Officer attempts to serve an arrest warrant on Kyle Young, a 31-year-old man with documented mental health issues and medication irregularities. During the encounter, Young uses bear spray, which, due to its high volume and airborne spread, affects multiple officers through cross-contamination. Although not directly hit, officers are disoriented and exposed, leading to dangerous close-contact scenarios including dog bites and physical confrontation. Despite the overwhelming number of officers, the situation escalates due to Young’s erratic behavior and the psychological impact of the spray. Kyle is ultimately charged with resisting arrest, felony battery on officers, and malicious harm to law enforcement animals. A mental health evaluation is ordered, and the court finds him mentally unfit to stand trial, resulting in a temporary ban on firearms. He is released and the case closed. The incident underscores the risks of using bear spray in law enforcement encounters, especially when suspects are mentally unstable, and highlights the need for better de-escalation strategies and situational awareness. While the officers successfully make the arrest, the outcome illustrates how even seemingly routine operations can turn chaotic due to poor planning, environmental factors, and individual mental health conditions.
When officers attempt to serve an arrest warrant, it goes completely wrong.
I want you to lock the door.
Hey, you run.
Hey, Sheriff's Office canine, you're going to get dog bit!
You're going to get dog bit!
I think he's running.
Sheriff's Office, show me your hands!
Show me your hands!
Show me your hands!
I want it.
Watch yourself.
Jake, get over.
Are you good?
There's a car right here.
Come on.
Here.
Go.
With me, Jake?
Yeah.
He had his hands on his waist, then.
Come on, Jake, I need you on me.
Wait.
Come on, buddy. Back to work.
Find a man.
Behind there.
Let's go.
Walking northbound.
You got your way off of him.
Like in the world, walking northbound, I'm trying to get your way off the best look.
I don't want to lose anything.
Come on.
It's just super big.
I don't know.
Officers now reorient themselves and figure out how to relocate the suspect.
31-year-old Kyle Young.
Kyle's parents spoke to officers prior, and they mentioned he hasn't been taking his medications,
which is causing him to act erratic and unpredictable.
Okay, he's walking westbound.
I'm trying to make his way back to the vehicle.
Come on, Kyle.
I need Kyle.
I'm just real focused.
What do you guys have a less lethal option?
Less lethal?
Pepperball?
You guys back at your cars?
Yeah, the dog is up.
What do you think?
Try to take him from 21st or go up to Dixie Heights?
Come up to me at the vehicle.
The suspect vehicle is, and we'll walk in from here.
I'll do that 72-second road southward.
Get the f*** out.
Show me your hands.
Get down.
Let me see your hands.
I ain't got a job in these mountains.
I'm a trail.
Hey!
Hey!
Show me your hands.
Show me your hands.
Hey, he's reaching.
Hey, let me see your hands.
Hey!
Show me your f*** out.
Get in the ground.
Get in the ground.
Hey, get in the ground.
Stop reaching.
Stop reaching.
Stop reaching.
Stop reaching.
Stop reaching.
Stop reaching.
Stop reaching.
Hey, have you f***ing reached this again?
Get in the ground.
Watch crossfire.
Watch crossfire.
Watch crossfire.
Watch crossfire.
Watch crossfire.
He's good.
Watch crossfire.
Just, uh, what's up, you guys?
Right now, I'll be in jail.
What's we do?
How?
We've got your parents?
We've got your parents at the station.
Mom's at the station.
Let's wait for me.
I got it.
I got it, I got it, I got it.
- Yeah, place from the officer.
- Stop running.
- No.
- The sign over yet.
- I'm coming out of the truck now, with a dog.
- I had a poor goal, thank you.
- Come on, buddy, let's go to work.
- Oh, man.
- He's had a toward goal, thank you.
- Or I look caught in someone much bigger than me.
- You understand?
You are done.
- Kyle.
- Kyle, you are done.
- Listen, I talked to your mom.
I'm trying to find you, I'm on the ground, get on the ground, get on the ground, get on the ground!
Get on the ground. Get on the ground. Get on the ground. Don't make this hard that it needs to be. You're gonna get dog bit. You're gonna get dog bit watch that guy watch that guy. Watch him. Watch him. Hey, let me see. Watch him. Watch him.
What are you doing? Get all the f*ck out of here!
Get out! Get out! Get out! Get out! Get out! Get out! Get out! Get
here buddy that's that's that's taser taser back I mean keep him coming keep him
Come on.
I burned!
Fuck it.
Fuck it.
Fuck it.
Fuck it.
Fuck it.
Fuck it.
Here, buddy.
Here, buddy.
Here, buddy.
Come on, come on, come on, come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Crossfire.
Crossfire.
Guns down.
Give me a fuck.
Give me a fuck.
Give me a fuck.
Come on.
Come on.
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
We're going!
*Gasps*
We're going!
Get your head down!
*Gasps*
It's probably. I got one!
I got one!
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
What an inch cut, honey!
*Gasps*
How the hell are you?
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
Peace, sir!
Peace!
Peace!
Peace!
I'm telling you, peace!
Peace!
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
He's got it all over his face.
Try to wipe his uh. Try to wipe his face off.
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
*Gasps*
You're good, buddy?
You're good, buddy?
*Gasps*
You're good, King?
Yep.
*Gasps*
I can't see.
Fuck, I can't see.
Hey!
Let's grab this.
*Gasps*
Throw it in the truck.
*Gasps*
I can't see.
*Gasps*
Good?
Yeah, good, good.
I just can't see.
*Gasps*
Stay down!
Do not move!
It's a surprise.
What are you doing?
Is your car here?
Who'd know?
Do we have a new people that can see?
Leah, can you see?
Yeah, I can see it.
Are you good?
Sorry, gotta get away.
*Gasps*
Guys.
Shut up.
I understand.
Nobody wants to hear you speak.
Okay, guys.
Shut up.
I'm serious.
I am too.
We were serious finding it.
Nobody wants to hear you talk.
Car.
He can sit.
He can sit right here all day.
I don't have any shares.
Do you have any shares?
Who is that?
Huh?
It's Leah.
Good job, Leah.
Good job, Leah.
Go take a look.
Go take a look.
I'll walk you off.
I'm good.
Okay.
Partner.
Listen to me.
I'm not your partner.
I understand that.
You don't understand nothing.
Shut up.
What did my mother say?
What did my mother and father say?
And where are they?
You need to put the water in my eyes for a second.
You need to stop telling me how to do my job.
I understand.
Shut up.
I don't understand.
No, you don't.
What association changes here?
Sure.
What association?
Change you, sir.
It doesn't matter.
Okay.
Well, I respectfully request that you get EMS to cleanse my eyes.
You have a ton of ways.
Stop worrying about that.
You should have been respectfully requested.
Then I respectfully request.
Then I respectfully request that you pick me up
and let me proceed to my home in my vehicle.
You respect?
You didn't do anything.
My home is my parent's home.
Your home right now.
I live with my parents.
You're going to jail.
I own an asset.
And you want to spare it.
You better be glad you ain't get shot.
Likewise.
It's stupid idiot.
Likewise.
Likewise.
You know, other people would have shot you, man.
Got it.
Stand me up.
Please.
Hold on.
I got to stand up.
How am I going to hurt you?
I bet you're not going to do nothing.
Yes, sir.
You're going to get cut.
So just relax, dude.
Yes, sir.
That's what I thought.
That's not only what you say.
No, sir.
I can see you tell me where my parents are.
They're safe.
That's a joke.
You're being a joke, sir.
I'm telling you something right now.
Guys, get me water from the damn fountain.
Please.
Something.
Now.
Get me some water.
Stand up.
Guys.
Got it.
I'm checking the booth for everything, too.
I don't know what the hell.
Where are we going, gentlemen?
Hey, man.
Yo.
I'm not moving.
I will put you on the ground.
You understand?
That's enough.
That's enough.
Let's get him up.
Let's get him up, son.
Let's get him up.
Let's get him up.
There you go.
We're trying to snatch you when you're being a joke.
Ask me questions already out here in the free air, please.
You already assaulted a bunch of officers, buddy.
Oh, my goodness.
I'm trying to preserve, sir.
What does that mean?
You're only preserved.
And they told you they're the police, and you sprayed them.
Why did you enter a preserve?
Because you have a warrant for your arrest.
No, sir.
- Yes you do, I promise you do. - I'm sorry I deserve right now. - Yes we can. Hey, get a break, go get out here. You don't need to be around them. Get some water, get some other sh*t on ya. - Jesus, guys. - I just wanna pull that wire. - All you had to do was listen. - And as we can work together, I'm trying to write to the commissioners now, but I'm trying to get my facts machine back up. - We just had a bad weekend, and you do all this dumb stuff today, huh? - Nobody wants to talk to you. - Nobody wants to talk to you, Nidia. - We went and showed up. - Nobody, we are here. - What you're Nidia? - They didn't see that in the air, the bear spray? - Oh, thanks a lot. - All they had in his hand. - He was carrying it the whole way from. - Damn right, I'm gonna preserve. - All the bears. - These are dogs are coming out. - All the bears, what do you think I'm gonna do? - Why would you just submit the handcuffs? - Pardon? - We're clearly the police, we're all wearing uniforms. - We're gonna stop where you would spray the handcuffs. - They say sheriff on them, we're telling you to stop. - Yes sir, and sheriff's are my friend, but I. - Well clearly not. - No arguing, come on. - There's no argument, this is not a debate. - Can I please take my vehicle, I will. - No, you're under arrest. - You're under arrest. - For what? - For what? - Because you are, with all due respect, that is not true. - Get him in there. - All right. - I stand up. - Don't think I'm ideal for you. - That's not where you're going here, dude. - What did I do, sir? - Come on. - Sit. - Get in there and sit. - Sit. - Patrick, sit. - My name is not Patrick. - Yes sir. - Sit. - Open. - Leave us your leg. - And I will go in. - Use your leg and get in there. - Guys, what are you doing? - I'm picking on you, buddy. - What are you doing? Get your leg in there. Watch your face, watch your leg. - You eat them. Get your everybody, breathe. Get your leg. - Get in here. - Face away from me. - Hey. - Are you having a problem? - Yeah. - Okay, he's done it. - According to court records, Kyle was charged with resisting without violence. Eight counts of felony battery on a law enforcement officer. One for each cop affected by the bear spray and felony maliciously touching, striking, or causing harm to a canine. He was determined to be mentally unable to stand trial. He was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation and he is no longer allowed to possess any firearms or ammunition until December 3rd, 2026. He was then released back into the public and his case was closed. - This should have been an easier rest given the amount of cops versus one suspect, but this goes to show no rest ever goes smoothly. - Hi everyone, don't out here. Midwest Safety asks for my opinion on this incident and how could I say no to them? Thank you, Midwest Safety. Shane Gillis' favorite body cam channel. Coming from someone who has been pepper sprayed a lot, it's not very fun as you saw in the video. While bear spray isn't much more or less potent than what the cops carry, it comes out of the canister at 10 times the volume. A lot of the officers weren't hit directly with the spray, but were still affected for two reasons. One, that stuff hangs pretty heavy in the air and goes where the wind goes. Two, the suspect covered himself with it, which is going to cause cross contamination, meaning officers are going to be covered if spray now too when they have to go hands on to take him into custody. Thankfully though, there were enough officers on scene to make the arrest and the suspect didn't have any other weapons to use on officers while they were blinded.
Podcast Summary
Key Points:
Officers attempt to serve an arrest warrant on Kyle Young, a 31-year-old man who has been medicated inconsistently and is exhibiting erratic behavior due to mental health issues.
During the confrontation, Kyle uses bear spray, which causes significant disruption and affects multiple officers despite not hitting them directly.
The spray’s high volume and airborne dispersion lead to cross-contamination, with officers becoming covered and temporarily incapacitated, especially during close-contact attempts.
Officers face serious risks, including being dog-bitten and exposed to hazardous substances, while trying to subdue the suspect.
Kyle is charged with resisting arrest, felony battery against officers, and malicious contact with law enforcement dogs.
A court determines he is mentally unfit to stand trial and orders a mental health evaluation.
Kyle is prohibited from possessing firearms until December 3, 2026, and is released back into the community.
The incident highlights systemic risks in law enforcement responses to mentally unstable suspects and the dangers of non-lethal chemical agents.
Summary:
Officer attempts to serve an arrest warrant on Kyle Young, a 31-year-old man with documented mental health issues and medication irregularities. During the encounter, Young uses bear spray, which, due to its high volume and airborne spread, affects multiple officers through cross-contamination. Although not directly hit, officers are disoriented and exposed, leading to dangerous close-contact scenarios including dog bites and physical confrontation.
Despite the overwhelming number of officers, the situation escalates due to Young’s erratic behavior and the psychological impact of the spray. Kyle is ultimately charged with resisting arrest, felony battery on officers, and malicious harm to law enforcement animals. A mental health evaluation is ordered, and the court finds him mentally unfit to stand trial, resulting in a temporary ban on firearms.
He is released and the case closed. The incident underscores the risks of using bear spray in law enforcement encounters, especially when suspects are mentally unstable, and highlights the need for better de-escalation strategies and situational awareness. While the officers successfully make the arrest, the outcome illustrates how even seemingly routine operations can turn chaotic due to poor planning, environmental factors, and individual mental health conditions.
FAQs
Kyle Young, a 31-year-old man, resisted arrest after being served with a warrant. He used bear spray, which affected multiple officers and caused cross-contamination due to its volume and airborne spread.
The officers did not use bear spray; Kyle Young used it to defend himself. The spray was ineffective and dangerous, impacting officers even when they weren't directly hit due to its strong volume and airborne dispersion.
Bear spray affected officers through airborne contamination. The spray hangs in the air and spreads with the wind, and since Kyle covered himself with it, officers who had to physically engage him were exposed and disoriented.
Yes, Kyle was charged with resisting without violence, eight counts of felony battery on law enforcement officers, and one count of felony maliciously touching or harming a canine.
No, Kyle was determined to be mentally unable to stand trial and was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.
After the mental health evaluation, Kyle was released back into the public and the case was closed. He is no longer allowed to possess firearms or ammunition until December 3rd, 2026.
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