Jackson Jambalaya

The report suggests a high-speed pursuit and danger; while reading the report carefully, you see the whole thing encompassed less than five miles.

probably was a v6 challenger too. if you're going to run from the cops, atleast use one of the v8 trims.

They’ve both watched way too many movies.

Missed being with the guys in jail.

Nothing to see here. Just another MHP cop on steroids (literally) exercising his authority, throwing a litterbug in jail.

The trooper will no doubt turn around and stop him next time he sees him. Remember the Desoto County incident that still drags out with a cop who should have been fired a year ago?

To quote one of my favorite movies, he should have just filed ithe ticket under"C" for "Chickens***."

MM107: near Colony Park/Madison avenue exit
MM 102: near Beasley/Adkins exit

Let's see...the trooper already has my tag number, my license information, has had a good look at my face, and is driving a LE interceptor vehicle that is faster than anything normal people can afford. He can also call on his fellow LEOs for help, if he needs it. Hmmm, this seems like a good time to run away. You'll never catch me, Copper!

This qualifies as Idiot Of The Month.

Straight up cop supporter here but a high speed chase over littering? Trooper had his info. Go get a warrant from Justice Court and arrest the fool at home. This could have ended up very badly.

no one should get upset over littering, after all littering is the state sport if mississippi.

@8:35 AM - I agree 100%. The driver won't have his court date and thus a bench warrant will be issued when he fails to appear on the original offense. This was a "contempt of cop" pursuit.

Outstanding ! Although, I must confess, a PIT maneuver with the Challenger upside down and on fire would have been a nice outcome.

Trooper wasn't enforcing the law so nearly as much as he was shouting with his action "Respeck my authori-tie!"

Huge supporters of LEO here too, and I defend most LEO pursuits but this seems reckless.

I loathe our litter problem, and I would support locking the guy up but you have his license info already...was the chase really necessary here?

Initial reason for stop: Speeding and no seatbelt. Will the folks talking only about litter please notice that part.

Highway patrol totally overreacted. I was on 55N right after this. At least 20 police cars. Even had one pass me from the Highway patrol HQ.

You are the one that needs to pay attention 3:28. Yes, The cop pulled him over and issued the ticket for Speeding and Seatbelt. Interaction was complete. THEN chased him for tossing the citation (littering). There was no need to chase him. Cop HAD the dudes info from the completed traffic stop.
Add littering to the charge, drive away, and deal with it in court.
How is this confusing?

Considering 'near', mentioned twice, that's almost five miles, right? High speed pursuit, evading, squealing off, slinging gravel, MPH radios for assistance....Indeed.

You don't know much about cop-rage, testosterone overload and short-sleeve shirts that are about to bust at the biceps, do you?

Throwing that paper out on the roadway was right up there with giving a cop the finger. Watch your local paper for Tindall giving him a plaque.

Just pointing a couple of things out:
1. No LEO, no matter how professional or unprofessional, can engage in a pursuit of any speed with someone who isn't refusing to stop. Before you attempt to debate that point, try chasing a tree.
2. Wanton and willful disrespect for the law and those who are obligated to enforce it is never a good choice. In fact, it plays a direct role in many of the problems facing Jackson, the state, and the whole country.
3. As to this particular situation, there are not enough facts contained in the press release to conclusively determine much other than: the citation went out the window, the Trooper attempted to pull the car back over, it did not stop, the Trooper pursued the car, the car finally stopped, and the driver was arrested. The arrest was apparently "without incident," but that could have a lot of different meanings.
4. From the facts given, a truly professional, by-the-book cop would have been obligated to pull the driver back over because he committed another offense in full view of the Trooper. Same applies to the "pursuit" - the driver was refusing to comply with a lawful instruction and thus committing yet another offense in full view of the Trooper. As to the reasonableness of this or any other "pursuit," see 1., above. I don't believe I've ever seen or heard of any sort of release, news story, or even a rumor that said, "the suspect/driver pulled over immediately so the police initiated a pursuit..."

Anyone driving on 55 N or 55 S during 7 am to 6 pm knows what a problem we as law abiding citizens are having with speeders. Three of the four days we worked last week again Waterworks curve and Fortification was shut down with 2 wrecks and one day 3 in both directions. Obey the law and quit speeding. Everyone’s life is precious and leave early like our parents taught us! If you are late you are late!

10:19AM, correcting my reply:
"Disrespect for" was not the best term.
2. Wanton and willful DISREGARD OF the law and those who are obligated to enforce it...

Yikes. Sadly this is what happens when you have no tools to emotionally regulate your anger. You throw a ticket out the window.