The father-of-two was pronounced dead at the scene, while passenger Lorraine Stephenson, 61, died from her injuries in hospital. Action-packed documentary series following Yorkshire-based law enforcers. The series, aired between 2011-2012, follows officers in South Yorkshire's Road . The defendant showed complete contempt for anyones safety.. Channel 5s Derbyshire Traffic Cop Alex Boniface turned up with his family who are Poppy and Lord Ted fans and left with their own signed copy! PC Andy Swift is on the lookout for a high-value car stolen from a dealership after being taken for a test drive, while he also searches for builder's van taken from a driveway while the owner popped briefly inside to collect his tools and equipment. 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. Dawn Pritchard, prosecuting, said Murphys offending began when CCTV saw him get into the car and drive it through barriers at an NCP car park in Bristol shortly before midday on October 7. Near York, police cameras trigger an alert for a stolen van and when the vehicle is eventually stopped, officers are surprised to find two young children in the van being driven by their dad - who doesn't have a licence, A prolific car thief with a string of convictions under his belt crashes and rolls a stolen car at over 100mph, while in Harrogate the hunt for a cloned car and disqualified driver leads to a high-speed pursuit. After receiving reports that a lorry driver has almost struck a road worker on the M1, officers race to intercept a seven-and-a-half-ton truck, with Sgt Scott Riley deploying a stinger to bring the vehicle to a standstill. The 29-year-old was pursued by officers including PC Alex Boniface, one of TV's Traffic Cops, who described Murphy's driving as "the worst I have ever seen in 14 years on the force." ", Sara said: "We are very thankful and grateful for them visiting Linda. She was diagnosed with cancer and wanted to meet PC Alex Boniface from the top TV series. Daughter Claire Garton said: "Swadlincote Police SNT, thank you for doing this and making my mum smile. 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. A POLICE officer well known for his appearances on TV show Traffic Cops was hurt while capturing a car thief. And when the man was arrested, he told the police I would have rammed the lot of you. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Self - Derbyshire Police 5 episodes, 2010 Jason Potts . The Road Crime Unit heads into position to intercept the van and surround it on the motorway. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. The programme follows officers from Derbyshire's road crime unit as they target dealers bringing drugs into the county, with PC Nick Lovatt giving chase after a sighting of a suspected dealer in Derby. Jamie Theakston presents an edition focusing on the hunt for disqualified, unlicensed and uninsured drivers. 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. Filton Avenue: Woman stabbed outside pub as man remains in custody, A 36-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody, Primark's cross-body bags similar to 3.4k Dior version wowing savvy shoppers. PC Alex Boniface suffered permanent scarring to his arm when he and his teams pursuit of Jonathan Murphy finally saw them box him in on the A38. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A teenage driver leads the cops on a high-speed chase. Jason Potts pursues a car that has been flagged as having no insurance or MOT, but as soon as the driver realises he is being chased, he speeds off at 70mph in a 30mph zone. Edit. 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Officers stop a driver in relation to an alleged drunken assault and the breathalyser indicates he is more than three times over the limit and two knives are found in his car. THE WOMAN WANTED TO MEET PC ALEX BONIFACE FROM CHANNEL 5 SHOW. Forgers are turning out Scottish banknotes. At Ripley police station, officer Alex responds to news of two cars reported missing by a young woman, and the suspected thieves turn out to be two wanted men with a long list of previous convictions. We offer a free email newsletter service so you can get the latest stories from across Staffordshire straight to your inbox. In Harrogate, a reckless motorcyclist with a long history of violenc puts lives in danger as he desperately tries to outrun the cops, while a trap is set on the A1 by police targetting more county line drug dealers. An insight into the working life of officers patrolling the nation's roads, using modern technology and old-fashioned methods to bring criminals to justice. Jamie Theakston presents. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Miss Pritchard played the 10-minute chase on CCTV to the court room. 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. And when the 29-year-old was arrested, hours after stealing the 28,000 Audi from a car park and driving through the barriers to make good his escape, he told the police I would have rammed the lot of you. Dave's devastated family paid tribute "a loving husband and dad of two, who was a dedicated officer committed to his job. Dave and Alex respond to a report of a motorbike theft near Ilkeston and the officers hunt down a pack of suspects in an hour-long chase, which concludes with Derbyshire's first-ever use of a stinger to stop a motorbike. A scooter is driven the wrong way down a dual carriageway into oncoming traffic, but despite it having its tyres stung and being followed by a police helicopter, it proves incredibly difficult to apprehend the rider. Dave and Alex respond to a report of a motorbike theft near Ilkeston and the officers hunt down a pack of suspects in an hour-long chase, which concludes with Derbyshire's first-ever use of a stinger to stop a motorbike. Jamie Theakston presents. Derbyshire's Road Crime Unit uses intelligence and surveillance tactics to crack down on suspected drug dealers. Derbyshire Fed rep Alex Boniface surprised one of his biggest fans when she visited his station in the hope of meeting her favourite cop. See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The suspect leaps from the moving car and leaves it driverless, heading downhill straight towards a busy main road during the rush hour. Derbyshire's road crime team attempts to intercept a drug dealer traveling into the county from Sheffield. He said at one point the brake discs were glowing orange which is something he had never seen before. 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. Harriet, a 21-year-old autism sufferer who regularly watches Alex on Channel 5 show Traffic Cops, was expecting to chat with him online. And when suspected drug runners pull up outside an address, the officers, believing they are about to make a delivery, are quick to detain a young male and female. 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. Cops from North and West Yorkshire are cracking down on uninsured drivers whose recklessness is a cost to all of us. Near Ripley, a van spotted acting suspiciously fails to stop for Derbyshire's specialist road crime cops. Harriet, a 21-year-old autism sufferer who regularly watches Alex on Channel 5 show Traffic Cops, was expecting to chat with him online. Police Constable Alex Boniface; Related news. The cops in Ripley join the operation to target the drug networks. We don't have an overview translated in English. 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. S09E05 Episode 5 December 28, 2021; On patrol in Derbyshire . DerbyshireLive reported Jason joined the force at just 19 . Sergeant Nizzer and the team were contacted by Mrs Garton's daughter-in-law Sara Garton, asking if the team could visit Linda at her home in Swadlincote. A white-knuckle car chase through Derby has seen this man jailed in what one of TV's Traffic Cops has called the worst driving I have seen in 14 years on the force. Officers in Derbyshire team up with neighbouring forces and take the fight to the cross-border criminals under a special initiative dubbed Operation Fuego. Presented by Jamie Theakston. He said: "I have been a police officer for over 20 years and visiting Linda with the team has to be one of most rewarding feelings I have experienced. Jamie Theakston returns with the programme offering insight into the life of officers patrolling the nation's roads, this time following officers from Derbyshire. A silver Astra leads Dan on a 100-MPH chase down the A1M before doing a U-turn into oncoming traffic, while an unlicensed teen denies being the driver of a speeding BMW, but Rich is not fooled. Jamie Theakston presents. A member of the public reports a car veering erratically across the M1 and Karl Jackson and Matt Cooling are sent to investigate. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. WatchHarriets reaction when Alex walks in. (6 episodes, 2012) . Read more: Watch Derbyshire's Traffic Cops in 100-mile chase reaching speeds of 165mph, Read more: The latest speeding drivers are named and shamed. Something went wrong, please try again later. This edition focuses on officers cracking down on abuse, trafficking and exploitation. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. A man is using multiple fake plates, and the traffic cops go after criminals in a high-speed pursuit. We have lost a friend and a colleague from our police family in this incident. There will be the latest breaking news, what's on events and the hottest talking points straight to your email - and it's easy and quick to sign up . The pubs finally reopen after nearly four months of lockdown and as a result the police prepare for a spike in drink-drive incidents on Derbyshire's roads. 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. On the Nottinghamshire border, Craig responds to a report of a serious assault on a late-night train and an off-duty officer who tried to intervene also says she was struck by the assailants. Jailing Murphy for 18 months, Recorder Stuart Sprawson said: This is one of the worst pieces of dangerous driving I have ever seen. Ant and Andy arrest two young men for dealing in a local pub, and the suspects are taken into police custody to be strip-searched. Acting on intelligence, the eight members of Derbyshire's Road Crime Team set out to intercept a car suspected of being used in drug deals, and detain three men, including the main target they were looking for. Assistant Chief Constable David Hartley added: On behalf of the force Id like to offer my sincere condolences to all of those left bereaved by this terrible tragedy - our thoughts, love and support are extended to all those affected. Jason Potts is called to a rush-hour crash on the A50, while Alex Boniface takes the lead in the pursuit of a stolen Audi. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . In South Derbyshire, after spate of alleged violent robberies, Alex and Jason support a team of local officers as they chase down a gang of teenage suspects on foot through a housing estate. Matt Cooling and Josh Field are on the lookout for organised gangs attempting to steal HGVs and the goods they carry. North Yorkshire is considered a soft touch by criminals, who using the county's rural back roads to operate under cover of darkness. 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. The cops are on the heels of drug dealers, drug users and drugged-up drivers, including one dealer who tries to flush away the evidence. just outside Matlock, officers are called to tragic incident involving three motorcyclists who've been hit head on by a car. Jamie Theakston presents. ", When they arrived at Mrs Garton's home, Sergeant Nizzer introduced himself and said: "I'm here, you want to meet me?" Andy Swift is on the trail of a driver who has allegedly failed to stop after a collision, while PC Alex Boniface is almost hit by a car while he is clearing away debris after woman drove a car into a pub's wall. Jonathan Murphy's brake discs were glowing orange, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. Traffic officer Matt Copestake investigates reports of a drink-driving woman who is found to have a blood alcohol level that is three times over the legal limit. Jason Potts is called to a rush-hour crash on the A50, while Alex Boniface takes the lead in the pursuit of a stolen Audi. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Murphy, of Thomas Street, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, pleaded guilty to charges of dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance. The hit show follows Derbyshire traffic police as they patrol the county tackling crime. Officers tail a Renault linked to a gang-related stabbing in Derby,but as they try to make a stop, the driver abandons the car and makes a run for it. 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. Jailing Murphy for 18 months, Recorder Stuart Sprawson said: This is one of the worst pieces of dangerous driving I have ever seen. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Ant and Mark's dogged pursuit of a stolen moped takes them off their patch into the estates of Sheffield, where they play a game of cat and mouse around the backroads and alleyways. Observational documentary series. A driver leads the cops on a 35-minute tarmac odyssey. This edition focuses on officers cracking down on abuse, trafficking and exploitation. 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