article_snippet.sent: Police have since spoken out in defense of Rapiejko's actions in the town of Marana, Arizona .
article_snippet.sent: But in apparent defiance of the suspect advice, Rapiejo drives straight toward unsuspecting Valencia (pictured) Horrific:
article_snippet.sent: But apparently ignoring A police officer in one of the patrol cars advice, Rapiejko overtakes A police officer in one of the patrol cars, before speeding straight toward Valencia.
article_snippet.sent: At the end of the footage, obtained by KOLD, Rapiejko is captured emerging from Rapiejko and approaching Valencia, while other cops exit other cops own cars with other cops guns raised.
article_snippet.sent: Above, Rapiejko's car window appears to be cracked .
article_snippet.sent: Rapiejko's car window culminated in the alleged theft of a rifle from Walmart at 8280 North Cortaro Road.
article_snippet.sent: Rapiejko was put on standard administrative leave after the crash outside a self storage facility, because Rapiejko was considered use of force.
article_snippet.sent: Another view: Despite the shocking footage of the crash outside a self storage facility, Marana Police Chief Terry Rozema has defended Rapiejko actions.
article_snippet.sent: Swerving: this dashcam video shows Rapiejko's car swerving across the road and heading toward Valencia .
article_snippet.sent: Apprehended: At the end of the footage, obtained by CBS affiliate KOLD-TV, Rapiejko can be seen emerging from Rapiejko and approaching Valencia (under the tree), while other cops emerge with other cops guns raised .
highlights_snippet.sent: Officer Michael Rapiejko is seen mounting a sidewalk in Officer Michael Rapiejko speeding police car and knocking down armed suspect Mario Valencia .
  