Honda Motorcycle has some tricks to escape the Arkansas State Police pursuit ...but is caught later!

On March 4, 2023, at approximately 5:12 PM, I conducted a traffic stop on United States Highway 79 at United States Highway
278, on a Red Honda Motorcycle, for no license plate. The driver (Curtis Hicks) stopped on Wiggins Marden Road near the
front entrance of Harrell Field Airport.
I made contact with Hicks and advised who I was and the reason I stopped him. As I spoke to Hicks I asked if he had his
driver's license and he stated he had one just not with him. I asked Hicks if he had any vehicle information and he stated he
didn't. After getting Hicks information I went back to my unit to check it. As I checked his information I observed him to not have
a valid motorcycle endorsement. I went back to speak with Hicks and to get the vehicle information number. As I went to speak
with Hicks, I asked if he had anyone to come get the motorcycle or if he had a preference on a wrecker. Hicks stated he wanted
Buddy's Wrecker. I advised I would call them and asked for him to step off the bike. At that time I created distance from me and
Hicks for safety.
As I backed up from Hicks, he started his motorcycle. I advised Hicks to stop and he began to flee from the
traffic stop.
As Hicks fled he proceeded to turn left onto Airport Road. Hicks then turned right onto United States Highway 79. As Hicks
turned onto United States Highway 79, he crossed left of center and began to drive north in the southbound lane, swerving in
and out of the traffic lanes. Hicks traveled north approximately 12 miles in the southbound lane barely missing southbound
traffic. Due to safety reasons, as we approached the intersection of United States Highway 79 at United States Highway 79-B in
Bearden, Sergeant Wade Schanzlin advised to terminate pursuit.
At approximately 6:14 PM, I was contacted by Sheriff Vernon Morris of Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Morris stated
after we terminated pursuit, Chief Deputy Daniel Foster and Deputy Adam McGilton began to pursue Hicks down Calhoun
County Roads. Sheriff Morris stated they took Hicks into custody and transported him to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
where he was released on citations.
After Calhoun County released Hicks, I took him into custody and he was transported to the Ouachita County Sheriff's Office.
Hicks will be charged with the following: Felony Fleeing by Vehicle, Fail to Register Vehicle, No Liability Insurance, Reckless
Driving 1st, Driving the Wrong Way Down a One-Way Roadway, Left of Center, Improper Lane Usage, No Motorcycle Operator
License, and Fail to Present Driver's License.

[@PolicePursuits]

On March 4, 2023, at approximately 5:12 PM, I conducted a traffic stop on United States Highway 79 at United States Highway 278, on a Red Honda Motorcycle, for no license plate. The driver (Curtis Hicks) stopped on Wiggins Marden Road near the front entrance of Harrell Field Airport. I made contact with Hicks and advised who I was and the reason I stopped him. As I spoke to Hicks I asked if he had his driver's license and he stated he had one just not with him. I asked Hicks if he had any vehicle information and he stated he didn't. After getting Hicks information I went back to my unit to check it. As I checked his information I observed him to not have a valid motorcycle endorsement. I went back to speak with Hicks and to get the vehicle information number. As I went to speak with Hicks, I asked if he had anyone to come get the motorcycle or if he had a preference on a wrecker. Hicks stated he wanted Buddy's Wrecker. I advised I would call them and asked for him to step off the bike. At that time I created distance from me and Hicks for safety. As I backed up from Hicks, he started his motorcycle. I advised Hicks to stop and he began to flee from the traffic stop. As Hicks fled he proceeded to turn left onto Airport Road. Hicks then turned right onto United States Highway 79. As Hicks turned onto United States Highway 79, he crossed left of center and began to drive north in the southbound lane, swerving in and out of the traffic lanes. Hicks traveled north approximately 12 miles in the southbound lane barely missing southbound traffic. Due to safety reasons, as we approached the intersection of United States Highway 79 at United States Highway 79-B in Bearden, Sergeant Wade Schanzlin advised to terminate pursuit. At approximately 6:14 PM, I was contacted by Sheriff Vernon Morris of Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Morris stated after we terminated pursuit, Chief Deputy Daniel Foster and Deputy Adam McGilton began to pursue Hicks down Calhoun County Roads. Sheriff Morris stated they took Hicks into custody and transported him to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office where he was released on citations. After Calhoun County released Hicks, I took him into custody and he was transported to the Ouachita County Sheriff's Office. Hicks will be charged with the following: Felony Fleeing by Vehicle, Fail to Register Vehicle, No Liability Insurance, Reckless Driving 1st, Driving the Wrong Way Down a One-Way Roadway, Left of Center, Improper Lane Usage, No Motorcycle Operator License, and Fail to Present Driver's License.

[@ZCAR355]

He was truthful with all of his personal information and then took off? Kinda dumb if you ask me.

[@rickmiller1429]

So, if he had not of ran, what would his original charges have been? Probably a whole lot cheaper.

[@kurama386able]

I'm questioning why the chase never broke past 59mph was the bikes top speed in the 50's?

[@davothegreat9990]

Since the biker had no plates or helmet, why didn't you make him get off his bike and take his keys?? Seems high risk straight off the bat...😲

[@OllieRidesAk]

Was that a Honda rebel 125cc? LOL.I guess ya can’t charge him for speeding too. All that farm land you wouldn’t be able to keep up with my Honda if I decided to run. But my bike is legal and I have a wife and kids to get home to I wouldn’t run.

[@zzzaccounting5924]

Rider: I'm gonna take off Trooper: I'm gonna run back to my car and chase you Rider: Sounds good, I'll wait for you before I take off Trooper: Thanks, brother Rider: You ready? Trooper: Yup, let's do this 😃 😀 😄 😁

[@LxiEQ]

im sure he would've tackled him if it was allowed

[@donkeyslayer9879]

You would never be so Iucky.

[@Ghostlight1001]

@@LxiEQ I swear, but why didn’t he? He had probable cause that he was gonna run after he said to come back to his vehicle. He just made it worse on himself. Thought the cop was gonna work with him.

[@jcoope77]

Yeaaaaa that was a weird one....seems more sensible to have just pushed him over...I mean he had time...

[@trm4life]

😆

[@flymachine]

This is literally the strangest chase I have ever seen he basically told the officer he was going to run then waited for him to get to his car before slowly pulling away then crawled like he was leading a funeral procession

[@inbermswetrust]

its a tiny bike, I'd bet a 250cc. They are that slow.

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

Almost as good as Steve McQueen in "The great escape" WWII movie , without the part of jumping hedge rows and running into barbed wire .

[@starrider4878]

Why pull him over for no plate ? Everyone knows we have the right to travel without license registration and insurance. Look up the supreme court’s decision

[@chumps7974]

I was wondering how he was going to pull this low speed chase off

[@ralph1881]

On top of that he waited sooo long before doing so. Most people who would or are gonna- woulda ripped back on that throttle long ago!

[@IntrovertedAffiliate]

The trick was going as slow as possible to avoid getting a speeding ticket added to the charges.

[@philipkeeler9997]

Pretty sad when after he considered the ramifications versus the cost of the wrecker, storage, ..ah.. I don't know where the ownership and insurance papers are. (say goodbye to the bike.) He figured taking the drive wrong side and failure to remain was a fair trade off for being able to park his bike at home and take the back seat bracceleted ride back to town. Great critical thinking. I think that delay and eye contact was an opportunity for the deputy to just, 'walk away.' lol You never know. Might as well play it! He was considerate enough to keep the leo from getting too excited and try to 'bump' him off the bike, which he had several opportunities to do just that. He knew they had his info. He had numerous opportunities right from the get go to leave the leo in the fields.He basicaly said 'fuck it. follow me home then.'

[@markstewart6571]

This man was raised with great morals. His dad told him when he was young “son, if you ever decide to run from the law, let the cop at least get inside his vehicle before you take off “ 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robaustin3258]

Yeah, dumb!

[@markgarland9000]

(Forehead slap).."why did I waste my time on this yawner!"

[@barrymccockner6450]

That's the slowest motorcycle chase I've ever seen !

[@alphadog1961]

Would have been faster if Curtis used his BIG WHEEL he has at home...Is this guy in Elementary school still or what.

[@nowake]

Those rebels only do about 70mph. 80 if you're following a semi. Miss mine, tho.

[@nathanmorrow6981]

@@alphadog1961 Safety first, LOL.

[@gavinhaynes5632]

Starting from when that kick stand went down(ish) I thought I was high.

[@WizzRacing]

Some times going slow is the best option.. I seen people that thought they were being followed on the highway. They went slow to see if anybody behind them did the same thing...Sure sign that you are.... Also seen a motorcycle look for traffic. Then just slowly weaved between them. While the car was stuck and had no place to go...

[@mediumsizedm]

Wow.... rare daytime footage Not a cloud or brain cell in sight

[@redsloane9905]

Lol!

[@feiery]

😂😂😂

[@NickCager]

I like how he observes all posted speed limits during his run from the cop.

[@Galanity]

Well duh. Never break the law when you're breaking the law.

[@hawkboy000]

@@Galanitynever break more than 1 law at a time😅

[@Douglas_I]

I guess he's trying to keep his ticket bill as low as possible if he gets caught.

[@stryker3203]

Could we make anymore laws. It’s almost as if we have made it so we are guilty of something all the time.

[@nilssjoberg2522]

If we actually held criminals accountable we wouldn't need more laws

[@fastinradfordable]

@@nilssjoberg2522 we need laws to not be written and enforced by narcissistic assholes first

[@kristincranmore9474]

Maybe they should just leave people who mind their own business alone … after he was taken into custody he was released that shows he was just a guy trying to ride a bike he OWNED but didn’t pay TAXES and Insurance on which I’m sure is A BIG DEAL to some of you

[@nilssjoberg2522]

@@kristincranmore9474 You need insurance to operate a motor vehicle on public roads. Uninsured motorists are every law abiding citizens problem.

[@AntithesisDCLXVI]

@@nilssjoberg2522 That sounds like an impediment to our constitutional right to travel. Imagine needing a license, registration, or insurance to practice free speech on a public sidewalk or in a public building.

[@Godric_71]

The speed of this "chase" would make OJ jealous.

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

This reminded me of Steve McQueen in the great escape without the barbed wire and jumping hedge rows .

[@dezzyd1]

Imagine if Curtis actually knew how to ride a motorcycle.

[@playboy901]

Imagine if we didn't know his real name.

[@fastst1]

Imagine if he found something more than first gear.

[@anthonyiocca5683]

He also ran a stop sign, and failed to use turn indicators…

[@jorgec2233]

Imagine all the people...

[@South_Ga_mafia]

ohhh!!! lol I know right

[@wildmanturner]

Sad when people are in seemingly hopeless situations and they just say F it and then really destroy their lives. Society doesn’t make it easy on people during tough times.

[@macsloan58]

Murderers in lots of states don’t get in a as much trouble as this dude did.

[@confederatesoldier4840]

@@macsloan58 Exactly

[@isaacreain]

Wildman brother I totally agree :( Its so sad I feel for this man :( The officer could have execised some mercy :(

[@basrutten641]

Bullshit, this man is simply lazy. It was simply easier for him to ride away than to spend the next hour complying to the needs of an officer. No one forced him to do shit. All he had to do is walk his ass down the road.

[@NPCHSN]

STFU. It’s drugs, and you know it.

[@MillionDollarMullettt]

There is an insane amount of laws in this country. I truly believe I accidentally commit probably 3 misdemeanors and a felony or 2 every day just going about my life like a normal citizen.

[@Sapioso]

True American

[@HunterShows]

Next thing you know you won't be able to drive the wrong way down the highway without being hassled.

[@steverobertson1729]

Im forced to agree. And I truly believe our society would function better if we didnt have so many laws and people were free to govern themselves.

[@kipponi]

Lawyers U.S. 💵🧐.

[@operator0]

I believe that's intentional.

[@darnelltobar9726]

He could've just snatched him off the bike! Almost seems scripted!😂😂😂

[@etacarinae5558]

About one third of the video's ive seen seems that way sometimes....especially the one's from Los Angele's

[@stevengibson2251]

Come on, if you were a Trooper, you wouldn't want to miss out on a good chase, would you?

[@PersonaIncognito]

Why didn't the cop remove the key from the bike? Or do a PIT maneuver?

[@darnelltobar9726]

@@PersonaIncognito I agree with removing the key, but I don’t like pitting bikes!

[@zigmogcreator]

Patience young trooper.

[@snufflehound]

No helmet, no id, no license, no plate, no registration, no insurance, no cell phone, no job, no money, no address. We have a WINNER!

[@pragmadev.478]

Bro should've bought a bike with a little more ass to it, like a four cylinder, lol. No point in running off putting along like that. 😂

[@darryldee467]

🤣💀

[@donkeyslayer9879]

@@pragmadev.478 No, the cop should have an intercepter package under his hood.

[@Ken-er9cq]

I’m surprised that when asked his name he didn’t claim that he had forgotten it as a result of a head injury.

[@danejurus69]

No victim, no crime.

[@caveredecorator5310]

this chase was so exciting i forgot to get on the edge of my seat.

[@nolimits.h.a.y.9748]

😂

[@Wreckz_Tea]

That trooper should've just tackled him off the bike he was 3 feet away from him and had plenty of time. Why would he choose to run back to his car instead?

[@CalixtoPrimeiro]

When at the first curve I saw Curtis' left leg moving outside for balance while driving 12 mph, I knew we were in for al *long* pursuit 😁

[@darapter-bq5cr]

That 250 shadow puttin in the work fr

[@donutdan1508]

@@darapter-bq5cr I've seen 14yr olds on a fat tired minibike that could outride this dude.

[@darapter-bq5cr]

@@donutdan1508 I said the bike putting in that work not that guy lmmao

[@donutdan1508]

@@darapter-bq5cr and

[@psmooth3070]

Lol he gotta Honda moped

[@blabaduplatinum1]

“You meet the nicest people on a Honda”

[@anonymouslegion4928]

Follow the leader, he’s on a honda😂 quote

[@donreid6399]

Speaking as someone who's been riding bikes for about 45 years, when I see someone putting their foot down taking a corner, I know we're dealing with someone who just doesn't know how to ride....

[@memadmax69]

My wife has a rod in her back and cant lean... Does she not know how to ride mofo?

[@ilanbandary4435]

​@@memadmax69defensive much?🤣

[@2pugman]

I had a '68 Norton Commando and I bent the foot pegs up slightly and cut the rubber away from underneath. If I laid it over too far all I got was sparks. If you're going to run at least have the HP.

[@ilanbandary4435]

@@memadmax69 anger problems

[@memadmax69]

@@ilanbandary4435 Bored much? I mean, you keep on commenting on the same comment for over a month now... Go find something and fuck it...

[@nombreapellido9038]

This was one of the silliest pursuits I have seen. A pit maneuver early on could have prevented all this but I guess we don’t do that.

[@ghostrecon3834]

Yeah, no. A pit maneuver on a motorcycle in literally a death sentence. You don’t get to just kill someone for breaking minor traffic laws. Psycho

[@mr2good0124]

At this point I think ASP be down for a chase because he could've pushed him over off the bike when he ran back to the car.... 😂

[@duhdardar624]

he paused for a sec then ran to the car that’s shits funny ash i swear it’s a sport to them

[@kathyr2872]

Ya but then motorcycle sues for assault even though he's committing a felony

[@xDebDEorDebxte]

Facts his ass got scared I think

[@Rocketmiller69]

@@xDebDEorDebxte Nah. Highway patrols/state troopers love pursuits. It also makes their individual stats look good. If a driver gives them an inkling of running then they will pursue versus attempting to pull them out or in this case “off”

[@dontwanta]

As long as it took him to put kickstand up and start the bike the trooper probably would've just sat there & waited for him to find & use the choke if he needed to to get it started.

[@Dakeron]

Not only did that troop have a late reaction he didn’t even attempt stop him once he seen it…. And with all that he still took to long to get into car😂

[@JoshPhoenix11]

He said something to the trooper but I cant make out what it was, the way he held back was like he was apologizing before then taking off. It sort of sounds like "sorry bro" or something.

[@jashton8710]

That is the chillest chase I've ever seen.

[@davefarr4596]

Those were some pretty tricky tricks for a motorcycle like that. I’m surprised they both survived that slo-mo pursuit.

[@RELL724]

I think he wanted to go to jail. He knew he wasn't going to outrun that highway patrol. He also said he had no place to stay.

[@paulmcdermott638]

The dumb ass should have turned into the woods and disappeared

[@mxfool1508]

This is a new candidate for the Darwin award

[@k.ferguson2982]

Or the GOP Congress.

[@davefoc]

Yes, it is hard to imagine how he thought this was going to improve his situation. Turned what are a few annoying citations into a few years in jail (if he's lucky) and a potential death sentence given how dangerous the chase was.

[@american7169]

Wow he did realize he gave them his info right... His real info...

[@wisdomoverfear2685]

I think Curtis needs a break ! Seems things aren't going his way lately ! May God have mercy ........he needs it !

[@joelbuyno5500]

Just because someone is going thru hard times doesn't give them the right to break the law

[@ar1701]

@@joelbuyno5500 Wellllllllllllll if your a off duty sheriff deputy in Iron county mi. having a few beers at the local garage and a Michigan state police car is there for repairs and u an your buddies jump in and take a joy ride siren and lights going around and thru the city of iron river at night, AND you dont get arrested but you are allowed to resign, and the sheriff said the deputy has ...... problem ..... and the state police dont arrest him and months later he gets a couple months of ........ something ..........wellllllllllllllll 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@itskarl79]

Yeah Curtis seems like he’s kind of lost and could probably use some decent advice. Sucks to get himself in so much trouble over such a simple situation. People don’t realize how important decision making really is.

[@dustinlerch9272]

What a gentleman; he let the guy get in his car.

[@yaydog2702]

Cop ran back to the car instead of tackling him 😂😂😂😂

[@chaoticstriker8598]

Because if you get in a wrestling match and someone grabs your gun it’s over

[@bgochicoa]

I'll risk my life in a confrontation if someone's life is in danger but "no license"? I'd do exactly what the officer did.

[@bmocinokc]

@@chaoticstriker8598 wrestling match? Nah. He literally just had to push him over. Dude was clearly not comfortable riding a motorcycle, so it would have been easy and he would have fallen away from the cop, giving the cop plenty of time to get all of the “I feared for my life” weaponry out before the dude ever gathered himself to do anything.

[@ShawnLamont1997]

Stronger charges if he runs .. no doubt the cop let him run

[@gyges5495]

He takes off and rides 50 mph - wow fast! What a dope!

[@428eliminator3]

When someone says that guy rides like a "Squid" you now have your definition.

[@daveherrington9112]

I guess this is what you get when you're from Arkansas, and your family tree is a stump!

[@jdirty5307]

Lmao 😂😂 this actually made me laugh 🤣

[@happyhenryxii1956]

@@jdirty5307 me toooo🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@MrFrobygod]

That's funny, coming from a Corky look-a-like!

[@isaacreain]

Dave Herrington: You're such a beacon of light and love in a darkened world! Props Dave I haven't known many Daves with such a positive merciful and respectful vibe as you. I bet those you love are bubbling over with warmth for you considering all you are bringing to the table here:D

[@Bee-bc9bf]

The way he puts his leg off!😊😊

[@kingbeat101]

Some real high speed action, Whew..!!!..They almost broke 60 mph.

[@hambone2335]

That looked like a slow Sunday drive in the country. The best part was the slow take off where he was being polite, and giving the trooper ample time to get in the cruiser before he took off.

[@ann-louise7828]

I’m surprised that the trooper didn’t even attempt to tackle him when he put his leg back over the bike it was obvious then what he was about to do

[@TheXXxOblivion]

Well the trooper didn’t search him. You get to wrestling, and next thing you know the guy pulls out a handgun or a knife

[@shroompicn-shrooman]

Could have at least shoulder blocked him off and got his gun out ... 😂

[@jakegarrett8109]

@@shroompicn-shrooman Seems excessive to be willing to fire upon a homeless dude on the worlds slowest bike, but ok...

[@chumps7974]

I'm guessing anyone that's waiting for the trooper to run his info and then get in the car before starting the chase isn't carrying a gun.

[@abefroman5191]

In his defense, that was probably the most timid police chase involving a motor vehicle.

[@novax4me]

Remember, NO ONE has any authority over a vehicle that isn't registered or licensed. Your right to travel on or in your own personal property is guaranteed by the Constitution!!! Learn Your Rights or LOOSE THEM!!!

[@schizy]

Cop and rider had hardly 100 IQ points between them.

[@confederatesoldier4840]

They’re both from Arkansas, so what do you expect? 😂😂😂

[@Radbot776]

They probably share the same sister

[@user-iy5bl2jx2c]

@@confederatesoldier4840XACTLY! Toothless rednecks! Both of them and the cops don’t make jack!

[@jimmyweltz2712]

This dude is a savage. Not actually running just a little fun😂😂

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

He politely took his time and made his getaway.

[@rudolfschnurrer543]

That is the fastest motorcycle chase i`ve ever seen!!! The rider of the bike is a absolute professional!!! WOW!!!

[@410kane]

The motorcycle guy made it even harder on himself. The cop was willing to let him call someone to ride his motorcycle home for him.

[@GoToPhx]

No he wasn't. Cop asked and the guy said he knew someone, but didn't have a cell phone to make the call. He then said he could push it up the road, he had a buddy near the trees seen in the near distance. Cops said no, and then asked his preference for a werecker/tow truck.

[@jacobmalloy4258]

You don’t know what he had on him. Could be a felon with a gun, drugs, or just stupid.

[@steverobertson1729]

Yeah, after he took off, he runs a stop sign, starts driving on the wrong side of the road, adding all kinds of extra charges. What a dope🤦‍♂️

[@dr.jillalicecooper2587]

He got away on that very slow and tiny beginner cruiser🤣🤣

[@paul06660]

Watch Motomadness and see what happens when hundreds of really fast ones take over the highways.

[@dr.jillalicecooper2587]

@@paul06660 I don't waste my time watching crap like that. All they show are bunch of whiners riding with cameras and looking for trouble. When they find one they run crying.

[@ModularKnight]

Looked like it was his first time on it as well

[@Saiko-Johnny]

Wow, what a high speed pursuit that was! It felt like watching a Hollywood blockbuster! 😅😊

[@jwise7114]

Arkansas always a great place to watch from a distance. Thanks to the education system in that state.

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

What’s the matter? Not enough CRT or trans studies for you?

[@YAHUAH870]

Yes now with all the ish hitting the fan it's the most popular place in America,lol, dumb hillbillies.

[@R3TR0--93]

It's like a trailer park boys episode

[@diego5125]

lol lol

[@Eriugena8]

dispatch call: sir, he left the road dispatch: where are you? dispatch call. i'm on this one road. it's a good road. suspect may come back. to this road...

[@Technoid_Mutant]

Aww man, this cop really didn't want to arrest this guy. He did all he could to avoid it. The fellow running is an insult to that right-thinking approach to law enforcement. Shame on that fellow! Props to the cop!

[@jerryalderson5042]

The trooper was awesome. Nicest interaction I’ve ever seen. Gave the guy every chance

[@Lycan_24_7]

He even let him get away, I honestly think he felt bad for the guy

[@happyhenryxii1956]

@@Lycan_24_7 you are funny!!🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@rustynuts89836]

I'm surprised the officer didn't try to throw him off the bike. With how long it took to turn on

[@RedBud315]

Tackling him w/out a chase would have been too boring for ASP.

[@johnreece6702]

Are you kidding me? That's probably the most excitement he had all week.

[@joseguadalupe5209]

@@johnreece6702 yeah exactly, and now he DID run and is being charged with a crime, if the cop tackled him and broke his collar bone the court might drop the criminal charges and let the perp get a civil law suit against the PD

[@ellenj8896]

Officer was very polite and level headed. Giving credit where credit is due. :)

[@seodehestand1086]

Too bad he wasn’t an illegal alien they couldn’t do anything but let him go

[@randomrebuilds]

Action starts at 9:45!

[@MP-ef6mc]

If you call that action. Lol

[@underdog365]

Thank you I was waiting I was about to fall asleep

[@mechveteran01]

Thank you sir

[@KingJ_EL_Sali]

You sir, are the real mvp! 💪🏾

[@naysayer1238]

@@underdog365 And then you still fell asleep! lol

[@GalootWrangler]

“This frying pan is getting uncomfortable. Ah, an idea!”

[@cjtillinghast1804]

Bro out here fighting real crime...

[@prepordietryin9119]

When you're running from the police but obey the speed limit

[@rdgSWwot]

The officer had plenty of time to turn around, run at the suspect and tackle him off the bike. It was evident he was beginning to elude by popping the kickstand, firing up the bike, starting to move forward and looking back mouthing off to the officer. The entire chase could have been avoided right from the start.

[@fastst1]

One well placed spartan kick!

[@MrSprintcat]

Lame

[@diegoaespitia]

i think the officer wasnt expecting he would drive 12 mph. most bikes are going 90 down the road

[@trashbandit2449]

@@diegoaespitia agreed. If I was 10 feet away from some guy starting his bike, I'm expecting him to be gone before I take a step towards him, not worth wasting the time. Hindsight is 20/20 for everyone making fun of him for this, he just expected the guy to be faster and thought ahead

[@bmocinokc]

But that would require some sort of thinking and courage so…

[@riccicrozzie8204]

He just wanted a warm cot and a meal, courtesy of ASP.

[@colt2206]

That’s the slowest pursuit I have seen since OJ thing😂

[@rookie962]

Cops saved the world on that one.

[@abikeanditsboy3449]

The cop's car hit a whopping 64 mph, dude- man on the bike was giving it the beans! He had that 'ole Honda wrung out.

[@MikeY-nh2we]

🤣 all the beans that old girl had

[@silverbackhayabusa]

Gentle turns and needs to put his leg out. There's a reason he doesn't have a motorcycle endorsement on his DL, he doesn't know how to ride one.

[@Bellboy40]

My thoughts exactly!

[@brads0107able]

The slow motion get away was a dead give away. Both him and the cop the officer could have hit the kill switch as long as it took him to take off

[@rainman8689]

He probably Just bought it. Ppl do buy things inexperienced or not.

[@robertarthurs328]

When he first pulled over I expected him to take off as soon as the cop got close. The outskirts of nowhere and worried a bike license, REALLY ? Stay on the grass

[@kennethrogers1129]

For real, never put your leg out,

[@nchess1044]

It's so silly how by law the cop has to run back to his car as the suspect begins to flee. All he has to do is grab a hold of his hoodie and tackle him off the bike to the ground. That would have saved him all that time and danger of chasing after him and other cops hunting him down after he couldn't catch him.

[@spacefanboy]

Imagine if people new there rights, and lived by the constitution. This includes police especially!

[@Beemernow]

The people of Arkansas have to be pretty proud to see their tax dollars at work in keeping them safe from such vile dregs of society! Lmmfao!!

[@isaacreain]

yeah LOL he a homless criminal back road two wheeler:D

[@gravelpit5680]

I dont think evading arrest in a motor vehicle should be a felony. It should depend on the context. Just my opinion

[@ironjohn5914]

I remember being pulled over on my Honda motorcycle and let me tell you it was a hot July night I told the officer I was in a hurry and while he was checking over my motorcycle I was told to stand by the hood of his car I decided to jump in his car and take off I still remember it was running I jumped in and put it in reverse flooring it and smoking the tires then I turned the wheels hard and spun the car around slamming it into drive and smoked the tires again I made it 4 counties that night...

[@andrem4877]

Right on brotha

[@drobichaud1000]

ok commander mcbrag

[@philipkeeler9997]

Did you enjoy the shit kickin' as well. Lol. And those cell mates were no accident.

[@jaredcritzer2647]

Telling me couldn't have just tackled him...

[@mosesmanaka8109]

At least the cop learnt a valuable lesson not to be petty, it's not worth the effort and could end very badly for a lot of people. Stick to real crime.

[@davidgray8089]

Sounds like he went for the full meal deal package.

[@NOCpi]

He lets the guy put the stand back up, start the bike, rev it up and take off. GTFOH….the ASP is FOS‼️

[@dreed7312]

Stops him for no tag and immediately asks about guns and drugs because he's going to turn this into a felony one way or another. F him.

[@tokesalotta1521]

Was it worth using all those resources to pursue someone fleeing because they had no license? Especially if you knew who the guy was?

[@infantryshooter]

Dragging his inside foot around the most mild of turns.... Worst Rider Ever.

[@mulletover3832]

I don't ever condone running from the cops, but I found this whole exchange hilarious - an overly laid back cop with the reaction time of a drunk sloth, and a rider who seems like he's running against his own will.

[@makaveli087]

Curtis *really* should *at least* have Insurance on the bike. It's cheap - can only hurt yourself! Regardless, that was *very nice* of Curtis to let that ASP Officer chase him around like that! You can tell the poor fellas been waiting *all day* & He didn't think it was *ever* gonna happen! He slapped his own ass before (taking forever) to get into his Cruiser. Officer *did* neglect to play The Dukes Of Hazzard Theme Music during the chase which shows his unpreparedness. You'll notice Curtis, *a man of culture* , had his headphones *cranked* & if you listen closely you'll hear: *"I CAIN'T DRIVE - FIFFDEE Fiiiive!*

[@wirelessuser4943]

He doesn't a motorcycle endorsement, you can't get insurance .

[@makaveli087]

@@wirelessuser4943 Yeah? Think so? Bike Insurance doesn't give a shit if you have any type of License period. Source: Real Life.

[@PersonaIncognito]

Are the police in that area not allowed to remove the keys from the bike before giving them the bad news? Would reduce chance of taking off.

[@mjones3596]

Some have learned how to remedy that tatic and still ride away. So please public servant take that dummy key, as what actually makes the magic happen they’ll never know.

[@dirtybauer7022]

No that's called theft of property.

[@terrameiga9010]

THE SLOWER CHASE THAT I EVER HAVE SEEN

[@hardwaylearner]

Nothing says "motorcycle owner" more than no registration, no tags, no helmet, no license. thats freedom

[@alanwannemaker2518]

no License plate ? You don't Pay Taxes you don't drive on the road ? but still the cop Knew the Dimwits name so why did he have to make a spectacle of things rather than just wait for him at his home ?

[@thepessimisticoptimist9375]

Putting his foot down to make a turn going 20 is hilarious

[@chrhadden]

not to defend this guy but on that piece of shit it probably felt like mach 7 .

[@penguins9645]

"As I went to speak with Hicks, I asked if he had anyone to come get the motorcycle" Wow, very lenient officers. If I got pulled over on an unregistered bike, they'd likely just impound it. EDIT: From the video "Do you know someone who does?" So had he gone with the program, he was willing to let someone else with a license drive the unregistered & uninsured bike home. Can't ask for any more than that!

[@GoToPhx]

Are you sure? The guy said he knew someone but didn't have a cell phone to call. That's when the cop asked his preference for a wrecker/tow company. What am I missing?

[@treaves2175]

I’m not so sure. I think that most officers are pretty understanding. Curtis was polite, driving slowly, in a rural area, clearly out on his luck, obeyed commands, etc. I think if you found yourself in a similar situation, an officer might be willing to help you out.

[@dennispfeifer7788]

Trooper did not charge him for running the stop sign...he must have forgot about that...

[@olivertaylor8788]

ALL THAT DAM RACKET JUST TO CATCH A BIKE? COME ON MAN, SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF .

[@davidwilliamson3001]

Should’ve put hands on him the second he put that kickstand up duh

[@coleramus561]

Typical cop tax man wanted to jam him up and impound his bike and charge him hundreds if not thousands in fines and impound fees. What a great justice system. Way to serve and protect. Maybe this is why I've never met a good cop.

[@dagwould]

When cops pull over a motorcyclist the first thing should be to lay a heavy Kevlar 'sausage' through the spikes of the back wheel, or maybe a chain...but they're a little heavy.

[@Imwright720]

Permeant loss of license , jail time and vehicle scrapped for anybody that runs. It would stop if they knew it had a high cost.

[@keithharrold7262]

Interesting how the officer asks if he has anything illegal on him such as guns or drugs...not for certain but didn't think guns were universally recognized as illegal...

[@505fastlife6]

That is exactly what I was thinking. I would have said no I don't but guns ain't illegal.

[@BLUEGATORBOYZ]

He riding that thing like an extra from an officer & a gentlemen 😁

[@bunberrier]

"This is the vehicle's top speed" - The Terminator

[@Kevin_Agapao]

It was nice of the officer to give him a police escory around town instead of pushing him off his bike at the start.

[@davidsmith7653]

It's a good job the road was straight because Curtis clearly has no idea how to corner a motorcycle.

[@CriticalCentrist]

Very interesting to see how troopers handle pursuits when the driver is on a motorcycle and cannot use tactics such as the PIT or spike strips.

[@centauri61032]

Don't say that. Check out the video 7 days ago where they did a PIT on a Goldwing.

[@CriticalCentrist]

@@centauri61032 Damn I didn't know troopers could PIT motorcycles like that, seems exceptionally lethal.

[@centauri61032]

@@CriticalCentrist There was another video just a few after that one with a cycle. Not really a pit. But they forced him into the center dividing wall. I think just about anything goes in AR. (Which suits me just fine!!)

[@Zir3232]

Driving into oncoming traffic is lethal for innocent people too. At least “pitting” a motorcycle only puts the suspect at risk

[@cardo4909]

You gotta think he doesn’t have a Lid on so if the cop Taps that bike !!! 😂😂😂 it’s a fair chance Brody head is gonna smack the pavement

[@kenneybis1097]

The could have just said the man's name was Curtis Hicks and we would've known he was from Arkansas or Texas

[@MrSweeperUSA]

Lol out of all the charges, speeding wasn't there. Adorable little bike

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

That's the weirdest police chase I've ever seen: guy decides to run away after giving his full name and info, waits for the cop to go back to his car, makes sure the cop is back in is car, tells him something, and then takes of very casually doing 30mph on his bike.

[@acousticshadow4032]

Trooper handled him with kid gloves, gave him every break. Very dumb to run off like that. Had just a little problem, but got big problems now.

[@Lcab-bh3wx]

Moral of the story: Don't run from police 🚨. Cost more $$$$

[@WizzRacing]

Some people just don't know their limits. This guy did...