On April 1st, 2021 in Manop, Florida, Deputy Sheriff Shawn Mcwigan was on patrol when he spotted a Chevy Suburban running a stop sign, making a right turn onto County Road 234 and swerving into the oncoming lane. When officers activated their emergency lights and sirens to signal the driver to stop, the suspect ignored the command and sped away. The chase began in the parking lot of Cafe Risque and continued on to County Road 234. During the pursuit, the suspect threw a can of Terapen Cryossphere beer out the window. Drove the wrong way on US 441 and then returned to the proper lane. >> Florida Chevy signal one, signal two, just threw a beer out the window. lane of traffic. >> Yes. Once he drops down to 45, I'm going to hit him. 70. The suspect accelerated up to 100 mph in a construction zone while flipping his middle finger at Deputy McGee heading toward Maring County. He's flipping me off. 30. I'm kidding. Head down. Back up to 80. That FHP is coming back up on me. Several times, deputies attempted to perform a tactical stop, but the suspect evaded capture, even attempting to ram a patrol car. Stop sticks were deployed, but failed. The pursuit continued with support from the Florida Highway Patrol, FHP, along with deputies Brian Jones and Jasper Stevenson. block now. We're coming up with Randy northbound. We're going to 80 southbound. Next up here due to the construction right here around those cars. Yes, he's on the inside lane now. Back on the outside lane veterans to the south 100. >> Eventually, Deputy Stevenson executed a successful pit maneuver. Even then, the suspect tried to continue fleeing, but his vehicle was boxed in by Deputy Mcwigan, FHP troopers, and assisting units. The suspect was taken into custody safely. trying to back out of it. >> He was identified as Richardson, who was already on probation in Citrus County for DUI and a previous fleeing charge. He was also a suspect in a similar case in Marian County [music] and his driver's license had been revoked. The new charges against Richardson include fleeing and eluding law enforcement, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, driving with a suspended revoked license, reckless driving, and violating probation in Citrus County. [screaming] >> Byron, Georgia, July 15th, 2022. Late in the afternoon, Byron police received an urgent call about an SUV swerving erratically, repeatedly crossing into the oncoming lane, and nearly causing head-on collisions. When the vehicle reached the intersection of GA Hawaii 42 and Hawaii 49, several quick-thinking witnesses blocked the road to prevent a potential disaster. Officers arrived on scene, ordered the SUV to stop and approach the vehicle. Inside was the driver, later identified as 24year-old Sierra Hibbert of Warner Robbins, who remained silent and ignored commands. Concerned she might attempt to flee, officers deployed stopsticks near the tires. Suddenly, Hibbert shifted into reverse, slamming into a vehicle behind her, then drove forward, ramming into an officer and a Byron patrol car. She reversed again, then accelerated forward, striking two witnesses and another patrol unit before speeding north on GAY49 with a blown tire. Patrol units attempted to block her path, but the SUV continued recklessly. Hibbert reversed into a third patrol car, then accelerated forward once more, crashing hard into the first unit she had already struck, leaving it heavily damaged. She's not going to make it far. Go. Heat. Heat. [screaming] audio. At last, along Y49, Byron officers closed in and boxed the SUV, bringing it [music] to a stop. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene. A young child was found inside the vehicle but was unharmed. [screaming] I got in the car. You need some help over here. >> I got you, >> sir. >> Ma'am, >> we got it. I know I'm buckled, sir. I know I'm buckled, sir. >> Sir, >> I didn't do anything. I didn't do it, sir. >> You just tried to kill 10 people. >> No, I did not. Sir, >> Alex, what happened? >> Sir, stop. Sir, [screaming] I didn't do it. Stop. You have >> Why have you done? Stop. Stop. I didn't I didn't do it. >> It won't fit. It won't fit. >> Did it make it fit? >> Stop. I did not do it. I did not do whatever you guys are talking about. I did not do anything you guys are talking about. >> You need to direct three police cars. >> No, I did not. >> And a couple others about three freaking stop signs ago and started saying that I was driving a recklessly. I was not. >> You could have killed that kid. I didn't do anything. >> Yes, you did. You almost killed three [ __ ] people. >> Don't even ask how. >> How? You killed three people right now. >> Put in my car. Yeah. >> Yeah. No, we're good. Thank you. >> No officers or civilians sustained serious injuries, though multiple patrol cars were damaged. The Peach County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation and pursuing criminal charges against Hibbert. Hillsboro County, Florida. September 24th, 2023. Just one careless moment by a vehicle owner in Riverview turned into an opportunity for two teenagers to steal a red SUV and immediately dragged the entire stretch of I75 into a high-speed chase. Responding to the report, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper quickly closed in on the SUV. However, the teenage driver refused to comply with the stop order, repeatedly evading tactical approaches, veering across the grass and driving side by side with the patrol car. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. On a less crowded stretch of road, officers decided to execute a pit maneuver. The precise maneuver sent the SUV spinning out and disabled it. There's a corner. There's a corner. Show me your hands now. Show your hands. Get out. Get on the ground. Get on the ground now. The teenagers were quickly subdued and taken into custody, bringing the dangerous pursuit to an end. Both teens now face charges of grand theft auto and fleeing to elude. Despite their young age, this reckless act not only places them in serious legal jeopardy, but also put the lives of many road users at risk. On April 10th, 2025 in Zelwood, Florida, police patrolling the Florida Highway spotted a white Genesis G7 with tinted windshield traveling on the highway. Officers activated their lights and sirens to signal the driver to stop. Instead of complying, the suspect accelerated and fled. Holy holleyolley.com making a U-turn. everything. Whether it's different west. >> The vehicle sped southbound at over 90 mph in a 35 mph zone, repeatedly running stop signs and veering into oncoming lanes. Recognizing the danger, officers executed a pit maneuver, forcing the car to stop on a grassy median. Before being apprehended, the suspect opened the door and threw a brown backpack onto the road. Stand by. >> Put your hands up. Get on the ground. Get on the ground. >> Get on the ground. [music] >> That was a successful 73. He's potting object. Is there any >> inside the bag? Police discovered multiple bags of marijuana, cocaine, [music] a digital scale, plastic baggies, and unidentified white powder, and nearly $2900 in cash. >> 1871 for the 1871. I'll control 10 clear3. the phone. Heat. The suspect, identified as Sydney Paul Hayes, born February 4th, 1990, was arrested at the scene. He claimed he fled because he believed his driver's license had been suspended. Hayes now faces multiple charges, including fleeing and eluding with reckless disregard, leaving the scene of a crash, trafficking marijuana, transporting cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and tampering with evidence. He was booked into the Orange County Jail, Florida. On November 28th in Jacksonville, Florida, a Florida Highway Patrol officer attempted to stop a silver Volkswagen Jetta for an improper lane change. Instead of complying, the driver suddenly accelerated, ran a red light, and sped onto I95 at nearly 95 mph. >> Getting back on I 10 for Jackson. It's going to be Friday the 28th of November. Victor Alpha Victor 46. It's going to be on Volkswagen jet 95. I'm sorry. 95 south. I got stopbound. Original violation was to pull him over for improper lane change. Also known as Stockton exit eastbound to a westbound. Um started on the red light jacks. This traffic is uh moderate. Speed is 95. Jackson had a witness. I had her name over the gas. >> The vehicle continued to swerve recklessly in an attempt to escape until it struck a roadside sign and veered into a ditch. >> All right, Jack. She just hit a sign. He's just Singapore. Just Singapore right here. >> I did not. >> Hey, put your hands on the windshield. Move your face out the way. Move your face up. Move it. >> Yeah. Close your eyes. Close your eyes. Get in your face. Smoke poured from the hood as officers quickly approached, broke the window, and pulled out a man in his 40s wearing a blue shirt. No injuries were reported. The man was arrested at the scene and now faces multiple charges, including fleeing, reckless driving, and resisting law enforcement. >> Tiang in St. John's County, Florida. December 19th, 2023. A stolen blue Cadillac turned Interstate 95 into the scene of a high-speed chase. Deputies with the St. John's County Sheriff's Office spotted the vehicle traveling southbound near mile marker 312 and contacted the Florida Highway Patrol to assist in apprehending the suspect. >> 10149. Is any of us in touch? Heat. Heat. >> [music] >> The driver, identified as Geriah Riley, accelerated to flee, reaching speeds of up to 140 mph while ignoring emergency lights and sirens. After several miles of tense pursuit, law enforcement surrounded the vehicle and forced it to a safe stop. Okay. Get out of the car. Get out of the car. Get out of the car. >> Get on the ground. Get on the ground. back. >> The suspect and two female accompllices were taken into custody at the scene. A search of the car uncovered multiple items believed to be stolen. [music] Riley now faces charges of grand theft auto, fleeing and eluding law enforcement, and reckless driving. The two female passengers are also facing theft related charges. >> Tallahassee, Florida, November 5th, 2024. Florida Highway Patrol, FHP, received a report of a stolen green Mitsubishi with Florida tag LMJ13 speeding down Rich View Road. When troopers spotted the vehicle, they activated emergency lights and sirens, but the driver refused to stop and accelerated. Make sure you turn. The car swerved into the opposite lane at the intersection of Paul Russell Road and Appalache Parkway, nearly causing a head-on collision. Troopers closed in and executed the first pit maneuver, but the suspect continued fleeing. The Mitsubishi sped off again, forcing troopers to perform a second pit maneuver, pushing the car into a pedestrian guardrail. The impact jammed the door, preventing the suspect from escaping. My car is 12 hours. We smell this. Better stop. >> Show me your heads. >> Show me your head. is Get out the car. Get out the car. Get out the [ __ ] car. Get out the car now. Get out the [ __ ] dog. Come this way now. Come this way now. Get the [ __ ] over here now. Get over here. Get over here. Get the [ __ ] over here. Get out. Get out the [ __ ] car. Get out. Get out. [screaming] Get out. Get out. You're going to be greedy. Get out. Give me your [ __ ] ass. Give me your [ __ ] hand. >> When officers managed to open the door, the driver was quickly taken into custody. The suspect was identified as Antoine Jones, who had just stolen the Mitsubishi. Jones was transported to a hospital for evaluation before being booked into the Lyon County Jail, facing charges of grand theft and fleeing law enforcement. Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties, Florida. June 2nd, 2024. A stolen Dodge Ram sparked a pursuit across counties, putting multiple roadways in danger. Heat. Heat. Stand on traffic. Oh, he's going back. He's mouth. He's going back. He's coming through. He's coming through. I'm going east. >> Yeah, he just got away. Now mark Do we have any flank strips up there? There's a lieutenant right in front of me. >> 73. 73. Go ahead. You just what? >> 46. You just 46. Coming up to 47. >> 46. Coming up at 47 14 around 4:20 in the afternoon. Santa Rosa deputies spotted it traveling northbound on SR87. The suspect drove against traffic, endangering numerous motorists. As it approached a mile marker on I 10, deputies executed a pit maneuver that brought the vehicle to a stop. 73 contact blue3 contact blue single 73 contact Okaloosa single single single four That's it. >> The suspect fled on foot, but was quickly taken down by a K-9 and given medical aid at the scene. The suspect was transported to the Okaloosa County Jail with no bond, facing multiple charges, fleeing and eluding law enforcement, reckless [music] driving, resisting an officer, throwing a dangerous object at a patrol car, along with additional charges from Santa Rosa County, including carjacking, aggravated assault, possession of a stolen vehicle, and other reckless driving offenses. At around 2 p.m. on July, 2024 in Florida, trooper Brandon Kano of the Florida Highway Patrol initiated a pursuit after spotting a black sedan traveling at 90 MAPE in a 70 MPH zone. The vehicle initially pulled over onto the emergency lane in compliance with the officer signal. However, just as the female driver stepped out, a male passenger slid into the driver's seat and sped away. for this traffic for 138. 138 1020. >> During the pursuit, speeds reached up to 135 mph [music] as the suspect recklessly raced through busy intersections, endangering other motorists. >> 18 Bravo. >> 18 Bravo. Travel. We're going to be going westbound on 44. >> Westbound 44. Do you have speed? >> Going to be going about 115 mph. >> At an intersection, Trooper Cano executed a successful pit maneuver, causing the suspect vehicle to lose control and crash into a fence. The male driver then jumped out, fled on foot, vaulted over a fence, and disappeared into a wooded area. After a 45minute search, the suspect was apprehended at a residence on Pan Street in Dland. >> Got to be on 44. Got to be on 44. The suspect, a repeat offender with 11 prior convictions, now faces [music] charges of fleeing law enforcement, reckless driving endangering the public, and excessive speeding, with additional charges likely due to his probation status. He was identified as Patrick Brian Gordon, a career criminal with 31 felony charges and 11 prior convictions. Gordon's license had been suspended. He had three prior DUI convictions and was wanted on multiple active warrants, including high-speed fleeing, driving without a license, providing false identification, and heroin trafficking. Palm Beach County, Florida, August 18th, 2023. Near midday, the Lakew Worth Regional Communications Center alerted units that the Fort Lauderdale Police Department was in pursuit of an older white Kia Optima suspected of being involved in an armed carjacking. The vehicle was traveling northbound at high speed on Florida's turnpike near mile marker 93. Troopers Germaine Yapz, Elvis Nolasco, and Lucas Tvaris set up a blockade near the Lakeworth Service Plaza at MM94. As the Kia passed by, the units immediately joined the chase. The suspect drove recklessly, weaving through lanes, speeding, riding onto the shoulder, and repeatedly endangering other motorists. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. At MM97, Trooper Nolasco attempted a pit maneuver, but the suspect suddenly slammed on the brakes, disabling Nolasco's vehicle. Trooper Yepz quickly took the lead and continued the pursuit until MM 106, where the suspects still maintained high speeds and drove out of control. At that point, Yapz's vehicle suffered a right rear tire blowout, forcing him to stop. >> Approaching some traffic lighting for class smoking up tire. We got a unit bounty signal for you. He's getting up at Southern Boulevard. Southern Boulevard. You guys take number two. >> Continuing northbound past Southern Boulevard. I'm right on them. Approaching TJ 97. Remind those units. School zones. Remind them school zones of a helicopter. >> You turn back. Trooper Tvaris remained in pursuit and executed a successful pit maneuver. The suspect's vehicle spun out and was disabled. Can you advise the helicopter still on the ground? We have officers at gunpoint. The driver, later identified as Leas MacArthur Corker Jr., a repeat offender with a lengthy criminal history, was taken into custody. Corker now faces multiple charges, including reckless driving causing property damage, aggravated fleeing, and eluding law enforcement, and driving with a revoked license. Florida, December 27th, 2022. An early morning car theft in Hillsboro sparked a pursuit that stretched from Tampa all the way to Madison County. The stolen vehicle was reported to law enforcement and every mile of highway became part of the search grid. By around 2 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol received word the stolen Ford F-150 had been spotted in Madison County, more than 200 m from the scene. Troopers moved in as the truck accelerated in an attempt to escape. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Here's our vehicle. That is signal 10. It says involved in a violent carjacking with injury. And they're going to probably try and get a hero up. I just had an unmarked goal car right I'm not sure if he's going to try it or something. I'm not sure what a nice day. We have Madison County in the unmarked road. step. They want to come up and take over their hand. They got one unit ahead of us. A precise pit maneuver spun the suspect's vehicle sideways, sending it into a nearby tree line. With no way out, the suspect was subdued and handcuffed on the spot. 836 >> 1753 bit. The driver was identified as McKenya Thomas, who was transported to the Madison County Jail. Thomas faces multiple felony charges, including carjacking, grand theft, and aggravated battery against the vehicle's owner. >> Vero Beach, Florida, January 8th, 2023. A red Audi sedan failing to stop at a stop sign led to a pursuit through residential streets. Around 11:10 in the morning while on patrol, officers observed it turning from 27th Avenue onto 43rd Street without stopping at the stop sign when the patrol car activated emergency lights. The driver identified as Kowana Wright maintained her speed and continued northbound on 28th Avenue. Even with sirens blaring and blue and red lights flashing, she not only ignored their commands, but quickly began carrying out a plan of her own. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Still rolling 35. Try to get a clear when traffic clears up behind you. >> By 45th Street, the driver continued weaving 35 to 50 mph in a 35 mph zone. Seeing that she would not comply, officers conducted the first pit in the 3,800 block of 45th Street, sending the car onto the grass shoulder before looping through 44th Manor. Wright cracked the door as if to bail out on foot, but then shut it and hit the gas again. That bold move forced officers to act to protect both her and the community. The second pit maneuver spun the car 90° and brought it to a stop. In the final moment, she crashed into a tree at about miles hour. milesPH. The suspect was quickly taken into custody. >> Yes, 104 just conducted a pit on it. Look like they're going to bail out on the front. >> Let me see your hands. Let me see your hands. Let me see your hands. Get on the ground now. Watch crossfire. Watch crossfire. Crossfire. Let me see your hands. Let me see your hands. Let me see your hands. Get on the ground now. Watch crossfire. Watch crossfire. Crossfire. Get on the ground. Get out. Get on the ground now. Get on the ground. You're going to get dog bit. There's a dog in the back of this car. You're going to get dog bit on your stomach. >> Get on the ground now. Come this way, guys. We're good. Go ahead. Lay on your stomach. >> Lay on your stomach. >> I can clear the back seat. The back seat's clear. >> Yep. >> We're just going to go up and cuff. Just cover the vehicle. Okay. Hold on. Good. >> Yep. >> Here. Put hands behind your back. [music] >> Go ahead. Clear. 1033. Got one. Custody. Vehicle's clear. >> Thank you. >> Yep. Roll. Roll on your side. Knees to your chest. Knees to your chest. >> Knees to your chest. >> Yep. Then stand up. >> You want to secure her in your vehicle, please? Records showed Wright's license had been revoked since 2016 and suspended effective March 13th, 2017. She also had an active warrant for failing to appear in court on charges of driving while suspended and operating an unregistered vehicle. Previously on May 16th, 2023, Wright had also been cited for driving while suspended. She now faces two new criminal charges. Driving with knowledge of a suspended license [music] and fleeing by refusing to stop. Leyon County, Florida. November 2nd, 2024. A seat belt stop turned into a high-speed pursuit through Tallahassee, ending with a string of criminal charges. At about 10:34 p.m., Officer B. Ruiz received information about a blue Kia with Florida Tag 83 Dryier that had just fled from the Tallahassee Police Department on US90 earlier at the intersection of FAMU Way in South Adam Street. The suspect had been stopped for a seat belt violation, but sped off, even driving into oncoming lanes. Still southbound coming up to Tennessee Street. Units coming down. >> Westbound Tennessee. Westbound Tennessee Street. Uh LCS reference. We are on the channel, but we are not using as a patrol channel. We can only hear you. We're not talking. Hey, just an FYI, we got Highway 20 blocked um just uh west of And Church as it comes this way. >> All right, there was another pit attempt in front of Dale Earnhard Chevrolet. Two pit attempts unsuccessful. Vehicle is eastbound Tennessee Street. Where is it at? >> Eastbound Tennessee through Bluntstown. Southbound Bluntstown. Southbound Bluntstown from Tennessee Street. >> He ran the left side of my car. Where's he at? He said eastbound on Tennessee about eastbound, boys. Turn around. Turn around. Turn around. Turn around. >> Turn around. We have the red crime scul. [music] Get up there. >> Go around. Go around. Go around. Yeah, buddy. >> Lost the tire. >> Street south. Officers coordinated the pursuit near Pensacola Street and Sentry Park Drive. They successfully executed a pit maneuver, bringing the vehicle to a stop. Damn. Straight danger. How do you do that to you? >> Inside were three occupants. The driver, Malik Aiz Miller, along with Kendrick Kelly and Jav Stanley. All three were handcuffed at the scene. A search of the vehicle uncovered [music] 75.5 g of marijuana in Miller's phone. He admitted he had just purchased the drugs and fled out of fear, even apologizing to the pursuing officers. But that's an apology police couldn't accept. Miller now faces charges of fleeing with reckless disregard, striking a patrol vehicle, and possession of a large quantity of marijuana. Lakeland, Florida, January 9th, 2025. At approximately 2:49 p.m., Trooper A. Jones of the Florida Highway Patrol observed a black Camaro traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on Memorial Boulevard. The vehicle also matched the description of a car that had just fled from the Auburnale Police Department. Troopers quickly initiated a pursuit and the driver identified as Jaziel E. Callero Newz weaved recklessly through multiple streets. This method of escape almost never works out, especially when barreling into blind intersections. At George Jenkins Boulevard, troopers H. Saunders and M. Sodto joined the chase. at the intersection of Kathleen Road. The vehicle ran a red light and struck an SUV and a sedan that were stopped at the light. Two victims inside the SUV were trapped and had to be extricated by rescue crews before being transported to the hospital. The suspect's vehicle was disabled, ending the pursuit. All right, let's go ahead. We're still north. I don't know where the four radio. >> 12 21 13 Now at 12135 starting we got three people injured. What's the 1020? Not showing anything. >> Kathleen, George Zen. Kathleen George. >> Yeah, we need EMS. >> That's where. >> Upon approaching the scene, troopers discovered a micro Draco firearm under a blue backpack. 49.4 g of raw marijuana. a scale with marijuana residue, two Glock magazines, one Micro Draco 762 magazine, a programmed Camaro ignition key, a key programmer, a screwdriver, and a Florida license plate BV18W. Reported stolen. A VIN check confirmed the Camaro had been stolen out of Miami PD. The suspect was charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, driving while license suspended, fleeing and causing injury, possession and trafficking of more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of a modified semi-automatic firearm and ammunition as a prohibited felon, and possession of burglary tools. Elatchua County, [music] Florida. September 18th, 2023. A 2013 yellow BMW suspected of being stolen in connection with a homicide led deputies into a tense pursuit along US Highway 441. The driver, identified as Javon Stefon Barkley, accelerated and fled the moment patrol units moved in and activated their emergency lights. Stop stick. I'm going be in the right lane. Try to push into the left lane. Uh, some of you guys already on the gr right in front of you. >> One lane. One lane. Go ahead. Put in a fast lane. >> The suspect drove recklessly, weaving through traffic and even onto the median to evade officers. Fast leg. Put a fast leg. He's turning him now. Foot him now. Mike driver. You pass rocky point yet? Bring it around a bit. >> Back southbound. [screaming] >> Not for Mar County. See if they're getting an area 366. I'm on 346. Headed to 441. Are getting back up to 70. No traffic, but we're going to come up on light traffic. >> Angel, you say he's back on the prairie >> southbound. I'm south of area 1,000 block. I'll set a stop sign. Can we box him? >> Speeds are around 80 mph. >> [screaming] >> one that stopped 114. >> In the end, a precise pit maneuver [music] forced the vehicle to stop. Barkley was taken into custody and transported [clears throat] to Shan's ER for medical evaluation. Hit the crash. >> Felony stop, guys. Remember what you're doing. Stop. Block traffic back in the back, please. >> The investigation revealed that the suspect had an active warrant out of Marian County for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Records also showed he had 13 prior driver's license suspensions, including three indefinite suspensions on January 31st, 2022, October 3rd, 2022, and June 5th, 2023. The suspect now faces charges of fleeing, failure to comply with a lawful stop order, and driving while license suspended or revoked. These actions not only constitute serious violations of the law, but also demonstrate a blatant disregard for human life and public safety. Flashing lights and sirens are not an invitation to test your speed. The streets are not a racetrack, and the police are not spectators cheering you on. No matter how fast your car is, the radio and coordination of law enforcement are even faster. Running only makes the consequences worse. Choose safety and respect the law because no one wants to end up as the main character in videos like these.