[Music] Did you on November 18th, 2023, a trooper was dispatched to a possible single vehicle accident on I 49. While checking the area, he spotted a black sport bike speeding past in the far left lane. Radar clocked it at 108 mph in a 70 zone. After clearing the initial call, the trooper saw the same bike weaving recklessly through traffic and began to catch up. As the trooper got closer, the black bike was joined by a second white sport bike, both traveling at high speeds with no visible plates. While providing descriptions to dispatch, the black bike rider gave a hand signal and accelerated. The trooper advised dispatch that he was now in active pursuit. [Music] Taking 612 eastbound primary light traffic Springs. Hey, Tony. The motorcyclist showed a high level of skill while trying to evade, but eventually slowed down just enough for the trooper to seize the opportunity. The trooper positioned himself ahead of the suspect, allowing additional units behind to close in and bring the chase to a safe and controlled end. Heat. Heat. Heat. Kill your siren. Siren. Kill your [Music] [Music] siren. Get off the bike. Hey, get off the bike. The suspect was identified as Zachary Bennett. After a search following his arrest, he was placed in the back of the patrol unit. Troopers Walker and Miller remained at the scene to wait for a wrecker to tow the motorcycle. Bennett was transported to the Benton County Detention Center and booked on the following charges: felony fleeing in a vehicle with substantial danger of death. speeding, improper passing on the left, improper passing on the right, reckless driving, improper or unsafe lane change, and failure to yield to an emergency [Music] vehicle. This high-speed chase took place in Lithuania after a biker on a sport bike flew past officers at speeds exceeding 250 kmh. That's over 160 mph. Without hesitation, the officer activated lights and sirens and began the [Music] pursuit. There's no [Music] [Music] yet. [Music] vehicle. The biker weaved and filtered through traffic at an extremely high rate of speed, turning the chase into a chaotic and dangerous situation. The officer considered cancelling the pursuit due to the risk to other drivers, but ultimately decided to continue, determined to stop the reckless rider before someone got hurt. [Music] Welcome to the [Music] office. Never going [Music] Yeah. Heat. [Music] [Music] Just the biker likely realizing the severity of his actions eventually decided to pull over and bring the chase to an end. What could have been just a hefty speeding ticket turned into a much worse situation. He was arrested on the spot and taken into custody. On March 3rd, 2022, troopers were alerted to a motorcycle pursuit initiated by Barto County deputies now heading northbound on IS75 in Gordon County and approaching the Whitfield County line. GSP units were requested for assistance. As one trooper exited the highway to reposition, he observed a single motorcycle headlight speeding past, closely followed by several marked units with lights and sirens activated. The trooper re-entered E75 northbound to join the pursuit with trooper Weaver quickly moving up to take the lead. About 1050, we're still northbound. Copy. 1050 still northbound partial 28 unit 1033 56 left. Yellow 45 blue jacket 13 flight They have they have been too slow. The motorcyclist continued flying down the interstate at a high rate of speed. At that point, troopers had no safe options. Attempting a pit maneuver at that speed could be deadly. Their only choice was to keep the pressure on and wait for the rider to either pull over or make a critical mistake. from time to time to 130. [Music] Don't be trying to walk. [Music] 33. Troopers attempted to box in the motorcyclist, but it wasn't working. Still, they didn't give up on the tactic. Instead, they began pressing in closer, hoping the pressure would cause the suspect to slip up and make a mistake that would allow them to safely end the [Music] pursuit. I'll eat it by all the station. [Music] $3. Going in stage now at 348 trying to jump off 348. Right, left at 151. [Music] 1050. 1050. [Music] The motorcyclist was taken into custody without further incident. He complained of a back injury, prompting troopers to call for medical assistance. Deputies from Katusa County, Ringold Police Department, and Barto County Sheriff's Office all responded to assist at the scene. On November 10th, 2022, a trooper was stationary on I 85 when he observed a black motorcycle traveling northbound at a high rate of speed with no visible tag. Radar confirmed the motorcycle was going 95 mph in a 70 zone. The trooper activated his emergency lights and siren to initiate a traffic stop, but the rider, later identified as Michael Butler, looked over his shoulder and accelerated, initiating a pursuit. That's not [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] The suspect continued driving at a high rate of speed, frequently changing lanes and weaving through traffic. His unpredictable movements made it difficult for troopers to position themselves properly to safely bring the chase to an end. [Music] Thank you. [Music] [Music] All right, we'll be getting back on 85 here in a second. Now came [Music] back. All right, get back on 85. Um, be careful, Ted. He's He's trying to make you hit him. He's stopping. Stopping about 23. Running on foot. Running on foot. Push. Here. Here. Here. Hey. Hey. Hurry. I'm bling. Here. Hey. Mr. Butler jumped off the motorcycle and ran into a wooded area, prompting a foot chase. K9 Kai located him, but Butler resisted, fighting both the K9 and trooper Ginel. After a struggle, he was taken into custody. EMS transported Butler for treatment, and Trooper Ginel was also treated for injuries. At the hospital, Butler told troopers he planned to fight. A records check revealed multiple warrants and confirmed his gang affiliations. On August 22nd, 2022, while stationary on Interstate 20 westbound near Interstate 75 in Atlanta, a trooper observed a black motorcycle weaving through traffic without signaling and speeding well above the 55 mph limit. Radar confirmed the bike was going 110 mph. The trooper activated lights and sirens to conduct a traffic stop, but the rider looked back and immediately accelerated to flee. [Music] on [Music] street clearly. Clear. [Music] The trooper briefly lost sight of the motorcyclist, but with help from radio updates, managed to reposition himself ahead of the suspect's path. Yep. 71 street. Put your hands behind your back. [Applause] [Music] Troopers were able to take the driver identified as Derek Burch into custody. Corporal Enis responded to the scene to handle the crash investigation. Mr. Burch was transported to the Atlanta pre-trial detention center where he was released to detention staff without further incident. On June 2nd, 2023, Trooper Randall was stationary on Interstate 49 when he observed a motorcycle speeding. He quickly pulled out, activated his lights and sirens, and caught up with the rider. The motorcyclist showed no signs of stopping, and the chase was on. Show me 37 southbound 69 105 traffic light 69 left. [Music] Taking power. No, no traffic. [Music] white male, black t-shirt, black helmet. The trooper chose to keep the motorcyclist in sight, anticipating that it would only be a matter of time before he made a mistake. Based on the rider's behavior, the trooper noted he didn't appear skilled enough to maintain control for long. Flex right [Music] off the crash center. Stand by. He's on the side. [Music] Uh, he just hit a fence low. Get me an ambulance. Stand by. Stand by. I don't have on the ground. On it. I'm going to tase your ass right now. Roll over. Roll over. After the motorcyclist crashed into a fence, he attempted to flee on foot. But within seconds, he realized there was no way out. He surrendered and was taken into custody, bringing this chase to a swift end. On March 20th, 2024, the Saline County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a motorcycle. When the rider failed to yield, the deputy disengaged lights and sirens, but continued to follow safely while requesting ASP assistance. 10 states behind him now up on the north interchange 530 initial call to us it was a pursuit but then [Music] the Selen County deputy held off on taking further action waiting for Arkansas state troopers to arrive. Once the troopers joined the chase, they immediately began trying to box the suspect in, applying steady pressure from the start in hopes of forcing a safe [Music] stop. Coming up north change right now. [Music] 16. If you want to deputy still behind him still with us Good. Make sure you didn't take the cane. At this point, four patrol cars were involved in the pursuit. Yet, they struggled to box the suspect in. Every time they closed in, the motorcyclist managed to slip through a gap and continue fleeing, making the chase even more frustrating for the officers on his tail. Don't let him take the left shoulder. He's taking left shoulder. Okay, we're almost down right here. If we can keep that round coming up on your left passing the speed about 130 taking a Chop. The motorcyclist squeezed between the patrol vehicle and the barrier in a final attempt to escape. The trooper quickly exited his unit and physically forced the rider off the motorcycle as he tried to flee. that the suspect was then detained by troopers and later released to the Saline County Sheriff's Office to face charges.