This Weekend’s On Patrol: Live Highlights, Commentary, and Social Media Activity
A recap of the June 8, 2024, On Patrol: Live episode (OPL #02-82), usually anchored in the NYC studio by host Dan Abrams, along with co-host Curtis Wilson, and this weekend with guest analyst Captain Tom Rizzo, appears below.
Matt Iseman again sits in for OPL host Abrams.
Based on social media, the OPL audience had a mixed reaction (see below) to his anchoring efforts. Unlike Abrams, he tended not to bring the panelists into the conversation that much, at least during this particular episode, although that may have been a function of the incidents covered. Also, his rapid-fire, one-liner delivery is different than Abrams’ more-conversational (but equally irreverent) hosting style.
Click here for the OPL #02-80, June 7, 2024, recap.
On Patrol: Live Summary for June 8, 2024 (#OPL Episode 02-82)
- Lee County, Fla. — Dep. Lawrence Bermudez and another unit respond to a disturbance at a convenience store and make contact with an irate woman (“I didn’t do nothing”). Heavy bleeping. She claims the store manager allegedly spit on her, which the manager subsequently denies during the investigation. During the conversation, Bermudez tells the woman “act like an adult…check your tone; no one is disrespecting you — you’re disrespecting yourself.” At one point, she claims that the deputy is “a bad cop.” The woman, who OPL guest host Matt Iseman refers to as a “convenience store Karen,” is trespassed from the store for a year. Iseman adds that “accuser turned out to be the aggressor, a twist everyone saw coming.” He also praises Bermudez for “exercising extraordinary patience.”
“I didn’t do nothing.”
- Fontana, Calif. — Ofr. Victor Reyes, along with Ofr. Toni Lozano and other units, pursues a fleeing vehicle possibly in connection with a hit-and-run accident that led to a rollover. At a traffic stop, Ofr. Reyes takes the driver to the ground when she doesn’t get on the ground pursuant to his commands. Another vehicle is flipped over at the scene. Iseman: “We’re starting Saturday night with girls behaving badly.”
Ofr. Reyes recap: “So essentially what we had was a car fleeing at a high rate of speed, didn’t know what was going on. We’re thinking it might have been involved in a hit and run, and that’s why they were fleeing. As soon as we picked it up, it took off at a high rate of speed, just crashed unfortunately, and caused a rollover collision. These two men here look like they’re slightly injured, but they’re okay — a little bloody. Female immediately got out of the car, didn’t exactly listen; we just did a quick little takedown, but nothing major. So we’re gonna try to figure out if this car was involved in a hit and run, but I’m thinking that’s what it was, because right when we picked it up, a hit-and-run call had just come out.” He subsequently adds that “just based on the description from the hit and run…this was the vehicle involved. It looks like it hit a yellow Hummer that we had actually driven by, so we were in the area, and we saw this car fleeing at a high rate of speed. Come to find out it was involved in that hit and run, so we have our traffic units coming right now. Our traffic units will handle the collision for the hit and run, and then she just caused this collision here, so we’re gonna have them take care of this as well. We’ll take a quick look in the car…we’ll see if there’s any, any more to this, any contraband, anything illegal inside the car, and then we’ll go from there.”
Further update from Ofr. Reyes: “Our traffic unit responded to the scene a few minutes ago. He was able to determine that she’s, in fact, under the influence of alcohol. So for one, she did cause a hit-and-run traffic collision. She’s under the influence, so she’s DUI, and that she caused an injury traffic collision here. So she’s gonna have some ‘good’ charges coming her way. We’re gonna get her down to the hospital because she’s refusing medical assistance here. So we’ll get her down there. We’ll get her checked out. Once she’s cleared, then she’s gonna be booked at our county jail for various charges that, unfortunately, again, are coming her way. Glad no one’s hurt seriously. Again, some minor injuries, some scrapes, some lacerations, but glad no one else got hurt. I’m glad she didn’t hurt anybody prior to this collision. Now it’s just getting the scene cleared so we can get normal traffic going again, and then we’ll be back on the road doing some more patrol.”
- Daytona Beach, Fla. — Ofr. Chance Palm initiates a friendly traffic stop on a golf car for a lights infraction. Ofr. Palm: “They didn’t have any tail lights, which — it’s dark out right now, so that’s a safety issue. They also have blue lights on the top, which is a restricted color in the state of Florida. It’s for law enforcement only. So just gonna check their driver’s license real quick and then go from there.” Iseman: “We’ll see if Officer Chance Palm gives them a mulligan.”
- Richland County, S.C. — Cpl. TJ Norton conducts a traffic stop for an unrestrained child. Apparent language barrier with driver and passenger. “Your child does not have a seat belt on.” Two Bud Light cans poured out.
Iseman: “That was Corporal TJ Norton communicating there. ‘No’ is the same in Spanish and English. But you saw that there, they had some open containers. But Curtis, you saw something there with the other police forces. Wilson: “City police is now over there helping assist with TJ Norton in this case. But the thing is, such a dangerous situation when you have unrestrained individuals, youngsters, especially, in the back seat of that vehicle, so that’s so important. But also important is being able to communicate. So, got to get that translation.” Iseman: “And Captain Rizzo, we see it again, alcohol in the car. We don’t know if it was involved in that, but never a good situation on a Saturday night.” Rizzo: “With children, combined with children. So, yeah, no bueno.” Iseman: “Excellent Spanish right there, Captain Rizzo. You’re showing off right now.”
Cpl. Norton synopsis: “We conducted a traffic stop on this vehicle for the child not being strapped in. And as I’m making contact with the driver and the passenger, I noticed two Bud Light cans in the door over there that they’ve been drinking. So we’re gonna try to figure this situation out. Make first priorities, make sure they’re safe, make sure the child’s safe.” Iseman: “Once again, the cerveza making that situation no bueno.” Norton subsequently asserts that “so they apparently work at the restaurant where these guys are from…they literally just got these. These are cold to the touch, literally just come out of the gas station here. So we’re gonna empty these out, put these in the trunk, and make sure we have a licensed driver take this vehicle, give them their paperwork, and we will go from there.”
- Berkeley County, S.C. (pre-recorded segment) — Cpl. Carli Drayton and other units conduct a traffic stop for an alleged stolen license plate. Iseman: “And as it turned out, it wasn’t the only thing that didn’t belong to them.” Probable cause car search. Credit cards and other license plates allegedly found in the vehicle. A female passenger allegedly had crack in her bra.
“The hits just kept coming for this couple.”
Iseman: “The woman was charged with possession of crack, having a stolen plate, outstanding warrant for financial fraud, and for giving a false identity. The guy was charged with financial fraud and for the stolen credit cards. And Captain Rizzo, we’re talking about this. This fraud is a serious issue and it’s going on, and you have to be aware of this.” Rizzo: “And it doesn’t discriminate. It hits us everywhere. That data on that magnetic strip is readily available, unfortunately, on the dark web and for sale. It can be reprinted on actual physical credit cards not belonging to the person. The card belongs to the suspected criminal. The data on the strip would belong to you, me, or we. There we go: fraud.” Iseman: “That just happened to me, so I’m glad to know that…Wilson: “It all started with the pullover of the stolen tags there. And then the problem caused led to more charges and more charges. The hits just kept coming for this couple.” Iseman:”And once again, you see when you lie to the police, there are consequences with that.”
- Daytona Beach, Fla. — Sgt. Mike Bryant and a colleague search a wooded area for trespassers. They encounter some people living in a tent. Sgt. Bryant: “We’re here to see if we can borrow a cup of sugar.” He advises those persons, including a woman named Brandy that the sergeant initially thought was named Gravy, that they are trespassing on the property and have to leave. Bryant is also checking them for warrants. Iseman: “We’re through the looking glass in Daytona Beach.”
“We’re here to see if we can borrow a cup of sugar.”
- Indian River County, Fla. — Dep. Jon Lozada and other unit conduct a traffic stop for alleged reckless driving. The motorist was allegedly traveling at 84-90 mph in a 45-mph zone. “Your driving like a complete lunatic…give me a reason why I shouldn’t take you to jail.” Car search. Citations issued for speeding and no proof of insurance. Her boyfriend comes to the scene to drive the vehicle home. Dep. Lozada: “I think you’ve had enough of a little bit of driving today and probably need to cool down. Okay?” Iseman: “Her bad day could have easily gone up in smoke, but it sounds like she’s gonna get to go home.”
- Robeson County, N.C. — First Sergeant Branston Collins and a colleague conduct a traffic stop for an expired registration. Gun allegedly found. The driver apparently was going to be released perhaps with just a ticket and some advice, but becomes irate, won’t listen to what the officer is saying, and is arrested. “I didn’t do nothing.” Heavy bleeping. Driver: “I cannot believe you put me in a situation like this.” Sgt. Collins: “It’s a situation you just put yourself in.” Iseman: Sgt. Collins “reminding him you don’t talk yourself out it, but you can talk yourself into it.”
Listen to Sgt. Collins describe the arrest which apparently involves gun-related charges:
His mouth and attitude put him in that situation #oplive
— Queen of the Dorks (@queendorklv) June 9, 2024
- Triple Play #2 — Indian River County, Fla. — A couple is arrested for alleged indecent exposure-related charges (in what Iseman quips is “like a foreplay” and a little afternoon delight”) on their anniversary. Wilson describes the incident as “a love story, sort of.” Male: “It’s our anniversary.” Deputy: “Is that why your pants are down?” The subject also adds that “we ain’t done nothing wrong; we’re celebrating our anniversary”
“We’re celebrating our anniversary”
- Berkeley County, S.C. — Dep. Noah White investigates a stolen motorcycle incident.
- Daytona Beach, Fla. — Sgt. Bryant makes contact with a pedestrian for an alleged open-container violation, and possible trespassing, and gives him some advice. Pat down. Sgt. Bryant: “How often do you see cops coming around this corner at night?…We don’t want people hanging out here because it’s not a safe place to be number one. There are drugs in the area, right? Alright, so why are you here? Let me ask you a question: If I was hanging out in a strip club, you would think I was there for the girls, right? So if you’re hanging out in the drug area, what do I think you’re here for?… Keep yourself together, man. This is not a place to be. I don’t want to see you become a victim or an addict or go back to prison. Fair enough?…” Iseman: Sgt. Bryant “having a come-to-Jesus talk with that man., and that’s why we like to see him.”
- Berkeley County, S.C. — Sgt. Paul Yacobozzi is flagged own by a teen and his little sister apparently in connection with some raccoons. Caption: “Trash bandits strike again!” The sergeant explains that “we got flagged down. I thought there was some disturbance, but Little Miss decided that there were, or told me, there’s raccoons that took all the trash out. So, we’re here just to make sure everything’s safe, and we’re gonna, she’s gonna help me. I got Junior Deputy with me. So, we just got flagged down; we’re just doing a public service call.”
- Fontana, Calif. — Ofr. Reyes and paramedics respond to the scene where a man is on the ground after purported being hit by a van. Ofr. Reyes: “It looks like we’re gonna have an accident here. The grey van was here in the driveway. I guess the vehicle was having some mechanical issues. They were trying to get the vehicle going, trying to get it started somehow. Accidentally drove through the wall, and this man just happened to be walking by, and obviously suffered some of the brute force from the wall. The driver of the van is being cooperative with us. He’s just a little scared about what’s going on, and he thought he’s gonna get in trouble. I told him it’s an accident and accidents happen. We just wanted to make sure that everybody’s okay. So he’s grabbing some documents for us right now. And then obviously we’re just gonna render aid here to this male and go from there.:
Indian River County, Fla. (pre-recorded segment) — As backup, Dep. Jeff Chouinard responds to an alleged hit-and-run crash with injuries to two pedestrians, possibly fatal. A woman is detained after a traffic stop. The highway patrol to take over the investigation. Iseman: The driver “was charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death and battery on a law enforcement officer after kicking an Indian River County Sheriff’s officer sergeant during a blood draw at the hospital. However, toxicology reports still pending, and the investigation is ongoing.”
- Lee County, Fla. — Dep. Bermudez responds to a report of a woman in her vehicle in her driveway being allegedly menaced by two prowlers, one of whom holding the brick. The deputy makes contact with the complainant and also searches the area outside the house, but no one is there. “We can’t enforce a trespass if we don’t have anyone actually present.” He tells the complainant that he will continue looking for the subjects. The OPL cameras spot a critter that prompts the caption “tactical possum found.”
- Richland County, S.C. — In a well-being check, Cpl. Ethyn Perkins responds to a call about a convenience store clerk supposedly “rambling incoherently” about extraterrestrials. OPL caption: “Close encounters of the snack kind.” The alarm goes off as Perkins enters the empty store. Later, Cpls. Perkins and Norton have a friendly conversation on scene with two individuals who are employed by a security company, one of whom promotes the business for the OPL cameras. Norton and the latter have an arm-wrestling competition (Iseman: “This is getting hand to hand here”), which is duplicated by Dep. Wilson and Cpt. Rizzo in the OPL studio.
- Berkeley County, S.C. — Initially by himself and armed with a long gun, Cpl. Noah White responds to a shots-fired call at or near a residence and/or a trailer park in a wooded area and interacts with various people on scene. During the course of the confusing investigation by multiple deputies including Sgt. Yacobozzi (“no one’s lying”) who interacts with a loquacious female on scene. The investigation consumes an inordinate amount of OPL airtime. The people there deny that anyone was shooting. Iseman: “The only thing thing missing is a banjo…once upon a time in Berkeley County.”
Cpl. White summary: “So, that was a lot, but we got a few detained when we got here. All we had was that people in a white Tahoe were shooting at a house. So that’s why we came in hot, called all of them back to us, detained them real quick. Well, we just did a quick search of them, tried to get up here, find out if somebody was shooting, if there was any victims or anything. Turns out there was no shooting. She just said that to get us here quickly, is what she said. But they were throwing bricks through the window. One guy got hit with a baseball bat at some point…I guess they were friends, but they’re not friends. They were hanging out over here, and then it just broke bad. These people that are parked over here were apparently also hanging out, but now they think they were part of the group that was throwing bricks, because they took off in the woods. But, per these four people’s story, they confirmed that it was these four that we have detained over here, plus the guy that took off on the dirt bike that were throwing bricks. So we’re gonna have charges on all of them. We’re gonna go ahead and get that knocked out, get them going up to jail. And we’re probably gonna have to get a warrant on the one that ran on the dirt bike, if we can find his info.”
Listen to Cpl. White’s follow-up recap:
As a footnote, in searching the Tahoe, Sgt. Yacobozzi find an “emotional support dumpling” holder.
- Daytona Beach, Fla. — Sgt. Bryant and Ofr. Palm respond to a motel where a guest allegedly was trashing is room. Iseman (the host of American Ninja Warrior) quips that Bryant “may be dealing with a Daytona ninja warrior. Trust me: Those are dangerous.” The man is detained at taser point after an initially contentious interaction. Caption: “Nunchucks found.” Ofr. Palm to the subject: “You decided the TV needed a beating?” Drug paraphernalia allegedly found in the room. Sgt. Bryant suggests the man might want to return to Arkansas, and as an inside joke for the OPL viewing audience, mentions Hazen, Ark., in particular. Rizzo jokes that Hazen is “where our friend, Chief Bradley Taylor, belongs, and he owns that area, so I’m not so sure that would be a welcome visit.”
Ofr. Palm summary: “At this point, he’s going to jail for assault with a deadly weapon…for threatening the gentleman in the wheelchair, who’s essentially defenseless in the wheelchair, with the nunchucks. So he’s gonna be going to jail. Our prisoner transport van’s here to pick him up and that’s it…” The suspect denies the allegations. Iseman: “I feel like this is what happens when you’re kicked out of the Cobra Kai [dojo]. It’s just been a chaotic night. I got to give the officers credit; they’re really keeping their cool. What’s it like being in a situation like that?” Rizzo: “Full-moon scenarios, right? You just literally, you never know what you’re gonna encounter. But I will tell you: if he does decide to visit Hazen with nunchucks, he could knock his begonias off with Bradley Taylor right there.”
- Robeson County, N.C. — Dep. Donovan Bowen and other units respond to a car in a ditch. The female driver tells the cops that she was making a U-turn. “So right now, a female states she was on her way to meet her boyfriend, or have her boyfriend meet her, so they could go to Walmart.”
Triple Play #3 — Westchester County, N.Y., rescue of a mom and her two kids from a house fire.
- Toledo, Ohio — Ofrs. Mike Gee and Chris Mulinix investigate a shots-fired incident in a residential are and make contact with two complainants. No injuries. Ofr. Mulinix: “So we’re gonna assist the crew on scene. We’re gonna go down one block and check to see if we can find any shell casings from this incident. They’re stating it happened one block south of here. So we’re gonna go over there and look.” Ofr. Mulinix follow-up: “We’re not locating anything; we’ve checked all the houses to make sure nothing was hit, none of the cars were hit. My partner’s gonna talk to some neighbors, see if they heard any gunfire. It’s not like it for gunshots to be going off here, and neighbors not calling in. So we’ve only got one call on this and that’s the people that it occurred to. So normally we get multiple calls in this area for gunfire. We’re gonna try to talk to some neighbors, see if we can get some more information and see if we can figure out what’s going on tonight.” Ofr. Gee adds that a neighbor “said she’s watching the new Bad Boys movie, and she couldn’t tell if it was the movie or actual gunshots outside…she said the movie’s really good.”
- Richland County, S.C. — Cpl. Perkins makes friendly contact with the driver of a vehicle that is stationary in a closed park to make sure everything is okay.
- Robeson County, N.C. — Sgt. Collins conducts a traffic stop on a vehicle with a 30-day tag that has “no writing on it.” The driver provides the sergeant with some paperwork she received with the temporary registration.
- Berkeley County, S.C. — Sgt. Yacobozzi responds to a two-car crash on an interstate highway involving an overturned vehicle. Matt Iseman signs off as the episode ends by saying “thank you all for joining us on what can best be described as a long, strange trip on this Saturday night.”
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