You can see Evans get out of his patrol car and get into the woman's car. She then drove further south and parked. >> When people say just comply and you'll be fine, this is exactly the kind of case they never want to talk about. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper is now under arrest, charged with rape and forcible oral sodomy following what began as a routine traffic stop and now the state has released the dash cam footage. This is not internet rumor. This is not social media speculation. This is a criminal case with charges, court filings, and evidence. Tonight, we're going to walk through what we know, what the video shows, and why this case matters far beyond Oklahoma. According to court records and public statements, the incident occurred during a traffic stop conducted by a now former trooper with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The woman was pulled over for what prosecutors describe as minor traffic violations, including an expired tag. The initial stop lasted approximately 18 minutes. After that stop ended, prosecutors alleged the trooper told the woman she needed to follow him or risk being taken to jail. Court documents say she complied. What allegedly happened after that is the basis for the criminal charges now filed against him. The trooper has since been arrested, removed from duty, and formally charged. >> Now to our first look at dash cam footage from an ongoing investigation into a former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper. >> Terquiz Evans was arrested back in March for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman after a traffic stop. After an investigation, he was fired from the OP. And now we're getting a look at the video from that traffic stop. It all started as a routine traffic stop. Jarquz Evans pulled over a woman for an expired tag near Southeast 29th and South High Avenue on January 26th. 61. >> From dash cam video inside the trooper's car. You can see and hear as he walked up to the woman's car. You can see the woman get out of her car. Then Evan searched her pockets then had her get into his patrol car. >> Like I said, there was a pipe too. >> Okay. I I remember you said that. Then the video shows Evan searching inside her vehicle. >> Come on, sit up. >> The two are then seen going through the items together and talking to each other. At this point, the dash cam video goes silent. Moments later, the trooper gets out of the car. >> Important point here, the video does not show a sexual assault on camera. What it does show is the power imbalance, the authority dynamic, and the environment prosecutors say made coercion possible. This matters because criminal cases like this are rarely about a single moment on video. They're built on timelines, communications, witness statements, GPS data, and credibility. Dash cam footage is just one piece of a much larger evidentiary puzzle. >> According to prosecutors, Evans allegedly told the woman to go down the street with him or go to jail. And in the newly released footage, you can see the two get in their own cars and drive away from the traffic stop, eventually stopping at another location just down the road. This case highlights something the public is often uncomfortable acknowledging. During a traffic stop, an officer has enormous leverage. They control whether you get a citation, whether you're detained, whether you go to jail, whether your vehicle is searched. If a civilian believes refusal could mean arrest, consent becomes legally complicated very quickly. That's why courts scrutinize encounters involving authority figures differently than encounters between private citizens. This isn't anti- police rhetoric. It's basic constitutional reality. >> That's where Evans allegedly unzipped his pants and told the woman to perform a sex act on him, then allegedly proceeded to sexually assault her. After about 12 minutes, Evans gets back in his car and drives away. The woman eventually reported the incident to Oklahoma City police and Evans was arrested and booked on charges of rape and forceful sodomy. He was also fired. >> You'll hear some people say, "Wait for a conviction before saying anything." That's fair, and that's exactly why language matters. No one is declaring guilt here. But accountability doesn't start after a conviction. It starts with transparent investigations, public release of evidence, arrests when probable cause exists, and courts, not departments, deciding outcomes. Ignoring cases like this until a verdict is how abuse stays hidden. >> OP releasing a new statement with the dash cam footage, saying in part, "Our focus has been and will continue to be on pursuing justice for the victim in this case. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol values the trust placed in us by the citizens we serve. When that trust is called into question, we take appropriate action in accordance with our policies and the law, regardless of position or rank. >> Evans case is set for a preliminary hearing in early 2026. We'll of course keep you updated. >> Cases like this aren't isolated because of one bad decision. They happen when oversight is weak, internal discipline is slow, and officers are taught they'll be believed by default. That doesn't mean all officers abuse power. But it does mean systems must assume abuse is possible. Dash cams, body cams, and public records exist because history demanded them. The case now moves through the court system. There will be a preliminary hearing, motions filed by defense and prosecutors, evidence reviewed by a judge, and ultimately a jury if it goes to trial. That's where guilt or innocence will be decided. Not on YouTube, not on Twitter, and not in comment sections. This case isn't about politics. It's about power, accountability, and what happens when authority goes unchecked. If you believe transparency protects both civilians and officers, you already understand why stories like this matter. If you want more breakdowns like this, subscribe. Full sources are linked below. And if you've ever had a traffic stop that crossed a line, let me know in the comments.