Pursuit/Stolen MC/Meth/SE Walton Bentonville Arkansas State Police Troop L, Traffic Series Ep. 1016 

L-31's incident report: "On June 18, 2024, at approximately 11:43 PM, I (Trooper James Jones #498) was traveling southbound on I-49, approaching exit 85, traveling behind a gray street bike. The motorcycle abruptly took exit 85 off I-49 (Walton Blvd). I observed the operator of the bike not using a turn signal (unsafe lane change) and not displaying a license plate. Upon exiting the interstate, I initiated my emergency lights and siren to signal for the rider to stop. The rider signaled several times with his hand that he was going to pull into a parking lot. The rider then accelerated and began fleeing westbound on Walton Blvd. The rider continued looking back and accelerating reaching speeds in excess of 70 mph. At this time, I advised dispatch that I would be in pursuit. The motorcycle continued westbound until it turned left (westbound) onto SW Regional Airport Blvd. The rider then turned onto Shell Road, still traveling westbound. At Rainbow Farm Road, the motorcycle turned southbound onto Morning Star Road where it turned southbound again. Troopers Marshall Hill, Billy Martin, and Richard Surrette assisted in the pursuit and attempted to stop the motorcycle. While southbound on Morning star Road, my vehicle began making a rattling noise under the front-end. The motorcycle then turned eastbound onto Phillips Cemetery Road until it turned northbound onto Roberts Road. The motorcycle then began traveling back eastbound on Pace Lane. The motorcycle continued eastbound on Pace Lane until it approached Highway 112 (North Main Street) where it turned northbound. The motorcycle travelled northbound until it reached West Pleasant Grove Road where it turned eastbound. Trooper Martin then took lead in the pursuit, and I assumed the secondary position. While attempting to stop the motorcycle, the roadway (Pleasant Grove Road) split with a center median divider. The motorcycle then turned into the oncoming westbound traffic lane heading the wrong direction to avoid being stopped. The motorcycle then turned around and headed back westbound on Pleasant Grove Road towards Hwy 112. At State Highway 112, the motorcycle turned southbound and Troopers Billy Martin and Richard Surrette moved into position to slow the motorcycle. The motorcycle went off the roadway on the left and attempted to drive through the tall grass before the rider laid the motorcycle down and attempted to flee on foot. A foot pursuit ensued before the subject was apprehended and taken into custody. The rider was identified as Bret Alan Bowerman (DOB 07/11/1986). Bowerman was read the Miranda Warning on scene and searched. A small clear plastic bag containing suspected methamphetamine was located in his right front pants pocket. A check was conducted on the VIN on the motorcycle, and it was confirmed to be stolen out of the Rogers Police Department. C&R Towing responded and towed the motorcycle. Bowerman was transported to Benton County Detention Center. Bowerman was asked post-Miranda why he ran, and he stated that he was “way to high”. I asked him what type of narcotic he was using, and he stated "weed." Further, Bowerman stated that the drug "messes him up bad where he doesn’t know what’s going on." While speaking with Bowerman I observed signs that he was intoxicated. Bowerman had red and bloodshot eyes, poor coordination, and his speech was slurred and he was unable to complete a full sentence. Bowerman was asked if he should have been operating the motorcycle under his condition and he stated, "no." Bowerman was read the DWI statement of rights form and advised he would consent to any test given. Bowerman was given an opportunity to give a urine specimen sample while at the jail and he was unable to urinate after several attempts. Due to Bowerman’s statements and circumstances, he was charged with DWI- Drugs. I asked him about the motorcycle, and he stated that he received it from his buddy but would not provide the friend's name. Bowerman was booked and charged with Fleeing in a Vehicle, Fleeing on Foot, Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended License, No Vehicle License, Improper Lane Change, Theft by Receiving, Possession of a Controlled Substance, No liability Insurance, Driving Wrong Way on Road, DWI-Drugs, and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test. I contacted the Benton County Prosecutor's Office and obtained a preliminary bond of $30,000.|

Arkansas State Police had their annual banquet on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The Trooper of the Year award for 2023 went to Trooper Austin Duncan. "Trooper Duncan was honored for his bravery and quick thinking in stopping a suspect vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on Interstate 630 in Little Rock in September of 2023. He placed his patrol unit in the vehicle’s path, preventing a head-on collision with another motorist at high speed. The suspect vehicle’s driver swerved to avoid Trooper Duncan’s patrol unit, and Trooper Duncan turned his patrol unit again into the path of the suspect vehicle, causing a head-on collision with the suspect vehicle. His actions exemplify the mission of the Arkansas State Police." CONGRATULATIONS! Note: The dash cam video of the incident is on the Arkansas State Police RU-vid channel.

I am rolling watching this pursuit. It reminds me of when I drove for Uber before the pan demic I had picked up 2 guys from the Walmart Home office at around 5pm so traffic was horrible and their flight left less than an hour. I took back roads until we got in regional then it became bumper to bumper because just past the curve that the motorcycle turned right on is 2 lane with no turning lane so if someone is turning left it backs up the road. I asked the guys if they trusted me and they said yes so I took that same way the motorcycle did but made more right turns and when we hit the dirt road the look on their faces was so funny! All I could say was I will get you there on time and I am not taking you to a secluded place to ill you, they laughed! We made it with 20 minutes to spare our airport is small so i know they made their flight and i got a $100 tip.

Constantly looking back to see if he's still being chased ..... dramatically shifting ..... gets caught and its off to prison !

11:53 🕶️He’s just mething’ around, those sunglasses didn’t want no part of it,😂

ASP: The Dukes Of Arkansas

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this video was hilarious, ole boy kept looking back like "damn they still on me" and his lil bike wouldn't top 100 mph, i was rolling the whole time and yelling for Trooper Jones to TVI his ass, no traffic, no witnesses, the dash cam but hey we won't tell, awesome as always

He is lucky that he did not hurt someone else. I like the $30K bond request as well. Outstanding job by all. STAY SAFE OUT THERE TROOPERS.

If i knew how, id buy that Trooper lunch. " You see the side of that car? Its says State Trooper. We're gonna chase you. I can promise you that!!" Probably the best Trooper come back I've heard .

Great video, James! Love seeing all of the trooper's full response videos! Didn't Trooper Martin used to be Troop D? You can't get away from him! Haha! Thanks for your great content

Dudes first time on a two wheeler of any kind.

Great Arrest Video

Surely Trooper Surrette's Stop isn't still waiting 🤣Trooper Jones & the FTO Trooper is having to pursue a dust bunny on wheels. They are pursuing one of Linda's dust bunnies while she is watching this video.😂 Trp. Martin, All the ASP did a great job, teamwork . Sorry Trp. Jones & the FTO Trooper had to eat the dust. This video is amazing. Thank you NST, you are amazing.❤💯Blessings. Pamela Culp

Love the intro

Sandra can’t believe her luck

A bit of everything on this one!! Surrette arrested one with Tourette's. Billy 'Don't Call Me a Yankee' Martin was assisting. James 'Kool-Aid' Jones damaged something on his car. An unnamed Trooper was spotted driving a stolen motorcycle. The chick with no license and warrants booked herself into the county jail and had already released herself on her own recognizance by the time Surrette arrived with his prisoner. Whew!!!

That woman in the beginning is so confused!

It's a bold strategy to run from the cops, but not actually try to get away from them...

Tweakers gonna tweak. 😆

Why does this goober on mototcycle keep looking over his shoulder at Tpr Jones? Can he not tell by the blue lights and siren that trooper is still on his tail???

Another great video, James !! So exciting to watch NST because of the great editing you do !! 💗

Nothing better than waking up to a gloomy Saturday morning, and find a couple NST videos just waiting for me!!! Gotta love NST, James, and the family! James you are appreciated and love your work!💙❤️💙 sometimes a Troopers life gets complicated but we love them even more💙❤️💙

Looks like he could play a Banjo in Deliverance.

“I wear my sunglasses at night so I can so I can ride my stolen bike SAF!”

That "NEVERMIND" took me out😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂

Trying to figure out how the state police knew that the person driving the 300,was the registered driver,could have been anyone driving. why is this still happening

Who dares to say to an ASP Trooper "I didn't think you would chase me".....🤣🤣🤣🤣 What a buffoon....

The ASP car. I love the one trooper. What ever it was it fell off!

THANK YOU 😊

Does. Anyone see what his defense is going to be. ( I didn't know what I was doing) 😢😂😂😂 great job Troopers. Y'all stay safe

MotorCycle chase was hilarious.

The way you spliced in the different cam views during the chase was cinematic!

It did look like meth riding, he thought he was Evel Knieval coming out of the turns

Trooper Surrette left that woman in his dust lol

The state cop was complaining about dispatch sending city police outside city limits wow

I think they ran over a skunk...sounded like officer said something about a skunk the other guy said that's nasty.

Thanks for the upload, NST!

3:01 another trooper passes?? I would think he would backup this officer 👮‍♂️

Thank you James for all of your hard work putting together yet another awesome video ❤️.

Did you accidentially put Surrette first?

Good bless the state police family and friends tanks for everything saludos desde wichita KS USA 🇺🇸 ❤💙🤍

Okay what did James do to his car?

What the heck broke on the Police Car?

The police car sounds like it has a bad tire!

Trooper Jones' car is not happy!

Yikes, another broken trans mount/cross member. They need tix fix those things.

WOW, this video was locked and loaded with excellent content. One of the many reasons we love NST. Amazing teamwork Trooper Jones, FTO Trooper & everyone involved NST thank you so much for your channel & your awesome expertise.❤🇺🇸🚑

😂😂😂😂 Trooper Jones' car has had IT. 😂😂😂😂 James, you have got to let the ASP know that someone in Tennessee has claimed them all. 😂😂😂 I've decided to just love and adopt them all. I'm proud of them when they do good. 💜💜💜😊👋🏾

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Poor criminal, Poor driver, Poor human being.

NST , what happened to the editing?

$30k bond, nice. Hopefully he'll have some time to think about his life choices.

Even the cops are sounding yankee up in that area

Lol i saw this happened i got there a few minutes before they put him in the car

Off chops

2:50 I can't stand when cops go under the speed limit on a highway in the middle of the night. They're putting people at more risk than anyone else in that area. I get she has warrants and such. But that doesn't mean Mr cop can endanger anyone else bc of one dumb chick.