able to do it anyway This could be a bias report on my end but it's not I mean it could be biased but it's factual as well 🇺🇲🦅🌍⚓ USMC

@Audra1964

6 күн бұрын

@@bruce9648 Respect. Thank you for your service.

Driving an SUV, gets spiked, keeps driving... smart, really smart. I mean dumb, really dumb. 😂

Perp was charged with "defective tires," hahahahaha

Whoever invented the dash cam is a genius.

Uhmm... that jeeps tires are flying apart from that "good spike", and they are now coming to a stop (or at least slowing down considerably) with several cops behind them on the RIGHT side of the hwy.. so, instead of getting along side and pushing them off the road, a pit maneuver is used to slide them BACK across both lanes into the path of a big rig hauling super heavy rolled steel?!! My God.. I'm betting the rig driver thought the fiasco was coming to an end on the right shoulder and probably crapped his pants when he had to lock it down to keep from hitting everyone! IF that rolled steel broke loose, it would have probably killed the truck driver and everyone in front of it. Talk about brake checking a semi hauling one of the most dangerous loads out there... WTH!

Apparently mr. Mcdaniel didn’t hear about Arkansas and how ASP gets on ur ass. They are relentless and don’t quit. He choose the wrong state to try and flee.

Surely these geniuses have not been adequately informed that Arkansas is ready for you--even at 8:00am in the morning, lol!

For those who are going to type "Hey look, no usual suspects comments on this video. Well, here is a detailed explanation as to why. Probably because he didn't bring out the "I can't breathe", "I didn't do anything", "I wanna call my momma." He didn't resist arrest, he didn't use any expletives of any kind and he assumed total responsibility for his actions. It was a fair cop and he owned up. This is why there are no "usual suspect", comments for this video.

Haha defective tires. Damn straight you spiked me! 🤣

V6 charger takes forever to hit 100. Big difference between that and the hemi.

If you listen closely you can hear Overnight Celebrity by Twista playing in the background at some point 😂

I hate to say but the truck driver was an idiot why did they not slow down when the cops where ahead of him and trying to pit him. He was just cruising along with them when the cop came up past them to pit the jeep. Was he trying to pass them when they were following the jeep with the spiked out tires??

Missouri and Arkansas working together, let's go!!!! My home state is helping y'all, Arkansas Natives, they're always ready for something going down in your state.

That V6 sounds like it’s gonna blow!

Love how even the semi driver helped out!

Looks like hes been stealing from the bakery too. Tubby

1:33 (J)ust (E)njoy (E)very (P)it Grand Cherokee

It must be a nightmare driving in Arkansas. A total free for all.

Lookee here - an un-usual suspect!

@ArmyOne519

7 күн бұрын

Right 😂?

He is a true badass.

I wish the Arkansas state troopers would hold training for other state troopers across the nation. Man they good at what they do !!

Running so fast his hair blew off.

Everyone cool, calm, and relaxed. Music playing in the background. Just another day @ the office for ASP.

I'm noticing more Explorer police utilities entering service with the ASP. They aren't quite as fast as the Chargers, but they move right along, and here is an example. A high speed TVI as neat as can be. All in a day's work for the ASP.

Troopers like, "This Ar- kansas not Your-kansas..."

💙💙 thank you ASP and MSP law enforcement for putting your lives at risk to stop some irresponsible idiot!! 😮💙💙👍🏼👍🏼

A real to life intra-state Mugg n Thugg.... Now resting so peaceful at the local Greybar Hotel.

Arkansas state trooper s keep up the amazing job you are awesome 😎🤩😍👍💯🆒

Everyone is a Monday morning quarterback…

@kmonto1971

8 күн бұрын

Damn that freedom of speech, right?

@StevenG222

8 күн бұрын

Yep, they watch some videos in their safe space and they become experts on policing and handling stressful situations!

@bruce9648

6 күн бұрын

​@@kmonto1971being able to speak your mind freely and at the same time knowing what you are talking about are completely two different things.. This is KZread land where like they said everybody is a Monday morning quarterback.. what gets me is somebody makes a comment and then you have five other people reply to that comment because they actually think that the post they just read is true I mean I don't expect anyone to trust anything I post because I sure don't trust anything I read it's up to everyone to vet whatever they read to see if there's any truth in it One thing I can say if I post a stat or something I tell people where to go to get this information.. All our freedoms are starting to erode as the country gets older and older I mean I can wrap it up with this women are not free today to play in sports with other women they're not even free to have locker rooms where they can feel safe among others instead today our society allows just the opposite to happen we went from being a powerhouse to the laughing stock of the world 🇺🇲🦅🌍⚓ USMC

They do a pit in front of a semi with a coil on the deck. That was stupid

Are laws need to be tougher on stolen vehicles

I'll never understand ppl ... I'd think 4 tires would be costly enough, then to keep rolling and get TVId ..... They just keep on showing their intellect. I'm glad they're footing the bill.

all these police and other law and emergency services involved to get this thiefing guy behind bars.....hope he gets enough years in prison....

What is it about Arkansas that there s a pursuit damn near everyday?

Dudes walking around in hoodies in June in Arkansas? Yeah they up to something 😒

When traffic see's more than one officer speeding with lights and sirens, that means keep your asses back cause there are going to be spike strips and pit maneuvers ahead.

Felontavious got arrested again.

We had a fellow Deputy that’s always said he was “trying to catch up to one”….. we called him condiment (for the ketchup)!

Stolen car officially destroyed.

The semi driver is probably cussing

Usual suspect

Someone forgot to tell this individual about The Dodge Chargers, the P.I.T. and The Arkansas State Police

Defective tires! Hahahahaha

ANOTHER DAM GOOD VIDEO

Love it when they include a Semi truck to take part in the action 😂😂😂😂

Why can't county sheriffs stay in shape like state troopers do?

👏Professional police officers👌

How does somebody that says "Out the way" become a police officer?

The trucker tried to pass an active police chase.

5:00 A police officer directing traffic should put on their reflective safety vest. Come on guys.

I’m all about a great PIT / TVI, but I feel like that one came a bit prematurely, and not done in a safety oriented fashion. It could just be me, but I feel this particular PIT / TVI should have been towards the right shoulder, and not towards the median. There was a flatbed driver hauling what looks to be a coil, and those range from 5-20 tons. You can’t exactly stop on a dime. Perhaps the trooper did that intentionally in an effort to save the taxpayers some money, had the tractor smashed into the stolen vehicle. Again, this is merely my opinion as a truck driver. Stay safe out there! Over & Out.

One thing is 100% factual: Do not mess with Arkansas State Police!. Anyone that runs from them is out of their mind regardless of the performance of your car. Pure stupidity to attempt it.

I hope the semi was OK.