You going to do a breathalyzer for us? >> No, I thought I didn't. I need a lawyer. >> Literally, >> she needs her lawyer. >> She said what she said. >> They said she could leave. >> Racially profiled is crazy. Make sure I got to >> On October 4th, 2024, police in Oak Park, Illinois were investigating a crash involving multiple vehicles. Upon realizing one of the drivers is clearly impaired, they go to make an arrest, but are forced to deal with her obnoxious friends first. >> Hello. >> Hello. Who's driving this guy? Me. >> You guys okay? >> Yes. >> They hit us and they hit us really hard. >> Okay. All four of you guys were in the car. >> So, what happened walking through it? >> So, we're trying to go this way and then turn hit us and turn. >> So, you guys are going this way? >> Yeah. Straight. >> It was going straight and then a car did a U-turn in the middle of the intersection. >> Yes. We don't know if they made a right or a U-turn. They did. They kept going straight. >> All we know is >> we were going straight though. here and they left. >> You guys going this way or this way? >> This way. >> You going this way? >> Yeah, >> this way. Okay. You guys were going this way and then this car was >> turning this way. >> They hit us. I know. They hit us. We was driving for a little >> turn and then >> they hit the back of the car and they left everything. >> Okay. And then that caused you to hit this car. >> They saw everything. >> The women claim they lost control after being struck by another vehicle which fled from the scene. But their story doesn't explain why there are multiple parked vehicles down the street which are also damaged. >> He's okay. Yeah, there's he get he gets hit and the car continues west. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> This is my car. >> Okay. Probably going to be towed in just a little bit. So, >> okay. >> Cuz they're saying that they were going westbound and then some car hit them over. >> You don't you don't remember hitting a car over there? >> They said they got hit over here and then they hit this car. But if they were at this intersection, they hit this car. >> Yeah. Are you ladies saying you didn't strike a vehicle down the block? >> No. No. No. >> We said we didn't make it. Maybe you're trying to go to the right side. >> Let me go have him ID the car then. >> No, the car that was hit. >> The car that hit you guys >> and then you guys were turning right onto the street. >> Oh, yeah. Just go over the sidewalk while you're here. I'll come over on top of you. Okay. >> We're going to have to tell you. >> Okay. >> We're getting some conflicting stories here. >> Okay. About >> about what happened. >> What are they saying? >> So, they're saying that you hit a gentleman over there that was parked and then you lost control. I got a couple witnesses that said they saw this, too. that you lost control and then you hit this. Is that true? >> No. I did a U-turn to go this way cuz my house was that way. >> You did a U. So now I'm getting different stories. You're saying first you said you were going west. Now you're saying you turned right. Now you're saying you did a U-turn. So I'm not Maybe I'm not understanding. >> I understand what you're saying, but I was coming this way. Did a I was coming this way. Did a U-turn. So they go this way. >> As officers become suspicious about the inconsistencies in their stories, the suspect's friends grow rowdy and act like they're offended by the accusations. So, you did a full 360 and then hit this. >> I'm here. >> But you said you were going this way, >> right? I'm here and I'm going this way. But are you trying to go this way? >> Do you understand how that doesn't make sense? >> No. If you're parked here, >> I think she said she >> If I'm You turn You turned right. Correct. From this intersection. >> No. If I'm if I'm here, right? >> I told you. >> No, if I >> No. If I'm part If I'm here to go back to the north side. >> So So you're originally going westbound. You're going this way. And then you did a U-turn. >> Yes. And then you did a U-turn because a car was coming fast. No, I did a U-turn cuz I needed to do a U-turn >> and a car came fast. >> Okay. >> And I kept going, but I stopped here because >> I met the other car. >> So, while you did your U-turn, you hit this car. >> I was coming this way. >> Yes. >> I noticed, okay, it's time to go home. Time to go this way. >> Why don't you think about what you're going to say? Cuz we have a young man who was sitting in his car when you hit him. >> People that don't take that just one person's side. You cannot do that. >> He's got video. I'm >> telling you. Where's the video? Let me see. He shows us the video there. >> You don't have I'm telling you. >> Don't blame us for something we didn't get. >> In our times, man, that's what happened. >> Oh, okay. I got some questions for you. Okay. Have you had anything to drink tonight, man? >> No. >> You've had nothing to drink? No. >> I can smell alcohol in your butt. >> That doesn't mean I have something to drink. >> If I can smell an alcoholic beverage emitting from your breath. >> No. >> Okay. So, you're telling me you have you've had nothing to drink? Would you consent to field sobriety test tonight? You do not want to do any field sobriety testing. >> Okay. >> Hey, we have anyone on the street with the PTV? You know, >> maybe Dawson. >> Well, she's refusing all tests. So, >> what's the reason? >> They probably call for a test >> for what? I can smell alcohol on her breath. And I can smell alcohol. Are you the driver? >> The driver was drinking. >> You're the driver, right? >> Correct. And I'm saying the >> And I'm smelling alcohol on your breath. >> Step away. Let him do his investigation. Step away. Step away. I'm saying the reason you smell alcohol is my name is from me. >> So the reason I'm not smelling alcohol from your breath is not from you. >> Correct. >> What is it from? >> We don't know. We need a lawyer for that. >> Okay. Well, your story is not making sense. Okay. >> Opinion or would be >> Oh, well, you might get arrested for DUI. We're going to figure that out. >> Sir, am I getting arrested? >> We'll see. >> Wait, is it a yes or a no? >> No. >> Did you drink? >> No, sir. Am I getting arrested? You're his surgeon. >> I understand. He's conduct He conducts the investigation. makes the decision. >> But you're over him request to speak to you. >> He has to do his investigation. >> Okay. >> Am I under arrest? >> Right. Detained at this point. >> Detained? How? >> What is she detained for? Yes or no? >> What is she detained for? >> Let me record DUI investigation. She's not free to go. You couldn't stand. >> It's a crash investigation. It's a crash. >> What did we crash into somebody? Did we crash into somebody? I'm going ask you that. >> What are you talking about? >> You care harassing the people that got hurt. >> Don't argue, fail. Just going do what you got to do. >> Arguing. We're just trying to understand. >> You're going to tow my car. >> So, I would rather just go home if at this point. >> No, you can't go home at this point. No. >> Why? >> Cuz I can smell the alcohol in your breath. >> But I did not say that I did drink any alcohol. >> Just because you smell any alcohol on me does not mean it's coming from me. >> I can smell it from your breath as it comes to me. Nobody else is speaking but you and I can smell. >> But did you do any tests? >> She's refusing them at this point. >> She didn't refuse. She never refused. She did. >> Would you consent to field sobriety test tonight? Do you not do any field sobriety test? >> She never crash investigation. >> Is there any proof of that? Right. >> Any proof of that? >> It's right there. >> No, that is not what they say out their mouth. >> That is not proof. When someone left the investigation, how is that proof when someone left the investigation? >> Let me call 911. >> Yep. Call your lawyer because they planned. >> Call your lawyer. Yes. Am I being detained? >> Yes, you're detained. >> For what reason? >> DUI crash investigation. >> So, we are detained. So, hello. Can I see that? >> You are not detained. >> We remain remain silent. >> We got all these white people saying we did a crime that we >> are. I want them to come over here and say to my Who was it? Who was it? Cuz I'm going to go over that. Who? Where your evidence? No. Where your evidence? You don't have no evidence, sir. You not standing with your evidence and I'm going to go. >> It's okay, friend. We'll get the lawyer. >> Thank you. >> Her name is Chief Johnson. >> Explain to me. What's the What's the >> What is she being detained for? >> You three are free to go as long as we have your >> What about her? She's detained. We'll explain it to her. We'll explain it to her. Explain to us. >> I don't have to explain anything. She's off the phone. So, explain it. Tell them. Explain. >> Explain it three times already. >> They said if you have no breathalyzer, you have no reason to. >> Thank you. And that's it. What they said? >> Where's the breathalyzer? >> So, we can go. >> You going to do a breathalyzer for us? >> No, I said I did not. I need a lawyer. Literally, >> she needs her lawyer. >> She said what? She said, >> "Wait, I will be exiting the scene. You have my information to contact me on another occasion." So, you will pull my car and I will contact you after the occasion. >> No, you're detained. You're not going >> detained for what? What is she detained for, officer? >> No, she I'll put you in handcuffs right now. >> What is she detained? How will she admit if that people >> What is she detained for? >> What is she officer? What is she doing? >> Don't touch me cuz I'm a Don't touch her. >> Don't touch her. Don't touch her. >> Why did she lose her and that you in a trouble? >> Yeah, she just trying to walk away. >> Why is she not? >> They said she could leave. >> Okay. Well, we're not conducting a traffic crash investigation. >> So, do it right now. >> Why is she detained? They told her she could be paid for. >> We do not have Do you know what the hour is? >> It's what timeaid for? >> I don't want to be here. I don't want to deal with this. >> I understand. >> Racially profile. It's crazy. Detained for. >> It don't matter. I'm asking both of the officers what are what is she detained for? >> Times race. So just >> what is she what is your badge number, sir? >> What are you going to do with that information? >> I'm asking you what is she detained? >> 405. There you go. Officer Dawson. >> Okay. What is she detained for? Ma'am, come here. >> Why does she come here? Don't touch her. Come here. She's under arrest. She's under arrest. Get back for driving under the influence of alcohol. >> You're under arrest. >> We're acting for DUI. >> Can you please do a breathalyzer before you refuse? >> We're doing no breathalyzer. I'm saying >> there you can do the breastilizer at the station. No breathalyzer. >> She needs her to have a lawyer, but right now you're under arrest. Turn around. >> Turn around. >> Stop. Or you're going to catch a resistance charge. Turn around. You're under arrest. >> You're under arrest. >> Wait. There's too much going on and I need you to explain to me. >> You are under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Please turn around. You're under to answer the question. >> I will not answer any question. >> You don't have to, but you are under arrest. >> Why is she under arrest? driving under the influence of alcohol. >> Wait, can I please Robin? >> Ma'am, >> stop. Ma'am, step back. All right, step back. You're going to get resisting. >> You are resisting to communicate to her what she needs to do. >> I just want to know what she for. >> No, she's under arrest. >> I'm here. I want to know what she under arrest for. What is What is she under arrest for the influence? >> Under the influence. How do you have ma'am? >> What is the proof? >> Ma'am, what is the proof? >> What's the name? That's all I need. What is she? >> We got the bad. What is she? Can I please do my job? >> What is she oppressed for? That's all I'm asking you, sir. Just answer under the influence of alcohol. Do I? That's all I ask. >> Don't come at me disregard. [Applause] >> Do you have anything in your purse? Pepper spray, weapons, nothing like that. >> Do you want to take your purse with you? What you got in this car? That's You got the ID or everything? No. Nothing. Literally just Let them know. >> Make sure you I'll make sure I have cool. >> She's with my mom. >> I understand. >> We're going to take good care of her. Okay. >> Okay. >> She's with my mom. But >> hold up. >> No, >> they don't care. >> I'm not going to let you step. Okay. I'm going to put seat belt on you. >> You despite me. >> Wait. >> What are the cars? >> Oh, can you Oh, can you please raise this? Raise the book. >> What up? this belt. >> I'm gonna have to loop it over you. >> All right. >> So, here. Sit in. >> No. Can you raise it up so I can get in? >> It is in the seat belt. This is the seat belt. It goes in front of you. >> I've never been in 111. >> I didn't clear the car before I let them grab their property. There was about a car. >> I want you Can I get her? >> Let her have her phone. Whatever she needs at the station. I know. >> Can I open the door? I don't want to commit no crime. >> Here, I'll take >> Hold up. Hold up. Wait for me. I'm coming. >> I'll take I'll take her phone. >> Okay. So, this your phone, right? I'mma call our zoo. She got your mama. Should I take your phone or do you want your phone? >> No, take her. >> Okay. I'm going to take her phone. She want to take her home. >> You sure you don't want your phone? >> No. It's all zero. >> Look, this my friend. I just treat her right. Officer, we we apologize for any inconveniences, but we we the victims in this. >> We're going to do a crash report, you guys. Okay. >> Thank you. >> Yep. >> All right. You in? Knees in? Okay. Christina Perez was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and issued multiple citations.