On September 14, 2026, an Arkansas State Police trooper attempted to stop a gold Mazda B2300 near the U.S. 71 and Abbott Loop intersection after discovering the vehicle’s registration had been expired since August 2025. According to the report, the driver failed to stop and continued onto Abbott Loop and Rock Island Road, reaching speeds of approximately 50 MPH on the dirt road while reportedly losing traction multiple times. The pursuit ended when the trooper performed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention at approximately 46 MPH. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Jay McDaniel, was taken into custody and was found to have an active felony warrant out of Scott County for residential burglary. The passenger, Tashina Helton, was transported to Mercy Hospital in Waldron for a minor injury and was later released. McDaniel was charged with Fleeing Vehicle or Conveyance, Reckless Driving 1st Degree – Physical Injury, False Imprisonment 1st Degree, Expired Tags, and No Driver’s License. He was also served the outstanding felony warrant. This video contains footage from the incident and is presented for news, documentary, and public-awareness purposes. #Arkansas #PoliceChase #ArkansasStatePolice