• Cops and Recalls

    Dodge Recalls Over 20,000 Charger and Magnum Police Cars

    Every gearhead's dream of participating in a proper police chase involving Hemi-powered cruisers is a bit more difficult today, as Dodge is pulling 20,283 Chargers and Magnums equipped with both the Police Package and column shifter off the beat. Chrysler is concerned these particular cars could suffer from a bout of "unintended acceleration" courtesy of the old-school shifter. More after the jump. More »

    6:00 PM on Fri Nov 7 2008
    By Andrew Didorosi
    3,709 views, 31 comments

    Most discussed NovaloadMissesPolar: Slippery Lever TherapyThe old standby is to jam that bugger up as high as it will go; wiggle it around more »

  • Stupid Criminals

    Utah Man Evades Police Cars In Souped-Up Golf Cart

    Police in Morgan City, Utah were outrun and outwitted by a drunken man in what they describe as a souped-up golf cart. Trev Dawson was hanging out with friends, drinking and doing donuts on the lawn of the Morgan City Park when local Sheriff's deputies happened upon him. Rather than face a count of drunk driving or public destruction and risk having something happen to the beloved cart, Dawson fled the scene. Officers gave chase across yards, down streets and through parking lots before Dawson fled into an alfalfa field and jumped over a few irrigation ditches, which is something that police cruisers typically can't do. How was he caught? More »

    6:00 PM on Tue Oct 21 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    8,103 views, 60 comments

    Most discussed donnied701: I keep seeing an add on Craigslist for a project cart. He's got it all set up for a more »

  • offbeat news

    Transvestite Cop Charged With DUI, Possession

    Probation Officer Ryder Laramore, a 44-year-old male from Marianna, Florida, was pulled over Tuesday while wearing a blond wig, black miniskirt, fishnet stockings and no shoes. After a field sobriety test and brief search, he was charged with DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia. We've known cops with a pretty twisted private life, and most were smart enough to keep their salacious proclivities quiet, but Ryder, buddy, you are not one of those cops. [Local6] (Photo credit)

    2:20 PM on Thu Sep 25 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    5,277 views, 47 comments

    Most discussed c0de: and this relates to cars, how ? more »

  • speed traps

    British Police Using High-Tech Helicopters To Catch Speeders, Yell At Them

    In an effort to drive both taxpayer groups and paranoid Libertarians nuts at the same time, the Essex police are using a $1,750-an-hour helicopter equipped with some fairly high-tech gear to trap speeders in key areas. The helicopter uses plate recognition software that can recognize a plate and locate the address from up to 700 feet away, and then use the "Skyshout" PA system to scare the crap out of inform drivers that they've been busted. More »

    4:00 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    2,111 views, 59 comments

    Most discussed NovaloadMissesPolar: Doesn't RustMyEnemy live in Essex, the "English Riviera" as he calls it? And there were jokes that the women had higher more »

  • Blessed Are The Peacemakers

    Rambo P. Coltrane: South Carolina Sheriff Invests In APC Armed With .50-cal Machine Gun

    Sheriff Leon Lott of Richland County, South Carolina has gotten ahold of an M113A2 Armored Personal Carrier (APC) for some serious police work. And though a new APC fitted with a .50-cal belt-fed machine gun is a scary prospect, the Sheriff's department claims it only pays about $2,000 a year to acquire this kind of equipment (though we're not clear if that means the total cost). Perhaps they could replace the old Crown Vics with APCs. Either because he's a religious nut or has a sense of humor, Sheriff Lott is calling the vehicle "The Peacemaker" in reference to Matthew 5:9 because "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be the children of God." No joke, that's in the press release below. Don't speed through Coumbia, South Carolina. Seriously. More »

    6:00 PM on Tue Sep 2 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    5,367 views, 51 comments

    Most discussed wohho: Mmm, militarization of the domestic police force. When war isn't profitable enough, the weapons makers will turn to the police more »

  • woodward dream cruise

    2009 Cadillac CTS-V Police Car Creates Car Enthusiast Paradox

    On one hand, this 2009 Cadillac CTS-V police car is all kinds of awesome. We can’t put our finger on precisely why. Maybe it's because it kind of reminds us of Robocop. On the other, it sort of feels like the police outnumber cruisers on Woodward today, and they’ll send your ass down for the pettiest of driving and/or walking infraction (as Wert and Ben found out two years ago). So is it awesome that the police have a CTS-V, or oppressively depressive?

    Follow the fun at our Woodward Dream Cruise tag for all of our coverage of the 2008 Woodward Dream Cruise, the largest one-day automotive event in the world!

    12:20 PM on Sat Aug 16 2008
    By Wes Siler
    5,671 views, 24 comments

    Latest by AlexCConley: Well, around the Detroit area a lot of the pimp police rides were donations or drug bust cars. But,that car is more »

  • hoon

    Watch Out For The Nurburgring's Undercover BMW!

    Planning a trip to the Nurburgring this summer? Well, if you are, make sure to watch out for this BMW if you happen to be engaging in any unapproved shenanigans either at the 'ring or just off it. Although this may look like a normal 3-Series, looks can be deceiving. More »

    1:45 PM on Wed Jul 9 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    6,333 views, 32 comments

    Latest by LandofMinos, Don't you fucking look at me!: @Uberdude328i: They could've used an Audi. more »

  • jalopnik reviews

    Dodge Charger Police Edition, Part Three

    Why you should buy the 2008 Dodge Charger Police Edition:
    You need a big cruiser, but need muscle car speed. Your department has a bunch of money to spend after a big drug bust. You've got to reunite your band and save an orphanage.

    Why you shouldn't buy this car:
    You think high-speed pursuits are unnecessary and dangerous. You complain about high gas prices. You think the police shouldn't carry guns. You're a neo-Nazi from Illinois.

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    12:00 PM on Thu Jul 3 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    3,198 views, 27 comments

    Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: Great review!VA has been running grey Chargers as unmarked for quite a while--they are harder to see coming up on more »

  • jalopnik reviews

    2008 Dodge Charger Police Edition, Part Two

    Exterior Design: ****
    The 2008 Dodge Charger Police Edition benefits from the inherently aggressive looks of the standard Charger's angry headlamps and strong rear haunches. Of course, each car's style will be affected by the livery of its jurisdiction. Our car looks badass in black with the exposed steel wheels and a spot lamp mounted in the A-pillar, but we would've liked to have a push-bar in front to make it even more intimidating.

    Interior Design: ***
    Function rules over form inside the Police Edition. The center console and floor shifter have disappeared, making room for a large mounting surface for police equipment, relocating the autostick to the steering column. You would think a cop car might have some sort of donut holder molded into the dashboard, but there aren't even any cup holders. But the three stars come entirely from the rubber floors, making you free to spill beverages or bodily fluids without fear of a difficult cleanup, and the red night-light.

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    12:00 PM on Wed Jul 2 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    5,905 views, 29 comments

    Latest by Accordforall: HmmmmSpeaking from a pure Honda / Toyota / Nissan and Mazda loving background... THis damn car.. is damn fucking hot. I mean more »

  • jalopnik reviews

    2008 Dodge Charger Police Edition, Part One


    If you saw Top Gear last week, you saw the boys compete to find the best sub-£900 replacement for the British standard Opel Astra police car. They shouldn't have bothered. There's already something bigger, stronger and faster in the colonies — and we've driven it. Just ignore the price tag and fuel economy. —Ed.

    Barreling down the highway in the 2008 Dodge Charger Police Edition, I'm on a mission. It's 106 miles to Chicago, I've got a full tank of gas, and I'm supposed to meet Hardigree on the Southside in an hour at the 95th Street drawbridge. Legally, there's no way for me to make it on time, and even though this is a cop car, I've no sirens or flashing lights to assist me in pursuing above-the-law speeds. What I've got instead is a stripped-down, blacked-out cruiser that feels like the spiritual successor to the Dodge Monaco Elwood Blues picked up from the Mt. Prospect city police auction. Though that may just be the black suit, sunglasses, and fedora talking.

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    12:00 PM on Tue Jul 1 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    9,141 views, 62 comments

    Latest by FrankGrimes: What option box do I check to get the police package? more »