'Law & Order' Star's Heroic 911 Call During Attempted Abduction

On November 1, 2022, 'Law & Order' actor George Pogatsia found himself in the middle of a real-life rescue attempt when he witnessed a suspected kidnapping outside his home in Jersey City Heights, New Jersey. Pogatsia and his wife had just returned from dinner when they saw a strange man lift an intoxicated woman over his shoulder and try to walk away with her.

Without hesitation, Pogatsia sprang into action, chasing after the suspect and yelling, "Put her the f*** down!" According to Pogatsia, his intervention was enough to make the man drop the woman and flee into the night. Pogatsia then immediately called 911, providing a real-time play-by-play of the unfolding incident.

The 911 audio captures Pogatsia's frantic efforts, as he can be heard panting and yelling, "Where you going, motherfucker!" He kept the dispatcher informed about the woman's condition and the suspect's whereabouts, determined to ensure the police could locate the scene. Pogatsia made it clear he would wait at the location until officers arrived, wanting to provide them with as much information as possible.

Thankfully, the woman was eventually reunited with a male friend who had arrived shortly after the confrontation. While the suspect managed to escape, Pogatsia's quick thinking and bravery likely prevented a much more serious outcome. The newly surfaced 911 call provides a chilling glimpse into the actor's heroic actions during this intense real-life incident.