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Can you get the registration and insurance out of the car? It would be in the vehicle Okay. I don't know where my keys are. I don't know where my keys are. All right. Oh my baby. He's okay. >> Are you okay? Are you okay? I'm okay, yeah. Do you have any complaint of pain in your head or anything like that? >> No, I'm just so I can't even stand. Around 10:50 a.m. on May 6th, 2024, officers James Bright and Justin Miller with the North Wildwood Police Department first responded to the area of New Jersey Avenue and E. 10th Avenue on a report of a motor vehicle accident. He arrived on scene and noticed that there was a four-car accident in front of the Shore Fitness Gym. It was apparent that a 2012 Chevy Silverado had struck a 2020 Jeep Wrangler, 2005 Nissan Titan, and 2022 GMC Yukon. Can you sit on the bumper? Melinda, sit down on the ground. Do you have a seizure for them, please? Can you sit on the bumper? Here, right here. Okay. I have rescue responded, okay? Okay. All right. I'm sorry. I shouldn't even I shouldn't have went to the ambulance this morning. I shouldn't have gone. Okay. Have you have been having episodes today? Yeah, I just woke up and I just not feeling very good. And I was shaking and I can't breathe. My Okay. You're good. They're going to be here any second, okay? Yeah. I saw I did see it. Okay, can you just hang here? I'm going to talk to you in a after. Yeah, can I just get your insurance and registration? Yeah. I am cannot go anywhere today. >> Always something, damn right? Yeah. Summer's starting. Yeah, uh-huh. Sir, this is your truck? Your truck? Can I have the registration and insurance for your truck, please? If you can uh block off 11th and Jersey, my vehicle's in the roadway. There was another parked vehicle. I couldn't get my car in the intersection. She was driving. She was driving? She was driving. In fact, the gentleman that called you, um she pulled out at um the Italian restaurant right across from Wawa Alpi's. Okay. It was all over the place. The guy that actually called 911 backed off. We came to the red light together. >> on, just so you know. No, that's perfect. We came to the red light together at Glenwood and we actually backed off. She swerved from the time she made a right out from Alpi's all the way up and down the road. Okay. And you're positive she was driving? >> Oh, I did. Okay. So did the gentleman that called you. So whoever called you wins. Do you know who Um he I don't see him. Okay. Well, we have cameras here, so we'll be able to see that. I actually just stopped and talked to him right here um and I said, "Are you calling?" He said, "Right now." So he said, "Did you see her driving?" I Yes, she was all over the place. All right, thank you. Your cameras face right here, right? What's that? Your cameras face right here, right? Yeah, this one. Yeah, apparently she was driving and he's covering up for her. Yeah, I saw a bunch of I looked back and they were like rolling around on each other in the front seat, but all right. I can probably Can you look it up now? Cuz if if that's the case, I need to find this out now. Uh yeah, if you give me like 5 minutes and let me let me poke around and see what I can find for you. So, Ronald, did you get your car heads up? Apparently, I just spoke to a witness. He's claiming he was driving and had a seizure. Witness said she's positive the female was driving. He's going to check the cameras, but I'm going to try and get her to admit. Who's driving? She was driving? Witnesses saying she was driving, but he's claiming he was driving and had a seizure. Do you have your ID? Yours or Alpi's? No, I don't have my ID on me. I'm sorry. Okay. Have a seat over there then. It was parked. I was only parked. Yeah. Did you get the tags? Yeah, I got them. All of them? Did you do all three? You got her all three? I got all three tags, yeah. Okay. Can you go get my cigarettes out of the truck, please? Can you get what? >> Cigarettes, please. Yeah, have a seat, please. Yeah. Thank you. I'll get them. Where at? Okay. Well, have a seat over there. Are you Melinda? No, yes. I'm Melinda Thomas. Were you Were you in this pickup truck here that Yes, I was. Do you want the ambulance to see you for anything? Yeah, I would love that. But they wouldn't let me let me go anywhere. Do you want to go to the hospital, Melinda? >> I would like to go to the hospital, yes. Were you driving the vehicle? No, I was not driving. Okay. We have witnesses saying you were driving the vehicle. He No, he jumped out and Okay. Let me talk Melinda, let me talk. I was not driving the vehicle. I don't care what anybody says. Okay. There's cameras right here, okay? Okay. Well, get the cameras. There's cameras right here. If there's If I have video proof that you're driving the vehicle, you're going to get placed under arrest. So, do you want to tell me the truth? You were driving. Okay. So, why are you lying to me? Because I don't want to get in trouble. That's why. >> for what? Okay. Have you taken any drugs today? >> No, I have not taken any. Have you drank drank any alcohol? No, you can give me a breathalyzer all you want. Okay. The only thing I'm on is methadone. Did you take it? Today? He's on my way there. We hit him after the hospital. Okay. So, is he actually having an episode or is this all fake? No, he's actually having an episode. He's sick. Oh my god. Okay. I just want to I'm just asking because you're covering up that you were driving. >> Okay, because I didn't have a license. I just told you that. But he is actually having an episode. Yeah, that's why I'm driving. He could not drive, sir. Okay. Is there someone that can come take your dog? I'm going to the hospital. I'm taking the dog with me. She says my support animal. No, I don't have anybody. Okay. So, you need to go to the hospital right now. Yes, I'm [ __ ] not feeling good. What's your name? Melinda Thomas. Am I Am I doing Am I under arrest? Well, you just falsified a police report. I didn't falsify a police report. I didn't have a license, sir. I didn't want to get in trouble. Hindering. Huh? What's your middle What's How do you spell your first name? Melinda Sue Thomas. Sue Thomas? Yes. What's your date of birth? My date of birth is 3 9 What What pain do you have? >> I have a pain all the way down my leg and then my shoulder and like here on my arm. I think it's when I hit him and he I we hit each other when we And my neck is don't And I have a headache. I don't I don't My head is pounding. It's okay, baby. I'm sorry I lied. I just didn't want to get in trouble cuz I don't have a license. I apologize for that. I apologize. I apologize. I'm truly sorry for lying to you. I just don't understand. Because I was scared. I don't have a license, sir. Did you take anything today? I took my No, I take methadone. I'm on 120 190 milligrams. Did you take it yet today? No, I was on my way here after we took Okay. Why Someone said you were swerving in the road. I was not swerving on the road, sir. I swear to god to you. He was sick having a seizure an episode and I'm over here on him making sure he's okay and I went over and I hit the [ __ ] car. Your ambulance will be here in about 2 minutes. And that it does make me drowsy. Yes, it does. Methadone does. I'm trying to get through this. >> No, not today. It lasts me through the next day. I'm on a I'm on a very high milligram. Sorry, like I don't know what else to say. Thank you. Where did you drive from? Um my room where I live on Spencer Avenue. And you made it here? Yes, I made it here. Did you guys plan to plan? No, he was on his way over here to pick me cuz you guys both lied to me. That's why I'm asking. >> I don't know what he said to you but I can't give you the truth right now. >> No, well he told me the same thing you told me the first time. Okay, I I I was driving because he was not feeling good. He came over to pick me up to bring me to my mom. And he I he goes, "Holly, I'm not feeling good. On the way over here I got really sick." And he he said, "I I I I had a seizure and he had a stroke before." And I said, "Okay, money, you cannot drive like that. I'm going to drive." And I don't have a license but I know I shouldn't have done it but I didn't want him like I didn't know what was going on with him. So we were going to go get my meds done real quick and then I was going to take him to the hospital. That is the god's honest truth about everything. >> Did you feel drowsy while you were driving? Yeah, I was a little drowsy. That's what the medicine makes me that way, sir. All right. Are you willing to perform tests with me before you go to the hospital? >> Absolutely, I will. You are? Yes, sir. I will. Okay. Just to make sure you're able to drive. Yes. So you you're giving consent for me to give you tests to make sure you were safe to drive. >> Absolutely, sir. Okay. What can we do with your dog? Um You know What is it? Just a breathalyzer test? No, it's going to be field sobriety tests. Okay. And what's that? What what does that do? To make sure that you're able to drive. I'm not driving I can't drive anymore. No, well you did drive. I'm trying to make sure that you were able and capable of driving. >> do wasn't because the medicine is a very high I mean it's very strong. Okay. So you're admitting to me that you Yes, sir. Can I have my my cigarettes in the truck? Yeah, I'll get them. Thank you so much, sir. I really appreciate it. Yeah, I probably shouldn't have [ __ ] drove because I was drowsy at the time. Like I probably shouldn't have. I'm admitting to that, yes. >> All right, so you're admitting that you shouldn't have drove because you were drowsy. >> Yes, and that's what I've been telling them for a long time. Please take me down on my medicine. Please take me down on my medicine. And I have a high too high of a dosage and it makes me drowsy and I nod off sometimes. All right, where can we get put your dog so we can perform these tests before you go to the hospital? No, why can't we just do like just do a breathalyzer test? >> It's we don't it doesn't work like that. >> doing other tests. I'm refusing that. You're refusing? Okay. I'm telling you what I was on, sir. God, how many times do I have to tell you that? Well, you you caused a pretty bad accident so I'm just trying to make sure you were safe to drive before you were driving. >> I was safe before I was driving. How many times do I have to tell you? I was safe when I was first driving but I get drowsy on medicine. I am admitting to that. I probably [ __ ] wrecked because of the medicine. Like I don't know what else you want me to tell you. I'm I'm sorry. >> I'm just here to investigate it. >> I'm sorry I'm lying about this [ __ ] thing. I'm sorry and I apologize. Just my cigarettes, sir, please. I'm taking my dog with me and I'm driving. My dog is not going with me nowhere. Can you see if we have this name in our contacts? First name's Melinda. Middle initial S Sierra. Last name Thomas. 390 Officer Bright made contact with the driver of the Chevy Silverado who was later identified as Holly Hicks. She initially claimed that another man was driving the vehicle and he was apparently having a seizure. When Officer Bright told Holly that they would check the cameras then she admitted that she was driving. While she denied being impaired, she did admit to being on methadone. Can you get my cigarettes for me, sir? No. I'm in Julia's truck. I'm all right. You just lied to me. My neck, I'm sorry. No, it's okay, dear. You're being so mean to me. Well, it's okay, dear. We're not going to be mean to you, all right? Do you have any pain anywhere here? I'm on methadone. I'M REALLY HIGH. 10-99 I cut you off. I don't know why that's probably why I wrecked. I just told her to take me down on my medicine. 10-1 contacting the flight deck. I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry. 10-4. Check her 29. She's the driver. My neck hurts. My head hurts. I'm I fell all the way down and I hurt my back right here and my legs. I'm just going to take these samples off, all right? Okay. 10-4. No, I don't think so. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. I'll just take them off of you. Um I twisted my back right here. 10-9. How many tags you getting for your infraction? Four. You have her license plate number? I have I have a New Jersey starting with uniform 30 New Jersey Lima 790 and 7. 10-4. New Jersey uniform 57 Julia Sierra Romeo. Melinda Air 457 Julia Sierra Romeo. So what's her name? My maiden name is Holly and my my marriage name is Thomas. Melinda Thomas. Okay. What's her current address? Um my leg hurts right here. Okay. I'm just going to put my leg in my car. Okay. Try and look forward as much as you can. I'm fine. How old are you or what's your date of birth, Melinda? 390 What's your phone number? 609 Here. Is the dog >> support animal, yes. Okay. She's not just an animal. What's that? She's not just an animal. What's your address, Melinda? Um I'm in Tsar. Yeah. Officer Bright asked Holly to perform field sobriety exercises but she refused. She was placed under arrest and transported to Cape Regional Medical Center. Her blood was drawn at the hospital and then Holly refused further medical treatment. She was then taken to the North Wildwood Police Department for further processing. After the officers finished processing her, she was released to a sober adult pending her court appearance after they signed the potential liability warning form on Holly's behalf. East West Yeah, I'm in Tsar. All right, I'm going to put this on this real quick, okay? Not going to be any pain or anything like that, all right? Actually, just look down, all right? Do you have somewhere where you want the dog brought to? No, I want her with me. She's my support animal. 32 copy with me here. All right, so she's a service dog? She is a service dog. Just let the hospital know then. I will. All right, make sure that they get that added to you. >> She goes everywhere I go. Copy. Dear, just going to take a seat on this, all right? I can't give my kind of walk away All right, whenever you're ready, you're all right. Okay. Do you have some kind of paperwork that shows it's a service dog? She goes everywhere I go. Okay, I don't see your paperwork so we just need to make sure that you know Just sit up right here, all right? Thanks, sir. Appreciate it. Is that her license? That's his. He said she was with him. Okay, here you go. Anything in the car you might need? I got your cigarettes. The phone, is that I have it. This is yours. All right. Are you able to put your license in? You got my cell phone, right? Yeah. You have hand sanitizer in the ambulance? Mhm. You can step in the back. You got Bobby here. You got wipes? I need something. I don't know what that was on her phone. No, okay. District 2 from Wildwood 10-5 10-2. 10-7. We use these for everything. All right. So No. Thank you. What's your phone number? I'll look it Thank you. 10-2 and we'll see you guys when I'm here. 10-4. Yeah. She would be hurt sitting here. Yeah, yeah, she's fine. She's fine. Melinda She admitted that she shouldn't have been driving cuz she felt drowsy cuz she took her medicine. She admitted to being on methadone. Should we give her a SMSV? She refused. She refused? Yeah. Refusing to do that. She admitted to using drugs. She said she took it yesterday and she said she may have been drowsy. She's on her medicine now? She's doing a little bit better. Officer Bright issued her the following citations: operating under the influence 39:4 F I D, reckless driving 39:4:96, traffic on marked lanes 39:4:80, driving with a suspended license 33:40, failure to possess driver insurance card 39:3:29 C. She's at the hospital right now. Can I ask her Yeah, I have her license. >> Are we going to stay here for like a couple more or you're going to get in. Can I talk to her? Yes, sir. Melinda. It's Officer Bright again. When did you last take your methadone? Yesterday. Okay, what time? >> [music] [music] >> How long does that normally last? >> [music] >> I'm sorry. No, no, how long does the the medicine work for you? >> [music] >> Okay, so do you think you could have been under the influence? I was under the influence. You were under the influence? >> [music] >> Okay. >> [music] >> And you're you're refusing to do any tests? Yes. Okay. So you're admitting to me that you were under the influence of that and that caused your driving to >> [music] >> So you're admitting that you shouldn't have drove because you felt that you were under the influence. I just want to make that clear. >> [music] >> But just because you took this methadone and it affected your driving, I'm saying. It It caused you to swerve. Yes. Okay. All right, well then you're going to be placed under arrest. Why? For driving under the influence. But I wasn't driving under the influence. It's my methadone. It's my medicine, sir. That's a lie. I'm sorry. Please, please don't take me to jail, sir. Well, you you had just admitted to me that you were driving under the influence. Yeah, but if I Does that medicine say that you shouldn't be driving like having a or having a Okay, lots of medicine when you take it, it says that you shouldn't be driving. Okay. Well, what I'm saying is you just admitted to me like five times on camera that you said you were under the influence from that medicine. It doesn't matter what kind of drug it is. Okay. Okay, but sometimes on that medicine bottle the doctor Obviously your driving wasn't okay. You admitted to me multiple times that you were drowsy, which means that you even if you're tired, that means you could be operating a vehicle unsafely. All right. Well, you're still you're under arrest FOR FOR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. Holly's blood test results revealed that she did not have any alcohol in her system at the time of the collision. However, her blood did test positive for methadone, cocaine, and fentanyl. I'm just going to handcuff one arm to I'm coming with you. Good, we're going to the hospital. We're not GOING TO THE >> [screaming] >> WHAT? OKAY, WELL WE'RE GOING TO FIGURE THAT OUT. YOUR HUSBAND'S THERE, RIGHT? Are you going to let me talk? OKAY. ALL RIGHT. I DON'T HAVE A SMILE. OKAY, DO YOU WANT TO MAKE IT A BIGGER ISSUE? YOU ADMITTED TO ME THAT YOU'RE YOU'RE ACTING LIKE IT. YOU LIED TO ME BY [ __ ] lying to me FROM THE START. WHAT? IT'S A SUMMONS. We'll talk when we get there. If you need to get help, why don't we go get help? Okay, so why don't we go to the hospital and get checked out? That's where we're going. You just admitted to me multiple times that you felt you were under the influence. Your eyes Your pupils are pinpointed. Thomas. You're not acting You're not acting right. Do we have permission to go into your vehicle to get the insurance information? Okay. Okay. We're going to have to. Okay. Holly, you're already You can still abuse your own medicine. I got to On January 20th, 2026, Holly was found guilty of operating under the influence. As a result, she had to spend 12 hours at an intoxicated driver resource center and pay a total of $690 in fines. The other four citations were dismissed. Holly has previously been arrested on multiple prior occasions, according to court records. Her charges include theft, hindering apprehension, and assault. What is that there? Okay. I'm not I'm not educated on on the law aspect of this here. We're just going to take you back to the station to check out. That's all. That's all. Thanks for watching and have a good day. Camerons will return.