Colorado State Patrol trooper stops wrong-way driver with patrol car

Colorado State Patrol trooper stops wrong way driver with patrol car

A Colorado State trooper used his own vehicle to stop a wrong-way driver near Fort Morgan, driving into the path of the vehicle in a dramatic maneuver caught on camera.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, dispatch received a call around 2:20 a.m. on Aug. 30 of a Honda HR-V heading west in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 76 near Fort Morgan.

A trooper spotted the vehicle, activated emergency lights and the dash-cam video shows his cruiser hitting it front-first, offset so the passenger side of the vehicles collided. The trooper ended up in the grassy median between lanes of I-76, while the wrong-way driver was stuck on the highway.

The highway was closed for almost 4.5 hours for an investigation. The trooper was treated for minor injuries and released the same day

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Indiana trooper helps deliver baby during traffic stop on I-69

Indiana trooper helps deliver baby during traffic stop on I 69

Sep 1, 2026

A mother and newborn are making a smooth recovery from a whirlwind delivery thanks to a trooper’s quick actions Sunday morning, the Indiana State Police announced.

Trooper Sam Waterhouse with ISP’s Fort Wayne District was patrolling I-69 near Auburn when he spotted a vehicle going “at an extremely high speed,” the agency said. The trooper pulled the vehicle over but the driver told him his wife was in labor “and the baby was coming immediately,” according to the release.

By the time the trooper came back with his medical kit, the father was already delivering the baby on the interstate.

But Waterhouse noticed the umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby’s neck.

“Acting swiftly and calmly, he carefully unwrapped the cord,” ISP said. “Moments later, the newborn began to cry and breathe on their own.”

Waterhouse wrapped the baby in a blanket for the mother to hold just as medics arrived to get the family to a hospital. The mom and baby were both deemed healthy.

A mother and newborn are making a smooth recovery from a whirlwind delivery thanks to a trooper’s quick actions Sunday morning, the Indiana State Police announced.

By the time the trooper came back with his medical kit, the father was already delivering the baby on the interstate.

But Waterhouse noticed the umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby’s neck.

“Acting swiftly and calmly, he carefully unwrapped the cord,” ISP said. “Moments later, the newborn began to cry and breathe on their own.”

Waterhouse wrapped the baby in a blanket for the mother to hold just as medics arrived to get the family to a hospital. The mom and baby were both deemed healthy.

Missouri Highway Patrol Officers Rescue Mother Trapped Under Car

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A woman in critical condition is recovering after a crash near the Interstate 70/170 interchange in Berkeley, Missouri, where she was trapped under her own vehicle Berkeley Police Officer O’Shea Conway was on patrol when someone on the shoulder reported a diver who had disappeared into trees. His bodycam video captured the shouts of a mother and her 12-year-old daughter inside the vehicle. Conway broke out the rear window to free the girl, who sustained moderate injuries and is now recovering.

The mother, however, was still pinned beneath the car. Two other Berkeley police officers and two Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers arrived on the scene. Officers reported that the mother’s head was underneath the vehicle, making it difficult to lift. They coordinated, counted down, and lifted together, successfully pulling her free

The MSHP troopers involved in the rescue have not been publicly identified. The incident has been widely praised for the teamwork and quick action of the responding officers

The rescue highlights the importance of rapid response, clear communication, and coordinated lifting efforts in life-threatening vehicle rescue situations.

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Maryland State Police Trooper 5 Perform Aerial Rescue in Frederick County, Virginia

Maryland State Police Trooper 5 Perform Aerial Rescue in Frederick County Virginia

August 17, 2026

State of VA - On Saturday at approximately 2:21 p.m., rescue personnel from Frederick County, Virginia, were called to a remote trail near Cove Campground. They responded to a report of a UTV rollover with an injured patient.

The patient's location was hard to reach and expected to take a long time to reach by ground.

Because of this, and the nature of the injuries, Maryland State Police Aviation Command was asked to help with an aerial hoist rescue.

Trooper 5, the MSP helicopter based in Cumberland, Maryland, responded to the scene. On the ground, emergency medical services and rescue crews kept caring for the patient and helped get them ready for the rescue.

A Trooper and Rescue Technician were lowered from the helicopter into a clearing in the trees. There, the patient was prepared for the aerial rescue using a Patient Extrication Platform, known as a PEP Bag.

The pilots of Trooper 5 held the helicopter steady above the wooded area while the patient was hoisted up. Once the patient was safely inside the aircraft, the flight crew flew them straight to a local hospital for treatment.

The rescue was carried out using an AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter. Maryland State Police Aviation Command has served the state since 1970.

The agency runs a fleet of ten AW139 helicopters from seven bases across Maryland. These aircraft provide around-the-clock coverage for Maryland residents and visitors, handling missions like medical evacuations, law enforcement support, search and rescue, homeland security, and disaster assessment.

Missions like this one depend on teamwork between local fire, rescue, EMS, law enforcement, and other partner agencies.

Lieutenant Colonel Bivens Welcomes 47 New Troopers to the Pennsylvania State Police

August 21, 2026

“For nearly six months, this dedicated group of women and men demonstrated remarkable strength, leadership, courage, discipline, resilience, and commitment to complete the rigors of the Academy and earn the rank of trooper,” said Lieutenant Colonel Bivens. “I am beyond proud to welcome these brave individuals to our PSP family, and I have the utmost confidence in their ability to successfully serve, protect, and uphold the law across the Commonwealth.”

During the ceremony, five cadets received special awards and recognition:

Levi J. Wallace: American Legion Award for all-around academic, physical, ethical, and moral qualifications; Daniel F. Dunn High Scholastic Award for the highest level of academic achievement in the class.

Gunnar H. Frankenfield: Gesford High Pistol Award for the highest score on the department’s pistol qualification course.

Tyler Elsdon: Colonel Ronald M. Sharpe Leadership Award for exemplifying the qualities of leadership.

Brandon W. Knapp: John K. Schafer Memorial Award for the highest combined score on a series of physical skills tests.

Briar W. Kentzel: Colonel Paul J. Chylak Memorial Driver Proficiency Award for the highest proficiency in driver safety training.

The new troopers will report to the following troops on Monday, August 31, 2026:

Troop A Greensburg (2)

Raymond Dupilka, III
Levi J. Wallace

Troop B, Washington (3)

Eric J. Bell
Cameron A. Nicholls
Brady J. Sigut

Troop C, Punxsutawney (2)

Matthew R. Luketich
Tanner J. Sidehamer

Troop D, Butler (1)