Erik Estrada, known for his role as Frank "Ponch" Poncherello on the television show "CHiPs," stopped by to visit with fans ...

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.

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 ...

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… ...

"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 essence of CHiPS from day one was the seamless chemistry between Ponch and Jon, two patrolmen who felt like more than partners — they were best friends. Apparently, Estrada and Wilcox were ...

Relive the 70's and 80's with fast-action car chases and old school cops with tight pants and mirrored sunglasses when Erik Estrada, the star of CHiPs makes a personal appearance at Lake of the ...

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 ...

Erik Estrada As Officer "Ponch" in CHIPs (1981) Hulton Archive/Getty. Estrada worked steadily after CHiPs ended, primarily appearing in low-budget action films. From 1993 to 1994, ...

Former "CHiPs" star Erik Estrada explains how faith has transformed his life with his show "Divine Renovation." The show is a spiritual twist on the home renovation genre of television shows.