This Weekend’s On Patrol: Live Highlights

On Patrol: Live — i.e., Live PD 2.0 — premiered on the Reelz channel in July 2022 and generally follows the same basic format as its A&E network predecessor in which videographers accompany cops on night patrol in real time.

About 50 On Patrol: Live cameras go in the field with the law enforcement officers during the ride-along on Friday and Saturday evenings.

An On Patrol: Live recap follows.

Disclaimer

The On Patrol: Live disclaimer appears above.

Moreover, as the the Live PD disclaimer appropriately indicated during its run, and that still applies, not all outcomes are known or final.

Criminal charges, if any, may have been reduced, dismissed, or never filed.

When alleged criminal activities are depicted on On Patrol: Live, all suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Further, please understand that the incidents aired on the show, and/or a description of same as briefly summarized below, including but not limited to any arrests, constitute mere allegations. The content presented herein is for entertainment purposes only.

Initial assessments, commentary, or observations about the incidents made by the studio hosts or cops or On Patrol: Live — or anyone on Twitter or on another social media platform for that matter — may be incomplete and/or incorrect, and no endorsement herein of that content is intended or implied.

On Patrol: Live Summary for January 27, 2023 (OPL Episode 151)

  • Beach Grove, Ind. — After attempted traffic step, cops pursue driver in slow-speed pursuit who allegedly blew through multiple stops and red lights. Driver finally pulls over and is detained at gunpoint. Officer “Drug baggie there; hopefully she didn’t eat it.” Car search; various drugs allegedly found. Driver allegedly admits to consuming drugs. EMTs called to the scene. Vehicle towed.
  • Richland County, S.C. — Traffic stop; dark window tint. Passenger who got out of car and lives on the street appears to be nervous; he is released.
  • Memphis, Tenn. — Following just-released bodycam video, the hosts discussed the Tyre Nichols death after a beating by Memphis police officers. After reading a statement from Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Host Dan Abrams noted that “we all had a chance to briefly watch that before the show,” and then asked co-host Sean Larkin for his thoughts. Larkin: “It is just as Sheriff Lott said right there, it does not reflect the men and women…who do wear the…badge and uniform and do this job…no good cops, no administrators, across this country want people that believe that’s how policing should be. They don’t want them employed…they’ll obviously have their day in court, but very disturbing to see.” Co-host Curtis Wilson, a Richland County deputy sheriff, added that “this type of action erodes the community trust that we built up to work with the community…it sets us back when you see incidents like this.”
  • Volusia County, Fla. — Deputies respond to complaint of neighbors throwing rocks at a home. Deputy Aleece Duffy interviews complainant and then attempts to contact neighbors who aren’t home. Deputies at the scene are flagged down by another resident over a missing six-year-old boy. After a search, the youngster is subsequently found safe.
  • Spotsylvania County, Va. — High-speed pursuit on highway and through residential area. Sgt. Ray Pittman quarterbacks the chase with superb driving skills (which prompts much social media accolades) and perhaps gives a new meaning to PIT maneuver. Another deputy eventually rams the subject’s vehicle at apartment complex, blocked in, and he is taken into custody. Pittman: “He had to be stopped; that was too crazy.” Abrams describes the sequence as a “long, dangerous, and amazing pursuit.” Passenger is interviewed and released. Pittman explains that the extensive pursuit started out as a simple traffic stop for reckless driving: “Subject rammed several police cars including myself, endangered the lives of just countless people, vehicle probably stolen as well, so all ended well, nobody’s hurt. That’s all that matters is we’re able to stop him before anybody got hurt.”
  • Berkeley County, S.C. — Deputies respond to report of an alleged domestic incident and search for suspect in wooded area. Suspect detained.
  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — Cops and K9 conduct foot search of man who fled vehicle. K9 tracks suspect to a home, but homeowner says the subject isn’t there. Cops search residence and verify that. Blood spatter outside may instead be paint. Suspect is apparently still at large. Sgt. Mike Bryant: “For right now, it’s sounding like a real whodunit. Whoever got out of the car, left blood, clothes, shoes, everything, mere steps away from her back door, so…she’s allowing our guys to go in and check the residence. Haven’t found anything yet, and everything else is secure…we’ll do our due diligence, and if nobody’s there, nobody’s there…but they won’t get away next time.”
  • Nye County, Nev. — The Murphy family (Lt. Eric Murphy and Deputy Cody Murphy) pursue fleeing motorcycle. Pursuit is cancelled. Cody Murphy: “Pretty light traffic throughout the entire pursuit….motorcycle clearly going over 100 miles per hour. At one point, we were able to catch up to him a little bit. He pulled away from us at 105. At this point, we’re coming back into our area…we just need to shut it down. There’s a huge safety risk as we start getting in this more congested area especially at a time of the night it is. People are out, they’re shopping, they’re going to the store, they’re picking up food. We’ve also got a big off-road race in town that is causing more population in our area. So our undersheriff just called it.” Larkin: The Nye County deputies are “driving those larger trucks because of the off-road capabilities they have to have out there. And they’re just not gonna be able to keep up with a street bike especially on those straightaways.” Wilson: “Not only that, but it’s also dangerous for the motorcycle because of the fact of the injury that could happen.” Abrams: “Right; you actually also have to worry about the suspect, not just can you catch him.”
  • Spotsylvania County, Va. (pre-recorded segment) — Deputies respond to report of woman allegedly cursing at customers outside of convenience store. Possible alleged shoplifter. Manager gives woman trespass notice. Subject appears intoxicated and requires to deputies to assist her to stand up. Deputy: “You got to help me help you.” Subject is arrested for public intoxication. Abrams points out that she is arrested for her own safety.
  • Richland County, S.C. — Deputy responds to report of disturbance at convenience allegedly involving an an armed woman in bathroom using a needle. Deputy Rebekah Smith questions female pedestrian outside of a motel. Turns out that she was carrying a water gun and denies injecting drugs.
  • Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Traffic stop. Driver allegedly registers .110 on breathalyzer, and is arrested on suspicion of DUI. Wife shows up at the scene. Abrams: “The wife is playing attorney there — questioning the validity of the result.”
  • Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Traffic stop in residential area for alleged stop sign violation. Driver allegedly didn’t pull over right away; he may have tossed some baggies out of the window. During the interaction, a woman shows up who allegedly tried to grab one of the bags; she is taken down and cuffed by Officer Joe Benson, the son of Officer Chris Benson. They allegedly were in cahoots, as Abrams had theorized. Both arrested on alleged possession-related charges. Abrams: “That’s quite a twist…” Benson: “While traveling up the roadway, a female was actually following down the street, which we thought was odd to begin with, because not many people get involved following you down the street. When we get to the place where the suspected narcotics were, I see the female bend over and actually grab the narcotics. I take her into custody. The sergeant actually saw her own the phone as we were going up the street, so we believe there are connected. He was on the phone with her, directing her where to go and follow us down the street. It’s very odd that she followed us to that specific spot, and actually picked up the narcotics while we were there, right in our presence. Very foolish thing to do.” Cops applied for a warrant to search the vehicle.” Abrams: “And many of you, by the way, I saw there was a lot of the OPNation was on Twitter, also making their own guesses, etcetera. And those of you who were with me on this ended up being right. Doesn’t always happen.”
  • Wanted Update — In a follow-up to the January 13 broadcast, the alleged Uber carjackers in Houston were arrested possibly as a result of a tip from On Patrol Nation.
  • New Wanted segment — A brave nun foiled an alleged attempted copper theft in Buffalo, N.Y. Turns out that the building had aluminum gutters. Abrams: “When it comes to copper, they got ‘nun.'”
  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — Cops pursue fleeing vehicle, followed by a foot pursuit in wooded area where he is detained. Abrams: “K9 Zeus taking a bite out of crime.”
  • Crime of the Night — Abrams: “An Indiana man proved to be a ‘slippery’ suspect.”
  • Beech Grove, Ind. — Cops respond to a report of a man parked outside of residence who is slumped over the wheel of his car. He tells officers he came out to smoke. May have fallen asleep. Cops verify with brother that the subject lives at the residence. No law enforcement issue.
  • Spotsylvania County, Va. — Deputies serve felony warrant on friendly, compliant man at his residence.

On Patrol: Live Summary for January 28, 2023 (OPL Episode 152)

  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — Officers respond to a shooting call amidst a domestic dispute at a residence. One man is in custody after being tased. The alleged altercation was between mom’s boyfriend and her son. Much of the irate man’s dialogue with cops is bleeped out. Cops and EMTs. remain calm during the tirade. House search pending a search warrant to locate a weapon or shell casings. According to Sgt. Bryant, charges could possibly include an aggravated assualt with a deadly weapon.
  • Volusia County, Fla. — Deputy Brady Bergeron responds to domestic incident at trailer park; ex allegedly violated restraining order. Deputies interact with female complainant and then search for the other party who denies the allegation. He is subsequently arrested for allegedly violating the injunction. Abrams: “His story is a bit inconsistent here.”
  • Richland County, S.C. — Traffic stop; speeding and tag lights not working. Female driver is indignant and much of her dialogue with deputies is bleeped out. Deputies determine she is driving on a suspended license. She subsequently calms down. Deputies give her break and release her with warning. They part on good terms. Abrams: “A lot of police officers getting yelled at tonight.”
  • Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — After securing a search warrant, officers search vehicle from Friday night’s drug-tossing incident for contraband.
  • Spotsylvania County, Va. — Traffic stop; distracted driving. Driver allegedly was watching a cooking show. She gives Sgt. Pittman a litany of personal issues. Graphic: “Not today Rachael Ray.” If her license checks out, Pittman to release her with warning.
  • Beech Grove, Ind. — Officers respond to a report of a woman screaming at residence. Turns out to be a dog fight. Abrams: “They just want to confirm everything is on the up and up.”
  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — Officers investigate a hit and run by a truck at an apartment complex. Woman and baby in car but they are okay. Officers locate truck driver’s apartment and question him. Sgt. Marcus Booth: “Does that sound like a ground-man story?” Adult victims positively ID the truck driver.
  • Nye County, Nev. — Deputies respond to a 911 hang-up at community center. Apparently a false alarm. Deputy Nicholas Huggins: “They’re having a party…somebody is obviously dancing or something, accidentally hit the SOS button on their phone. With the new smartphones, we get these a lot…seems like they’re having a good time. Everything seems good, so we’ll go on and get out of here.”
  • Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Officer Jimmy Verdekal advises bar patrons that a vehicle parked outside at the corner needs to be moved.
  • Beach Grove, Ind. (pre-recorded segment) — Truck driver fleeing from traffic stop. Wilson mentions mutual aid between departments when necessary, and Lark explains the PIT (precision immobilization technique) also known as a tactical vehicle intervention (TVI).
  • Beach Grove, Ind. — Traffic stop; driver allegedly tests .190 on a breathalyzer. He is arrested on suspicion of DUI. Abrams: A “perfect example of someone who needs to be off the road.” Relative comes to get car so it doesn’t have to be towed.
  • Missing segment –– Altoona, Pa.
  • Berkeley County, S.C. — “Erratic” male at gas station/ conveniences store detained. Deputy Hannah Davidson refers to the area as a hotspot. Paramedics called to the scene to transport subject to hospital.
  • Berkeley County, S.C. (pre-recorded segment): Abrams: “Two men outside a Piggly Wiggly who were shopping for something other than groceries.” Alleged hand-to-hand drug transaction. One man detained for drugs and a warrant. Wilson: “You have these issues that are going on, you get people who are there, suspicious people, so they let law enforcement know what that happens there — being pro-active. They go out and they spot and see suspicious activity, and even suspicious people, and it ends of being something like this, a drug transaction taking place.” Larkin: “That’s why these no-loitering signs are so important for private businesses to put these out. Because it is private property, so we have to have a reason to be there, to deal with somebody, when we see somebody hanging out that shouldn’t be there. It gives us the opportunity to come up and talk to him.”
  • Wanted segment — Belknap County, N.H.
  • Nye County, Nev. –Traffic stop; erratic driving. Driver denies drinking. Released with warning. Deputy Huggins: “He doesn’t smell like alcohol. I’m not seeing any indication or signs or symptoms of intoxication. It might just be his age there that I’m seeing. He’s a little bit slow processing…he doesn’t seem to be intoxicated. I’m not seeing his eyes bloodshot…his driving pattern definitely indicates that maybe it’s about time for the driving to stop, but I don’t think alcohol is the reason.” Released with warning for not maintaining a lane.” Abrams: “And maybe we should be asking Sean Larkin if he’s had anything to drink tonight based on the fact that he almost fell out of his chair…questions about what is in his mug remain.”
  • Volusia County, Fla. (pre-recorded segment) — Deputies respond report of fight between step-daughter and stepdad which alleged involved biting. Female is arrested for allegedly battery on a senior. The studio hosts note that the court will determine wo was the actual aggressor.
  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — Sgt. Booth interacts with driver who he suspects was trying to pick up a prostitute on the street. He is skeptical of the driver’s explanation for why he is in the area and was backing up. Booth jokes that he “just started” on the job this week, and that the driver “might have a bright future as a crossing guard.” Driver released with warning; a ticket for similarly situated individuals sometimes might “mess with their livelihood” as CDL licensees, Booth implied.
  • Nye County, Nev. — Deputies respond to report of a fight in progress at an RV park. Male party had already left area on foot. Female party tells deputies it was verbal only, just screaming and yelling. Deputy Huggins: “It seem like he just split to cool off. we’ll keep an eye on the area…if we can’t locate him, we’ll move on.”
  • Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Traffic stop on car with flags that allegedly ran a red light. Driver seems to admit that he was on the phone. “Officer Verdekal: “You can’t make this stuff up.” Released with warning.
  • Beech Grove, Ind. — Traffic stop; alleged DUI arrest. Officers place plastic on back seat of cruiser. Driver repeatedly insists that “I love you guys.”
  • Crime of the Night — Police chase of stolen car in Columbia County Wisc., with female owner in back seat. After a high-speed chase, suspect is apprehended and faces a long list of charges. Victim is okay.
  • Richland County, S.C. — Deputies back up Columbia, S.C., police on shooting call at residence at county line. One man shot, but he’s going to okay. Columbia has primary jurisdiction over the incident. Wilson mentions that the two jurisdictions share resources to work together to solve crimes “and get these criminals off the streets who commit acts like this.”
  • Spotsylvania County, Va. — Sgt. Pittman spots parked vehicle with its lights on. Appears be a couple getting busy. Pittman tells them to “find another place to do your business.” Abrams: This is what happens when you’re in a public place doing private things.” Larkin: “Dan said this happened to him while he was in college off-camera, and I said ‘were you by yourself?'”
  • Berkeley County, S.C. (pre-recorded segment) — Traffic stop on truck for lights infraction. Driver says he had one beer and informs deputies that he just got out of jail. Drugs found in vehicle search; driver arrested for alleged possession.
  • Richland County, S.C. — Traffic stop on alleged reckless driving vehicle that matches the description of the car in the Columbia incident. Open container prompts probable cause car search. Deputies determine that the occupants aren’t the suspects and release them on good terms with a lot of joking back and forth and bonding over basketball. Deputy Salmond: “They’re good to go.”
  • Berkeley County, S.C. — Traffic stop on older couple. Car search; open container.

Parenthetically, A&E and the production company for On Patrol: Live, along with the Reelz channel, have lawyered up.