HIGH SPEED PURSUIT through downtown Little Rock at 120 MPH - Arkansas State Police PIT Maneuver

Trooper's Edited Narrative:

On 5/20/2023 at 3:21 PM I, Trooper Jackson Shumate #242, initiated a traffic stop on a black GMC Sierra bearing Arkansas
License Plate #175YXC at US Highway 67 South at the 3 mile marker along with Trooper T. Van Schoyck and Trooper A.
Escamilla.
The vehicle was known to be driven by Arrested Person Christopher Monroe, who was wanted for drug traffic
charges out of Sherwood PD. He also had an another active warrant out of Rockwall County, Texas for Evading in a Motor
Vehicle, entered just ten days prior. Arrested Person Monroe had fled from the Arkansas State Police on 05/04/2023 and on
05/19/2023. Trooper A. Escamilla drove beside the vehicle and confirmed that Arrested Person Monroe was driving. Due to
Arrested Person Monroe's criminal history and fleeing history, we attempted to box him in to prevent him from being able to flee
and become a danger to the public. However, Arrested Person Monroe was able to maneuver out of the box and rammed into
Trooper A. Escamilla's patrol vehicle as she attempted to block him with her vehicle. He then began to flee the scene.

Trooper T. Van Schoyck took primary in the pursuit and immediately attempted a TVI (Tactical Vehicle Intervention) on
Arrested Person Monroe's vehicle. The TVI was ineffective and caused Trooper T. Van Schoyck to spin out. I then took primary
in the pursuit.
Throughout the pursuit, Arrested Person Monroe drove in a reckless manner that showed no regard for the public's safety.

Sgt. Briggs performed a TVI, which flipped the vehicle over. The following was found:
64 grams of ecstasy
100 grams of meth
436 grams of cocaine
89 grams of fentanyl pills
182 grams of marijuana
12 grams heroin
46 grams of Xanax
$8,612 in cash
Taurus handgun
Various drug paraphernalia

Charges include:
Trafficking fentanyl
Trafficking cocaine
Possession with purpose to deliver ecstasy
Possession with purpose to deliver heroin
Possession with purpose to deliver meth
Possession with purpose to deliver cocaine
Possession with purpose to deliver marijuana
Possession with purpose to deliver Xanax
Felony Fleeing
Simultaneous possession of drugs and firearm
Unauthorized use of property
Aggravated assault on Law Enforcement
Possession of firearm of certain persons
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Various traffic charges

[PolicePursuits]

Trooper's Edited Narrative:

On 5/20/2023 at 3:21 PM I, Trooper Jackson Shumate #242, initiated a traffic stop on a black GMC Sierra bearing Arkansas
License Plate #175YXC at US Highway 67 South at the 3 mile marker along with Trooper T. Van Schoyck and Trooper A.
Escamilla.
The vehicle was known to be driven by Arrested Person Christopher Monroe, who was wanted for drug traffic
charges out of Sherwood PD. He also had an another active warrant out of Rockwall County, Texas for Evading in a Motor
Vehicle, entered just ten days prior. Arrested Person Monroe had fled from the Arkansas State Police on 05/04/2023 and on
05/19/2023. Trooper A. Escamilla drove beside the vehicle and confirmed that Arrested Person Monroe was driving. Due to
Arrested Person Monroe's criminal history and fleeing history, we attempted to box him in to prevent him from being able to flee
and become a danger to the public. However, Arrested Person Monroe was able to maneuver out of the box and rammed into
Trooper A. Escamilla's patrol vehicle as she attempted to block him with her vehicle. He then began to flee the scene.

Trooper T. Van Schoyck took primary in the pursuit and immediately attempted a TVI (Tactical Vehicle Intervention) on
Arrested Person Monroe's vehicle. The TVI was ineffective and caused Trooper T. Van Schoyck to spin out. I then took primary
in the pursuit.
Throughout the pursuit, Arrested Person Monroe drove in a reckless manner that showed no regard for the public's safety.

Sgt. Briggs performed a TVI, which flipped the vehicle over. The following was found:
64 grams of ecstasy
100 grams of meth
436 grams of cocaine
89 grams of fentanyl pills
182 grams of marijuana
12 grams heroin
46 grams of Xanax
$8, 612 in cash
Taurus handgun
Various drug paraphernalia

Charges include:
Trafficking fentanyl
Trafficking cocaine
Possession with purpose to deliver ecstasy
Possession with purpose to deliver heroin
Possession with purpose to deliver meth
Possession with purpose to deliver cocaine
Possession with purpose to deliver marijuana
Possession with purpose to deliver Xanax
Felony Fleeing
Simultaneous possession of drugs and firearm
Unauthorized use of property
Aggravated assault on Law Enforcement
Possession of firearm of certain persons
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Various traffic charges

[bandwagon]

As someone who has purchased ex-police vehicles before from auctions, I will have to triple check to be sure they're not from Arkansas. They give these cars absolute hell.

[benflint]

This is how the whole country should treat these people and there would be a lot less of them running.

[kevincoverstone]

I really like watching Arkansas state trooper videos.

[Eudi]

I’m astounded by the number of people who aren’t paying attention and don’t pull over for the cops.

[glennelbey]

Truly a thing of beauty. Movie stuntmen could not have created a more satisfying scene.

[ampattillo]

I live in Little Rock and it makes me glad to see criminals still treated like criminals. I wish more of the country had such a luxury.

[khing]

He didn't give a flying fuck when he was fleeing, they did the same when he was caught.

[e.m.]

Them Troopers was 1000% pissed off at him. Trooper who pitted him almost rolled over too.

[mattfoley]

One of the most satisfying PITs ever. No innocent civilians were hurt and this POS broke his leg.

[gusjones]

Them troopers don't hold anything back. I love that, "My leg's broke", "Well, that's your fault"

[PalmBeachCountyWithPatrick]

These, Arkansas officers and troopers are kick ass. My total respect to them. Thank you for your service.

[geoffreyball]

my god!! i was on the edge of my seat and shouting at the screen. oh boy you american police sure are some guys to show respect to, be safe, peace and respect from the uk, x...

[oldmanbs]

Don’t want to be treated like this……. Don’t run from the police, be an adult and take your responsibility

[danieljohn]

Always respect a department that turns off all their sirens when they stop.

[ottomueller]

My leg is broke that's your fault LMAO, I like these cops.

[gemorris]

Now that's how to conduct a PIT maneuver! Well done Trooper Shumate!

[domiefromtheblock]

troopers were PISSED to say the least.

[megarth]

Now that’s how a criminal should be treated. Why give them any respect?

[chelinfusco]

This is NOT Wisconsin or California police...this is ARKANSAS and don't you forget it.