Get out of the car. >> 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 May 16th, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, officers working a cycling event, spotted a vehicle driving recklessly onto a course crowded with runners and bicyclists. What should have been a fun afternoon suddenly became a cause for concern. You got to do what you do to get a driver stopped before you get to that truck. >> Officers quickly attempted to stop the driver, but he refused to comply. Camera footage recorded several dangerous moments as the vehicle continued through the crowded area, leaving many spectators wondering what might happen next. Is that still moving or is he on board? >> We're at Oakall and Oakbound. >> Oh, he broke it. Riverside going south. Speeds 50 60. >> That's it. I'm going to got to stop this guy. He's going to kill someone. As the vehicle moved toward Riverside Park, Officer Ernesto Valero made a decisive move and used a pit maneuver to safely end the pursuit. In just a few seconds, the tense situation was finally brought under control. Pit pit pit. Do not move. Do not move. >> The driver, 62-year-old Daryl Simon, was taken into custody and later faced multiple charges. Authorities said it was his third DUI related arrest in 10 years. It's a reminder that one reckless choice behind the wheel can affect far more people than we might imagine. On December 3rd, 2025 in Tallahass, Florida, USA, officers identified Eric Gibson getting behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi SUV. Investigators already knew him from an earlier incident involving an attempt to avoid law enforcement, making this encounter especially important. After multiple attempts to stop the vehicle, a trooper made the decision to perform a pit maneuver. The SUV lost stability and came to a stop, bringing the dangerous pursuit to an end. Officers quickly surrounded the vehicle and ordered the occupants to come out. Gibson was taken into custody and later faced several serious charges. Investigators also reported finding illegal substances inside the vehicle. Looking back, the case serves as another reminder that trying to outrun responsibility often leads to even greater consequences. >> Keep coming. Hey, we got him over here. Call out. Is it good y'all too? >> All right, keep crawling. the car. >> On March 7th, 2025, at around 12:08 p.m. in Bismar, North Dakota, USA, officers responded to reports of a woman sitting inside a white Chevy Traverse who appeared to be under the influence. What started as a welfare check soon turned into a rapidly developing situation. >> What's your name, ma'am? >> Why are you calling? Why? >> We got called to come check on you. They were concerned. >> There's nobody concerned. There was we got a phone call >> for >> what's going on today. >> Who did you get a call from? >> Okay. I don't know. It was an anonymous caller saying there was a white >> that's what they they keep doing that. You know they did that in Nebraska with my children. >> When officers arrived, they spent several [music] minutes speaking with the woman. At first, the conversation appeared calm, but officers noticed signs that raised concern. When asked to step out of the vehicle, she refused and suddenly started the engine. The atmosphere immediately became tense. >> Turn off the car. Turn off the car. >> No. Moments later, the vehicle accelerated toward the officers. One officer was struck and thrown a considerable distance. Faced with an immediate threat, another officer acted quickly to stop the danger before anyone else could be harmed. >> Get out of the car. >> Fire hit. Get out of the car. The injured officer was transported to a hospital and later released after receiving treatment. Investigators reviewed the incident and concluded that the officer's actions were justified under the circumstances. Looking back, the event serves as a reminder of how quickly a routine encounter can change and how important split-second decisions can be. >> Shots fired. Hopster hit. Show your hands. >> Show your hands. >> SHOW YOUR HANDS. >> BACK UP. >> NO. Back up. >> SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. >> GET ON THE GROUND. GET ON THE GROUND. GET ON THE GROUND. ON March 25th, 2025, at around 4:14 p.m. in Lamar, Arkansas, USA, police received reports that a white Ford pickup pulling a trailer had been taken without permission. Officers also learned there were several loaded firearms inside the vehicle, adding urgency to the search. >> 29 Clarksville, I contacted Edward Westbound, I mean 1024 with it. 57. >> Still going westbound. 57 mile marker. >> He's not pulling over. We're still westbound. Going under the 57. >> A short time later, troopers located the truck traveling westbound on Interstate 40. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to pull over and continued down the highway. Multiple agencies joined the pursuit as the suspect swerved across lanes and even appeared to shake cargo loose from the trailer. >> He's on the rim. He's about to come just off here soon. Guys, before that, Frank. All right, we're pulling over on the shoulder just for Franklin County. >> Officers deployed spike strips several times. After one tire was successfully disabled, the truck continued for another 2 m before finally slowing to a stop. But the situation was not over yet. The driver suddenly jumped out and attempted to run, only to be quickly stopped by waiting officers. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident and later faced several charges, including vehicle theft, reckless driving, and fleeing from law enforcement. Officers also recovered a loaded revolver from inside the truck. The case serves as another reminder that attempting to escape responsibility often creates even bigger problems in the end. On December 16th, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, a state trooper attempted to stop a silver Honda Civic after spotting the driver using a cell phone while driving. What seemed like a routine traffic stop quickly turned into something much more serious. Oh yeah. 33 south armored heavy trail. Instead of pulling over, the driver accelerated away and began weaving through heavy traffic. The vehicle raced along shoulders, crossed lanes abruptly, and even collided with roadside barriers and another vehicle. For everyone sharing the road that afternoon, the danger was impossible to ignore. >> Hit the wall. Hit a white man. [music] Great. 13. After waiting for a safer opportunity, the troopers successfully performed a pit maneuver, bringing the pursuit to an end. Even then, the driver refused to fully cooperate. repeatedly ignoring commands before officers were finally able to gain control of the situation. >> HANDS UP. HANDS UP, DRIVER. Hands up. Get your hands up. The driver. Hands up. Hands up. >> 13. >> Hands up. Get your hands up. A search of the vehicle later uncovered a firearm, cash, suspected illegal substances, and other items that investigators considered important evidence. The driver was taken into custody, and faced numerous charges. The case is a reminder that a simple traffic violation can escalate dramatically when poor decisions continue to pile up. >> Get on the [ __ ] ground. >> Want me to get out? >> Get on the ground now. You run, IT'S GOING TO BE BAD FOR YOU. Get on the ground. GET ON THE GROUND. >> Get on the ground or you're getting tased. >> Get on the ground. >> You're about to get tag. Get down. Get the [ __ ] down. Get the [ __ ] down. All right. >> On the [ __ ] ground, >> man. >> On January 8th, 2022, at around 11:00 a.m. in Valuchia County, Florida, USA, a state trooper noticed a vehicle driving recklessly near an active traffic stop. With emergency lights already flashing on the roadside, officers knew they had to act quickly to keep the area safe. Hey, hold on. 49. When the trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver appeared reluctant to cooperate and repeatedly tried to distance himself from law enforcement. What began as a traffic related incident soon attracted greater attention as officers gathered more information. We're back. We're still going eastbound. back to number one. What are you going to do? I can't keep up, bro. >> During the investigation, officers discovered that the vehicle was potentially connected to a major criminal investigation. The situation immediately became more urgent, prompting additional units to join the effort. Every decision now carried far greater importance than anyone initially expected. Multiple law enforcement agencies coordinated their resources to safely locate and stop the suspect. The case highlighted the importance of teamwork, patience, and careful decision-making when dealing with situations that can evolve unexpectedly. On June 1st, 2024, at around 4 pm in Marian County, Florida, USA, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a Dodge Charger for suspected traffic violations. At first, it seemed like a routine enforcement action, but the situation quickly took an unexpected turn. Heat. Heat. Instead of pulling over, the driver accelerated away and began weaving through traffic. Officers soon learned that a juvenile passenger was inside the vehicle. As speeds increased and the pursuit continued, concerns grew not only for other drivers, but also for the young passenger caught in the middle of the situation. Come on. Hallelujah. I took a ride on Logan. After several miles, troopers found an opportunity to safely end the pursuit. The vehicle was successfully stopped and officers quickly secured the scene. Thankfully, no innocent bystanders were harmed during the incident. Bravo 3 vehicle stop at Pirate. The driver was taken into custody and later faced multiple charges. Investigators also reported finding illegal substances and evidence related to drug activity inside the vehicle. Looking back, the case serves as a reminder that one impulsive decision can place many people, especially young passengers, in unnecessary danger. >> Everything's fine right now. You just hold on. >> Hey, sir. Sir, can you turn the AC on, please? It's really hot. >> What's that? >> The AC, please. some air conditioning. >> On November 24th, 2023, at approximately 10:50 p.m. in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, trooper Blaine Lucas was patrolling Interstate 630 when he noticed a green Dodge Challenger displaying an unreadable temporary license plate. The vehicle was also following another car too closely, prompting the trooper to initiate a traffic stop. What appeared to be a straightforward enforcement action was about to take an unexpected turn when the emergency lights were activated. The driver pulled over and came to a stop on the shoulder. Everything seemed routine and there was little indication that anything unusual was about to happen. [music] As the trooper moved toward the exit ramp to position his patrol vehicle, the situation changed in an instant. Entering a curve, the patrol vehicle was unable to slow sufficiently and made contact with a concrete barrier. The cruiser scraped along the wall before coming to a stop. Instead of ending with a routine citation, the traffic stop suddenly became an incident involving the responding officer himself. Trooper Lucas immediately notified dispatch that his patrol vehicle had been disabled and that the Challenger had left the area. Fortunately, the incident did not involve any serious injuries, but it served as a reminder that even experienced officers can face unexpected challenges in the course [music] of their duties. Sometimes a routine traffic stop can take an entirely different direction in just a matter of seconds. On October 7th, 2022, at approximately 10:43 a.m. in Clayton County, Georgia, USA, state troopers located a white Dodge Charger that had been linked to an ongoing homicide investigation and had also been reported stolen. Given the seriousness of the case, officers knew this would not be an ordinary traffic stop. >> Driver, put your car in park and take your foot off the brake. Roll all your windows down. All of them. >> All right. With both hands, stick them out the window. >> The vehicle initially pulled over when officers activated their lights and sirens. The driver complied with some commands, including lowering the window and showing his hands, but repeatedly refused to step out of the car. As troopers worked to deescalate the situation and develop a safe plan, the driver suddenly shifted into drive and sped away. A high-speed pursuit followed through busy roadways. According to troopers, the suspect showed little regard for traffic laws and created a serious risk to the public. Believing immediate action was necessary to protect others on the road, officers attempted precision intervention maneuvers. After an initial attempt failed, a second maneuver successfully caused the Charger to lose momentum. Another patrol vehicle then helped force the car into a roadside ditch, bringing the pursuit to an end. >> Get your Get your five days. Go here now. He's hollering. >> Is that him talking? >> Oh, they know who we are. >> I know. >> No. Hands up. >> Get out of the car. Leave him to the dog. HE'S IN THE DOG. EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILIZED, the situation remained tense as the driver refused repeated commands to surrender. Officers established a perimeter, brought in additional resources, and spent several minutes attempting to resolve the standoff peacefully. The incident eventually concluded after a critical confrontation inside the vehicle. Looking back, the case highlights the difficult decisions officers must make when dealing with a suspect connected to a serious investigation while also trying to protect the public from further danger. >> I'm good. My dog just got shot. Oh, I want to go everybody out. >> On January 19th, 2023, in Chattam County, Georgia, USA, state troopers became involved in the search for a white Nissan Morano that had already fled from a local police officer. What began as an attempt to stop a suspicious vehicle quickly escalated into a dangerous pursuit. Did you initiate anything? We're 1080. Don't worry about who initiated. We're trying to chase his car right now. Go. Okay. >> According to investigators, the Nissan had already driven through a private property while attempting to evade police. When troopers located the vehicle and activated their emergency lights and sirens, the driver once again refused to stop. The pursuit continued along GA 204 as the Nissan sped through traffic and narrowly avoided several vehicles. With a busy interstate corridor approaching, officers became increasingly concerned about the safety of innocent motorists and pedestrians nearby. Hit it. Stop. Okay, hold on. Get in the middle of the road. Get in the middle of the road. Believing the danger was continuing to grow, troopers decided to perform a pit maneuver to bring the pursuit to an end. During the maneuver, the driver lost control and the Nissan struck a concrete barrier before overturning multiple times. In a matter of seconds, the chase that had stretched across several roadways came to a dramatic conclusion. Emergency responders arrived quickly and provided medical assistance at the scene before the driver was transported to a hospital. Investigators later conducted a detailed crash reconstruction while authorities notified the driver's family. Looking back, the incident serves as a sobering reminder that decisions made during a pursuit can have life-changing consequences, not only for the driver, but also for everyone sharing the road. headquart. >> On July 11th, 2024, at approximately 6:32 a.m. in Chester County, South Carolina, USA, sheriff's deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near JA Cochran Bypass and Columbia Road. The driver, later identified as Eric Bernard Jones, was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended license. What began as a routine traffic stop would soon develop into a much larger case. >> What's going on, boss? Go ahead and step out the car for me. >> Hold on a minute, man. Let me roll the window, man. Let me roll my window, but I got to set it to roll the window. Come on, >> man. Come on, man. >> 85 milesPH. Still on the bypass. Right on Master Street heading northbound. >> 1050. >> Good girl. [screaming] On September 28th, 2024, at approximately 700 p.m. in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA, Arkansas State Trooper Victor Garcia was patrolling USA Highway 78 when he spotted a gray Dodge Ram speeding at 107 mph in a 60 mph zone. What seemed like a routine traffic violation was about to take a dangerous turn. [music] Hey, nice stop. He said >> when Trooper Garcia activated his emergency lights and siren, the driver refused to stop. The truck continued [music] weaving through traffic, using turning lanes to pass other vehicles, and even running a red light before heading into a busy part of the city. With every passing second, the danger to nearby drivers continued to grow. TBR >> concerned for public safety, Trooper Garcia decided to perform [music] a tactical intervention to end the pursuit. Moments later, the truck lost control, left the roadway, and [music] struck a utility pole. The collision snapped the pole in half and brought the chase to an abrupt end. In an instant, [music] one reckless decision had created consequences far beyond a speeding violation. Driver, open the door. >> Can you step out? After additional troopers arrived, the driver identified as M. Hotchkiss, was safely taken into custody. Investigators reported signs of alcohol impairment and later found a bottle of whiskey inside the truck. He was transported for medical evaluation and later faced multiple charges, including felony fleeing, reckless driving, and driving while impaired. This case serves as a reminder that a few moments of poor judgment can lead to consequences that last much longer than the pursuit itself. On May 20th, 2023, at approximately 3:22 p.m. In Palaski County, Arkansas, USA, Arkansas state troopers were searching for Christopher Monroe, a known wanted suspect with active felony warrants. Officers knew he had a history of fleeing, so they planned to contain his vehicle before a pursuit could begin. What followed would prove just how determined he was to escape. >> All right, I'm right there. That's a mail2 volume. Troopers identified Monroe driving a black 2020 GMC and moved into position. One patrol vehicle attempted to guide him toward the shoulder, but Monroe struck the side of the patrol car and broke free. Within seconds, a pursuit was underway across Palaski County. As the chase continued through public roads, officers had to balance enforcement with the safety of everyone around them. Looks like we're going to be getting The pursuit finally came to an end after troopers successfully performed a tactical intervention. As officers approached the vehicle, they quickly realized this case involved much more than a wanted suspect. Inside the truck and among the debris scattered along the roadway, investigators discovered large quantities of suspected illegal substances, a firearm, multiple mobile phones, cash, and several containers believed to hold controlled materials. What started as a vehicle pursuit had suddenly become a major criminal investigation. >> Sorry. All right, guys. >> We're in the car right now. Get the road clear. >> Investigators later cataloged hundreds of grams of suspected narcotics and more than $8,000 in cash recovered from the scene. Monroe was taken into custody and the evidence collected added even more weight to the case. Looking back, the incident serves as another reminder that attempts to flee often reveal far more than the original reason officers were trying to make contact in the first place. the entertainment. >> On May 7th, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio, USA, two teenagers led officers on a lengthy vehicle pursuit that began near John Glenn International Airport. What started as another stolen vehicle investigation soon turned into a fast-moving chase through busy city streets. [music] Never. As officers attempted to stop the Hyundai, the teenage driver [music] repeatedly changed direction and maneuvered through city roads in an effort to get away. At one point, the vehicle made a sudden U-turn and was involved in a collision with a police cruiser. Despite the damage, the driver continued forward, avoiding spike strips and weaving through neighborhoods, [music] parking lots, and busy intersections. It seemed that every opportunity to stop was ignored. I got that right inside this box. Is that right? The pursuit intensified when officers attempted several intervention tactics to bring the vehicle to a stop. Even after additional contact with patrol vehicles, the Hyundai managed to continue moving. The chase eventually reached the construction area and later a dirt road where officers finally executed a successful maneuver. The vehicle lost control and came to rest against a tree, [music] bringing the dangerous pursuit to an end. >> Head airport. >> I can't see, bro. [screaming] >> Officers safely took both teenagers into custody. Investigators later confirmed that both had previous involvement with stolen vehicles. Looking back, [music] the case highlights how a decision made in a matter of seconds can quickly escalate into a situation that puts many people at risk. What began with a stolen vehicle ended with significant damage, [music] legal consequences, and another reminder that running from responsibility rarely makes the situation better. On July 27th, 2024, at approximately 7:43 p.m. on Interstate 49 in Arkansas, USA, trooper Alexandria Duncan attempted to stop a vehicle after observing it traveling at 114 mph through heavy traffic. At first glance, it appeared to be another speeding violation, but the situation would soon become far more unpredictable. Even after the emergency lights and siren were activated, the driver showed little intention of stopping. When the vehicle finally pulled onto the shoulder, the driver repeatedly ignored commands to step out. Trooper Duncan noticed his hand near the gear shift and acted quickly to prevent the vehicle from moving again. What should have been a routine roadside encounter was rapidly escalating. Wait. >> Roll over. You're going >> roll over. I'm going to pull the trigger. >> Roll over. [screaming] >> Roll over. Roll over on your stomach. Now roll over. >> As officers attempted to gain compliance, the encounter became increasingly physical and chaotic. The suspect resisted commands and a struggle followed on the roadside. Within moments, the situation had evolved into a serious threat to officer safety, forcing trooper Duncan to make critical decisions under intense pressure. >> Put your hands behind your back. Put your hands behind your back. No, no, no, no. I don't. No, no, no, no, no. Why? I NEED to take away that taser now. No, no. They shoot me. >> Get on your back. Get on your back. over. >> The suspect was eventually taken into custody and transported for medical evaluation before being transferred to the Benton County Detention Center. Investigators later reported a blood alcohol level approximately twice the legal limit along with the presence of other impairing substances. He faced multiple charges, including speeding, reckless driving, failure to yield, resisting arrest, and battery. Trooper Duncan received treatment for injuries sustained during the encounter. Looking back, the incident serves as a reminder that even a routine traffic stop can change dramatically when someone chooses not to cooperate with lawful orders. From high-speed pursuits to moments where decisions go too far, these real stories remind us that every action carries consequences. Some choices lead to accountability, others to reflection, but all leave an impact. 911 police chase isn't just about adrenaline. It's about awareness, responsibility, and understanding the reality behind the flashing lights. If these stories made you think, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to support the channel. Stay safe, respect the law, and we'll see you in the next video.