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Officer Ben Groff had just started his shift at the Elk City Police Department when the call came through dispatch:
“Units should be advised of a report of a stolen vehicle spotted heading north on Main Street. It collided with several vehicles in front of the theater and continued. The suspect is a white Dodge Charger. All units respond.”
Ben’s patrol car roared to life as he drove through Third and Madison Avenue to intercept the vehicle on Main Street. Ben hit the lights and siren, merging into the city’s bustling evening traffic. Main Street was alive with its usual commotion—families grabbing dinner, teens cruising, and trucks rumbling through on their way to the interstate. The Charger weaved recklessly through it all, its driver seemingly unfazed by the chaos.
Ben’s adrenaline surged as he radioed in.
“Unit 3 in pursuit. The suspect vehicle appears to be trying to head towards Washington Street through alleyways.”
As the stolen vehicle blew past a red light, narrowly missing a minivan, Ben deftly maneuvered around other cars, keeping his pursuit controlled but relentless. He’d chased suspects before, but this one felt different—the driver was audacious and desperate, taking wild risks that jeopardized everyone on the road. The danger was palpable, the stakes high, and the adrenaline was pumping.
When the Charger made a sharp turn onto a quieter side street, Ben followed, his tires screeching on the asphalt. For a moment, the streetlights flickered off the Charger’s rear window, and Ben caught a glimpse of the driver—a young woman, her face twisted with determination.
Finally, the suspect tried to cut through an alley too narrow for her car’s speed. The Charger clipped a dumpster and spun out, slamming into a utility pole. Smoke billowed from the crumpled hood.
Ben skidded to a stop, jumping out with his weapon drawn.
“Show me your hands! Out of the car, now!”
The woman hesitated before stepping out, her hands trembling but raised. She was strikingly familiar—Lisa Rhodes, the girlfriend of the auto magnate and social media influencer John DeLorean. The revelation sent a shockwave through the scene, a twist in the narrative that no one, not even Ben, saw coming.
“You’ve got to be kidding me,”
Ben muttered under his breath.
Lisa tried to talk her way – out of it, her voice honeyed but shaky.
“Officer, I didn’t steal this car. It’s one I borrowed. A man, let me borrow it—this is just a misunderstanding!”
Ben wasn’t buying it. As he cuffed her, he noticed her purse on the passenger seat. When he peeked inside, his suspicions were confirmed—a substantial stash of drugs, including pills and small baggies of powder.
Backup arrived moments later, securing the scene. Lila’s protests grew louder as the reality of her arrest sank in.
“You don’t know who you’re messing with! John will have his attorneys save me and get your badge for this!”
Ben smirked as he read her rights.
“Maybe he will, but not before I make sure you face the consequences of tonight’s little joyride.”
Ben’s determination was unwavering, and his commitment to upholding the law was resolute, making it clear that justice would prevail.
Back at the station, the news spread like wildfire. Lila Rhodes, the woman frequently seen on John DeLorean’s arm at high-profile events, was booked for possession and vehicle theft. Reporters swarmed the station, eager for a statement. As she promised, high-profile attorneys showed up the following day to post bail and escort her back to California.
Later, as Ben completed his report, his sergeant clapped him on the shoulder.
“Hell of a job tonight, Ben. You nabbed someone who thought she was untouchable.”
Ben nodded, exhausted but satisfied. In Elk City, justice didn’t care about status or connections—it only cared about the law. This matter would become evident as Ben brought in well-known individuals on burglary, auto theft, and other felony charges. That is a story coming soon.
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