Hi, is your mom? Yes, hi. This is Sergeant Pennington with the Arlington Police Department on a recorded line. May I speak to Nicole, please? This is Nicole. How can I help you, Nicole? Um I went to McDonald's and I tried to order food and then they didn't give me my food. They said I was being rude and I'm like, well, you know what? Like, you're kind of being rude for not giving me my food. [clears throat] And I paid for it. And then I said, what are you illegal or something? Like you know, I did say that and then they're like, oh, then everyone runs up, blah blah blah. And I'm like, but can I have my food? They're like, no, you can't have your food. We're calling the police. And I'm like, well, I'm going to call the police first. Like, I so I never got my food. Okay. So, you just need to get reimbursed for I'm I'm sure they're going to tell us that they don't want your business. So >> Well, you know what? I like they don't really they shouldn't really have that right. I mean, because I didn't really do anything wrong. Like, they were being rude to me and I I was rude back and I don't I just don't think that like you can just like you pay for food and then you don't get food. Like like I don't and half of them are probably not even legal, honestly. Like so go check their IDs. Like, that's what I would recommend. Okay. What what >> go check their IDs and then We're not allowed to do that in our state. Unfortunately. >> Excuse me. We're not allowed to do that in our state. That's some bull like that's why everyone needs guns. Like, what is wrong with people? I'm just sick of it. I got I got a huge car accident from a illegal Mexican who didn't have car insurance and his interpreter said, oh, he went to Mexico. Like So Yeah. Get get Do you do you want like I'm trying to figure out how I can help you, Nicole. I know I I know you're not I know you're not happy. But then there's like this one white dude with big ears that obviously was like has no friends, you know, so he's like, I'm friends with the Mexicans. Which I am, too. I used to mentor Mexicans. I have a lot of Mexican friends. I have a lot of black friends. You blah blah blah. But like all I want is some McDonald's. Yeah, I can't get I I can't get your food back. Huh? I can't get your food back for I I can't make them give you food. Well, you got to do something because these people are complete nuts. Well, what what if you're not happy with the way that you were treated there, then you need to go to management and talk to >> That's what I said. I said I'm going to call your boss and I'm going to sue you guys I don't I've never sued anyone, but I've done I've done a couple but it's like you can't just hire a little Mexicans with fake IDs and then like and then like have them act like they're in Agua and then like you know, not give you your food after you pay for it because they think we're in Mexico, but we're not in Mexico. We're in Washington. Mhm. We're in America we're in America, okay? So they're like, we're going to call the cops and I'm like, I'm going to call the cops, you little All right. Well, I'm I'm sorry I'm going to call the cops on you. I'm like, no, I'm going to call the cops on you. Give me my mother food now and and I'll get the out of here, you little Yeah. Well Yes, I'm at home. I don't drive drunk. Like these people are crazy and I'm about to go Yeah, my my suggestion is to uh talk to somebody uh in management with your issues and not not some Mexicans too. They're They're not even Mexican. They're like from El Salvador and like I'm about to I'm about to just cap people. Like, if if people go missing, like it's me. Okay. Well, it seems it sounds like you [music] have a bigger issue than just not getting your McDonald's, Nicole. >> It's a It's a joke, but but some some people have a sense of humor, some people don't. You know what I mean? Mhm. Okay. Well, I'm sorry I couldn't help you today, Nicole. No. No. Well, maybe next maybe next time you can help me. Maybe. Hey. Hi. Are you Nicole? Yes. I was trying to get my food and they wouldn't give it to me. Yeah, I'm the officer you were speaking to on the phone. Yeah. I thought we I I thought I made my point clear that it wasn't going to happen, the fact that you were getting your food today. Oh. And my I didn't know that that was the actual case. I thought maybe that maybe they wouldn't or maybe they would, you know. Okay. Um No, I mean I I can go to Burger King, but I was kind of offended because I just Well, your language is offending the them as well. I I hope you understand that. Okay. Well, I'll try to be nicer, but they were offending me and so I like I'm not I'm not racist. I mentor kids in Compton Watts, East LA. Like, I'm not a mean person. Mhm. I'm not racist. Uh but I don't like when people are rude to me. Right. >> And so like I kind of got offended and so I probably said things that like maybe I shouldn't have, but uh I'm also sick of illegals. I got in a huge car accident from an illegal Mexican who shattered my window, almost killed me, got had no car insurance. Okay. I got a ticket. I got hit and drunk by a Mexican. I freaking got assaulted by a Cuban. I'm just like sick of these people and now they're just like running running rampant over here and I'm not even racist, but it's just like I just want my food. Okay. You know? Right. Um so I'll go to Burger King This is a private business and they can choose who their customers are and who they aren't just as well as you can choose to where you spend your money. If you don't like the service that they have here or the way they treat you >> It's like, dude, like like whatever. But yeah, you're right. So, did you end up Have you paid them? >> Yeah, I just want a refund, I guess. Like, I I just want a chicken nugget and a cheeseburger and then some french fries. Okay. How much did you pay them? Probably like 10 bucks. I don't know. Like it's not even that big of a deal. It's just kind of the [clears throat] principle for me. Like, really like I'm Mhm. Right. And half of them illegal and it's like who's going to deal with that? Like, go arrest that. And I'm the one that's a problem paying for a meal. Mhm. And they're half of them aren't even probably legal. Cuz it's private owner. Like I'm just sick of it. Okay. Well, I'm going to go to Burger King. Go home. I'm just annoyed and like and I want a refund. I definitely want a refund. >> Have you Have you had any alcoholic drink today? >> No. Okay. I'm just trying to think about why something like this could be into such a I have a lot of trauma. I I understand that. You've told me that. So, that that helps me put that into perspective. Would you like me to go talk to the management there to see if I can facilitate some understanding of what's going on here today? At this point, I think that I should just go to Burger King because I feel like their management has a problem. Okay. I'm going to call the corporate. Okay. You know what I mean? I kind of thought that's where we were on the phone and it wasn't until I got here that you decided you're going to go to Burger King now. So, I'm just trying to figure out Do you want that closure with them? There's no point because they're like all illegal. So, it's like, what's the point, you know? They're not going to be honest about anything. Okay, but like I'm sure not every employee in there Well, there's like at least two. Okay. But you think they're treating you the way that they are because they're like they're biasing their you against the color of your skin? I think that I'm just trying to understand this, Nicole. They don't have very good values and that they're not treating me well. Okay. I just don't think their values are right against me. Okay. So Well, I mean many of them are working really hard at a very low-paying job. >> I've worked really hard at my job Okay. I'm not saying you're not. >> I'm saying? Yeah. Like I mean I'm just frustrated. Mhm. And I'm going to call their I'm going to call the manager. Yeah. It's It's likely that if if I go talk to them, they're going to want you trespassed from Yeah, I I don't really want to do a trespass thing. I mean, I just need a new different manager. That white guy with the big ears like you know, obviously he was bullied as a kid, so it's like he's like, blah Yeah, people say that about cops all the time, too, that we were bullied in high school because Well, you guys have power trips. Some of you do, not all of you do. Um But that's that's that's just kind of stereotyping. >> That's more like correction officers. Isn't that what they like stare in the the showers of the bathrooms? Oh, gosh. Well, I've never been in jail, so I don't know that. >> Well, you don't want to go. Um I don't want to go. So, I think I'm going to go to Burger King and just like, I don't know. I'm just I cigarette. You know, and That the problem is is I I don't think in this situation you're ever going to win. Now, you might be able to get a hold of a manager at some point that would be willing to talk to you about your experience, but it's never going to be like >> Well, yeah, cuz cuz corporate America is like, "Oh, what's your pronouns?" Na na na na na na. Like, your mom is my pronoun. You know what I mean? Like Like, do you think I have time for that? >> Yeah. It looks like there's a maybe a McDonald's guy here. Oh, you do work here? Oh, let me I'll be right with you, okay? Like, this is like the worst of the problems going on with Now, see, you you he looks like a manager and >> like Oh, there's another cop. All right. So, time to go? Well, I I just want you to I'd like to go talk to him. >> Female cops kind of scare me. Do they? How come? Uh-oh. Okay. I'm going to go talk to McDonald's. Would you mind just hanging out with Nicole here and I'm going to try and help get some more information for her so that you I think I'm okay with not getting fries. Um and my burger and I think there's a lot of illegals in there, so I think if anything, Okay. probably go see who's illegal and not illegal in there. Okay. Uh I mean, I wanted french fries and a cheeseburger. I mean, like this is like I said work in confident once once in LA and Baltimore. Like, and and this is a fight about a french fries and a burger. Like I'm pretty sure there's like bigger things to worry about, but it's up to you. Yeah, but you you went through the drive-thru three times, you called me once, and now we're >> Because they were like, "We're calling the officers out." And then I'm like It's already Because I said I wanted my food. I already paid for it. Like, I wanted my >> Okay, well, let me go talk to the manager. Am I allowed to go to Burger King or no? Well, I I hope you're okay to drive. >> I'm fine. I live right down the street. Like You're telling me you haven't had anything to drink? >> No, and I just No, and I want food. That's why I came here. And I really just want like maybe I'll go get a Whopper. Mhm. You know, I I just won't come here anymore cuz they're illegal people and I'm not going to end it up. Private ownership, like Okay. >> There's people out there murdering, there's people out there robbing cars. Okay, but I'm just You don't know. giving you the opportunity that if you shouldn't be driving, this is the time to do something about it. So. What do you Did you have anything to drink today, Nicole? Nothing? No any kind of prescriptions, anything like that? I have prescriptions, but not >> Okay. I mean, I will say your eyes are like as bloodshot as can be. I can see that from here. So, do I pull over or what do I do? Um I'm just I'm trying to talk to you to kind of figure out what if there's a a reason other than like I got out of hit and run. I'm on prescription medication. Okay. I My red My eyes get red anyways. I mean, I know you wouldn't believe it, but sometimes you look light-eyed. I do. Yeah. Uh but I didn't do anything wrong. I just wanted my food. Like, I didn't assault anyone or Okay. They were being rude to me first, but of course illegals get away with everything just like when they almost hit me in the car accident the other day and they only got a ticket. Um You close by, Nicole? Pretty close? Yeah. Um would you mind doing some field sobriety tests for us? Make sure that you're okay to drive. No, I'd rather just park. Okay. Well, um Well, you're kind of already in the spot that you are. Uh Is there someone Cuz here's here's the deal. I'm I would be concerned that uh obviously, I mean, there's I haven't seen you driving. I haven't been here that long, but I I I can see that there's some possible signs of impairment. Since you live close by, can we work with you to get like someone to come pick you up and maybe maybe we can park your car Just give me a second here. You just want to talk to Yeah. Yeah. Sorry, Sarge. Now, I kind of got a little bit of a whiff of alcohol in there. I just bloodshot watery little bit of slurred speech. So, I think we do need to process her for physical control. Don't have her driving. Okay. Yeah, but I mean, the car's on, she's in the driver's seat. Yeah. She's probably not going to um do any tests. Yeah. We can ask her if she wants to do a PBT. Um But I mean, I'm I'm concerned. Let's see if she'll Yeah. Um stance and stuff like that. Okay. If she does, I'm going to go talk to him. Would you look like he's kind of See what he's got and you can kind of just see how she's moving around and everything. Okay. Okay, she's way above board on uh blowing this incident up to a bigger situation than it is. So, I've got a little bit of slurred slurred speech, bloodshot watery eyes. She's talking prescription speech, really kind of about Let's see if she'll come out and get out of the car and talk to me. Okay. Okay. So, Nicole, while um my partner talks to the the employees inside to figure out what we're going to do there, would you mind just chatting with me out here? Seeing kind of what we can Um no, it's good where it is. It's not in the way, so. Um Would you mind stepping out here and chatting with us and seeing what kind of plan we can come up with? Uh it's voluntary. It's not mandatory. I mean, I can ask you to do it, but that's okay. Um I'll still, if you can still step out for me and chat, um we can try to come up with what we're going to game plan of what we're going to do if that works for you. Your car's not in the way, so it's good where it is. I'm going to chat chat with the other guy in there. The other Okay. Um [clears throat] we're Oh, I don't care. No no judgment. Um where Let me see really quick here. Uh I was told that she came in, started telling them previous she's going to get her on the portal and that she had a K47 and guns on her. Something along those lines. Okay. >> I don't know though. That's just what most of the people were saying. Okay. >> I just walked in the door. >> Did she pay for her meal? I don't know. I can find that out, so. What's She said she she placed an order and then uh she went I guess maybe a tele one of the cashiers said that she was rude and then she became rude and started throwing out stuff about uh racial things against Hispanics. I think that's kind of what set the whole thing >> Uh she's like said all kinds of different things. I'd gladly give her money back, but I'd like her to be trespassed, please, because that's Yeah, well, we can trespass her from the property, for sure. Um But uh can I'll just give her 20 bucks. So, say, here we go. I don't even think it was what she said, 10, but 20 bucks. That way that it's over with. Don't have to say, you know, ain't got to Well, why why don't you hold off? We're kind of looking at this situation and then we'll uh No to the fields, no to wanting to do the PBT. I'd rather just like park and then walk off. So, here's where we're at. We we're kind of investigation has kind of switched into whether or not um you're impaired or you're in physical control. Being in physical control is being in the vehicle with the ability to drive with it. I mean, it was on. Um and being in >> say to me on the phone about alcohol, about being home, you were drinking or something like that? What was that about? I was going to drink when I get home. I bought alcohol here and then I got food and then I'm like, I'm not going to drink till I get home. Okay. Yeah. But we're smelling alcohol now, so was that before you drove? I had two glasses. I mean, you want to give me a DUI, go for it, but all I want to do is get food and go home. Okay. Um I'm not I'll park my car right there, go home. I have no record. Um these people are like illegals and they should be arrested. Well, not really about them and whether they're legal or not. I'm not really concerned with that at this point. It's It's more of a priority to make sure that you're okay to drive cuz if you're going through the drive-thru three different times Well, I was upset. I was upset. I'm like I get that, but Nicole, honestly, I mean, you have signs of impairment. Okay. Like You have slurred speech, you have extremely watery, glassy, bloodshot eyes. >> get like that anyways. Okay. And that may be so, but >> I'll show you my medication. Okay. And you had medication mixed with a couple of drinks? I am on medication. Okay. What kind What kind Is it anything that says on the bottle that you shouldn't be drinking with it? Like any kind of >> have pain medications, anti-anxiety >> that. It's depression and anxiety, but it's not I don't do Xanax or I or >> Nicole, can you take your hands out of your pocket, please? Okay. Do you know what the name of it is? Hydroxyzine. Okay. Um Just got it. >> you guys need me to Nicole, I asked you to just keep your hands out of your pocket, thank you. Sorry. It's just a safety thing for us. Oh, it's just in case. Okay. I think given what we have here, Nicole, I think I'm going to have you step step up here to the car and put your hands on the car for me. And we are going to arrest you for physical control of a motor vehicle. There's just enough signs here, Nicole, that we just can't we can't look the other way on this. Okay. That was tall. Okay. Um and you said um you said you have keys in your pocket, Nicole? Yeah. Okay. Any Anything else in there that's going to Anything like sharp or pokey or anything? >> No. Okay. I'll just have you face the car really quick here. Just uh face your car. Yep, there you go. And then I'll just have you uh separate your feet for me. Okay. And nothing like in a bra or anything like that? No. Can you make sure the windows roll up? Yes. Definitely. Yep. And I will do that. I'm happy to do that. Is there anybody we can call for you to come get the car? To like I don't have anyone that I want to know. Okay. Um Okay. Um Are you serious? Is this happening? Yeah. Yeah, I can tell you're intoxicated, Nicole. I really can. It's very apparent. You can't be driving while you're under the influence of prescription drugs or alcohol or anything. Um I'm happy to Cuz I don't I don't want your car to get towed. I'm trying to think of a plan to avoid that. Do you want one of us to put it in a Cuz right here, it's illegally parked. It can't stay here. You want us to move it into a parking spot, roll up the window, lock it up, secure it, all that? Okay, I can do that. I can get my car from McDonald's, though? I don't think so. I will see if I can get have them give you a refund and then give you the money back. Was it on a card or was it cash, do you know? >> It doesn't matter. Let's just Well, I don't know how they Let's just keep it moving. Okay. I don't know. Whatever's happening now, let's just do it. Okay. Sounds good. We are waiting for someone to come up here to help process the this DUI part here. Um Do you know how much you paid for the food, ish? I don't I don't even care about the food. Okay. Okay. So, >> bucks. Okay. I'm just trying to help you out as much as I can. I know it's a shitty situation, but Oh, it's okay. Um okay. Your car. And then, do you want um the keys to go with you or do you want me to Can I call someone? Yeah. Can I have my keys in my purse? Your purse? Yeah. Yeah. Um as long as there's no um anything in the purse that's like alcohol or anything. But you can you can bring prescriptions if they're in your name. Um the jail will I can bring them to jail? Yeah. Well, actually, let me take that back. I don't know how it's going to be processed yet. It See, they're going to be a booking. If it's If you're not booked, then what will happen is we'll give you a court date and then we'll send you home. And then you'll just have to appear for a court date and I have talked to you guys about it and About McDonald's. Okay. There's illegals in there working. That's fine. They They're They're set free. That's That's awesome. Love that. It's not about not about them. It's about the choices that you made today, right? >> Yeah, but you can come in illegally and you're fine. You can assault someone and you're fine. You get a ticket. And then you go to the McDonald's and say something someone doesn't like and you get arrested. Well, Go ahead and put her in your car. Yeah. Okay. All right. So, we're going to walk over to my car. All um the brown purse, you want that to come with you? Yeah. Okay. Nicole, is there somebody that can pick up your car? I'm not She doesn't um want to call anybody. She is did say that she is okay with us um putting it into a parking spot. I would rather the one that picked me up. Uh-huh. But Okay. Cuz I was trying to avoid having it towed cuz obviously it can't stay here. All right, Nicole, we're going to head right over here. >> Okay. So, you said only a couple glasses of wine, that's all? Yeah. All right, cool. So, we'll have you have you hang on 1 second. I'm going to fix this seatbelt here. Take a seat there. I'm just going to walk you. There you go. Put your hands I'm going to read this to you your rights. >> me for my jewelry and my I have a necklace Do you have one or they'll be safe with They'll go with you if you have one. Oh, I don't care. Okay. Um so, I'm going to read this to you really quick. Oh, you read You're going to read me my rights? I've never had that happen before. You have the right to remain silent. Do you understand each of these rights? I was actually kidding about the alcohol thing. I didn't drink. Okay. Um Do you understand these rights that I've explained to you? I mean, yeah. At least you explained them to me. Okay. So, you're you were just kidding about the alcohol part, you haven't had any anything to drink? Okay. Um and then you said that you had um that you do take prescriptions and that that's possibly why your eyes are red just because of those. Okay. How long have you been a cop? Um just a little bit under 2 years. Yeah, you got to prove yourself a little bit. Oh, no, not at all. I'm sure there's got to be more pressing cases going on around here. Well, do you guys think that's actually a pretty pretty good, you know, for the road? Oh, you don't know if it's a DUI? That's an assumption. It's an investigation. It's an assumption. You can get your bag out of the side. It's a pretty big assumption, too. So, if you're wrong, it's not going to be good for you. Is that a threat? Nope. It's just not going to be good for anyone if you make assumptions and it's not true. Can I see your license? You're the one arresting me, so you should probably already know. Yeah. You're You already know. So, why would you ask me? You're You already arrested me for a DUI without knowing I have a DUI. Black Widow. Have to prove herself at 20 six or whatever the [ __ ] you are, 32, I don't know, 24. Trying to prove herself because she had a childhood. Okay, good job, buddy. I'm going to set this on the blue tablet. You mind if I set that on your car? >> Thank you. So, why don't you sit right here? I want to be a public I want to hear from my public defender. Come in here and sit in here for a sec. And I want Okay. All right, Nicole. I'm going to read you some things, okay? First one is that you have the right to remain silent. You have the right to have a attorney. Anything you say can be used against you in the court of law. I have the right to have an attorney and I want my public defender right now before I do anything. So, we have a warrant, so we don't need any of that. So, you can do that later. What's the warrant for? I went to the McDonald's parking lot. >> Okay. I'm going to I'm going to explain that in just a second if you let me finish. Okay. You have the right to talk to your attorney before answering any questions. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you at no cost if you so desire. You can exercise these rights at any time. Do you understand these rights that I've read to you today? No. Okay. I'm just going to put refuse signature on there. All right. The next thing I have, so I don't know if you're aware Well, I'll read I'll read part of it. I told you when we were at the McDonald's what you were arrested for, but I don't know if you remember. So, I was driving through and they I want to refused me service. Ready, Nicole? Warning, you're under arrest for RCW 46.61.502 or RCW 46.61.504, driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and or drugs. A test of your blood will be administered to determine the alcohol concentration and or drug in your blood. And that's it. We have a warrant, so the warrant is here. You'll get a copy of the warrant in your file and you can't refuse the blood test, okay? Do you have any other questions for me? Um So, what's the thing about I have a right to an attorney? Correct. I'm not asking any questions and you can't refuse the test, so your attorney is null and void at this point, but you more than welcome to talk to an attorney when you get out or they let you. Okay. All right, so there's two different ways this can go. I can let go of the handcuffs and you're going to put your arm out and let them take your blood. What's the other option? We can take you to the station and strap you into a chair. Uh you're strapped down, you have no control, you're fully restrained. How do I know that you guys are going to be honest about it? Cops are shady. Well, she's going to record everything right here. Everything is being recorded. >> Well, I know. Just like everything was recorded before. >> we have a camera up here. So, anything that we do illegally it it is being recorded, okay? >> Okay. Okay. Let's go. Hey, stand in your car. Hey, it's the police. So, what's going on today? Why are we getting in other people's cars at the I've never gotten in anyone else's car. Okay, cuz you smell like alcohol and you have bloodshot watery eyes right now. So, how much have >> that. Okay, how much have you had to drink today? Not much. Not much. When was the last time you had a drink? Why are you doing this? Because you're driving while you're drunk. >> Well, I'm home. No, you're under arrest. Oh. Do you want to do the the voluntary standardized field sobriety test to show me that you're not drunk or are you drunk? I don't know why you're doing this. Are you drunk? No. Okay, do you want to do the voluntary field sobriety test? >> No. Okay. 16 720, I'll be out with her. She's HBD. I'll take a second. Why are you doing this? You're under arrest for DUI. I already was. You're under arrest again for DUI because you're making these choices to put people in danger. Who? You are. Yianni, you are. No, I'm not. Yes, you are. No, I'm not. Okay. >> [sighs] >> No, I'm not. What What do you mean no, you're not? >> I'm not doing anything to put anyone I'm at my house. Okay. My keys are not are here. >> Yeah, but only >> I have a By the grace of God did you make it without hurting somebody, but you're going to somebody someday if you keep driving. I have a public defender. I mean, you can try >> That's good. I will I I will try this, okay? And you have a public defender. I mean, I'm home. Well. But I did nothing wrong. No, you drove drunk. No, I didn't. Yes, you did. >> No, I didn't. Are you going to provide a voluntary breath sample? >> No, because I don't trust cops. Okay, you don't have to trust me. I'm asking I'm giving you the opportunity to prove to me that you're not drunk. No, I don't like think I have to prove that I'm at my house. >> You do because you >> house. 16 720, can somebody reach out to the RP and get a statement um of her getting in the car? >> You tried to get in somebody else's car at the gas station. >> didn't. Yes, you did. >> No, I didn't. Okay. Show me proof. I'll get the proof. It's easy. There's cameras and there's witnesses. Well, I don't have any No, I didn't. I wouldn't do this if I were you. I I I wouldn't drive drunk if I were you, but you keep doing it. >> Well let this Let it what? I don't know. Do what you want. Okay. I mean, I know you guys don't have much else to do, but I It's a big deal that you're driving drunk. Especially after the last time. >> Okay, well, I'm home. So Not No, you're coming with us. No, I'm not. Yes, you are. I'm going to ask very nicely, Yianni, that I'm asking you please get out of the car and don't make this any harder on yourself. Can you please step out of the car for me? Cuz that one girl Step out of the car, Yianni. I don't want to talk about that one girl. I want to talk about you getting out of the car right now. Okay. Well, can Barry Fish her. Can I You don't steal my stuff, right? Let's see your stuff. What do you want to come with you? Uh everything. What's everything? My whole purse, my phone my dogs No, your dogs aren't going to come with you to jail. Oh, that's that girl. That's the Black Widow. She was like She's as the one that has the elf to her. She has nothing to do with Yeah, she does. No, she both of you. probably She was here the last time because she was drunk for the breath test. She's making the same choices, Get out of the car, please. Take a wide stance. Black Widow, that was Did she change it from her thing or do I need to get a better Yianni a better What are you talking about? Oh. I know I'm on her, so she better watch her back. I don't think you even know what you're talking about. Yeah, I do. Listen to what my partner has to say. You have the right to remain silent. Yes or no, do you understand each of these rights I've explained to you? Partially. I think I partially I will I will reread them to you, okay? Black Widow, she's the one that has a black spider on her. >> talk Will you talk to her? Okay, let's just Who's talking to her right now? Will you talk to my partner instead of talking about her? Who's talking to her right now? Are you going to listen? >> it out. >> Are you going to listen? Here we go. And once I figure it out Okay, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. I didn't do anything. You have the right to have a present with you while I'm giving you your questions. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questions if you wish. You can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements. Yes or no, do you understand each of these rights I've explained to you? No. No. Okay, that's fine. Okay, do you have anything on you that's going to poke, prick, stick, or hurt anybody? No, I'm mentally ill. Yeah, clearly. Stand here. Would you mind searching her? Do you mean my purse since I processed her yesterday? I don't know. I don't I don't know. I don't know. And I have a lawyer. >> yesterday? Yeah, I just got arrested for Yeah, she she was booked yesterday for DUI. That's how I recognized her name. You want your phone to stay here? Oh, okay. All right. On June 2nd, 2025, Sergeant Pennington of the Arlington Police Department received a 911 call that would reveal a disturbing pattern of criminal behavior. A woman named Nicole was calling to complain about McDonald's, but what followed exposed racist threats, violent rhetoric, and a shocking disregard for public safety. During the call, Nicole made statements that test the boundaries of First Amendment protection. She threatened violence saying, "Quote I'm about to cap people. If people go missing, it's me." Under Virginia versus Black, decided in 2003, true threats are not protected speech. >> [music] >> The Supreme Court defined true threats as statements where the speaker means to communicate a serious expression of intent to commit unlawful violence. Nicole's specific identification of herself as the perpetrator transforms this from offensive speech into potentially prosecutable conduct under Washington RCW 9.46.020, the harassment statute. Additionally, her repeated racial slurs and demands that police check workers' immigration status may constitute [music] malicious harassment under RCW 9.61.260, Washington's hate crime statute. However, prosecutors face challenges. The First Amendment protects offensive viewpoints, even racist ones. To secure a conviction, the state must prove intent to intimidate specific individuals and that her words created reasonable fear of harm. What Sergeant Pennington didn't know during that call was that Nicole had been arrested for DUI just 24 hours earlier. She was released on conditions prohibiting driving and alcohol consumption. 26 hours after her first arrest, officers encountered Nicole again. She was driving erratically, pulled into a parking lot without signaling, and stopped abruptly. The traffic stop was legally justified [music] on two independent grounds. First, the observed traffic violations provided reasonable suspicion. Second, officers had probable cause to believe [music] she was violating her release conditions. Upon contact, the officer observed classic indicators of intoxication. Slurred speech, bloodshot watery eyes, strong odor of alcohol, and repetitive statements. >> [music] >> These observations alone provide probable cause for DUI arrest under Washington law. Under Washington RCW 46.61.502, [music] a person commits DUI when driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Critically, officers don't need field sobriety test results or chemical tests to make an arrest. Probable cause based on observed impairment is sufficient. The chemical test becomes necessary for prosecution, not arrest. The arresting officer was the same officer who arrested Nicole the previous night. This continuity is evidentially valuable. He can testify to identical signs and symptoms across both incidents, establishing a pattern and undermining any defense [music] claim of medical conditions or stress. During the arrest, Nicole became verbally combative, threatening lawsuits and claiming the arrest was illegal. Under Pennsylvania versus Mims, officers [music] have authority to remove occupants from vehicles during lawful traffic stops for officer safety. The use of force employed here was minimal. Handcuffing and guiding Nicole into the patrol vehicle. Under Graham versus Connor, we evaluate force from the perspective of a reasonable officer on scene. Graham established three factors. Severity of the crime. Whether the suspect poses an immediate threat. And whether the suspect is resisting. Here, DUI is a serious crime. Nicole showed signs of impairment, posing a public safety [music] threat, and she was verbally resisting. The minimal force used was objectively reasonable. Officers maintained [music] professionalism despite extreme verbal abuse, demonstrating textbook de-escalation by not matching the suspect's aggression. Washington's implied consent law, RCW 46.20.308, requires drivers to submit to chemical testing. However, Birchfield versus North Dakota establishes that blood draws generally require a warrant. In Birchfield, decided in 2016, the Supreme Court held that while breath tests are permissible under implied consent, blood draws are more invasive and typically require judicial approval unless exigent circumstances exist or the suspect consents. The officers here properly discussed obtaining a warrant for Nicole's blood draw, demonstrating knowledge of constitutional requirements and commitment to legally sound evidence collection. A second DUI within 7 years [music] triggers enhanced penalties under Washington law. Nicole faces mandatory minimum 30 days jail with 15 days that cannot be suspended, minimum $1,000 fine, 2-year license suspension, and ignition interlock requirements. However, because Nicole's second offense occurred within 26 hours of the first, prosecutors may argue for even [music] harsher sentencing based on aggravating factors, violation of release conditions, pattern of dangerous behavior, and complete lack of remorse. Um, can I put her in your car? Uh, or uh, actually, I'd put her in my car. Have a seat, ma'am. That's not my name. What's your name? Nicole. I'm Officer Nicole. Did they say they do a statement? Yeah, they're going to Right on. I got it. Yeah, okay. You sure? Yeah. You're going to do it? Yeah, I got it. I I'm willing to do it. I don't want people to think that I'm pawning. You didn't pawn it because it's just a Well, what what did you get? Okay, I got dispatched too. Like, what what did you say you got it? >> I she she whipped she whipped in She was real quick. So, I saw her driving real quick. She pulled in super quick, and then pulled in here, no signal or nothing like that. She stopped abruptly, uh and then I pulled in right behind her, threw my lights on cuz I recognized the vehicle matching the license plate and everything like that. She threw her door open. I said, "Hey, you need to stay in the vehicle." I walked up immediately. I could smell the like a bunch of alcohol. I saw bloodshot watery eyes, uh and she's got slow deliberate slurred speech, and she's speaking very repetitive and being very aggressive. I get Um, sorry. Yeah, no. I guess the only thing I was thinking is like I could build off of yesterday's to be like, "Hey, I arrested her yesterday, and here's everything I saw yesterday. Now we have 24 hours later, exactly 26 hours later, she's exhibiting the same signs and symptoms that I witnessed yesterday." >> No, that's fair. So, that's the only thought I had. I mean, I mean, but you can also put it in your supplement. Whatever you want. I'm just yeah. I just want to save you the work, but I think if you want to take it, you can take it. It's kind of satisfying. Not going to lie. Okay, if if it means something to you, then then let's do that. Either way, she absolutely needs to get booked. Then, how can I help you? Do you need me to go get a statement for you then if that's the case? I texted the gal. I'll send you the number. I'll stay off work to deal with this. You think you're slick? I'll stay off work to deal with this. This is on camera. You're going to lose this case. Yeah. Yeah. You're going to lose this case. I read your text. And your camera is on camera, and I'm going to sue you. Black widow. Black widow. That's intimidation. I will make sure to have a really good conversation with my lawyer about that, too. If your name if your last name is widow and you have a black widow spider in your windshield, that's already illegal. I'll make sure that you lose your license if you don't drop me out of this car right now. You think that you're winning right now because my stepdad used to be a mall cop? No, you're not. I not through here. It won't be through after Everett PD. People that do like 1 year of schooling and think they're cool. You doing blood draw? All right. Thank you so much. Appreciate you. I got my unexpired and unopened box for you. Based on legal compliance, tactical soundness, and professionalism, Sergeant Pennington receives a grade of A. During the 911 call, he maintained composure while hearing racist statements and violent threats. He explained legal limitations clearly, attempted genuine problem-solving, and created a complete evidentiary record. His de-escalation skills and tactical patience exemplify professional law enforcement. The officers at the traffic stop performed equally [music] well. They documented probable cause, followed proper arrest procedures, and remained professional despite verbal abuse. Their coordination on evidence collection demonstrated quality [music] police work. Nicole receives a grade of F. She committed DUI twice in 26 hours, violated release conditions, made credible terroristic threats, used racial slurs, and showed zero remorse. Her actions endangered public safety, wasted emergency resources, and demonstrated complete disregard for law and others' rights. She exhibited no knowledge of legal limits on her behavior and made every wrong choice available. The Arlington Police Department receives a grade of A minus. The department's handling [music] was professional and legally compliant. The only concern is systemic. Nicole was released rapidly after her first arrest and [music] immediately re-offended. While this decision was likely judicial rather than departmental, the department could have recommended higher bail based on the 911 call recordings demonstrating violent threats and racial animus. This case provides critical lessons. First, 911 calls are recorded evidence. Any threats or admissions you make create a permanent prosecutable record that will be used against you [music] in court. Second, implied consent laws carry serious consequences. Refusing chemical testing [music] results in automatic license suspension, and refusal can be introduced as evidence of consciousness of guilt at trial. Third, repeat offenses escalate rapidly. A second DUI carries mandatory jail time, substantial fines, and multi-year license suspensions. The criminal justice system treats patterns of behavior more harshly than isolated incidents. Fourth, violating release conditions transforms misdemeanors into potential [music] felonies. When you're released pending trial, those conditions are court orders. Violating them demonstrates contempt for judicial authority and guarantees harsher treatment. Finally, officer professionalism matters legally. When officers maintain composure and follow proper procedures, they ensure evidence admissibility and protect themselves from civil liability. The calm, professional response demonstrated here not only prevented escalation, [music] but created an airtight case that survived any potential legal challenge. This is how constitutional policing protects both officers and the public. According to court records, Nicole was convicted on both DUI counts. She received [music] 45 days jail with 30 suspended, 24 months probation, a $2,500 fine, and a 3-year license revocation. She was also required to complete inpatient alcohol treatment and [music] attend victim impact panels. The terroristic threats from the 911 call were referred to prosecutors, but no additional charges were [music] filed. This case illustrates a critical gap in the justice system. Despite arrest, violent threats, and dangerous behavior, Nicole was released within hours and immediately re-offended. The system relies on individuals making good choices after arrest. For those with substance abuse problems or profound entitlement issues, release without supervision leads directly to repeat [music] offenses, endangering the public and wasting judicial resources. Let us know if there's an interaction or legal topic you'd like us to discuss in the comments below. Thank you for watching, and check out our second channel, Audit the Court, for more content. Remember, know your rights, respect the law, and stay safe out there.