[Vigilanteman]

Looks like the guy called the authorities who basically did nothing. So what would the cops have done to a cornered perp who refused to get out of a car and submit to a lawful arrest? I'm guessing something worse than knocking off a car mirror with a baseball bat.

If this father is charged, I hope the jury acquits.

[TigersEye]

He should have laid a trap to sabotage their car from the git go. Tire spikes, a piece of rebar through the radiator, things like that. Then go back in the house and report something vague like a “commotion outside” to the cops. Never admit knowing anything about who they are or what happened to their car. They would hang themselves trying explain it all.

[School of Rational Thought]

So what would the cops have done to a cornered perp who refused to get out of a car and submit to a lawful arrest? I'm guessing something worse than knocking off a car mirror with a baseball bat.

Damn excellent point. The cops don't approve of their methods but get involved in police chases, will brake into the car just like breathing and physically pull someone out.