Craziest driver ever: Threatens to sue officers for a routine traffic stop. BlueLens 2026-02-24 | A routine traffic stop quickly escalates into a heated standoff as a "Sovereign Citizen" driver repeatedly challenges the officers' authority. With bizarre legal arguments and threats of lawsuits, how far can the officers' patience go? Don't miss the intense conclusion of this confrontation!#PoliceStandoff #SovereignCitizen #TrafficStop #PoliceBodyCam
Drunk Driver Clocked at 110 MPH Near His Parents House BlueLens 2026-09-27 | In the early morning hours, a patrol officer spotted a white sedan traveling at double the posted speed limit. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle stopped and the officer approached — immediately recognizing signs that the driver had been drinking. This is where the camera begins recording.
Woman Begs Officer Not to Arrest Her, Cites Lawyers Messages BlueLens 2026-09-24 | Woman Begs Officer Not to Arrest Her, Cites Lawyer's Messages
Driver Argues About Open Alcohol in Car, Then Fails Every Sobriety Test BlueLens 2026-09-23 | In the early morning hours of April 8, 2026, McLean County Sergeant Jordan Krone noticed a slow-moving car with no rear plate light near US Route 51 in Bloomington, Illinois. The driver's nervous behavior caught his attention, prompting him to pull the vehicle over in a nearby parking lot.
She Had No Idea About the Warrant — Now Her Disabled Son Is Home Alone BlueLens 2026-09-22 | On March 19, 2026, Officer Beattie of the Frankfort Police Department ran a routine plate check on a silver Ford Focus and discovered the passenger, Tabian Batchelor, had an active Will County warrant for failure to appear. Tabian claimed she was already on her way to the courthouse to resolve the matter, but Officer Beattie was legally required to take her into custody.
Metra Passenger Forces Train Doors, Refuses to ID, Gets Arrested BlueLens 2026-09-21 | On May 20, 2026, at Chicago's Ogilvie Station, Marcin Malinowski forced open the doors of an out-of-service Metra train #643 and boarded without authorization. When crew members confronted him, he responded with racial slurs and refused to leave. Metra Police arrived and asked him to identify himself to issue a citation
Valentines Night DUI: Driver Refuses Test, Passenger Runs from Police BlueLens 2026-09-20 | Around 12:57 AM on Valentine's Day 2025, Officer Murillo spotted a black Chevrolet Cruze stop in the middle of Route 59 at a green light, then turn left onto Joliet Road from the wrong lane against a red signal. He initiated a traffic stop for stopping on the roadway, improper lane usage, and disobeying a traffic control signal.
Cops Arrest 20-Year-Old for Aggravated CSA After Snapchat Warrant BlueLens 2026-09-18 | On April 29, 2026, a juvenile victim reported being sexually assaulted in a vehicle at Gateway Park, Round Lake Beach, Illinois. The suspect was traced through a Snapchat account — username "Bibisr1717" — whose GPS data, profile selfie, and Snap Map location all pointed to 1516 Plymouth Place, Glenview. On May 21, Detective Nierman and Det. Tellez staked out the address and waited.
Small Town Cop, Big Heart: Traffic Stop Turns Into Life Advice Before Arrest BlueLens 2026-09-15 | ...
Man Doing Drug Treatment Program Gets Arrested on Cocaine Warrant Mid-Traffic Stop BlueLens 2026-09-14 | Just after 1 AM on May 21, 2026, Park City Officer J. Walker pulled over a black Dodge Durango on Route 120 for expired license plates. What started as a routine traffic stop quickly took an unexpected turn.
Felony Stop on Grass Lake Road: Woman Caught With Stolen Car, Crack Pipe, and 12 Keys BlueLens 2026-09-13 | On June 30, 2026, Ashley Belcher entered an unoccupied auto body shop on the north side of Chicago, took an unknown amount of cash, and grabbed a bowl of keys off the counter — then used one to drive away in a red 2012 Toyota Prius belonging to AM Auto Leasing. She drove the stolen vehicle north from Chicago toward Lake County, Illinois, where her family lives. At 7:08 PM, Officer Siddens of the Lindenhurst Police Department received a FLOCK License Plate Reader alert flagging the Prius as stolen while it traveled westbound on Grass Lake Road at Route 45.
She Cut Through a Parking Lot to Beat a Red Light BlueLens 2026-09-11 | On the night of May 18, 2026, Officer Davies of the Lake Villa Police Department was on patrol near the intersection of Route 132 and Route 83 when he observed a black 2014 Kia cut through a Circle K gas station parking lot to avoid a traffic signal. The vehicle was also clocked at 56 mph in a posted 40 mph zone. Officer Davies activated his emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop near 910 E Grand Ave.
Were Doing You a Favor — Officer Arrests Woman Already on Pretrial Release, No Bond BlueLens 2026-09-08 | A woman was pulled over at 3 AM in Plainfield, Illinois after an officer clocked her doing 57 mph in a 40 mph zone. A routine license check revealed an active no-bond warrant out of ISP Joliet for failure to appear on a prior traffic offense. She had recently moved and claimed she never received the court notice, as her mailbox had been broken.
22-Year-Old Smiles Through Her Arrest — Expired Plates Led to a Warrant She Couldnt Escape BlueLens 2026-09-07 | 22-Year-Old Smiles Through Her Arrest — Expired Plates Led to a Warrant She Couldn't Escape
15-Year Relationship Ends with a Baseball Bat and 3 Domestic Battery Charges BlueLens 2026-09-06 | Officers were dispatched to a residence on Old Elm Road in Lindenhurst, Illinois just after midnight on May 23, 2026, following a report of domestic battery. Upon arrival, they made contact with a male suspect and a female victim inside the home and separated the two to take their statements. The victim alleged she had been physically assaulted, and officers noted bruising on her neck consistent with a prior incident reported to have occurred on May 17, 2026.
20-Year-Old Driver Denied Drinking — Until the Breathalyzer Said .179 BlueLens 2026-09-05 | Shortly after 2 AM, a deputy sheriff on routine patrol in Bloomington, Illinois noticed a black Hyundai displaying an expired registration sticker. After pulling the vehicle over, the deputy detected the odor of alcohol coming from inside and asked the 20-year-old driver to step out. Because the driver and his passenger spoke little English, officers requested a Spanish-speaking officer to assist with communication.
I Just Used the Bathroom — Man Caught Inside Building He Was Banned From BlueLens 2026-09-04 | On May 22, 2026, Officer Brown spotted Clemente Rodriguez-Oropeza — a man he recognized from previous calls — walking in the alley near 610 Central Avenue, a commercial building from which Oropeza had already been formally trespassed. Officer Brown also knew Oropeza had an active felony warrant out of Lake County for failure to appear, stemming from a fraudulent ID case. When Oropeza was later seen exiting a second-floor door of the same building, Officer Brown stopped him to find out why he was inside.
18-Year-Old Arrested With 100 Ecstasy Pills, Xanax & Ketamine — And a Stolen Wallet BlueLens 2026-09-04 | Shortly after 1 AM on June 12, 2026, Aurora Police were dispatched to a Wendy's parking lot following reports of a man going through an unlocked vehicle. Officers located two suspects on foot nearby and took them into custody. The male suspect was found wearing a backpack at the time of his arrest.
Cop Spends 10 Minutes Chatting With Driver — Then Arrests Him BlueLens 2026-09-03 | On the afternoon of May 20, 2026, an officer was stationary on patrol when she spotted a red pickup truck traveling 42 mph in a clearly posted 25 mph zone and initiated a traffic stop. The driver explained he did not have his license on him, claiming his wallet was left in another vehicle at a job site where he worked as a roofer.
Pulled Over for Going Too Slow on the Highway BlueLens 2026-09-02 | At approximately 1:37 AM, a McLean County Sheriff's deputy was stationary near mile marker 167 on Interstate 55, monitoring southbound traffic with his in-car radar. He observed a vehicle rapidly slow from 70 mph to 37 mph — well below the 45 mph minimum speed limit — before exiting the interstate. The deputy also noted the driver failed to signal a lane change, prompting him to initiate a traffic stop.
Driver Tried to Ditch the Cop Twice Before Getting Caught With a Box Cutter BlueLens 2026-08-31 | A Naperville officer on patrol ran the plates of a passing vehicle and discovered the registered owner had a suspended license and two outstanding warrants — the driver then appeared to notice the squad car and pulled into a nearby driveway. When the driver eventually left and was stopped, he stepped out of the vehicle holding a cutting tool before officers were able to take control of the situation.
Its My House, My Rules — Husband Admits Punching Wife, Smashing Her Phone with a Hammer BlueLens 2026-08-30 | ...
Officer Spots Woman Smoking Crack in a Moving Car — Then Finds More Than He Expected BlueLens 2026-08-29 | ...
Wanted Man Begs Cop for 45 Minutes to Finish His Work — The Officers Response Was Unexpected BlueLens 2026-08-28 | A local officer had been monitoring a county's public warrant list and discovered that a man had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court related to a revoked license plate violation. On the evening of the arrest, after confirming the warrant was still active, the officer positioned himself near the suspect's workplace and waited for him to emerge.
His Dog Was the Only One Telling the Truth That Night BlueLens 2026-08-27 | His Dog Was the Only One Telling the Truth That Night
She Filed the Complaint. She Was the One Who Got Arrested BlueLens 2026-08-27 | Lindsey Rivera, a resident of Riverwalk Homes Apartments in Joliet, Illinois, called police after her ex-partner allegedly came to her unit and took her clothes before returning them. At the time of the call, the ex-partner had already left the premises and no physical altercation had occurred.
She Got Lost Reciting E to V and Couldnt Find Her Way Back | DUI Bodycam BlueLens 2026-08-26 | In the early morning hours, a county deputy on routine patrol noticed a white SUV with an expired registration and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle pulled into a nearby parking lot without incident.
Either Way It Goes, Its Gonna Be a DUI — Drunk Driver Caught with Loaded Gun After Concert BlueLens 2026-08-25 | A police officer on patrol spots a blue Chevrolet sedan repeatedly drifting over the lane boundary on Geneva Rd late at night — with its driver claiming he was just watching the GPS. What the officer smells on the driver's breath leads to a traffic stop that uncovers far more than a lane violation.
Rookie Cop Forgets a Few Rules on His First Solo Day — Suspect Can’t Stop Laughing BlueLens 2026-08-24 | A Naperville police officer pulls over a driver after a routine registration check reveals the vehicle's plates are suspended for a mandatory insurance violation. The officer makes contact with the driver, who explains he is on his way to start his shift at a nearby workplace.
Woman Rates Her Own Sobriety. The Officer Had a Different Number BlueLens 2026-08-23 | A woman is pulled over late at night after an officer notices her vehicle is driving without lights. When asked if she had anything to drink, she admits to two drinks — and rates herself a 2 or 3 out of 10.
He Stole $577 on Purpose — Just to Get Arrested BlueLens 2026-08-23 | On March 30, 2026, a Wheaton Police officer responded to Target after loss prevention reported a man had cut an e-scooter's security cable and walked out with it and a blender, valued at $577. The suspect — a Hispanic male in his 60s wearing a purple Under Armour hoodie and black sunglasses — was last seen heading toward the Vasa Fitness parking lot.
A Welfare Check Turned Into an Arrest Nobody Saw Coming BlueLens 2026-08-22 | Shortly after 1:00 AM, police were called for a welfare check on a man found sleeping in a chair outside on a downtown street. When officers arrived, they found Troy Albrecht, a 32-year-old car salesman who said he had been drinking at local bars and was trying to make his way back to his vehicle.
Female Teacher Arrested for Domestic Battery After Husband Calls 911 BlueLens 2026-08-22 | Late at night in Manhattan, Illinois, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residential address — made by a man claiming his wife had been hitting him. When police arrived, they were met at the door by the wife, Amber, who insisted nothing physical had happened and that her drunk husband had simply locked her out of their own home.
Its Her Birthday — Man Allegedly Caught Stealing From Walmart Begs Officers for Release BlueLens 2026-08-21 | Officers were dispatched to a Walmart store after loss prevention staff reported an alleged shoplifting incident in progress. A man was accused of selecting merchandise, scanning only some items at self-checkout, and pushing his cart past all points of sale without rendering full payment.
Swerved to Miss a Deer, Hit a Power Pole, and Got Shocked BlueLens 2026-08-20 | A driver crashed into a power pole in rural McLean County after swerving to avoid a deer, bringing down live electrical wires. Deputies responding to the scene noticed signs of intoxication and asked the accused to perform field sobriety tests.
Officer Catches Driver Reaching Into Car Before Traffic Stop — Then Deploys K9 BlueLens 2026-08-19 | On the night of May 15, 2026, an officer was on patrol near a local sports complex when he noticed a vehicle parked alone in a dark, empty lot. When the driver left the area and made an abrupt, unsignaled lane change on a nearby street, the officer initiated a traffic stop.
Man Claims He Was Hit First, Still Gets Arrested for Domestic Battery BlueLens 2026-08-17 | Officers respond to a reported physical altercation between two brothers at a family gathering. According to the man interviewed, the dispute allegedly began as a conversation that escalated into a physical confrontation, reportedly captured on a family member's phone recording.
Adopted Son Accused of Battery, Says Parents Started It BlueLens 2026-08-13 | Officers Bernardy and Diaz responded to a home in Manhattan, IL after a report of a physical altercation between a 25-year-old son and his father; Trevor Boswell said his father pushed him to the ground, leaving scratches on his arm, and mentioned he had previously had cancer and is on the autism spectrum.
Driver Says The Female Officer Has Been Targeting Him for Months — Then This Happens BlueLens 2026-08-11 | While on patrol, officers observed a blue Ford Escape SUV traveling eastbound on Madison Street in Forest Park, Illinois on the night of July 20, 2026. The vehicle's driver-side headlight was not illuminated, prompting officers to initiate a traffic stop.
Mom Wants Her Adult Son Out - 7 Domestic Calls in a Year BlueLens 2026-08-10 | Police were dispatched to the scene at approximately 9:03 AM in response to a domestic dispute between a mother and her adult son (Trendell L. Anthony), reportedly sparked after she refused to let him use her vehicle. The mother confirmed the incident was verbal only, with no physical contact and no injuries.
Man Demands to See Warrant, Insists on Knowing His Rights as Officers Make Arrest BlueLens 2026-08-07 | ...
Give Me Your Phone — Man Chases Victim Down, Beats Him With Belt Buckle BlueLens 2026-08-02 | A bodycam incident from a Chicago-area police department captures the tense moments after an alleged aggravated battery. According to police, the suspect approached the victim and demanded his cell phone. When the victim refused and ran, the suspect allegedly gave chase on a bicycle, caught up to him, and struck him in the head with a belt buckle — leaving him with a head injury and cuts to his hand.Responding officers located a matching suspect nearby and brought him back for a show-up identification, where the victim identified him as the attacker. The suspect was taken into custody and, after waiving his Miranda rights, told officers the incident stemmed from a personal dispute over a small debt — denying he ever struck the victim.Prosecutors approved charges of Aggravated Battery and Attempted Robbery. The suspect was processed and held for his first court appearance.⚠️ All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges reflect allegations only and do not constitute a determination of guilt.#Bodycam #PoliceBodycam #AggravatedBattery #TrueCrime #FOIA #LawEnforcement #PoliceChase #IllinoisPolice
Ohio State Grad Says 3 Drinks — Blows .196, DOUBLE the Legal Limit BlueLens 2026-07-31 | Just after 1 AM, this driver failed to stop at a marked line, clipped the curb, and didn't pull over right away. What happens next was all caught on bodycam.
Guest Steals Breakfast, Claims He OWNS The Hotel | Bodycam BlueLens 2026-07-30 | Officers respond to a Tinley Park, IL hotel after staff report a guest repeatedly taking entire trays of food and pitchers of juice from the breakfast buffet — against hotel policy. When confronted, the man insists he owns the hotel and accuses officers of being ISIS agents. A records check reveals an active Failure to Appear warrant out of Kankakee County, leading to his arrest.📍 Location: Tinley Park, Illinois📅 Incident Date: March 5, 2026This video was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request and is presented for informational and documentary purposes.#bodycam #police #truecrime #lawandorder #policebodycam #arrest #tinleypark #illinois #bodycamfootage #crime
Driver Passed Out in Road, Cant Explain Where Hes Coming From BlueLens 2026-07-28 | Officers found a driver passed out behind the wheel in the middle of an intersection — vehicle still in park, engine running. When woken up, he couldn't give a straight answer about where he was coming from or where he was going, repeating "Airport Road" no matter what he was asked.During field sobriety tests, officers observed multiple clues of impairment across the HGN, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand tests. He eventually admitted to having "a couple beers" before being placed under arrest for DUI.At the station, he refused to provide a breath sample. A records check also revealed an outstanding warrant from another county, adding to the charges he now faces: DUI, Aggravated DUI, and driving on a suspended license.📍 Location: Washington St & Royce Rd📅 Incident Date: 17/9/2024This video is compiled from official bodycam footage obtained through a public records request. It is presented for informational and documentary purposes.⚠️ All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.#Bodycam #DUI #PoliceBodycam #TrafficStop #FieldSobrietyTest #DashcamDUI #RealPoliceFootage #DUIArrest #PoliceEncounter
Homeless Man Panics During Bike Stop, Then Cop Finds Out Why BlueLens 2026-07-27 | A routine bike stop turns into an emotional encounter when a homeless man breaks down in fear during a police traffic stop for riding without lights on a dark road in Illinois.Bodycam footage captures the officer patiently reassuring the panicking man, who says he suffers from a panic disorder and PTSD triggered by past experiences with law enforcement. Despite the officer's calm approach and repeated promises that it was "just a warning," the situation takes a turn when the man is unable to provide identification — and a records check reveals an active warrant out of Madison County.The officer and backup officers continue to treat him with patience and respect throughout the arrest, allowing him to take his prescribed medication before booking. This video is a real look at how officers handle a tense, high-emotion stop involving a vulnerable individual with mental health struggles.📍 Location: Plainfield, Illinois📅 Date of Incident: January 9, 2025This footage was obtained through a public records request. All content is presented for informational and educational purposes.⚠️ Disclaimer: All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.#bodycam #police #policebodycam #trafficstop #homeless #panicattack #PTSD #arrest #lawenforcement #realpolice #Illinois #copsdoinggoodwork #bodycamfootage #truecrime #publicrecords
Not Drunk, Not Sober: Prescription Pills DUI Arrest BlueLens 2026-07-26 | Not Drunk, Not Sober: Prescription Pills DUI ArrestDeputies respond to a domestic disturbance call after a family member says a man won't leave the house and won't let her stop him from driving. Bodycam captures the full stop: slurred speech, trouble balancing, and confusion about basic questions like the date and the current president — but no smell of alcohol.The man admits to taking prescription medication, including Tramadol, and agrees to Standard Field Sobriety Tests. He shows multiple clues of impairment on the walk-and-turn test and can't complete the one-leg stand due to physical issues, but passes several parts of the eye test. He's arrested for DUI, and a search turns up an unopened tray of Tramadol pills and a pill crusher with white residue — which field-tests negative for narcotics.Footage includes the arrest, transport, hospital blood draw, and booking process.📅 Incident Date: March 2026⚖️ Charge: DUI – Combination of Drugs (625 ILCS 5/11-501(A)(5))This video is for informational and educational purposes, documenting a real law enforcement encounter obtained through a public records request. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.#DUI #Bodycam #PoliceBodycam #LawEnforcement #FieldSobrietyTest #TrueCrime
Man Begs for a Free Ride, Ends Up in Cuffs for Something Else BlueLens 2026-07-25 | A Metra passenger boards the train without paying, claiming his phone died and he couldn't pay through the app. When Conductor Michelle Harris refuses to let him ride for free, he begins asking other passengers for money and a phone charger — and turns aggressive when she says no.Mokena, IL police respond to the platform after the man refuses to get off the train or cooperate with officers, repeatedly asking to speak to a Metra supervisor instead. When Metra Sergeant T. Babusch arrives, the situation escalates further — until a routine records check turns up something the man didn't expect: an active warrant out of Illinois for a separate shoplifting case.This bodycam footage captures the full interaction, from the fare dispute to the arrest, as officers explain why the warrant — not the train ticket — is what lands him in cuffs.⚠️ This video contains language some viewers may find offensive.This footage is being shared for informational and documentary purposes as part of our ongoing coverage of public police bodycam and dashcam footage obtained through FOIA requests.#Bodycam #PoliceBodycam #Metra #TrainArrest #PoliceEncounter #FOIA #RealPoliceFootage #IllinoisPolice #ArrestCaughtOnCamera #PublicRecords
