Kettering, United States - June 30, 2024

In an unexpected turn of events, Kettering police officers found themselves in pursuit of an unusual suspect early morning on June 30: four runaway chickens. Body camera footage released by the Kettering Police Department depicts a humorous scene as officers scrambled to apprehend the elusive fowl around 6:40 a.m.

The department's social media post humorously mused, "You think the prosecutor would accept Fleeing and Eluding charges for this?" Despite the antics, all chickens were safely captured without harm, reassuring the public that the feathered fugitives were unharmed during their brief moment of rebellion.

In a tongue-in-cheek statement, the Kettering Police Department quipped, "Why did the chickens cross the road? Apparently to get away from the cops." The light-hearted incident highlights the unpredictable nature of law enforcement duties, where even the pursuit of chickens can become a memorable event.