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On Patrol: Live Season 4: A recap of the August 23, 2025, On Patrol: Live episode (#OPL 04-14) on Reelz, anchored by guest host Ashleigh Banfield along with studio analysts Curtis Wilson, Tom Rizzo, and Sean Larkin, follows below. 

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On Patrol: Live Tonight

The Richland County pursuit that opened the show and a Christian County motorcycle stop both resulted in a huge response from #OPNation during this all-new episode of On Patrol: Live with guest anchor Ashleigh Banfield sitting in for Dan Abrams.

For this On Patrol: Live episode guide, see below for details on all 20 law enforcement incidents across nine On Patrol: Live scheduled police departments. Note: On Patrol: Live returns with new episodes on September 12 and 13, 2025.

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On Patrol: Live Recap for August 23, 2025 (#OPL Episode 04-14)

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  • Richland County, S.C. — Just before air, K9 Specialist John O’Shaughnessy and Sergeant Kenny Fitzsimmons, along with other units, initiate a pursuit of a suspect vehicle that’s allegedly connected to a murder. During the case, the suspect vehicle almost collides with Specialist O’Shaughnessy’s patrol car. After an extended pursuit deputies stop the vehicle. The vocal driver, who says he is scared of police and didn’t know what was going on, is detained. On Patrol: Live caption: “Suspect in custody.” On Patrol: Live guest host Ashleigh Banfield: “Well, that is a high-octane start…holy cow! I don’t think we ever had a start to the show like that. Or maybe we have. I’m just sort of gobsmacked.” Authorities, however, are unsure if the driver himself is actually involved in the murder case. Investigation ongoing.

On Patrol: Live co-host Curtis Wilson: “We see chases like that. The adrenaline flows, not just with those guys, but with us watching as well, because we know what it’s like out there. And being able to stop and control it is important, especially because the pedestrians and other vehicles that are out there, and they did a good job doing that.” Banfield: “Shocking…the fact that the officers nearly bought it — that suspect came flying right at them, within inches.” On Patrol: Live studio analyst Tom Rizzo: “And it’s to try to coordinate who’s taking — you have different jurisdictions. So that’s what’s always difficult, right, is cross-jurisdictional communication is what we consider it. It’s difficult, but then we have the resource of the K9. You always want that dog to be up close as to when the pursuit’s gonna be terminated because you’re gonna use it.”

Ashleigh Banfield: “Holy cow! I don’t think we ever had a start to the show like that.”

Banfield: “So, really interesting to clarify, they were chasing a suspect vehicle, not necessarily a suspect. We really don’t know at this point whether they’ve got the suspect or the vehicle.”

Listen below as Sgt. Fitzsimmons provides some clarification about the pursuit that Banfield describes as an “electrifying” chase. After the sergeant’s comments, Banfield asserts that “So, really interesting to clarify, they were chasing a suspect vehicle, not necessarily a suspect. We really don’t know at this point whether they’ve got the suspect or the vehicle.” Larkin: “Absolutely. Kind of as he was talking about there, the incident sounds like it’s caught on video, what happened. So, obviously, you would hope to have some good surveillance of who your suspects are. At the very least, this gentleman will be interviewed, what he possibly knows about the homicide, why he’s in the vehicle that was used in the homicide, and see if he’s forthcoming. That helps in the investigation if he is not, in fact, the suspect.” Banfield: “If they can get a word in edgewise. Oh, man, that was a guy who was — he had a point to make, shall we say. ” Rizzo: “But it’s not going to change the fact that he ran, though. So, whether you know what’s going on or not, it’s just like a little weird thing where we put the lights on, and we hit the whoop-whoop, you got to pull over. ” Banfield: “The whoop-whoop? It’s as simple as that.”

Near the end of the show, listen as Curtis Wilson and Sean “Sticks” Larkin in the On Patrol: Live studio provide analysis about this investigation thus far into a homicide that allegedly occurred in Columbia. S.C.: “…failure to stop for blue lights and sirens, that’s at the very least for this guy…they’re gonna obviously interview him. ‘How’d you get in possession of this car? What do you know about this?’ Based on what he says, even if he’s not the suspect, they’re gonna take a look at who his associates are, why is he connected to this car. That’ll continue the investigation forward at that point…”

  • Moore, Okla. — Sergeant Spenser Sloan and other units converge on a residence in connection with a alleged stolen trailer that, according to the owner, was supposedly listed for sale on Facebook marketplace. Sgt. Sloan: “The gentleman that has possession of the stolen trailer has several warrants.” Cops stand by while they wait for a search warrant.

Listen as Sergeant Sloan subsequently informs the On Patrol: Live audience that the suspect is not at the location, and cops put the search warrant on hold for now, but they apparently recovered the trailer in the meantime:

  • Lee County, Fla. — On Patrol: Live caption: “Report of assault by hammer.” Deputy Damian Lehmann makes contact with a bicyclist who purportedly was the victim of an attack. One man is detained in the investigation: “I ain’t do nothing.” Banfield update: “That man was detained and released with no charges.”
  • Christian County, Mo. — Corporal Ryan Bradshaw makes a traffic stop on a motorcycle for alleged erratic driving “Why are you driving like an idiot? You’re weaving in and out of traffic.” It turns out that the operator is same disputatious person who Deputy Trevor Guinn stopped on August 2 when items were flying out of the subject’s backpack. The motorcyclist, who insists he’s not trying to be a d*ck, is detained. Cpl. Bradshaw: “You had your chance last time. You though you would learn, but you didn’t learn, so we’re done playing…every time you get stopped, you act like a dick…”To the disappointment of #OPNation, Cpl. Bradshaw ends up releasing the motorcyclist with just a warning. Deputy Guinn is also on scene.

“Why are you driving like an idiot?”

Banfield: “‘I don’t mean to be a you know what….'” Rizzo: “‘I’m just gonna be…I’m just gonna stick with it…’ And he had the same demeanor then that he has tonight. So he must have, like, wrote the book on what not to do when being pulled over.” WIlson: “…he’s got his bag. He says he puts a lock on it, so he learned his lesson from that, but he didn’t learn his lesson from attitude and personality.” Rizzo: “But he’s not trying to be difficult.” Listen as Banfield asks Larkin about the motorist’s initial refusal to remove his helmet:

Listen to Cpl. Bradshaw sum up the stop (“…wanted to argue initially getting stopped…he’s not too law enforcement friendly…”) followed by some panel comments (Banfield: “He took off in a…somewhat respectful way…”):

On Patrol: Live Hour 2

  • Triple Play #2 — Sharonville, Ohio, PD. Banfield intro: “…police found themselves [in] a pursuit with a vehicle that wasn’t stolen, but certainly was ‘hot.'” Wilson: “Officers found themselves in a hot pursuit, literally.”

In the audio clip below, Larkin explains how the car might have caught fire:

  • Clayton County, Ga. — Lieutenant Jonathan Carey and Deputies Malik Clark and Reggie Shepherd respond to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex. The victim was shot twice in the leg. Police search the area for the suspect. Deputy Clark: The victim “is alert and conscious and breathing right now. He said a suspect took towards the front of the complex…so we have multiple units out checking the area…one of our K9 guys on scene, so we’re gonna see if we can do a K9 track or not. and see what else PD needs for now.” Banfield then makes reference to specialized crime-fighting squads such as Clayton County’s Blackhawk Unit. “It’s kind of fascinating what they do,” she says, teeing it up for Rizzo and Wilson to explain further (listen):
  • Christian County, Mo. (pre-recorded segment) — Corporal Bradshaw assists other units pursue a speeding vehicle with no plates that was allegedly doing donuts in the middle of the highway. Deputy Guinn executes a tactical vehicle intervention, TVI, (which is equivalent to a PIT maneuver). Deputy Guinn: “I gave him a love tap.” Three occupants. Twisted Teas allegedly found the vehicle. Cpl. Bradshaw: The driver is arrested for alleged “DWI, felony resisting, and a host of other charges. Female passenger was given a transport back to her parents’ house, and a male passenger was arrested for minor in possession. Hopefully, they use this as a lesson to, hey, don’t run, especially in our county, but (b), don’t drink and drive. It’s not gonna end up well for you, especially when you’re drinking Twisted Tea.”

Banfield: “That was some action. My goodness. You might have a bit of a headache for the next couple of days. What do you think? A little bit? Driver blew a .045, which is under the legal limit, but because he’s only 19 years old, he was charged with excessive blood alcohol content, as well as two counts of aggravated fleeing.” Larkin: “In a lot of states, if you’re a minor, and you test any alcohol in your system, you’re gonna lose your license. That what happens.” Banfield: “We tell our kids over and over again, but this guy seems to have a — he’s a frequent flyer, as they say.”

  • Hazen, Ark. — Chief Bradley Taylor and Sergeant Clayton Dillion make a traffic stop on the highway for invalid insurance. The driver, who has a legal gun in the car, is polite and cooperative. The chief issues a ticket for no insurance, but implies that the citation could be dismissed if the driver obtains insurance between now and the court date and brings the documentation to court “…they’re liable to reduce it down to just court costs only…but you need to get your insurance, okay?” Chief Taylor quips that “I figured you lived in Memphis, Tennessee, you need a bigger gun than that. Just saying, dawg.”
  • Richland County, S.C. — Sergeant Fitzsimmons assists other units on a traffic. The OPL camera spots what appears to be a baggie on the ground. A gun is found. Ball caps, sports jerseys, and DVDs found the vehicle trunk. Banfield: “…so is it just me who suspects that this is stolen stuff?…” Wilson: “You mean to tell me all those bootleg DVDs are illegal?” Banfield: “… DVDs, haven seen one of those — I use them as coasters now.”
  • Knox County, Tenn. (pre-recorded segment) — Banfield intro: “What started as a visit to the dentist turned into a weird game of hide and seek with the deputies.” Officer Jacob Moore and other units search for a suspect upon a report of an armed man who allegedly walked into a dental office. They detain a suspect after a foot search in the woods. Officer Moore: “He’s gonna be facing a slew of charges.” Banfield: “The final charges were public intoxication, and fleeing, as well as resisting arrest.”
  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — Lieutenant Richie Maher backs up his brother, Sergeant James Maher, and other units, in connection with a man who allegedly had a crack pipe. According to Lt. Maher, “apparently they were driving down the street, and this fellow saw them, and shoved his crack pipe under his nuts.” Cops have a long conversation with the subject about the situation. Car search. The subject allegedly has warrants.

Lt. Maher: “…I’m surprised you didn’t tell us the warrants were someone else’s…have you ever heard of the people that tell the police ‘these aren’t my pants’?”

  • Baton Rouge, La. — Officer Caruntal Harrell interacts with a youngster which includes a good-natured foot race. On Patrol: Live caption: “Off to the races.” She advises the young man to respect his mom and stay away from the wrong crowd. Banfield: “Community policing at its best. I love seeing that; giving the 13 year old great lessons in life, and doing a foot race to boot, fully in all her gear.” Listen as Officer Ben D’Armond provides background for the interaction followed by some studio panel comments:

On Patrol: Live Hour 3

  • Lee County, Fla. — Deputy Mike Knapp investigates an allegation of sisters fighting. On Patrol: Live caption: “Report of sibling dispute.” After making contact with both parties, one of whom claims that she was pushed four times, the deputy determines that there apparently is no basis for an arrest.

Deputy Knapp recap: “Nobody had anything. She said, she said, meaning they don’t have probable cause to establish an arrest. Just the accusation alone with no corroborating evidence is not probable cause, so we’re not making an arrest, and they’ll just…separate for the night.”

  • Christian County, Mo. — Corporal Bradshaw conducts a traffic stop. Consensual vehicle search. Syringes found in a suitcase, but the items have a legitimate purpose (for fishing). The cooperative driver is released.
  • Moore, Okla. — Officer Koalton Keller makes a friendly traffic stop on an SUV pulling a trailer. “Stopping you because you don’t have any trailer lights, but it looks like you got bigger issues with the blown tire.” A wobbly tire turns out to be the spare. No license. “I’m not trying to cause too many issues, so mainly want to make sure that y’all get home safe.”

Richland County, S.C. — Sergeant Fitzsimmons makes a brief traffic stop after a car passed him while he was conducting a traffic stop and then releases the driver. “This gentleman thinks it’s a good idea to be obnoxious.”

Listen to this interaction:

  • Baton Rouge, La. — Corporals Wendy George and Scott Hinson make contact with a driver of a truck in the middle of the road that allegedly hit one or more parked cars. Per Banfield, the driver “seems to be in a very precarious position.” Paramedics summoned to the scene and remove the man from the vehicle. Banfield: “I am trying as much as I can to figure out what kind of yoga was going on in that car…in a very strange position in the front seat, passenger seat, dashboard…”

Corporal George recap: “We seem to have a little car accident. He was coming southbound on this street and ended up hitting one car that bounced across the street, hit another, and he ended up wedged in between the seats in the front. But EMS is determining that his sugar is low, and he is a diabetic, so he’s having a medical emergency, and that’s what caused it.”

  • Moore, Okla. — Officer Keller responds to a report of an alleged fight at a restaurant. He investigates on scene. Sgt. Sloan subsequently makes a traffic stop on a vehicle towing a big boat whose driver allegedly might be “causing issues.”

Listen to Sgt. Sloan discuss the status of this investigation thus far:

  • Lee County, Fla. — The On Patrol: Live camera provides a close-up of frog. Banfield: “Might be small, but they make a hell of a racket…very loud. Cute little guys, though. That’ll be Kermit for tonight.”
  • Richland County, S.C. — At a traffic stop, Sergeant Fitzsimmons backs up other officers during field sobriety testing of a motorist. The latter is arrested for alleged DUI. Car search: bottles and cans allegedly found. Sgt. Fitsimmons claims that “this gentleman had a DUI a year ago, he admitted to, which [is] probably why his license is already suspended…”
  • Knox County, Tenn. — As the episode concludes, Officer Caleb Snyder responds to a call where someone is allegedly blocking a driveway
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