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Driver Takes Off at 99 MPH From Arkansas State Police | A Firearm was recovered l Nighttime Pursuit
Driver Takes Off at 99 MPH From Arkansas State Police | A Firearm was recovered l Nighttime Pursuit

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Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDuBTyVXMAwDTvwvzh1Tjg/join Disclaimer: This video is presented for educational and informational purposes only. The information is based on the Arkansas State Police incident report and available evidence. Charges listed b...

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDuBTyVXMAwDTvwvzh1Tjg/join Disclaimer: This video is presented for educational and informational purposes only. The information is based on the Arkansas State Police incident report and available evidence. Charges listed below are based on the official report and should not be interpreted as a final court disposition. Description On September 21, 2026, at approximately 10:55 PM, Arkansas State Police Trooper Dustin Medford observed a silver Volkswagen Jetta traveling on Interstate 30 East near the 134-mile marker. According to the report, Trooper Medford observed the vehicle's speed and driving pattern before deciding to initiate a traffic stop. The traffic stop began near the 3-mile marker. The driver initially moved toward the right shoulder but then continued onto the interstate and accelerated away after deactivating his vehicle's lights. The pursuit continued at speeds above the posted limit, with the vehicle reaching approximately 99 MPH near the 4-mile exit. Trooper Medford continued following the vehicle as the situation developed along Lindsey Road. The encounter involved multiple actions by the driver that led to additional investigative and enforcement activity. The official report identifies Marlon W. Pettigrew as the suspect and lists the vehicle as a gray 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. The vehicle was later towed by East End Wrecker. Watch the full dashcam footage to see how this nighttime pursuit unfolds. Incident Details Date: September 21, 2026 Initial Time: Approximately 10:55 PM Call Time: 11:10 PM Location: Interstate 440 East / Interstate 30 area, Little Rock, Arkansas County: Pulaski County Trooper: Dustin Medford Agency: Arkansas State Police, Troop A Badge Number: 623 Vehicle: 2024 Volkswagen Jetta Color: Gray License Plate: Arkansas BJI35P Vehicle Type: Passenger Car Reported Speed: Approximately 90 MPH in a 65 MPH zone, later reaching 99 MPH Vehicle Status: Towed by East End Wrecker Pursuit Highlights - Trooper Medford observed a silver Volkswagen Jetta traveling on Interstate 30 East. - The vehicle was reportedly not maintaining a continuous steady speed. - The driver accelerated to approximately 90 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. - Trooper Medford activated his emergency equipment. - The driver initially moved toward the right shoulder. - The driver then re-entered the interstate and accelerated away. - The vehicle reached approximately 99 MPH near the 4-mile exit. - The pursuit continued onto Lindsey Road. - The driver threw an object from the driver's-side window. - Trooper Medford continued the pursuit and investigation. - The vehicle was eventually stopped. - A subsequent vehicle search revealed drug paraphernalia, according to the report. - The firearm referenced in the report was collected and stored as evidence. Official Charges Listed in the Report The Arkansas State Police report lists the following charges: - 27-36-204 / 27-50-302(3) — Driving With Lights Off to Avoid Detection - 5-53-111(a), (b)(2) — Tampering With Physical Evidence - 5-54-125(d)(2) — Fleeing, Vehicle or Conveyance, Exceeding the Speed Limit - 5-73-120 — Carrying a Weapon - 27-22-104 — No Liability Insurance - 27-51-201 / 27-50-302(7) — Speeding, More Than 15 MPH Over Limit - 5-64-443(a)(1) — Possession of Drug Paraphernalia The report states that the suspect was transported to PCRDF and charged accordingly. Evidence Shown in the Report Page 4 contains two photographs associated with the investigation. One is labeled "PETTIGREW'S VEHICLE.jpg" and shows the rear portion of the Volkswagen Jetta. The second, labeled "TOSSED GUN.jpg," shows the firearm recovered in the area where the report states an object was thrown from the vehicle. #ArkansasStatePolice #PoliceChase #Dashcam

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