How two bitter enemies became friends
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- A police officer in Milwaukee and a man who spent years in and out of jail have formed an unlikely relationship. It's a story that shows how a little trust can turn an enemy into an ally. Steve Hartman reports.
Whoever setup that meeting needs a medal.
Telling my kids this is Jake Perolta and Doug Judy
It'd be funny if Jacob made provide extra references.
Gonna go ahead and make everyone mad. God did
@@jeffbezos6748 what?
A gold one three
"The cycle stops with me" is one of the most heroic things a person can say (and do) imo.
Unless youre a billionaire
I wouldn't say heroic. Quotable though.
Reminds me of kratos and atreus
a story of two good men
My dad was beaten and whipped with a bullwhip his back looks like toby from roots.his dad got it from his father too. My dad broke my bones when I was a kid too. I have a teenage kid myself. She is perfect, I don't hurt her,never have. I swore when I was younger.the cycle stops with me. I love that quote.... And these two guys are awesome.
Just imagine how many "street guys" just want or need rather, a job and/or a good friend..
Somebody in these comments said that this dude is back in jail for drugs again
@@jadangor1078 haters
It seem's that the white guy suffers from white guilt and the black guy has none what so ever.
@@marksmall1476 you misused white guilt
@@jadangor1078 Hope not...
"if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink" (Romans 12:20)
what if ur enemy is hungry for cocaine or thirsty for alcohol?
@@00z53 no
love your enemy. It might drive them crazy.
@@kennethbledsoe8146 Yup. Proverbs 15:1, "A mild answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger." 🙂
@@00z53 Considering posession of cocaine is a state and federal crime, what do you think? There's no harm in giving someone thirsty for alcohol that as long as it is done in moderation. Remember, drink responsibly, and be a responsible friend. 🙂
This is beautiful. My parole officer literally believed in me. Due to that, and his support I didn’t violate one time and haven’t ever been in trouble since my first and only conviction. I did 2 1/2 years and the cycle stopped with me too. ❤️❤️❤️
That's incredible, congratulations.
i am so happy for you. the hardest thing to do in this life is what you did. you are wonderful
GOD bless these great friends. I cried. This story touches so strongly like stories from Bible. GOD bless you too, Miss Vanessa Heslop.
What did you get booked for?
So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! It sounds like his job fit him perfectly! ❤
This reminds me of one of my story's from when I was a young patrol officer. I had arrested a guy I'll name Greg, who was about 15 years older than me. He was driving on a suspended license, and with the conviction of the arrest I made, he would become a felon. I arrested Greg for the charge, drove him 20 minutes to the county jail facility, and started the process of booking him in. Sure enough, he had two prior convictions for driving while license suspended or revoked.
As I looked through Greg's conviction list (all traffic related), I asked him about those prior convictions, and why he didn't have a valid license. It turned out, and I was able to later confirm it, Greg was originally suspended for driving a car belonging to a friend which had no insurance coverage. Greg had struggled for a long time to keep his employment so he could keep his family in a home and with food, and was eventually able to save just enough money to purchase a cheap car. He got insurance for it, but before he could get his license reinstated, he was stopped for a minor traffic violation and was charged for driving on a suspended license.
When I asked him why he had been driving, he said he was on his way to work. His second conviction for the same charge stemmed from the same thing. It had never occurred to him, nor offered by the courts to try to plea to a lesser offense so he could avoid the points on his license and try to get legal. Then he had the unfortunate luck to meet me. Every cop has their own special skill. Some can sniff out drivers with drugs in their car from a mile away. Some can sense a driver with an active warrant. Me? I had the uncanny ability to find people with licenses that were either non-existent, suspended or revoked. I was diligent in my work, and made sure to take the appropriate actions with all of them, including Greg. However, listening to him tell me he was facing the possibility of becoming a felon, simply because he was driving to or from work just didn't sit right with me.
I had to book him in, however once I was done, I told the jail I was releasing him on his own recognizance. I then drove him back to town, and took him to lunch. When his court date came, I did not show up. When I was contacted by the prosecutor's office, I told them the case should be dismissed. Eventually it was, and Greg was not forced to pay any court costs. He was subsequently able to get his license reinstated and put that chapter behind him. Afterward, we met lunch a few more times, but I will never forget how I almost caused Greg to have a felony record, simply for driving to work to support his family. A little compassion can go a long way. After that incident, I was still known to perform more traffic stops than all my fellow officers combined, however I gave twice as many warnings than I did tickets. I'm retired now, but I'll never forget Greg and the impact he had on me.
To serve and protect.
You actually protected Gregs family too from a disaster coming, maybe ending up homeless. Do you realise that? Respect man, RESPECT.
@@NickanM Thank you. As proud as I was of that, there was one much, much better. I may tell it here if the thread responses remain positive. The story I speak of is the one I am absolutely most proud of. It involved a pregnant woman on meth who I arrested and got a conviction on, ultimately to see her clean of drugs and an even bigger miracle. I hope to tell it some day.
Thank you for doing the job with compassion. I hope you have a long and enjoyable retirement
@@DarianCaplinger, I wish there were more officers like you. Wish YOU could offer classes in compassion at police academies across the country.
@@tammytruthout8465 Thank you, however it is not me who would need to teach it... it would be my parents. I learned it from them.
"the cycle stops with me" So powerful! That moved me right there!
Absolutely 💯% 👍😉👍
Great you gave him another chance. Everybody can change. As a person ages things change
GOD bless these great friends. I cried. This story touches so strongly like stories from Bible.
❤
same here
Theres an old saying....
" To get rid of ur enemy.....make him your friend.................If you destroy ur enemy......U inherite a family of enemies "
Peace to all....
-enemies- friend.
That's how you get rid of enemies.
I like that...where'd that come from?
@@jrthe2nd494 it came from his soul JRD2, his soul
It's what the Habsburgs did, try to marry their enemies instead of fighting them.
Love This
As a black man this makes me proud of my black brother, I hope this brotha will continue to grow
It’s great to see him get a job and get his life back on track, especially considering how long he had been on the street. He shows it’s never too late to change
@@kanyesmemeemporium836 That is true my brotha 💯
why the color though?
@@snowglider400 good question, because we are the most hated race in the world, we got shot by cops just for being black, it makes me proud to see my brother or any black person do something good because we get accused of everything
@@jroc2k you are racist
The fact that he now works under that same guy and they are both friends is brilliant.
He's on the management team now lol.
I really like this , I’m an x-con I’ve done most of my 20’s in a cell my wife is also and she has actually done more time than I have. But we have both turned our lives around. We have careers now and both of us bring in 6 figures.. which I never in my life thought would have been possible. If you would have told me my life was going to be this way 10 .. or even 5 years ago I wouldn’t have believed it! I love stories like this! I also have a family member in law enforcement he actually just became an officer about 2 years ago during my transformation back into society. So that also kind of snuck the love and respect for our police force into my heart which I never thought I would have either. People change , people grow , you just have to believe! ❤️
great job man! keep on doing the right thing for u and your partner
Omg this is awesome. I’m so happy for you and your wife. Keep moving forward. This made my day! 🙏🏻
What do you guys do
Like ur job and stuff
Proud of you bro
I NEED MORE STORIES LIKE THIS TO RESTORE FAITH IN HUMANITY
Indeed way too much hatred in this world I don't like it deep down
The New kings James Bible is filled with even better stories like this.
John 3:16
Isaiah 38:17-18
Romans 12:2
God bless you from Calvary Chaple Inglewood Ca 👍🏽
That's how the system should work in general. Helping people to find a new way and not just locking them up for a few years.
Mrssewhardtoplease
ALSO... HOMELESSNESS SHELTERS BIG BUSINESS.. SMDH
@Mrssewhardtoplease Don't generalize "the rich" like that. They're just like any group of people.
I agree
Totally agree
''Jacob got arrested so many times you can watch him grow in his mugshot"- if that's not a roast i don't know what is...this reporter is hilarious lmao
I got toothpaste all over my mirror because of that monotone voice roast came out of nowhere
Kinda sad but I feel you lmao them reporters be having the best puns too
Not really a joke, kind of just a sad fact that he spent most of his years behind bars, glad he’s doing much better
Some Chris Hansen type stuff
@@eviljesus6111 n
This story warms my heart 💓
Me too! ❤️
💜
Factz
but pisses me off a little too. How do you get on any management team being a multiple convicted felon? Talk about being privileged
@@jonburrows2684 get help.
I'm freaking crying like a baby watching it please people lets get alone we can do better we all human brothers and sisters
He is back in jail again
@@jadangor1078 what ☹️
@@jadangor1078 Tell us you're kidding - please.
I think you meant to write "let's get along." We're "getting alone" now. 😉
This a beautiful story, all people can change, I think they can.
They can and they do all the time :)
Not all
@@xoxogossipgirl133 That's true too
@@xoxogossipgirl133 All that want too, can. Let's put it that way :)
He was arrested last year on drug and gun charges unfortunately :(
This man (the warehouse manager) has humility, gratitude, perseverance, perspective. What a truly great and inspiring story. Thank you for sharing this. This is what we need to see more of in our country.
I just love real-life stories like this. It just goes to show you that once you get to know somebody and all of their sides, you can make good friends. It is the uncertainty and fear of not knowing someone who is different from you that causes a lot of hatred like this.
And the cop/parole officer can easily get into a rut, where he is simply playing a role and tuning out the humanity of a person.
Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer
I've never been more proud to be a law enforcement officer. I wish more officer would remember why we do what we do. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story.
Thank you! Teachers love cops!
This is how it should be.
awwww
awwwww
The helping one another part of things, absolutely. The way race still causes people to have less opportunities in education and careers in life, not at all. Imagine if most poor people were redheads or had green eyes, it would be just as stupid and ignorant as the problems we have in reality.
No it shouldn't.
Yessss Instead of chasing him Dwnnnn & shooting him dead Good job you guys.
I like all these heartfelt videos being recommended in these tough times.
I love to come back and watch this story from time to time. Hopefully they are still going strong! ❤❤❤
This was so heartwarming. I brought tears to my eyes. I so proud of them both.
Great story. Thanks for broadcasting this.
“Sometimes your enemies can be your best allies.” Oooh I love this
This needs to played daily on Tvs, facebook adds everywhere..Awesome!
Now, that's a real cop. One that can inspire a hopeful man to turn his life around. I'm happy for them.🙏🙏🙏❤
"That which a man soweth, he shall also reap." Awesome. Made me want to cry.
Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer.
+Flinkie Dink (Flink) because u never know who will end up helping or needing your help...... in the case of this video.
Afolabi Babalola Exactly.
ur not u keep your friends close and your enemies dead
+eyeball productions
that is,,,,, also good
Pac
Amamzing story but we can't deny the fact, that he broke the kids ankles at 2:50
child abuse lock him up
I looked and listened. I didn't see that in this video.
You smoking dope? No where do you see that.
Xman8184 If you don't know what he's talking about, remain silent until you do. Instead you attack. Good person you are.
LMAOO... U crazy😂😂
"The cycle stops with him." That's what we need x 1,000,000, and it's going to take EVERYBODY working TOGETHER!
Chiraq man needs to stop ffs
'' If you can find the trust, sometime your enemies can be your best allies !!!" .... love it !!!
Man this was so wholesome. From seeing an ex con turning his life around in an amazing way, working in management and with a family to the ex cop helping so many other ex cons get back on their feet. We need more cops that do more than chase bad guys
Now this is heartwarming and newsworthy.
Shows how much Jacob has grown and changed when he said “the cycle stops with me”
This was a great story!
i like how they got them together and actually cared
I do not know how I got to this video but we need more of this kindness and unity in the world, very wonderful! :)
Two good men!! And proof anyone can change.. spread the love!!
Absolutely 2 wonderful men !!! Brought tears to my eyes.
Such a cool story we need lots more of these in the headlines
ur really pretty
These are the kind of stories we need to hear.
“If you can find the trust, sometimes your enemies will be your best allies. This man has a pure heart. Special to come by. Proud of the both of them overcoming their once preconceived notions and differences.
That’s such an amazing story. Ppl make mistakes , yes uphold the law and protect but also if you can , help ppl to become better . Both of them are good men
Love this!!!!! There are GOOD PEOPLE in this world...kuddos to both of you! Truly inspiring ! Negativity is sooo toxic and rampant...thank you for this beautiful post...I love that they became close friends...no racial boundaries for these two 😊👍🏼👍🏼
what a couple of cool dudes. warms my ❤
There are no bad people just those who make poor decisions. Sometimes it just takes a little listening and understanding to be heard.
Beautiful friendship. We need more success stories like this
Finding these videos from Steve Hartman has been the best thing for my heart and soul.
Ain't nothing 'bitter' about this story.
Love it. 👍
Boy I shed a few tears hearing this story That's for sure!! Why can't Dave hear more stories like this?? It be a nicer world if he could!!
I can just imagine the banter between them, "Hey wanna grab lunch at Jimmy's Pizza? It's near 6th and 20th where I busted you with that brick of coke."
Or "Yo lets hit up Pablo's, we used to do hand offs in their parking lot."
💀💀💀💀😂😂😂
Hahaha
i can totally see these two getting old and still bicker with each other, what a wholesome friendship, i´m glad that jacob turned his life around, good for him
Such a beautiful and meaningful story , God bless you for posting this story for every one to read.
we need more stories like this that brings everyone together black, white, democrats, republicans it shouldn't matter we are all the same in that we all want a better life
Beautifully summarized, Mike.
🙏🏼🙏🏼💖🍍🇺🇸
Facts
Unfortunatelly Democrats will never accept Republicans, because they don’t want peace they want power, to get this power they separate groups and communities and exploit each characteristics.
We are not all the same
You need to air more stories like this every day!
Yes. I think if we should more stories like this things would be different.
I literally almost cried. Such a good story.
Yes! Good news , its so nice to hear something positive thanks !😊 we need more of this
Example of a good man who was a cop. God bless you sir
Love to see two guys doing the right thing together. One step at a time and we'll get there eventually.
This story honestly broke my heart! I've always been on the enforcement side of the law, I wanted so badly to know I made a difference over twenty years of service. I would retire happy to know I did! It hasn't come yet, but I can dream I guess. God bless you all>!
I think most criminals in america, like this guy, are caught in a cycle. It only takes the strongest wills to break it.
Obviously. 99% of crime is caused by cyclical poverty. If you get too many charges or a felony, no one will hire you. If you don't have a home, no one will hire you.
And a lot of criminals aren't bad people, they just make poor choices but I am so glad the two guys found a bond and helped each other out. Sometimes it requires an inspiration like this cop who can lead a criminal in the right direction. I am glad he learned his lesson but at the same time is able to move forward and do the right thing. I think we can all learn from it.
Love and support is a very important thing too. Many criminals grew up in an unstable home with abuse and neglect. If their parents would teach morals instead of hitting them with a belt and constantly harassing, cursing or just straight up leaving them a lot of criminals wouldn’t be criminals.
@@RemixedVoice why would I want to hire a felon and take the chance when I have someone else applying who’s not a felon that’s a easy choice
@@pacifist1360 People who make poor choices are bad people lol. The law is just the minimum guideline.
This story made me cry. Thank you Steve.
Another great story, this is how life should be for all of us. working together to understand how to help each other!!
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
This story is so hard not to shed a tear. The best of enemies.
This is something to smile about. Great story and transition.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
@@edithbannerman4 How are you doing?
@@813blackangel Great how about you?
@@edithbannerman4 I am ok. God is Good. I woke up this morning, and I’m not in prison so I have no complaints. Just on the way to work this morning.
@@813blackangel Good to hear that, how long are you going to work?
It's never about color... I have met white folks who are truly God's gifts on earth...n same with all other races.
I have a family member who is a caucasian cop. They get harassed a lot and they do not fight back. It's sad to see that all people think all white cops hate all black people.
Well done Jacob. A real man learns by his mistakes & becomes the man he should be. So happy for you.
What I love about this is that he is genuinely appreciative of that cop helping him get his life started
What a beautiful story!🌟 thanks for this😊
Puts a whole new meaning to "Keep your friends close but your enemies closer"
"Love your Enemies and do good to them that hate you..." -Jesus Christ.
Reason: They end up like this.
Yes, Jesus is the answer.
pigjubby1 amen!!
im pretty sure jesus didnt speak engilsh
I’m a Muslim and this is very true.
@@jasondaly4040 lol it was 2 months ago
Great story shows how you never know who you meet on life can be your blessing
The hurts in my heart just got healed because of this positive connection!!
Such heart warming story is what we need in 2020.
I looked at man and he looked like he didn’t another choice. You can that relieve on his face. Most if the time those kids don’t have other chance. I am glad that he finally had a chance to follow right path. On those pictures you can see how his look has changed. His voice sounds like a loving daddy. I wish every country in the world had this type of programs to help those who is seeking for escape from not right life.
Thank God..
The cycle stops here. Great story☺
Those of us who been in streets this gives you hope one day you might be able to have a normal easy going life and get all the things you want or maybe had missing for so long. I’m really trying to break the cycle myself.
Love yourself first and set up boundaries. We need more programs like this. Amen.
Wow, finally a heart warming story online🙂
He looked so angry in all of his mug-shots. You could see in his eyes that he thought the world was against him. You see him in the interview and he looks like a different person.
That's so great to see.
He still looks high though.
He looks high asf
yea..thats the worst feeling to have...feeling that the world is against u, its grim
probably is
Who cares if he gets high?
I usually cry over animal videos-....but this story had years streaming down my cheeks and thanking God for the NEW steadfast friendship forged between these two men.
Same here.
You are so right. I am also emotional watching it.
What a great idea! Loved the story and the men.
I’ve often thought, just lock two people with bad issues between them in a room together until they shape up and start acting right!
I love stories like this, thank you for posting it😀
So very inspiring..
Shows people can get along & change
So many cops get a bad rep, and then there's this guy. Fair play to him, and I just wish so many more were like him
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
I'm not crying YOU'RE CRYING
Every time I watch this, it just gets better. I love the On The Road segment. Love these sincere smiles and men of courage and integrity. Bless them both!
Oh, and that includes Steve Hartman, too!
Just wow....no words. Thanks, Mr. Hartman.
I first want to say this is how the news should be. I feel yes we do have a huge race problem, but at the sametime we also have the media who lie and make things even more worst than what it is. Not every criminal should be judge for the rest of his/her life unless they're a murderer or child rapist. We need to give people a chance and better opportunities. I know relationships between cops and the people will get better the moment these departments do some cleaning and people are willing to sit down and talk things out.
YouReallyMadHuh news is nothing more then propaganda easiest way to conquer anything is to divide and have everyone fighting
YouReallyMadHuh u are 100% right my friend...we need to talk things out more and find a middle ground..we need peace
I'm a Police Officer and this made me smile. I agree. The worst part of my job is arresting people, to be honest. I'm saddened by the constant bombardment of spinned news aimed at dividing us all that so many buy into.
You are super right YouReallyMadHuh. Super right.
@@functionfirst7355 I do have a lot of friends that are cops. I know for sure all cops are not bad and racist. I am black and I have seen these folks acting with so much justice many times. I will not judge cops because of the negative actions of other cops.
“The cycle stops with him” now that’s what I call a man.
‘’Today his high speed chases are around swing sets‘’ tf mannn these narrators lmaoooo
😂😂😂😂😂 🏃♀️🕺🏃♂️
Yeah, could the narration be any more cheesy! 😂😂
I die everytime white people say gangbanngers. It sounds tickling.
@@charleneadams3810 As a white guy, I die inside too. Every single time I hear the word gangbangers, I immediately think of… well not gangs.
Thanks for restoring the faith in humanity
am so grateful for these stories, they give me hope for humanity!!
I love everything about this story.
Thanks for giving him another chance and God bless you and family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
You mean grow older. But this is a unique story. The justice system seeking solutions not just locking people up. Amazing how love can happen.
I needed to see this.
Thank you.
what an incredible father. I love this story.
These are the stories that need publicity.
Absolutely especially right now!!!