Highway Patrol’s Dragnet Nabs 347 Speed Demons: Who Will Face Arrest?

Arizona State Troopers apprehended Gustavo Pelayo Ramos, Ezequiel Palma Reyes, and Debraunist St. Claire Richean Fox-Flimmingez over the weekend for excessive speeding, highlighting a persistent issue on local roadways.

Law enforcement has ramped up efforts to enforce speed limits on State Route 347, a road notorious for rear-end collisions. Lt. Col. Daven Byrd, assistant director of the Highway Patrol Division, stated, “We’ve increased enforcement efforts along State Route 347 with the goal of reducing collisions and preventing injuries.”

The department shared its latest traffic stop on social media, with a trooper emphasizing zero-tolerance enforcement. “If you get caught speeding, best believe you’re getting a ticket,” the trooper warned viewers in a recent Facebook video.

Among the offenders, Gustavo Pelayo Ramos was clocked at 104 miles per hour, marking his first violation. While some speculate he may have been in a hurry for personal reasons, the law does not take such factors lightly.

Debraunist St. Claire Richean Fox-Flimmingez, charged with reckless speeding at 100 miles per hour, had a recent history of excessive speeding. The 21-year-old was ticketed just weeks before for exceeding the speed limit in Pinal County.

Ezequiel Palma Reyes, a 26-year-old motorcyclist captured at 98 miles per hour, had additional issues: he lacked both a valid driver’s license and a motorcycle endorsement. He was booked for criminal speeding and driving on a suspended license, alongside a pre-existing arrest warrant. His motorcycle, resembling a Ducati Panigale, was impounded.

Reyes’s traffic violations span nearly a decade. He has accumulated multiple charges for operating a vehicle without a valid license and has repeatedly ignored court appearances, resulting in several dismissals and default judgments.

The urgency of enforcing traffic laws on SR 347 reflects the ongoing commitment of the Arizona Highway Patrol to improve roadway safety. Byrd concluded, “Drivers engaging in reckless or dangerous behavior will be arrested. Please slow down, buckle up and drive responsibly.”