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. On December 1st, 2024 in St. Charles, Illinois, USA, police rushed to a senior living facility after 41-year-old Daniel Escalera reportedly entered with a chainsaw. With elderly residents nearby, the situation was immediately critical. Hey, hey, hey, hey. Drop the taser. Drop the taser. Or drop the drop it. Drop it. Drop it. Drop it on the ground. On the ground. On the ground. >> GET BACK. GET BACK. GET BACK. GET BACK. >> HEY, DROP. Step it up. Hey, drop the chainsaw. >> Drop the chainsaw. Want a taser. >> Oh my god. >> HEY, DROP IT. Drop it. Drop it. Drop it. >> An officer repeatedly ordered Escalera to put it down, but he started the chainsaw instead. A taser briefly stopped him. Yet moments later, he got back up and moved toward officers. >> Where's my drop it? >> Dude, I just want my life, man. I just want >> Hey, right here. He's right here. He's right here. Shots fire. >> The confrontation moved into a hallway where Escalera stopped beside an elderly resident in a wheelchair and suddenly turned toward officers. With almost no time to react, police responded and quickly brought the situation under control. >> St. Charles 95 Avenue St. Charles special attention St. Charles unit dispatch shots fired. >> Officers immediately provided medical assistance. Investigators later concluded the officer's response was justified under the circumstances. One unpredictable decision had turned an ordinary afternoon into a frightening encounter for everyone inside. Hey, get out of here. Come on, buddy. Come here. Come here. Come here. Come here. >> On June 5th, 2025 in Moore, Oklahoma, USA, officers responded to a home after Jason Gerro was reportedly found inside without the homeowner's permission. Police also learned he had active warrants. >> I don't have any warrants. I want you to tell me what they're for. >> Turn around and put your hands down. >> Tell me what they're for. >> Taser. Taser. Taser. >> Turn around. your hand. If you want to >> turn around, put your hands if you want to turn around. >> GET OUT OF MY HOUSE. >> When officers tried to detain him, Grod questioned the warrants and refused to cooperate. After several warnings, officers used a taser, but the struggle continued. >> Turn around. Put on your back. Move around behind your back. >> You're going to get tasered. >> FIVE. STEP IT UP. I NEED BACKUP. OFFICERS EVENTUALLY brought Grod to the ground and gained control. What could have been a straightforward detention had turned into a [music] tense physical struggle within seconds. Grod was taken into custody and faced allegations including unlawful entry [music] and resisting arrest along with his outstanding warrants. Sometimes refusing a lawful order only makes an already difficult situation much worse. back up. [screaming] >> At 10:44 p.m. on September 17th, 2026 in Arlington, Texas, USA, officers responded to a home after reports that 56-year-old David Eversol had access to knives. A family member was still inside the room with him, making every second critical. >> I sent your boyfriend. >> Okay, listen. The dogs are put up. >> Enforcement friendly. >> Like I said, he's not going to be >> denying. >> Officers quickly moved the family member to safety. But when one officer entered the room, Eversol reportedly pulled out a large knife and ignored repeated commands to put it down. >> Hey, step up. Step up. Get away from me. >> I got a knife. >> No. Drop it. >> NO [ __ ] KNIFE. >> DROP IT. DROP IT. >> DROP IT NOW. SHOOT HIM. >> DROP THE KNIFE. >> DO NOT DROP THE KNIFE. >> BACK UP. >> DROP THE KNIFE. >> BACK UP. >> MOVE UP. >> BACK UP. BACK UP. >> AS the officer backed toward the doorway, Eversol continued moving toward him with the knife. With little room and almost no time left, the officer was forced to react. >> Fired. Shots fired. Give me the channel. >> Officers immediately secured the scene and provided first aid until paramedics arrived. No officers or other family members were injured. The incident shows how quickly a domestic call can become a dangerous split-second encounter. I don't have as long as it's paid for. >> Just before 5:00 p.m. on May 1st, 2025 in Edmund, Oklahoma, USA. Officer Caleb Hod was finishing a warning citation when 22-year-old Ocean Hudson suddenly approached him from behind. What looked like a routine stop changed in seconds. >> Perfect. Not an admission of guilt. Just stating that you show up on her before the court date. Okay. >> I don't have as long as it's paid for court. Hudson reportedly sprayed the officer in the face and confronted him with a knife. Injured and struggling to see, Hod fought to maintain control while keeping Hudson away from his service weapon. >> Stop. Start me. Start me. >> Stop. Stop. Nothing left. >> Just do me. Wait for me. I up my life. >> Yes. >> As the struggle continued, a passer by stepped in and helped take the knife away. Hodm held his ground until backup arrived and officers used a taser to bring Hudson under control. >> Please drop it. Please don't hurt anybody. >> Please. In the name of God. >> Get off my radio. Just >> Please don't drop anybody. >> Don't drop it, sir. Drop it. >> Sir. >> Hod was taken to the hospital for treatment and later released. Hudson remained in custody facing multiple felony charges. The encounter was a powerful reminder that even a routine moment can become unpredictable without warning. >> Bring that arm back to it now. Get him help. Hey, he's back. He's bad. Get him help. >> At around 2:12 p.m. on August 11th, 2026 in New Blaine, Arkansas, USA, deputies responded to reports of a possibly impaired woman at a Dollar General. The driver identified as Angela Sharp left in a white Nissan SUV before officers arrived. We are westbound on East Wald Street. Speeds 52 train speeds. Still eastbound. We're coming up to the intersection three. Speed 33 westbound. A deputy attempted to stop Sharp on State Highway 22, but she reportedly continued west, even driving through a yard before returning to the highway. As the pursuit approached Paris, Arkansas State Police joined in fast. 101. Hey TVI TV. >> Once traffic cleared, trooper Jeremy Elliot performed a TVI. The SUV left the roadway and rolled several times before stopping in a ditch. Then smoke began pouring from the damaged vehicle, turning the pursuit into an urgent rescue. >> Hey, get up. Get back. You got the con. >> I left it. Take it. I got cover. Tell me if I fire. >> I got fire. I got fire. >> Y'all can hear the doors open. >> You got a baton. >> N. >> No, it's not cracked. >> Okay. Got the door open. Door open. >> Got her. >> Hey, come out. >> Come out. Come out. >> Come out now. >> I need you out. >> Officers broke a rear window, opened the vehicle, and pulled Sharp to safety. She was taken to the hospital for evaluation, and was expected to face multiple charges after her release. One risky decision had turned miles of highway into a dangerous chain of events. >> We were trying to let her know like, hey, on >> Yeah, cuz we like Dave pulled over. He was like, hey, pull over. And she like she almost hit us. >> Yeah. TVI John Bar. >> At 3:54 a.m. on February 16th, 2024 in Arkansas, USA, a state trooper was pursuing a GMC Yukon on nearly empty roads. In the darkness before dawn, one maneuver was about to take an unexpected turn. 630 West 6B Arkansas 079 Zebra Sam King 079 ZSK spectacious on a computer GMC Yukon Heat. Heat. The trooper moved in for a pit maneuver, but instead of separating, the patrol car's bumper became lodged against the Yukon. Suddenly, the two vehicles were locked together while still moving down the road. TVI John Barrel 6. He's getting back on the road. John Barrow come over 6:30 now. I'm not even going to tell 630 West. For several tense moments, the vehicles remained connected as the trooper fought to maintain control. With almost no room for error, staying calm became just as important as stopping the pursuit. >> STAY RIGHT THERE. DO NOT MOVE. PASSENGER, YOU STAY WHERE YOU'RE AT. >> Step over here in front of the truck. >> Step over here in front of the truck. >> YES, SIR. >> GET OVER HERE. >> YES, SIR. >> GET THAT ON YOUR FACE RIGHT NOW. >> I ain't got nothing. My knee hurt. Put your hand behind. >> GET UP RIGHT NOW. >> CLIMB OUT OF THE WINDOW. My knee hurt, bro. My knee hurt. If you don't car, I can get you. >> Eventually, the situation was brought under control and the pursuit ended. The unusual encounter showed that even a trained maneuver can become unpredictable in seconds. Keep getting your boat back that way. At around 900 p.m. on October 25th, 2022 in Sageno County, Michigan, USA, state troopers were refueling when they spotted a vehicle linked to Greg Atwood, a man wanted in connection with a serious case. A routine stop at the gas station suddenly became much more tense. >> Yep. priority >> 45 >> from big county behind it now going to have to go again. >> When Atwood drove away, troopers followed and attempted a traffic stop. Instead of stopping, he reportedly accelerated, beginning a pursuit through the area. Crash out. Crash out. Crash out. I'll wait for you. Going north on Adams. I don't want to hit him with our house. Let's get a second car here. >> Can you get a hold of >> his car? His car is >> damaged on the ditch. He is back on the road then going north on Adam. >> Southbound. >> Jumping on southbound 75. flat front. >> Crash. Crash. Crash. Crash. Crash. He's crashing out. >> He went through a house. He just went through a house. He went through a house. Where are you? >> The pursuit took a dramatic turn when Atwood lost control and crashed into the side of a house. With no response from inside the vehicle, officers secured the area and called in a specialized team. >> There's a gas leak of some sort now. >> You guys got rifle. >> Rescue crews eventually found Atwood trapped inside and carefully removed him from the damaged vehicle. He was taken for medical evaluation before being placed into custody. One attempt to get away had ended with an entirely different kind of rescue. On May 15th, 2024, near Niceville, Florida, USA, Florida Highway Patrol troopers joined a pursuit involving a red Toyota pickup on Highway 85. What began with local deputies was quickly moving onto a much bigger stage. 639. As the pickup continued north on Highway 85, FHP troopers took over the pursuit. The driver kept going, forcing officers to carefully position themselves for a safe opportunity to bring it to an end. All units not involved. Move over to channel one. All you not involved to channel one update as soon as you can. You got too much. >> With speeds rising and the danger increasing, troopers stayed close behind. Every second captured on dash cam showed how quickly one decision behind the wheel could put everyone on the road at risk. 20 north valley. >> Troopers eventually brought the pursuit under control. The encounter was another reminder that trying to outrun police rarely solves the problem. It only adds more risk for everyone involved. GET OUT OF THE [ __ ] TRUCK. >> ON October 29th at 9:40 a.m. in Haden Township, New Jersey, USA, an officer stopped a vehicle on Route 130. What looked routine quickly took an unexpected turn. >> Otherwise, I'm going to have to bring down the station. We have to fingerprint you. We have to wait for a response. It's a ridiculous. It's a process. But I'm telling you, that's why. Tell me the truth. >> Have you ever been locked up before? Have you ever been arrested? Never in your life, okay? And you've never had anything, no tickets, no nothing. >> As the officer approached, 38-year-old Edmund Brown Jr. allegedly drove away and struck a parked car. A brief struggle followed when the officer caught up with him. >> GET THE [ __ ] DOWN. GET THE [ __ ] DOWN. GET YOUR [ __ ] HANDS WHERE I CAN SEE THEM. HANDS WHERE I CAN [ __ ] SEE THEM. HANDS [screaming] WHERE I CAN SEE THEM. NO. ON THE ON THE GROUND. ON THE [ __ ] GROUND. >> During the struggle, the officer used his service weapon once, leaving Brown injured in the lower body. Authorities later said Brown allegedly had a firearm. In seconds, a traffic stop had become a serious confrontation. No. Get down. All right. You going to let go? Stop. Get down. Get down. All right. Can you hold your hands up? Hands out. >> Brown received medical treatment and [music] later faced multiple charges while the officer was placed on administrative leave during the investigation. One impulsive decision had changed everything. >> Yeah, now I am. >> No. In Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 28-year-old Javier Munoz allegedly took a woman's vehicle at a gas station near Fremont and Eastern Nevada Highway Patrol quickly picked up the trail. Veteran trooper David Dudley pursued as Munoz reached around 80 mph, weaving across the road while the vehicle's tires began falling apart. Even then, he kept going toward Henderson. >> Well, we're down to 60. Still southbound auto show and tires are cars slowly disintegrating in front of Auto Show. Munoz eventually abandoned the vehicle and allegedly tried to take another at a dealership. As Dudley arrived, the second vehicle began reversing and the encounter escalated within seconds, [music] prompting the trooper to use his service weapon. Okay. Yo, I want you to shoot. I'm dead. >> LET ME SEE YOUR HANDS. PUT YOUR HANDS UP. >> PUT [laughter] YOUR HANDS UP. LET ME SEE YOUR HANDS. LET ME SEE YOUR HANDS. 137 shots. PUT YOUR HANDS UP. HANDS UP. Hands up. HANDS UP. HANDS UP. HEADS UP. >> Munoz was seriously injured and officers immediately called for medical assistance. The incident remained under investigation. What began with one reckless choice had quickly spiraled far beyond control. >> All right. where you at 177 shots fired jack vehicle. On March 5th, 2024, at approximately 5:02 p.m. in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, Arkansas State Police joined the Little Rock Police Department in pursuing a stolen white Nissan Alultima. What began as a search for a stolen vehicle quickly became a race to protect everyone on the road. The driver ignored traffic signals, cut across multiple lanes, and forced other vehicles to break suddenly to avoid a collision, even after re-entering Interstate 440. The suspect continued driving recklessly, leaving officers with little room for error. >> Going 440 east. Get back on 440 east. 46 rock. >> As the danger escalated, a state trooper successfully performed a tactical vehicle intervention, safely bringing the Alteima off the roadway. The driver was quickly taken into custody before the situation could become even more dangerous. Sometimes ending a pursuit quickly is the safest outcome for everyone involved. What's that? >> 10:15, please. >> Okay, I'm not resisting, man. >> The suspect was later booked on charges including theft of property, felony fleeing, and possessing an open container of alcohol inside a vehicle with additional charges under review. The case is another reminder that a single reckless decision can place countless innocent people at unnecessary risk. Hey, watch out, Stephen. On January 26th, 2026 in Brooksville, Florida, USA, Florida Highway Patrol troopers joined the Hernando County Sheriff's Office in pursuing a wanted suspect. The incident began after deputies reported the driver had intentionally tried to ram patrol vehicles while attempting to escape. trust you guys. I'm coming up right behind you. He's taking truck route coming up. As the pursuit continued through local roads, officers carefully coordinated their tactics, discussing stopsticks and other options to end the chase safely. Despite repeated opportunities to stop, the suspect ignored traffic signals. Came close to several collisions and even struck a patrol vehicle. Every mile increased the risk to everyone nearby. >> We just tried to pit. It was unsuccessful. These two hold off right now. Let's hold on. Coming up to Broad Street. It's about to run the red light again. Coming up on red light. >> What if I get in front? >> Damn it. I'm going to take Troopers continued working together, adjusting their tactics as the pursuit unfolded. After a series of coordinated maneuvers, they successfully brought the vehicle to a stop and safely took the suspect into custody. Their teamwork helped prevent the situation from becoming even more dangerous. >> Your right rear left tire. >> Yeah, he's he's losing it. See if I can get him right. Oh, [ __ ] Oh [ __ ] >> [ __ ] I'm over. >> The pursuit ended with the suspect in custody, bringing a tense and unpredictable situation to a close. The incident highlights the importance of patience, coordination, and professionalism in law enforcement while reminding us that choosing to cooperate is always safer than trying to outrun the law. 55 return, but I'm okay. I'm okay. >> On May 30th, 2015, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA, police stopped a Ford Explorer believed to be connected to an earlier armed incident. Dash cam captured what followed. >> What's your location? [ __ ] Stand on the [ __ ] ground. I'm going to [ __ ] shoot you. >> Hector Medina Pena exited the vehicle as officers issued commands. Police said he repeatedly reached toward his waistband while Medina Pena later claimed he had followed their instructions. Believing there could be an immediate threat, officer Joseph Ionetta used force to bring Madina Penny under control. The dash cam footage later became central to questions over how the arrest was handled. Madina Pennia received medical treatment and later pleaded guilty to the underlying offense, but also filed a civil lawsuit challenging the officer's use of force. One encounter, two very different accounts, and the camera became an important witness. 101. We got enough >> on October 12th in Granberry, Texas, USA. The parents of 3-year-old Braden Guys called 911 after their son suddenly became unresponsive and stopped breathing. Every second mattered. Officer Chase Miller heard the emergency call and realized he was nearby. Without hesitation, he rushed to the family and arrived in about 60 seconds. Miller immediately performed CPR and continued for nearly 2 minutes. Then came the moment everyone was waiting for. Braden began breathing again. Miller later received a life-saving award, but the greatest reward was seeing Braden safe again. Sometimes being a hero simply means being there at exactly the right moment. On November 14th, 2023, in Miami Dade County, Florida, USA, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted a blue Porsche Cayenne reported stolen speeding along Florida's turnpike and using the shoulder to pass traffic. 93 golf in line. >> 93 golf Sierra Bravo. Don't play each other. >> The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver accelerated instead. With traffic all around, every [music] passing second increased the risk for everyone on the highway. covered. Troopers coordinated their approach and waited for the right moment. A controlled tactical maneuver finally brought the Porsche to a stop, ending the dangerous run. >> Uhoh. Yeah. >> Hey, Macho, what's your name, bro? >> Willy Perry, bro. What's that? >> Willy Perry. That's not even my car, bro. This is It's a rental. >> Stop then. >> It's a rental. I only got my permit, bro. >> You ain't stopping, bro. >> So, let me ask you a question. Are we pursuing? >> The driver was taken into custody and faced charges related to the vehicle and fleeing law enforcement. A few reckless minutes had turned into consequences that could last far longer. We'll >> discuss that later. Break down EMS. Break down EMS. >> On October 4th, 2025 at 9:09 a.m. in Arkansas, USA, a state trooper spotted a Jeep traveling at 92 mph on Interstate 49. What started as a speeding violation quickly turned into a dangerous attempt to escape. We'll be southbound on ste. What are you doing, dude? Do you think shade? Is that going to be our spot? We've gone far enough, bro. We'll be here. Southbound on second. [music] 1037 southbound on Right down, EMS. Right down, EMS. The driver, later identified as 23-year-old Dustin Palman, suddenly exited the interstate and raced through nearby neighborhoods, driving recklessly at high speed. He eventually lost control, crashing into a utility pole before the vehicle rolled over. He then abandoned the Jeep and fled on foot. >> Gray sweatshirt went around the back. I've got one on the ground. Passengers on the ground. >> Stay still. Stay still. >> Stay still. >> Yes, ma'am. What's hurting on you? >> Officers quickly established a perimeter and with the help of a K-9 unit located hiding nearby. He was taken into custody without further incident. Sadly, the passenger suffered life-changing injuries, showing how one reckless choice can impact far more than the driver alone. Just hang tight. Okay, you're okay. I got you. I'm going to I'm going to stay here with you. What was he wearing? >> Backpack on. Hoodie on my >> gray hoodie. Had a backpack. What color was the backpack? >> Investigators later confirmed the Jeep had been reported stolen. They also learned Pullman was on parole and wanted on multiple outstanding charges, including battery, unauthorized vehicle use, fleeing, and controlled substance offenses. The case is a powerful reminder that trying to outrun the law often leads to even greater consequences. >> They they just started running from it back there, so I don't know yet. >> I'm sure with the backpack and everything else, probably drugs. On May 11th, 2024, near the 284 mile marker on Interstate 40 in Arkansas, USA, a state trooper spotted a blue Nissan Maxima displaying blue flashing lights. At first glance, it looked like a security vehicle, but something didn't feel right. 283 westbound. 1024. Stay in there. Stay in there. Stay in the car. >> When the traffic stop began, the driver, later identified as Richard E. Blaine immediately stepped out before jumping back into the car and speeding away. The chase quickly reached tripledigit speeds as he weaved through traffic, putting countless drivers at risk. Believing the threat to public safety was escalating, the trooper [music] performed a tactical vehicle intervention, bringing the vehicle to a stop. Even then, Blaine repeatedly ignored commands, leading officers to deploy a K-9 unit before safely taking him into custody. I got a second. A search of the vehicle uncovered a handgun, a tactical belt, a handheld radio, unauthorized blue emergency lights, and a fictitious temporary license tag. Blaine later faced numerous charges, including felony fleeing, criminal impersonation, reckless driving, and unlawful use of blue lights. The case is a reminder that pretending to be someone you're not can quickly lead to serious legal consequences. Go, go, go, go, go. >> On November 12th, 2025 at 9:32 p.m. near Mayflower, Arkansas, USA, Sergeant Farnum spotted a red car traveling 91 mph in a 75 zone on Interstate 40. A routine speed check was about to become something much bigger. >> 40 East Morgan temporary tag. It's on a red triple light passenger car taking your street to a Union Sam Adam USA charger 931. When emergency lights came on, the driver refused to stop and accelerated beyond 120 mph, weaving through traffic. At that speed, one small mistake could affect everyone sharing the road. I think approaching 430 speed. I'm going to try to hit here by moment. All right, we're still south now. >> After avoiding spike strips, the car continued onto Interstate 430 until its front tire began falling apart. Troopers then used tactical vehicle interventions with the second maneuver finally bringing the pursuit to a controlled stop. TBI TV CVI 149. >> Let me see your head. He hands up. Hands up. >> The pursuit ended without serious injuries. More than 120 mph gained the driver nothing but greater risk and consequences. Proof that speed can never outrun responsibility. The dog is going to die. You're a witness. >> Yes. They had me testifying in January like on September 3rd, 2022 at approximately 6:54 p.m. In Shiwasi County, Michigan, USA, Michigan State Police received information about a silver Ford Fusion that had fled from officers in neighboring Clinton County. Traveling at speeds well over 100 mph on Interstate 69, the vehicle quickly became a serious concern for everyone sharing the highway. >> 3513, he just passed me. >> 13, I'm in pursuit. Now he's going to pass on the right shoulder. Sergeant Berdan immediately moved into position while another trooper prepared stopsticks farther ahead in case the driver refused to stop. As expected, the suspect ignored the emergency lights and continued fleeing. While attempting to avoid the stopsticks, the Ford Fusion struck Sergeant Berdan's patrol vehicle before speeding into the grassy median. During the pursuit, the driver was seen throwing an object out of the driver's side window, adding another layer of concern to an already dangerous situation. He just rammed me. Central 76. No good. >> We crashed out. As the suspect's speed began to decrease on the median, Sergeant Berdan carefully executed a pit maneuver, bringing the pursuit to a safe conclusion. Officers quickly secured the driver, later identified as Edward Dante Ray Hardy without any reported injuries. A K-9 team then searched the area where the object had been thrown and recovered a loaded handgun. Investigators also located suspected narcotics packaged for distribution, a digital scale, and cash inside the vehicle. >> On the ground. On the ground. On the ground. On the ground. Get on the ground. Close the car. Who else is in the car? >> Relax. Relax. Relax. >> Relax. >> Hardy was transferred to the Clinton County Jail to address the original fleeing case. While investigators sought additional charges in Shiwasi County based on the evidence recovered during the pursuit. Fortunately, no injuries were reported throughout the incident. The case illustrates how a decision to flee can quickly escalate into a series of far more serious legal consequences. While the professionalism and restraint shown by responding officers help bring a dangerous situation under control without further harm. On a late evening in Detroit, Michigan, USA, Michigan State Police Aviation Trooper 3 tracked a suspect who had allegedly taken two vehicles while attempting to escape from officers. After leaving behind one stolen vehicle, the suspect reportedly entered a black Dodge Durango and continued fleeing through city streets, prompting a coordinated response from ground units and the aviation team. >> 15 priority going into the coming up through the to Chrysler Drive in Redwood. >> Troopers positioned themselves along the suspect's expected route while receiving constant updates from the helicopter overhead. As the Dodge Durango came into view, officers activated their emergency lights and sirens. But the driver refused to stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated through city streets and freeways, reaching speeds above 120 mph, weaving through traffic, ignoring traffic signals and creating an increasingly dangerous situation for everyone nearby. Despite several opportunities, officers chose to wait for a safer moment before attempting to end the pursuit, placing public safety above everything else. Speeds are 80 mph. >> We're actually [music] off at Grand River. We're continuing westbound at the moment. 72 mph. We got medium traffic and uh left center lane in the right center lane. The pursuit finally slowed as traffic became heavier near Grand River. Seizing the opportunity, a trooper performed a carefully planned pit maneuver, causing the SUV to spin and come to a stop after striking an abandoned building. The driver immediately jumped out and ran on foot, even attempting to open the door of a passing SUV before officers caught up and safely took him into custody. In just a few intense minutes, what had started as a vehicle pursuit turned into a foot chase, demonstrating how quickly unpredictable situations can unfold. >> [ __ ] move. DON'T [ __ ] MOVE. >> DON'T [ __ ] MOVE. >> SHOW ME YOUR EYES. >> I GOT CLOSE. Y >> the suspect was taken into custody, bringing the incident to an end. Thanks to the coordination between the aviation unit and officers on the ground, the pursuit was resolved before more people were placed at risk. The case serves as another reminder that attempting to flee from law enforcement often leads to greater legal consequences. While patience, teamwork, and disciplined decision-making remains some of the most effective tools officers have for protecting the public. We lost nothing. Serge, can you open up this car? Is this your car? Thank you. TV. >> On February 5th, 2024, at around 10:07 a.m. in Arkansas, USA, troopers received an alert about a Honda reported stolen. But this wasn't an ordinary pursuit. Children were still inside the vehicle. Okay. A rookie trooper and his training officer followed the Honda. With young passengers involved, every move had to be carefully calculated. There was little room for error. I'm back here. I'll call it for you. >> Northbound on University. Going through 65th speeds are 80. Pro good spot. Pro good spot. Across traffic is not a good spot. >> Get on his freaking butt, dude. Get on it. >> Going through. >> You're not going to be able to end it. >> Just pass through first. Speed's 90. >> You're good. You're good. You're good. 90. You're good. You're good. You're good. You're good. Now I see the pedestrian. You're good. He's going left. The pedestrian >> left on it. >> Guided by his training officer, the rookie waited for the right moment and performed a controlled tactical maneuver, finally bringing the Honda to a stop. >> 36 Street. >> He takes this turn and you losing. If he takes this turn and you lose him like I just said he was going to do, >> we're taking on 36th Street. >> Get up there and put him put him No, put him straight or push him to the right. Not in this blind turn. Send it. Send it. TV. DVR. going. The children were brought to safety and the driver was taken into custody. For the rookie trooper, it was a powerful firstirhand lesson. Sometimes the badge is less about pursuit and more about protecting those who need it most. On October 9th, 2023, at around 3:00 a.m. In Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, officers attempted to stop a silver Chevrolet Malibu on Lancaster Road. At first, the situation seemed manageable, but another vehicle suddenly changed everything. >> Yellow stuff. Okay. >> [screaming] >> A white Jeep began interfering with patrol units as the Malibu accelerated away, eventually reaching nearly 60 mph in a 25 zone through a residential area. In those quiet streets, every second carried greater risk. Indoor, >> I don't think they get anywhere. Heat. Heat. came home on west. >> As the Malibu turned toward Haro Springs Road, a trooper used a tactical maneuver to push it off the roadway. The car entered a ditch and struck a fence, bringing the pursuit to an abrupt stop. All right, he crashed that. >> Show me your hand. >> The driver tried to continue on foot, but was quickly taken into custody. What began as a simple refusal to stop had become a dangerous chase. Another reminder that running only adds more risk to the road ahead. >> I WILL [ __ ] TAKE YOU on [screaming] now. DOWN. DOWN. All the way down. Got him. Behind every flashing light, every pursuit, and every tense encounter is a reminder that one decision can change everything in a matter of seconds. These moments are more than dramatic footage. They show the value of staying calm, respecting the law, and thinking about how our choices can affect not only ourselves, but everyone around us through real dash cam and body cam footage. This channel aims to bring you closer to these moments while sharing lessons about responsibility, awareness, and safer choices. If you found value in this video, subscribe to the channel, leave a like, and share it with others. Thanks for watching. Stay safe, and we'll see you in the next video.