Chad Ollinger of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch fame is known for his willingness to get a little dangerous. Recently, it’s come to light that the TV personality was arrested back in November. Notably, Chad also been arrested late last year.
Blind Frog Ranch‘s Chad Ollinger Was Arrested Near Pampa, Texas
On Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, Duane Ollinger has invested all that he has into the show’s namesake ranch. He and his team hunt for treasure they hope is hidden in the area. However, locals claim a curse haunts the place.
Chad Ollinger is Duane’s son. Originally running a crop-dusting business, he eventually sold it to help his father’s operations on the show. He has especially become known for his diving expeditions in the quest to find treasure on the ranch.
However, Chad has faced various legal troubles as of late. The TV personality had been arrested earlier this month, complete with a mugshot.
According to The Pampa News, it was noted, “On February 8, 2025, Chad Aaron Ollinger, 40, of Amarillo, was arrested by PPD.” The charges included “driving while license invalid with previous convictions and instanter for speeding going 10% or more over the limit.”
Notably, this isn’t the first time Chad had been arrested in the Texas Panhandle in recent months. As noted by TMZ, he had been arrested back in November.
Chad Previously Talked About An Arrest Back In November
According to the publication, law enforcement at the time claimed that Chad was riding his black Harley Davidson, only to run a red light near an unmarked police car. The officers claimed they attempted to pull him over.
When that felt, this caused a brief pursuit. Allegedly, at one point, Chad attempted to flee the police on foot after leaving his motorcycle.
On February 8, 2025, Chad Aaron Ollinger, 40 Blind Frog Ranch dude! For driving while license invalid with previous convictions and instanter for speeding going 10% or more over the limit. Credit: The Panama News pic.twitter.com/NGOlFeHADI
— Ms. Smith (@MsSmith17743658) February 18, 2025
According to law enforcement, Chad faced two charges of evading arrest or detention, one with a vehicle and one on foot. After being booked at a county jail, he was released after posting bond.
Chad himself later spoke with TMZ over the incident. At the time, he noted, “All I know is this one thing. It was a hell of a ride until I got off of that Harley crossbone.”
Regarding his more recent arrest, The Bull Amarillo noted that Chad was booked at the Gray County Jail. It was noted he wasn’t a stranger to the area thanks to his crop-dusting business, with him living in Dumas, Texas.
It was also noted that it wasn’t “odd for [Chad] Ollinger to be in the area riding up and down the highways and streets of the Texas Panhandle.” The publication also attributed Chad’s earlier November arrest to speeding and described Chad as having “a thing for speed.”
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