You're under arrest and you're under my No, I am not. Yes, you are. No, I am not. No, I am not. Don't touch me. Please get on your hands. Don't help me. Stop kicking. Stop kicking. You have a Yeah. Stop. You're making this worse on yourself. Stop. On March 22nd, 2023, officers responded to reports of an intoxicated woman passed out inside a local restaurant. The suspect attempted to leave the scene on foot, ignoring officers efforts to assist her safely home. When confronted by police, she became increasingly agitated and uncooperative. What unfolded next quickly escalated the situation beyond a routine welfare check. I got a call from someone here. Oh, yeah. Very strong. What's going on? [Music] Oh, hey there. Hi. Can you wake up? Hi there. Do you Can you translate? Can you speak English and Spanish? Both speaking English. Can you speak English? My name's Officer Roberts. I'm with the police department. You were just passed out there. They're a little concerned about you. Oh, yes. Who are you here with? Just you? Okay. What's been going on today? [Music] Okay. I can't take you. Where do you live? I live down the street. Okay. Where down the street? What's your address? [Music] What? [Music] I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. What's going on? I was just trying to Was someone here with you? Just you? Okay. What's your name? Sherman. How do you spell that? Okay. Where do You just been drinking today or do you have anything else? No, for a drink. Okay. Where where all have you been today besides here? Anywhere? Just here. Just here. Yeah. How much did you have to drink when you were here? Uh, [Music] basically. What's that? This is it. Basically, that's the water. So, what were you drinking today? Uh, margaritas. Okay. And you you had those here? Okay. Do you know how many she had for me? Do you know how much she had? No. [Music] You were passed out in the booth. Drinking co margaritas in 3 hours. I think in 3 hours. Yeah. Okay. I think you paid already. Do you have Do you know anyone in town that can come and pick you up and take care of you? I take care of myself. Okay. All right. But you don't live with anybody. It's just you. [Music] All right. 17, huh? Okay. All right. Why don't you come on? I'll grab your food. Did you walk here or did you drive? Okay. No, you're not in trouble. You're not in trouble. They were just worried about you. Okay. [Music] Can you walk? Okay. Can you walk? Okay. [Music] Okay. I'm going to try and get you home here. Okay. [Music] Yeah. Take care. You're fine. You're fine. You can walk, right? Okay. My my car is right over there. You see it? Am I being embarrassed? No, you're good. They were just worried because you passed out in that booth. Okay, that's all. I think you just need to drink some water and everything. So, you were able to tell me your name and your date of birth and all that good stuff. So, looks like you forgot something. Did you forget that? Yep. There you go. So, what's been going on today? Did like something bad happened or No. Okay. Do you know I mean do you normally come out and drink that many margaritas in one sitting? Why not? I mean Okay, that's up to you. Let's go this way. We're here scaring you home. I I'm going to take you home. Yeah, we are. I'm not a taxi, but we don't normally do this. So, okay. I'm sorry. You don't have anyone. Okay. Are you going to jail? Nope. You're not going to jail. You're not in trouble. Why would I take you to jail? Let's see what this truck is going to do here. And then the road. Well, I'm going to make sure you get there safe. All right. So, why don't you We'll go ahead and walk across the street here after this truck goes. Hang on. got this SUV. Yeah, she just had four margaritas there, so I'm just going to take her home. Four margaritas. Thanks. All right, we'll go right here. So, it's our department policy. I got to just pat you down, make sure you don't have any weapons before I let you in my squad car. Is that okay? No. Okay. So, I can't let you in my car then. So, are you going to be able to get home on your own? All right. After refusing the pat down, she stumbled onto the curb, couldn't walk straight, and leaned against a tree for balance. She ignored offers for help, leading the officer to attempt protective custody, which she resisted. I'm trying to go home. Do you have someone that can come and take care of you? I have to make sure that you're okay. Hi, this is Officer Roberts with the Lake Mills Police Department. Who am I speaking with? Um, oh, okay. So, she does live with somebody. So, she was passed out at the Mexican restaurant here downtown in Lake Mills. Oh, brother. Yeah. Are you in town right now? No, I'm not worried. I'm in the floor. Okay. Uh give her a ride home. She has her house. Okay. Yeah, she's going to get home here. Um she won't let me pat her down. It's our department policy that I have to u pat her down for weapons or anything before she gets on the squad, and she's not going to do that. So, I might just follow her home, make sure she gets her. Okay. What time do you get off work? I get off at 10:00 at 10:00 p.m. Yep. Okay. Does Is this a normal thing for her? Um, no. Well, I mean, we we drink, but I mean, I'm usually there with her. Okay. Okay. All right. I'll just make sure she gets home. Uh, what's your name, man? Grace. Just like racing. Yeah. All right, man. Appreciate it. Yep. Thank you, man. All right. Yep. Bye. Okay. So, he doesn't get home until 10. All right. So, I'm going to I'm going to follow you home. Make sure you get home. Okay. Okay. You have to follow me. I I do. Okay. Cuz someone called. They're concerned. Okay. Um you know, you're able to tell me your name, your address, and and all that stuff. So, that's all good. Okay. So, I just want to make sure you get there safely. Why? That's my job. I have to do it. Okay. It's not your job. No, it really is. If I don't mind, my supervisor will fire me. So, okay. Oh, really? What's your supervisor's name? His name is Lieutenant Brandon Cedar Wall. Skaterwall. Yep. So, if you want to call him like Uh-huh. Like I said, I'm just going to follow you. Make sure you get home. Okay. All right. I need you to go. You either need to go home or I'm going to place you in protective custody and then you will be under arrest unless you can find someone to come and take care of you. Okay, you're going to come with me now. What? You're coming with me now. Why? Because you were passed out in the restaurant and you don't have anyone else to take care of you and you're obviously not going home because home is that way. Home is really right there. Okay. So, are you What are you doing? I'm going home. How do I know that you're going to be okay when you get home? Why are you worried about me? It's my job. I have to make sure you're okay. All right. You're walking away from home over this way. Okay. My home is right there. Okay. Well, you're not going to home. You're walking a different direction. Okay. So, it's either you let you need I need to make sure you're okay. All right. I'm okay. But you're not walking to your house. I am though. Where? Point to your house. Right there. Which one? That's the bank. Yeah. And that's where it is. Okay. Come on. I'm going to give you a ride. I'm going to give you a ride. No. Yes, I have to. It's either that or I'm going to place you under protective custody. All right. Come on. I'm trying to help you. Okay. Come on. Walk with me. I understand you're intoxicated. Okay. And that's a problem cuz you passed out in a in a public place. Do you understand that? You understand what happened? You're not making good choices right now. And you are for me. It's my job right now. Yes. If you're going to get Look, how do you feel about that? Come on. Don't touch me. Oh my god. Come on, guys. You're under. Let's go. Let's go. Touched me. Get up. Come on. Come on. No. Help. I'm not even touching you. Somebody help me. I'm not even touching you. Help me. I'm not even touching you. I don't want you to touch me. Don't touch me. I'm not even touching you right now. [Applause] What's your name again? What's your name again? My name's Officer Roberts. Okay. Help me. Sherman. Sherman. I'm not even touching you. [Applause] Don't. 6854 578. Don't touch me. We want to step it up a bit. [Music] At this point, 29. Yeah. Four. All right. Come on. You're done. Stand up. Stand up. Stand up. Walk with us. You got to move with us here. All right. Don't touch me. You're a point now. Don't touch. Stop. You're under arrest and you're under my No, I am not. Yes, you are. No, I am not. No, I am not. Don't touch me. Get your handcuffs. Don't touch me. 6332. Don't touch. Put your arms behind your back. Come on. Don't fight us. Don't fight us. [Music] Don't touch me. Don't fight us. Stop. Stop resisting. Come on. 60 54 62. I got to make sure. Stop. Stop. You're only making them tighter. Let go of your camera. All right, you got to walk with us here. We're going to go to my car now. My name is Cherylyn and I this I don't want this. I [ __ ] No consent, nothing. And you're also under arrest for disorderly conduct, by the way, too. I don't see it. Come on. I'd much prefer you to not have to Don't stop kicking. Stop kicking. Do you have a Yeah. Help. Help. Stop. You're making this worse on yourself. Stop resisting us. Help me. Help me. Help me. Stop resisting. We're not trying to hurt you. Help me. I don't want nothing. I don't want nothing. Uh-uh. No bikes. I'll pull her through. Let go. We got the hobble here on the other side. Go with me or I'mma tase you. You don't bite. The hell's wrong with you? Let me go. Not going to happen. Please help me. Help me, please. If you stop kicking, if you calm down, help me. Help me. Please. Help me. I can't. Please help me. Help me. I can't. Please. I can't. Please. Help me. We're trying. We're trying. We're passing. Hang on. Please help me. Please help me. Why does everyone want to bite me? If you If you calm down, help. Don't kick me. Stop resisting. Oh, please. Please. Well, she just bit me in the forearms. Did she? All right. Oh my. So, I I don't think we're going to be able to take her to fort. She's going to go straight to jail. Or will they? Oh, you're going to need to get her makeup. Yeah. She's going to be a problem. These boys are trying to get my Are you good? After she was arrested and placed in the squad car, she was taken to the hospital for medical clearance due to her intoxication and combative behavior. Once cleared by medical staff, she was transported to the local county jail. Cherylyn faced multiple charges, including a felony charge of battery or threat to a law enforcement officer, and two misdemeanor charges, resisting or obstructing an officer, and disorderly conduct. However, all charges were ultimately dismissed on the prosecutor's motion, and no fines or restitution were ordered. Please show your support by liking this video to see more of these cases with a proper legal analysis. Make sure to subscribe to stay informed about future cases like these. And if you enjoyed this video overall, check out the next video