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What starts as a routine patrol in Bentonville, Arkansas, quickly turns into a dangerous high-speed pursuit. A rider on a green Kawasaki sport bike has already fled from local police and is now weaving through city streets with no license plate, no intention of stopping, and seemingly no concern for anyone in his path. Over the next several minutes, speeds will approach 100 mph, multiple red lights will be ignored, and officers will struggle to bring the reckless rider under control. But despite the bike's speed and agility, the Arkansas State Police aren't about to give up. Earlier that evening, this patch alerts troopers at Bentonville Police had briefly pursued a green sport motorcycle before terminating the chase. Moments later, new information comes in. The motorcycle is reportedly traveling eastbound on 14th Street. Trooper Frick positions himself near the rider's last known location and soon spots the motorcycle ahead. As the patrol vehicle gets behind the bike and activates emergency lights and sirens, the rider immediately accelerates away. The pursuit is officially underway. The motorcycle turns onto Water Tower Road and rapidly gains speed. The rider begins pushing the Kawasaki well beyond normal traffic speeds while approaching a busy roundabout. Traffic conditions remain unpredictable, yet the suspect continues riding aggressively. Every intersection now presents a potential danger to motorists and pedestrians. The rider appears determined to create as much distance as possible between himself and pursuing officers. After clearing the roundabout, the motorcycle heads west on 8th Street. The rider ignores traffic signals and continues accelerating through the city. Officers maintain pursuit while attempting to keep visual contact. The Kawasaki's acceleration allows it to open small gaps, but the troopers remain close behind. With every block, the risk to the public increases. The rider begins using increasingly dangerous tactics. He enters opposing traffic lanes, cuts through intersections, and ignores multiple traffic controls. Several vehicles are forced to react as a motorcycle passes through heavily traveled areas. Despite these risks, the rider shows no signs of surrendering. >> South on G Street. Negative, he kept going left on H Street. >> [music] >> Left on G Street, southbound 49. Hey, he don't know how to ride at all, so he ain't getting far. South on Main. >> As the pursuit continues through Bentonville, the motorcycle reaches speeds approaching 90 mph. The rider starts splitting lanes between vehicles and squeezing through narrow openings in traffic. Troopers carefully balance pursuit tactics with public safety considerations. One mistake at these speeds could have catastrophic consequences. A second Arkansas State Police unit joins the pursuit. Trooper Sheldon Phipps assumes the secondary position and begins handling radio communications. With two units now involved, officers look for opportunities to safely end the chase. The motorcycle, however, remains highly maneuverable and difficult to contain. Officers attempt to influence the rider's direction and limit escape routes. At one point, the motorcycle is forced off the roadway briefly, but manages to regain control. Instead of slowing down, the rider returns to the roadway and accelerates once again. The chase is now moving toward Bella Vista Parkway. The pursuit transitions onto faster roads where speeds continue climbing. The motorcycle blasts through additional intersections while maintaining a significant speed advantage over surrounding traffic. Even with emergency lights and sirens active, the rider refuses to stop. The situation is becoming increasingly dangerous. >> [music] >> 40 miles >> Notify the fire department. Notify the fire department. The 40 West Freeway is blocked. >> Approaching the northern portion of the pursuit route, officers attempt coordinated positioning to prevent further escape. The Kawasaki repeatedly slips through gaps that would stop most vehicles. Meanwhile, Trooper Phipps begins experiencing overheating issues with his patrol vehicle and temporarily falls back. Trooper Fritchie resumes the primary position. The motorcycle continues northbound at speeds nearing 100 mph. Roadside businesses, intersections, and merging traffic create constant hazards, yet the rider remains committed to fleeing. Troopers stay patient, waiting for the right opportunity. Eventually, that opportunity begins to appear. The motorcycle suddenly slows down. For the first time during the pursuit, the rider appears uncertain about his next move. Officers close the distance. The available space begins shrinking rapidly. The pursuit is nearing its conclusion. >> The motorcycle makes contact with the patrol vehicle during a final maneuver. Moments later, the rider loses momentum and enters the ditch beside the roadway. Rather than continuing to resist, he quickly dismounts. Officers move in to secure the scene. The chase that began nearly 15 minutes earlier is finally over. The rider, later identified as Jacob Williams, is taken into custody without further incident. During the booking process, approximately 5 g of methamphetamine are reportedly discovered on his person, resulting in additional charges. What began as a motorcycle fleeing a traffic stop ultimately ended with multiple criminal charges and a dangerous pursuit brought to a safe conclusion by Arkansas State Police. If you enjoyed this breakdown of real police pursuits and law enforcement dash cam footage, be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for more high-speed chases, body cam videos, and law enforcement stories. >> That was real stupid, you know that? >> Yeah. >> Is it Is the bike stolen? >> No. >> Is the water running? You have a warrant? >> No. Yeah, yeah. >> What's it for? You missed court or something stupid? >> Huh? >> You missed court or something stupid? >> Oh, say what? >> Yeah. Stand up. Put your feet under you. One, two, three. That was not sticking your foot. >> That was my foot. >> Yeah. >> Dude, you don't know how to ride. You wouldn't have run from me. Why did you run from me? I don't know. >> You got nothing else on you, do you? You been to prison before? Well, you're getting ready to go. I don't care if it's not comfortable. I'll do it myself there. You got that little phone on? Yeah, all the way from uh >> I didn't know it was all the way from there. >> Yeah, from Bentonville. Hitting on the right bike. >> I don't think we got >> Like 9 miles an hour. >> Well, I was talking to him. He was down around the corner waiting. I said, "All right." So, he's got a orange suit. >> All right, now we're going to get it towed off and we'll be good to go. >> Did you say 41? >> Yeah, that's how you got smoked. >> I've got to say all 41 got away. >> Oh, yeah, cuz they start going right and then they cut back in. >> Yeah. >> You'd think that would have been like a big loss. >> Stuffed my car up. Oh, CDL. >> They stuffed >> Did you try to get a VIN off the bike at all? >> Say that ain't stolen, but I'm not sure. >> All right, get over. >> I hit him. >> Oh, I hit him. >> We were like 5 miles an hour just to get him off. He like scratched my car a little bit.
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