From an insufferable Ohio man who tried to fight this female trooper and a good Samaritan in a white minivan that put an end to this bike chase to a legendary pizza delivery man who tripped this fleeing suspect and so much more. Here are the best moments when civilians saved police. You all right? Help me. Where's your radio? Help me. Where's your radio? For police officers, every day on the job could be their last. On November 6th of 2017, Officer Angela White of the Portsouth, Virginia Police Department almost clocked in for the last time. She was on patrol when she spotted a 15-year-old kid named William Patterson Jr. She knew Patterson was a runaway and a member of the 300 gang. She tried detaining him while also showing restraint due to his young age. Sadly, he wouldn't show her the same kindness. Come on, you got to stand up. What' I do? Come on, turn around. What? Look, turn around. Now, we're choosing not to show what happened next per YouTube's content policy. Just know that Patterson had a weapon concealed in his waistband. He drew and fired five times, striking Officer White in the arms and legs. He ran away on foot while Officer White fell in the street. Thankfully, a good Samaritan was there to help our officer when she needed it most. You all right? Help me. Where's your radio? Help me. Where's your radio? Where are we? Officer shot. Help. Hey, you got an officer down 2500 block. Hickory street. Female officer down 2500 block of Hickory Street. It was William Patterson. Black jacket, black shorts, uh, black pants, you all right? Come on. Hang with me. Hang with me. Hey, help. Come out. Where's your 101 button? It's the red button. Help. Officer down. Officer down. 2500 block of Hickory Street. Where'd he go? Take your hair first. I don't know where he took off. Where are you shot? Stay with me. Stay with me. Where are you shot? Arms and leg. I got you, baby. I got you. Stay with me. Okay. Watch my back, man. I got you. Watch my back. I got her gun. 423. Scene secure. Get a medic. Shot twice. He took off. Okay. Eastbound. Stay with me. Stay with me. Talk to me. Okay. Where else? Where else you shot? Where's your tourniquet? Get your turn. Give me the tourniquet. Give me the tourniquet. I got it. I got it. Relax. Listen. Relax. Where's her at? We got shooter shooter ran off. Give a description. Give me a bolo. Get a bolo out. All right. Where else you shot? Arm in the arm. She said the arm. Shed the arm. Sweetheart. Come here. Look at me. Look at me on my hand. What's the scription? Give me the scription. William Patter. William, put that out. Put that out. 423 suspect is William Patterson took off on foot towards I believe Romanes. Put me on scene. 44 on scene. Hey, set up a perimeter. Set up a perimeter. Thanks to the older man and quick action from her fellow officers, Officer White survived the shooting despite one of the bullets rupturing her femoral artery. She spent two weeks in the hospital recovering and still has the scars today. While the shooting didn't take her life, it ended her brief police career. She had only been on the job for 6 months. As for William Patterson, he was found guilty of attempted aggravated homicide and sentenced to 88 years in prison. His lawyers tried to claim he didn't feel safe and was only trying to escape. Officer White will also suffer her own life sentence. The scars and memories from that day will never go away. They may take the form of panic attacks, night sweats, and horrible anxiety. Though she is thankful to the people who helped her. Thanks to them, her last day on the job wasn't the last day of her life. You helped us apprehend. So, no problem. She starts coming out. I'm like, "Open your door. Open your door. Open your door." On October 2nd of 2024, police officers spotted a woman who had failed to appear for a recent probation hearing. From what we can gather, she had been charged with breaking and entering a year prior. She was riding a bike with another man when our officer pulled up next to them. Instead of stopping and complying, she decided to pedal away. She thought she was home free until she met the broadside of this fedup citizen's car door. [Music] Get that chick. She was with him. We're trying to stop a female on a bike. Looks like black over white pants coming up to EMA. Going to be going eastbound here in a second. Get off the bike. Get off the bike. Get off the bike. Get off the bike. Get off the bike. Get off. Get on. Get on the ground. [Music] Get on the ground. Get on the ground. I got this one. Grab the other one. Grab the other one. Grab the other one. Did I go? All right. Do you have your ID on you, sir? Yeah. Sweet. That was pretty badass. That was pretty good. That was pretty badass. I grew up in Los Angeles. So, you know, so you know, the problem is is that they're going to start learning and we don't want them here. Exactly. We don't want them around because all they do is destroy. That's right. That's why we're out here. I appreciate you guys. I really do, man. And I love you guys. So, what the heck? Thank you, sir. No problem. We appreciate it, John. Yeah. I've been here about 13 years and I've watched that 13 years. this you're in. Yeah. Oh, yeah. It's gotten real bad. What's a good phone number for you? Yeah, I'm probably in trouble. No, you're not in trouble. We just had to notate in our report that you helped us apprehend him. So, no problem. She starts coming out. I'm like, "Open your door. Open your door. Open your door." That was awesome. We were, as far as you guys know, we were just trying to get out of our car. Yeah. No, exactly. No, that's all we'll say. Well, the thing is it you're running away. This is stupid. You're running away from the cops on a bicycle. Yeah. Okay. You're lucky you haven't gotten shot yet for being an idiot. According to our bearded friend, the neighborhood he calls home had gone downhill in recent years. Drugs and crime had ballooned out of control, and he was waiting for his chance to do something about it. It was only fitting that this happened right below a neighborhood watch sign. We never learn the woman's name, so it's unclear what she and the other man were charged with. All we know is that both were taken to jail and booked for their respective crimes. Tyler Morell might just be the world's greatest pizza delivery driver. On April 16th of 2023, he was out delivering for Koko's Pizza in Philadelphia when he found himself in the middle of a high-speed police chase. Watch as he helps these officers while keeping two hands firmly on the pie. Oh, that's a high-speed chase. That's a high-speed chase. You better have my car. Oh my god, Jagger. Oh my god, Jagger. There's a [Music] stop. According to police, they'd been chasing a stolen Kia since 3:30 that afternoon. The pursuit brought them to Middletown, a small community outside Philly. The suspect, who was a juvenile at the time, took off on foot, only to meet the business end of Tyler's leg. Tyler said he was sick of seeing crime so close to home. He told reporters that if police ever need a hand or a foot, he's always there to help. As for the homeowner who ordered the pizza, she said it was a 10 out of 10 delivery. Hopefully, she gave Tyler a good tip. Send shots fired. I'm hit 74. On February 10th of 2022, a 911 operator in Watcom County, Washington, received this frightening call. 911. My name is Haley. I live at 3021 Green Valley Drive. My neighbor, two houses stop sign, is out there shooting his 12 gauge just at the neighbors behind us. And he's shooting at the neighbors. He was shooting into the air, but we live in a very crowded neighborhood. One second here. Just stay inside your house. Okay. Oh, yeah. Nope. I'm in. Yeah, we've got And this is multiple rounds now. All right. All right. Thank you. Thank you. Yeah. Stay inside and be safe. The gunman in question is 61-year-old Joel Young. According to court documents, he and his neighbor began fighting when smoke from the ladder's garbage fire crept into the former's house. The smoke allegedly enraged Mr. Young, who grabbed his 12 gauge and began shooting into the air over the neighbor's house. Watcom County Sheriff's Office deputies Ryan Wthbun and Jay Thompson were the first to arrive on the scene. They were smart enough to wait for backup before engaging this outofcrol suspect. Negative. Why don't you give us the air again? The offending party is coming and going from the door yelling. I don't want to order him out till we get another person. Hey, sir. Hey. No, it's a sheriff's office. Why don't you come out with your hands empty and talk to us? Okay. Well, that's different office. Why don't you come out and talk to me with your hands empty? If you're a sheriff, I blow your head up. Get the out of here. Tell these people to put the goddamn smoke down. Take a ride on the wild side. Hit it. Drop the gun. Drop the gun. Sad and poor walking. You dropping it? He's back in house. PC for at least two counts of felony harassment. Um, I don't know that he pointed the gun at him, but we got PC. So, he's still yelling at us and felony PC. Sheriff's office. Drop the gun. Joel opened fire, striking Deputy Thompson in the face with birdshot. Deputy Wrathbun jumped in to take his place, but he was also shot in the line of duty. With both officers down, this brave civilian stepped in to provide covering fire. Hey, give me the air. Shots fired. We have two officers hit in the head. Thankfully, neither wound was life-threatening. Our deputies gathered themselves and received permission to self- extract. The hard part now was getting into Deputy Thompson's car. We got to go back. Yeah, that's my rig. My rig. My rig's down there. No, my car's right here. Yeah, but we got to get into the car. I think his truck's going to block. I'm I'm going to get in for you. Yeah, I'm covering. You hold. Hey, what's your name up there at the Cody? Okay, just keep doing what you're doing. Okay, get in. Boom. Get in. Back seat. Get in. It's open. Two and I are still ready to eliminate the fire hall. We're coming up here. Let's gunshot the fireall. After several hours of tense negotiation, Mr. Young finally surrendered to police. He was so drunk that he had no idea that he had just shot two police officers. Keep walking to me. Walk to the side of my walk to the side of my walk. Walk to me. Walk to me. Walk to me. Walk to me. Do it now. Do it now. Keep walking. On your face. Get on your face. Get on your face. Get on your face. Hands out. Hands out. I got the house. Hands out to your side all the way. Jiren out of the turret. You guys are really making a big out. Keep your taser on him. Holy. All you guys are here for me. Who's got body? I do. You keep focused on it. What is your car? The only one over here. What's your name? Joel. Joel. What? Joel. Who? Young. Joel. Gum. Young. Young. You're on body cam. Audio and video recording. Audio video recorded. Yeah. Give me the light. Listen. Did I have that in my pocket or 6:05? It's all good. Just listen. I'm listening. Okay. Sir, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right at this time to talk to a lawyer and have present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one would be appointed to represent you for any question if you wish. You can decide you can decide any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements. Do you understand each of these rides I've explained? Sure. Sure. Okay. Thank you. This is really This is really Joel. Sure. Joel, let's go over here. No, I shouldn't talk to this guy. Why you going to butt you in the face? I'll go to jail. No problem. You don't have to drag me. I'm going. I don't have nothing. I have nothing. Seriously, I have nothing. Mr. Young, anybody else inside the neighbor? No. My son wanted to come home. I told him not to come by. I didn't really realize you guys were out here. Have a seat. If I did, I would have came out a lot earlier. Our sheriff's deputies had a long road to recovery. Wrathbun nearly lost his left eye while Thompson suffered a brain injury. As for Mr. Young, he was found guilty on two counts of attempted homicide. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison, meaning he'll likely spend the rest of his life behind bars. Back up. Back up. I'm not sick. Put your hands behind your back. I'm not sick. I will tase you, sir. Touch the vehicle. David Kobec might just be the most insufferable person you'll ever meet. The 64year-old from Willoughby, Ohio, was already having one of those days when officer Stacy Wright pulled him over for speeding. Watch how this tough guy tries to manhandle someone smaller than him and then pays a heavy price. Hello. Mozzarella will be police department. Reason why I'm stopping you this speed. 57 and a 35. You're going 57 and a 35, sir. Do you have your driver's license? Proof of insurance? Why are you getting out of the car, sir? My driver's license. 12 radio. This male just stepped out of the vehicle. You step over here now. Have a seat on the ground. Have a seat. I'm not sitting. I'm not sitting. Back off. Back up. I'm not sitting. Put your hands behind your back. I'm not sitting. I will tase you, sir. Touch the vehicle. Put your hands on the vehicle now. Radio, send me units. Roll over on your stomach now. Knock it off, man. Knock it off now. Get your arm behind them. Put your arm behind your back. Hey, get your cops. Get your cops. Get your cops. Shut up. Shut up. You don't do that to a woman. Do you understand me? Why or not? You don't do that to a woman. While Officer Wright likely had things under control, she appreciated the help from the four civilians who came to her aid. Mr. Kobe was arrested and charged with speeding, felony assault, and driving without a seat belt. He was allowed to say a few words before the judge sentenced him to 6 months in prison. Instead of owning up to his mistakes, Mr. Kobe doubled down. He claimed Officer Wright attacked him and rammed him into the ground like Rodney King. He said he was the victim of police brutality and that he was only defending himself. We think the dash cam footage speaks for itself. Please. Get on the ground. Get on the ground. Please. Officer, assistance, get on the ground now. They're going to kill me. Get on. On April 21st of 2024, a sheriff's deputy in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, spotted a white pickup driving erratically in the suburbs outside the city. He attempted to stop the truck for a suspected DUI, but the driver had other ideas. In pursuit, inbound from 22, I'm on the air. Go ahead. Continue. All right, coming up to National now. Looks like he's through the red on National One from National Adam Mary Lincoln 2915. It's a blue GMC. It had to slow for the red at Cesar Chavez and Mosquo. Looks like we're going south on Mosquito now from Cesar Chavez. Speeds are 50. uh roads are driving traffic open. The chase continued down several side streets, eventually spilling onto Leighton Boulevard near the Chapel Garden Apartments. It was only a matter of time before the intoxicated suspect crashed, but that didn't mean the chase was over. Coming up on National here. Slowing for the red. Just through the red. I got a clear left, clear right. Still northbound uh 27 from National now. It looks like he's going to be crash crash crash. Uh National Pierce got me crack at national and pierce. Youring hands now. Hands. Show me your hands. Show me your hands. Leave me alone. Please. Please leave me alone. They got him at gunpoint. Pierce and national. It's a male wife. He's saying, "Please leave me alone. Please. I'm begging you. Show me your hands. Please. Show me your hands. I'm harmless, man. Get out of the car and show me your hands." I'm harmless. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. I'm begging you. Please. I'm begging you. Please. No. No. Go. Stop it. You're going to kill me. I swear to God, you're going to kill me on the ground. I swear to God. Get on the ground now. Please. Please. I'm begging you. Get on. I'm begging you. Please. I'm begging you. On the ground now. Please. Please. I'm begging you. Please. No. For real. For real. For real. I'm begging you. Please. Please get on the ground. No. Stop it. Stop it. God damn it. Get on the ground. No. Get on the ground. No. They're going to kill me. They're going to kill me. Get on the ground. Stop it. Get on the ground. Please. No. Get on the ground. Get on the ground. Please. Officer, assistance. 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. Right here at national in the ground. Get on the ground now. Get on the ground now. Kill me. Get on the ground now. Get on the ground now. Get on the ground now. Get your Get your hands behind your back now. The suspect admitted to using crack cocaine about 2 hours before the chase. He was arrested, charged, and found guilty of recklessly endangering safety. His joy ride earned him 2 years in prison, 2 years of probation, a $500 fine, and 80 hours of community service. As for the gun toteen civilian in his PJs, police said the man returned home once the suspect was in custody. While they appreciated the pajama man's help, they would have liked a heads up. Even if you're trying to help, never approach a police officer with a weapon drawn, especially without announcing yourself first. Ask the police if they want your help before interfering. Always follow their orders and back away when instructed. Remember, these are high adrenaline situations. Police may not know if your friend or foe. All right, just got tagged by a truck. Um, Garrison Garrison. He is in the middle of the intersection facing westbound. He got driver out, camel pants, black shirt. James Macdonald was on a 2-w weekek crime spree. It began on March 11th of 2023 when he stole a red Ford F-150 from a Denver dealership. 2 days later, he stole and trashed a married couple's RV. He also made off with a 9mm pistol they had inside. Days later, Park County deputies spotted James in the stolen F-150. They chased him, but soon backed off due to safety concerns. On March 21st, James stole another F-150 from a different dealership in Franktown. His MO was showing up, asking for a test drive, and then never coming back. Finally, on March 24th, the Denver Police Department's Air1 helicopter spotted James and followed him as he sped down busy city streets. Watch as his crime spree comes to an end thanks to the help of a local hero. He is through Knox still eastbound and he's going to go northbound federal from 10th. He's coming up to Zunai. He's cutting through the gas station on the northwest side to get on to Zunai again. Uh he's I don't know why he did that. He's going to continue across Zunai. still on spear. He's going to go onto the grass on the sidewalk. Cross over Calamoth. Continuing westbound Santa uh westbound Kfax and I don't know if he lost a tire. Maybe he hit something. Um he's still westbound Kfax. Now northbound Fenton from Kfax. Immediate turn into the O'Reilly parking lot. He's uh westbound in the lot. I I can see it's on the rim. It's smoking. A lot of heat from that unders uh underside. All right. Just got tagged by a truck. Um Garrison Garrison. He is in the middle of the intersection facing westbound. You got a driver out. Camel pants, black shirt. Foot chase. They're southbound just west of Garrison. Uh southwest corner continuing southbound. They're fighting. Uh all right, making contact. Johannes Lava Osorio was hailed as a hero after taking James down. He was walking with his wife when he saw the truck crash. His first thought was to help the driver, but then James took off running. He knew he was up to something and decided to chase him. Johan was no stranger to crime. In 2021, he and his family arrived in the US after fleeing Colombia. He vowed to protect his new home and country from criminals like James Macdonald. Thanks to Johann's bravery, James was arrested and sentenced to 40 years in prison. While reflecting on that day, Johan said, "A person like that shouldn't be free on the streets. You see it in action movies all the time. A police officer is chasing a suspect on foot when the suspect starts pulling away. So, the officer jumps in the first car they see and tells the driver, "Follow that guy." On November 19th of 2022, this scene played out on the real life streets of the Czech Republic. An officer approached two suspicious men and asked to see their ID. One of them complied, but the other took off running. That's nothing. Nobody. Nobody. Okay. According [Music] to a translated version of the clip, the officer approached and politely asked both men to show their IDs. When the suspect ran, the officer yelled, "Stop on behalf of the law, or means of coercion will be used." We hope that's what he actually said, and that isn't just a rough Google translation. While cuffing the suspect, the officer asked if he was currently wanted for any crimes. The suspect responded, "Yeah, probably." If you enjoyed this video and want to see more just like it, be sure to click the link on screen now. With that, thank you all for watching and we hope to see you in the next one. [Music]