WHAT THE [ __ ] >> 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. >> Hey, I got one at gunpoint. Put it down. PUT IT DOWN. WHAT THE [ __ ] >> On April 11th, 2020 at 5:13 p.m. in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, officers responded to a dispute involving stolen medication at a residence on Gulf Air Boulevard. >> What the [ __ ] >> When officer E. A. McKling arrived and contacted 29-year-old Leah Marie Baker, the situation unexpectedly escalated. Officers repeatedly instructed her to drop the knife and cooperate. >> Hey, signal 157. I just BEEN [ __ ] STABBED. DROP THE [ __ ] KNIFE. GET ON THE [ __ ] GROUND. [screaming] GET ON THE [ __ ] GROUND. [crying] SHOTS FIRED. >> PUT THAT [ __ ] KNIFE DOWN RIGHT NOW. >> Additional officers and supervisors quickly arrived to assist. Despite repeated commands, the woman continued moving toward officers, forcing them to take immediate action to protect everyone at the scene. The woman was eventually brought under control and emergency medical personnel immediately provided treatment. The incident was later reviewed through official investigative procedures. >> 742 the suspect is in custody handcuffed. Rescue is 1097. The address we're at is 1342. There's still three people in the house. >> On May 4th, 2024 at approximately 8:20 p.m. in Moses Lake, Washington, USA, officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a Motel 6 after reports that a woman was being threatened during an argument inside a room. >> Please come out of the apartment. Come out with your hands empty, please. >> All right, what? >> Come out with your hands hands empty, please. >> Body cam footage shows Sergeant Adam Monroe and Officer Todd Taylor arriving at the scene. As officers attempted to communicate and peacefully resolve the situation, the suspect, 37-year-old Zachary Allen Stockton, remained barricaded inside the room. >> I'm sorry. Just so I'm safe. >> No. Okay. Okay, Todd, find out if he's got a gun. >> I'll have multiple guns. >> Hey, do you have a gun in your hand? >> Yeah, I did. >> Okay. Okay, put the gun down, please. Back up. Back up. Put the gun down. >> Help. >> Back Back up to this side. >> Back up. >> All right, I'm going to be uh subject's >> Get her, Todd. >> Moments later, the situation changed dramatically. The suspect suddenly exited the room carrying firearms, forcing officers to react instantly. Amid the chaos, officers focused on protecting the victim, nearby civilians, and one another while bringing the incident under control. >> Okay, please come out. >> Okay. >> I'm trying to stop playing games. >> Todd, you good? >> The suspect was ultimately taken into custody and transported for medical treatment before being booked into jail. Court records later showed he faced multiple serious charges. Sergeant Monroe was injured during the incident but successfully underwent treatment and began recovery. The case serves as a reminder of how quickly domestic disputes can escalate and how critical calm decision-making becomes in moments of crisis. >> Todd, you good? TODD, YOU GOOD? >> ON APRIL 18TH, 2025, just after midnight in Morgan Hill, California, USA, police officers responded to reports of a disturbance inside a Safeway store on East Dunne Avenue involving a man carrying a large knife and behaving erratically. >> There's a guy with a knife just walking around and he has a bottle in the other hand. >> Was it the same guy from a while ago? >> Uh I'm not sure. Yeah, he's just walking around in the store. >> He's over here. >> He hasn't done anything, just walking around with the knife? >> When officers arrived, they repeatedly asked 40-year-old Shawn Hillman to drop the knife and leave the area peacefully. Instead, he moved through the store carrying both a knife and a wine bottle while employees and customers were evacuated for safety. Officers continued using de-escalation techniques in an effort to calm the situation. >> You want to drop the knife for me? You want to drop it? So far refusing commands. Drop the knife. >> As officers searched the aisles, they discovered an injured victim who reported being attacked earlier. >> Hey, did Which way did he go? Hey, buddy. Drop it. Drop it, buddy. >> He stopped. Come on, man. >> What are you doing? What are you doing? >> Come on, you're not in trouble, man. >> You're not in trouble. They just want you back. >> You're not IN TROUBLE. COME ON. >> Put the knife down. >> What What are you doing, bro? >> You need to obey our commands. >> What are you doing? Did he Hey, what happened? What happened? Did he hit you? Did he hit you? >> Yeah. >> Drop the knife. Drop the knife. >> Drop it. >> Drop the knife. >> Moments later, Hillman began advancing toward officers and throwing multiple objects. Despite continued verbal commands, the confrontation intensified, leaving officers with only seconds to react as the threat moved closer. >> Shots fired. >> Shots fired. >> What are you doing? Don't do it. Stop. You're going to Get down. STOP. STOP. STOP. STOP. STOP. Just stop. >> Hey, stop, okay? Get on your stomach. Get on your stomach. Get on your stomach. Get on your stomach. Get on your stomach right now. Hey, get on your >> The suspect was eventually brought under control by a team of officers. Emergency aid was immediately provided before he was transported to a local hospital. The injured victim was also taken for treatment and no officers were harmed. Looking back, the incident highlights how quickly an ordinary night shift can transform into a high-risk situation and how patience, training, and teamwork often make the difference. >> Man, I got one at gunpoint. PUT IT DOWN. PUT IT DOWN. BABE, SHOTS FIRED. >> ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2025 in Bay County, Florida, USA, dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting an armed man walking along Webber Road near Highway 231 and behaving erratically, causing concern among nearby residents. >> Mr. Smith. >> How do you know my name? I didn't give you my name. >> I know you didn't. >> YOU REACHED FOR YOUR GUN. >> IT DON'T WORK, MR. SMITH. >> I'm not reaching for mine. >> I know you're not. >> for yours. >> Mr. Smith. >> Reach for your gun. >> Grab it by the strap and put it down, please. >> Camera on? >> I'll see no reason why >> Deputies quickly located 45-year-old Justin Chandler Smith, who was carrying a handgun and a magazine-fed shotgun. As officers attempted to speak with him and de-escalate the situation, Smith became increasingly confrontational and refused to follow instructions. >> Huh? >> Nope. >> It is not October. >> This is Carolina. October. >> What month is it? >> October. >> Make sure it's October. >> Can I take that off of you? >> Can I take that by the strap and get off of it? >> You worried about it? You got a gun. You got two of them. >> I know, and you got two of them as well. >> mine? It's why you want just one. >> Mr. Smith. >> What started as an attempt at communication suddenly turned into a rapidly unfolding crisis. Officers repeatedly instructed Smith not to reach for his weapon, but within moments a dangerous confrontation developed, forcing deputies to make split-second decisions to protect themselves and the surrounding community. >> DOWN! PUT IT DOWN! MAYDAY, SHOTS FIRED. DROP THE GUN! DROP THE GUN! I NEED CODE THREE NOW. I GOT SHOTS FIRED. >> MAYDAY, 41. 10-31, 10-3 from the officer. >> Mayday, shots fired, one subject down. >> Once the scene was secured, deputies immediately began providing emergency aid while additional units and paramedics responded. Investigators later determined that multiple rounds struck the patrol vehicle during the incident. Fortunately, no deputies or uninvolved members of the public were harmed. The case serves as a reminder of how quickly routine contacts can escalate when weapons are involved and how critical calm judgment becomes in high-risk encounters. >> 40s in route. Looks like Mayday, if we haven't already fired EMS, put them on the phone. 10-31 in head, 10-20 in your view, 10-1. >> On January 9th, 2026 at approximately 10:29 a.m. in Lee County, Florida, USA, Florida Highway Patrol troopers were alerted to an active pursuit involving a stolen black Hyundai Kona traveling northbound on Interstate 75. A trooper positioned near mile marker 133 soon spotted the vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed. As emergency lights and sirens were activated, the driver immediately accelerated, reaching speeds well over 100 mph while weaving through traffic. Despite repeated orders to pull over, the driver continued fleeing, even using the shoulder to pass other vehicles. As traffic became heavier and the danger to the public increased, multiple patrol units coordinated efforts to safely bring the pursuit to an end. The tension peaked when the suspect vehicle collided with a patrol car while attempting to escape another intervention attempt. The vehicle was eventually pinned and the driver, identified as Michael Lawrence Singh, was taken into custody without further incident. Four vehicles sustained damage during the pursuit, including several patrol units and the stolen Hyundai. Authorities later filed multiple charges related to fleeing law enforcement and reckless driving. Looking back, this case highlights how one decision to run can place countless lives at risk and leave a trail of consequences that extend far beyond a single moment on the road. >> I like my fourth, fifth, and eighth amendment rights. >> Okay, so I'm going to take that as a no, okay? >> Before I give you my first amendment right. >> On February 6th, 2024, in Sebring, Florida, USA, a deputy on routine patrol spotted a vehicle near Sparta Road and Cow Ranch Road. The moment the deputy turned around to investigate, the driver accelerated away at an alarming speed. Emergency lights and sirens were activated, but the driver continued fleeing along Sparta Road before reaching State Road 66. During the pursuit, the vehicle exceeded 130 mph, repeatedly passed other vehicles in dangerous conditions, and came close to causing several serious collisions. >> He's barely able to control it. Vehicle's almost D&D. >> [clears throat] >> I need to know where you ended up here with me. >> As the chase crossed into Hardee County, the suspect lost control during a sharp turn, but quickly continued fleeing. The situation reached its peak when the driver intentionally rammed a marked patrol vehicle, damaging the cruiser and injuring a deputy. Even then, the suspect continued attempting to escape, forcing officers to take decisive action to stop the vehicle before anyone else was harmed. >> Bravo 329, you get back on. >> 33 traffic, you got to stop. >> The vehicle was eventually disabled, and the driver, identified as Jaquan Salvalas Hall, was taken into custody. Investigators later determined he had fled from a marked patrol unit, driven recklessly at extreme speeds, struck a law enforcement vehicle, and operated the vehicle without a valid license. The incident serves as a powerful reminder that one reckless decision behind the wheel can rapidly escalate into a situation that endangers officers, motorists, and the driver alike. >> I was I was free right now. >> Okay. You all okay? Deputy okay? >> On June 3rd, 2026, at approximately 2:39 p.m. in Conway, Arkansas, USA, Trooper Tyler Riles observed a gray SUV traveling recklessly on US Highway 65, weaving through traffic and reaching speeds far above the posted limit. >> Highway 65, dangerous guy, Arkansas. 503, Union Nor Union. 503, U N U, gray Mitsubishi Outlander. >> 242 >> After recording the vehicle traveling at 86 mph in a 55 mph zone, the trooper turned around and activated his emergency lights and siren. Although the driver, later identified as Leah the 50th Taylor, appeared to notice the patrol vehicle, she continued driving and ignored repeated instructions to pull over. >> HEY, PULL OVER. >> ALL RIGHT, SHE'S STILL FAILING TO YIELD. I'VE PULLED up beside her, yelled over at her on the PA. >> 24244 >> 67726 >> As the pursuit entered Conway, the danger increased. Taylor drove through a red light, changed lanes unpredictably, crossed a concrete median, and briefly entered oncoming traffic while continuing to evade law enforcement. With nearby motorists at risk and only seconds to react, troopers were forced to end the pursuit before the situation became even more dangerous. >> 10-4 >> CDI on the way. >> CDI 246 Taylor on the way. I'm 10-4 10-83. >> The pursuit ended after a successful tactical intervention, and Taylor was taken into custody without further incident. Investigators later determined that the vehicle had been taken without the owner's permission. She was subsequently charged with multiple offenses, including fleeing, reckless driving, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Looking back, the case is a reminder that refusing to stop for law enforcement can quickly escalate a routine traffic violation into a series of decisions with lasting consequences. On March 14th, 2024, at approximately 4:03 p.m. in Indian River County, Florida, USA, Deputy Brady attempted to stop a silver Mercedes-Benz SUV after discovering that the license plate displayed on the vehicle did not match its registration records. As soon as emergency lights and sirens were activated, the driver, later identified as Nafer TDT Dutes, accelerated away from the patrol vehicle. She proceeded through several residential streets, ignored multiple stop signs, and narrowly avoided collisions while continuing to flee. The situation became increasingly dangerous when the SUV began traveling in the opposite direction of traffic and crossed multiple lanes while attempting to evade officers. Concerned for the safety of nearby drivers and pedestrians, deputies were forced to take action to bring the pursuit to an end before someone was seriously harmed. >> [screaming] [screaming] [screaming] >> The pursuit ended after the vehicle left the roadway and became stuck in a ditch, allowing deputies to safely take the driver into custody. Investigators later discovered the driver had multiple license suspensions, an extensive history of similar violations, and was classified as a habitual traffic offender. The case serves as another reminder that repeated disregard for traffic laws can eventually escalate into situations that put entire communities at risk. In Micanopy, Florida, USA, Deputy Shawn McWiggins was monitoring traffic near Interstate 75 and County Road 234 when he spotted a gold Chevrolet Suburban running through a stop sign, striking a curb, and entering the wrong lane of traffic. When the deputy activated his emergency lights, the driver refused to stop and accelerated away. The vehicle continued at high speed, drove through a construction zone, and repeatedly ignored traffic laws while officers attempted to bring the situation under control. >> 130, I'm kidding. I thought I think he's going to back up on me. We're on Sugarloaf now. We're coming UP WITH 326. >> THE PURSUIT CONTINUED THROUGH SEVERAL ROADS AS additional deputies and state troopers joined the operation. After multiple attempts, officers successfully carried out a tactical maneuver that brought the vehicle to a stop and prevented the chase from continuing. The driver, identified as Richardson, was taken into custody without further incident. Investigators later linked him to a similar event earlier that day and announced multiple criminal charges. The case highlights how dangerous driving decisions can quickly create serious risks for everyone on the road. >> 10-36. Yeah, I got the normal traffic. >> On June 27th, 2023 at approximately 2:30 p.m. in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA, authorities received reports of a silver Lincoln MKZ traveling at extremely high speeds along the shoulder of Interstate 530, creating a serious hazard for other motorists. Troopers quickly located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. Instead of slowing down, the driver, later identified as Casey Register, continued accelerating, weaving through traffic, and repeatedly using the shoulder to avoid other vehicles. The pursuit continued southbound as speeds climbed well above the posted limit. Concerned for public safety, troopers coordinated a tactical maneuver that successfully brought the vehicle under control after it lost momentum near an exit ramp. >> Let me see your hands. LET ME SEE YOUR HANDS. HANDS. LET ME SEE YOUR [ __ ] HANDS. GET OUT THE CAR. HANDS. HANDS. HANDS. >> Register was taken into custody and later transported for medical evaluation before being booked into jail. Investigators also recovered items of interest from the vehicle. The case serves as a reminder that a few moments of reckless driving can place countless people in danger. >> Car 10, 5 Bluff, 5 Bluff. >> 15, go ahead and send a 10-11, 48. suspect vehicle. The 8th versus >> In Ocala, Florida, USA, deputies were searching for two individuals connected to separate investigations when they spotted a gray Toyota van traveling through the city. One of the occupants was wanted for alleged registration violations while the passenger was sought in connection with a property crime investigation. >> I think we're 12-6-5 at Jacksonville Road. Block sooner than I can pull out in front of him, but it's going to create some issues in traffic. All right, guys, coming up on 20th Street. >> When deputies attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to pull over and continued driving. Officers followed the van through city streets as additional units moved into position to assist. >> 10-4. I can get out there and pit him. Turning eastbound, turning eastbound, 20th Street. Yeah, come up and pit him. Take my car out there. All right, guys, you got traffic coming. Be careful, be careful. All right, road is clear. Road is clear. 20th Street. 39-50-10. Road is clear. >> Concerned about public safety, deputies carried out a tactical maneuver that successfully stopped the van. The vehicle tipped onto its side, bringing the pursuit to an immediate end and allowing officers to secure the scene. >> I need another unit to stage versus Stop. All right, we got him pitted right here at the livestock pavilion. Pinned at the livestock pavilion. >> Both occupants were detained, and investigators later announced multiple charges connected to their respective cases. The incident serves as another reminder that attempting to avoid law enforcement often leads to more serious consequences than the original allegations. >> On what charges? Wow. >> In April 2016 in Taylor, Michigan, USA, a routine traffic stop involving Calvin Jones quickly drew attention after dashboard camera footage captured a tense exchange between officers and the driver. Jones was traveling with his wife and a child when police requested identification. >> I know, sir. >> How you doing, man? >> Do you have your driver's license with you, or your state ID? >> Uh what what what's going on? >> I'd be happy to tell you once I see who I'm talking to, all right? >> Uh >> As the conversation continued, confusion and frustration appeared to grow on both sides. Jones repeatedly questioned the reason for the stop while officers continued issuing commands. >> You got to let me know what's going on, man. You're not going to >> You're going to jail is what's going on. >> For what? >> For what? You ain't >> On what charges? ON WHAT CHARGES? WOW. >> THE SITUATION escalated when officers believed Jones was reaching toward an area inside the vehicle. Acting on that concern, officers moved quickly to gain control of the situation and remove him from the car. >> YOU HAVE A FIREARM. GET OUT OF THE CAR. YOU HAVE A FIREARM. GET OUT OF THE CAR. >> GET OUT OF THE CAR NOW. GET OUT OF THE GET OUT OF THE CAR NOW. >> GET OUT OF THE CAR, MAN. >> Get out OF THE >> GET OUT OF THE CAR. >> YOU AIN'T GETTING OUT OF THE [ __ ] CAR NOW. >> GET OUT OF THE car now. >> ON THE GROUND. >> ON THE GROUND. >> PUT YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK. >> JONES WAS TAKEN INTO custody and the incident later became the subject of public discussion and official review. The case highlights how communication breakdowns during traffic stops can quickly turn a routine encounter into a highly scrutinized event. >> Knees, stand up. Get your knees up. Ready? Move up. 1 2 3. Move up. Come on. Right back here. >> On May 7th, 2026 at 1:18 p.m. in Columbia, Missouri, USA, Boone County deputies responded to a distressing 911 call from a home on North Douglas Drive. A 65-year-old woman reported that her son was unresponsive and that she had suffered serious injuries. As deputies arrived, they learned that 32-year-old Steven Swanson had left the scene in a blue Ford Bronco. Minutes later, officers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over. shots fired. >> Got me shots fired. >> A pursuit involving multiple agencies followed across several highways. After tire deflation devices were deployed, officers successfully brought the SUV to a stop in a muddy ditch. To safely assess the situation, a drone was used to look inside the vehicle. >> SHOTS FIRED. SHOTS FIRED. HE SHOT AT ME. >> INVESTIGATORS later determined the incident had already reached its final stage before officers could make contact. No law enforcement personnel were injured. The case remains a powerful reminder of how quickly a series of decisions can lead to life-changing consequences. On April 18th, 2026, at 5:31 p.m. in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, officers responded to a disturbance at a funeral home on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard. Witnesses reported that a man involved in the dispute had allegedly displayed a firearm. When officers arrived, they saw 43-year-old Donnie Harbor leaving the area in a white Ford pickup truck. Police attempted a traffic stop, but Harbor refused to pull over and drove away. >> Copy. One have actual charge radio standby 72B. I'm out. I'm out. I got a church on the wrong way on research. Sergeant Starks, I'm going to be there as soon as I can. >> Is this an active pursuit? >> Affirm. Georgia tag Charles Mary Victor 4911. Uh turning on MLK. Turning on the [music] Anderson. Probably going toward 20. >> Speed's 94 miles an hour. I got a Fulton County PD unit got to stay with me. >> The situation quickly escalated into a pursuit through city streets. Officers reported reckless driving and repeated traffic violations before a specialized unit safely brought the vehicle to a stop on Interstate 20. >> Hey, he just brake checked me, hit the right side of my patrol vehicle. >> [clears throat] [music] >> Shots fired. >> On December 18th, 2025 at 11:17 a.m. in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, officers received a shot spotter alert reporting multiple gunshots near West Chestnut Street. Police quickly responded to investigate the area. >> Hey, I got one running southbound from the alley. Black male, black jacket. Hands. Going southbound towards Chestnut. >> Upon arrival, officers located 30-year-old Asa McNeely in an alley. As they approached, he fled on foot leading officers on a short chase that ended in a nearby backyard. >> He's saying he's got a gun. Show me your hands. Do not reach for anything. Put your hands up. Put your hands up. Hey, get a less-lethal. I can see the gun on him. He's refusing to cooperate. Put your hands up. Put your OTHER HAND UP. SHOTS FIRED. SHOTS FIRED. SHOTS FIRED. >> Officers repeatedly instructed McNeely to keep his hands visible and comply with commands. The situation quickly became tense, requiring officers to take immediate action to secure the scene and protect everyone involved. >> 112 David. Shots fired. Subject down. He's still moving. Get me a shield. We are in the alley north of Chestnut between 23 and 24. >> After the situation was brought under control, officers provided assistance and the suspect was transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities later announced charges related to reckless endangerment and unlawful firearm possession. The case serves as a reminder that split-second decisions can have lasting consequences. >> Where's the gun? >> Put your Put your arm up. >> Check out. Check out. >> I got the gun. I got the gun. >> On November 20th, 2023 at approximately 9:00 a.m. in Pasco County, Florida, USA, Florida Highway Patrol troopers spotted a black Chevrolet Malibu speeding along Interstate 75 while weaving through traffic and creating danger for nearby drivers. When troopers attempted a traffic stop, the driver Marquis Cannon Larry refused to pull over and sped away. He ignored traffic signals, drove through multiple intersections, and continued putting other motorists at risk. >> The pursuit continued across several roadways as the driver repeatedly changed direction and narrowly avoided several collisions. Troopers eventually carried out a tactical maneuver that successfully brought the vehicle to a stop. Larry was taken into custody without further incident and later faced charges related to reckless driving, fleeing law enforcement, and driving with a suspended license. The case serves as a reminder that one reckless decision can quickly place many lives in danger. 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. >> Mhm.