Full bodycam | Zebulon Police Chief pulled over in Molena

Zebulon Police Chief Jonathan Hemphill was pulled over at a traffic stop by officers in the neighboring City of Molena, Georgia, on Aug. 25. Here's what unfolded.


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[Jason_The_Man]

Absurd, he’d never tolerate this behavior from another citizen.

[luvmyshihtzus]

He is exactly the cop that people hates! Gives law enforcement a bad name! He needs anger management and a new job!

[bizforall]

I can’t even imagine what these guys did back in those days WITHOUT THE BODY CAM.

[rico]

This guy doesn't need to be holding a badge. He is being disrespectful to the officers he claims to be thankful for. Wow!!! How contradicting. Just imagine how he talks to regular citizens.

[jewels]

If he treats his own people like this, I can imagine how he treats a regular citizen? Wow!

[nathanurick]

I’m a retired officer and this chief just made my blood boil.

[qssoutt]

Some people shouldn't have authority over others and this guy is a prime example.

[dbuzman]

Update: "Zebulon council members heard the results of an independent, third party investigation at their Dec. 13 meeting. They approved a motion to give Zebulon Police Department chief Jonathan Hemphill an oral reprimand and require him to attend POST training related to anger and de-escalation. They will review his progress in six months."

[mange]

How dare they pull him over. Don't they realise that some people are above the Law and better than everyone else.

[markman]

Im happy that both of you did your duty perfectly. Dont be intimidated by anybody. If he's breaking the law he's breaking the law. ..and no-one is above the law.. Be fearless in your duty for you represent the Nation. !

[tony]

Unreal how some officers dish it out but can't take it.

[shauna]

you could tell he’s quite pompous in his position ego tripping and insulting police officers!

[oxford_zakk]

I’m thankful for the accountability body cams have brought to the police force.

[thehonorablejiveturkeyspoo]

For future reference: Never under any circumstances wave at the police while driving with an unrecognizable license plate

[RobShamar]

The chief is very hostile. It’s almost hilarious how active he is being as if he’s about to get into a tussle

[danthompson]

For a police chief he acts more like a 5 year old that is having a bad day.

[christopherlummus]

My grandfather was a previous police chief for Zebulon until he had to retire and I showed him this video and he said this guy should be ashamed to be wearing a badge

[benjaminbradford]

Why do we have to have a license plate and tag to freely move about in our own country? Seriously.

[caleb]

This is when you think your position gives you the power to speak to people how you want

[thesaint]

These men made a career out of pulling people over, then are shocked and appauled when it happens to them. The widespread Narcissistic entitlement is incredible.