By Joanna Putman
Police1
MOORE, Okla. — A Moore Police Department officer has gained social media notoriety after body-worn camera video of him breaking through a wooden fence to apprehend a suspect went viral, the Oklahoman reported.
The incident occurred May 19 when officers attempted to stop a driver of a stolen vehicle, according to the report.
The driver failed to stop, leading to a brief pursuit. The suspect narrowly missed another vehicle at an intersection before crashing the stolen car and fleeing on foot.
On May 19th, MPD was in a pursuit & foot chase involving a stolen car near NW 12th & Janeway. Taser deployment was utilized as pursuing officers ran through & over fences. 20-year-old Dontavious Smith was taken into custody & taken to the Cleveland County Jail. #moorestrong pic.twitter.com/lITTIZ80oD
— Moore Police Dept. (@MoorePolice) May 31, 2024
As the suspect jumped over a fence, one officer carefully crawled through a weakened area in the wooden slats. However, a second officer arrived and forcefully shouldered through the fence.
According to MPD’s Facebook post, the suspect was apprehended in a resident’s backyard. In response to concerns about the damaged fence, the Moore Police Department assured residents that they are “working with the homeowners and the city to get the fence mended.”
The body-camera video of the moment has sparked humorous reactions online.
“I love how the first two officers were trying not to break the rest of the fence, then the third one just plows right through it,” commented one viewer.
Another user posted a gif of the Kool-Aid Man bursting through a brick wall, while another wrote, “He shall now be called Officer Bulldozer lol.”
Watch this video to learn from Gordon Graham about the importance of not letting your guard down during foot pursuits, ensuring officer safety while effectively managing high-risk situations.