Stop. [screaming] Stop. >> Hey adrenaline junkies, welcome to Police Chase. Today we're kicking off a brand new series, When People Messed with the Wrong Cops, where every dumb move instantly triggers justice mode. All right, let's dive in. Temple's in. On January 27th at approximately 2:00 p.m. in Lthre, California, USA, officers responded to a domestic violence investigation involving 40-year-old Juan Valdez. What followed quickly evolved into a high-risisk police chase across busy roadways. Boy, >> we have one taking off. 20 is going to be an eight William Williams 589 color Nissan Versa. It's going to be the >> M. Turn the car off now. Let me get your 40. >> 3.13. CMC wants [music] to know what the one is. >> Hey, where's your 40, dude? >> We're trying to figure it out right now. If you respect the officers risking their lives in situations like this, don't forget to subscribe for more real body cam stories. [screaming] Copy. We have 21. [screaming] Valdez allegedly fled from officers, leading them onto Interstate 5. As the pursuit continued, motorists unexpectedly found themselves near a rapidly changing situation, highlighting how quickly public safety incidents can unfold. >> City trying to carjack a victim vehicle holding on to the victim vehicle. >> Shot, dude. Hey, you're getting shot. >> Get on the [screaming] ground. Get on THE GROUND. SHOTS FIRED. SHOTS FIRED. Don't move. Don't move. Ah, bro. Are you super Don't move. Don't move. Ah, bro. Are you super move forward? >> Video footage shows a tense struggle near a civilian vehicle after one tire on the suspect's vehicle failed. Officers faced a rapidly evolving scenario where every decision carried significant consequences for everyone nearby. >> Bro, I can't breathe. Hey, chill. This is a ledge. Put your legs over here this way. >> Come on. >> Hey, lay him down. >> Scissors. The scissors. He got shot. >> After receiving medical treatment, Valdez was booked into jail and faced multiple criminal charges. The case illustrates how attempts to avoid accountability often result in even more serious legal challenges. >> Yeah. No, absolutely. Stop walking towards me. STOP WALKING TOWARDS ME. STOP. STOP. STOP. >> ONE. On May 30th, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m. in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, police responded after several 911 calls reported a disturbing situation. What started as a gathering among friends [music] quickly turned into a tense and unpredictable evening. What's his name? >> Radio's going to gunpoint. >> That is your guy right there. >> What's his name? >> His name. >> What's his name? >> Radio one at gunpoint. >> Put your hands behind your back. DO IT NOW. NOT YOU. PUT YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK NOW. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS NOW. SHOW ME YOUR OTHER HAND. >> Dispatchers were told that 27-year-old Martin Nitkin Jr. appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Witnesses said he behaved erratically damaged property and became involved in several confrontations, prompting urgent calls for police assistance. Stop. Stop. Stop. STOP WALKING TOWARDS ME. STOP WALKING TOWARDS ME. STOP. STOP. STOP. >> One Baker, shots fired. One Baker, shots fired. Get down on the ground. >> Body cam footage shows officer Nathan Stos locating Nitskin in the roadway. Repeated commands were given as the encounter unfolded. Within moments, the tension intensified, leaving viewers wondering whether the situation could still be peacefully resolved. >> Lay down on the ground flat. Lay down flat. LAY DOWN ON THE GROUND FLAT. LET'S flip him over. I'm a chest seal. I'm going to show your hand. Put your other hand behind your back. The incident sparked widespread discussion after the footage was released. Department leaders later stated the officer's actions did not meet agency standards. Investigations continue while the case remains a reminder of how quickly crisis can escalate. >> LAY DOWN ON THE GROUND FLAT. Lay down flat. Lay down on the ground flat. Lay flat on the ground. Lay down flat now. Come on, Baker. I'm holding what I have. Last [snorts] Tuesday at a Quick Trip parking lot in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, what began as a routine police contact quickly developed into a dangerous police chase investigation. Officers were tracking a suspect whose history already raised serious public safety concerns. >> Oh, good. Good. >> Are y'all from around here? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. You just need just kind of between places and staying out here. >> Have you stayed here before? >> No. >> Okay, man. Man, you got an ID on you by any chance? >> No. >> No. What's your name, partner? Good luck. >> Thanks. >> You need a jump or you got it? >> No, I'm good. >> You good? Cool. Have a good one. >> What's up, girl? Where's your man at? He's inside. >> Yeah. >> Well, whose car is that? >> My mom's. I know it has. >> Body cam footage [music] captured officers approaching 34year-old John Terry Chapman Jr. as tensions increased. The encounter changed rapidly. Witnesses later reflected on how a few [music] seconds of decision-m can alter the course of many lives. >> Take my ID. >> Okay. And we we get to ID everyone that's in the car. >> I have no idea. >> You don't have any ID? That's fine, man. What's your name? >> Oh gosh. It's okay. Sit down. >> We can't conduct a records check without someone's name. Okay. >> Junior, do you understand that? >> Y'all don't have jurisdiction over me holding some tag that y'all talking about, which it ain't. >> Junior, we do. The confrontation intensified in the parking lot as officers worked to contain the threat. Commands were issued and the situation unfolded at [music] remarkable speed, creating a moment that demanded composure, training, and courage from responding personnel. >> Needs to step out of the vehicle at this time. >> You need to step out of the vehicle at this time >> because I ain't getting >> here right now. Right now. Junior, >> just shoot me. >> No, JUST SHOOT ME. NO, JUST shoot me. No, >> get out. cover. We appreciate so [screaming] many >> north direction. Federal authorities later announced multiple charges involving firearm possession and violent criminal conduct. The case serves as a reminder that unlawful choices often bring [music] lasting legal consequences far beyond a single encounter. >> Let's go with you. I'll get a ride from somebody else. >> Sean, turn it off. >> Yeah, I say turn them off. What? Just mind. Just tell me what happened. >> What's the story on? >> No. >> No. my body. >> On July 12th, at approximately 400 p.m. in Florence County, South Carolina, USA, deputies attempted a traffic stop involving 22-year-old Britney Nicole Jeffs. Instead of stopping, the situation quickly escalated into a dangerous police chase. Authorities reported that the driver initially stopped in a parking lot where a passenger exited and was detained. Moments later, she accelerated away again, extending the pursuit through several areas of the county. If you respect the officers [music] risking their lives in situations like this, don't forget to subscribe for more real body cam stories. Dash cam footage shows the SUV making contact with multiple patrol vehicles before the driver eventually lost control. The dramatic sequence serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly risky decisions can spiral. Jeffs was transported for medical evaluation and later face several charges in court. The incident demonstrates that temporary attempts to avoid [music] responsibility can create far greater complications in the future. On April 21st, 2022, at approximately 3:35 p.m. in Kleurn County, Arkansas, USA, Corporal Dwight Griffith conducted a traffic stop. A routine roadside encounter would soon become an unexpected test of patience and persistence. 25 Arkansas Park Avenue State Police. Reason I stopped you. You're following too close driving on the shoulder and you pass on the shoulder. Any reason for the hurry today? Do you need anything else? >> I need your insurance registration. Henry, you don't have your seat belt on. >> I took it off my wall now. >> I didn't see that. >> Oh, that's on you. >> I don't believe it is. >> After detecting [music] a strong odor associated with possible illegal substances, the officer requested the driver exit the vehicle. The driver repeatedly refused, insisting on his understanding of personal rights and legal protections. [gasps] >> Turn the phone down. >> Let me call my lawyer right now. Let me call my lawyer. Turn the car down. >> Get out of the vehicle. >> I know you're trying. >> What are you fighting for? What's going on? >> Bro, you haven't done what I tell you. Turn around. >> Let's go. >> You don't fight at all. Stop. You're in more trouble. As the officer attempted to carry out the arrest, the driver resisted efforts to leave the vehicle. In an unusual turn, a passing citizen stopped and offered assistance during the difficult roadside struggle. There's that magnet right here. >> You got him. >> Yeah. >> With assistance, officers secured the driver and completed the arrest. The incident highlights how cooperation can reduce risks [music] while resistance often prolongs encounters and increases difficulties for everyone involved. >> I'm shaking. >> I thought he was going to do ahead. That's me for in January 2020 in Arkansas, USA. State troopers became involved in a motorcycle police chase that unfolded across public roadways. What began as an attempt to stop a rider soon developed into a tense pursuit. for we got the roadway back open. You get anything else? Anything for what was that 28 I gave you? The rider continued [music] traveling at high speed while troopers monitored the situation. Every passing mile increased the risks, reminding viewers how [music] dangerous split-second decisions can become during pursuit incidents. 10 for Smith. He's fleeing. He just wrecked out Waldron and Grand. Give me a 1011. 1316. Now he's just been hit. >> During the pursuit, [music] control of the motorcycle was lost shortly before contact with another vehicle. The event unfolded rapidly, leaving little opportunity for correction and underscoring the unpredictability of high-speed encounters. [ __ ] Negative for Smith. He's hit. I believe he's already 107. I'm >> good, man. He's Force man, give me some other units. Got to figure out what to do. >> Investigators reviewed the circumstances surrounding the pursuit. The incident remains a cautionary example that roadway choices affect not only the driver but also countless people sharing the same roads. >> I went to the county but I got around. >> What is this? You are you okay? >> We were told no injuries. Are you driver? >> Okay. >> I didn't get anything. There's There's a huge puddle of blood, man. I turned them over, fell. I didn't feel anything. On April 17th, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, officers responded after an ambulance was reported stolen from a hospital. What followed became a lengthy police chase spanning multiple jurisdictions and drawing widespread attention. >> Assuming the ambulance, I'm trying to get in front of it with for sticks. >> Broadcasting on C. Phoenix has the ball. I'm not coming over right now. >> Hey, just be mindful. Your tire's out in the back. >> I got it. I got it. >> Heavy traffic overhead. >> Authorities identified the suspect as 27year-old Learius Williams. Investigators said he drove away while medical personnel were still associated with the vehicle, creating immediate concern for public safety and emergency services. Jones unit. >> Officers coordinated across agencies and deployed several tactics to stop the ambulance. Even after tire deflation devices were successful, [music] the vehicle continued moving, creating a dramatic sequence captured by cameras. >> Heavy traffic overhead. >> Yeah, I'm going to ramble. Watch out. Watch out. Watch out. He is getting out. Black dress, blue pants, yellow sauce. Black dress. The pursuit ended after the vehicle became disabled and the suspect attempted to flee on foot. Officers safely took him into custody, reinforcing the message that persistence and teamwork remain vital in law enforcement. >> Yeah, let me call you right back. I got to see this stuff. On the ground. ON THE GROUND. ON THE GROUND. DON'T MOVE. >> On August 27th, 2025 in Independence, Missouri, USA, officers attempted to stop a black Chrysler 300 after observing multiple traffic violations near US 40 highway and Peak Drive. What began as a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a high-speed pursuit across several communities. Here you go. Step one. >> As an officer approached the vehicle, the driver suddenly accelerated away. Investigators said speeds exceeded 100 mph as the vehicle raced through residential streets and busy roadways, crossed into opposing lanes, and ignored multiple traffic signals. Every mile added more danger for drivers who had no idea what was coming toward them. 427 on secondary. All right, it looks like we're going to go eastbound. Still no traffic with this current speed, so continue climbing. All right, I briefly went into oncoming to pass the vehicles at 47 Street. The pursuit reached a critical moment when the fleeing vehicle collided with a pickup truck on Blue Ridge Cutoff. Despite the impact, the driver continued attempting to escape until the Chrysler left the roadway and struck a concrete bridge structure, bringing the chase to an abrupt end. >> On the ground. ON THE GROUND. ON THE GROUND. DON'T MOVE. Hold on. Crawl back to me. Crawl back TO ME. CRAWL BACK TO ME. CRAWL, MOTHER. CRAWL. CRAWL. CRAWL. You got the car. Crawl. If you go for your waistband, you're getting tased. Keep crawling. CRAWL TO ME. CRAWL TO ME. >> I got stuff in my eye, bro. Okay. >> Don't me. >> I'm behind, bro. Hey, you ain't got to grab you. I ain't got nothing to hand behind your back. >> Okay. Okay. Okay, bro. Who else is in the car? >> Nobody, sir. >> Officers safely took the driver into custody and later recovered a firearm, ammunition, and suspected narcotics related evidence from the vehicle. Investigators said the driver later admitted he fled because he did not have a valid driver's license and feared being arrested. The incident serves as a reminder that a single reckless decision can quickly escalate into a situation with serious consequences for everyone involved. Please let me sit up. Please let me sit up. Sir, please let me sit up. Just hold on. >> Watch him. >> Disregard the 1050 at the intersection. 1050. >> On January 30th, 2025 in Independence, Missouri, USA, officers spotted a silver Hyundai Accent that had been reported stolen traveling along US 40.0. What seemed like a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a dangerous pursuit through city streets. >> As well taking off on us. Coming up on 36. Working our way westbound on 32. Let's see what they do here. Still no traffic ahead. and they're going to go northbound Sterling from 36 number one lane. >> When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver accelerated away at extreme speeds, reaching nearly 94 mph in a residential area. The pursuit continued through several intersections with the suspect driving into oncoming traffic and ignoring traffic signals. >> Passor just assaulted by their son and >> and it looks like they're going to continue northbound on Sterling through 23rd Street. Everyone is yielding at the intersection. The green light number two lane will be there about 60. Coming up on Truman now. Looks like they're going to go westbound Truman. Disregard the 105 at the intersection 1050. >> The situation reached a critical point at the intersection of Truman and Sterling where the fleeing vehicle ran a red light and collided with other vehicles. In an instant, a decision to flee created risks not only for the driver but also for innocent people nearby. behind the business. Westbound blackmail westbound vehicle 19 right please see if you can switch to 21 Hey, John. Another female car in the car. I'll take another unit away. >> After the crash, the driver and a passenger attempted to flee on foot, but were quickly apprehended. Several people, including a young child, found inside the vehicle, were treated for injuries. During the investigation, the driver admitted he fled because the vehicle had been reported stolen. The case serves as another reminder that avoiding responsibility often leads to far more serious consequences. If you enjoy real police chase footage, intense body cam moments, and true crime stories with real life lessons, make sure to subscribe and join us for more videos every week. On October 2nd, 2024 in Joplin, Missouri, USA, officers attempted to stop a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta suspected of impaired driving because the vehicle had previously been linked to incidents involving attempts to evade law enforcement. Multiple units were already monitoring the area. taking out from us. He's bound on [screaming] the road toward him. >> Yep. We're heading along the rear rear track. When officers initiated the stop, the driver refused to pull over and sped away through residential neighborhoods and busy intersections. What could have been a simple traffic stop quickly turned into a dangerous chase through the city. >> Left on 10. >> Eastbound on 10 from Jefferson. >> Don't give me directions. I can do it. >> Go. He's going east on 21st and Virginia. >> I got second northbound mother. We got stop >> eastbound 20th >> coming up to Connecticut. >> Go get that Batman buddy. >> Collision 28th in Connecticut. >> The pursuit reached its most intense moment at the intersection of East 20th Street and South Connecticut Avenue where the fleeing vehicle collided with another car. The impact sent debris flying and created a chaotic scene within seconds. [screaming] >> I think they're both still in there. >> There's a He hit that car up there. That old man. >> Face away from the officers and walk back to my backwards to them. Straight back. Straight back. Straight back. Keep walking. >> Officers quickly secured the scene and took the driver into custody. Several civilians suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening, while investigators also recovered evidence linked to possible illegal substance use. Following court proceedings, the suspect received a prison sentence related to fleeing law enforcement and impaired driving offenses. The case is a reminder that one reckless choice behind the wheel can put countless lives at risk. That's a good boy, Bubba. That's a good boy. >> There is a passenger for sure. >> Hands in the air. Face away from them. Step backwards to the Straight back. Straight back. Straight back. Keep going backwards. I'll take her back there. >> Okay, >> I got her. I'll take her back there. >> Copy. >> On January 29th, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m. in Sacramento, California, USA, police received a report of an incident at a bank on Response Road. Witnesses said a man carrying a black backpack had just left the bank and was heading toward a nearby fire station. >> Check. >> Hello. >> Hi. >> We were just robbed. >> Okay. Do you know where the guy just went? >> Uh he did walk around corner. >> People older older gentleman with the hoodie on, backpack, green jacket. Uh he took it off. He took off the jacket and he had a blue long sleeve on underneath. >> Kind of dirty blonde hair. >> Did he have any weapons? He claimed he had a gun. >> Okay. And he went off towards Challenge. >> He had his hand in his backpack saying just not to give him a big deal that he'd shoot us out if we didn't. >> Charles, come on. >> Officers quickly searched the area and soon spotted a man matching the description running near Exposition Boulevard. As they approached, they repeatedly ordered him to put down an object that appeared to be a firearm. In situations like this, a few seconds can make all the difference. Get on the ground now. Get on the ground. >> PUT IT DOWN. >> Got his hand back. >> Charles, 24 shots fired, one down. >> According to investigators, the man did not follow commands and continued creating a serious safety concern. The tension rose rapidly, forcing officers to react under intense pressure. >> Charles 24 shots fired, one down. >> Get on THE GROUND NOW. >> GET ON THE GROUND. >> Put [screaming] it down. >> Got his hand. >> Charles, 24 shots fired, one down. After the scene was secured, officers immediately provided emergency medical aid until paramedics arrived. Investigators later determined the object was an imitation firearm. No officers were injured during the incident. The case serves as a reminder that choices made in a single moment can leave lasting consequences. If you enjoy real police chase footage, intense body cam moments, and true crime stories with real life lessons, make sure to subscribe and join us for more videos every week. >> There you go. Get on the ground. GET ON THE GROUND. >> On December 16th, 2025, at around 2:10 a.m. in Los Angeles, California, USA, officers responded to urgent calls from an apartment complex on Satakoy Street. Callers reported a man breaking windows, entering apartments, and causing fear among residents during the early morning hours. >> Stay inside. >> Stay inside. >> Hey, stay inside. Stay inside. >> Where is he? Hey, be advised. We're going to have >> Hey, breaking out windows. >> 829. Be advised, he made entry into the residence. >> He's going to be inside. We're going to have him inside. Hey. Hey. >> What's up, friend? When officers arrived on the second floor, they encountered 39-year-old Edgar Ramirez holding a metal pole. They repeatedly ordered him to drop it, but he refused. Even after a taser was deployed, the situation remained unresolved and tensions continued to rise. >> Taser, get off THE GROUND. GET ON the ground. Get on the ground. >> Put it out. Get on the ground. Put it out. Hey, look. I'm not anymore. >> Investigators said Ramirez continued moving toward the officers despite repeated warnings. With little time to react and public safety at risk, officers were forced to make a critical decision. Get the bean back. >> I'm not doing [ __ ] >> Man, stop. >> I'm not doing anything. >> Hey, watch out. >> Ramirez was eventually taken into custody and transported to a hospital for treatment. Several community members suffered minor injuries during the incident, and one officer received minor abrasions. The case highlights how quickly a routine response can turn into a dangerous and unpredictable encounter. >> You got something? >> What's your name? >> Okay. Well, what's your name? your hunger or edgar. >> Is there open wound or no? >> Your editor. >> One. >> Okay. >> I have one. >> Not not bleeding though, right? >> We don't need to No pressure right now. >> No pressure. Okay. >> I'm going to [ __ ] shoot you. >> On March 13th, 2026 at around 6:30 p.m. in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, officers responded to a 911 call from a woman who reported being assaulted by her husband. What began as a domestic disturbance call would soon develop into a much more serious situation. >> Uh I don't know where he put him, but I know there is. >> Has he done this before? >> Yes. >> What started this? Why is he mad? >> He moved in. I didn't want him there when he's not supposed to be here. And he just he refused to leave. And because I told him he's flipping out and he just kept on and he tells me I'm going to be with him or it's going to be death. If I don't be with him, I'm going to die. He started accusing me of cheating. >> You say you have bruises on your body? >> I have bruises all over my body, cuts on my face, on my necks. Do you think he'd be aggressive with officers? >> He Yeah, he will. I believe he will. >> Does he have a history of doing that? >> Not that I know of, but he said he he's just had a history of >> Did you have like an or protection in place or anything? >> Did, but he hasn't been served because they can't find him, so he's been on the run. >> The first officer arriving at the scene spotted the man running through an apartment complex and began following him. As more officers arrived, they observed that he was carrying a rifle. Despite repeated commands to stop, he continued moving through the area. 831 Frank. He's running uh westbound down the complex. The situation became increasingly tense when the man moved toward an area where families and children were present. With public safety becoming the top priority, officers had only seconds to assess the risk and respond. >> Stop. Stop. WE'RE GOING TO [ __ ] SHOOT YOU. [ __ ] PUT THE GUN DOWN. >> STOP. STOP. I'M GOING TO SHOOT YOU. I'M GOING TO [ __ ] shoot you. >> [ __ ] put the gun down. >> After the situation was brought under control, officers safely secured the rifle and took the man into custody. Medical personnel were called to the scene and assistance was provided. Authorities later confirmed that no officers or civilians were injured during the incident. The case serves as a reminder that quick decisions made by first responders can help prevent a dangerous situation from affecting innocent people. >> On January 20th, 2026, in Gwinnet County, Georgia, USA, police responded to a report of a robbery in progress at an apartment complex in Duth. Upon arrival, officers were met by a man who claimed an emergency was unfolding inside the residence. As officers entered the apartment, they heard the sound of breaking glass. Moments later, a man emerged from a room with an injured hand. Officers gave clear commands, but he refused to cooperate and threw an object toward them. >> WHEN I POLICE, COME OUT WITH HANDS UP. >> Oh my god. >> HANDS UP. >> PUT YOUR HANDS UP. RIGHT NOW. >> TASER. TASER. >> WITH tensions rising and the situation becoming unpredictable, officers deployed a taser and quickly gained control. What initially appeared to be a single incident soon revealed a much larger investigation waiting to unfold. >> Who are you? Who are you? >> Are you okay? [clears throat] >> Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Is there anybody else with you? [laughter] >> No. Okay. Okay. Okay, just stay right there for me, okay? >> Okay, just stay right there. >> Investigators later filed multiple serious charges against those involved. Just weeks afterward, a separate undercover operation connected to the same location led to additional arrests and allegations related to illegal activities. The case serves as a reminder that what appears on the surface is not always the full story, and careful police work often uncovers far more than anyone initially expects. >> Is that even real? >> It is. >> Okay. It looks It looks like a dang toy almost. It is a >> looks like some flavor of single action >> 22.