Deputy Frank Sloup's Most Intense Traffic Stops & Arrests

Criminal Speed and Aggressive Driving

• ⚡ Deputy Frank Sloup details a traffic stop where the driver was going 93 mph in a 50 mph zone, leading to an arrest for criminal speed.
• ⚠️ The driver's escalating aggression and heightened voice prompted Sloup to make a quick arrest to prevent a physical altercation.
• ⚖️ Sloup explains his "mountain of right and valley of wrong" analogy to delineate right from wrong in legal contexts.

DUI Investigation and Suspected Impairment

• 🍺 Sloup detected the smell of alcohol and observed small pupils, leading to a DUI investigation.
• 💊 The driver initially denied drug use but later admitted to using methamphetamine after a blood draw warrant was obtained.
• 🚗 The driver's vehicle was impounded, and he faced charges including criminal speed, reckless driving, and suspicion of DUI.

Driving with a Suspended License

• 🚫 In a separate incident, Sloup stopped a driver for driving with a suspended license.
• 🆔 The driver initially refused to provide a driver's license, offering only an ID card, and questioned the officer's authority.
• ⚖️ Sloup explained that in Arizona, providing an ID card suffices for identification, but driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense.

Legal Procedures and Public Perception

• 🗣️ Sloup emphasizes that he is not required to answer a driver's questions during a traffic stop, stating it's a common courtesy, not a legal obligation.
• 📱 The driver recorded the interaction, and the video later went viral, drawing criticism from the anti-cop YouTube community.
• 🏛️ Despite public backlash and complaints, the sheriff's office upheld Sloup's actions, stating they operate based on policy and Arizona law, not public opinion.

Citation System Glitch

• 📝 A citation issued for speeding was dismissed due to a glitch in the electronic ticketing system between counties.
• 🐞 The incident highlighted a bug in the system, which was later fixed, improving inter-county electronic citation submission.
• 👍 Sloup acknowledges that the driver ultimately got away with the offense due to the system error but notes the positive outcome of fixing a systemic issue.