Chad Ollinger, known for his role on the Discovery Channel’s Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, was arrested in Texas after an alleged run-in with police that involved both a motorcycle chase and a foot pursuit.
The reality star is now facing two charges: evading arrest with a vehicle and evading arrest on foot, according to reports from TMZ.
The incident unfolded late Monday night around 9 PM when Ollinger, riding his black Harley Davidson, reportedly ran a stoplight in front of an unmarked police car.
Authorities tried to stop him, but Ollinger initially refused to pull over, sparking a brief chase, per the outlet.
When he eventually stopped, he allegedly ditched the motorcycle and fled on foot, with police quickly giving chase. Officers were able to catch up with him and place him under arrest shortly after.
Speaking to TMZ, Ollinger commented on the wild encounter, saying, ‘All I know is this one thing. It was a hell of a ride until I got off of that Harley crossbone.’
Chad Ollinger, known for his role on the Discovery Channel’s Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, was arrested in Texas after an alleged run-in with police that involved both a motorcycle chase and a foot pursuit
The reality star is now facing two charges: evading arrest with a vehicle and evading arrest on foot, according to reports from TMZ
Ollinger was booked into the county jail but was later released after posting bond the following day.
Just days before his arrest, Ollinger had shared an Instagram post celebrating the premiere of Season 4 of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, asking fans to, ‘Let me know what you think.’
He had also posted a celebratory video marking his 40th birthday in August, thanking the Blind Frog Ranch crew for the party.
‘Thanks to the #blindfrogranch crew for the birthday celebration! Here we go, 40 years old,’ he captioned the clip.
Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch follows Ollinger and his father Duane as they continue their quest to unearth a long-rumored treasure hidden on their 160-acre property in Utah’s Uinta Basin.
For over a decade, the father-son duo and their team have been digging through the property, convinced it hides an ancient Aztec fortune worth millions.
In the new season, Chad and Duane are joined by returning team members Eric Drummond and Charlie Snider, as well as a larger team of treasure hunters and experts.
As the season progresses, they face numerous obstacles, from strange phenomena to setbacks in their search for the elusive treasure, per Discovery Channel.
The incident unfolded late Monday night around 9 PM when Ollinger, riding his black Harley Davidson, reportedly ran a stoplight in front of an unmarked police car
Authorities tried to stop him, but Ollinger initially refused to pull over, sparking a brief chase, per the outlet; (seen iwth dad Duane)
Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch follows Ollinger and his father Duane as they continue their quest to unearth a long-rumored treasure hidden on their 160-acre property in Utah’s Uinta Basin
Ahead of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch Season 4, Chad opened up to TV Insider about the life-threatening risks involved in the team’s treasure-hunting adventures.
‘I don’t want to push it too far where I die,’ he said, acknowledging the dangers of their pursuits. ‘Though without risk there is no reward. I’m definitely going to keep pushing and putting myself in hairy situations, which you will see this season.’
He recalled one particularly tense moment, sharing, ‘We were in a cave one time and it got really scary really fast and we had to get out of there. That was a close call.’
The show, which combines history, mystery, and high-stakes excavation, was created by Scott Hunter, whose previous credits include Off Limits and Alien Encounters.