Preparedness
Lawnmower Escape Fails: Bodycam Captures Bizarre Police Pursuit
Recently released bodycam footage reveals a peculiar incident involving a Michigan man who attempted to evade law enforcement on a riding lawn mower. The footage captures the unusual chase and subsequent events that unfolded when the suspect, James Mitchell Kerr, was approached by authorities.
On September 19, officers were dispatched to a residence in Leoni Township with the intention of arresting Kerr, who had multiple outstanding warrants. Upon arriving, the deputy found the 41-year-old suspect operating a riding lawn mower. Despite being ordered to dismount, Kerr allegedly refused to comply.
In a surprising turn, Kerr reportedly accelerated the mower toward the deputy before attempting to flee. The chase, while unconventional, saw the mower eventually come to a halt in a ditch. Even then, Kerr allegedly ignored commands to surrender.
The situation escalated further when Kerr returned to his mower, retrieved a concealed handgun, and aimed it at the deputy. In response, the officer deployed a stun gun, successfully striking Kerr. This action inadvertently caused Kerr to discharge his weapon, resulting in a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his hand.
Kerr was subsequently treated for his injury at a local hospital and later released. Fortunately, the deputy emerged from the incident unharmed.
“This incident underscores how rapidly a seemingly routine encounter can escalate and the potential dangers deputies face daily,” remarked the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. “Thankfully, the deputy was unharmed, and the suspect did not sustain serious injuries.”
Following his medical clearance, Kerr was arrested and released on bail. The case prompted Jackson County Sheriff Gary Schuette to request an independent investigation by the Michigan State Police, alongside an internal review by the sheriff’s office. The internal investigation concluded that there were no policy violations during the incident.
In October, Kerr faced formal charges and was bound over for trial in circuit court. He remains in custody at the Jackson County Jail, awaiting further legal proceedings.
Watch a local news report about the incident below:
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Herb
November 24, 2024 at 5:28 pm
Once again the poll answers have absolutely nothing to do with the article or the situation.
What idiot is writing these answers?
Kirk Augustin
November 24, 2024 at 6:15 pm
Obviously cops did not have to come and arrest him, since he clearly owned a large repair shop and was not going to flee.
All they had to do was send him a letter with the court date.
Physically sending a cop to arrest is in violation of his rights, and justified fleeing or self defense against the obviously abusive cops.
Paul
November 24, 2024 at 7:29 pm
As Herb said, you have an idiot writing answers to a question that doesn’t exist! Kirk has his head in his ass! Why was this loser out running around town when he had so many warrants? Then they just release him again, and he’s finally being held for trial. This is what’s wrong with the justice system, it’s like fishing, catch and release! It’s laws for US, and the criminals don’t have to abide by them! He’s very lucky he didn’t die doing something STUPID like trying to run over an officer with a mower, which could chop him up into little pieces, and then pulling a firearm on him as well!! Stupid people need stupid prizes, it lowers the population, and teaches criminals that they might die doing criminal activities! FAFO! More criminals need to “find out”!
CPO Bill
November 25, 2024 at 10:50 pm
Had to be a democrap!
Paul49
November 26, 2024 at 5:59 pm
Tired of the lib snowflakes trying to always make the police the bad guys.