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Yahoo
7 days ago
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Female police officer leaps into water, fights career criminal before making arrest, video shows
A dramatic video captured a female New York City police officer leaping into the water and fighting a career criminal before bringing him into custody. The NYPD hailed the actions of the brave officer, describing how she and her colleagues made bold moves in the arrest of suspected car thief Matthew Swafford in Queens on Aug. 5. Swafford "didn't count on our dedicated NYPD 101 Precinct officers following him without hesitation, putting duty before danger," the department wrote on X as it released footage showing the female officer removing her gear before jumping into the water and engaging in a hand-to-hand struggle with Swafford. The agency told Fox News Digital that the arrest of Swafford unfolded after responding officers "received information from the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol that they had located a black 2025 Honda sedan, which was reported stolen. Accused Anti-israel Arsonist Turns Himself In For Allegedly Torching 10 Nypd Vehicles Ahead Of Protest: Feds "A canvass was conducted, and the 29-year-old male driver was located nearby. The male, in an attempt to flee the location, jumped off a dock and into the East Rockaway Inlet," the Nypd said in a statement. Read On The Fox News App "Officers pursued the male into the water and successfully affected the arrest. Additional officers arrived on scene along with FDNY EMS and Park's Department Lifeguards and safely brought the male to shore without any further incidents," it added. Footage released by authorities began with Swafford jumping into the water. "I got a perp that just jumped in the water," one officer is heard saying into his police radio. Violent Assault On Off-duty Nypd Rookie Uncovers Tensions With Police Safety And Force Protocols The female officer then leapt into the water in pursuit of Swafford. The video showed the female officer and Swafford engaging in a struggle, with the NYPD saying "the suspect began fighting with officers when approached." He was eventually brought into custody. Swafford, described by police as a recidivist, was charged with Grand Larceny Auto, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Obstructing Governmental article source: Female police officer leaps into water, fights career criminal before making arrest, video shows
Fox News
12-08-2025
- Fox News
Female police officer leaps into water, fights career criminal before making arrest, video shows
A dramatic video captured a female New York City police officer leaping into the water and fighting a career criminal before bringing him into custody. The NYPD hailed the actions of the brave officer, describing how she and her colleagues made bold moves in the arrest of suspected car thief Matthew Swafford in Queens on Aug. 5. Swafford "didn't count on our dedicated NYPD 101 Precinct officers following him without hesitation, putting duty before danger," the department wrote on X as it released footage showing the female officer removing her gear before jumping into the water and engaging in a hand-to-hand struggle with Swafford. The agency told Fox News Digital that the arrest of Swafford unfolded after responding officers "received information from the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol that they had located a black 2025 Honda sedan, which was reported stolen. "A canvass was conducted, and the 29-year-old male driver was located nearby. The male, in an attempt to flee the location, jumped off a dock and into the East Rockaway Inlet," the NYPD said in a statement. "Officers pursued the male into the water and successfully affected the arrest. Additional officers arrived on scene along with FDNY EMS and Park's Department Lifeguards and safely brought the male to shore without any further incidents," it added. Footage released by authorities began with Swafford jumping into the water. "I got a perp that just jumped in the water," one officer is heard saying into his police radio. The female officer then leapt into the water in pursuit of Swafford. The video showed the female officer and Swafford engaging in a struggle, with the NYPD saying "the suspect began fighting with officers when approached." He was eventually brought into custody. Swafford, described by police as a recidivist, was charged with Grand Larceny Auto, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Obstructing Governmental Administration.
New York Post
11-08-2025
- New York Post
NYPD bodycam shows fearless cops plunging into water after alleged car thief
New NYPD bodycam video shows the moment a fearless pair of cops jumps into the water off the Rockaways – on the tail of an alleged Queens car thief who made the plunge to avoid arrest. The tense footage shows suspect Matthew Swafford, 24, walking along a dock and plunging into the East Rockaway inlet Thursday afternoon – despite demands from a female officer to 'Stop there!' The determined cop begins removing her gear from her department belt as her male colleague radios for help from the department's Harbor Unit. Seconds later, the female officer jumps into the water after Swafford – only for him to flail his arms and push her under the water, according to the footage and a criminal complaint. 4 With cops moments away from placing alleged car thief Matthew Swafford in cuffs last week, he plunges into the East Rockaway Inlet, authorities said. NYPD The male cop soon joins his colleague in the water, and both bring the suspect to shore. Swafford, who has a slew of prior arrests – including involving a slew of stolen vehicles – was immediately led away in cuffs. 'We went through all of this for a stolen car?' the female officer chided Swafford, according to a criminal complaint. He replied, 'Yeah, I know, it was stupid,' according to the court docs. 4 A determined NYPD cop removes her gear from her belt and jumps into the water after the suspect. NYPD The officers, assigned to the 101 Precinct's Public Safety Team, had been responding at the time to Beach 8th Street and Seagirt Avenue on reports of a stolen vehicle that had been recovered, authorities said. Members of the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol informed the officers that they'd found a black 2025 Honda sedan, which was stolen June 28, police said. The cops launched their search for the suspect, which ultimately took the unexpected turn into the inlet, authorities said. 'A suspected car thief tried to make his escape by diving into the water,' the NYPD posted on X alongside the video. 'He didn't count on our dedicated @NYPD101Pct officers following him without hesitation, putting duty before danger. 4 The accused car thief puts up a fight, but the fearless cops manage to bring him to shore. NYPD 'Their quick action ended the chase safely, bringing him onto shore, and into custody.' Swafford was arraigned Friday on charges of criminal possession of stolen property, attempted forgery of a vehicle identification, unauthorized use of a vehicle, obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest, prosecutors said. He was ordered held on $15,000 cash bail or $45,000 bond by Judge Glenda Hernandez. Swafford's most recent prior arrest occurred June 29, when cops caught him with two other stolen vehicles – a 2018 Kawasaki motorcycle and a 2017 Honda Civic, according to that criminal complaint. In that case, bail was set at $4,000 cash and $12,000 bond. 4 Swafford has several prior arrests — his most recent in June when police found him with two other stolen vehicles, court docs say. NYPD Swafford was previously busted April 22 in possession of three other stolen vehicles – a Honda sedan, a Honda minivan and a BMW sedan, according to that court filing. He was ordered held on $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond in that case. It was not immediately clear how or when he ended up posting bail, but he is due back in court for both cases Aug. 21. He will reappear in court in connection to last week's bust Oct. 22. Swafford's rap sheet also includes a 2020 bust for first-degree robbery and separate 2017 arrests for assault on a police officer and misdemeanor assault, sources said.
