Colorado man sentenced after high-speed chase and apprehension in underwear

Hirschfield fled from a traffic stop in his SUV, nearly striking a Douglas County deputy. The chase, which lasted over an hour, involved reckless driving, including merging into oncoming traffic, crossing the median, and reaching speeds of 100 mph.

“He’s taking off, he just tried to hit me,” a deputy reportedly stated over the radio, according to body camera footage.

Law enforcement, including a K9 team and drones, located Hirschfield hiding under a porch where he was apprehended while wearing only his underwear. Cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found in his vehicle.

“Don’t run from our deputies. We will catch you and hold you accountable,” said Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly. “This defendant learned that the hard way and is now headed to prison.”

District Attorney George Brauchler emphasized the danger Hirschfield’s actions posed to the public and law enforcement. “He now has five years to realize he picked the wrong county from which to run from the law.”

Hirschfield, age 24, was already on probation in Arapahoe County for a drug distribution felony, having received a plea deal that initially resulted in only probation. Despite this, he continued to violate the terms of his probation, leading to a cycle of revocation and reinstatement. He was most recently released on a personal recognizance bond after an August 2025 arrest in Jefferson County for an alleged robbery.