Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On February 16, 2024. A deputy from the Clark County Sheriff’s Department observed a BMW traveling 80 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone. The deputy turned around and activated his emergency lights in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The suspect vehicle then took off at speeds over 130 MPH. The fleeing driver (Joshua) turned the BMW’s tail lights on and off multiple times in an attempt to escape. Joshua slid and almost crashed, sliding on the wet pavement before gaining control of the vehicle and continuing to flee. Due to the weather conditions and high speeds, it was difficult for the deputy to get close to the vehicle. It appeared as if Joshua knew the area well as he was able to drive down curvy roads at a high rate of speed without any headlights on.
Deputies temporarily lost sight of the fleeing BMW until a deputy observed it traveling at a high rate of speed, failing to stop for a stop sign, and sliding sideways through an intersection. At that point, a deputy was able to get close enough to it and provide dispatch with the license plate number. The pursuit continued at speeds at over 130 MPH. Joshua attempted to turn but was traveling too fast for the intersection and drove into a ditch. The vehicle became stuck at that point and deputies ordered Joshua and the passenger (Starla) out of the vehicle.
Joshua was secured in handcuffs and searched as another deputy continued to watch Starla who was sitting besides the crashed BMW. Once Joshua was secured in a squad car, Starla was directed to walk towards Deputies. Starla was also secured in handcuffs and was upset that she was being detained. While searching Starla, a black vape device and an alcoholic drink were located. Starla was secured in the back seat of a squad vehicle, and deputies noted that Starla had a strong odor of intoxicants coming from her breath. After questioning Starla, it was determined that she would be free to leave without any charges. She agreed to a PBT test which showed she had a BAC of .121. Two of her friends were allowed to pick her up and take her home from the scene.
Joshua had two prior convictions of Operating While under the Influence on his driving record with an ignition interlock device requirement and a .02 restriction. Joshua was asked if he was willing to submit to an evidentiary chemical test of his blood to which he said yes.
Joshua was transported to the hospital for a blood draw before being booked at the Clark County Jail. The pursuit lasted approximately 26.6 miles. Joshua's blood test results showed that he had a BAC of .149.
Joshua was found guilty for 2nd-degree recklessly endangering safety and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration (3rd). He was sentenced to 65 days in jail, 5 years of probation, and ordered to pay over $2300 in fines. Joshua’s license also got revoked for 24 months, and he is required to get an ignition interlock device for another 24 months once he gets his license back.
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On February 16, 2024. A deputy from the Clark County Sheriff’s Department observed a BMW traveling 80 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone. The deputy turned around and activated his emergency lights in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The suspect vehicle then took off at speeds over 130 MPH. The fleeing driver (Joshua) turned the BMW’s tail lights on and off multiple times in an attempt to escape. Joshua slid and almost crashed, sliding on the wet pavement before gaining control of the vehicle and continuing to flee. Due to the weather conditions and high speeds, it was difficult for the deputy to get close to the vehicle. It appeared as if Joshua knew the area well as he was able to drive down curvy roads at a high rate of speed without any headlights on.
Deputies temporarily lost sight of the fleeing BMW until a deputy observed it traveling at a high rate of speed, failing to stop for a stop sign, and sliding sideways through an intersection. At that point, a deputy was able to get close enough to it and provide dispatch with the license plate number. The pursuit continued at speeds at over 130 MPH. Joshua attempted to turn but was traveling too fast for the intersection and drove into a ditch. The vehicle became stuck at that point and deputies ordered Joshua and the passenger (Starla) out of the vehicle.
Joshua was secured in handcuffs and searched as another deputy continued to watch Starla who was sitting besides the crashed BMW. Once Joshua was secured in a squad car, Starla was directed to walk towards Deputies. Starla was also secured in handcuffs and was upset that she was being detained. While searching Starla, a black vape device and an alcoholic drink were located. Starla was secured in the back seat of a squad vehicle, and deputies noted that Starla had a strong odor of intoxicants coming from her breath. After questioning Starla, it was determined that she would be free to leave without any charges. She agreed to a PBT test which showed she had a BAC of .121. Two of her friends were allowed to pick her up and take her home from the scene.
Joshua had two prior convictions of Operating While under the Influence on his driving record with an ignition interlock device requirement and a .02 restriction. Joshua was asked if he was willing to submit to an evidentiary chemical test of his blood to which he said yes.
Joshua was transported to the hospital for a blood draw before being booked at the Clark County Jail. The pursuit lasted approximately 26.6 miles. Joshua's blood test results showed that he had a BAC of .149.
Joshua was found guilty for 2nd-degree recklessly endangering safety and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration (3rd). He was sentenced to 65 days in jail, 5 years of probation, and ordered to pay over $2300 in fines. Joshua’s license also got revoked for 24 months, and he is required to get an ignition interlock device for another 24 months once he gets his license back.
This video is for educational purposes only.
