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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2015

Video: Unusual Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Officers Helping Motorist with Medical Emergency

"Normally a chase isn't at 7 miles an hour, so that's why I drove around to get a better look at a driver, to see what was going on," Bethards said.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2015

3 California Deputies Charged in Televised Beating

San Bernardino County, Calif., prosecutors have charged three deputies with assault by a peace officer in connection with the videotaped beating of a man who led them on a pursuit on horseback in the high desert in April.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 10, 2015

Video: Suspect Shot After Opening Fire on Officers Following Ferguson Protest

Shots rang out late Sunday night during a march in Ferguson, Mo., to mark the one-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown when two men engaged in a gunfight and one of the men reportedly opened fire on an SUV full of plainclothes police officers. The officers returned fire and critically wounding the gunman after a foot pursuit.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 4, 2015

Man Throws Chain Saws at Police During Texas Pursuit

A Texas man is in jail with no bond after throwing chain saws at police during an hour-long, high-speed chase that spanned three counties and involved eight agencies.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2015

Report Says Thousands Have Died in Police Vehicle Pursuits

More than 5,000 bystanders and passengers have been killed in police car chases since 1979, and tens of thousands more were injured as officers repeatedly pursued drivers at high speeds and in hazardous conditions, often for minor infractions, a USA TODAY analysis shows.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2015

Video: Robbery Suspect Leads Pennsylvania, New Jersey Police on Wild 2-Hour Chase

Investigators said on Tuesday that the man who led police officers from multiple agencies on a two hour pursuit that spanned two states Monday was wanted for stealing underwear and on multiple outstanding warrants for crimes, including domestic violence and strong-arm robbery.

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Videosby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2015

Robbery Suspect Leads Pennsylvania, New Jersey Police on Wild 2-Hour Chase

Investigators said on Tuesday that the man who led police officers from multiple agencies on a two hour pursuit that spanned two states Monday was wanted for stealing underwear and on multiple outstanding warrants for crimes, including domestic violence and strong-arm robbery. More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 23, 2015

Video: Chicago Police Sued Over High-Speed Pursuit

A total of 20 Chicago police officers are being sued over a chase that resulted in the death of a 13-month-old boy.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2015

Drug Dealing Gangs Exploiting Milwaukee Police Chase Policy

An innovative, violent gang of drug dealers is exploiting the Milwaukee Police Department's own policy on vehicle pursuits and other rules as they feed an incessant hunger for heroin across southeastern Wisconsin and contribute to a surging number of murders in the city.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2015

Michigan Legislator Calls for Changes in Police Pursuit Policy Following Detroit Tragedy

National statistics show Michigan — which averaged more than two deaths a month last year in police chases — is one of the deadliest states when it comes to the number of people killed in pursuits.

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