A driver is in custody after allegedly leading Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers and local police on a wild high-speed chase that cut through Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix, with law enforcement clocking the vehicle at more than 125 mph. The pursuit ended when officers moved in and arrested the driver. Authorities have not yet released the suspect's name, potential charges or fuller details on traffic impacts and public safety concerns.
What officials said
According to Arizona’s Family, DPS troopers and local officers chased the speeding vehicle across multiple East Valley cities and into Phoenix, at one point registering speeds higher than 125 mph. The outlet's initial report did not include the suspect's identity, a mug shot or booking information.
Valley pursuit context
High-speed chases are nothing new in the Valley and they are always a risky business for everyone on the road. Past incidents show DPS and other agencies have repeatedly confronted drivers hitting triple-digit speeds on metro freeways. A previous ABC15 report highlighted a freeway pursuit where a dash-mounted speed readout hit 125 mph, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety news page routinely details traffic enforcement efforts across the region. That pattern helps explain why DPS and local departments so often coordinate on freeway pursuits and public messaging.
Arizona’s Family remains the main public account of Thursday's chase, and officials in Maricopa County or the involved cities may release formal booking or charging information later on. We will watch for official statements and records and update coverage once agencies make them available.
