Driver Bolts After Traffic Stop — Trooper Hunts Down Hidden Colorado | Arkansas State Police

🚨 Join this channel for exclusive perks! 👉 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDuBTyVXMAwDTvwvzh1Tjg/join ) Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational and informational purposes only. On August 14, 2025, at 9:35 PM, Trooper Philip Gonten of Arkansas State Police Troop I initiated a traffic stop on a tan 2002 Chevrolet Colorado along Bufford Cutoff near Red Bud Road in rural Baxter County. The driver initially stopped but quickly fled, pushing speeds past 80 MPH on narrow county roads, blowing stop signs, and even taking the truck onto gravel roads where heavy dust clouded visibility. The pursuit stretched into Hidden Valley Road before troopers lost sight due to terrain conditions. With the help of a drone from the Mountain Home Police Department, the abandoned Colorado was eventually located deep in the woods. Investigators later confirmed the driver’s true identity after he lied during the stop, and follow-up work led to his arrest the next day. This case shows how quickly a routine stop can turn into a high-risk pursuit and how coordination between agencies plays a key role in resolving these situations. 📌 Incident Details Date: August 14, 2025 Time: 9:35 PM Location: Bufford Rd. / Red Bud Rd. into CR 606, Rural Baxter County, AR Vehicle: 2002 Tan Chevrolet Colorado (AR Plate: BEY54R) Lead Trooper: TFC Philip Gonten (ASP Troop I) Outcome: Vehicle recovered in woods; driver identified and later arrested ⚡ Bullet Highlights ✔ Routine stop over brake light + unconfirmed insurance escalates into pursuit ✔ Driver gives false identity before fleeing at high speeds ✔ Pursuit pushes onto gravel roads, dust forcing troopers to back off ✔ Drone technology helps locate abandoned truck deep in the woods ✔ Follow-up investigation confirms parole absconder behind the wheel ⚖️ Likely Charges Felony Fleeing Obstruction of Governmental Operations (false ID) Reckless Driving Parole Violation 🔖 Hashtags #PoliceChase #ArkansasStatePolice #ChevyColorado