Get on the ground now. >> They're going to kill me. >> Get on the ground. >> When danger struck, these brave citizens didn't hesitate, risking everything to save police officers. And it's all caught on camera. >> He's mineral. >> This one kicks off fast. Deputies in Milwaukee County spot a reckless driver tearing through the streets. No slowing down, no signs of stopping, just a wild and dangerous ride that could have ended in disaster for anyone in his path. But here's where things get even stranger. The chase barrels toward the Chapel Garden Apartments, and the driver, clearly not ready to give up, loses control and crashes. You'd think that's the moment he'd surrender, but nope. It's just the beginning. >> Crash at National Security. See your hands now. Hands. >> Show me your hand. >> Please. I'm begging you. Please. I'm begging you. >> I'm begging you. Please. No. Please. No. No. Go. Stop it. God damn it. In a bizarre twist, a man in pajamas appeared with a gun to help the ground. Please officer assist. Get on the ground now. >> They're going to kill me. >> Get on the ground. The ground. >> They're going to kill ground. >> No. >> Get on the ground. >> Deputies jump out, weapons drawn, shouting commands. Show me your hands. Get on the ground. Instead of listening, the suspect starts screaming over and over, "They're going to kill me. Please leave me alone." Imagine being one of those officers facing a suspect refusing every order, amping up the tension and hiding who knows what. The commands keep coming. Get on the ground now. But he just won't do it. He's frantic, desperate, almost theatrical in his begging. I'm harmless. Please, I'm begging you. Then, just when it seems this standoff couldn't get more unpredictable, a man appears out of nowhere in pajamas. And in his hand, a gun. This part blew my mind. He's trying to help. His voice urgent as he approaches. But here's the thing. Running toward armed officers with your gun drawn is never a good idea. Deputies handle it calmly but firmly, accepting the gesture but warning him. For your safety, never approach police with a weapon in hand. It's one of those situations where good intentions could have gone wrong in an instant. Meanwhile, the suspect's erratic behavior starts to make sense later. After he's finally restrained and taken into custody, he admits something shocking. Just hours before the chase, he'd smoked crack. Looking back, it explains his irrational refusal to comply, and his unpredictable behavior. When it all wrapped up in court, the sentence came down hard. 2 years in prison, 2 years of probation, a $500 fine, and community service. >> Your hand get your hand out from under you. >> I can't. My right shoulder is hurt. >> Get out. >> Stop fighting. Stop resisting. Walk the police. >> Get your hands behind your back. >> Stop resisting. >> Jeffrey, >> please. >> Stop resisting. >> I'm not. >> Stop resisting. >> I'm not. >> Please stop. There we go. >> It's a reminder that no matter how unpredictable a situation gets, officers have to stay focused, maintain control, and manage not just the suspect, but sometimes well-meaning citizens, too. So, here's my question. If you were that pajamawearing neighbor, would you have stepped in with a gun or stayed back and called 911? As this case shows, help can be powerful, but it must be safe. You've seen police chases in cars, but have you ever seen one end with a car door and two bicycles? >> Get off the bike. Get off the bike. Get off the bike. >> Get off the bike. >> Get off the bike. >> Get off. Get off. Get on the ground. >> It's October 2nd, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Officers spot a familiar face, Dolores Chavez, a woman already on probation for a 2023 home breakin. She's riding alongside a male companion. Both on bicycles, weaving through traffic like they've got nothing to hide. Only problem they do. Officers call out for them to stop multiple times. Loud, clear, no mistaking the command. And yet, they just keep pedaling. Not sprinting away in panic, but that stubborn I'm not listening to you kind of ride. This part had me shaking my head. Because when you're already on probation, ignoring police orders isn't just risky, it's flatout dumb. But then a twist. Up ahead, a citizen in a parked car is watching the whole thing unfold. He sees Chavez coming right toward him. In one split-second decision, he swings his car door open, perfectly timed, and bam. Chavez slams straight into it and hits the ground. It's like something out of a movie, except this was 100% real and caught on camera. Officers rush in instantly. Chavez is down, disoriented, and now out of options. The male companion gets grabbed, too. The chase that started with stubborn pedalling ends with both of them in cuffs. >> I got this one. Grab the other one. Grab the other one. Grab the other one. >> All right. >> Do you have your ID on you, sir? >> Yeah. >> Sweet. talking about that was pretty badass. >> That was pretty good. That was pretty badass. >> I grew up. >> So, you know, >> and here's where the human side comes out. After securing the suspects, officers walk over to the citizen. Instead of any lectures, they're smiling, almost impressed. One officer says, "Do you have your ID on you, sir?" He hands it over, a little unsure if he's in trouble. But the officer reassures him, "You're not in trouble. We'll just note in the report that you helped us apprehend them." Then comes the part that made me laugh out loud. The officers look back at the suspects and say, "You're lucky you haven't gotten shot yet for being an idiot. Running away from cops on a bicycle." It's blunt. It's a little harsh, but they're not wrong. The reality is this could have gone very differently. Fleeing on a bike through traffic isn't just pointless. It's dangerous for everyone around. But thanks to one quick-thinking citizen with perfect timing and a well-placed car door, two wanted individuals were stopped without anyone getting seriously hurt. So, here's the question for you. Was this citizen a hero? Or was he just lucky his timing didn't cause a bigger accident? Because in this case, a door closed for the suspects, but it opened wide for justice. >> Really, I got one running for me on foot on South Third Street heading south. Stop. You're going to get tased. >> You're going to get tased. >> On June 30th, 2025, Deputy Cal Landon approached a suspicious vehicle parked in a rural area. Behind the wheel was 48-year-old Joshua Coffee, who instead of complying, bolted from the vehicle on foot. At first, it seemed like Coffee was about to surrender, slowing down and raising his hand slightly. But in an instant, the encounter took a deadly turn. Coffee pulled out a handgun and opened fire on the deputy. Varian shots fired out she >> man. Landon started just holding his taser probably expecting another routine bad guy comply moment. Next thing you know, bam, it's a straightup fight for survival. He ditched the taser, grabbed his gun like he'd done it a hundred times, and fired back. The whole thing must have lasted a blink, but when it was over, coffee was down, still gripping his trigger like he'd never let go. Honestly, this could have spiraled into an absolute nightmare if Landon hadn't kept his cool. Once everything stopped spinning, some random bystander sprinted over, probably trying to help or just make sense of the mess. Landon, still catching his breath, just waved him off. I'm good. Like he'd just finished a tough workout or something. The guy wasn't rattled. He was already scanning the place, making sure nothing else was about to blow up in his face. And then there's the woman with coffee. As soon as the bullets started flying, she noped out of there, vanished in the chaos. Deputies didn't waste any time. They went after her and eventually tracked her down. What was she doing there? Or was she mixed up in the whole showdown? Yeah, that's still a big question mark. Coffey's history and the fact that he was armed with his finger still poised to fire underscored just how dangerous the situation had been for both law enforcement and the public nearby. Standard protocol required that Deputy Landon be placed on leave while the shooting was reviewed. But in the eyes of many, his actions that day showcased a perfect balance of restraint, training, and survival instincts in the face of sudden violence. >> Just wanted to chat. I put my thumb out. You didn't respond. So >> Oh, man. I can't stop in the middle of traffic. I pulled over. I mean, I'm here. We're not. >> I mean, it's not really traffic. You know what I mean? >> Okay. Well, I can't park in the middle of the street. I mean, it's not necessary. >> I don't understand. >> What can I do for you? You got ID with you, my man? >> I'm solid. I don't need anything. >> Okay. What? What you doing out here, my friend? >> Walking. >> Okay. Well, was that you that moved the cones over there? You sure? I was told you did. Would you have a seat over here? Let's talk, man. You don't mind? Let's have a seat. I need to see some ID, sir. Come here. Come here. Turn around. Turn around. >> Don't do this. >> Turn around. Do not do this. Do not do this. Turn around. You turn around. Turn the [ __ ] around. I don't want to do. >> On May 8th, 2022 in Big Flat, Arkansas, officer Joshua Blazing Game was dispatched to a report of a barefoot man behaving erratically and moving traffic cones in the roadway. When the officer arrived, he found 38-year-old Dustin Arch Black at the scene. The encounter began calmly enough with Blazing Game questioning Black about the cones. Black flatly denied moving them and refused to provide identification when asked. His unwillingness to cooperate quickly escalated the situation. As the officer attempted to detain him, Black's demeanor shifted from uncooperative to aggressive and he began actively resisting arrest. >> Just let me go. I'll still be >> You're under arrest right now. Put your hands behind your back. >> Stop hazing, Todd. He on the ground. Tas him now. God damn it. I'm trying to get the taser. God damn it. >> During the struggle, fate placed an unexpected ally in the officer's path. Big Flat's own chief, Peter Powell, happened to be nearby and witnessed the incident. Without hesitation, Powell, jumped in to assist Blazing Game in subduing the combative suspect. However, the altercation turned dangerous when Black managed to kick the officer's stun gun, causing it to discharge directly into Blazing Game's thigh. The sudden jolt of electricity temporarily incapacitated the officer. But the fight was far from over. [Music] >> Get the [ __ ] down. >> Call for help on the radio. Get the [ __ ] off of me, >> dog. [ __ ] rand [ __ ] broke. What the [ __ ] >> You're under arrest. >> I'll beat your ass, [ __ ] >> Josh, get on. Get on the radio and cop. Give me your hand. [Music] >> Arrest do [ __ ] >> You're under arrest. I didn't do [ __ ] >> John, put a [ __ ] handcuff on. >> I'm trying to get >> I didn't do [ __ ] [ __ ] >> About to die. Let me go. About to die. >> Go. >> Even with the chief's assistance, Black continued to thrash violently, shouting threats like, "You're about to die!" toward the officers. The chaotic scene quickly drew in more support. Six additional officers from the Little Rock Police arrived to help restrain the suspect. It took the combined effort of all present, including the brave citizen intervention by Powell, to finally get Black into custody. His resistance didn't stop there. Once handcuffed and placed in the patrol car, Black continued his disruptive behavior, spitting at officers and kicking the vehicle's window in defiance. >> Sir, help me. I didn't do anything wrong. >> Josh, get on the radio. >> I swear on the way. Call for help. >> We got it on the way. >> I swear to God, I didn't stop. >> Settle down, son. >> Do anything wrong. >> Settle down, son. >> Settle down. >> Yeah. So, both officer Blazing Game and Chief Powell ended up banged up after that whole mess, hospital visit and all. Black, the guy went completely off the rails. He racked up a laundry list of charges. First-degree battery twice, mind you, disorderly conduct, and straight up refusing to get arrested. Not exactly a chill day for anybody. With all the chaos and injuries, the judge threw a $115,000 bond at him. Wild how something as random as some barefoot dude messing with traffic cones can suddenly blow up into a full-on brawl, right? makes you realize how fast things can get out of hand. And honestly, sometimes the only thing standing between disaster and a halfway decent ending is some gutsy bystander jumping in. Even in the most dangerous moments, quickthinking citizens can turn the tide and help save lives. These cases prove the impact of courage when paired with safe, lawful action. If you found these stories powerful, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real life hero moments caught on