Login to create it. After boxing the car to a stop, a struggle breaks out between the driver and road crime cop Nick Lovatt, and the suspect is forcibly cuffed and detained. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In Harrogate, a hostile crowd gathers when a suspect runs into a housing estate. A star of the real life TV Traffic Cops show stepped in to make a dying woman's dream come true. Jonathan Murphy led officers on a chase at speeds of up to 111mph on the A38 around Derby before PC Alex Boniface's arm was badly gashed during Murphy's arrest. An 80mph pursuit carries on for 15 miles across North Yorkshire, while wet roads make a 90mph chase near Scarborough even more dangerous. And her family have told how the memory of her face lighting up as she met the officer will be one of their lasting memories. In the early hours of the morning, Alex is called to a robbery in progress involving five men who have entered a house and are threatening the occupant with a knife. Just outside Chesterfield, cops respond to a police camera alert for a young wanted criminal. This full-scale emergency forces Derbyshire's officers to close down a busy junction of the motorway during the morning rush hour. The traffic cops respond to a report of a car linked to a drunken assault with a baseball bat. Required fields are marked *. The Road Crime Units gather intel on a suspect vehicle believed to be used for dealing drugs on a Chesterfield estate, while police track down a car with links to an alleged knifepoint robbery at a suspected drug dealer's house. Officers close in on a suspected stolen car near Tadcaster, but they have to deploy two stingers as the driver tries to escape by hitting speeds in excess of 100mph. Elsewhere, officers disturb two suspects they believe have been carrying out break-ins leading to a 100mph chase across a golf course. A very shy Harriet arrived at Swadlincote station with her mum and sat down at a desk to speak to Alex on Teams. Officers in Derbyshire team up with neighbouring forces and take the fight to the cross-border criminals under a special initiative dubbed Operation Fuego. We don't have an overview translated in English. Harriet, a 21-year-old autism sufferer who regularly watches Alex on Channel 5 show Traffic Cops, was expecting to chat with him online. On the edge of the Peak District a violent attack on a tradesman is captured on CCTV. Karl Jackson is alerted to a possible disqualified driver when a passing car triggers his ANPR system, but the vehicle fails to stop and a pursuit begins. Derbyshire traffic cops from a hit TV series helped to make a dying woman's wish come true. PC Chris Ryan follows a car that triggered an alert on the police's ANPR system as it was linked to a spate of catalytic converter thefts, while Sgt Steve Hughes is working with HMRC to track down and stop a vehicle that is suspected of carrying illicit cash. It is then that PC Boniface is injured as he tries to get Murphy out of the stolen car. Matt Cooling and Josh Field are on the lookout for organised gangs attempting to steal HGVs and the goods they carry. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. PC Alex Boniface who appears on Channel 5 show Traffic Cops, paid a surprise visit to . Watch the show online: Traffic Cops Series Information. Paul is called to a domestic incident in which an elderly woman has allegedly stabbed her husband with a meat cleaver, while a mysterious traffic incident sees a car upside down and on fire, the driver missing and a baby seat in the back. Murphy, of Thomas Street, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, pleaded guilty to charges of dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance. PC Alex Boniface who appears on Channel 5 show Traffic Cops, paid a surprise visit to the woman's home in Swadlincote alongside officers from the Swadlincote Neighbourhood Team including Sergeant Targ Nizzer. The traffic cops hunt criminals using cloned number plates. A Bristol man has been jailed after seriously injuring a police officer after a 111mph car chase. Plus, police discover a boot full of stolen goods while attending the scene of a serious traffic accident. PC Chris Ryan is patrolling alone at night when he spots a suspected cloned SUV and gives chase, with the driver of the vehicle ramming the police car five times and eventually turning off its lights to escape over a field. PC Jackson's instincts lead him on a high-speed chase. PC Dave Naylor responds to a call after a man with a history of violence is suspected of having stolen a car, which is pursued at 95mph along the M1, while police receive information about a man suspected of trying to sell a car for 1,000 and then driving off with both the vehicle and the cash. PC Karl Jackson is called to an accident in which two people have died, and his priority is to cordon off the area, collect early witness statements and begin the sad task of trying to identify the victims so their relatives can be informed. Main Cast; Alex Boniface Jamie Theakston Steven Mackintosh: Episode Videos & Previews. THE officer killed in a head-on crash on Christmas Day starred in the TV documentary Police Interceptors. Craig Duncan . A WHITE-KNUCKLE car chase through Derby has seen a man jailed in what . A tyre stinger is used to stop a vehicle suspected of carrying stolen mobile phones and Automatic Number Plate Recognition helps to track and intercept a vehicle suspected of being used by burglars targeting the homes of older folk. PC Chris Ryan receives a police camera alert that the driver in the car in front of him may under the influence of drugs, while Sgt Steve Hughes and his team investigate a crash in which a car hit a wall. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Fatal crash victim PC Dave Fields starred in cop documentary Police Interceptors, PC Dave Fields, 45, and Lorraine Stephenson, 61, both died when the cars they were travelling in collided on the A57 in Sheffield, PC Dave Fields' family have paid tribute to a 'loving husband and dad of two', Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Rich Morris responds to his fifth crash in four hours but as he places bollards on the road, he is almost knocked over by a car that skids by out of control mere inches away. After the PC smashed the drivers side window, the belligerent criminal refused to come quietly, dragging PC Bonifaces arm through the broken glass. The return of the programme offering an insight into the work of officers patrolling the roads of Derbyshire. Meanwhile, Alex races to back up colleague John who has stopped a driver who turns out to be carrying a knife. PC Andy stops and breathalyses a van driver in Harrogate, but, at more than twice the legal limit, the young man tries to make a run for it. PC Alex Boniface suffered . A fire extinguisher is launched from a fleeing getaway car. The local community force have long been Poppy and Lord Ted fans with Foggy and PC Bob supporting our book signing at TLC Bakery in Hilton village . She said after being reported to police forces in England and Wales, the Audi was then spotted and followed up the A38 by officers from Staffordshire and into Derby where they handed over to that force. Derbyshire's Road Crime Unit uses intelligence and surveillance tactics to crack down on suspected drug dealers. Get the biggest stories from across Bristol straight to your inbox. Jamie Theakston narrates. A member of the public reports a car veering erratically across the M1 and Karl Jackson and Matt Cooling are sent to investigate. Traffic Cops (2003- ) Full Cast & Crew. In York, PCs Chris and Steve are backed up by a police unit armed with Tasers when they set out to arrest a man suspected of assaulting a pregnant woman. In Derby, as people make their way home from a boozy night out, Alex is on the lookout for drink drivers chancing their luck. A chase nearly ends in serious injury for an officer when he is almost dragged along by a car after it is cornered in a supermarket car park. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The team receives some intelligence about a man suspected of ferrying drugs into the county using a relative's car. Harriet had initially gone to Ripley police station with her mum Karina in the hope of meeting Alex there but was disappointed to be told by officer Darren Clarke that he was no longer there. Thanks for submitting! Unsure why or how the accident has occurred, Jason is left gobsmacked when the truth is revealed. Near the Yorkshire Dales, an elderly man driving without his glasses is responsible for a hit and run. March 8, 2021 1h. 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The woman wanted to meet PC Alex Boniface from hit TV show Traffic Cops, Never miss a story and read the latest headlines with our free email updates. An edition following Derbyshire officers as they tackle young offenders, with Sgt Matt Edwards on the hunt for a gang of suspected teenage car thieves in Derby thought to have been breaking into houses to steal car keys and then the occupant's vehicle. But the officer was at the station when she visited and made her day when he walked into the room. Self - Derbyshire Police 5 episodes, 2010 Jason Potts . Personal details. In York, Sgt Mick leads early morning raids on two men suspected of exploiting and intimidating young teenage girls through the production of explicit images and videos, while Sgt Julian discovers seven illegal immigrants in the back of a lorry at Wetherby services recently arrived from the continent. Paul investigates a report of a crash involving a car that has gone straight over a roundabout and then been abandoned, while Scott is called to a report of an alleged hit-and-run - which transpires to be the result of a fight between a pub-goers that spiralled out of control and into the path of oncoming motorists. PC Andy Swift is patrolling on the M1 when a car he has flagged down takes off, prompting a chase at speeds up to 120mph, while PC Jason Potts is called to a pub where a distressed woman is convinced her boyfriend has fallen into the freezing waters of a canal. A star of the real life TV Traffic Cops show stepped in to make a dying woman's dream come true. Mrs Garton died just days after the visit, but one of her last wishes was to meet the young Traffic Cops star, who has been a huge hit on the show. Jailing Murphy for 18 months, Recorder Stuart Sprawson said: This is one of the worst pieces of dangerous driving I have ever seen. The defendant showed complete contempt for anyones safety.. It left the officer with deep wounds to his forearm which required 16 stitches at the Royal Derby Hospital. Officers in Harrogate spot a youth behaving suspiciously, but when they try to stop him, he flees into a local housing estate and things rapidly escalate as a hostile crowd gathers. Learn more about contributing; Edit page. See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by . PC Andy Swift and PC Stu Smith pull over a car at one stop and the driver eventually pulls out a knife, forcing the officers to draw their Tasers and restrain the man. The criminal, already a disqualified driver, went all the way around the second island and headed back in the direction of Markeaton Island where he had come from. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Alex Boniface . "My mum has now sadly passed on, but this was one of her last memories to see her face light up will always be with me. PC Chris Ryan receives a police camera alert that the driver in the car in front of him may under the influence of drugs, while Sgt Steve Hughes and his team investigate a crash in which a car hit a wall. Officers pursue a stolen car being driven by a wanted prolific criminal, police in Yorkshire spot a stolen van. Nick Rice is injured when a reckless driver tries to avoid capture by ramming his police car. In central Derbyshire, the Traffic Cops are on the hunt for a car linked to the theft of two motorbikes. The local community force have long been Poppy and Lord Ted fans with Foggy and PC Bob supporting our book signing at TLC Bakery in Hilton village back in November 2021. Please consider taking this quick survey to let us know how we're doing and what we can do better. The suspect throws a knife out of the car and then waves a baseball bat out of his window, banging it on the roof and making offensive hand gestures at the police behind him. You need to be logged in to continue. Lee Ridley is one of four police vehicles pursuing a car suspected of being cloned, while police work with fire and medical crews after a crash on the M1 leads to a lorry ploughing off the road and into an embankment. Jamie Theakston presents an edition focusing on young drivers. A rollercoaster day out at Alton Towers ends with a near-death experience for members of a group of day trippers when their car breaks down on the A50 and a lorry driver's momentary lapse in concentration sees him smash head-on into the stationary vehicle. A young man who has stolen his grandfather's car leads the police into a bizarre and dangerous pursuit that ends in a trip to hospital for the suspect. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Daughter Claire Garton said: "Swadlincote Police SNT, thank you for doing this and making my mum smile. Cops are on the hunt for stolen cars, and a traffic cop ends up on a 100-mile chase down the M1. Can the cops stop a riot from breaking out? After boxing the car to a stop, a struggle breaks out between the driver and road crime cop Nick . She said after being reported to police forces in England and Wales, the Audi was then spotted and followed up the A38 by officers from Staffordshire and into Derby where they handed over to that force. View our online Press Pack. Contribute to this page. He drove from Bristol to Derby on the A38. Alternative name. Yorkshire's traffic cops are in hot pursuit of some criminals dragging a generator with just one wheel across the county, and a van full of contraband in Bradford. PC Boniface, who is is well-known to viewers of the Channel 5 show Traffic Cops, followed him as he reached a top speed of 111mph, overtaking traffic dangerously. As well as the jail term he was disqualified from driving for four years. WatchHarriets reaction when Alex walks in. just outside Matlock, officers are called to tragic incident involving three motorcyclists who've been hit head on by a car. After they spot a suspect lorry, it's a dangerous and risky business trying to bring it to a stop safely, requiring tactics and teamwork. PC Andy Swift is called to a report of the theft of a van and catches a suspect red-handed in a vehicle parked outside the owner's house. North Yorkshire's officers deal with violent crime, including a showdown in Scarborough with one of the county's most prolific offenders, who has been convicted more than 100 times - including 19 violent offences. But she was overjoyed when Alex actually came into the room to pay his biggest fan a surprise visit. His colleagues, and everyone across the force, are devastated by what has happened.". She told the officers she has never been in trouble or arrested, but got the chance to find out what it felt like to be handcuffed by PC Boniface. And when the man was arrested, he told the police I would have rammed the lot of you. TV Series. One of Mrs Garton's last wishes was to meet the young Traffic Cops star, who has been a huge hit on the show. The defendant showed complete contempt for anyones safety.. Plus, a drunken disturbance in a pub leads to a tense manhunt through dark countryside. Finally near Coxbench, officers manage to block him in. Sergeant Nizzer contacted Karina and said he could arrange a Teams meeting between Alex and Harriet but could not meet up in person because of work commitments. A POLICE officer well known for his appearances on TV show Traffic Cops was hurt while capturing a car thief. 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