KNIFE DOWN. PUT THE KNIFE DOWN. RIGHT NOW. GET ON THE GROUND. >> 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. Put the phone down. Drop it. >> KNIFE DOWN. PUT THE KNIFE DOWN. >> ON JUNE 6TH, 2026 IN OREGON, OHIO, USA, police responded to a disturbance outside Mercy Health Saint Charles Hospital. Christian Strasburg, 35, was reportedly arguing with his fiance and allegedly pushing her toward a Jeep. What started as a domestic dispute quickly took an unexpected turn. >> Stop moving. STOP. DON'T MOVE. STOP. STOP. PUT THE KNIFE DOWN. PUT THE KNIFE DOWN. [screaming] >> AS AN OFFICER APPROACHED, STRASBURG reportedly became confrontational and continued advancing despite repeated warnings. Believing he was holding a knife, the officer backed away and ordered him to stop, but the situation was escalating by the second. In just 24 seconds, the confrontation reached its breaking point. After nine warnings, the officer fired seven rounds believing he faced an immediate threat. Strasburg fell to the ground. Moments later, his fiance revealed something shocking. He had only been holding a pen. >> Dispatch, shots fired. Shots fired. >> [screaming] >> I have suspect down. One. >> Medical teams rushed to the scene as investigators began reviewing the evidence. On October 9th, 2026, a grand jury reportedly declined to charge the officer. The incident leaves a haunting question. How can one mistaken judgment change everything in just seconds? On August 26th, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m. in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA, police stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation on North York Street. Four people were inside and a routine records check revealed that one passenger, 23-year-old Jordan Pierce, had outstanding felony warrants. When backup arrived, officers approached the rear passenger door and asked Pierce to step outside, but as the door opened, Pierce suddenly turned toward them with a firearm. In an instant, [music] a routine traffic stop became a dangerous confrontation. Faced with an immediate threat, the officers fired several rounds, striking Pierce. Fortunately, he did not fire his weapon and the officers remained unharmed. The other passengers narrowly avoided serious injuries. Just one unexpected move had changed everything. >> Are all you guys okay? >> No. >> Who got shot? >> No, I don't think anybody got shot. >> All right, I got to just get her away from here for a second, ma'am. >> Hey, you guys sit tight. You guys sit tight. Sit tight. >> What the [ __ ] happened? >> He pulled a gun on us. >> Pierce received hospital treatment before being transferred to Muskogee County Jail. He faced charges including assault and battery with a deadly weapon along with an outstanding drug-related felony warrant. The officers were placed on routine administrative leave pending investigation. The incident serves as a reminder that one reckless decision can turn an ordinary moment into a life-changing encounter. >> Okay, we will get you over there. >> I need you to put your hands up. >> You got hit. You got hit. >> GET ON THE GROUND RIGHT NOW. GET ON THE GROUND. >> ON JULY 9TH, 2024, just after 7:30 a.m. in San Juan Capistrano, California, USA, police received an alarming 911 call from a mobile home community on Alapas Street. A woman reported disturbing photos of her elderly relatives allegedly sent by their 41-year-old son, Joseph Gerdville. Officers immediately responded to investigate. >> Get on the ground right now. Get on the ground right now. GET ON THE GROUND RIGHT NOW. GET ON THE GROUND. >> 631, SHOTS FIRED. >> GET ON YOUR STOMACH. Get on your stomach. On your stomach right now. Get on your stomach. Arriving at the residence, deputies discovered a deeply disturbing scene involving Gerdville's parents. Meanwhile, Gerdville allegedly confronted a maintenance worker, took his golf cart, and fled. A community services officer soon spotted him on a nearby bike trail and followed while updating dispatch. Near Calle Arroyo, a deputy confronted Gerdville and repeatedly ordered him to get on the ground, but Gerdville continued advancing while holding an unidentified object. Believing the situation posed an immediate threat, the deputy fired. Investigators later identified the object as a metal water meter. Once again, a split-second decision changed everything. >> Get on the ground. Put your hands out right now. >> Deputies immediately provided emergency medical assistance before Gerdville was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition. He was subsequently booked on suspicion of two serious offenses involving his parents. The case is a painful reminder of how quickly a family crisis can escalate, leaving an entire community searching for answers. >> Sir, you're going to have to die. >> Put the phone down. Drop it. >> On August 18th, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m. in Silver Springs, Florida, USA, Deputy Jamie Latham spotted 41-year-old Brian Bennett driving erratically along East Fort King Street. When the officer attempted a traffic stop, Bennett refused to pull over and turned onto a dirt road. A simple traffic violation was quickly becoming something more serious. >> 6746, he's not stopping. He's going to be pursuing a warrant. >> After a brief pursuit, Bennett finally stopped in his driveway. Showing signs of impairment, he insisted on calling his lawyer and repeatedly ignored commands to put down on phone and cooperate. Despite the deputy's efforts to calm the situation, Bennett continued resisting instructions. >> Show me your hands. Get out of the car. Put your hands on your head. Hey. Put your hands on your head. Listen to me. Right now. You're going to get tased. >> As tensions escalated, Deputy Latham deployed a Taser to bring Bennett under control. Bennett then claimed he had heart problems and mental health concerns. Paramedics quickly examined him and found no immediate medical issues. What could have ended peacefully had now become a much more complicated arrest. >> Put the phone down. Drop it. Now, get on the ground. Get on the ground. Get on the ground. On your stomach. Now. On your stomach. >> Deputies later discovered a cold, empty alcoholic beverage can inside Bennett's vehicle. He was taken to Marion County Jail on charges of fleeing police, a fourth DUI offense, and resisting without violence. At the jail, he refused sobriety testing and a breath sample. One poor decision behind the wheel can put far more than a driver's freedom at risk. >> I didn't do anything. Put your hands behind your back. >> I didn't do anything. >> Get on the ground. GET ON THE GROUND, PAL. BREATHE. BREATHE. >> ON JANUARY 12TH, 2023, at approximately 9:17 a.m. in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, 39-year-old Jimmy Shoemaker Gonzalez took a Dodge Durango after threatening its owner with a knife. He later crashed the vehicle in Farmington and attempted to take several more cars before escaping in a Toyota RAV4, but his reckless journey was far from over. >> Listen, clear the channel. Don't say >> Get on the ground. Get on the ground. Out the way, pal. Out the way. Out the way, Pratt, all the way. Yeah, I know. >> He's got a cop car. >> DON'T DO IT. WHOA! STEALING A COP CAR. STEALING A COP CAR. FREEZE! FREEZE! >> AROUND 12:30 P.M., Bristol police located the stolen RAV4 near Davis Drive. When Sergeant Joshua Pratt attempted to stop him, Shoemaker-Gonzalez accelerated, drove onto snowy grass, and became stuck against a guardrail. He then escaped on foot and unexpectedly jumped into Pratt's unattended running police cruiser. >> He's driving a Vic. This is 72 units in the drive. Down there. 52. Approaching unit 6. I just actually did have his lights on. All right. >> As officers rushed toward the cruiser and ordered him to stop, Shoemaker-Gonzalez suddenly drove away. Officer Seth Petzing fired four rounds as the vehicle passed, striking the suspect, but the pursuit wasn't over. The stolen cruiser narrowly missed a school bus before traveling another 2.5 mi and crashing into Palma's Diner. Could this chaotic escape have ended any differently? >> Stolen cruiser hit once or twice. I don't know. >> Down Brook Street, south on south on down Brook. >> Yeah, I mean he did the drive for crying out >> Shoemaker-Gonzalez received medical treatment before being taken into custody. Tests later revealed alcohol and multiple substances in his system. He was eventually convicted of several serious offenses and sentenced to 15 years in prison, suspended after 6 years and 9 months, followed by 3 years of probation. What began with one dangerous decision ended with years of legal consequences. >> Yeah. I need some uh caution tape out here as well. >> YOU WHAT? ON YOUR FACE! ON YOUR [ __ ] FACE! >> ON SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2026, at approximately 12:50 p.m. in Spring Hill, Arkansas, USA, a state trooper spotted two motorcycles traveling at 80 mph in a 55 mph zone on US Highway 65. As the officer turned around to conduct a traffic stop, both riders suddenly accelerated and fled. A routine speed check had just turned into a high-speed pursuit. The trooper immediately notified dispatch and pursued the motorcycles heading south. He eventually caught up with a red 2025 Honda CBR 500, later identified as being ridden by Jacob the 5th Nunn. With speeds reportedly reaching 130 mph, every passing second increased the danger for everyone on the highway. >> The plates. I don't know if anything is here. >> YOU BOY! GET OFF THE [ __ ] BIKE! ON YOUR FACE! ON YOUR [ __ ] FACE! PUT YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK. >> BUT THE escape didn't last. As the pursuit continued, the Honda CBR 500 reached its mechanical limits, leaving Nun with little room to keep accelerating. Realizing he could no longer outrun the trooper, he pulled onto the shoulder and surrendered without further resistance. >> Do you want me to help you? I can >> Shut the [ __ ] up right now. You have what? >> It's a Glock 23. It's a work. It's a Glock 23. >> Nun was taken into custody and transported to the Faulkner County Detention Facility, where he was booked [music] on charges related to the incident. What began as a speeding violation ended in an arrest. A few moments of excitement behind the handlebars had turned into serious legal trouble. Was the risk really worth it? >> No, yes it did. >> Why would I Why would I [ __ ] do that? I was going to work for you. >> Do not rush him. Calm him as you have to. He does not have a firearm. >> On March 15th, 2026 at approximately 4:24 p.m. in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, police were pursuing a blue Ford F-150 driven by wanted felony suspect Auburn Valtierra. The vehicle was speeding westbound on Interstate 30, creating a dangerous situation for other motorists. >> 116 and remember guys, do your little call outs. You're taking that on the vehicle. Do not rush him unless you have to. He does have a firearm. PBA 116 >> Arkansas State Trooper Bird positioned himself near mile marker 117 to intercept the fleeing truck. As Valtierra approached at nearly 100 miles per hour, weaving recklessly through traffic, Bird joined the pursuit. The suspect even threw a large can from the passenger window, showing no sign of slowing down. With traffic at risk, Trooper Bird took decisive action near exit 116. Using a tactical vehicle intervention, he successfully brought the fleeing Ford F-150 to a stop in the inside lane. In seconds, the high-speed pursuit came to an abrupt end. Little Rock police immediately moved in and took Valtierra into custody without further resistance. Thanks to coordinated action between the officers, the pursuit ended without further confrontation. The incident is a powerful reminder that running from the law only increases the danger while one well-timed police maneuver can bring chaos under control. On April 28th, 2025 in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA, a traffic officer spotted a Jeep Wagoneer speeding at 99 miles per hour in a 65 miles per hour zone on State The driver, later identified as Demario Groomes, was also passing other vehicles recklessly. What began as a speeding violation was about to become a dangerous pursuit. >> 419 >> When the officer activated his emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop, Groomes refused to pull over and accelerated away. As the pursuit continued, he drove through the emergency lane and ignored traffic signals, putting other motorists at risk. Each reckless move only made the situation more dangerous. >> Despite his attempts to escape, Groomes couldn't outrun law enforcement. Officers eventually caught up with him and brought the pursuit to an end. After a series of dangerous maneuvers, the driver was finally taken into custody without further confrontation. >> Adam, show your hands. Get out of the car. Get out. Get out. Get out. Get out. I see one occupant. Get out of the car. Get out of the car. Hey, I'm in front. I'm not walking in FRONT OF HIM. COMING TO YOU. COMING to you. I still only see one. >> Groomes was arrested following the pursuit, bringing a dangerous highway incident to a close. What started as a speeding violation had escalated into a serious encounter with police. The lesson is simple. No amount of speed can erase the consequences of a reckless decision. Was running really worth the risk? >> Get out and on the ground. Out on the ground. Out on the ground. >> ground. On the ground. >> I got it. >> You're going to get tased. >> ON THE GROUND. GO, GO, GO. >> ONE. In Canadian County, Oklahoma, USA, a routine traffic stop on I-40 began after an officer spotted Andrew Sawyers of Florida speeding through a construction zone. What looked like an ordinary stop was about to take an unexpected turn. >> Morning. Can I see your driver's license and insurance, >> As the officer approached, he noticed two empty beer bottles inside the vehicle. When Sawyers was asked to step out, the officer saw him place something into his jacket pocket. Moments later, Sawyers revealed a handgun, dropped it near his feet, jumped back into the car, and sped away. >> Don't you reach for it. Drop your [ __ ] hand right now. Oh, man. Have you lost your mind? On the ground. Oh, don't you touch it. >> Sir, >> I will kill you right now. >> Sir, I just want to go home. >> I will [ __ ] kill YOU. GET ON THE GROUND. On the ground. >> Sir, can I just go home, please? >> You're going to get tased. ON THE GROUND. GO, GO, GO. >> YOU GOT THE RADIO. GO. >> THE SITUATION quickly became a high-speed pursuit along I-40. Sawyers reportedly reached more than 100 mph, continuing for roughly 25 miles. Officers even attempted a PIT team maneuver, but the vehicle kept moving. At those speeds, every passing second left less room for error. >> [music] >> Near the Samaran Road exit, Sawyers lost control and struck trees, finally bringing the pursuit to an end. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. Officers later recovered the handgun and found two rifles inside the vehicle. Sawyers subsequently faced charges including eluding an officer and weapons-related offenses, a costly ending to a decision that began with a simple traffic stop. On August 5th, 2026, at around 7:00 p.m. near Truman, Arkansas, USA, an Arkansas State Police Trooper attempted to stop a Hyundai Sonata on Interstate 555 for a traffic violation. Police identified the driver as 32-year-old Loloyd L. Hamilton who allegedly refused to stop and accelerated away. >> The pursuit quickly reached speeds of around 130 mph. As Hamilton continued northbound, the trooper moved into position for a tactical vehicle intervention or TVI. At that speed, the danger was no longer limited to the pursuit itself. Every driver nearby was potentially at risk. >> Jonesboro, we got a rollover. Semi 10-16. >> Near mile marker 28, the trooper performed the TVI. During the incident, Hamilton's vehicle collided with another vehicle causing it to overturn beside the interstate. In an instant, two people who had nothing to do with the pursuit were caught in its consequences. >> Get out of the car! GET OUT OF THE CAR! SHOW ME YOUR HANDS! Get out of the car! Get out of the car! Show me your hands, dude! Jonesboro, I need I need a 10-16 for a They hit somebody else. They rolled over. Show me your hands! Stop moving! SHOW ME YOUR HANDS! >> A 68-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man in the other vehicle were taken to Regional One Medical Center with serious injuries. Hamilton was also taken for medical evaluation. Police said a search of his vehicle recovered suspected controlled substances and he later faced multiple charges including felony fleeing, second-degree battery, hazardous driving, DWI, and drug-related offenses. One decision to flee had turned a traffic stop into consequences affecting far more than one person. >> I'm going to try to get to my daughter with my daughter is sick, man. My daughter is having a heart attack, bro. My daughter is having a seizure. >> Anybody else in the car? >> No, my daughter is having a heart attack. Check on my daughter. >> On August 5th, 2026 at around 11:24 p.m. near Alexander, Arkansas, USA, police were pursuing a gold Acura along the I-30 frontage road. An Arkansas State Police Trooper joined near the Alcoa Road Overpass and saw the vehicle moving at high speed while swerving between lanes. Ahead was a work zone with closed ramps, limited lane access, and workers nearby. With the Acura heading directly toward it, the Trooper decided to attempt a tactical vehicle intervention or TVI. After the first opportunity was lost, he repositioned beside the vehicle at approximately 109 mph. At that speed, there was almost no room for error. The Trooper made contact with the Acura's rear quarter, sending it into the grassy median. His patrol vehicle also lost control and struck a concrete culvert. Through the smoke and dust, the Trooper then spotted the driver running across the interstate. Despite the damaged patrol car, the pursuit continued on foot. The driver, identified as Tyrese Hampton, crossed a concrete barrier before officers caught him behind the Plaza One Suites and took him into custody without further incident. Hampton was evaluated at Saline Memorial Hospital before being transported to the Saline County Jail. The trooper's vehicle had to be towed from the scene, a striking reminder of how quickly a high-speed pursuit can put everyone in its path at risk. In South Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, a deputy noticed 29-year-old Brett Gambino driving a pickup truck without appearing to wear a seatbelt. A simple traffic stop was about to become anything but routine. When the deputy tried to stop him, Gambino refused, circling a parking lot before cutting through a field and returning to the access road. Two passengers were also inside the truck. >> 50 40 >> Near I-35, Gambino suddenly turned around and drove south on the northbound access road, taking the pursuit into a far more dangerous situation. One wrong move could have affected far more than those involved. >> [screaming] >> Authorities continued working to bring the pursuit under control as Gambino faced consequences for refusing to stop. What began with a seatbelt observation had quickly escalated into a serious highway incident. On August 9th, 2026, at around 10:17 a.m. near Greenbrier, Arkansas, USA, Conway police were pursuing a vehicle along Lower Ridge Road. An Arkansas State Police Trooper monitored the pursuit and positioned himself ahead, hoping to intercept it before it reached a more populated area. When the pursuit turned westbound, Conway police requested assistance. The Trooper intercepted it on State Highway 225 East and became the primary unit. He attempted a tactical vehicle intervention or TVI, but the first attempt was unsuccessful. With the vehicle still moving toward populated streets, every second began to matter. >> Near 40 East Main, the trooper found another opportunity and attempted a second TVI. This time it worked, bringing the pursuit to a controlled stop. After a tense chase and one failed attempt, the danger on the road was finally brought under control. The driver, identified as Jeffrey Tate, was taken into custody by Conway police. He was medically cleared at Baptist ER in Conway before being transferred to the Faulkner County Detention Center. The pursuit showed how preparation, coordination, and timing can make all the difference when officers have only moments to act. On August 8th, 2026 at around 8:05 p.m. in Crittenden County, Arkansas, USA, Trooper Hunter Hill spotted a silver 2020 Honda Insight traveling north on Interstate 55. Radar reportedly showed 95 mph in a 75 mph zone, prompting the trooper to initiate a traffic stop near mile marker 12. >> The Honda initially stopped on the shoulder, but as Hill approached, the driver allegedly accelerated away. The pursuit quickly reached triple-digit speeds as the Honda changed lanes, nearly struck another vehicle, and even traveled the wrong way along part of the service road with traffic ahead. Every risky move raised the stakes. Seeing the growing risk to other motorists, Hill moved into position for a tactical vehicle intervention or TVI. The pursuit eventually came to an end, leaving both the Honda and the patrol vehicle with significant damage. What began as a speeding stop had escalated into a far more serious situation. >> Step out OF THE VEHICLE. STEP OUT OF THE VEHICLE. >> GET OUT! >> Authorities said the driver had a suspended license and no liability insurance. The driver later faced multiple charges including reckless driving, fleeing by vehicle, criminal mischief, DWI involving drugs, speeding, and following too closely. One decision to drive away turned a simple traffic violation into a long list of consequences. A reminder that sometimes the safest choice is also the simplest one, stop. >> Seen at Best Buy. >> I think they're here. >> The service 3830. >> What I just told you. >> Get out OF THE CAR. >> OKAY, OKAY, OKAY. >> WHAT DO YOU GET? >> ON OCTOBER 23RD, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, police tracked a reported stolen GMC Canyon through OnStar and located it at a gas station. But the driver had no intention of stopping. A high-speed pursuit began and reached I-440 where the driver made the dangerous decision to travel against traffic. During the chase, a passenger jumped from the moving truck and was quickly detained. >> SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. TURN AROUND. TURN AROUND. TURN [screaming] AROUND. CAR. ON YOUR KNEES. GET ON YOUR KNEES. >> I WAS JUST GETTING A RIDE, OFFICER. I beg your pardon, officer. I'm going to get one. I'm going to get one. I'm going to get one, officer. >> OnStar eventually disabled the truck remotely, but the driver still refused repeated commands to exit. Several taser attempts also failed to immediately bring the situation under control. >> Let me see your hands. Put your hands up right now. Better put your hands up right now. >> Watch out. >> What did I just tell you? >> HE'S AIN'T GOT NOTHING. >> Hold on. Hold on. All right. >> No. >> All right. I'm going to tase you. Open the door. I'm going to do it again. >> Okay. >> I'm going to DO IT AGAIN. >> PUT IT IN PARK. >> PUT IT IN PARK NOW. >> Officers eventually removed the driver and took him into custody. A later search reportedly uncovered a firearm and controlled substances, ending a pursuit that had placed countless road users at risk. >> Stand by. >> Watch your head. >> I got it. >> Get on the ground. GET ON THE GROUND. NOW. >> GET ON THE GROUND. >> HOLD ON. HOLD ON. >> PUT YOUR ARM >> All right. Let's get one. All right. When you reach for the other one, stand by. >> Just hold him. >> He's not going anywhere. He's good. He's good. Let me get the arm. >> ARM. >> ALL RIGHT. PUT YOUR HANDS UP OR I'LL HIT YOU AGAIN. >> STAND BY. >> STOP MOVING. QUIT MOVING YOUR ARM. All right. You're under arrest. Tow the vehicle. >> Tow the vehicle. >> Stay there. >> At around 10:00 p.m. in the USA, an officer noticed a red car driving recklessly past his patrol vehicle. After a short pursuit, the female driver finally pulled over. >> What are you grabbing me for? What are you doing? Are you recording me? >> Okay. I promise. >> Don't grab me. Don't grab me. Don't grab me. I'm getting out. I'm getting out. I'm getting out. Do not grab me. I'm going to give you my driver's license. >> too. I'm recording, >> The people threw that [ __ ] at my car. I have no problem giving you my license. I promise. >> The woman claimed she and her boyfriend were victims of a road rage incident. But when officers spoke with the other couple involved, they heard a very different story. The red car had allegedly chased them and tried to force them toward the guardrail. >> I have to pee. >> Do you have anything illegal on you? >> I don't. You can check me. >> All right. No, no, no. Stop. >> Uh, okay. I'm just telling you. I'm just telling you. I don't have nothing. I just have to pee. >> You got to go to the restroom? >> Restroom, please? Or I can pee here and you can watch me. I don't care. >> No. I don't want to watch that. >> Well, hey. Hey. Hey. Good night. That's what I thought. >> Don't pull off. >> Good night. >> He's conducting the investigation. Can you step out of the vehicle? Yeah, let me talk to you. >> For what? >> For >> More concerning, both vehicles had infants in the back seats. Then, just as officers were trying to understand what had happened, the woman suddenly drove away again, turning an already tense encounter into another pursuit. >> Get on the ground. >> Elijah, get out. Get out. Get You were car. You were pushing. ARE YOU HAPPY? >> OFFICERS EVENTUALLY BROUGHT THE SITUATION UNDER CONTROL, and both the driver and her boyfriend were headed back into custody. What began as road rage became a powerful reminder of how quickly reckless choices can put innocent passengers at risk. >> I need you, babe. >> On February 6th, 2024, in Sebring, Florida, USA, a patrol deputy spotted a white Dodge on Sparta Road near Cal Ranch Road. According to the report, when the deputy turned around, the driver, later identified as Jaquan Salvalas Hall, immediately accelerated away. What began as a simple observation quickly became a dangerous pursuit. With emergency lights and sirens activated, officers followed as the Dodge reportedly reached speeds above 130 mph on State Road 66, crossed double yellow lines, and passed other vehicles dangerously. At that speed, even one small mistake could put everyone on the road at risk. >> Anyone westbound, speed's 40 mph. He's barely able to control it. Vehicle's on the median. >> After losing control near Skipper Road, Hall's vehicle came face-to-face with two patrol units. Authorities said he then accelerated and struck one of the patrol vehicles, injuring a deputy. Officers continued working to stop the Dodge, eventually making vehicle contact that left it unable to continue. The chase had finally reached its turning point. >> 33 traffic, we got A STOP. >> HANDS UP! [screaming] HANDS UP, [ __ ] HANDS UP, ON THE GROUND! I WILL KILL YOU! >> AND THERE'S AT LEAST THREE. At least three. >> This county. >> What? >> Hall exited the vehicle and was taken into custody after officers secured the scene. According to the report, he faced allegations related to fleeing, reckless driving, striking a patrol vehicle, and driving without a valid license. After a pursuit exceeding 130 mph, the lesson was hard to miss. Trying to escape only turned one problem into several more. On August 9th, 2024, at around 3:21 p.m. on US-19 near Republic Drive, Florida, USA, FHP Trooper B. Perdue noticed a silver Volkswagen speeding, following other vehicles too closely, and weaving through traffic. What looked like reckless driving was about to become something far more serious. The Volkswagen suddenly braked hard, creating a large cloud of dust behind it. When Trooper Perdue activated his emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop, the driver allegedly accelerated away instead. In seconds, a traffic violation had turned into a [music] pursuit. As the Volkswagen continued through traffic, every sudden move increased the risk to everyone nearby. Trooper Perdue stayed behind the vehicle, trying to bring the situation under control before another driver became involved. At moments like this, one wrong move can change everything. >> HANDS UP! HANDS UP! HANDS UP! PUT YOUR HANDS RIGHT NOW! HANDS UP! NO! HANDS UP. HANDS UP RIGHT NOW. HANDS UP. ROLL YOUR WINDOW DOWN. ROLL YOUR WINDOW DOWN. HEY, TURN THE CAR OFF. TURN THE CAR OFF NOW. HANDS UP. HANDS UP. >> WHAT BEGAN with speeding and unsafe lane changes became far more serious when the driver allegedly chose not to stop. The dashcam footage leaves a simple reminder. A traffic stop can be handled in minutes, but trying to escape can create consequences that last much longer. On August 10th, 2022 at around 3:05 p.m. in Arkansas, USA, multiple Arkansas State Police units joined a pursuit involving a pickup truck that refused to stop. 3530 Trooper McCord attempted a PIT maneuver, but the pickup continued. Farther ahead, Trooper Love deployed spike strips as officers coordinated their next move. >> 5 fall back >> fall back >> Still northbound. I'm not sure if he hit the spikes or not. >> During another PIT maneuver a patrol vehicle was struck and briefly went airborne. It was a dramatic reminder of how quickly a high-speed pursuit can become unpredictable, even for trained officers. >> Holy crap. >> The car has ran the vehicle Hands up, get out of the car, hands out. Hands up, hands up. The car has ran the vehicle 3030 >> [groaning] >> Hands out. Hands out. Hands out. Hands out. Here. Here. Here. Don't wreck it. Don't wreck it. >> Show me YOUR [ __ ] HANDS. >> OPEN THE DOOR. >> UNLOCK THE DOOR. >> I GOT IT. PULL YOUR HANDS. PULL YOUR HANDS. PULL YOUR HANDS. >> GET OUT. >> Get out. >> Get out. Please don't hurt me. >> Get out. Get out. Get out. >> Officers eventually stopped the pickup. When the driver refused to follow commands, troopers broke a window, removed him from the vehicle, and took him into custody, bringing the pursuit to an end through teamwork and persistence. >> 10-11 10-15. 10-31. 10-50 on Blanchette Bridge. >> On March 12th, 2024 in St. Charles County, Missouri, USA, a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper spotted a white Chrysler 200 traveling at 102 mph on eastbound I-70 near 5th Street. When the trooper activated his emergency lights, the driver, identified as Rudolph Churchman, allegedly accelerated instead of stopping. Moments later, the Chrysler struck a Volkswagen Atlas and then a Freightliner tanker, turning the attempted traffic stop into a multi-vehicle crash. Churchman then left his car and ran toward the bridge barrier, but his escape route was about to disappear. >> F-150 on Fletcher Bridge. >> Hey, don't jump. >> Reaching the barrier, Churchman realized there was a drop of more than 50 ft on the other side. With nowhere safe to continue, he faced the troopers' commands and finally complied. At around 3:37 p.m., officers brought the situation under control and took him into custody. Sometimes, a reckless escape ends simply because there is nowhere left to run. >> Lay down. >> Cuz you were speeding, buddy. That's all I wanted to talk to you about the speed. Lay down. >> What the [ __ ] ARE YOU GOING TO KILL ME? >> THAT'S RIGHT. >> Can I call right now? Hold on right now. Why you get on me like this? >> Because you were speeding, BIG DOG. >> ON THE HIGHWAY. >> YOU AIN'T SUPPOSED TO BE DOING 102. LAY DOWN. HEY, get your feet in there, big dog. >> Man. WHY YOU DO THIS? MAN, WHAT ABOUT MY GIRLFRIEND'S CAR? >> I KNOW, big dog. >> WE BOTH GOT WORK IN THE MORNING. >> HEY. Churchman was later taken for a medical evaluation before being booked into the St. Charles County Department of Corrections. Authorities submitted several serious charges related to fleeing, the collisions, and resisting the stop. What began with excessive speed had become a much bigger legal problem, a reminder that one decision on the road can change everything in seconds. >> You taking me to the the real jail? >> Yeah, man. >> Why the hell you taking me to the real jail, bro? What in the earth >> At around 3:30 a.m. in Dade City, Florida, USA, Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Pasco County deputies were investigating a serious hit-and-run on US 301 involving a 49-year-old woman. While officers were still working at the scene, another vehicle suddenly approached, turning an already difficult night into an even more unpredictable situation. Authorities said 23-year-old Andrew Thomas Crumen, driving a silver Chevrolet pickup, approached [music] at speed and ignored officers' commands before continuing through the investigation area and fleeing. In seconds, officers went from investigating one dangerous incident to dealing with another. >> Florida Highway Patrol pursued the pickup as Crewman continued away from the scene. With other motorists potentially at risk, troopers needed to end the pursuit quickly. They eventually used a PIT maneuver, bringing the Chevrolet to a stop and taking Crewman into custody. Crewman later faced multiple serious allegations, including DUI, fleeing to elude, aggravated assault on law enforcement, and false imprisonment. Reports also indicated this was his eighth arrest in Pasco County in less than 4 years. One decision to keep driving had created an entirely new crisis, a reminder that ignoring a lawful stop can make an already serious situation much worse. 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. 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