HIGH SPEED PURSUIT (140 MPH) - Dodge Charger vs. Arkansas State Police

Trooper's Narrative:

On Thursday August 29, 2024, at approximately 12:55 p.m. I (Cpl. Arnold) was patrolling Interstate 30 eastbound near the 76
mile marker. I observed a black Dodge Charger (KKA1309 / NC) following a semi truck too closely. I caught up to the suspect
vehicle and it slowed down way below the posted speed limit. I activated my blue lights to conduct a traffic stop on the suspect
vehicle near the 78-mile marker, but the suspect vehicle continued traveling at a slow speed and exited the interstate. The
suspect vehicle took exit 78 and pulled over in the Mobil gas station. I made an attempt at a passenger side approach when the
suspect vehicle fled the traffic stop. The suspect vehicle entered back onto Interstate 30 eastbound and I advised Troop K
dispatch that I was in pursuit and gave dispatch the vehicle description.

The suspect vehicle continued to drive at a high rate of speed and very reckless while passing vehicles along the shoulder. The
suspect vehicle was traveling approximately 140 mph and in and out of traffic. The pursuit traveled to the 88 mile marker where
traffic slowed down, and the suspect vehicle had no where to go. I attempted a TVI while the suspect vehicle turned into me.

This caused disabling damage to the suspect vehicle as well as mine. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Mr. Penny was transported to the Clark County Detention Center and booked on the following charges:

FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY
FLEEING BY VEHICLE
CRIMINAL USE OF PROPERTY
RECKLESS DRIVING