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A runaway cyclist dips into a house to catch his breath. A deputy tries to cut a man some slack despite his mistakes. The owners of an empty house call the police when they hear someone else inside.
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A pair of suspects on the run pretend they were busy napping. A man reaches for something in his pocket, but denies knowing what it is. A family calls the police after their roommate brandishes a gun.
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A deputy tries to cut a guy some slack after his relationship troubles got out of hand. A teenager gets a serious lesson in not drinking while underage. A couple is forced to take a raincheck on their wedding day.
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During a traffic stop, a driver drops off his passenger before speeding away. Deputies are amazed when a man offers them an ID that looks nothing like him. Deputies investigate a case of road rage involving a gun.
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A man with multiple felony warrants gets one last taste of freedom before heading to prison. A speeding driver is arrested for the same thing he was arrested for the day before. A runaway suspect leaves a trail behind him.
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A very cooperative car thief tells deputies all about his good fortune. An argument over business leaves one man on the ground with a bloody mouth. The occupants of a truck are oblivious to what deputies find in the backseat.
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A cyclist allegedly mistakes a deputy for a thief and tries to escape into the bushes. Police cut a dad some slack by not towing the family car. Two sisters catch the police's attention when they take their spat to the road.
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An elderly driver sacrifices his own van during his desperate escape attempt. A traffic stop on a suspended driver turns up more than anticipated. Several car occupants learn it's better to tell the truth from the start.
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Deputies gradually get to the bottom of a possible stolen vehicle. A woman asks the police to help her make a clean break from bad habits. A single woman tries to plan a date with an online suitor, but the night quickly goes awry.
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A family gets a huge scare when a fleeing suspect finds his way into their house. Police sort out a chaotic argument between two childhood friends. A woman in a suspicious vehicle plays fast and loose with the truth.
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The owner of a stolen truck calls officers when he spots it in a nearby alley. A fleeing driver leads officers on a wild chase over a closed bridge. Police track down a suspect who gave a liquor store employee a phony $100 bill.
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A father-to-be kicks off a dangerous vehicle pursuit over something trivial. A car that ducked out of a DUI checkpoint attracts attention. Officers respond to a disturbance caused by a local man's erratic behavior.
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Deputies catch up to a group of teenagers enjoying a night of joyriding. A traffic stop opens the doors to recovery for a very repentant suspect. A suspect insists his car is not stolen because he did his online research.
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Recovery of a stolen vehicle uncovers a weapon and a lengthy criminal history. Detectives cross paths with a car that was stolen in a carjacking. Officers speak with a man who has questionable standards regarding gun safety.
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A man and woman are pulled over while out on a candy run. A simple traffic violation turns into a multi-vehicle police pursuit. Deputies are notified of a stolen car and find the driver in possession of an interesting tool.
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A distinctive tattoo reveals a wanted felon's true identity. Deputies talk to a young woman who traded one bad habit for another. A man in possession of a stolen vehicle tells officers how his day went from bad to worse.
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A man receives an enormous break due to public health concerns. Officers are doubtful when two friends claim they were unaware of each other's actions. Police pull over a car full of people who know very little about themselves.
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