Wannabe Tough Guy Meets No-Nonsense Cops

On the morning of September 1st, a sheriff's deputy was operating moving radar on Highway 441 in Florida when he saw a speeding Kia Sportage in the opposite lane of travel. The officer made a U-turn, clocked the SUV going 72MPH in a 50MPH zone, and pulled the driver over. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer informed the man of the reason for the stop, but the driver questioned the validity of the stop. After some discussion, the man presented the officer with his driver's license. While the officer went back to his patrol vehicle to run the license, he saw the man putting on gloves and watching him in his rearview mirror. Due to the man's earlier behavior and concern for officer safety, the deputy instructed the man to exit his vehicle. As the officer attempted to detain the man in handcuffs, he began to resist. He was charged with Resisting without Violence (Florida Statute § 843.02) and given a $1,000 bond. The officer also wrote him a $281 ticket for Unlawful Speed. The man would plead no contest to the charge and be assessed court costs and fines totaling $1,523. He was also sentenced to 24 days in jail, but since he had already been in jail since his arrest 24 days prior, he was credited for the time served and released. 0:00 Intro 0:50 The "NATO Clearance" Traffic Stop 2:28 The Suspect Gloves Up 5:34 NATO, FBI, & DCF Claims 6:53 Officers Slam the Door Shut 7:27 Charges Filed and Final Outcome Police Ride-Alongs' content is created to serve public interest and education. These videos provide an in-depth report of real-world law enforcement encounters with the general public. They are not intended to shame or harass, or glorify violence, but rather report on newsworthy incidents. All individuals accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Redactions to video/audio are based on YouTube guidelines and local laws and statutes.