A Missouri State Highway Patrol video out of St. Clair County shows troopers chasing down a pickup they say was stolen and carrying a stolen firearm. The clip, posted Friday by Troop D, follows the truck as it hits about 98 mph before troopers force it to a stop. The video then shows troopers securing the scene and closing with a blunt warning for anyone tempted to try to outrun them.
Troop D reel shows high-speed stop
The reel, according to Facebook, shows the pickup topping out at roughly 98 mph before troopers bring it to a halt. The post states the truck and a firearm were stolen and backs that up with a no-nonsense warning to anyone considering the same move. The short clip is framed as a showcase of trooper training, coordination and just how quickly a high-speed run can come to an end.
Stealing a vehicle and a gun can elevate charges
Under Missouri law, stealing a motor vehicle can be charged as a felony, according to the Revisor of Missouri Statutes. Theft of a firearm carries its own set of serious penalties. Missouri courts have also held that resisting or fleeing from a lawful stop can be bumped up to a felony when the way someone runs creates a substantial risk to others, as outlined in Justia.
Why it matters locally
Vehicle theft remains a stubborn problem in Missouri. The state ranked in the top 10 for reported vehicle thefts in 2025, according to KQ2. Troop D’s post presents the high-speed stop as part of a broader push to get stolen vehicles and weapons off the road and to keep both drivers and troopers safer.
Troopers' message and next steps
Troop D wrote that the stop shows “why the public can have confidence in what they do,” according to Facebook. The brief reel does not list specific charges or identify the driver. Any formal charges will fall to local prosecutors after investigators finish their work.
