Hello. >> Hi. How are you? >> Good. How are you? >> I'm not doing the best, but I'm okay. I just left work and this is my house right here, but I lost >> my ID. >> A 911 call reported a [music] driver swerving across the road. When officers found her, she insisted she was just stressed about losing her wallet. But her balance, her driving, and the officer's suspicions led to a series of sobriety tests. Then she was placed under arrest. And what happened next turned a DUI stop into a struggle with police. >> Okay. Where's work at? >> OCC. >> OC. >> All right. And you went up straight from there to here? >> Yeah. >> Okay. The reason I'm here is people were calling 911 about your driving, saying that they were concerned about you and that you were swerving and driving erratically. And then when I was behind you here, you kind of >> spend your wheels trying to make the turn. >> Yeah, I was just looking for my >> cuz attached to the looking for your ID. Yeah, I was look my wallet everything is attached to >> that usually and I can't find it. >> So, I'm stressed out about it. >> Okay. What were you doing in the Publix parking lot? >> You just pulled into Publix and drove through the parking lot >> on my way back from OC. >> Yeah. How come you did that? >> Looking to I stopped to look for this because I was like, "Oh, no." And I was trying to Okay, you can see my phone. It's why I opened my door. You can see my phone. I >> 519 to 592. >> It's un I tried to call my work to see. >> Okay. All right. How much we had to drink today? >> I haven't. >> Nothing. >> No. >> We take any medication? >> No. Do >> we take anything illegal? >> No. >> Any reason why you kind of seem out of it? just >> other than your lost wallet. >> Yeah. >> Okay. All right. Do you mind just stepping out of the truck for me, please? >> Okay. We're just going to step over here. >> Okay. So, >> you just You're kind of having a problem walking right there. >> I'm not. I was just You asked me to step out. >> Yeah. Then you just tripped over your own feet right here. You spun your wheels making the turn when I was behind you. You seem you don't seem sober to me if I'm going to be honest with you. So all of that coupled with the fact that people are calling 911 about you drive. That's the whole reason I'm looking for your car. >> And that's not >> People said that you were swerving and having a hard time staying in your lane. And then like I said, you spun your wheels around. I was looking at my phone the entire time because as you see Oops. >> Okay. Are you sure you haven't taken anything? >> I'm positive I haven't taken anything. I don't >> Legal or illegal? >> No. I used to smoke a lot of pot, but I don't do that anymore. >> No vapes, nothing like that. >> I don't even No, I don't. >> Okay. All right. Do you feel comfortable to be driving? >> I do. Yeah. >> Yeah. Okay. All right. Okay. All right. Okay. Well, what's going to happen is we have another officer on the way and when they get here, okay, we are going to ask that you complete field sobriety evaluations, okay? >> For the purpose of determining if you possess the faculties necessary to safely operate a vehicle. Okay. >> How long did you work at OC today? >> 5 hours. >> Okay. And now you're heading home. >> Going to miss the Friday night shift. No, I I would pref preferably miss that one. [laughter] >> Too busy or the crowd that comes in or what? >> Well, tonight actually is we're going to start doing um the younger crowd comes in for um uh what do we do it? It's not fun. >> Okay. All right. you a bartender, server, what what you >> No, I just work in the front. I just do the um I give people their tags to go into the shops. >> Okay, >> have you been there? >> Uh yeah, I mean I' I work in the city. Fun. >> Yeah. >> Yeah, they've got the dealership and then the restaurant there. They do a lot of uh the Harley um Berts. >> Yeah, they do a lot of events and stuff there. I never work Thursday nights which is you know bike night with >> How long have you worked there? >> For almost 4 months. >> What'd you do before then? >> I didn't live here. I'm from DC. >> From DC. Okay. How'd you end up down here from DC? My ex-husband moved down here and our children. >> Okay. >> We're trying to be very cool with it, you know. >> I got you. >> Do you have any physical ailments like broken bones, limps, anything like that? >> No, I don't. And do you have any prescri I know you said you haven't taken anything but do you have any prescription medication that you're supposed to take that you haven't taken today? >> No. >> Okay. Are you diabetic at all? >> No. >> Okay. Yep. They're here. Single 12 bolo. Heard the live 911. Um found her here. She was pulling in. Uh she squealled her wheels trying to make the left-hand turn into here. um and speaking with her said she's heading home from OC and the reason for her driving pattern was she lost her wallet and she was looking at her phone and uh had a little difficulty getting out of the car. Tripped over her own feet getting out of the car, denies alcohol, denies any drugs, solicit or illicit. I've explained to her that uh field sobriety evaluations will probably be asked of her, but I was going to let you talk with her and do your thing. So, uh, I know obviously you heard what he said, but what's going on? Why? Why? >> No. So, I I left work. I'm coming home. >> My wallet was attached to the back of this. >> Okay. >> I was stressed out trying to look for it cuz I literally, he saw me. I stopped at the grocery store at Publix. I went to go in and I had nothing to pay with. >> Okay. All right. >> I don't know what I don't know where I lost it, but I lost it somewhere. >> All right. Do you think you're good to drive right now? >> I do feel like I'm good to drive right now. And this is my home right here. >> Okay, I got you. Um, how much have you had to drink? >> I haven't had >> You've had nothing to drink. I can smell it. >> You've had nothing? >> I haven't. No. >> None whatsoever? Not earlier in the day? >> No. >> Okay. Um, you take prescriptions? >> I don't. >> No. So, nothing that would impair you? something that would cause you to drive erratically or reckless or cause people to concern. >> Me looking at my phone. >> Okay. Why can't I smell it then? >> I don't know because I haven't. >> Okay. All right. Um, can I check your eyes really quick? >> Yeah. >> Do you mind stepping over here for me? All right. If you don't mind standing with your toes and your heels touching, your arms by your side. Do you want to put your phone down? Okay. >> Here. I'll put it in my truck so it doesn't get lost. >> Just stay with your toes and your heels touching your arms under sign. Do you wear contacts? >> I don't. >> Okay. Are you sick? >> No. >> Are you injured? >> No. >> Do you have any physical defects? >> I do not. >> Okay. Do you see the blue light? >> I feel the blue light. >> What I'd like for you to do is follow the blue light with your eyes. Your eyes only. I don't want you to move your head at all. Do you understand? >> I understand. Do >> you have any questions for me? No. >> Don't move your head. Okay. Can you straighten up your head for me? Thanks. Move your head off. >> Don't anticipate the light as it moves. I want you to follow it. >> I understand. >> Keep following. Okay. Keep looking the whole time. Okay. Sorry, it's a little awkward. Okay. Okay, it's going to go a little further. Okay. Why is this so weird? Okay, it's going to go up and down this time, right? Okay, I'm going to make a couple circles around your face. I'm running towards your nose. I want you just to keep following the light for me. Okay. >> Okay. I'm going to ask that you continue with a series of evaluations. Is that something you'll do for me? >> Yes, that's what you need to do. >> All right. Give me one second. I'm going to get some duct tape and uh we'll go from there. Yeah. A good line. >> We're probably going to move down. I'm going to move down. >> You ever had to do anything like this before? >> Absolutely not. That's why it's funny. I'm sorry. I'm not trying to laugh. It's just >> I understand. Yeah. What's happening? >> Well, what's happening is essentially you're suspected of DUI right now. Okay? And these evaluations are used to help us determine uh whether you are DUI or not, whether you possess the faculties necessary to safely operate a vehicle. So, if you complete the evaluations to standard and you dispel our alarm and show us that yes, I'm I have the faculties necessary to safely operate a vehicle, then we'll be done here and we'll uh we'll be on our way. Sounds good to me. >> He'll explain everything to you and demonstrate it. Make sure you understand it before you attempt it. >> All right. >> And if you have any questions, feel free to ask. We want to make sure you completely understand it before. >> I appreciate all your all your information. >> You're welcome. Absolutely. >> Courageous. Okay. >> Absolutely. >> Ja, do you mind walking? >> This is a walking evaluation. uncomfortable, but I'm going to give you the options of whether you'd prefer to wear them or take them off. >> I like my shoes. >> You would like to wear them? Okay. All right. So, what I'm going to ask that you do is place your left foot on that line for me >> with your right foot in front. Heel touching toe >> like you. >> Nope. Just like standing in front of the line. >> Just place your left foot on that line with your right foot in front. Heel touching toe. >> Should take a step back. Do you see that line in front of you? >> Yeah. Put your left foot on the line. >> See what I said? You said left foot first. Okay. >> Left foot on the line. Right foot in front of your left foot. Heel touching toe. Okay. Put your arms down by your side. Stand just like that like I am. Okay. >> I want you to stay just like that for me. Okay. Okay. >> When I tell you to, I want you to take nine heel to toe steps down the line. >> Nine. >> Yes, ma'am. You're then going to turn in a manner which I'll describe and demonstrate and you'll take nine more heel to toe steps back down the line. >> So I'm going to watch the first. >> Yes, ma'am. So I'm going to pivot a little bit if you don't mind standing in that starting position for me. >> Okay. So it's going to look like this, counting each step out loud. 1 2 3 and so on until you reach nine. >> Right? >> Once you reach nine, I want you to leave your front foot planted on that line. Step off with your rear foot. turn using a series of small steps to return back down the line again. >> I'm sorry. When I get to the end, I turn. I pivot. >> You're not going to pivot. You turn just like I demonstrated. So, you leave your front foot on that line. >> Okay. >> Step off with your rear foot. >> Okay. >> Turn using a series of small steps and then return back down the line. Okay. Can you stand back in that starting position for me? >> Yes. >> Okay. And then return back down the line, counting each step out loud. 1 2 3 and so on until you've reached nine. >> Do you understand that? >> Yes, sir. >> Do you have any questions for me? >> Absolutely not. >> Okay. All right. >> Ready? >> Nope. Not yet. So, while you're doing this evaluation, I want you to look down at your feet. Count each step out loud. I don't want you to stop once you begun. And I don't want you to use your arms for balance. Okay? >> Do you understand? >> Yeah. >> Do you have any questions for >> So, when I go off balance, I just fall. I don't want you >> use my arms. >> I don't want you to fall. >> I understand. Okay. >> I don't want for you to use your arms. >> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. >> Okay. Do you have any questions for me? >> No, sir. >> Do you understand everything? >> I understand. >> Okay. Can you get back into that starting position for me? >> With your right foot in front, heel touch and toe. >> I thought you said left foot. >> Left foot on the line. Right foot in front, heel touching toe. >> Okay. >> Okay. All right. Whenever you're ready, if your arms down by your side, >> you may begin. All the way down by your side. >> 1 2 3 4 5 >> 6 7 8 >> 9 You told me to do a weird pivot and do it back >> just as I demonstrated for you. I don't remember. 1 2 3 4 >> 5 6 7 >> 8 9 >> All right. So, for the next evaluation, we're going to disregard this line. What I'm going to ask that you do is stand with your toes and your heels touching. >> No. >> Your arms down by your side for me. Okay. For this one, what I'm going to ask you is elevate either your left or your right leg approximately 6 in above the ground or about the size of a coat. elevate my right leg. >> Right or left leg? It's up to you. It >> doesn't matter. >> Correct. All right. So, you're going to keep your foot parallel to the ground. You're going to point your toes. Just Just stand there for me. No, just stand. Just stand like this like I had you before. Thank you. All right. So, you're going to keep your foot parallel to the ground. >> Point your toes and look down at your foot. Keep your legs No, just just keep your leg down. Just listen for >> keeping your legs straight. You're going to look down at your foot and count in the manner 1,00 1,002 1,003 and so on until I tell you to stop. >> Do you understand? >> Yes, sir. >> I understand. >> Do you have any questions for me? >> No, sir. >> Okay. Give me one second. Which foot are you going to raise? >> Right. >> All right. Whenever you're ready, you may begin. Keep your arms down by your side. >> 100,00 1,002 Oh, Jesus. 1,003 Can I start over? >> Just keep going. Pick your foot back up for me. 1,00 1,002, 10003 1,004, 106 1,007 1,008 1, 109, 10 times over. Okay. 1,1,2 >> You can go and stop. >> Okay. For the next evaluation, what I'm going to have you do is stand again with your toes and heels touching, your arms down by your side for me. Okay. >> For this one, >> aren't there easier ways to go back to I'm sorry. Sir, >> this is exactly how we do it. So, I'm going to ask that you stand with toes and heels touching your arms down by your side. Okay. For this evaluation, what I'm going to ask when I tell you to begin is for you to close your eyes and tilt tilt your head backwards as if you're looking up towards the sky. Okay? >> Okay. >> I'll give you a command to either left or right. >> Okay? >> You'll then use the respective tip of your index finger to touch the tip of your nose >> and then return your arm back down your side without matter which arm. >> No, I'm going to tell you left or right. >> Okay. >> Then you'll use that respective hand. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. >> Do you have any questions for me? >> Absolutely not, sir. >> Do you understand everything? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. We'll repeat that process several times. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. Uh, silly question, but do you know the difference between your left and right? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Go ahead and close your eyes. Tilt your head backwards for me. >> Make two fists and leave your arms down by your side. Point your index fingers out. Face your palms towards me. >> Tilt your head backwards for me. Left. >> Don't forget to touch the tip of your nose. Oh. This is so right. >> Left, right, right, left. Go ahead and put your hands behind your back for me. I'm being placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Okay. >> I didn't You didn't do anything. Well, >> you drove under the influence. I >> anything illegal inside your vehicle I need to know about? Any knives, weapons, guns, drugs, bodies, hand grenades? >> Interesting hair charms, though. >> It's Florida. >> Okay. All right. Do you have anything on you that's going to poke me or hurt me? >> No. >> Anything on you you're not supposed to have? I'd rather know now. >> Absolutely not, ma'am. >> Um, walk >> here. Just stand here. Face the car or feet feet feet apart just for fun. >> What? >> Because somebody just >> I don't know if I don't know if fun's the >> because literally I Sorry. This one We're going to head back to the first something. Is that something you're going to do for me? You're not answering me now. Is that it? You're just an answer. It's fine. >> And you flipped the seat belt. >> What? >> Yeah. >> No, I was trying to put my shoes on. That's it. >> No, we're done. >> I was trying to put my shoes on. That was the only thing I was ever trying to do. >> Just trying to fix >> trying to put my shoes on. >> Okay, stop. >> If you pull away like that, you're going to end up put my shoes on. >> Stop talking for one second. I was only trying to put my shoes on. >> Stop walking away. You're going to end up with another. >> I was not walking away. I was putting my shoes on. >> My one shoe. I got one shoe. >> Stop it. >> Don't stop touching. >> Stop. >> That's not going to end well for you. >> Stop. >> Don't scratch me either. I'm not scratching you at all. You had another charge. That's all. >> Have I scratched at all? I haven't >> Where did I scratch? I did not scratch. All I did was not >> You just scratched me again. Stop. >> I didn't. Oh my god. My nails are like clocked in now. And I'm not scratching. >> Like, stop. >> I'm not scratching. >> Stop. Now you're You're getting scratching. Do you want to get taste? >> I am not scratching. Stop. >> I'm not scratching. >> Your finger. >> Yeah. >> I'm not anybody. I'm not doing anything. >> You're You're charge a Leo >> of what? >> A battery on a law enforcement officer. Do you understand that? >> But I literally did not hurt you guys. All I >> First off, you don't know that. Well, that's fairly good. >> Uh-huh. >> Okay. >> Those aren't getting loosened between your knees. >> I literally walk this way. >> I did not >> walk you inside. You're literally telling me that >> Hey, listen. >> You're literally telling me that I'm going You're going to press charges on me that I haven't done. >> Stop. You're making it worse. I'm telling you. He is telling me that he's going to press charges on me that I haven't done. >> Why would I? Why the >> go with him? >> You're going with me now. How about that? Stop. We'll drag you inside. >> I know. You already already will. >> Let's go. >> I already know you will cuz you always do. >> Always. This is a routine thing for you. >> No. >> Have a seat. Have a seat. You have one one chance. >> One chance of what? >> Then we're going to go straight to jail. SIT. >> I'M ALREADY IN JAIL. You Yes, I am. >> You already taken me here. >> On contrary, we are not at jail. >> Right. We're taking you. Are you not? >> Yes, you will eventually be going to jail. >> Right. So, what a chance. >> Sit down. >> I know. Why? >> Sit down. Or you're Or you're going to take me a job like you're already going to do. >> Like you're already going to do >> J. [laughter] Sit down. >> Stop. You're making it worse. >> I know. For fun. >> Sit. >> Don't you love when your job is >> Will you submit to a breath test? >> Don't you love when your job is more exciting? >> This isn't exciting. This isn't exciting. >> Jay, I'm requesting that you submit to an approved test of your breath for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of your breath. Do >> you understand what you what I just read to you? >> I am [music] disagreeing. >> Okay. Will you take the test? >> No. >> Okay. If you refuse to take this test, your driving privilege will be suspended for a period of 1 year for your first refusal or 18 months. If your driving privilege has been previously suspended for refusing to submit if you had your license or if you've been previously fined under Florida statute 327.35215 for refusal to submit to a lawful test. >> I have my other shoes. Also, if you've had your license previously suspended for refusing to submit to a lawful test of your breath or urine, you will commit a misdemeanor by refusing to submit to the breath or urine test requested of you today. Your refusal to submit to this test is admissible in evidence in any criminal proceeding. >> You understand refusing to take this test will cause >> I understand refusing >> the suspension of your driving privilege for a minimum. >> I understand refusing >> and that your refusal can be used against you in court. >> Absolutely. Yes. >> Is that quotable? It is quite alive. >> And you still refuse to take the test? >> Yes, sir. >> Abs motherutly, sir. [laughter] >> Is that better? >> In the end, the woman was charged with DUI and resisting arrest. What began with a 911 call about erratic driving escalated into a series of field sobriety tests, an arrest, and a confrontation with officers. Despite repeatedly denying alcohol and drug use, an officer said he could smell alcohol after her arrest. Officers also alleged that she scratched an officer during the struggle. When given the opportunity to take a breath test, she refused after officers explained the consequences under Florida law. According to the case information provided, her sentence included 12 months of probation, 50 hours of community service, a six-month driver's license suspension, and 6 months with an ignition interlock device. This encounter raises an important question. When officers suspect impaired driving, how should they balance public safety with a person's rights during an arrest? What do you think about how this situation unfolded? Share your thoughts in the comments and keep the discussion respectful. If you want more real police body cam footage and crime encounters explained, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next