Reckless Mercedes-Benz hits 145 MPH during high speed pursuit w/Arkansas State Police - PIT Maneuver

Trooper's Report:
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at approximately 2:10 a.m., I was in the area of the Interstate 30 West Frontage Road near
Baseline Road. I was advised by Troop A Communication that the Little Rock Police Department was in pursuit of a reckless
driver in the area of Baseline Road and was requesting assistance.
At approximately 2:11 a.m., I observed the vehicle, a black Mercedes sedan, traveling at a high rate of speed, passing my
location. I activated my emergency lights and sirens and advised Troop A Communications that I would be in pursuit of the
vehicle as we entered Interstate 430 North. Speeds reached approximately 145 MPH as we made it to the 3 mile marker. I
attempted to position my unit for a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI), but the suspect continued to maneuver in front of my unit
to prevent a TVI. As we approached the 4 mile marker my front bumper portion made contact with the rear bumper portion of
the suspect vehicle.
After contact was made with the suspect vehicle, I observed traffic ahead and began to back off the suspect vehicle until
passing the other motorist on the roadway. The suspect vehicle suddenly took the 4 exit ramp to Colonel Glenn Road, almost
losing control while navigating the exit ramp. The pursuit continued into the John Barrow area of Little Rock, with the vehicle
driving at high rates of speed through a residential area. As the vehicle attempted to turn onto 36th Street front John Barrow I
performed a TVI, with my front passenger bumper portion striking the rear driver portion of the suspect vehicle causing it to
partially rotate counter clockwise before the suspect vehicle reentered 36th Street. I then performed a final TVI at the
intersection of 36th and Malloy Street with the vehicle coming to rest near a landscaping wall.
The driver, later identified as Dajuan Ridgeway, exited the driver door and began to run on foot. I exited my patrol unit and
continued to my pursuit until I was able to detain the male subject behind a residence a few blocks from the suspect vehicle.
LRPD officers arrived on scene and assisting me in taking the suspect into custody. Mr. Ridgeway was transferred to their
custody where he was charged accordingly. Two unidentified passengers were observed exiting the vehicle after the TVI, but
LRPD officers were unable to locate them in the area.
The suspect vehicle was towed by Metro Towing. My unit sustained minor damage to the front passenger fender and was
towed by Walker Wrecker to Troop A.

[@PolicePursuits]

Trooper's Report: On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at approximately 2:10 a.m., I was in the area of the Interstate 30 West Frontage Road near Baseline Road. I was advised by Troop A Communication that the Little Rock Police Department was in pursuit of a reckless driver in the area of Baseline Road and was requesting assistance. At approximately 2:11 a.m., I observed the vehicle, a black Mercedes sedan, traveling at a high rate of speed, passing my location. I activated my emergency lights and sirens and advised Troop A Communications that I would be in pursuit of the vehicle as we entered Interstate 430 North. Speeds reached approximately 145 MPH as we made it to the 3 mile marker. I attempted to position my unit for a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI), but the suspect continued to maneuver in front of my unit to prevent a TVI. As we approached the 4 mile marker my front bumper portion made contact with the rear bumper portion of the suspect vehicle. After contact was made with the suspect vehicle, I observed traffic ahead and began to back off the suspect vehicle until passing the other motorist on the roadway. The suspect vehicle suddenly took the 4 exit ramp to Colonel Glenn Road, almost losing control while navigating the exit ramp. The pursuit continued into the John Barrow area of Little Rock, with the vehicle driving at high rates of speed through a residential area. As the vehicle attempted to turn onto 36th Street front John Barrow I performed a TVI, with my front passenger bumper portion striking the rear driver portion of the suspect vehicle causing it to partially rotate counter clockwise before the suspect vehicle reentered 36th Street. I then performed a final TVI at the intersection of 36th and Malloy Street with the vehicle coming to rest near a landscaping wall. The driver, later identified as Dajuan Ridgeway, exited the driver door and began to run on foot. I exited my patrol unit and continued to my pursuit until I was able to detain the male subject behind a residence a few blocks from the suspect vehicle. LRPD officers arrived on scene and assisting me in taking the suspect into custody. Mr. Ridgeway was transferred to their custody where he was charged accordingly. Two unidentified passengers were observed exiting the vehicle after the TVI, but LRPD officers were unable to locate them in the area. The suspect vehicle was towed by Metro Towing. My unit sustained minor damage to the front passenger fender and was towed by Walker Wrecker to Troop A.

[@chris52209]

dont ever use an AI voice again its so bad

[@PolicePursuits]

Feedback received on the voice Just trying a little something different in the beginning of the video to add context. 🤦🤦‍♂🤦‍♀

[@scottmichaels6854]

@@PolicePursuits Fail! Glad you're taking the constructive criticism well.👋

[@chris52209]

@@PolicePursuits if you're gonna use an AI voice please pick a better one than this

[@bullcrap9409]

Nonsense. There’s no way you thought this added to the video. I would guess you’re just trying to do less work.

[@jameshass4467]

This new AI voice is not the move.. good lord…

[@Isaac_132]

💯 The robot 🤖 voice is terrible. That's not even phoning it in.

[@tommychew6544]

I agree, it's terrible, go back to the original!

[@aderi31415]

@@tommychew6544 I can read just fine. They don't need any voice over.

[@rockyroad7345]

Providing the Trooper's Report is all we need. No narration needed. This AI sounds like a bimbo Barbie.

[@Ry_Guy]

​@aderi31415 Agreed! I'm not sure why so many channels feel the need to narrate something that doesn't need to be narrated, it seems to be the new trend... 😑

[@TheOicyu812]

I can't believe the last guy out of the car passed up the opportunity to get some free firewood.

[@volvo09]

Too much work...

[@msjanzzee]

😂😂😂

[@robertslugg8361]

If it said "firewood $25" he would have stopped and helped himself.

[@ronbrock6153]

Yeah the firewood is you load it, and that is a kin to actual work. Keep in mind he did not shop lift any work boots or gloves last weekend.

[@mexicanspec]

Or steal the patrol car.

[@scottmichaels6854]

You know they would have grabbed every bit of that firewood if the sign had said "$20 for firewood"

[@luckyguy600]

I am certain the passengers will show up in other videos not made yet.

[@k5laman]

You Damned Right!!🤣🤣🤔😂

[@Raspukek-fu8un]

good to know at least some ppl are based.

[@mattfoley6082]

Wait, lemme guess. He was scared. No wait, he was just trying to get home.

[@donr2176]

and he "Can't breath" after being caught running...

[@cattinkerbell4946]

He was pregnant.

[@Ray56z]

Damn, ASP Davis still has an older Charger. Been awhile since 150 has been seen. Fine job ASP Davis, residential area, no damages to private property.

[@dougt5357]

Well... Let us have a moment of silence for that poor street sign that may never recover.

[@M48PattonBrawlStars]

It looks like a newer gen charger because of the hood. Older model chargers have an indented hood

[@289Mustang67]

@@M48PattonBrawlStars It may be hard to see at times because of the darkness, but this one has an indented hood, and I think they've had that for the last few years. When referencing an "older" Charger with 150+ top speed, old is relative - it might only be 3 years old.

[@CoololdCars]

I heard it was the RWD can do 150 and the AWD can do 140?

[@289Mustang67]

@@CoololdCars According to Michigan State Police testing, the 2023 RWD Charger had a top speed of 140 mph, and the manufacturer limits the car to that speed. Interestingly, both the V-8 RWD and the V-6 AWD Charger were able to reach 140 mph, but the V-6 took a lot longer to get there. Those top speeds for the V-8 at least were down from testing done in past years.

[@VIJER47]

They have the right to remain a stereotype.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

"Anything they say and do will be "I dun nuttin, I's scared, I's cant breeve and dat aint mine".

[@luckyguy600]

But it won't be used against them in a court of ... law?

[@soaphelps]

@@luckyguy600 yes it will.. judge: that was bad what you did. you are free to go and heres a cookie.

[@mtkoslowski]

So Dajuan, the driver was caught and the passengers fled on foot. After the vehicle was towed to the wrecker’s yard, little Shitavious cautiously opened the trunk and also fled on foot. He didn’t know why Dajuan put him in the trunk but he was worried about the tarp and shovel. Who keeps that stuff in their car?

[@DrWhom]

His passengers DuBanana Lincoln and DeLaCreme Washington, were not found.

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

Ahh yes, let’s name our kid Dejuan and make him unemployable

[@hansdenney7198]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@barmanvarn]

“I didn’t do nothin. I was trying to get to the free fire wood before it was all gone. “

[@dougaltolan3017]

Nice little love tap at 130mph. 👍

[@CeruleanTalon1]

This is the wrong video for that creepy, frighteningly up-beat narrator voice.

[@PolicePursuits]

Just trying a little something different in the beginning. 🤦‍♀🤦‍♂🤦

[@scottmichaels6854]

@@PolicePursuits Hard no! The captions with no voice work just fine for most of us.

[@RW_TractorPilot]

​@PolicePursuits I'm not a Fan , either . Sorry , Ma'am

[@danstephens9500]

@@PolicePursuits If you keep improving your videos, you might find the magic change that runs off all your viewers. Try leaving good enough alone. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Or, if you want to try something new, try creating a new channel to experiment with.

[@binaryanticommunist1882]

Or hire an actual human to do voiceovers.

[@Ponykotze]

„My son is no criminal! He was always a good boy!“

[@Mike_Greentea]

The usual suspects no surprise here

[@Jokerasylum14]

Another one of you

[@Ray56z]

​​@@Jokerasylum14Head on back to your padded room and meds, jokes suck.

[@ashiah1212]

I guess none of your folks commit these type of crimes too???

[@pauldean7690]

@@ashiah1212 Like 20 to 1 ratio, that's if you know what "ratio" means

[@Ray56z]

@@ashiah1212 Apparently by video presentation it's about 3-5% compared to the Usual Suspect @ 95-97%. Phucking hog everything.

[@jbj27406]

Man oh man, Dajuan must have a really good job to afford a nice car like that.

[@ArmyOne519]

Pharmacy Sales??

[@jbj27406]

@@ArmyOne519 Exactly! Pillar of the community kind of guy.

[@gavinblack7511]

Wait they were black?! No fucking way!

[@scottmichaels6854]

Shocking ain't it?😂

[@gavinblack7511]

@@scottmichaels6854 I’m sure they “were just scared”

[@MrARhodes]

Wait? your last name is BLACK? No fukkin way...

[@jimmyjayden17121998]

Upcoming engineers and doctors

[@5GreenAcres]

I was shocked that they weren't some of the best of the best coming to make a better life for themselves.

[@aderi31415]

Please don't ever use that obnoxious voice again.

[@lyndamac1058]

Don't change what's not broken, your channel is fine without the voice :)

[@chips4582]

Usual suspect 💁🏿‍♂️

[@MrARhodes]

Usual Plantation Patrol 🤷

[@Donmud]

@@MrARhodes justify the actions of the culture then the enforcers. Not the other way around .

[@HoboEAT]

@@MrARhodes They must be needed in your hood.

[@mattfoley6082]

BIDEN 2024

[@HoboEAT]

@@mattfoley6082 Yes ! Keep voting for those Demoncrats.

[@timpriddy349]

Gawd shut that voice OFF

[@2873lonewolf]

That Mercedes was haulin', had the cruiser been one of the 130mph ones, he never would have caught that car. Great pits took this guy right out and ended early.

[@Ray56z]

Old ones did 150, newer AWD limited to 140, the SUVs are the 130 ones. Say the Ford and chevy SUVs will top 140, guess someone doesn't trust the LEO to not misjudge the center of gravity on turns or post TVI at those speeds.

[@2873lonewolf]

​@Ray56z I have no clue what the last half of your comment was supposed to mean. "Say the ford and chevy top 140"? "Not trusting LEO's to misjudge center of gravity"?

[@Ray56z]

@@2873lonewolf Mentioned the new AWD Chargers are electronic 'limited' to 140, the SUVs to 130. Including SUVs being limited too-simple textural meaning. Someone-lefty bureaucrat?-not trusting the driver to judge vehicles center of gravity = lean, top heavy, on turns or post (pre=before, post=after) TVI. WTF they teach in schools? You even a post graduate of middle school?

[@2873lonewolf]

@Ray56z Listen smart guy, your sentence content and structure is on par with a 4th grader. Your exact words were "Say Ford and Chevy SUV's will top 140, guess someone doesn't trust the LEO to not misjudge the center of gravity on turns or post TVI at those speeds". You're questioning MY education with a sentence like that?! Are you new to using the internet? If you spoke in normal English, with proper sentence structure, it would have made sense the first time.

[@piercehawke8021]

Oh boy; stay classy guys

[@chadwick5234]

Roaches always scatter when you bust out the raid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lmfao

[@DayBeforeTomorrow]

Outstanding pursuit driving, Trooper Davis!

[@smarine20]

Seriously! That was some great driving.

[@pauljoseph2400]

Dajuan Ridgeway - future commercial pilot for United.

[@dareisnogod5711]

Is he the serial killer from AK ?

[@demef758]

I see what you did there.

[@garymartin9777]

Just an oppressed brother lookin' for his civil rights... while runnin' from the man.

[@peaceforall1291]

I wish there were no words said by this person at the beginning. The show is more interesting without her voice

[@MrPolymers]

Those folks sure know how to run from the police. It's instinctive..

[@garys5175]

4:38 is that what they call "usual suspects" aka bravo mikes?

[@bigpoppa611]

Oh no not the tiktok voice

[@leeoswald9799]

"Dajuan"? That vinegar was born wearing handcuffs.

[@hansdenney7198]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ronwyatt1231]

Same suspects everytime. Some lives Dont matter.

[@hansdenney7198]

🤣🤣🤣 so true. 🤪

[@Raspukek-fu8un]

based

[@ronwyatt1231]

@@Raspukek-fu8un what does Based mean to you ?

[@Raspukek-fu8un]

@@ronwyatt1231 it means right. opposite to left. the ones who on the right side are based. left - kuks w\o balls hu fear of speaking the truth

[@Blisken81]

Damn free fire wood !

[@animusadvertere3371]

You'll never guess who is in the car

[@ChevyCitation]

4:22 Sorry Officer I was in a hurry to get some "Free Fire Wood" before it was gone

[@fuffoon]

I worked hard and saved diligently to buy my Mercedes. Boy was I dumb.

[@Dinosaurchickin]

If you’re lucky it might make it to 100 K miles

[@warbirdwf]

I mean, police departments should be grateful to the 13%. W/out them, many cops would be unemployed with nothing to do.

[@joshmetz9929]

Please don't be another AI voiceover channel for the love of christ

[@Roboami]

That's great free advertisement for free fire wood

[@clqudy4750]

I'd go pick some up, but suspectect took out the street sign so I don't know where it is!

[@Ray56z]

​@@clqudy4750He said 36 & Ludwick a couple of times, but what city???

[@tjohnson7811]

@@Ray56zLittle Rock

[@Ray56z]

@@tjohnson7811 Seen that in the report after I made the comment. 1st time I didn't read the report before going to the comment section, wasn't going to save face by deleting or editing. Noticed the report has a different street name than the one the LEO broadcast twice.

[@CindyJoGorman-bt9ro]

Trooper Davis can Drive! Pure Adrenaline rush, Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@terryballard4674]

"Dajuan". That's all I need to know.

[@tjohnson7811]

Never a dull moment in Arkansas 😅

[@dougt5357]

They may not have caught the two passengers but, the dude comin' out da back seat smiled nice for the camera! No problem id'ing him later!

[@Dinosaurchickin]

Yeah, but they all do kind of look alike😃

[@azman210]

On their way to Bible study and choir practice.

[@cattinkerbell4946]

CNN said this too.

[@Raspukek-fu8un]

haha based commentors, thx u still exist

[@jerry50bmg65]

Dajuan? GUILTY!

[@ipfreely8920]

All that DEI money down the drain

[@PracticalReformation]

please no on the AI voice. I know you acknowledged the feed back on someones else’s post. But commenting for the algorithm as well.

[@jimmyjayden17121998]

Those damn doctors again..

[@Raspukek-fu8un]

heh. murrikanos be reaping what they sow

[@cattinkerbell4946]

When you already know what's inside the car.

[@Guildforsucks]

Damarques

[@blacksabbathmatters3365]

I'm just here for the FREE FIREWOOD!

[@Jorge-mg7or]

4:37 Identifying the right rear passenger should be easy enough.

[@pauldean7690]

I'm sure he has a long criminal rap sheet. Can't make the grades so he's off to a life of crime

[@luckyguy600]

Goofy looking ... that shouldn't be too hard. Or just ask the driver nicely who his passengers were. Friends will be the answer.

[@haroldphipps3457]

​@@luckyguy600awe, he'll naw. They axed him for a ride from the club. He ain't nev seen dem befoe.

[@drcbeartooths]

please find an alternative to the description's creepy audio. do not like it.

[@PolicePursuits]

🤦‍♂🤦 Sorry

[@moparedtn]

Trooper Davis got some moves! Wonder if he's been hanging out with the Byrd-man...

[@johngee2452]

The first name of Dejuan pretty much cements the ethnicity of this actor, another proud scholar from that large continent located south of the Mediterranean Sea… Gee a 13%-er!

[@mikeh8416]

Danuan. Lemme guess a 54 yr old White dude!!

[@evilborg]

That poor innocent Mercedes-Benz........

[@Raspukek-fu8un]

heh. does it have enough oxygen in his engine?

[@RawElemenz]

I bet this is stolen

[@Dinosaurchickin]

@@RawElemenzya think?😂

[@jadams7346]

Love the videos.................Hate the AI voice. IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT! ! !

[@johnevans9751]

1:34 Tap...I'm here. 4:38 Don't I know you?

[@jaybanks1947]

Surprised Leroy didn’t stop to get some free firewood

[@GregCollard-cq5yg]

I thought it was Rufus, my bad..

[@GregCollard-cq5yg]

Oh wait it's Shefariquiscynes. Sorry

[@davidhandyman7571]

He probably can't read the sign to see it is free and it is firewood.

[@collincolston8443]

It's like someone turned on the lights and all the roaches scattered.

[@BobbieSmith46]

Love the "hello" tap just to make sure that they know ASP is there.

[@Stone_70]

Same sub-humans

[@hansdenney7198]

Yep. 🤪

[@user-lv2ky4ts2l]

Savage

[@thelastninja4825]

why are you insulting sub-humans? these are worse

[@greyjay9202]

Imagine the shock these suspects experience when they can't outrun A Dodge Charger interceptor with a Hemi V-8.

[@CrudelyDone]

Don't do the dumb AI voice, we can read.

[@metoon3092]

*That was a long wild ride just to get FREE FIREWOOD* 🤣

[@davidhandyman7571]

Then they forgot to actually pick it up.

[@midwestlee-iw8nl]

free fire wood ? I am heading to Arkansas in the morning

[@psikogeek]

Drive quickly: very popular destination.

[@kevinkarbonik2928]

The usual suspects. It never changes.

[@snow_hound8026]

I see what happened here….just a race for the free firewood 👍

[@thatdad8305]

You Know They Can’t Swim…!!!

[@bob_thebuilder]

Those poor young men were just travelling in their aunties car when they were profiled by that mean ole Arkansas cop.

[@reeljamescooper]

Thank you for your service officers!

[@bigdavedayday1581]

Hes guud boy they were on their way to get some free fire wood then they got rear ended

[@buboogade8898]

That passenger coming out looked like a genuine bigfoot sighting!

[@backtoobasics]

Your lookin for one chicken schmidt wearin a red hoodie😂😂

[@mrwanderlive]

Who else can't wait until we have 4K dashcam footage

[@user-lv2ky4ts2l]

Dajuan Aindoonuttin Ridgeway

[@CUDA1970Terry]

Well ya got a Prom Quality Photo of the Right Rear passenger. Shouldn't take long to ID that clown. Nice job done to the paint job. Might need a touch up on it.

[@jamesgullo8240]

How much does it cost to have a human narrate? Lazy, lazy, lazy.

[@mdutchy2582]

I dont want to hear anyone

[@PolicePursuits]

Sorry. Was using a different editor and trying something different in the beginning. 🤦‍♀

[@scottmichaels6854]

I think captions with no narration is much better.

[@Ray56z]

Can't find something with the LEO to spew putrid rot and hate, switch to the content creator. That lefty need to spew putrid rot and hate must be worse than a junkies' jones.

[@Danyella72]

@@PolicePursuits I prefer no narration. But I appreciate that you're trying new things to mix it up a little. It's still a great channel. ✌

[@lancecahill5486]

People should know by now that it’s very difficult to outrun a police radio.

[@JamieJones-pb4en]

Bookem dano

[@timothybayliss6680]

Davis is getting his fair share of time behind the wheel

[@pca9041]

HATE HATE HATE the new AI narration. If it continues, I will unsubscribe!

[@mandytaylor1893]

The ASP Troopers all over these high speed dash and body cams are straight BEASTS!!! 👍

[@DuskTilDawnMarie]

I think they were driving that fast to claim the free fire wood before it was all taken!!!!! 😂😂😂

[@dimarcodrahgi5866]

You have to be the BEST channel with the WORST intro

[@mauryd3444]

I expected to see a doctor, civil engineer and possibly the Pope exit that vehicle. Imagine my surprise.

[@grumpymunchkin2959]

AI voice not needed. If people cant read the text they’re probably in the car about to get pitted.

[@whitenoise7455]

I'm shocked to see young black males leaving that vehicle 😁

[@user-lv2ky4ts2l]

Yeah the big 3 german brands have collaborated to speed limit all their cars to a pidly 145mph, notice how he can't go any faster despite having more than enough power to reach 190. Really pisses me off. I mean what if you're being chased by some maniac road rage guy, you should not have such a low speed limiter!

[@deansapp4635]

Stop it, They were just late for Med school

[@ephjay6t87]

You didn't show the pat where he says "I can't breeve"

[@MikeRotchItches]

Bravo, Mike

[@larssandvik1347]

ALWAYS!!!!! I do feel bad for the bravo police officers. These extreme criminals make all the good guys look bad

[@scottmichaels6854]

At least you didn't say November.😆

[@santaclause2875]

Trooper Davis.....YOU ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

Is Dajuan from Romania? Why do Romanians do this??

[@constantinosschinas4503]

The Free Fire Wood at the end was so symbolic...

[@Grawlix_Jungle]

Man, this guy really wanted some free firewood

[@HarryTwatter]

send this AI voice INTO THE SUN

[@lancecahill5486]

Trooper Davis has excellent eyesight. He could read the street signs at that speed , at night no less!

[@gabrielgriffin9230]

those stereotypes are so unfair .. smh

[@occultustactical6138]

What’s crazy is watching these videos, at these speeds, realizing when I was in Germany this was me going to work at 140 on the autobahn.

[@jeebus2121]

3:46 - he must have done something to the front left suspension or wheel during that turn. I think that's the only reason they got caught soon after.

[@LittleRockElevators]

He wanted that firewood. Besides that probably was his parents Mercedes he was driving