'That's My Bra' Drug Discovery During Roadside Search Leads to Outburst
Eye on Patrol | 2025-05-10
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REAL POLICE BODYCAM footage captures the tense moment when a female officer discovers drugs concealed in a driver's undergarments during a Santa Fe County traffic stop. This bodycam video documents the confrontational exchange that follows as a routine registration violation escalates to drug charge...
REAL POLICE BODYCAM footage captures the tense moment when a female officer discovers drugs concealed in a driver's undergarments during a Santa Fe County traffic stop. This bodycam video documents the confrontational exchange that follows as a routine registration violation escalates to drug charges. In this police bodycam footage, the initial reason for the enforcement contact is established when 35-year-old Melonie Ortiz asks: "What was the reason for you pulling me over, Officer?" The deputy explains: "Uh, your registration and insurance are s- canceled on the car." This explanation, captured on the bodycam, establishes the legitimate basis for the traffic stop. The interaction takes a significant turn during the search, with an officer noting "Why are you running, what's that?" Ortiz immediately identifies the area being searched: "Ow, that's my bra," further specifying "You're, your bra push-up, yeah." This exchange, recorded on police bodycam, documents the moment when attention shifts to potential concealment locations. When asked about search procedure—"Hey, that do you have of that there?"—Ortiz expresses discomfort: "Do you mind not doing that in front of him?" An officer acknowledges her concern: "Okay, I'll, I'll move it," while explaining proper search technique: "Just supposed to just pull it forward and see if anything falls out and that's what they normally do." This procedural explanation, documented on bodycam, demonstrates awareness of search protocol while accommodating privacy concerns. The situation intensifies when something is discovered: "Going all crazy with it... found something in your other in your bra." This discovery, captured on police bodycam, triggers an immediate defensive reaction from Ortiz: "So... So... You're just lying to me know you were supposed to be filled up getting filled up here." Her response escalates to accusation: "This is like fucking sexual harassment. No I'm telling not..." The officer maintains professional focus: "No. Check. I'm sure you are man." Ortiz then acknowledges the item: "I didn't remember I had that in there. I'm sorry." When she attempts to minimize the significance—"It's not against... Weed is legal"—the officer continues the search: "check her other side or did get it? Yeah I got it. There might be some more stuff." The search continues with clear directions: "Go ahead and have a seat okay? Okay I got it. Oh good. All right. Just scoot towards me. Yeah something," indicating additional discoveries during the search. According to police reports, this December 27, 2024 traffic stop in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, began due to registration and insurance violations but escalated when officers discovered Ortiz's revoked license status and subsequently found controlled substances during a search incident to arrest. This police bodycam footage highlights the challenging dynamics of roadside searches, particularly when same-gender officers conduct searches of sensitive areas, and demonstrates how suspects often transition from denial to acknowledgment when evidence is discovered. Subscribe for more police bodycam footage showing real-life law enforcement situations. New videos uploaded weekly! #policebodycam #concealedevidence #santafecounty
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