On March 15th, 2024, officers with the Traverse City Police Department were dispatched to Rose and Washington for reports of two individuals fighting. Upon arrival to the area, the officer found two subjects walking who perfectly matched the description provided to dispatchers. Though initially cooperative, things escalated rapidly once the handcuffs came out. Hey, talk to you two real quick. >> It was just an argument. It was a stupid argument. I don't know what's going on, right? I'm jumping into this with very little information from somebody who saw you guys. Okay. Do you guys have your ideas on you? Okay. >> probation just so you guys know. Okay. So, I'm going to have you step over here with my partner and talk to him and then I'm going to talk to you. Is that fair? What was your first name? My name is >> The information that we have Yeah, he charged at me and it was Okay. Okay. Well, yeah, it was just it was a misunderstanding basically. All right, that's all it was. >> So, what happened earlier or I guess what happened with this person? We're selling his longboard. It might not go for They might not buy it or whatever. He got a little bit triggered cuz he needs weed or whatever on his system. >> And you're on probation? >> Yeah. What are you on probation for? For uh I got in trouble for drinking a while back. Can you just break down what happened here with this person saw? She saw uh him charge at me and but Okay. I had a um It was It was alcohol related. All right. Did this skateboard get thrown at at someone? >> No, I threw it on the ground. You threw it on the ground? Okay. How old are you? 21. Okay. So, were you underage then or No, I was of age. Yeah. When When he charged at you, what did he do? He just like pushed me a little bit, but it wasn't anything bad. I'm not I don't want to press charges on him cuz I'm on probation. You're I still just got to figure out what happened, right? So, alcohol related, but you were of age? Yes. >> So, it was driving or No, it was in a a apartment. So, you're going to sell it there and then you were just having a discussion that they might not give you a bunch of money for it. Yeah. And then that made him upset? A little bit, but not really. But we Okay. So, like Pressure from an adult also. The OP or what? I'm trying to figure out. An adult or whatever. What was the charge? Well, it was for um it was like a It was a altercation I had with an old roommate of mine. Okay. Like a physical altercation? Yeah. All right. Okay. So, before he charged at you, you guys got into a an argument about this. You had thrown it to the ground or you threw it at him? I threw it on the ground. >> Okay. So, I was like, "We're in his yard yelling at him. Like, I don't even want to do anything." Yeah. Would you mind blowing into a PBT for me? Yeah, that's fine. So, he's at the no parking sign and then he starts charging towards you. Is he in like a full sprint or Yeah. Okay. So, he runs up to you and he just pushes you with one hand. And you said it was right on your side here? Yeah, like the right rib. On your ribs? Okay. So, are you saying you got agitated? You you were upset cuz you know that people are going to buy it and then Did you have the board in your hand at any time? >> No, they were carrying the board. Sh- She was? Yeah. Okay. He comes up, pushes you in the side, and then what happens after that? And then like he starts breaking down and feeling bad. Like He's like two different people. So, she's carrying the board and then like what? Then I just basically ran off and was was like mad and yelling, but then I came back and talked to her to make sure that they were okay. Cuz I know that they don't like me yelling and stuff, but >> Who Who's they? Their pronouns are he/him, but it's actually a girl. >> Oh, okay. I got you. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Okay. And then after that, you guys then just continue walking? Okay. >> Despite neither party wanting to cooperate with the investigation, Michigan law requires law enforcement entities to thoroughly investigate matters of domestic violence. There was no sort of physical No, no, no physical. >> Was there verbal words back and forth or were you just >> said their name and then I came back to make sure they were all right. Yeah, I'm upset cuz I know that they don't like names called. >> I got you. I'll have you hang out with my partner here. I'm just going to go talk to my other partner and see what's going on with him, okay? I'm you all right? Yeah, I'm okay. I know this We had a fight. Based on witness statements and the little bits of information gathered from the involved parties, officers articulated probable cause that an assault had occurred, legally compelling them to make an arrest. All right. I'm sorry. What was your name, sir? Ethan. Ethan? Yeah. Okay. Go ahead and put your hands behind your back for me. Can't do that. BABE, CHILL. CHILL. BABE, HONEY, STOP. STOP. STOP. NO. NO. NO. ETHAN. ETHAN. You're going to get tased. Stop. Babe, I love you. I will get YOU OUT. >> LET GO NOW. NO, OKAY. YOU'RE going to get it again. Babe. >> I love you. Love you, too. Babe, I will get you out. Let me see your phone though. Get away. Step back. Can you put him in the D6 at least for something? He needs mental health He needs mental health help. Put your hands behind your back right now. Babe, just listen. I'm listening. Babe, did you hit your head? Yeah. I love you, honey. Why is he getting arrested by law enforcement? Why is he getting arrested? Hold on. I promise, babe. I love you. I told you don't fight the cops, Ethan. Roll over. Roll over. Yeah, I got you. I got you. Why is he getting arrested? Kiss Kiss, baby. Kiss. I love you. Now, let me give her a kiss. Yes, you do. Get back. Babe, kiss. Kiss. Kiss. Kiss. Well, he's got to He's got to pull through. I love you. Though neither of the body cams perfectly captured the strikes, reports and witnesses indicate the subject struck the officer numerous times in the face despite being pinned to the ground. I'm done. I'm done. I'm not fighting. I'm not going to fight anymore. I'm not going to fight anymore. I'm not going to fight. I love you, honey. If you got a guy napkin or a wet nap or something, that'd be great. Okay. You're bleeding on your mouth. >> know. No no idea. Yeah. Please, Ethan. He hit you in the mouth. His mouth and everything is bleeding. Should be all right. Thank you. I don't know what that was. Whole thing. Okay. >> [laughter] >> Yeah. Unfortunately, he's out on today. Did your mouth get Your tooth, you know, you with a blow to that. You have damage to the nerve. Yeah, your forehead. Look your lip up. Is it cut? Bleeding like by number nine. Yeah, it's just the lip is It's your bottom lip that's cut a little bit. As the officer's wounds are tended by a local dentist office, the subject is taken away for medical clearance before being lodged in the Grand Traverse County Jail. You want an ice pack there? That's fine. We have one that you just I think you just break it and I guess if it's If you guys can bear to spare it, I'd appreciate it. Thank you. Okay. I saw him throwing the punches at you. >> I will we'll get some written statements forms for you, okay? Okay. Thank you. It's okay. Yeah. I wasn't very cool, but Thank you. Thank you. Couple of fists. And how he was on his stomach. It was like a hook. Uh-huh. Just hitting you. I was just as impressed. Yeah. I hope the rest of your day goes better. I You know what? I think I'm done for the day after this. I think we're just going to go back to the station and do the report and call it a day. All right. Thank you. The officer involved was treated for a closed head injury, a nasal bone fracture, and abrasions to the head and mouth. 21-year-old Ethan Jones was charged with one count of resisting and obstructing causing injury, two counts of resisting and obstructing police, and domestic violence third offense notice. Due to his previous criminal history, his charges were enhanced with a habitual offender second offense notice. Prior to standing trial, Ethan pled guilty to domestic violence third offense and R&O causing injury. All other charges were dismissed. He was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 75 days served and 36 months on probation. He was also given roughly $1,400 in fines and court costs. However, Ethan violated his probation twice. The first time he was sentenced to time served and his probation was continued. On June 1st, 2025, Ethan again violated his probation and was again arrested in Grand Traverse County for domestic violence. Records indicate he will be released to the public on June 1st, 2026. Thank you for watching. Drop us a comment and let us know where you want us to cover [music] next time.