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Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Head On Collision

Lansing, Michigan — On Tuesday July 2, 2024, at approximately 1:00 pm Livingston County Central Dispatch advised Officers that the Ingham County Sheriff's Office had been in pursuit of a Stolen Vehicle that had just been taken in a Home Invasion where the offender implied that he had a weapon and would kill the victim. Deputies were advised the pursuit was terminated and the vehicle was last seen Eastbound on Grnad River Ave, east of Webberville. Deputies and MSP Troopers spotted the vehicl...

ATV Rider Crashes into Police Cruiser

New Haven, Connecticut — On April 28, 2024 at 3:40 p.m., New Haven Police Officers were assigned to a dirtbike/ATV detail to address on-going complaints of riders illegally and recklessly operating in the city. Officers responded to the area of East Rock Park on the reports of a group congregating there and used Farnam Drive to access the park. Farnam Drive has been closed to all vehicular traffic since 2020 and is only open to pedestrian traffic.

While the officers were driving up Fa...

Police Pursuit Ends in a Wrong-Way Crash

Lacey, Washington — On April 3, 2024, Lacey Police officers responded to a home in the 1200 block of Boone ST SE where a male had been shot in the neck/shoulder and stated that he was unable to move. Witnesses on scene described an altercation between several subjects, which ended in the suspect shooting the victim and fleeing the scene with a female in a red Jeep that ended up being a rental car. The victim was taken to Harborview. LPD officers and detectives searched for the suspect, iden...

Stolen Car Chase Ends in Crash

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — On Sunday, March 31, 2024, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Deputies were forced to perform a TVI (Tactical Vehicle Intervention), forcing a woman in a stolen car off the road. Deputies noticed the woman, 37-year old Jennifer Mustin, driving erratically on I-35 northbound, and performed the TVI just south of Seward Rd. when she refused to pull over. Mustin faces a long list of charges including Eluding, Reckless Driving and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.

Police Pursuit Ends in Rollover Crash After a PIT Maneuver

Chatham County, Georgia — On January 19, 2023, Georgia State Patrol Troopers were patrolling the area of GA-17 and GA-204. As they were patrolling, they overheard a Chatham County PD officer attempt to stop a car that fled from him. One trooper communicated with Officer R. Santoro, who later stated that, he attempted to perform traffic stop with a white Nissan Murano with the back window glass broken out, bearing a Georgia license plate on Canebrake Road. The Nissan fled into the drive of a...

Police Use PIT Maneuver To Stop Fleeing Driver

Huber Heights, Ohio — On February 27, 2024, just before 12:15 p.m., a car rammed an unmarked police vehicle during an investigation near Gettysburg and Kammer avenues in Dayton. Police did not say what type of investigation was underway nor what led to the investigation. The vehicle then fled, which prompted a pursuit for felonious assault on a police officer. The pursuit ended on I-70 westbound at the exit for 201/Brandt Pike in Huber Heights. A cruiser can be seen hitting the left rear si...

Car Crashes into a FedEx Truck During Pursuit

Webb County, Texas — On February 8, 2024, a smuggler in a Chevrolet Equinox led Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Troopers on a high-speed chase on FM-1472 in Webb County. The smuggler Alejandro Prado of Laredo, crashed into a FedEx truck and proceeded to evade. He eventually  stopped and bailed out. Prado was arrested and charged with evading arrest and smuggling of persons. Troopers discovered that he was smuggling seven illegal immigrants from Mexico. Seven illegal immigrant...

Cops Catch Fleeing Vehicle With Grappler

Lenexa, Kansas - Two dayshift Lenexa Police Sergeants were out patrolling when they tried to make a traffic stop that turned out to be a stolen car. The driver attempted to elude but he was no match for the Grappler Police Bumper. The driver was safely taken into custody and has been charged by the Johnson County District Attorneys Office with the stolen car, felony fleeing, possession of meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Reckless Driver Fleeing From Deputies

On October 29th 2023, Deputies were out patrolling the streets in anticipation of the busy Halloween night. Around 1:30am, Deputies spotted a vehicle driving recklessly near State Road 60 on 58th Avenue. A traffic stop was attempted but the driver fled from deputies reaching speeds over 100mph. The vehicle drove into a residential neighborhood where it struck one of the pursuing patrol vehicles. Deputies successfully stopped the vehicle after a PIT maneuver near the 7600 block of State Road 6...

Suspects in Stolen Vehicle Crash During Police Chase

Fayette County, Georgia - On September 15, 2023, The Fayette County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) arrested 3 men after a vehicle pursuit and manhunt, successfully apprehending Marcus Morris, 21, of Riverdale, GA, Brian Reynolds, 20, of Riverdale GA, and Derrick Strong 20, of Atlanta, GA. At approximately 5:20 p.m., FCSO deputies located a stolen vehicle leaving the QuikTrip near Highway 85 and Corinth Road. As deputies approached the area, the suspects initiated a pursuit. The pursuit continued unt...

Trooper Use PIT Maneuver To Stop Wrong Way Driver During Chase

Tampa, Florida - On Monday, August 14, 2023, around 1:04 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troopers received information that a dark in color sedan was traveling southbound in the northbound lane of State Road 589 near mile marker four. As FHP responded, Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) advised they located a vehicle matching the description and were attempting to conduct a traffic stop; the vehicle then fled, leaving the Deputies to follow while providing loca...

Police Cruiser Struck While Responding To Call

Grand Rapids, Michigan - On July 4, 2023, around 3 a.m., a K9 team with the Grand Rapids Police Department responded to reports of a break-in when their cruiser was hit by a speeding Jeep at Madison Avenue and Hall Street. The car was estimated to have been traveling at least 75 mph, three times above the speed limit. the driver and four passengers ran off after the crash. The officer was pinned and needed to be removed from the cruiser by the  Grand Rapids Fire Department. He was not hu...

Chase of Stolen SUV Leads to Rollover Crash

Ada Township, Michigan - Kent County Sheriff's Office Deputies received a report of a stolen vehicle in the 500 Block of Village Springs Dr SE around 6:30 AM.  Sometime before then, suspects were able to steal a black Ford SUV with the keys left in it. Just before 7:15 AM, KCSO deputies spotted it along Lake Eastbrook BLVD and attempted to stop the stolen SUV. The vehicle fled northbound on the East Beltline Ave. The SUV ran a red light at Burton St and struck a westbound Ford Taurus cau...

Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends in Overturn Crash

Jefferson County, Tennessee - On July 2,2023 at around 6:33 p.m., Jefferson County Central Dispatch advised deputies that Knox and Sevier County deputies were in pursuit of a stolen Ford F-250 traveling East on I-40. Deputies attempted to deploy spike strips at two different locations but were unsuccessful. The suspect exited I-40 and began traveling north on I-81 and officers with the White Pine Police Department deployed spike strips at exit 4, that resulted in the right front tire to be de...

Officer Crashes Into a Fence While Chasing Fleeing Suspects

Mad River Township, Ohio – On May 22, 2023, three suspects drove throughout Springfield before robbing a woman at gunpoint. One of the suspects went into the home and stole $40 in cash as well as the victim’s Chevy Equinox. The Chevy was ditched in a parking lot. Police recovered it later. Police spotted the van at a mini-mart in Springfield about 8:30 a.m. Monday. Police were pursuing it when it crashed in a ditch on Fairfield Pike and Garrison Road just outside Enon. One of the three ju...

Police Chase Stolen School Bus Through Farmland

Shelbyville, Indiana – On May 30, 2023, around 10:15 a.m. a school bus driver was practicing routes for a summer class and was nearby when a suspect jumped in the bus and drove off. The bus driver immediately reported it stolen. No children were ever on the bus, officials said. The bus, driven by suspect Chad Murdock, 32, was followed by Batesville Police and ISP Troopers as it entered Decatur County. The troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, and Murdock did not stop and fled from ...

Drunk Driver Crashes Into Church

Plant City, Florida – On May 7, 2023, around 6:30 a.m., a Florida Highway Patrol trooper saw 25-year-old Damian Alfonso Rios speeding north on Willow Oak Road as he came to the intersection. The trooper said Rios didn't stop at the stop sign and instead turned west onto Turner Road. FHP says the chase eventually ended up westbound on State Road 60, where Rios attempted to turn right near Mud Lake Road but drove onto the west shoulder and struck Iglesia Dios Con Nosotros. The trooper said Ri...

Smuggler Leads Texas Troopers on a High-Speed Chase

McAllen, Texas – On April 18, 2023, a smuggler led Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers on a high-speed chase on IH-2 in McAllen. After losing control and crashing, the driver, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was placed under arrest for evading arrest and smuggling of persons. Troopers pursued a passenger who bailed out and ran across IH-2. Four illegal immigrants were apprehended and referred to U.S. Border Patrol.

PIT Maneuver Stops Fleeing Vehicle

Peachtree City, Georgia – On April 3, 2023, Inisha Rumors Christopher,33, and Anthony Dixon, 34, were breaking into cars in several jurisdictions. A citizen told authorities they noticed the pair trying to open the Line Creek Nature Center car doors. Once officers arrived, the suspects immediately drove off. Dashcam video showed the black car blow past a stop sign. Inisha Rumors Christopher,33, and Anthony Dixon, 34, were breaking into cars in two other counties and three different parks. 2023-04-05 21:57:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Man Leads Officers on Backward Chase

Piqua, Ohio – On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, A Piqua Police officer attempted to pull over 63-year-old Christopher Morrison for a traffic stop on South Street, when the man began to flee the scene while in reverse. During the chase, Morrison reached speeds of at least 45 mph. Continuing to drive backward, Morrison turned onto Candlewood Boulevard and made his way around one curve before losing control of his vehicle.

Morrison collided with a tree and spun his vehicle before stopping in ...

Suspect in Stolen Box Truck Rams Patrol Cars To Escape Arrest

Pierce County, Washington – On February 7, 2023, deputies were dispatched to reports of a stolen box truck parked in a driveway near 192nd St E and 79th Ave E in the South Hill/Graham area. When deputies arrived, they confirmed the truck was stolen and saw a male driver, identified as 32-year-old Andrew Aaron Avary, a female passenger, and a dog asleep inside it. There was also drug paraphernalia in the truck. Deputies knocked on the window and ordered Avary to exit the stolen truck. Avary ...

Burglary Suspect Jumps Through a Glass Window to Escape Police

Atlanta, Georgia – On February 11, 2023, Zone 3 Crime Suppression Officers received information on the location of 49-year-old George Delmar, a burglary suspect with multiple active arrest warrants. Officers responded to 532 Cleveland Avenue and located the man inside an apartment there. As officers began entering the apartment, the man fled and jumped through a glass window to escape. Officers outside the apartment pursued the man on foot. Tasers were deployed several times, but they did n...

Reckless Driver Leads Deputies On High Speed Chase

Flagler County, Florida – On January 27, 2023, around 2:00 p.m., District 3 Crime Suppression Team (CST) deputies attempted a traffic stop on a blue Mercedes traveling north on I-95. 21-year-old Zachary Teytelbaum took off at high speed, lost his rear bumper and drove recklessly into Flagler County, but was followed by Air One. Teytelbaum ultimately gave up and was taken into custody in Flagler County by VSO Chief Deputy Brian Henderson, Flagler County Sheriff's Office Rick Staly and CST de...

Deputies Use PIT Maneuver To Stop Fleeing Wrong-Way Driver

Livingston County, Michigan – On January 8, 2023 at approximately 8:20 am, Deputies from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle displaying a stolen registration plate while traveling westbound on I-96 near M-59 in Howell Township. When the deputy activated the emergency lights, the 2021 Toyota Rav4 accelerated in an attempt to flee from the deputy reaching speeds over 100 mph. A Fowlerville Police Department officer was in position on westbound I-96 about a mile ...

Cops Chase and Arrest Carjacking Suspects

Atlanta, Georgia – On December 27, 2022, officers with the Atlanta Police Zone 3 Crime Suppression Unit attempted to stop a vehicle that was stolen at gunpoint earlier in the day. The passenger inside the stolen vehicle attempted to flee on foot, but Ofc. Connell was able to quickly apprehend the suspect after a foot pursuit and utilizing his taser. The driver of the vehicle surrendered and was apprehended by Ofc. Tabor. Officers recovered two loaded firearms on the scene. The driver was id...

Deputies Capture Wanted Fugitive Trying To Escape Arrest

Daytona Beach, Florida – On January 5, 2023, Deputy LaFoucade, Sgt. Zimmerer and the East Volusia Crime Suppression Team were out on proactive patrols Thursday in Daytona Beach looking for wanted fugitive 37-year-old Cedric Beasley. When spotted on a traffic stop, Beasley took off on a foot race but was apprehended shortly thereafter by LaFoucade. Beasley was arrested on his warrants for throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle, felony battery, grand theft, and tampering with a wi...

Officers and Good Samaritans Lift Car Off Trapped Cyclist

Watsonville, California – Several Watsonville Police Officers and good Samaritan helped rescue a cyclist trapped under a stolen car. That 65-year-old cyclist is in stable condition and recovering from his injuries. The incident unfolded late last week when officers attempted to pull over a driver in a stolen Honda near Main St. and Pacifica Blvd. As they approached the stolen car, the driver, 22-year-old Enrique Garcia, jumped out of the moving car and ran off. The moving car then struck th...

Suspect Crashes Stolen Car During Police Chase

Battle Creek, Michigan – On December 11, 2022, around 4:30 p.m., Kalamazoo public safety officers began to chase the 18-year-old suspect in a stolen vehicle. The car got on eastbound I-94, at which point the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office took over. Police say the chase reached speeds of 100 mph. The car eventually got off the highway at Capital Avenue in Battle Creek. Eventually, a Battle Creek Police Department officer threw out spike strips, disabling the suspect vehicle. BCPD says ...

Driver Crashes into Deputy's Patrol Vehicle During Traffic Stop

Ocala, Florida – On November 26, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Deputy Latham conducted a traffic stop in the 2500 block of SW Highway 484, in Ocala. After contact was made with the driver, the occupants agreed to exit the vehicle while further investigation was conducted. Corporal Marton responded to assist Deputy Latham with his investigation. While standing by with the occupants of the stopped vehicle, Corporal Marton encouraged them to move onto the shoulder of the roadway in order ...

Cops Smash Glass To Wake Passed Out Driver

Duluth, Georgia – On November 15, 2022, Duluth Police Department was dispatched about a man who was passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle. Arriving officers and Gwinnett Firefighters noticed the driver was indeed passed out with music blaring inside. Officers attempted to wake the driver by pounding on the window but failed. Officer Lucas used a tool to shatter the window to gain entry into the vehicle. Officers located vodka and beer cans strewn throughout the interior of the car. The d...