Here’s Why You Don’t Pull a SAW on the Cops

Bodycam footage shows the shocking moment a man pulls a saw during a traffic stop — a choice that turned a minor encounter into a dangerous show of force and ended in immediate arrest. Officers repeatedly ordered the suspect to drop the tool, but when he refused, they used trained tactics to disarm and detain him without anyone being seriously injured.

Witnesses described the scene as terrifying, then surreal, as what could’ve become a tragedy was resolved in seconds. Police say the suspect now faces multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. Authorities praised the responding officers for their calm, controlled response and urged the public: escalating to violence only guarantees severe consequences.