6 High Speed Police Pursuits and Foot Chases Caught on Camera
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Suspects often flee for minor offenses like suspended licenses or open containers, escalating charges significantly.
- ❖Police use various tactics, including PIT maneuvers and K9s, to end pursuits safely.
- ❖Foot chases can be prolonged and complex, especially in wooded areas or storage facilities.
- ❖Juveniles fleeing police face serious consequences, including taser deployment for resistance.
- ❖Drug-related pursuits often involve suspects attempting to discard evidence during the chase.
Insights
1Drunk Driver's Reckless Pursuit
A driver, initially pulled over for an improper turn and speeding, fled, crashed into a fire hydrant, and then attempted a foot chase. Officers quickly apprehended him, noting he was 'drunk as hell' and had alcohol in the car, leading to multiple charges.
The officer initiated a stop for an improper turn and speeding (). The driver crashed into a fire hydrant and then ran on foot (, -). Officers apprehended him, noting the smell of alcohol ().
2Unlicensed Dirt Bike Rider's Costly Escape
A dirt bike rider without a license plate fled police at speeds over 100 mph. After a prolonged chase, he crashed and was apprehended. He admitted to running because he lacked a license, turning a potential ticket into charges for driving under suspension (third offense), failure to stop for blue lights, and reckless driving.
An officer pulled over a dirt bike with no tag (). The rider reached speeds over 100 mph (). After apprehension, the rider stated he ran because he didn't have a license (), leading to charges for driving under suspension, failure to stop, and reckless driving ().
3Impaired Driver's Erratic Behavior
A gold BMW with no plates, initially spotted doing donuts, led police on a pursuit characterized by stopping and taking off again, indicating impairment. Officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle, apprehending three young suspects. The driver was charged with DWI, felony resisting, and other offenses, while a passenger faced minor in possession.
A gold BMW with no plates was spotted doing donuts (). The vehicle stopped and took off multiple times (, ). A PIT maneuver was used (). Three suspects were detained (), and the driver was charged with DWI, felony resisting, and other charges, with a passenger arrested for minor in possession (-).
4Juvenile's Extended Foot Chase
A 15-year-old juvenile, part of a group throwing rocks at cars, initiated a lengthy foot chase through woods, a creek area, and a public storage facility. Despite efforts by multiple units, a drone, and K9 deployment (later called off due to age), he was eventually tased and apprehended after repeatedly attempting to flee. His mother was present and visibly upset.
Police responded to a disturbance involving a suspect in all black who fled on foot into a wood line (, ). The suspect was identified as a 15-year-old juvenile, leading to K9 deployment being called off (, ). The chase continued through a public storage facility (). The juvenile was eventually tased and taken into custody (, ). His mother was present and upset ().
5Narcotics Suspects Discard Evidence
A red Nissan Ultima, observed leaving a high narcotics area and rolling a sidewalk, fled a traffic stop. During the pursuit, passengers repeatedly threw narcotics out the window and swerved at an officer attempting to deploy stop sticks. The chase ended when the vehicle hit a mailbox, leading to arrests for aggravated fleeing and tampering with evidence.
An officer attempted a traffic stop on a red Nissan Ultima leaving a high narcotics area (, ). Passengers threw 'dope' out the window (, ). The driver swerved at an officer deploying stop sticks (). The pursuit ended when the car hit a mailbox (), resulting in arrests for aggravated fleeing and tampering with evidence (-).
Lessons
- Understand that fleeing from law enforcement, even for minor infractions, will almost certainly escalate charges to felonies.
- Recognize that police use a range of tactics, including K9 units, PIT maneuvers, and tasers, to ensure apprehension, increasing risk to suspects.
- Avoid driving under the influence or without a valid license, as these are common triggers for pursuits and lead to severe legal consequences.
Quotes
"I'm going to put the dog on you if you do anything stupid. Turn around the gun."
"I swear to God if you put that hand in front of you, keep it behind your back. Okay."
"Why didn't you just stop at the gas station? Like, I'm I'm genuinely curious."
"I mean, you're going to run the dog around the car anyways and find an excuse to search it. So, fuck."
"He's only 15. All right. So, we just got to update that the suspect that we're looking for right now is a 15-year-old juvenile. So, that's going to be a negative on the K9 cuz can't have dogs biting little kids even if they decide to make grown people decisions."
"You going to write a check that your ass can't cash from by doing dumb ass?"
"We observed this car leaving a high narcotics area. As it went to leave, it completely rolled the sidewalk into the road. So, I tried to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle immediately fled."
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