STREET TALES

Some calls never leave you. In this episode of the Street Tales Podcast, BJ and Tyler sit down for an honest conversation about the moments that define a law enforcement career—from the toughest days wearing the badge to the victories that remind officers why they chose the profession in the first place. The conversation begins with defining moments from their own careers, including critical incid...

What happens when the victim doesn't want to press charges, the suspect is manipulative, and the truth is buried beneath fear, trauma, and emotional dependence? In this powerful episode of the Street Tales Podcast, hosts Tyler and Mo launch a new series called "Behind the Report," where they go beyond the police report and examine the human stories hidden within law enforcement investigations. Dra...

What happens when a single incident changes the course of your life and career? In this powerful episode of the Street Tales Podcast, the hosts sit down with Arthur “Rusty” Myers III, author of Tattered, to discuss the July 1, 2019, incident that sparked internal investigations, suspension, public scrutiny, and a long battle to clear his name. Rusty shares the deeply personal story behind the even...

In this powerful episode of the Street Tales Podcast, Dr. James Wittig joins host Tyler Martin and co-host Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam Macaluso for an inspiring and deeply human conversation about resilience, purpose, medicine, and redemption. A world-renowned orthopedic oncologist and pioneer in limb-salvage surgery, Dr. Wittig shares the incredible journey that led him into medicine, the emotiona...

In this episode of Street Tales, Tyler and BJ revisit two burglary cases they responded to years ago, walking through the arrests, evidence recovered—including drugs and paraphernalia—and their interactions with both suspects and a victim. What starts as a look back at the details quickly evolves into a deeper conversation about how policing decisions are made in the moment. The hosts reflect on h...

In this episode, hosts Tyler and Mo break down two intense, back-to-back police reports from June 2015. The first details an aggravated battery involving a seven-month pregnant woman who declines medical attention and refuses to cooperate with authorities, raising difficult questions about victim autonomy. The second case spirals from a violent altercation into a debated kidnapping charge, complic...

In this powerful episode of Street Tales Podcast, Leon Rosa opens up about his journey from the streets of Hartford to serving in the United States Air Force, with deployments to Iraq and Kuwait. But his story doesn’t stop at service—it’s what came after that truly defines his path. Leon shares the reality of transitioning out of the military, facing PTSD, and recovering from a life-altering car a...

Former Mesa Police narcotics officer Brock Bevell joins hosts Vic and Tyler for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about resilience, addiction, and recovery. After a career spent on the front lines of narcotics enforcement, a line-of-duty injury and years of cumulative trauma led Brock down an unexpected path into addiction—forcing him to confront the very struggles he once policed. In th...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Glenn Davis, DHSc., Paramedic — former firefighter-paramedic and now ETMS Regional Peer Mentor — shares his deeply personal journey from years on the frontlines and the weight of accumulated trauma to finding real relief through EEG-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (ETMS). Dr. Davis explains how ETMS works — a drug-free, painless, and non-invasive treatment th...

In this episode of Street Tales, retired deputy Mo and co-hosts share raw, on-the-job stories: breaking up schoolyard fights, radio etiquette under stress, and a tense vehicle pursuit. The main stories include a chaotic house fight where a deputy fought multiple family members, a domestic incident where a wife allegedly struck her husband with a hammer, and another where a father threatened his fa...

On this episode of the Street Tales Podcast, Tyler & Mo take you behind the scenes of real law enforcement true-crime calls, pulling back the curtain on what really happens after the lights and sirens fade. From battling night-shift fatigue to navigating the mental grind of report writing at 3 a.m., the guys mix candid conversation with gritty, first-hand storytelling from the front lines. Fea...

In this episode of Street Tales, we sit down with Tim Parkhurst, CEO of the Marine Corps Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation, to talk about a life shaped by service, sacrifice, and purpose. Tim shares his upbringing, his remarkable 25-year Marine Corps career, and the journey that led him to champion the effort to build the Marine Scout Sniper War Memorial. Along the way, he reflects on his family’s...

This week on Street Tales, CFP® Brandon Ngai joins us for a powerful and practical conversation on retirement planning tailored specifically for first responders and public servants. From understanding how pensions fit into your long-term strategy to breaking down Roth vs. traditional tax options, Brandon walks us through the financial building blocks that can protect your future. We cover essenti...

In this episode the hosts revisit true crime cases from their days as deputies, sharing three vivid calls: a 3:15 AM burglary where a man was found in a homeowner's garage and car, a rare cat burglar who stole a Tiffany eyeglass case from a sleeping student, and a volatile domestic incident involving an injunction and arrests. They walk through the scene details, interviews, evidence processing, a...

In this episode of Street Tales, host(s) sit down with Amanda Dozanti (AK) for a raw and deeply personal conversation pulled straight from the realities of the job. In the attached interview audio, Amanda opens up about her path into law enforcement, the intensity of undercover work and patrol duty, and the long-term toll that chronic stress can quietly take on first responders over time. AK share...

In this episode of Street Tales, the hosts revisit a 2015 domestic violence call where a deputy forced entry after a neighbor reported a violent altercation. The suspect escaped by jumping through a second-story window, leading to a warrant, legal questions, and reflections on training and body cams. The episode explores the emotional toll of repeated DV calls, the nuances of police procedure, and...

In this powerful episode, former New York corrections officer Janelle Thomas shares her remarkable journey from working inside maximum-security women’s prisons to serving as a care coordinator at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. Drawing from firsthand experience, Janelle offers an unfiltered look at life in the corrections academy, the realities of women’s correctional facilities, and the role of m...

A deputy recounts a long, complex call responding to a probation officer’s wellness check that uncovered a meth house with young children present. The episode covers the arrest of the adults, evidence of drug manufacture and use, the children’s neglectful living conditions, coordination with child protective services and a meth cleanup team, and the legal and procedural challenges faced during the...

In this episode Joe and Mo discuss life after addiction — how mindset, vulnerability, and accountability helped transform a troubled past into purpose. They share honest stories about addiction recovery, emotional eating, major weight loss, and the difficult work of making amends. Listeners will hear practical takeaways on focusing only on what you can control, using micro-goals and systems to cre...

In this episode Joe and Mo discuss life after addiction — how mindset, vulnerability, and accountability helped transform a troubled past into purpose. They share honest stories about addiction recovery, emotional eating, major weight loss, and the difficult work of making amends. Listeners will hear practical takeaways on focusing only on what you can control, using micro-goals and systems to cre...

Hosts Mo and Martin recount a real case they worked: a domestic violence strangulation where neighbors’ calls led deputies to force entry, rescue a screaming victim, and arrest the suspect. The episode covers the scene, injuries, and the immediate actions taken on the call. The hosts also discuss report-writing, legal thresholds for forced entry and charges, bystander intervention, and resources f...

Dave Tarbox returns to Street Tales to explore what life looks like after a major comeback — moving from addiction, crime, and prison into recovery, family life, and entrepreneurship. The episode focuses on the everyday realities that don’t make the highlight reel: routine, setbacks, depression, triggers, and the small wins that sustain progress. Through candid conversation the hosts and Dave disc...

In this episode, Mo and Tyler sit down with Vicki Speed, founder and CEO of Blue Cancer Connect, to discuss her husband’s battle with cancer, the emotional toll on their family, and how that experience inspired her to create a nonprofit dedicated to helping law enforcement officers facing cancer. Vicki shares honest, raw stories about caregiving, grief, and the vital support she received from her...

In this episode, Mo and Tyler sit down with Vicki Speed, founder and CEO of Blue Cancer Connect, to discuss her husband’s battle with cancer, the emotional toll on their family, and how that experience inspired her to create a nonprofit dedicated to helping law enforcement officers facing cancer. Vicki shares honest, raw stories about caregiving, grief, and the vital support she received from her...

In this episode Mo and the host sit down with Jake Welder, a 10-year corrections sergeant and host of the Hard Time Podcast, for an honest, uncensored look at life inside juvenile and adult detention. They cover intake and classification, handling violence and medical crises, mental health and rehabilitation, staffing challenges, and how corrections officers balance authority and care — all delive...