I'm sorry, but happy birthday. >> I'm like really struggling. >> Okay. Do you have your driver's license on you? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> On Friday, January 3rd, 2025, officers in Al Gangan, Illinois responded after receiving multiple reports [music] of a black Jeep Grand Cherokee struggling to stay in its lane. But when officers located the vehicle and made contact with the driver, the encounter quickly became far more concerning [music] than a routine traffic stop. Sorry. Are you It's okay. >> Pulling myself over. >> Yeah, I am. >> I'm sorry. >> It's okay. Is there a reason that you were just stopped in the middle of the road? >> Well, I'm trying to like figure out all the things with my friends and kids. And >> so, what's going on? >> I'm just having a bad day. It's my birthday. >> All right. Well, I'm sorry, but happy birthday. >> I'm like really struggling. >> Okay. Do you have your driver's license on you? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I I'm not doing anything wrong. >> I'm not, but >> Okay. >> I'm literally like my oldest son is really mad at me. >> My husband's mad at me. >> Okay. Just not having a good day. Where are you going? >> Home. >> Home. Okay. Okay. Do you know where you're at right now? >> Yeah. I'm in conqu. >> Okay. >> I'm not drunk. I'm not like I'm just like I've never felt so bad in my life. >> Okay. >> As I do right now. >> Okay. So, you said your son's mad at you and you're having a hard time with your husband, too. >> My 2-year-old son is so mad at me. Your husband 23 years like Shelby, do you have insurance on the car? Can I see your insurance card? Are you still I can't take any more. >> I'm not going to be mean to you. I'm just trying to figure out what's going on. >> I'm just struggling. >> Shelby, this one's going to be expired. Okay, this one expired in October. >> I am. It's so funny. It's so up to date. >> Is there a way that you could pull up a copy on your phone or something like that or have somebody send you an up-to-date copy? I can't really hear you, Shelby. I'm >> sorry. >> Okay. >> I feel like I'm a failure. >> Okay. Well, I don't think that you're a failure. I'm sorry that you feel that way. >> Just so sad. I'm not a friend. I promise I'm not drunk. is so emotional that like it's coming across and it's like a loser. >> I don't think that you're a loser. I'm just trying to figure out where are you coming from? Obviously, you're trying to get home. I know that. But >> did you stop anywhere? Oh, okay. Where are your friends from? >> Shelby, do you know your ABCs? >> I don't care. >> Okay, cool. All I know is that I'm good and I'm like disgusting with myself right now that I'm being pulled over by a cop on my birthday. >> Will you do me a favor? Just hang out for just a minute. Okay. Let me check your driver's license. Okay. I think they just pulled in >> just to see what they observed. >> Yeah, that's totally fine. >> I mean, you have her hitting the curb here, but >> yeah, I have her for basically stopped in the middle of the roadway and then she hit the curb as she tried to pull over. So status valid. >> Did you get a hit on there? >> Yeah, her license is good and valid. >> You okay, Shelby? >> No, I'm not okay. I'm so sad. >> Okay, I'm sorry that you're sad. We'll try and make sure that we can get this taken care of. Okay. I don't think I've done anything. >> Okay. Well, I'll tell you what. So, the reason that we're out with you is a you were stopped in the middle of the road. Okay. >> Because I was getting texts. >> Okay. Um I'm sorry that you're receiving those texts. Okay. And then I'll tell you another thing, too. Somebody was concerned about the way that you were driving. >> Do you think is that a valid concern? Obviously, I mean, I stopped right behind you and you stopped in the road, but >> I would never >> in danger and the love of sports. >> I love my children so much. I would never do anything to >> Shelby. Do you know how to count on your fingers? Okay. Can you count on your fingers? So, if I told you to go 1 2 3 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 >> 4 3 2 Okay. Can you continue to do that to do that? Can you do that twice? >> I had a really bad day. >> Okay. >> It's my birthday. >> I I seen that. >> And I am like so stressed out. >> Okay. >> Cuz I'm my marriage is dying. >> I I'm sorry. I know this is what not what you want to be dealing with. Okay. Show me a favor. Can you step out of the car for me? >> I can't. Wait. Are you really going to do this? >> Yeah. Step out of the car for me. Okay, >> please. >> Shelby, just step out. >> No. >> Yeah. >> No. >> Shelby, put your car in park first. >> No, I won't. >> You're going to >> Okay, now step out of the car. You You were going to step out. >> No, I'm fine. I'm fine. Ma'am, you It's not a request anymore. You have to step out of the vehicle. >> I'm now giving you a lawful order to step out of the vehicle. >> You have to step out of the vehicle. >> Please. No. Don't do this. >> I am being nice to you, Shelby. Step out of the car. I'm not going to ask you again. Okay. I'm being polite. I'm concerned for your safety. Please step out of the car. >> That's right. I am giving you a ton of grace. Okay? >> You have to >> You have to understand you just put the car in reverse and I don't know how long it was going to take you to stop it. Okay? I understand that you're emotional, but I need you to step out of the car. Don't do this to me. >> Okay. >> If you if you step out of the car, we're not going to pull you out of the car, but you do have to get out of the vehicle. >> Why are you doing this to me? >> We're not doing anything to you. We're asking you kindly to step out of your vehicle. >> Please don't do this to me, >> ma'am. Please step out of your vehicle. Make sure you take your seatelt off, too, before you get out. It's okay. >> I'm just going to close the door. That's all. >> You're going to walk and you're going to stand in front of that black bumper. Okay. >> You guys don't do this. >> Okay. Turn around and face me, Shelby. How much have you had to drink today? >> The drink. >> Just one drink. >> Two drinks. What kind of drinks? >> I'm not allowed to drink. That's not what I said. You are allowed to drink. Okay. You're You're clearly of age, not under 21, so you're allowed to have a drink. What kind of drinks did you have? >> I had some vodka. >> You had some vodka. Okay. Was it mixed with anything? No. Were they shots of vodka? >> Where did you have those drinks of vodka? >> At your home? What time was that? >> Please don't do that. We're having a conversation as all. >> Don't do this to me. >> Okay. >> What time did you have your drinks at? >> Don't ruin my life. >> Okay. I'm not ruining your life, Shelby. I'm asking you a question. What time did you have your drinks at? >> Like noon. >> Like noon. Okay. And you had two of them? >> It's my birthday. >> I understand that. >> I am having a hard time. My marriage is crumbling. >> Okay. Shelby, what time did you stop drinking? dying. It was like 2 >> like 2:00. >> Yeah. >> 2:00 p.m. Okay. How big were the drinks? >> I don't know. >> No. >> Do you think they were Did you put vodka and just drink it out of like a 12 oz glass or did you have it in a martini glass? >> I I don't know how to tell you that because I don't drink that much. >> Okay. >> When I drink I get like sad. And >> when you drink you get sad. Okay. I'm not happy about that. >> Shelby, do you do you take any other medication? >> Okay. Does does that medication does it prevent you from driving your car? >> I mean, I don't think any medication should be part of driving. >> No, that's not my question. >> Bad choice. >> Does your medication prevent you from driving your car? Like, does it say on the prescription bottle? Okay. >> No, but yes. Okay. Did you take your medication as normal today? Yeah. What kind of medication is it? Do you know? >> Okay. >> Is it for anxiety? >> Okay. >> You guys like I >> Okay, Shelby, do you think that you should have been driving today? >> No. >> No. Okay. >> But I was >> I appreciate your honesty. Okay, Shelby, I want to put you through a couple of tests. Is that something that you're willing to do? >> No. >> No. You don't want to take any tests? You guys, I'm not trying to be a bad person. >> I understand that. I'm not saying that you're a bad person. I'm >> just struggling so much trying to like live [snorts] my life. I have a gay son who has his his transgender boyfriend coming home for Christmas. And like my other son, I I've done I have been through so much in the last 7 years that like no one could ever understand. >> Okay. >> Like my youngest son went through leukemia treatment. >> I'm sorry for that. Okay. I'm sorry to hear that. Fine. >> Before you continue, let me ask you a couple more questions. Okay. Did you eat today? Yes. Not enough. >> Not enough. And then you started drinking your vodka. >> Please don't. >> Shelby, do me a favor. Count backwards from the number 72. Hang on. Listen. Count backwards from the number 72 to 56. Okay. >> 72 76 75 74 76 60 50 60 69 Don't be mean to me. >> I'm not being mean to you. >> Do you Do you know what number you're supposed to count backwards to? >> I don't know. >> 56. Okay. Shelby, I'm going to ask you one more time. Can I put you through a series of tests? Please don't. >> Yes or no? >> No. >> No. Are you willing to submit a [snorts] breath sample? >> No. Okay, Shelby, stand up. >> Stand up. Okay, turn around. Turn around. You're being placed under arrest for DUI. >> What? >> Yep. >> No. >> Yes, we are. >> Yes, we are. >> Then I'll do the >> Too late. >> I'll do the past that point. >> Okay, Shelby, I'm going to search you. Okay. So, just turn around and face my car. Turn around. >> Do you have anything in your pocket, Shelby? >> Okay. Nothing that's going to poke or stick me. >> Please don't. >> Shelby, stand still. >> Please. It's too late. It's too late. Please stop. >> Please >> look that way. >> Please look that way. >> Please don't do that. >> It's too late. It's too late. >> Good. Come with me. >> How dare you? >> Okay, I know. >> I thought you were my friend. >> I'm here to be as nice as possible to you, but I still have a job to do. >> You can yourself. >> That's fine. >> Piece of [ __ ] >> Sorry you feel that way. Go ahead. Take a seat. You sit down. >> Sit down. >> Watch your head. Put your feet in. >> Watch your head. Get my purse. Get my phone. I you. >> Okay. Sorry that you feel that way. Put your feet in. Come on. >> How dare you do this to me? How dare you? >> Shelby, sit back and I'll take the pressure off your handcuffs. After speaking with the woman, observing her condition, and documenting her refusal to perform field sobriety tests, and provide a breath sample, officers placed her under arrest and transported her for further processing. Based on the conduct observed in this body camera footage, the following charge could apply. Driving under the influence, DUI. This potential charge is presented forformational and commentary purposes only. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of