Christopher Trentell Penny, 29, of Arkadelphia, was sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for fleeing in a vehicle causing danger.
The sentenced was handed down by Circuit Judge Blake Batson following a trial on Monday, June 23, 2025. At trial, 9E Prosecuting Attorney Dan Turner presented evidence from Arkansas State Police Trooper Dustin Arnold regarding the incident.
“We are serious about prosecuting vehicle pursuits and will continue to prosecute these sorts of cases to protect our community and motorists.”
— Clark County Prosecutor Dan Turner
During trial, Trooper Arnold testified that he executed a traffic stop on Penny for following too closely while eastbound on Interstate 30 near Caddo Valley. Penny initially stopped at Jordan’s Kwik Stop in Caddo Valley. However, as Trooper Arnold approached the vehicle, Penny sped away at a high rate of speed.
Evidence of the pursuit was presented in the form of dash cam video captured by Trooper Arnold’s patrol vehicle. During the pursuit, Penny’s speed exceeded 130 mph, and footage showed Penny leaving the roadway, traveling on the shoulder and also forcing other motorists to drive into the median and shoulder. The pursuit continued for approximately 9 miles before Trooper Arnold was able to execute a PIT maneuver to bring Penny’s vehicle to rest.
Turner commended the work of Arnold and the Arkansas State Police.
“Flight from law enforcement is a serious threat to our officers and the public at large,” Turner said. “We are serious about prosecuting vehicle pursuits and will continue to prosecute these sorts of cases to protect our community and motorists. Trooper Arnold did an exceptional job in conducting this pursuit while maintaining safety for those around him, and I am thankful that he was able to bring this to a conclusion without injury.”
Judge Batson noted that the danger caused to the public was considered by the Court in imposing the sentence of 20 years.
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