STOLEN Yukon involved in MAIL THEFT gets overturned by Arkansas State Police PIT Maneuver #pursuit

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Officer’s Report:

Charges:
Fleeing (F)
Theft by Receiving (F)
Unauthorized Use of Another’s Property (F)
Aggravated Assault (F)
Obstructing Governmental Operations
Criminal Mischief
Defective Tail Lamp
Reckless Driving
No Seatbelt

On Thursday, December 14, 2023, at approximately 9:15 P.M, I noticed a dark colored GMC Yukon traveling westbound on
Wedington Drive. Earlier in the day I had received information from Washington County Deputies that a vehicle matching this
description bearing ARVL ATI46T had possibly been involved in multiple mail thefts throughout the county and had fled from
other law enforcement agencies. The vehicle was also reported stolen out of the Springdale Police Department. I turned around
and caught up to the vehicle near Double Springs Road and confirmed it was the same vehicle.

The vehicle continued northbound towards a residence. The vehicle then began to accelerate and make a left hand turn
through the grass yard. I attempted to strike the left rear quarter panel of the car but did not have enough speed or a good
angle to cause the vehicle to stop. Trp Hopper came across the yard and attempted to strike the vehicle as well. The vehicle
drove through a wooden fence on White Rock and continued back south towards Wedington Drive.

The vehicle turned westbound onto Wedington and accelerated to a high rate of speed. Trp Hopper was in front of me at this
time, but he was unable to accelerate due to vehicle issues, I passed him and became the primary pursuit unit again. I
continued following the vehicle and watched it turn left onto S Buddy Elkins.

The vehicle used Buddy Elkins to turn around and
go back to Wedington and turn back east. The vehicle attempted to pass a Chevrolet truck by driving on the shoulder. The
vehicle struck the Chevy truck on the passenger side while trying to pass it. At this time, Trp Hopper who had discontinued
following the vehicle on Buddy Elkins, was in a position to end the pursuit and performed a TVI. The vehicle rolled over once
and came to rest on the driver’s side.

Commands were given for the occupants to exit. The first to exit from the front passenger window was Michael Lewis .
The second to exit was Krystal Starr. Both were taken into custody without further incident. A
third occupant was in the back seat. He had difficulty exiting the vehicle, but I was able to help him out of the back seat
passenger window. He was also taken into custody. He said his name was Tristen Taylor.

No return was located for this information. A Fayetteville Police Officer arrived and when I mentioned this name, he said he
thought his real name would be Tristen McNamee with the same date of birth. This information was checked and confirmed to
be the third occupant. All three subjects had multiple felony warrants which were all confirmed.
The vehicle was confirmed stolen out of the Springdale Police Department.
All three occupants were read their Miranda Warning. Michael and Krystal would not confirm who was driving. Tristen said that
Krystal was the driver. This statement is consistent with how they exited the vehicle, Michael first from the passenger side, and
then Krystal. Additionally, the driver’s seat was moved close to the steering wheel, indicating the driver may have been shorter.

Inside the vehicle, multiple pieces of mail with varying names and addresses from the rural areas of Washington County were
located.

Tristen was issued a citation (200A1452757) for Obstructing Governmental Operations for lying about his name, as well as No
Seatbelt.

Krystal is being charged with Felony Fleeing for fleeing while exceeding the speed limit, Aggravated Assault for engaging in
conduct that created a substantial risk or physical injury or death by striking the innocent motorist while trying to flee.

Additionally, she is being charged with Felony Theft by Receiving for having an unexplained possession of the stolen Yukon.
Additionally, she is being charged with Unauthorized use of Another’s Property for using the stolen Yukon to facilitate another
violation without the owner’s knowledge. She is also being charged with Criminal Mischief for the damage caused to the yard
as well as the fence. Additionally, she is being charged with Reckless Driving, Defective Tail Lamps and No Seatbelt as the
seatbelt was locked in place and showed she was sitting on top of it. She will have a court date set in Washington County
Circuit Court.

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36 thoughts on “STOLEN Yukon involved in MAIL THEFT gets overturned by Arkansas State Police PIT Maneuver #pursuit”

  1. Officer’s Report:

    Charges:
    Fleeing (F)
    Theft by Receiving (F)
    Unauthorized Use of Another’s Property (F)
    Aggravated Assault (F)
    Obstructing Governmental Operations
    Criminal Mischief
    Defective Tail Lamp
    Reckless Driving
    No Seatbelt

    On Thursday, December 14, 2023, at approximately 9:15 P.M, I noticed a dark colored GMC Yukon traveling westbound on
    Wedington Drive. Earlier in the day I had received information from Washington County Deputies that a vehicle matching this
    description bearing ARVL ATI46T had possibly been involved in multiple mail thefts throughout the county and had fled from
    other law enforcement agencies. The vehicle was also reported stolen out of the Springdale Police Department. I turned around
    and caught up to the vehicle near Double Springs Road and confirmed it was the same vehicle.

    The vehicle continued northbound towards a residence. The vehicle then began to accelerate and make a left hand turn
    through the grass yard. I attempted to strike the left rear quarter panel of the car but did not have enough speed or a good
    angle to cause the vehicle to stop. Trp Hopper came across the yard and attempted to strike the vehicle as well. The vehicle
    drove through a wooden fence on White Rock and continued back south towards Wedington Drive.

    The vehicle turned westbound onto Wedington and accelerated to a high rate of speed. Trp Hopper was in front of me at this
    time, but he was unable to accelerate due to vehicle issues, I passed him and became the primary pursuit unit again. I
    continued following the vehicle and watched it turn left onto S Buddy Elkins.

    The vehicle used Buddy Elkins to turn around and
    go back to Wedington and turn back east. The vehicle attempted to pass a Chevrolet truck by driving on the shoulder. The
    vehicle struck the Chevy truck on the passenger side while trying to pass it. At this time, Trp Hopper who had discontinued
    following the vehicle on Buddy Elkins, was in a position to end the pursuit and performed a TVI. The vehicle rolled over once
    and came to rest on the driver’s side.

    Commands were given for the occupants to exit. The first to exit from the front passenger window was Michael Lewis .
    The second to exit was Krystal Starr. Both were taken into custody without further incident. A

    third occupant was in the back seat. He had difficulty exiting the vehicle, but I was able to help him out of the back seat
    passenger window. He was also taken into custody. He said his name was Tristen Taylor.

    No return was located for this information. A Fayetteville Police Officer arrived and when I mentioned this name, he said he
    thought his real name would be Tristen McNamee with the same date of birth. This information was checked and confirmed to
    be the third occupant. All three subjects had multiple felony warrants which were all confirmed.
    The vehicle was confirmed stolen out of the Springdale Police Department.
    All three occupants were read their Miranda Warning. Michael and Krystal would not confirm who was driving. Tristen said that
    Krystal was the driver. This statement is consistent with how they exited the vehicle, Michael first from the passenger side, and
    then Krystal. Additionally, the driver’s seat was moved close to the steering wheel, indicating the driver may have been shorter.

    Inside the vehicle, multiple pieces of mail with varying names and addresses from the rural areas of Washington County were
    located.

    Tristen was issued a citation (200A1452757) for Obstructing Governmental Operations for lying about his name, as well as No
    Seatbelt.

    Krystal is being charged with Felony Fleeing for fleeing while exceeding the speed limit, Aggravated Assault for engaging in
    conduct that created a substantial risk or physical injury or death by striking the innocent motorist while trying to flee.

    Additionally, she is being charged with Felony Theft by Receiving for having an unexplained possession of the stolen Yukon.
    Additionally, she is being charged with Unauthorized use of Another’s Property for using the stolen Yukon to facilitate another
    violation without the owner’s knowledge. She is also being charged with Criminal Mischief for the damage caused to the yard
    as well as the fence. Additionally, she is being charged with Reckless Driving, Defective Tail Lamps and No Seatbelt as the
    seatbelt was locked in place and showed she was sitting on top of it. She will have a court date set in Washington County
    Circuit Court.

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  4. Boy, that was a silly little love tap that started the chase. With two cars, they never should have let him get off the residential property. They sure put that pulled over truck and the people in it at grave risk with that maneuver. They continue to tell them to get on the ground when they are already on the ground. Where did these guys go to SCHOOL? Defective tail lamps? Not only is that petty, clearly the tail lamps were workig perfectly fine throughout the chase.

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  12. He gah him wun den hue why dogs to keep he conpany. I like det deez bruthus be adopting den unwanted pets det de hue why menz dont want. Dey make good companion pets an hep uz wiff crime an kinna be are attack dogs.

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  22. Gotta love Arkansas, they allow their law enforcement to actually do the job…. they don't play the B.S. political nonsense…. if you refuse to stop…. you accept whatever consequences may happen… it's a choice…. if they get hurt or worse…it's 100% their choice… zero empathy…. ASP rocks!

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  34. 🎉🎉🎉 they pitted that SUV into the back of that innocent pick up truck and then one of them took cover behind the pick up truck….wow….so sorry to the poor innocent person in the pickup truck

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