Pursuit/MC US-62/AR-5 Mountain Home Baxter Co Arkansas State Police Troop I, Traffic Series Ep. 903 

I-19's incident report: "On April 11, 2024 at approximately 5:06PM, I attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a maroon in color Honda motorcycle bearing Arkansas registration 122FY on the off ramp of US Highway 62 near State Highway 5. The traffic stop led to the arrest of Troy Gessner on a felony fleeing charge and numerous other misdemeanor charges. While traveling eastbound on US Highway 62 Bypass near State Highway 201, I observed the vehicle listed above traveling the same direction ahead of me. I observed the operator of the motorcycle weaving in and out of traffic in a reckless manner. After the motorcycle cleared the traffic, I observed it to accelerate at a high rate of speed continuing eastbound on the bypass. I activated the front antenna of my patrol unit's radar which gave a digital readout of 80mph in a posted 60mph zone. I activated my overhead emergency lights in attempt to catch up with the vehicle. I was able to catch the motorcycle as it exited the bypass and onto the off-ramp to State Highway 5. I activated my audible siren to signal for the driver to yield. The motorcycle turned right (southbound) onto State Highway 5 and continued traveling past the Baxter County Road and Bridge Department. The operator of the motorcycle revved the engine and merged into the continuous left-turn lane and accelerated at a high rate of speed passing other vehicles who were traveling north and southbound. I advised Troop I-Harrison Communications that I was in active pursuit of the motorcycle and to contact a supervisor. The motorcycle continued southbound on State Highway 5 at a reckless high rate of speed. The operator of the motorcycle traveled southbound in the northbound lane numerous times almost causing numerous collisions to innocent bystanders. As the pursuit entered Salesville, the motorcycle continued onto State Highway 177 after running a posted stop sign. The motorcycle continued southbound on State Highway 177 near the Norfork Dam. As the motorcycle passed the National Fish Hatchery, it passed a school bus who was traveling northbound. The operator continued up the hill towards the top of the dam. The operator failed to negotiate a curve near Quarry Road which caused the motorcycle to exit the roadway left and overturn. As I pulled up on the scene, I observed the operator to stand up from the ground and place his hand in the air. I gave verbal commands for the operator to get on his stomach. The operator complied and I was able to place the operator into custody without further incident. I advised Troop I Communications to send an ambulance to my location to have the operator checked out. The operator identified himself as Troy Gessner 08-20-1994. Troy stated he ran because he didn't have a motorcycle endorsement. While speaking with Troy, I could smell a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from his person. Troy admitted he had some marijuana roaches on his person and that he had smoked about an hour and a half earlier. I observed Troy to have bloodshot/glassy eyes and dilated pupils. Due to possibly sustaining serious injury from the wreck, no Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were given. During search incident to arrest, I located a cigarette pack in Troy's jacket pocket. Within the pack, I located numerous burnt marijuana cigarettes (roaches). Once the ambulance arrived on scene, Troy was transported to Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR to seek further medical attention. I traveled to Baxter Health and made contact with Troy who was getting treatment by medical professionals. I read Troy the Arkansas Statement of Rights and he agreed to submit to a urine test. The urine test was obtained in a room within the emergency room. After giving an adequate sample, Troy stated and signed that he did not want a second test at his own expense. Moments later, Troy was discharged from the hospital. I transported Troy to the Baxter County Sheriff's Office where he was book in on the following charges: 5-54-125(d)(2)- Fleeing in a Vehicle (Class C Felony) 27-50-308(b)(1)(B)- Reckless Driving (Unclassified Misd) 5-64-419(b)(5)(A)- Possession of Marijuana (Class A Misd) 5-64-443(a)(1)-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misd) 5-65-103-DWI-Drugs (Class A Misd) 27-51-601(d)- Fail to Obey Stop Sign (Unclassified Misd) 27-20-106-Riding without a Motorcycle License (Unclassified Misd) 27-50-302(a)(7)-Speeding more than 15mph Over Limit (Unclassified Misd) Property Control #20240411210902I An affidavit will be completed and forwarded to the Baxter County Prosecutor for further review. The urine will be sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for further testing. The marijuana will be store in the evidence vault at Troop I Headquarters in Harrison."

You know it's going to be good when Dollar General makes not one but two guest appearances.

“I wasn’t even gonna run” after I already ran for more than 15 minutes. Apparently that helmet wasn’t protecting anything important.

I was waiting for it. I knew that if he hadn't stopped and if the trooper hadn't got him those curves WERE. That's one for the curve patrol. 😁👍🏾💜 Hey from Tennessee! 👋🏾😊💜👍🏾

Did he actually defend himself with "You all scared the .... out of me"?? I know when I'm driving and get scared it helps me to drive into oncoming traffic at over 100 mph. (also, another great video, NST)

Note to the idiot rider. If you can't drop a gear and disappear in 30 seconds, don't even think about running.

The clouds in Arkansas are spectacular. Beautiful countryside along with amazing clouds

Thank you for the drive by of the power plant. Way cool!!!!!

If you aren't driving a Hayabusa, forget running

Looked like a beautiful day for a pleasant bike ride.

It is difficult for me to comprehend WHY drivers do not pull over when emergency vehicles are behind them! What am I not seeing?

🔥HAPPY PURSUIT FRIDAY🔥

Harley Davidson - Converting petrol to noise without any real performance for over 100 years. 🤣

😂 there's one born everyday!

Thank you James! 🐾🐾🐾

Beautiful countryside. Dangerous roads. This is almost as scary as that chase in the mountains.

Thank you NST, two Awesome pursuits back to back, Friday never felt so Good! Beings that Trooper Coffmen is such an Arkansas Gentleman, I Cussed out All the Idiots that didn't pullover for Him!

Trooper definitely has been down that way a few times. Great driving skills for the trooper.

After watching a video, I enjoy reading the incident report. Cpl Coffman's report is very detailed. Besides the big beautiful Church that is often a landmark used , running 2nd is Dollar General 😂. Glad he wasn't hurt after he wrecked out. NST, Thank you for another great video. Blessings to you and everyone. ❤🇺🇸🚑 🧢🧢🧢?

Arkansas is such a pretty state. I cannot get over how it reminds me of areas in Minnesota where I live, curves, hills, minor flatland, and more. Those dang curves. Good job Trooper Coffman.

welcome to MH, we have more campers in the left lane then at the lake!!

Hey NST! Thanks for the beautiful sky! Hope all is well for you and yours. Thanks for your dedication!💙❤️💙

Second bike pursuit in two days for our fair county, both subjects running on highway 5. One ran 5 North at night and made it into Missouri before wiping himself out in front of Missouri county and state officers, this one tried 5 South in the daytime and wiped out. Mayhap one might reconsider running at all, but if you do, at least try a different state highway, lol.

Asking for prayers I am in the process of finding another place to live in Arkansas.. Really don't no where to relocate just need prayers for guidance.. 😒

In this one I give the Trooper a lot of credit. Gave the biker plenty of room to maneuver safely, didn't take unnecessary risks, and good communication. Admitted to the supervisor that the reason for the stop was just speeding. (Can't really count filtering as reckless driving, since it's done for biker safety.) Of course, they'll still ticket for it in most states though.

Hi NST! Look at that gorgeous sky, why you wanna drive so fast you miss the beauty, not to mention breaking some traffic laws. I see y’all closing in to that 1,000 mark! This Okie glad to be here for it.❤❤

I was rooting for a wreck the entire chase ..what was that ENORMOUS BUILDING near the end of the video..a penitentiary?

Used to live in the duplex right before Tracy ferry road ! Hope the dude went to jail for a few years. Never run from the cops! He put a lot of lives in danger

Now that was exciting!!! Thanks NST for another awesome video!!!

Ngl, dude-man on the Harley did a lot better than most of the guys ASP chases who are on sportbikes.

nice view of the water damn

Great persistence !! Good catch.. at the hatchery!

Congratulations James on 110k

Love me some Troop I. Baxter County is awesome.

I've rode them there roads. Never would attempt at those speeds. Nope, never. Kudo's to both the rider and the HP. In the video I thought the tag came back to a harley, but in the report its a Honda.

I love watching pursuits by Arkansas State Police and the Florida Highway Patrol! Forget the high-speed chase capital of the world California! Between Arkansas State Police and the Florida Highway Patrol, they make CHP look like sissies!

Pretty scenery. We haven’t had a chase to that reservoir before.

Drivers in Arkansas are crazy, where can you run. I've only saw 3 chase where someone got away

The black suv and white Dodge pickup that stopped in middle of their lane rather than pulling off to the side🤦‍♀️🙈🥴

He did good until the curve took him out.

If he wouldn’t have wrecked out he would have got away with it

Look at that dam.

Happy Friday NST wolf pack love the content keep up the amazing work.

What a beautiful sky!

If you're chasing a Harley, is it really a high speed chase? 😄

You thought you were gonna get away from an ASP trooper on that POS?

Hi

The curves caught em😂😂😂😂

The guy can ride, no doubt about that.

well, DAM

I don't understand why some people go from a Ticket to a felony 🤦🤦🤦

It's pursuit Friday!!

That Dam is HUGE

Cop was a two foot driver. Riding his brakes half the time. Lucky it wasn't himself that wrecked in a turn with over heated brakes.

wait, what? the tag registration came back as a different motorcycle didn't it?

Congrats on 110k prescribers…let’s get Million + 🥳 smack that like 👍🏽

Happy Pursuit Fruday everyone - NST, Wolf 🐺 Pack, and viewers! ♠️🎩🇺🇲🏹

Good evening everybody. ❤🇺🇸🚑

Very nice photo!

Impressive rider, but the bike is governed and can't go very fast. I know he was scraping on curves.

I despise crotch rockets BUT if you're gonna run....

Excellent job staying with the idiot rider. Nice when the criminal does a self PIT. STAY SAFE OUT THERE TROOPER.

@ 10:00 DAM! shortly after, Damn!

That was stupid motorcycle rider got off lucky CPL Coffman was determined not to let him get away another great start to the weekend thanks NST

Look twice! Save a life!

That dam was amazing!!! Would love to go there. Where is that at?

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Another rider that doesn't watch NST. If he did, he would know not to do this because it is not going to end well.

Dumb assess with extra money for a bike.

Good job guys.........

Hi. 12s

What a gutless bike hHAHAHA

Fast bike,fast cop,curve caught em

Did not think he was going to catch him!

Slow speed pursuit

Not to far up the road. It goes to 3 lanes. Trooper would have made up some time. If guy wouldn't wrecked. That is a very very sharp turn. 35 mph thru there.

Hey ding dong, that Bike has Torque but not Top End like the Troopers have. Just take the Misdemeanor in stead of a Felony, unless you already are a Felon on the run..😅

Should’ve said GET ON THE F***** GROUND!!!!!

Today I learned, I in fact I'm not a pro motorcycle rider

You can run but you can’t hide…

Bikes may be fast but you can't outrun a radio!

I got tropical pineapple chocolope....

YAWDY, I'm a bastard bloke....

Sounds like his captain is scared for his job

When the Trooper passed that string of cars in a no passing zone and went over a blind hill at that point, it was time to end the pursuit. There is no reason to put the public at that level of risk, and I support the police officers, too.

Cop splitting traffic to speeding ect. Before trying to make a stop

I respect what L.E. does, but are these high-speed chases necessary. The risk of injury or accident does not seem worth all if this excitement.

Typical Harley 👎Two wheel version of an OLD Chevrolet Impala 🤣 In a straight line there as slow as a wet week 🤣 In corners ... THEY SUCK 💩

Ya, by no means is the cop doing 125mph & endangering the public reckless at all 😂😂😂