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. Are you trying to start again? On June 2nd, 2026 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, SWAT officers arrived at a home on North Florida Avenue to execute a search warrant. But what seemed like a planned operation quickly turned dangerous. As officers forced the door open, 52-year-old Donald Gardner suddenly opened fire, striking two officers. One was hit in the helmet while Sergeant Christian Ivonov suffered a critical injury. hold. >> With Ivangh losing blood rapidly, fellow officers rushed to save him as Officer Robert Reynolds returned fire, stopping the threat. Every second counted. Would their teammate survive? I'm good. I'm good. I'm good. >> Load and go. >> Both officers received emergency treatment. After two surgeries and over two weeks in the hospital, Ivangh was discharged on June 18th to begin rehabilitation. A powerful reminder that courage and teamwork can make all the difference. You raped my daughter. >> Drop it, dude. >> You raped my daughter. >> On August 3rd, 2024, at 9:46 a.m. in Lakewood, California, USA, deputies responded to reports of a man threatening someone with a knife near South Street and Woodruff Avenue. What began as an emergency call quickly turned into a tense confrontation. 103. Give me the bad. >> You know what traffic go? >> 13 1332 boys going to be detaining uh 245. >> Officers found 29year-old Joshua Castanada holding a knife in each hand. Despite repeated commands to drop his weapons, he refused to cooperate. Even a taser failed to stop him as he continued advancing toward deputies. >> Stop it now. >> Stop being Drop the knife, dude. >> You got the knife. We're trying to help you out, dude. We're We're going to talk to you. We're going to talk to you. >> Drop it, dude. >> Get on the floor, dude. Turn around. Turn around. >> As Castanada moved closer, forcing an officer to retreat. Deputies opened fire to stop the threat. He fell to the ground and finally released the knives. In that split second, everything changed. >> Turn around, dude. >> Turn around, dude. Deputies immediately provided first aid before Castanada was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No officers or bystanders were hurt. A powerful reminder that one reckless decision can put countless lives at risk. >> Drop it. Drop it. Get on your stomach, dude. Get on your stomach. >> 250. On March 11th, 2024 in Faget County, Georgia, USA, deputies spotted a silver Honda Civic reported taken at gunpoint earlier that morning. Investigator Fischer located the vehicle near Highway 85 South and Stonewall Avenue, setting off a dangerous pursuit. Sergeant Aen took the lead as the driver refused to stop, crashing into road signs, mailboxes, and another vehicle. With officers closing in, the situation grew more unpredictable by the second. Right around my right 1050 open 1050 1050 1050 1050 at the end of the street. It's going through a yard. Going through a yard. Coming back out. The chase reached its peak when the driver stepped out holding a firearm. Surrounded by deputies, he suddenly chose to surrender. But what officers discovered next was even more surprising. >> 1050. >> The driver was just 14 years old. He faced multiple charges, including fleeing, receiving stolen property, and firearm related offenses. A shocking reminder that one reckless decision at such a young age can carry serious consequences. But he's trying to start it again. >> On March 6th, 2024, at around 8:00 a.m. in Thirstston County, Washington, USA, deputies stopped a pickup truck near Rich Road SE. But when the 29-year-old driver gave a false name and suddenly sped away, a routine traffic stop turned into a dangerous pursuit. [ __ ] >> Did you get it? >> No spike. No spike. Heading back towards Rich. >> Copy. We're just passing 25th Avenue right now. >> Yeah. Number three right behind you guys. Northbound Flight Kyle Blue. Stop sign. >> Where's it? >> Down [clears throat] the shift trail right at Lacy Boulevard here. >> Where's it? >> The truck raced through Lacy before speeding onto the Chelis Western Trail at over 60 mph, forcing pedestrians to move out of the way. Ignoring police sirens, the driver continued fleeing, putting everyone nearby at risk. over Pacific >> speeds of 48 just got over the overpass continuing northbound on the trail. [clears throat] >> 89 parallel with them on Cleer County. >> 89 paralleling >> 59 hit one of the cones in the middle of the trail to stop cars from driving. We're eastbound 26. 36. He's going for pit. Good pit. Good pit. >> Eastbound 36. Good pit. >> Deputies executed a pit maneuver, sending the truck spinning into a muddy field. But the driver wasn't finished. He reversed into a parked trailer and kept trying to escape until officers blocked the truck, broke a window, and used a taser to bring him under control. >> Found 26. 386 is going for pit. Good pit. Good pit. >> 36. Good pit. TVI >> eastbound 59. He's in reverse. Hit a camper. Code 10. Got him locked in. Show me your hands. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. PULL OPEN HIS DOOR. PULL OPEN HIS DOOR. 59. He's not going anywhere. He's locked in, but he's trying to start it again. >> Taser, taser, taser. >> The driver was taken into custody and faced new allegations of fleeing police and driving under the influence of drugs. Officers also discovered an outstanding warrant linked to earlier offenses. A powerful reminder that trying to escape the law often leads to even greater consequences. Get the [ __ ] out of the car. >> 590s out of the car. On July 21st, 2023, at 11:55 a.m. somewhere in the USA, a Cadillac CTS driver suddenly took off, reaching speeds of over 140 mph. What began on public roads quickly turned into a dangerous chase through residential neighborhoods. With police close behind, the driver raced through neighborhoods and backyards, cutting across lawns and narrowly avoiding fences. Every desperate turn brought new risks. How far would this driver go to escape? >> They went street. Sirens echoed as the Cadillac continued its reckless escape. But at such extreme speeds, one wrong move could change everything. Moments later, the pursuit reached its breaking point, and the driver's desperate attempt to get away came to an end. probably foot. We're going through yard right now. I'm trying. It keeps going off road on me. You better show me your hands. You better show me your hands, son. >> The driver was taken into custody, bringing the dangerous pursuit to an end. What started as an attempt to escape became a powerful reminder that no thrill is worth putting innocent lives at risk. Hello. >> Where's the tea? >> On January 27th, 2023, at around 10:03 a.m. in Benton, Arkansas, USA, state troopers joined local police in pursuing a fleeing vehicle. Within moments, the driver accelerated onto Interstate 30, reaching speeds of nearly 120 mph. Behind the wheel was Donovan Shackleford who ignored police signals and continued racing down the highway. With traffic moving in both directions, every passing second increased the danger. How would officers bring this pursuit to a safe end? >> A trooper executed a pit maneuver, sending the vehicle spinning into a concrete barrier. Shackleford jumped out and ran across the opposite lanes before another trooper stopped him with a taser. Meanwhile, the vehicle rolled across the road with a passenger still inside >> 12. They're now going westbound after. >> Both men were detained without reported injuries. Police later confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen and Shackleford faced multiple charges including fleeing property offenses and drug possession. The passenger, Aaron Watts, was not charged. One reckless escape had turned into a long list of consequences. On June 9th, 2022, at around 8:05 p.m. in the USA, a routine traffic stop took a dangerous turn when officers encountered a woman suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. Instead of cooperating, she suddenly sped away. 72. Having reportedly consumed several bottles of alcohol, the driver continued fleeing, ignoring police signals. With every passing second, her reckless decisions put other road users at greater risk. Was escaping really worth the danger? Nobody Pizza. As the pursuit intensified, officers executed a pit maneuver, sending the vehicle spinning to a sudden stop. Commands to show her hands followed as deputies quickly moved in and brought the situation under control. I'm going to be fit 808. >> Sometimes it's just the way that your wrist did that. >> They're they're plenty of loosen up. Okay, >> I need you to blow on this for me. Okay, just take a deep breath. Blow long and hard. All right, you didn't you didn't take a deep breath. Blow long and hard. Okay, you have to redo it. I'll tell you when to stop. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Okay. The driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Fortunately, no lives were lost. What began as one irresponsible choice became a powerful reminder that driving under the influence can change lives in an instant. successful. >> On August 13th, 2022 at 8:41 p.m. on a highway in Arkansas, USA, a driver refused to stop for police, turning a routine traffic situation into a dangerous nighttime pursuit. With limited visibility, the tension quickly escalated. Heat. Heat. Ignoring flashing lights and sirens, the driver continued speeding down the highway. With traffic and concrete barriers nearby, every reckless move increase the risk. How much longer could this dangerous chase continue? At a critical moment, officers executed a pit maneuver, sending the fleeing vehicle out of control. The car struck a concrete wall before crashing into a fence, bringing the high-speed pursuit to an abrupt end. Unsuccessful. Unsuccessful. He's going on here for West 1016. >> Hey. Hey. Get on the ground. >> Get on the ground. >> Is there anybody ELSE IN THAT CAR? >> The pursuit was finally over and the driver could no longer escape. The damaged vehicle told the story of a reckless decision. A powerful reminder that running from the law can turn a moment of panic into lasting consequences. >> That was dumb. for sure. >> On April 16th, 2025, at around 7:45 p.m. in Anaheim, California, USA, officers responded to the Kona Motel after reports of a serious incident involving a firearm. An injured man was found while a white Chevrolet Silverado had fled the area. Who was it? >> Happy opposition. >> Who shot you? >> I don't know who shot me. >> Okay, sit down. Where'd they go? >> Lincoln. >> What kind of car did he get in? >> Officers soon spotted the truck, but 51-year-old Danny Lee Corial refused to stop, triggering a tense 45-minute pursuit across freeways and city streets. One decision had suddenly put everyone nearby at risk. Stay callers through their hill. Meeting a little bit of traffic stopped at a red light at Lincoln. Stay callers approaching one. Requesting unit. They tried to push me into the side of the street. Uh, that didn't work. We're southbound steak through me. [music] >> After several PIT attempts, officers finally disabled the Silverado in Santa Ana. A tense confrontation followed, forcing officers to react within seconds. The passenger was unharmed, and no officers or motorists suffered serious injuries. >> They have the back end of the pickup truck stopped. So, they're 960 x-ray kind of, but the guy's on the gas trying to get away. >> I got a car to go memory and personal east of here and stop traffic there. Stop. Please help. [applause] >> Investigators later found a handgun inside the truck linked to the earlier incident. The injured man remained in stable condition while the case continued under investigation. A powerful reminder of how quickly one reckless choice can change everything. You can just have a fire department stage away. He's not in custody yet. [snorts] >> Oh, [ __ ] >> On May 26th, 2025, at around 1:55 p.m. in Los Angeles, California, USA, officers were responding with lights and sirens to an urgent domestic disturbance call on Riverton Avenue. Under the influence gray sweater, jeans say your respective line. >> While traveling east on Satakoy Street, a silver Honda Accord driven by 91-year-old Joseé Hernandez suddenly turned left into their path. In an instant, the emergency response became an emergency of its own. position. >> Oh, [ __ ] >> [ __ ] >> You're good. >> Yeah. >> [ __ ] The vehicles collided, causing a multi-vehicle crash. Despite the impact, the officers immediately got out, checked on Hernandez, and called for medical assistance for everyone involved. Good. >> Hernandez suffered extremely serious injuries while the officers also required medical attention. What began as a routine emergency response changed within seconds. A sobering reminder that the road can become unpredictable without warning. Item 39. Let me get a RA onto a male approximation. >> Put your hands on. Get down on the ground. Get down the Get down on the ground. Get down on the ground. On July 4th, 2025, at around 6:40 p.m. in Orlando, Florida, USA, police responded to Crossroads Court after reports of a man displaying a firearm around several people. Officers soon spotted 22-year-old Zion Skipple walking away. Stop. Stop. Get down on the ground. Stop. Put your hands on. Get down on the ground. Get down. Get down on the ground. Get down on the ground. Get down on the ground. Do it now. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Get down. I'm going to shoot you. I'm going to shoot you. Get out of the [ __ ] ground. >> Skipple ignored repeated commands to stop and ran toward a nearby apartment. An initial taser attempt failed. And even after a second deployment brought him down, he quickly got back up. Then Skipple suddenly reached towards something the officer couldn't see. With no way of knowing what would happen next, the officer drew his service weapon and firmly ordered him to the ground. This time, Scppel complied. Get down. I'm going to shoot you. I'M GOING TO SHOOT YOU. GET OUT OF THE [ __ ] GROUND. GET DOWN THERE. I'm going to [ __ ] shoot you. ROLL ON YOUR STOMACH. ROLL ON YOUR STOMACH. I'M GOING TO [ __ ] SHOOT YOU. >> GET DOWN THE GROUND. I'M GOING TO [ __ ] shoot you. Raw on your stomach. Roll on your stomach. I'm going to [ __ ] shoot you. >> Roll on your stomach. >> On my stomach, sir. >> Keep your hands out or I'm going to [ __ ] shoot you. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Get hands. I got weel. If you move, I'm going to [ __ ] shoot you. Officers safely took Sceppel into custody and recovered a firearm with an extended magazine containing 31 rounds along with cannabis. He faced charges for cannabis possession and resisting without violence. A tense encounter brought under control before it could escalate further. Near Lexington Road in Old Lexington Road in Kentucky, USA, a trooper noticed a vehicle with heavily tinted windows. After checking the registration, the trooper learned that the registered owner had three active warrants. What began as a simple roadside observation was about to become far more serious. >> He's not stopping. All right, I'm down here waiting. >> We are going to listen road. These are breaking got spike. Sorry near Upper Creek Road. The trooper activated the emergency lights, but the driver continued instead of stopping. Near Francis Drive, a black bag was reportedly thrown from the vehicle as speeds climbed to around 85 mph. The driver weaved through traffic, ignored a stop sign, and eventually entered a neighborhood. With every turn, the risk was no longer limited to the person behind the wheel. probably believe he's going to rail. Stand by road res. The vehicle reached a dead end, crossed through a resident's yard, and continued onto Piner Road. Then came another dead end. Traveling too fast to stop in time, the vehicle went through a metal gate before finally striking a rock wall. After a long attempt to get away, the road itself had brought the pursuit to an abrupt end. You're all right. [crying and screaming] Authorities later determined that the driver's license was suspended. A drug recognition expert evaluation was conducted and the driver was transported to UK hospital for injuries related to the crash. A traffic stop that might have lasted only minutes had turned into a dangerous pursuit. A reminder that trying to avoid one consequence can sometimes create many more. Oh man, I've got this. I've got this. [laughter] Please. Oh, okay. >> In Marian County, Florida, USA, deputies found themselves pursuing a vehicle driven by Tyler Facon Solo with body cam and dash cam capturing the tense encounter. According to the Maran County Sheriff's Office, the vehicle reached speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. At that speed, one wrong move could put everyone nearby at risk. >> Street 7th Street North. All right. There's no traffic coming up to us. All right. He's making a turn. Heed himself. Back southbound. away from a black >> coming up to 36 miles. Kayla's trying to pad 32. >> The pursuit continued through local streets and eventually entered a residential area. Facon Solo made several sudden turns before driving through a fence and abandoning the vehicle. But instead of staying at the scene, he continued on foot. The chase had changed form, but it was far from over. >> Northbound southeast >> third street. Deputies deployed K-9 jet who quickly tracked Faycon Solo down. Officers moved in repeatedly ordered him to the ground and soon brought him under control. Afterward, Fayon Solo said he had panicked following an alleged incident at a gas station and also indicated that he was under the influence. Whatever caused the panic, running only made an already difficult situation more serious. I'll >> I'll shoot you, dude. I'll shoot you now. Oh, please don't move. I got it. Don't move. I'm not moving. Let me see your hand now. Let me see your hand now. Roll over. Please. He's hurting me. He's killing me. He's killing me. Please. I'm stopping. Please. [screaming] >> Deputies secured the scene and requested medical assistance while Faycon Solo remained in custody. What started as a vehicle pursuit had ended beyond a fence with the help of K9 Jet. It was another reminder that panic may explain a decision, but it cannot erase the consequences that follow. I'm sorry, dude. >> On February 20th, 2023, at around 11:29 a.m. in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, a state trooper stopped a white Dodge Challenger on Interstate 630 after noticing its registration had expired. 630 Weston John Barrow. White Dodge Challenger Arkansas 693 Zebra Mary Johnson 693 ZJ Hi, good afternoon. I'm Trevor McC with State Police. Pulled you over. Sorry, my mic. Your tags are expired. >> The driver gave the name Josh Miller, but as the trooper returned to verify it, he suddenly accelerated away. Moments later, the Challenger lost control and spun off the road near a tree line. Clear the two highway tractor. GET [screaming] ON THE GROUND. >> The driver jumped out and ran into the woods, forcing the trooper to continue the chase on foot. After repeated commands, he finally surrendered and was identified as Lonnie Mitchell Jr. >> Get off the [ __ ] ground. GET ON THE GROUND RIGHT NOW. Get on the ground. Get on the [ __ ] ground, dude. Get on the ground. Do not make me shoot you. Get on the [ __ ] ground. >> Get on the ground. >> Get on the ground. >> Get on the ground. >> Go to jail. >> I don't care. Get on the ground. >> I can't go to jail, man. >> Get on the ground. Get on the ground, dude. Don't get on the ground. I'm going to taste you. >> Officers later found suspected controlled pills inside the vehicle. After receiving medical attention, Mitchell faced multiple charges related to fleeing, reckless driving, obstruction, and possession. What began as a simple traffic stop had become a costly series of bad decisions. On January 16th, 2021, at around 9:17 p.m. in Talbat County, Georgia, USA, troopers were conducting a road check on GA96 when a black Hyundai Elantre approached and repeatedly stopped short of the checkpoint. Heat. Heat. As an officer approached, the driver suddenly accelerated away. The Hyundai began weaving across lanes and even forced an F-150 toward the shoulder, turning a routine checkpoint into a dangerous pursuit. With other motorists at risk, troopers attempted a pit. The first attempt failed to stop the Hyundai, but a second maneuver finally pushed it into the median and brought the pursuit to an end. We go down. The driver, Bethany Daell, surrendered without further resistance. She admitted she had no license or insurance and had recently used marijuana. One attempt to avoid a checkpoint had only created far more serious consequences. >> Don't put your hands down. On August 11th, 2026, at approximately 2:27 p.m. near Paris, Arkansas, USA, trooper Jeremy A. Elliot was notified that Logan County deputies were pursuing a vehicle westbound on State Highway 22. He immediately responded to assist as local officers positioned themselves around major intersections. What began miles away was quickly approaching the city. We are westbound on East Wing Fifth Street. Speeds 52 traffic has all the other intersections left off. Once we get out of San's, we're coming up to intersection three. >> Yeah. Elliot waited near a Sonic restaurant and joined the pursuit as the vehicle passed, taking the lead position. Once they moved beyond the busier streets of Paris, he watched the traffic carefully and looked for an opportunity to bring the pursuit under control. Sometimes ending a chase means choosing the right moment, not simply the fastest one. Westbound 1856. After confirming there was no oncoming traffic, Elliot performed a tactical vehicle intervention, TVI. The maneuver sent the fleeing vehicle off the roadway into a ditch where it rolled several times before stopping. Moments later, heavy smoke began coming from the vehicle with the driver still inside. The pursuit was over, but suddenly the priority had changed from stopping the driver to getting her to safety. fire as well. >> Hey, let's get her out. Let's get her out. >> Unable to open the doors, Elliot broke a rear window with his issued baton, allowing another deputy to unlock the vehicle and help remove the driver identified as Angela Sharp. She was treated by EMS and transported to Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith for further evaluation. Authorities said she would later be transferred to Logan County custody to face charges related to the pursuit. Minutes earlier, officers had been trying to stop her. [music] Now, those same officers were working together to protect her. A striking reminder of how quickly priorities can change in police work. All right, bet. >> On August 10th, 2026, at approximately 10:04 p.m. in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA, a trooper noticed a red Kawasaki Sport motorcycle driven by Thomas Mower traveling slightly above the posted speed limit. At first, it appeared to be a routine traffic stop. But the moment the emergency lights came on, everything changed. >> White male with a white t-shirt. >> Turn on to Atlanta first. Instead of stopping, mower accelerated through residential streets, reaching approximately 80 mph. He passed a stop sign and continued off-road toward Jenny Lind Road as the trooper stayed behind him. A minor traffic violation had now become a dangerous pursuit, and every extra second added another layer of risk. Speeds are 38. Still behind 18th in Boston heading towards test. >> They're stopped. THEY'RE STOPPED RIGHT NOW. THEY'RE STUCK RIGHT NOW. >> Near Boston Street, the motorcycle went offro again and became caught in thick briars, causing mower to fall. He immediately continued on foot while ignoring repeated commands to stop. After mower fell again and attempted to keep moving, the trooper deployed a taser, then gave further commands until mower cooperated and was taken into custody. After all that speed, the pursuit ended in only a few tense moments on foot. >> He's still on the ground. He's just not rolling on. >> Roll on your stomach now. >> I'm trying. >> Roll on your stomach. You're going to get the ride. >> You're going to get the ride again if you don't roll on your stomach. >> I'm trying. Mower was evaluated by EMS and transported to Baptist Health Fort Smith before being medically cleared and taken to the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center. Authorities listed multiple charges including felony fleeing by vehicle, fleeing on foot, resisting arrest, reckless driving, speeding, suspended license and vehicle document violations. What began with a small speeding violation had grown into a long list of consequences. A reminder that trying to escape a simple problem can sometimes create a much bigger one. You don't have anything on you. Oh my god. >> On February 7th, 2022, at around 1:45 p.m. on Interstate 85 in Georgia, USA, a trooper stopped a Chevrolet Malibu after clocking it at 91 mph in a 70 mm zone. How you doing? Trooper Marson with the Georgia State Patrol. When you made that lane change up from behind the Mustang. 93. >> 93. >> Yep. I don't know who did it. And you going And you going 93 miles per hour. >> I wasn't going. >> Yeah, you were. You were definitely flying. >> I thought it didn't. >> That's crazy cuz he was going faster than me. That's crazy. >> You passed him. >> I went past him. >> I was right behind him. >> Uhhuh. When you change when you change lane and you speed up, be faster. >> The female driver provided information that didn't match her identity. As officers tried to verify it, she suddenly accelerated away, weaving through traffic and pushing speeds beyond 130 mph. >> It's cold out here. [laughter] I ain't going to make you stand outside. [laughter] Hold on. That got worse. Heat. Heat. Right. Okay. She used the shoulder to pass traffic and ignored a red light before attempting a wide Uturn on Old Peach Tree Road. Seeing an opportunity, the trooper moved in and pushed the Malibu onto the sidewalk, finally bringing the pursuit to an end. Get out of the door. >> Get out OF THE CAR. [screaming] GET OUT. GET OUT. >> Get out of the car. [screaming] criminal person. >> I ain't got no >> The driver was taken into custody and received medical attention before being transported to jail. What began as a speeding stop had escalated into a dangerous pursuit. All because one bad decision led to another. That was already tightening this thing in. Go ahead and finish it. On April 18th, 2023 on Interstate 10 near Pensacola, Florida, USA, Trooper K. Acker spotted a white Infiniti with a tinted windshield. Moments later, the driver began making dangerous lane changes and even passed a semi-truck using the shoulder. Heat. Heat. The Infiniti refused to stop and accelerated beyond 130 mph, weaving through traffic before exiting onto 9M Road and ignoring a red light. With every maneuver, the risk to other motorists grew. The driver eventually lost control, struck a guard rail, and collided with another vehicle. He then abandoned the Infinity and ran back toward Interstate 10. But trooper M. Grider and his K9 quickly caught up and brought the chase to an end. Heat. Heat. Here we go. The driver was identified as Isaiah Jamal Kie. Officers later recovered two firearms and marijuana from the Infiniti, while one person from the other vehicle required hospital treatment. A traffic stop had turned into a dangerous chain of consequences. All because of the decision to run. >> Won't you sit turn around? Sit your butt first. >> See your butt down right there. Go ahead. Kick in there. >> Come on. Get Yeah. We're going to check your arm. Get up in there. All right. >> 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.