On Patrol: Live Season 4, All-New Episode, Tonight

On this Valentine’s Day weekend, an On Patrol: Live recap of the televised police ride-alongs, plus commentary from studio host/executive producer Dan Abrams with two captains — studio analyst Tom Rizzo (Howell Township, N.J., PD) and guest studio analyst Khaliqa Wheatley (Walton County, Fla, sheriff’s office) — follows. This recap also includes the often-provocative or playful social media reaction to the incidents in the field

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As #OPNation (i.e., the show’s followers) is well aware, and for those viewers and/or social media users new to the program, On Patrol Live on Reelz is more or less a reboot or rebrand of Live PD.

Updates from Last Weekend

On Patrol: Live Tonight — Friday the 13th Edition

A Clayton County standoff, shots fired in both Daytona Beach and Clayton County, and various traffic stops and disturbances in the various jurisdictions were notable in this all-new episode of On Patrol: Live on Reelz. The studio tech who runs the bleep button was very busy during this edition of the show.

In this On Patrol: Live episode guide, see below for details on all 21 law enforcement encounters across 10 On Patrol: Live scheduled police departments on the current roster (although Christian County and Lee County did not appear). Check back for updates.

On Patrol: Live host Dan Abrams: “We are gonna have a lot to update you on tomorrow on First Shift.”

Programming Notes

There were no Triple Play segments on Friday night. In fact, no pre-recorded segments aired at all in this new episode tonight, which may be a first for On Patrol: Live.

Curtis Wilson is again not in the Jersey City, N.J., On Patrol: Live studio this weekend. Common sense suggests that the longtime OPL co-host and Richland County, S.C., deputy sheriff is, or might be, more or less on part-time status with the show under his current contract because his appearances on OPL have become increasingly rare.

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On Patrol: Live Recap for February 13, 2026 (#OPL Episode 04-53)

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  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — On Patrol: Live caption: “Suspect fleeing with felony warrants.” In the video clip below, Sergeants Christopher Maher and Keme Okoya assist other officers on this call; a man is detained on scene. On Patrol: Live caption: “Suspect in custody.” Heavy bleeping.
  • Baton Rouge, La. — Officer Devon Johnson conducts a traffic stop on a truck allegedly for tail light issues and failure to signal. The motorist is somewhat irate. Abrams: “This would be the difference between a non-functioning tail light and a nonexistent tail light.” Corporal Brett Usey provides zip ties so that the driver can attach his license plate to the rear of the vehicle. The driver is apparently released with a warning.

Abrams: “Captain Tom Rizzo, you said you were not surprised that Corporal [Brett] Usey had the zip ties in his car.” Rizzo: “Zero shock. Anybody’s gonna be able to fix that situation and have the tools on hand…he’s got duct tape. I’m gonna guarantee you, got WD-40. He’s got it all…” Abrams: “Like that old show, Let’s Make a Deal…it’s like ‘who’s got a toothbrush, who’s got this?’…” Captain Wheatley: “It could be flex cuffs…I think he’s probably missing a bungee cord. Didn’t he have that last time?” Rizzo: “He’s a walking Leatherman.”

  • Toledo, Oho — On Patrol: Live caption: “Report of foot pursuit.” Officers Jack Oberthaler and Stone York head to the scene to assist. Officer Oberthaler: “…He was originally stopped a bike. Sounds like he went down an alley, ditched the bike, took off on foot, and we’re just kind of in the area right now. They think he may have hunkered down in one of these yards…”
  • Hazen, Ark. — Chief Bradley Taylor makes a traffic stop at a rest area. Alleged odor of weed. Chief Taylor: “You know what makes it illegal? You sitting behind the steering wheel smoking pot.” On Patrol: Live caption: “Marijuana found.”The driver, who apparently has a medical marijuana card, is released with a warning that he risks a DUI if he drives while allegedly high.

Abrams: “We’ve seen so many times on this show…see people with marijuana, and the answer is, ‘just stomp it out…this isn’t a big deal to me.’ But when you start getting into lying about it, and make them search, makes them more suspicious, and wonder what else is in the car because the truth can set you free.”

Listen below to some of Chief Taylor’s interaction with the motorist:

  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — Sergeant Keme Okoya and another officer respond to a disturbance. They make contact with a man outside a residence who says he was attacked. They then detain a younger man on scene. The other officer to the subject: “You’re bugging for no reason…I’m gonna punch you in the face if you spit on me…” On Patrol: Live captions: “Drunk man trespassing,” “Suspect in custody.” Heavy bleeping.

Sgt. Okoya’s preliminary assessment: “So as of right now, what we got is this male, I guess, invited him inside of his house, and he broke into his actual room and started pushing him and hitting him. So the person I just talked to Maced him….in self-defense just to get him away. So he said he wants to press charges. So we’ll get in contact with him. We’re probably gonna have to get him medical attention since he’s got Mace on his face, but well get in contact with him, and see his side of the story.”

Abrams: “So the other guy involved here, saying that he was sort of serving as a good Samaritan, taking the guy in, that’s what he said. And it didn’t pay off.” Rizzo: “And even if he doesn’t want to press charges, right, that’s like what we talk about, in a protective custody situation…” Abrams: “Well, we were getting nervous watching him walk in the street…we were like, ‘whoa.’..” Rizzo: “…he’s got Mace in his face. He’s having a rough go.”

Sgt. Okoya update: “So we made contact with the other half. Obviously, as you guys can tell, he didn’t really say too much…it’s not really a crime for the guy not liking you. So he’s gonna be going to jail tonight for battery on a 65-year-old male. He’s highly intoxicated or possibly on narcotics. He’s gonna go the hospital also because he got Maced. So after he goes and clears the hospital, he’s gonna be going to jail today.” Abrams: “That would be defined for anyone as a bad day.”

  • Baton Rouge, La. — Corporal Wendy George and other units respond to what Abrams describes as a report of a lovers quarrel. A male is sitting on the hood of a female’s car to allegedly prevent her from going to a family party. Cpl. George to the male: “You can’t tell somebody what they can and can’t wear…she’s a grown person…you can’t hold somebody hostage because…they’re not wearing the right shorts…” On Patrol: Live caption: “Just say yes to the dress.” Abrams: “This might be called a waste of time for law enforcement.” Captain Wheatley: “Yes: This is a conversation they could’ve had at the house before they left.” Abrams: “Rather than having him sitting on the car.”
  • Berkeley County, S.C. — Corporal BJ Nelson conducts a traffic stop. Cpl. Nelson: “…I’m talking to him. Obviously, he’s all over the place, not listening. He’s nervous. He’s a cocaine user, but he said he doesn’t have any on him today. So he gave us consent to search the car…and see what we can find.” On Patrol: Live captions: “Coke in the coke?,” “Cocaine found.” The driver is detained. Abrams: “The old formula of Coca Cola with a little cocaine in it.”

Listen below to Cpl. Nelson’s incident recap (“…he’s gonna be taking a ride for that for possession of cocaine”):

  • Baton Rouge, La. — Officers Johnson and Caruntal Harrell on a traffic stop. The two male occupants are subsequently released with no charges.
  • Clayton County, Ga. — Deputy Devon Brown is one of many police officers who converge on a residence on a report of a barricaded suspect. Lieutenant Joseph Toombs, who is back on duty from the January 31 officer-involved shooting, is among the cops on scene. Abrams: “…time is on their side. So they’re going to take their time here, [not] rush in…” Sergeant Nimmons, a police negotiator on scene, speaks with the subject on the phone to get his side of the story and convince him to come out: “Just because your a convicted felon, it doesn’t mean that your a bad person…” Captain Wheatley: “…At this point, he just wants to be heard. Who doesn’t, right? So she’s working…to kind of get his behavior to change…she’s also trying to build that empathy with him…” SWAT also deploys to the location. The standoff remains unresolved during the show.

Abrams: “…The good news is [Sgt. Nimmons] has been remaining in communication with him. He has been saying that he’s concerned that because he’s a convicted felon that’s he’s gonna be blamed for a fight, it seems, with his brother…”

Listen below to Captains Wheatley and Rizzo discuss various important considerations involved in the law enforcement response to an incident of this kind:

Deputy Brown: “I think the turkey is laughing at me.”

Abrams: “…and a goat approaching with other animals…” Rizzo: “Distraction at that. Turkey’s gobbling.” Captain Wheatley: “It’s like my house with three chickens.” Abrams: “You actually have three chickens?” Wheatley: “I do — three chickens…” Rizzo: “See that: The goat went from the bottom to the top of those steps in one leap.” Abrams: “Don’t underestimate a goat. You know what they say about — there’s a reason they call him the GOAT.”

Listen below to Deputy Brown’s update on the still-ongoing situation:

On Patrol: Live Hour 2

  • Toledo, Ohio — Officers Oberthaler and York assist other officers in detaining a man. On Patrol: Live caption: “Suspect in custody.”

Listen below to Officer Oberthaler’s incident recap:

  • Toledo, Ohio — Detectives Mychael McAninch and Jeff Milum on a traffic stop for allegedly running a red light and a potential window tint infraction. No valid license. The driver is released with a warning and told to park the car on a side street. Abrams: “And he still didn’t say thank you.”
  • Hazen, Ark. — Chief Taylor makes a traffic stop on an 18-wheeler that allegedly almost struck his squad car: “You almost clipped me…instead of moving to the left, you crossed over, and hit the rumble strip…” The friendly motorist, who apparently is a “novice truck driver,” is released with a warning. As an aside, Chief Taylor quips “In a week worth of training, they turn you loose. And they think police need more training.” Abrams: “Look into taxi driving — starting with a smaller car, less challenging.” Rizzo: “Smart car and then move up.”

Listen below to Chief Taylor’s brief post-stop remarks:

  • Knox County, Tenn. — Officer Devon Wirtley and other cops make friendly contact and have a wide-ranging, and perhaps a TMI, conversation with two female pedestrians, one of whom an officer gives a ride home. Abrams: “Now I think they found the allegedly drunk young woman at the McDonald’s…remember, a friend said that she was drunk, and she was going to McDonald’s, but didn’t have money.” On Patrol: Live caption: “Situationship explained.” Officer Wirtley: “Well, turns out it’s just a couple of drunk girls walking around at night; one of them wanted a coke at McDonald’s. So they both checked out. They’re not in trouble or anything. They just need to make better decisions.” Abrams: “And she also gets a ride home.”

Listen below to the studio panel banter about the parameters of a situationship:

  • Richland County, S.C. — Master Deputy Tyler Perry in a high-speed chase.

On Patrol: Live Hour 3

  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — Sgt. Maher heads to an apartment complex on a report of a possible attempted carjacking, which he says is subsequently confirmed by officers on scene, and then search the area for suspects and a suspect vehicle.
  • Richland County, S.C. — Sergeant Kenny Fitzsimmons makes contact with a complainant at a residence upon a report of an alleged home invasion. He also briefly talks with the apparent or alleged other party on the phone.
  • Baton Rouge, La. — Officers Johnson and Harrell on a friendly traffic stop and provides the driver with some advice about Valentine’s Day gifting. On Patrol: Live caption: “Last minute gift ideas for Valentine’s Day.”
  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — Sgts. Okoya and Maher, plus many other cops, respond to a shots-fired call at an apartment complex with the shots heard on OPL from the camera in Sgt. Okoya’s car. Four or five males are detained on scene one of whom is allegedly or purportedly the shooter. Heavy bleeping. Abrams: “Part of what makes this difficult is that we saw one person walking with a long gun, but then the officers were directed in a different area.” The shots-fired investigation is ongoing. Security camera footage to be reviewed.

Watch Sgt. Maher’s preliminary recap in the video clip below, which also includes some commentary from Tom Rizzo:

Listen below to some earlier commentary from Captains Wheatley and Rizzo, plus Sgt. Okoya on scene, about this incident (Captain Wheatley: “…They’re just being detained, because at this point, we have no idea what’s going on. We can hear how confusing, see how confusing, that is…”):

  • Clayton County, Ga. — Deputy Brown and numerous units respond to a report of shots fired in front of a police station from a vehicle and apparently another nearby location. Rizzo: “…This goes back to the same thing in Daytona. It’s just going off the audible. It’s trying to track down a location just based upon audible only. Very difficult to do.” Cops search for a possible suspect vehicle. Investigation ongoing.
  • Clayton County, Ga. — On Patrol: Live caption: “Report of stolen vehicle.” Deputy Brown is re-dispatched to assist other cops on this call at a gas station. A subject is detained on scene. Deputy Brown: “Big-ass Penske truck.” See video clip above.
  • Hazen, Ark. — As the episode concludes, Chief Taylor conducts a traffic stop; see the video clip below:
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