# @downinnadesert on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DY0BUWeGybG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66068396-downinnadesert-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6f50194966.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-26T19:00:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Down In The Desert🌵 (@downinnadesert) — https://gondola.cc/downinnadesert

## Caption

Arizona troopers say a Phoenix traffic stop turned into a wild case involving repeat felony flight, speeds over 130 MPH, and a hidden button that could conceal the vehicle’s license plate.

According to AZDPS Highway Patrol, troopers with Metro Night Watch spotted a vehicle on May 22 that was allegedly driven by a suspect who had already fled from them twice before during criminal-speed incidents.

DPS says the vehicle had a device that allowed the driver to hide the license plate at the push of a hidden button.

Troopers say the driver tried to run again, reaching speeds over 130 MPH before another stop attempt was made near the driver’s neighborhood. The suspect allegedly abandoned the vehicle and ran, leading to a foot pursuit that ended in a brief barricade inside the suspect’s home.

DPS says the suspect was eventually taken into custody and is now facing charges tied to a prior felony flight incident, felony flight from the current incident, criminal speed, reckless driving, and DUI.

That hidden license plate button is crazy, but DPS made it pretty clear — the “Junior Trooper” sticker did not change the charges.

What do y’all think is worse here: the 130+ MPH speed, running from troopers multiple times, or the hidden plate setup?

Send us stories you think we should feature next.

Via AZDPS Highway Patrol

#Arizona #Phoenix #AZDPS #AZNews #DownInnaDesert

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 1,665
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 33

## Tags

downinnadesert, aznews, arizona, azdps, phoenix

---
Copyright (c) Gondola