Estrada played the leading role of Officer Frank (or “Ponch”) in the TV series CHiPs.The leading character was often seen as a hothead who talked before thinking, getting him into more trouble ...

Estrada, of course, was at the height of his Hollywood power playing highway patrol man Ponch on the series. "I remember he didn't know how to ride a bike at the time," says Estrada.

"CHiPs" star Erik Estrada shed light on his undercover work catching online child sexual predators as a deputy sheriff in Virginia after serving as a police officer.

The California Highway Patrol, made famous in the 1970s show “CHiPs,” nabbed a 29-year-old man named Eric Estrada on a drunken-driving charge. To be clear, his name is spelled different… ...

Did you know he's a real cop now? Erik Estrada is pictured as "Ponch" in CHiPS. NBC/Getty Images — -- It's been more than 30 years since "CHiPs" went off the air, but the famed show is still ...

Erik Estrada as Officer Frank ‘Ponch’ Poncherello and Larry Wilcox as Officer Jon Baker on the TV show ‘CHiPs’ | NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images In 1977, CHiPs debuted on NBC.

Erik Estrada, who played Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello on the television show "CHiPs" from 1977-83, was sworn in as a reserve police officer Saturday in the small town of St. Anthony, Idaho ...

Former TV lawman Erik Estrada is copping an attitude about the big-screen remake of CHiPs, sharing tweets blasting the brand-new buddy pic — including one from an angry fan calling it "PURE ...

He cruised the freeways of Los Angeles as a motorycle officer on the TV show “CHiPs.” Now, actor Erik Estrada has joined the reserve ranks of an Idaho town’s police force to help protect ...

Looks like Erik Estrada might not be a big fan of the upcoming “CHIPS” movie. Estrada, who played Officer Frank “Ponch” Poncherello on the original NBC series, devoted a portion of his ...

Looks like Erik Estrada might not be a big fan of the upcoming “CHIPS” movie. Estrada, who played Officer Frank “Ponch” Poncherello on the original NBC series, devoted a portion of his ...