No, no, no, no, no, NO. >> 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. No, no, no, no, no, NO. >> On July 1st, 2019, at approximately 12:45 p.m. in Athens, Georgia, USA, officers with the Athens Clark County Police Department responded to a 911 call, reporting a man causing a disturbance with a butcher knife at the River Club Apartments on Mon Highway. What began as a call for assistance would soon become a tense and unpredictable encounter. >> Oh, there he is. Central Pther. >> Put them Put the knife down. >> Put the knife down. >> PUT THE KNIFE DOWN. KNIFE DOWN. >> PUT IT DOWN. >> PUT THE KNIFE DOWN. >> I'VE GOT ONE. PUT THE KNIFE DOWN. >> PUT THE KNIFE DOWN. >> THE man was later identified as 23-year-old Aaron Hong. Witnesses reported that he was acting aggressively and appeared to be injured. When officers arrived and attempted to speak with him, Hong immediately moved toward them while still holding the knife. >> We can help you. >> We can help you move. >> Put it down. >> Put the KNIFE DOWN. DO IT. >> NO. NO. NO. NO. >> NO. NO. >> NO. >> Do it. >> NO. [screaming] NO. >> NO. PLEASE DON'T. SIR, >> PLEASE DON'T >> DO IT. >> NO. Put the knife down. PLEASE. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. Shots fired. Central. Shots fired. >> Officers repeatedly ordered him to drop the weapon, but the commands went unanswered. As tensions continued to rise, Hong suddenly rushed toward one of the deputies, forcing officers to react within seconds. >> No. [screaming] No. No. No. GET ON THE GROUND. >> GET ON THE GROUND. >> NO. >> Get on the ground, man. >> TASE HIM. >> NO. NO. NO. >> Even after being stopped, he reportedly continued resisting and attempted to reach for an officer's equipment DURING THE STRUGGLE. >> [screaming] >> SHUT UP. >> Oh god. >> Nearby medics responded shortly afterward and the scene was secured. One officer sustained minor injuries and was treated at the location. Looking back, the incident serves as a reminder that situations involving weapons can escalate in an instant and a single decision made in a moment of crisis can leave lasting consequences for everyone involved. >> Gun. We got fired again. You hit now. >> Where you hit? >> Hey man. HEY. >> STOP. STOP. On July 13th, 2025, at approximately 9:10 a.m. in Los Angeles, California, USA, officers from the LAPD shorts and what color shirt? >> Yeah, you have shorts and you have some >> Oh my god. Hold on. He's moving now. He's moving now to the uh Stop, bro. Shoot. STOP, BRO. [ __ ] SHOOT. OFFICERS, >> get in. Get in. Hey, pursuit. >> Sing then drove away while continuing to wave the machete from the driver's side window. Officers initiated a brief pursuit as he drove erratically through city streets and eventually collided with a police vehicle. >> All right, just tried to grab another officer. Stand by. Stand by. STAND BY. STAND BY. STAND BY. CROSSFIRE, BRO. CROSSIRE. GOT IT. Got it. Got it. >> You good? >> Stand by, dude. Stand by. Go around the circles. >> Stand by. Crossfire, bro. >> Stand by. Stand by. A short time later, he stopped near Figuroa Street and 12th Street, exited the vehicle while still armed, and moved toward officers. Faced with an immediate threat, officers were forced to make a split-second decision as the encounter reached its most critical moment. >> Stop. STOP. >> Shots fired. Officer, Officer needs >> Emergency personnel arrived shortly afterward and transported Singh to a local hospital for treatment. [music] Investigators recovered a machete measuring approximately 2 feet in length at the scene as evidence. Fortunately, no officers or members of the public were injured during the incident. Looking back, the case highlights how quickly a public disturbance can escalate and how critical it is for officers to balance public safety with fastmoving decisions under pressure. On June 25th, 2024 in Branson, Missouri, USA, surveillance cameras at the Midwest Inn captured two individuals allegedly removing parts from a Ford F-150. Investigators later identified the suspect vehicle as a black Dodge Journey with Forale written across its windows. What initially appeared to be a property crime investigation would soon develop into a lengthy search across the city. The following day, officers spotted the vehicle at a gas station. As police approached, the female passenger exited and entered the store while the driver suddenly drove away, leaving her behind. Due to heavy tourist traffic along West 76 Country Boulevard, officers initially chose not to pursue. However, with numerous units in the area, the vehicle was located several more times as the driver repeatedly refused to stop. 200 coming up on 165. As the search continued, police chief Eric Schmidt joined the effort in an unmarked pickup truck. After briefly losing sight of the Dodge in a residential area filled with dead-end streets, he eventually found it parked at the end of one of the roads. The suspect immediately fled again, brushing against the chief's vehicle before speeding away. With traffic conditions improving and the suspect continuing to drive recklessly, officers initiated a pursuit. After being break checked during the chase, Chief Schmidt executed a pit maneuver, sending the Dodge into a drainage culvert and bringing the incident to an end. The driver was taken into custody and later faced several felony charges, including stealing property, resisting arrest by fleeing, and first-degree property damage. Court records show the case was eventually resolved through a plea agreement in early 2025. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported during the incident. Looking back, the case serves as a reminder that attempting to avoid responsibility often leads to far greater consequences than the original offense itself. >> Well, I mean, dude, I just went through a car. What do you >> Okay. Do you got any pain? >> Yeah, my back. That's okay. >> Hey, hey, hey. I'm going to let you know, man. My back is killing me. >> Three, two, one, stand up. >> It's my lower back. Okay. Oh, he's turning 1050. 1050. Start fire. >> On September 19th, 2024, in Independence, Missouri, USA, officers with the Independence Police Department attempted to stop a white Kia Rio. What started as a routine effort to contact the driver quickly evolved into a dangerous pursuit that would stretch across multiple areas of the city. on Canterbury coming up to 39th. >> Black male coming. >> There's going to be a black male driver and we're going to go westbound on 39th and he's cutting through CVS. >> After the driver refused to stop, officers initiated a pursuit. However, when the vehicle disappeared from sight, the chase was temporarily called off and additional units began searching the surrounding area. A short time later, officers McCoy and Staff located the Kia and the pursuit resumed. As the vehicle continued to evade police, officers looked for a safe [music] way to bring the situation under control. You're good. All right, he's westbound. He's sparking pretty good. Good, do you think? Speed's a 50. Still in number one lane through 34th. All right. He just lost a whole chunk of the vehicle at 34th Street. He's in oncoming. However, there's no traffic. He's having a hard time controlling it. Oh, >> we're all right. >> Oh, he's turning. 1050. 1050. Start fire. >> 1050. Spike strips were eventually deployed in an effort to stop the fleeing vehicle. Despite the damage, the driver continued moving forward until the Kia struck a median. Moments later, the vehicle caught fire and rolled onto its side, bringing the dramatic pursuit to a sudden end. What had begun as a traffic related incident had escalated into a dangerous situation in just a matter of minutes. >> YOU'RE GOING TO GET my hands up. My hands up, sir. >> Are you serious? >> No, sir. Just let me do it, sir. out. >> Sir, I pull out. >> No, sir. My hands is down, sir. My hands are down, sir. My hands behind your back, sir. Sir, please. >> I don't give a S >> PUT YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR [screaming] BACK, >> SIR. MY HANDS ARE BEHIND my back, sir. My hands are on my back, sir. Sir, I CAN'T BREATHE. >> SHUT UP. >> I can't breathe, sir. Help. >> I'm going to break your I can't breathe. Please, sir, help. MOVE YOUR [screaming] ASS BACK. MY BACK, SIR. >> I'M SORRY, SIR. >> Emergency crews responded to the scene as officers secured the area and continued their investigation. The incident served as another reminder of the risks created when drivers choose to flee instead of cooperating with law enforcement. In many cases, a decision made in seconds can place not only the suspect, but also officers and members of the public in unnecessary danger. >> Where are you? Anybody? Where are you? Sir, Mick, you must do it, sir. I can take you to him. Please don't hurt me, sir. I'll be >> Shut up. >> I'm about to save him, sir. >> On March 23rd, 2023 in Union, Missouri, USA, Trooper Chastain initiated a traffic stop on a Ford Taurus for registration and seat belt related violations near East Main Street and MO47. At first, the encounter appeared to be a routine traffic stop, but within moments, it would develop into a dangerous pursuit stretching across multiple highways. >> Weapons on you? No. Okay. Come over here. Put your social security on, man. >> Hey, go in there. >> Hey, can you give me that? >> My bad. >> All right. After pulling over, the driver exited the vehicle and briefly attempted to enter a nearby gas station. When officers tried to continue the stop, the driver suddenly attempted to get back into the car and resisted commands. A physical struggle followed as officers worked to maintain control of the situation. The situation escalated when the driver managed to start the vehicle and flee while officers were still nearby. A pursuit followed through Union onto US50 southbound on MO47 and eventually westbound on Interstate 44 where speeds reportedly exceeded 100 mph. 692 heard that county wanting you to back off a little bit. Good spikes. I'm still not sure. Tire deflation devices were successfully deployed, but the vehicle continued traveling on damaged tires before leaving the roadway near an exit ramp. Both the driver and passenger then ran from the vehicle, leading officers into a foot chase. 652 travel. >> Subject just ran off the green median into the grass at the exit ramp. The 230 subject look like he's about to bail. Officers eventually located and detained the driver after a brief foot pursuit. During the investigation, authorities reported that he had provided multiple false identities and later admitted to using several substances. The suspect ultimately faced numerous felony, misdemeanor, and traffic related charges, including assaulting an officer, resisting arrest, controlled substance possession, and impaired driving offenses. Looking back, the incident highlights how a routine traffic stop can change dramatically when poor decisions continue to build upon one another, creating greater risks for everyone involved. On November 8th, 2024 in Independence, Missouri, USA, officers attempted to stop a driver after the vehicle nearly collided with a police unit and failed to comply with a traffic stop. What began as a routine enforcement action quickly escalated into a dangerous pursuit that would span highways and city streets at extreme speeds. >> Well, go and show me a pursuit. We're northbound Nolan. We're going to go westbound 70. It's on that plane 29. Give you [screaming] a gray Nissan Ultima. Looks like two occup speed 16 climbing. Instead of pulling over, the driver accelerated away from officers, leading them onto Interstate 70, Interstate 435, and several local roads. As the pursuit continued, speeds reportedly exceeded 110 mph. With every mile traveled, the risks to other motorists increased, forcing officers to carefully balance public [music] safety with the need to bring the incident to a safe conclusion. >> There's going to be traffic. We're in and out of traffic now. Be passing over the road. Heavy traffic. >> After an extended [music] pursuit, the driver eventually lost control and the vehicle spun out, bringing the chase to an abrupt end. Officers quickly moved in and secured the scene before taking the suspect into custody. What had started as a simple traffic stop had transformed into a high-risisk incident involving multiple jurisdictions and significant danger on public roadways. >> Your hands. Driver. DRIVER. DRIVER. CRAWL. CRAWL TO ME NOW. CALL TO ME. DO IT NOW. CRAWL TO ME. DO IT NOW. CRAWL TO ME. DO IT NOW. >> I'M DOING IT, SIR. >> FASTER. >> I'M doing it, sir. Investigators later reported that the driver was wanted for a felony probation violation and was also operating the vehicle with a revoked license. The suspect was transported into custody and faced additional legal consequences related to the pursuit. Looking back, the incident serves as a reminder that attempting to avoid a traffic stop often creates far greater problems than the original violation while placing countless lives at risk along the way. >> Stop resisting. >> YEAH, YOU ARE RESISTING. I SAID DON'T TENSE UP. >> All right. >> All right. >> Dominic, >> stop resisting. >> Stop resisting. >> Catching up your arm. Stop resisting. No, no, no. door. >> On August 7th, 2021 at 7:47 a.m. in Arkansas, USA, a state trooper stopped an SUV for speeding. During the traffic stop, the trooper noticed signs that the driver might be impaired, turning a routine enforcement action into a much more unusual encounter. Please, if you come in just a second, I just make I can smell alcohol inside the vehicle. Nobody's been drinking this morning, have they? The driver was asked to perform field sobriety tests, but her behavior became increasingly unpredictable. As the trooper continued the investigation, confusion and panic appeared to take over. Blow till this thing clicks. You'll hear a click. Audible click. All right, Rick. Big deep blow. Blow. >> What's that? >> It's a PBT. Portable breath test. >> Huh? >> It's a portable breath test. >> Big deep bre. >> They're on top of your vehicle. >> Where? >> On top of your vehicle. You're a big deep breath. Shoot me. >> No, I'm not shooting you. This is a PPT. I'm good. >> Turn around. Put your hands behind your back for me. I'm going to take you to jail to test you for your eye. >> The situation escalated when the driver misunderstood the trooper's actions and became resistant. What should have been a straightforward traffic stop quickly turned into a chaotic roadside confrontation captured on camera. >> Turn around. >> Huh? >> Can I have a piece of paper? >> No, ma'am. You cannot. You'll have to pull your pants up. Pull your pants up. >> I have to pull your pants up. Pull your pants up. Don't step in it. >> You're making me ma'am. Put your hands behind your back. >> What are you doing? >> I'm taking YOU TO >> WAIT. STOP. [screaming] >> GET OUT OF THE TRAFFIC. >> PUT YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK. >> STAY in the vehicle. Put your hands behind my back. >> Put your hands behind. >> You just need to stop. >> Stop it. >> I'll tase you right here. >> I'm going to tase you. to be here. I got ma'am. I'll tase you. Get on the ground. >> Get on the ground. >> Okay. >> Don't do it. Stop. >> Don't do it. >> Get on the ground. >> Get on the ground. >> Don't do it. Ma'am, get on the ground. >> Did he kill me? >> No, I'm not going to kill you. I want you to put your hand behind your back. >> The driver was eventually taken into custody without further danger to the public. The incident highlights how impaired judgment and emotional reactions can quickly turn a manageable situation into one filled with unnecessary consequences. On August 23rd, 2022 in Tampa, Florida, USA, police responded to a series of vehicle theft and home intrusion reports involving involving the same suspect. Within a short period of time, several victims found themselves caught in a rapidly unfolding chain of events. Investigators say the suspect first took a vehicle from a woman on her way to work, then later entered a residence and forced an acquaintance out of the home. After abandoning that vehicle, he allegedly took a box truck and fled the area. >> Problem red [music] shirt, beard, wrong way. Wrong way. 100 block. They're reserved. Reserving back in the right lane of travel acceleration point. >> Using GPS data from the truck, officers tracked the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. Instead of pulling over, the driver continued fleeing and even drove northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 70. Several attempts to stop the vehicle followed as patrol units worked to protect other drivers on the road. >> Danger, where you at now? Arch 93. Charger 93 trying to take down [screaming] northbound into the new Butler Plazet. 37 Boulevard in the perfect opportunity in that plaza. >> Hey, pulling into the best spot. We are going through the Metro Iron Plaza. Through the Metro Iron Plaza 34. >> Everybody hold the traffic for a second. We call it through the parking lot. We're about to come out at 34th Street. again coming back out on the 34th Street going back southbound 34. >> The pursuit eventually came to an end and the suspect was taken into custody after attempting to leave the vehicle on foot. Authorities later announced multiple felony charges connected to the incidents. The case is a reminder that one reckless decision can quickly spiral into a series of events affecting many innocent people. On April 9th, 2015 in Boise, Idaho, USA, a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a dangerous pursuit when a pickup truck driver briefly pulled over before suddenly driving away. As the chase entered Elmore County, the driver began losing control of the pickup. Dash cam footage captured the vehicle drifting across lanes before leaving the roadway and rolling over. on the ground. >> Despite the dramatic crash, the suspect got up and attempted to run across the interstate. A state trooper chased the suspect on foot and eventually caught up with him. Witnesses nearby even stopped to assist during the struggle. The incident serves as another reminder that fleeing from law enforcement often increases the danger for everyone involved and rarely changes the final outcome. Oh yeah. On August 22nd, 2021 in Greenfield, Wisconsin, USA, a police officer witnessed a driver run a red light and attempted a traffic stop. What began as a simple traffic violation would soon develop into one of the most intense incidents captured on body camera. Despite repeated commands to pull over, the driver refused to stop. Additional officers joined the pursuit and even after spike strips were deployed, the suspect continued driving before eventually crashing into another vehicle. >> Don't move. Don't move. Don't move. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS RIGHT [ __ ] NOW. >> Put their [ __ ] hands up NOW. I'M GOING TO SHOOT YOU. PUT THEIR [ __ ] HANDS UP NOW. PUT THEIR [ __ ] HANDS UP. HANDS UP. HANDS UP. >> HANDS UP. >> After the crash, officers repeatedly ordered the driver to show his hands, but he refused. As officers tried to assess the threat, the situation suddenly escalated. A chaotic scene unfolded within seconds, forcing officers to react immediately to protect themselves and those nearby. LET ME SEE THAT RIGHT HAND. SHOTS FIRED. SHOTS FIRED. SHOTS FIRED. SHOTS FIRED. I'm hit. I'm hit. >> The suspect was eventually stopped and the injured officer received emergency medical care. Authorities later reported that the officer recovered and was expected to make a full return. The incident serves as a powerful reminder that even a routine traffic stop can change dramatically when someone chooses not to cooperate with lawful commands. [sighs] >> Please don't let me die. I'm begging you. I believe in >> I got you. I got you. On April 24th, 2026, at 2:25 a.m. in Lake Forest, California, USA, deputies responded to a call after a man reportedly tried to enter a townhouse. What began as a late night dispute quickly became a tense situation. >> Okay. And what kind of weapon do you think he was going to pull out from where? >> I saw a firearm in the video and then he went to pull from his waistband. So, I'm assuming it was a firearm, but I pushed it back up to see if it was. >> So, you're not sure whether or not it was a firearm or not? Do you think that it was something [music] >> in the ring camera? It looked like a firearm. >> Okay. >> It could have been a BB gun. I'm not exactly sure, but either way. >> After reviewing security footage, deputies believe the man may have been carrying a firearm. A short time later, they located a vehicle connected to the suspect. [music] We're going to be headed eastbound. When deputies attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled. The pursuit lasted less than a mile before the vehicle stopped and the suspect stepped out holding what appeared to be a handgun. >> Put your hands out. >> You got the gun? >> Firearms over there. The suspect was later taken into custody and transported for treatment. Investigators recovered a handgun and a large knife at the scene. Authorities said he would face several serious charges. One impulsive choice turned a personal conflict into a life-changing event. >> I only have one. >> Thank you. Appreciate it. on the ground. Hey, get on the ground. >> On March 15th, 2026 in Springdale, Wisconsin, USA, officers spotted a stolen Kia Sarrento speeding down Highway 151. Investigators believe the vehicle was connected to a serious incident reported earlier that day, turning a routine patrol into a high-risk situation. 6712. We are in the number one lane. Passing exit 81. >> When officers activated their lights, the driver refused to stop. More units joined the pursuit as spike strips were deployed ahead, but the suspect continued speeding down the highway. >> Switching back over the number one lane. Speeds R65. Light traffic coming up. >> Where's my first [music] set of spikes at? 6712. We're continuing passing exit 79. Still in the number one lane. Number two lane right there. Spikes missed. Continuing southbound number one lane. >> He swerved around the spikes. He's pulling over. We're at Spring Rose. Full bail. Full bail. After several miles, the vehicle finally pulled over near Spring Road. Just when it seemed the chase was over, officers reported that the suspect [music] exited carrying a hammer and moved toward a patrol vehicle, forcing deputies to react within seconds. >> Get on the ground. GET ON THE GROUND. STOP. DON'T. DON'T. Get the on the ground. Get on the ground. Shots fired. Shots fired. I got one down. He's still at the hammer. He tried to take my squad. >> The suspect was eventually subdued and taken for medical care. Authorities later determined that the officer's actions were justified under the circumstances. The case is a reminder that choosing to run from responsibility often leads to far greater consequences than facing the situation calmly. Take my squad. >> Drop the hammer. Pull >> him out. Get over in THIS PLANE. GET OVER. >> GET OVER. BLOCK IT. BLOCK IT. I think somebody running or what? Shots fired. Shots fired. >> Shortly after midnight on October 12th, 2025 in Warren, Ohio, USA, deputies responded to reports of a domestic disturbance in Bristol Township. Family members told dispatchers that 41-year-old Brad Bailey was behaving erratically and tensions inside the home had been rising throughout the night. Deputies arrived and managed to calm the situation. Bailey agreed to leave and was taken to another township for the night. For a few hours, it appeared the conflict had finally come to an end. But around 6:00 a.m., a new series of emergency calls came in. Family members reported that Bailey had returned, forced his way back into the home, assaulted several people, and left in a family vehicle. As officers attempted to stop him, he fled. The pursuit ended after Spike Strips disabled the car, but the tension continued when Bayiley ran into a wooded area carrying what appeared to be a handgun. Investigators said Bailey later confronted officers during the encounter. Despite immediate aid efforts afterward, the incident ended tragically. Authorities later determined that the object he carried was a realistic replica firearm. The case highlights how quickly a family dispute can escalate when emotions take control and decisions are made in anger. >> Jesus [ __ ] Christ. >> Another squad. >> Squad's been around. >> Jesus Christ. >> I don't think so. I guess. >> Oh yeah. By my head over here. >> All warn units code six. >> Copy. On April 16th, 2023 in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, police were investigating a reported hidden run when they spotted a green Mazda believed to be involved. The driver appeared nervous and suddenly changed direction after noticing officers nearby. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver chose not to pull over. The pursuit continued through city streets before the car entered the transit area near the Mall of America. >> The transit area trying to stop a vehicle going into transit. 395 Tom. He's going up the uh runway here on the 24th right. >> Dash cam footage later revealed that during a slower section of the pursuit, the two occupants switched seats inside the moving vehicle. What seemed like a small detail would later become an important part of the investigation. Officers eventually brought the pursuit to a safe end and detained both occupants. >> Hands up. [screaming] PUT YOUR HANDS UP. >> Your hands up. >> Get your HANDS UP, PASSENGER. DO NOT GET YOUR DON'T REACH FOR ANYTHING, MAN. You understand me? >> Keep your hands up in the air, man. Face of the car and walk backwards. Walk to your left. Face the car. Keep your hands up. Keep walking to your left. >> Keep walking to your left. PASSENGER, GET YOUR HANDS UP. >> All right, keep coming back to the sound of my voice. >> I'm pulling up to 4800. Stop. >> Court records show both individuals later face legal consequences with the driver receiving a prison sentence and probation. The case serves as a reminder that attempting to avoid responsibility often creates even bigger problems down the road. Thinner.