REAL IN-CUSTODY footage reveals the aftermath of the chaotic arrest of Dalton J. Ingram in Lincoln, Illinois, as he grapples with the consequences inside the local jail. This video captures Ingram's confusion over his bond amount and his misunderstanding of the Illinois SAFE-T Act. Following his arrest for trespassing and resisting, Dalton Ingram is in custody when he questions the process: "That's not a catch and release? No." An officer informs him of the financial requirement for his freedom: "It's a $2,500 bond, 10%, so 250 you can get out." This statement, recorded on camera, highlights Ingram's incorrect assumption that he would be released without bond. Ingram expresses his disbelief, referencing the major criminal justice reform bill: "Like, blows my mind 'cause anything that would have happened now with the... Safety Act... you just get issued a new court date." This highlights a common public misconception about the nuances of the SAFE-T Act, especially as it applies to charges like resisting arrest. The footage shows Ingram trying to reconcile his expectations with the reality that he will be held on a cash bond. His questions reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of how the act is applied, even as an officer admits to the complexity of the new law ("Yeah, I don't know"). This in-custody footage was recorded on February 5, 2025, following Dalton J. Ingram's arrest in Lincoln, Illinois, on charges of criminal trespass to property and resisting arrest. This conversation shows his direct reaction to the conditions of his pre-trial release. This video provides a direct, real-world example of the on-the-ground confusion surrounding major criminal justice reforms and how bond is handled for specific offenses. #bodycam #jail #lawenforcement #truecrime

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