On Patrol: Live All-New Episode, Tonight

On Patrol: Live new tonight: An On Patrol: Live recap of the televised police ride-alongs, plus commentary/analysis from host/executive producer Dan Abrams and anchor desk panelists Tom Rizzo (a captain with Howell Township, N.J., PD) and Sean “Sticks” Larkin (a retired Tulsa, Okla., PD sergeant), and guest analyst Lawrence Jones of Fox News (who is also an auxiliary K9 police officer), follows below.

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This On Patrol: Live recap also includes the often-provocative or playful social media reaction to the incidents in the field.

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Updates from Last Weekend’s Episodes

On Patrol: Live Tonight

A Waffle House disturbance in Knox County, Tenn., the return to active duty of Officer Dalton Swanger in the same jurisdiction, and a Toledo, Ohio, shooting were the focal points of this all-new episode of On Patrol: Live on Reelz. Although a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich reference occurred, there was no mention, however, of bologna sandwiches during this episode.

See below for details on all 19 law enforcement encounters across 11 On Patrol: Live scheduled police departments on the current roster in this On Patrol: Live episode guide (although Greene County, Mo., did not appear). And check back for updates.

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On Patrol: Live Recap for April 17, 2026 (#OPL Episode 04-69)

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  • Knox County, Tenn. — In the video below, Officer Devon Wirtley and other units respond to a disturbance at a Waffle House. The “unruly guy” (in Dan Abrams’ words) appears to resist being detained and later appears to resist being placed in a squad car. Bleeping. On Patrol: Live caption: “Waffles will have to wait.”

Officer Wirtley recap: “So he’s gonna be going to jail tonight. PI; probably a couple of resisting charges. Maybe even assault on a law enforcement officer…” Dan Abrams: “So this guy’s got some additional charges. He still seems to be tweaking in the back of the vehicle.”

Dan Abrams: “Lawrence Jones, you predicted that one.” Jones: “Yeah, I said they were letting him cool off a little bit before he starts kicking the window….” Abrams: “And Tom, you were pointing out about the way they they were putting on the cuffs.” Tom Rizzo: “…well, because…everybody wants their cuffs adjusted, but you’re not gonna do that until you make sure that the new set is secured because if that hand gets loose, now we also have ‘nunchucks’…”

Abrams: “When you need wipes on top of your gloves, you know when it’s been a rough situation…”

  • Toledo, Ohio — Officer Dallas Kwapich and other cops attempt to serve an alleged warrant at a residence and make contact with a female on scene who provides the with information. The subject, however, is not at the location. On Patrol: Live caption: “Outstanding warrant.” Dan Abrams: “Sounded like the guy called police about his own warrants…”
  • Knox County, Tenn. — Officer Dalton Swanger, who is back on duty after a serious injury suffered in the line of duty, initiates a traffic stop. The driver is likely released with a warning. Abrams: “Look who is back on the streets…Officer Swanger was out for almost10 months after getting hit with a brick by a suspect…he’s back, according to him, bigger than ever.”

When Ofr. Swanger mentions that the driver “was shaking quite a bit,” Dan Abrams quips that “maybe he’s nervous about a guy who could lift up his car by himself.”

  • Daytona Beach, Fla. — Lieutenant Richie Maher searches for an assault suspect who fled from officers. Lt. Maher is subsequently joined by other cops in the search in a park and elsewhere in the neighborhood.

Lt. Maher preliminary recap: “So at this point, we’re working with information provided by some members of the community that he was last seen running kind of through this little wooded area me and Officer Goble are checking. So we’re gonna push a little further north, and then maybe a little east; see if we can’t stir the kid back up again. I’m starting to feel my curry from dinner. Well, I was feeling my curry earlier when this call came out…” Abrams: “That was probably a little more information that we needed from Lieutenant Maher about his dinner…”

  • Knox County, Tenn. — Officer Swanger on another traffic stop; three occupants. Consensual car search. The cooperative driver and passengers are subsequently released with a friendly warning that weed is still illegal in the state. Officer Swanger: “They were honest from the jump. They told us everything. There’s three very small roaches. I…just stomped them out. They said they’re just down here for work. Everything seems to track…”

Abrams: “I think this might be a situation where that guy is rethinking the T-shirt he put on…”

  • Volusia County, Fla. (pre-recorded segment) — Dan Abrams introduces the segment by referencing “a report of man who was robbed not once, but twice, in the span of 20 minutes.” In the video clip below, Deputy Timothy Gibbons and other units, including Daytona Beach, Fla., Officer Oscar Roman, Jr., investigate an alleged robbery incident involving an e-bike and arrest a suspect after an investigation.

Abrams: “This is one of those cases where you’re just really glad that they solved it quickly. The poor guy gets his e-bike stolen; this guy sees it as an opportunity, right?” Lawrence Jones: “…it’s a reminder that you never let civilians handles this. Trust law enforcement, because there’s always gonna be someone that’s tries to take advantage of the situation.” Abrams: “Particularly if they ask for two hundred dollars…it’s probably best to wait for a professional to arrive.”

  • Clayton County, Ga. — Major John Norrod makes a cordial traffic stop for no tail lights. The driver apparently forgot to switch on the lights and is released with a friendly reminder.
  • Richland County, S.C. — Master Deputy Colin Davis pursues a fleeting ATV which gets away on a dirt road. Deputy Davis jovially says “I’m not gonna destroy my Explorer trying to catch this ATV.” Deputy Davis retrieves a fishing pole and a bag that fell off the vehicle. “The entire time he was running from me, things were falling off…I think I might know this dude, too, because a guy that I’ve gotten out with, that I actually stopped before, on an ATV stays that out here. So there’s a chance it’s that same dude…” Abrams: “An ATV, which qualifies as not a fair ‘flight,’ in this particular case…you really can’t keep up in those sort of conditions. But maybe they’ll cite him for fishing without a license…”
  • Toledo, Ohio — In an incident during this episode, Detectives Jake Bombrys, Jake Insley, Jeff Milum, and other cops including Officer Kwapich investigate the shooting of an eight-year-old at a park and provide numerous updates. The initial report was three gunshot wounds, but apparently it was only one. Cops detain three juveniles who say they aren’t involved; four are still at large. In addition to looking for additional suspect, and gathering information from witnesses, they also search the area for evidence such as firearm that might have been tossed. Camera footage may also be available of the suspects running. A gun is subsequently found in a flower bed on a porch. The victim is fortunately in stable condition: Abrams: “So that is at least pretty good news for now.” Investigation ongoing. Check back for further updates.

Listen below to the officers on scene and Lawrence Jones, Tom Rizzo, and Sean Larkin on the On Patrol: Live studio panel address this incident on a preliminary basis:

Listen below to a further update from the Toledo police officers;

On Patrol: Live Hour 2

  • Baton Rouge, La. — In a report of someone allegedly with a firearm outside a convenience store, Officer Darnell Brown, Corporal Blake Welborn, and other cops pursue two or three individuals who ran from them. They detain one subject; taser deployed. Two other suspects are detained. All three might be juveniles. Cops also interact with a purported eyewitness. Investigation ongoing. Check back for updates.

Listen below to Cpl. Welborn, Officer Brown, as well as the On Patrol: Live studio panel discuss this incident (Sean Larkin: “…marijuana, it’s a misdemeanor. Get the guy with a gun; that’s a big deal”):

Abrams: “Four words you never want to hear: Little boy started shooting, and we shall see if the three juveniles who are now being detained are the right people or not.”

  • Triple Play #1 — In an incident that made national headlines, a home intruder is seen on doorbell video in Fairfield, Calif.
  • Berkeley County, S.C. — Corporal Carli Carr, Lieutenant Kristin Riddle, and Deputy Bradly Brown search a large bar with a huge parking lot when a woman calls that a man allegedly subject to a restraining order has shown up there. Cpl. Carr: “So we are going to some sort of, like, unwanted person trespassing call…” In the studio, Tom Rizzo makes an irreverent reference to Lloyd and Harry.

Cpl. Carr recap: “So they are still looking for the guy. I don’t think he’s in there…if he was in there, when we pulled up and saw our lights, he probably jetted. He’s driving like a really noticeable car. I don’t see him anywhere, and he’s also apparently super tall. That’d be really easy to spot. So I didn’t spot him. However, I did spot a ‘good girl’ [a dog that she attempts to give treats]…”

  • Christian County, Mo. — Deputy Trevor Guinn conducts a traffic stop for alleged failure to yield. The driver admits to two beers. After the deputy’s preliminary horizontal gaze nystagmus test, the driver declines a PBT. Trevor Guinn: “I see the beers in your eyes, okay?” On Patrol: Live captions: “To blow or not to blow,” Maybe blow next time.” The driver is arrested for alleged DUI. The passenger, the driver’s wife, agrees to take a PBT. She tests below the legal limit and is released to drive the car home. Abrams: “Sometimes two beers is, in fact, two beers, particularly when the person is the passenger, and there’s nothing at stake, apart from whether they can drive the car home.”

Deputy Guinn recap: “…She’s on her way…he’s gonna get booked at the Christian County Jail. Hopefully…we still have fresh peanut butter and jellies . And we got another drunk off the road. That’s the main thing…how many times do I have to say that we cannot be drinking and driving and get behind the wheel. It’s so dangerous…we’re gonna get out of here before we get hit on the side of the highway or a tornado comes, one of the two.”

Listen below to the On Patrol: Live studio panel comment on this incident (Abrams: “these portable breath tests are imperfect. They are not perfect tools…but bottom line is that the guy refused to take it…” During the discussion, Sean Larkin points out that if the driver potentially tests negative in follow-up testing at the police station or at the jail “he could still be let go later on tonight”):

Note: Sean Larkin’s observation ended up being on point:

On Patrol: Live Hour 3

  • Lee County, Fla. — On Patrol: Live caption: “Investigating machete attack.” Deputy Lukas Kontinos detains a man on scene. Alleged intoxication and potential language barrier. The deputy gathers information from witnesses. The machete is spotted on the ground.

Listen below to Deputy Kontinos’ brief summary:

  • Clayton County, Ga. — On Patrol: Live caption: “Investigating rolling roadblock.” Lieutenant Jonathan Carey tracks a possible racing convoy on the highway that is allegedly holding up or slowing down traffic. Three cars (out of a potential five) pulled over. Tickets apparently issued to one or more vehicles. Lieutenant Joseph Toombs is also on scene.

Listen below to Major Norrod provide a further potential justification for the stop pursuant to a BOLO (Abrams: “…that explains a little bit more about why they stopped the convoy”):

  • Volusia County, Fla. — Deputy Ethan Thomas provides back up for Deputy Wes Brough and other units on a friendly traffic stop allegedly for no lights. Deputy Thomas: “Deputy Graham just did a traffic stop on this vehicle. He was not familiar with the lighting system and the controls and was driving without his lights on. So we’ll see what he’s got, and we’ll go from there.”
  • Richland County, S.C. — Master Deputy Toddson Catoe initiates a traffic stop for an alleged expired temporary tag. The deputy awakens the sleeping passenger. Both the driver (who initially presents a hotel room key as his license) and passenger are detained. Car search. Open container, among other things, allegedly found. Deputy Catoe: “You love your vodka, man.” Deputy Davis is on scene to assist.

Abrams: “The room key’s…not gonna do it.” Larkin: “Tom [Rizzo] doesn’t turn those down, though. He takes them…” Rizzo: “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.”

  • Berkeley County, S.C. — On Patrol: Live caption: “Report of man chasing woman at hotel.” Cpl. Carr and Lt. Riddle respond to a some kind of alleged hotel disturbance and make contact with the female. The male apparently left the scene before deputies arrived. In the video clip below, the deputies advise the female that hotel management wants her to leave. Abrams: “It does feel unfair, but it is private property, so they… kind of get that decision.”
  • Clayton County, Ga. — As the episode concludes, Lt. Carey makes a traffic stop for alleged no tail lights in the video clip below:
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