A Guatemalan man Dash Cam Video He was pulled over by an Arkansas state trooper for driving 114 mph on an interstate, but got into a fight with the officer and the driver's blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit.
Arkansas State Police on Wednesday release Dash cam video from a July 27 traffic stop in Rogers. here.
“I thank God for giving Alex the strength to get through what happened and for being there for Kylie when she needed support the most. I am so proud of you both.”
Police said the suspect, Angel Zapet Alvarado, 26, of Guatemala, was traveling south on Interstate 49 in heavy traffic at 114 mph when he passed Officer Alexandria Duncan's marked patrol unit near milepost 83 at approximately 7:43 p.m. said.
Police said Zapet Alvarado initially showed no signs of stopping, even after Officer Duncan activated his emergency lights and sirens.
Duncan parked the vehicle on the right shoulder of the road and instructed Zapet Alvarado to exit the vehicle.
Image courtesy of Arkansas State Police
Duncan noticed Zapet-Alvarado's hand on the gear shift and took the keys to prevent him from driving away.
He ignored commands to get out of the car and refused when Duncan tried to help him out, and when he refused to comply, officers used a Taser.
Image courtesy of Arkansas State Police
Indeed, dashcam footage shows Zapette-Alvarado repeatedly refusing to comply with Duncan's commands to lie on his stomach and put his hands behind his back, after which Duncan responds by repeatedly pulling the Taser trigger, after which Zapette-Alvarado is heard screaming in pain.
Image courtesy of Arkansas State Police
At one point, Zapet Alvarado grabbed Duncan's Taser and threw it into traffic on the interstate.
Image courtesy of Arkansas State Police
Image courtesy of Arkansas State Police
Police say the man kicked Officer Duncan in the head multiple times.
However, a good Samaritan, 31-year-old Kylie Sutton, witnessed the fight and was seen running towards the scene on the shoulder of the highway when Duncan noticed Sutton and told her to grab her Taser, which she did.
Image courtesy of Arkansas State Police
However, Zapet Alvarado then managed to climb on top of Duncan.
With that, Sutton grabbed Zapet-Alvarado from behind and took him to the ground, helping the officer.
Image courtesy of Arkansas State Police
Finally, Duncan tells the good Samaritan to stay away from the fight, after which she tells the combative Zapet-Alvarado that she's going to shoot him, but he won't budge, so Duncan does as she promised, this time with a gun.
Police said she fired one shot, striking Zapet-Alvarado in the right temple, but he continued to resist arrest and refused Duncan's commands to get on the ground.
Soon after, state troopers arrive and are seen helping Duncan arrest Zapet Alvarado.
Image courtesy of Arkansas State Police
Image courtesy of Arkansas State Police
Police said Zapet Alvarado was transported to Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas where he was treated and later turned over to police.
Image courtesy of Arkansas State Police
Toxicology tests showed he had a blood alcohol content of 0.16 and positive cannabinoids. He was transported to the Benton County Sheriff's Office Jail, where he remained, being held for the Department of Homeland Security investigation.
Police said Officer Duncan was treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the assault by suspect Zapet Alvarado.
What happened next?
The State Police Criminal Investigation Division submitted an investigative case file to the prosecutor on Aug. 9, police said, and Benton County Prosecutor Joshua Robinson announced Wednesday that Duncan's use of deadly force did not violate Arkansas law.
“I wholeheartedly support Officer Duncan,” said Capt. Mike Hager. “We tell our officers to trust their instincts when they're on the highway and rely on their experience and training. Anyone who's ever been in an officer's position knows that trusting your instincts keeps you safe and protects and serves the public. In our world, hesitation can cost you your life.”
Hager added, “I thank God for giving Alex the strength to get through what happened and for being there for Kylie when she needed that support the most. I'm so proud of you both.”
Like Blaze News? Bypass the censorship and sign up for our newsletter to receive stories like this directly to your inbox. Register here!
