You only have one brake light working. >> There are better things to do. >> Daria, am I being >> Yes. >> What are you doing? I'm not getting in the car if I'm not being arrested in this. >> Am I being arrested? >> On January 2nd, 2023, deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office in Pace, Florida, pulled over a gold Chevrolet sedan for swerving across lanes and having only one working brake light. What started as a simple traffic stop quickly escalated when the driver, 28-year-old Daria Donnelly, began refusing commands and arguing with deputies at every step. This incident was captured entirely on bodywn camera footage. Hi, deputy here at the sheriff's office. I pulled you over cuz you only have one brake light working. I can't I can't hear you. The So, neither one of your driver or passenger, you've just got the little strip in the middle that's working. I can't hear you. Both. They're both out. The strip in the middle is the only one that's working. And you have to have two working brake lights. I'll I'll show you in a few minutes. You can step out after we're done. Can you roll this down just a little bit more? >> I'm telling you, you have two brake lights out. Yes. >> Not right now. No. Um, can you please roll this down? Just I just can't hear you. >> Thank you for Thank you for letting me know about my boyfriend. >> Yeah, absolutely. Do you have your license, registration, and insurance on you? And um I'm sorry. I don't know, ma'am. I didn't look at your emergency lights before I came up. >> Nope. We're going to we're going to finish right here. Do you have your license, registration, and insurance on you? >> Never been pulled over. Bear with me. I got their paper card. >> I got you. Yeah, sometimes they send you the paper card. Um, but if you have the app on your phone, a lot of times you can pull up the card on your phone, too. >> I'm asking you how This is This is >> That looks like a service order from Walmart. >> Mhm. >> That's your registration, which I saw, which is good. And then I I need your insurance as well. I need to see, you know, the insurance cards they send you with the policy number and the dates. Yeah, if you have the app or an email that shows when you last paid for your insurance, a lot of times you I I'm going to need the policy number and the date on it. What's your current address? Is it the one that's on your license? What's your current address? [Applause] Why do you need to step out to look for your entrance? >> I'm just asking you what's your address? >> Sure. Yes. >> Or you want to change your address? >> Go ahead and tell me your address first. >> Address first. >> Yes. >> Copy. How about 39? [Applause] >> You can go ahead and step out for me. Yeah, you can step out. >> Well, now I'm going to tell you to step out of the vehicle. It's not an option anymore. Okay. >> Okay. You can bring your phone with you. >> Daria, Daria, listen to me. step out of the vehicle and I'm going to talk to you over by my car. Okay? If you don't step out, I'm going to pull you out. Okay? >> Where are you? There are better things to do. >> Daria, >> yes. I step out of the vehicle, Daria. >> Okay. I've asked, but I asked you. >> I'm telling you now. Step out of the vehicle. >> Step out. Are you >> okay? >> Hard. Wait, you guys aren't giving me the creases. >> All right. Nice to meet you, bro. There you are. >> Get out of the car. I'm going to push you around for about 3 seconds. You reach for that one more time, I'm going to dump your ass out. >> Get out of the car. I'm going to move you out of the car. >> Am I getting >> Yes. You can reach it. >> Wait, why are you touching me? >> What are you doing? What are you doing? What are you guys doing? >> Wait, wait, wait. No, no, wait. Stop. >> Did I do something wrong? >> Yes. >> Why? >> I told you to step out multiple times. You wouldn't step out. >> Stop. >> Okay. Give me your other hand. >> Okay. Wait. This is the bag. Hold on. Got that arm. Hold on. This is not stop kicking. [Music] Hold on. >> No, I don't. Hey, >> so there's cameras on my car. >> Okay, we have cameras, too. Sorry, I guess. My car insurance. I'll show you my car insurance. That I don't need that now. for you. >> So, wait a minute. What am I getting? >> Put your leg down. >> I think it's sober to be miserable or to be >> Well, the thing is I don't think you're sober right now. >> All right. Go ahead and walk her to my car real quick. >> You got it? >> Yeah. >> And this is for No shoes or >> Yeah, no shoes. >> No, I no longer want to see your car. >> So, what do you want to do? >> I want you to stand right here. >> Spread your feet. >> Wait. Oh, you're on my car shirt, friend. That's your car. >> Do you have anything on you? >> And I'm also And I'm also a law-abiding citizen of America. >> Correct. >> Yeah. >> I'm a lawyer of America. I didn't get here. And I don't know why. >> Thank you for telling me about your brake light. >> Sit in my car. >> Okay. Thanks for telling me about my brake light. >> Okay. Yeah, that's why you pulled me over. Yes. Yes. Get in my car. >> Um, am I being dismanted? >> Not yet. Put your feet in the car. >> I'm not getting in the car if I'm not being arrested. Miss, I didn't. >> Am I being arrested? >> Sit down. >> For what? >> For what? >> Wait. For what? Miss. >> Sit down. >> You am I being arrested? Golly. So, my actual stop was for her brake light coming up. Um, Florida town though, I watched her drive over the fog line four times and I was only behind her from maybe two blocks. Um, I definitely think she's under the influence of something cuz she can't do two things at once. She has no idea what insurance is. She asked me the same question repeatedly over. She's got weird mannerisms. Um, >> so yeah. >> So, well, she's 105 ft away, correct? >> Right. Resistance. So, >> and so the the K9 wanted you to call him, but I don't think you're going to need him anymore. >> Okay. >> Because you're going to have to inventory. >> Yeah. >> All right, Daria, I've got something to read over with you and I need you to let me know if you understand. Okay. You have the right to remain silent. Do you understand that? Okay. >> Okay. You have the right to remain silent. Do you understand that? >> Do you understand that, Daria? 19. >> Listen, because I know that when you read this pain, >> I didn't know there was question there were questions. >> I'm just asking if you understand what I'm saying to you. >> Deputy P. And what? I don't know. >> There's no way I'm going to get through Miranda with her. Uh there's a bottle an empty bottle of lateral, but honestly with being 30 and one a day, she could have taken it as prescribed. >> There's a little razor blow razor. >> Yeah. >> Do either of you think she need to get picked up by EMS before you or not? >> No, I don't think so. >> I don't believe so. I think she she's not her normal faculty, but I don't think she's like severely impaired. Mary done. She really wanted to get her. >> Okay. All right. You all good if I head that way? >> Yeah. I'm a little >> I appreciate it. Thank you. >> Awesome. Thank you. >> All right. Daria, do you want to try your Miranda rightites one more time? How about I stand up face to face with you? >> Okay. Well, let me let me >> respectful human being. >> Daria, let me read you through your rights real quick and then I'm going to let you get out of the car. Okay. >> No, Daria. >> Hold on. Let me put my posture up. My >> Here. Do you want your shoes? >> My posture. >> You want your shoes? >> I don't have your glasses. >> Um on according to 6:00. Okay. What? What time is it? >> Okay, Daria, I'm giving you your shoes if you want. >> It's 5:00. >> Okay. Step out for me. >> We're 5 now. So, my glasses were taken away from me. >> Okay. >> And then you're saying, >> "Daria, put your shoes on." >> And then you put them on top of the car. >> Daria, put your shoes on >> at 5 something >> and step out for me. >> I'm just saying like, what is the obstru Where's the obstruction? Come >> because you didn't get out of the car. Now, put your shoes on >> because you took my >> Do you want me to yank you out of the car again? >> I I absolutely want you. >> Do you want your shoes or not? the living. Where's my glasses? Because I can't see. So, who where was the obstruction coming? >> I already told you I'm not Put your shoe on. >> Put your shoe on. >> The glasses are on top of my car. >> Okay. Walk to that. >> I want my glasses. Walk to that door. >> Wait, >> we're not going to do this again. >> No, that's not fair. You don't need our Miranda. >> I've already offered to read you your Miranda multiple times. How's it going? >> Good. >> Are you wearing any contacts right now? >> No. And you normally wear glasses? >> Do I normally wear glasses? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Do you normally I can I can see without them. >> Okay. >> And and where were my glasses on my car at 5:00 p.m.? Just want >> I don't It's not 5 p.m. yet. >> Daria, let me go through the instructions for this. Okay. >> I love my glasses. I can see without them. I I missed my glasses. Where are my glasses? >> Okay. Are you willing to do these tasks for me? Question. >> It does not. I'm asking you if you're willing to do these tests for me. >> I've got to Okay. So, I've got to walk through a >> glasses. I normally wear glasses. >> My glasses are are a treasure of mine. I like, you know, >> that being said, I'm I'm able to see without glasses. >> Okay. >> And you're the one that I believe took my glasses. >> Yes. They're turned in here. Okay. >> So, >> yes. >> Can I walk through the instructions for the first task? Are you ready >> for Are we like going out camping or something? >> No. We're just I'm going to walk you through some instructions. Okay. You see the tip of this pin, Daria? >> Do I see one? >> Can you see the tip of this pin? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, >> I hope so. I hope. Yeah. >> Okay. So, what I want you to do is keep your feet together, arms all the way down at your sides. Just just down at your sides. Just loose down at your sides. Okay. >> When I move this pin, I want you to follow the pin with your eyes only. Do not move your head. Okay. Do you understand? >> Okay. >> Your eyes only. >> Eyes only. >> And do not meet my head. >> Correct. >> Do not move my head. >> Correct. Do you understand? Are you ready to start? All right. >> Yep. Eyes only. Don't move your head. Okay. >> With the law. I've never done this before. >> Okay. Well, that's I'm that's why I'm trying to reexlain it to make sure you understand. Okay. >> Officer. >> Okay. Eyes only. Don't move your head. Okay. >> You're still moving your head. >> Yep. You're moving your head. Can I move my eyes up in there or just >> I want you to I want you to follow the pen with your eyes only. Okay, make sure to hold your head still looking straight forward. Okay. >> So, hold your head up. Look straight forward. >> Follow the pen with your eyes only. Okay. Okay. You ready to move on to the next test? >> Yeah, I do. Well, >> it's it's not a pass or fail. Okay. Are you ready to move on to the next test? I mean, are we ready to give me the next test? >> I am. Okay. All right. So, do you see this line right here, Daria? >> Um, I don't see my shoes. Your shoes are off or on. >> You're You can leave your shoes off. They've already turned them in. >> Wait, Sergeant P. Is that the full name? >> It's Deputy P. Yes, ma'am. >> Deputy Sergeant P, I thought. >> It's I'm not a sergeant. >> So, okay. >> Deputy Officer, >> are you ready for the next test, Ara? >> Um, I'm going to give you some instructions. Okay. Okay. Hey, and I'm just trying to I'm I'm trying to answer that your instructions. >> I understand. I haven't given to the I haven't given them to you yet. Okay. Do you see this line on the ground, Ara? You see this this line right here? Yes. Okay. So, what I want you to do is place your left foot on the line like this. >> No. Um. All right. No. Face this way. >> Thank you for taking me. Face me on Dar >> without me. >> Face towards me. >> Put your left foot on the line. Put your right foot right in front of it with your heel touching your toe. >> And I It's funny that you asked me. I'll just May I ask you a question about it this being odd? >> Daria, are you ready to start this task? >> That is >> okay. Let's get >> May I ask you a question about the odd? >> What's your question? >> Why ask me about if I need glasses and glasses? cuz that's part of what I have to ask you for that task. >> Not given to me. >> Let's I just have to ask you that question before I start the task. >> Don't you want me to show you my best ability? >> Okay. Well, this task doesn't involve your eyes. Okay. This is going to be a walking test. It's called the walking turn. Okay. >> Can you get back on the line for me, Daria? Remember I told you to maintain that position while I did the whole instructions? >> Remember when I told you asked you why I asked you about glasses? You did not give them to or use this. Daria, if if you don't listen to the instructions, I'm going to put it down as a refusal. Okay. >> Wondering why you're why you haven't given me my shoes. >> Okay. >> They're already they're already turned into your jail property. Okay. >> I'm not from here. I don't know. >> Okay. Are you officer? What am I being arrested for? >> I've already explained. >> Where am I? >> Are you a lawyer? >> Daria, >> are you going to complete this? >> Are you going to get a haircut for my interview? >> Daria, >> my school. >> Are you going to complete this task for me or not? It's a yes or no. >> And and Sergeant P, where where are your where are you doing this? >> I'm asking you to complete a task for me. Are you going to complete it? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Like I said, put one foot on the line, other foot right in front of it, heel to toe. >> Daria, you can begin the task whenever you're ready. All right, I've got one more task for you. Are you ready for the instructions? >> Do you want to do the last test for me >> after the instructions are um to be um given? >> Mhm. >> My actions here. >> Okay. >> Do I go home? >> No. >> Why are we doing this for fun? It's not for fun. I told you it's to determine if you were under the influence while you were driving. Okay? >> Because based on your driving patterns and your actions, I believe that you were. >> Haven't been sober for a year. >> Okay. Well, this is your chance to show me that you're sober. >> Daria, >> what is this? >> These tasks are your way to show me that you're sober. Okay. >> Are you willing to do the last task for me? >> PE taking my glasses. You've taken my shoes. Of course, I'm willing to do tests. I don't I'm not a troublemaker. I don't I'm not under the influence. >> So, the next test, the one leg stand, what you're going to do is you're going to pick up one foot, whichever foot you want. You're going to hold it about 6 in above the ground with your foot parallel to the floor. And you're going to count until I tell you to say stop. It's going to look like this. Okay? It's going to be 1,00 1,002 1,00 3 1,004 up until I tell you to stop. Okay? The whole time you're counting, I want you to look at the foot that you have picked up. Do you understand all those instructions? Daria, do you understand the instructions for this last task? >> The foot the pink flamingo. >> Daria, >> this is the last chance. Are you >> I understand. I'm asking you. >> This is the last time I'm going to ask you. Are you going to perform this task or not? >> The the one-footer. The one where the one leg stand. The one leg stand. >> The one leg stand. >> Um, >> are you going to perform this task or not? This is the last time I'm going to ask you. Okay. >> If this helps and this is going to help me for what? Yeah. >> You're telling me you're sober. This is your way to show me that you're sober. Okay. Okay. I'm going to demonstrate. >> What if like somebody was like overweight or etc. Like you know, you know, >> people are disabled. They're people have disabilities. Do you have a disability that's going to prevent you to do this task? >> Go look at the cameras and see all the AA meetings I go to. >> Do you have a disability or anything that's going to prevent you from doing this task? >> I told you what I was up to. >> Okay, we're going to move on to my hair cutting school on Tuesday at Florida. >> We're going to move on to our next test. Okay. >> No, I'm saying of course I'm going to do the task, but I've told you I've told you and I don't want to tell you. I'm saying like >> what was I doing? >> Sorry. Put your hands behind your back for me real quick. >> I've got a cuff for you to walk you back inside. >> Let me do the thing. May I >> No, we're too late for that. >> I didn't refuse it. >> Okay. Okay. We're just We have to move on. >> Put the foot on foot. >> No, Daria. I have to cuff you to walk you back inside. Okay. >> I'm just saying like I just wanted to show you that I didn't know if I can do a prop. I have a disability. No. >> What's your What's your disability? >> Um it's the uh >> No, I'm just saying I don't have a disability. >> Okay. >> I don't have a disability. I'm saying like people that >> people step forward for me. >> Wait, can I try this? No. >> What is going on? >> We're moving on to the next thing. Okay, >> we're moving on. >> I'm going to apologize for not doing >> All right, let's go inside. [ __ ] Damn it. >> We're going to move on to the next thing. Okay, >> Daria, I'm now requesting that you submit your lawful test of your breath for the purpose of determining it alcohol content. >> Will you take the test alcohol content? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> You will? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Thank you. You're welcome. Thank you. Very well. >> Well, hey, I need that silver to be come in this place and not hear you, >> you know. to stay here. You know, I did not get sober to do to do such thing. >> How old are you, Daria? [Music] >> I need your badge and your credentials. Like, I've never been I'm not >> Hey, >> you need I need to speak to my Why don't you guys call my boyfriend or something? He's maybe more informative of how how this area works. He's >> at some point the jail staff will let you get his phone number. Okay. >> Breath. Couple seconds. Okay. >> Water comes next cuz I can't I >> You'll get water in just a little bit. Okay. >> Just a little bit. >> I said 10 minutes. Remember? >> Wait a minute. [Music] >> Here you go. Breathe into it. >> No, what I'm saying is every machine is different. I don't know if I should do this. >> Okay. Well, I'm going to read you one more. >> Tell me if I should or not. Tell me how it'll help me. >> I can't give you legal advice. >> Tell me how it'll help you. Like, can you listen up so he can read you one more? If you refuse to take the test I requested of you, your driving privilege will be suspended for a period of 1 year for a first refusal or 18 months if your driving privilege has been previously suspended. For refusing to submit to a lawful test of your breath, urine or blood. >> Wait, what? >> Uh, additionally, if you refuse to take the test, I request of you and if your driving privilege has been previously suspended for refusing to submit to a lawful test of your breath, urine, or blood, you'll be committing a misdemeanor in addition to any other penalties which can be imposed by law. Refusal to submit to the test I requested is admissible into evidence in any criminal proceeding. Do you still refuse? >> Yes or no? >> In order to go home today like >> yes or no. Do you want to get breath? >> Y'all going to get in my car? >> Yes or no? >> Are y'all going to get you got to answer? >> Yes or no? >> With the goal of going back to my car? >> Yes or no? >> Yes or no? >> So I can go back to my car. >> Yes or no? I thought you could put yes. >> You can put Yes. I'm not I'm not >> Sorry, I don't drink. Why am I Why am I so scared? Sorry. I'll do this. Sorry. I don't drink. >> No, you totally can. I'm checking off the walk and turn. >> Okay. >> No, no. Look, I don't drink and I don't do drugs. God, >> we still ask. >> Hey, Otto. >> Otto, >> what's up? >> Give me a little turn around. Let's do this again. Please. Please. I need you. I'm begging you. >> Okay, we'll do one more. We'll try one more. Okay. One. >> No. This. >> All right. I'm I'm not [Music] drug. We ain't doing this. Unless you want me to do my alcohol sobriety test. Absolutely. I will blow into this. Sorry for not doing that. That was >> You are refused. >> No, you can all in aa as long as you own up to to the uh I'm saying can I please blow into this? You know, I didn't get sober to to not show you that I'm sober. I need sober to I didn't get subber to be all weird. Yes, I shall blow into this. Dang it. >> Here, help me out. >> All right, I'm going help you out by reading something. >> I'm going to blow it. >> Are you ready? I want to blow into >> I am now requesting that you submit to a lawful test of your urine for the purpose of determining its the presence of chemical or controlled substitutes. >> I apologize. I ap Where is the camera? Right there. >> It's right there. Yes or no? >> Just um today and yes or no. >> I'm going take that as a no. >> On January 2nd, 2023. I just wanted to >> I wanted to get I just wanted to announce Sergeant >> Daria Sergeant. >> Yes or no? >> And I mean >> yes or no. Yes or no? Okay. If you refuse to take the test I have requested of you, your driving privilege will be suspended for a period of one year for reverse refusal or 18 months if your driving privilege has been previously suspended for refusing to submit to a lawful test of your breath, urine, or blood. Additionally, if you refuse to take the test I requested of you and if your driving privilege has been previously suspended for refusal to submit to a lawful test of your breath, urine, or blood, you'll be committing a misdemeanor in addition to any other penalties which can be imposed by law. Refusal to submit the test I have requested requested is admissible into evidence in any criminal proceeding. Do you still refuse? >> Um, >> yes or no? >> This is about giving a urine sample. >> Yes or no? Do you want to give me urine? >> I want to give you my um I'm so sorry about that. >> We're done with breath. >> Why? >> Urine. >> Breath. >> Do you want to give urine? >> Do I I want to give you I want to >> Yes or no? Do you want to give >> us because I don't drink and I and I don't >> I'm going to take this as a no. Daria, do you want to give urine? Yes or no? >> I want Why can't I give you my breath alcoh? >> Yes or no? >> I want to prove to you I I'm not drinking. >> Okay, I'm done with >> You can call my sponsor. >> Chemical or controlled substance? Any narcotics? >> I don't drink >> any narcotics in your system. >> Why don't you want to show me this? No, I don't have narcotics in my system. >> Okay. So, do you want to give your name? >> I I didn't get I want to show you I am a So, >> I'm going to take that as a note. Okay. I'm going to read one more thing to you and then I'm going to ask you some questions. Okay. You know, Miranda is >> Daria. Hey, Daria. Daria, can you sit back down, please? Can you sit back down, please? Daria. >> Daria, can you sit back down, please? >> Can I show you that I don't >> Can you sit back down, please? Only if I can show you that story. Only if I can breast. Okay. >> Are you ready for >> You know what is >> hold? Try to stand very still. Try to stand very still. >> Okay. Did you double? >> Uh, no. >> Pretty tight. >> You have the >> You did. I mean, did you double? Can your arm double? >> No, that's not it. Anyway, so >> you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before we ask you any questions and to have him or her with you during questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. If you decide to answer any question without a lawyer present, you will still have the right to stop answering any time. You also have the right to stop answering anytime until you talk to the lawyer. Do you understand, Miranda? Do you understand Miranda? Okay. >> You understand? >> Okay. Were you operating a vehicle whenever you got stopped? >> Um, was I operating a vehicle? Yeah. Are you driving? Um, >> my vehicle. >> Your vehicle. >> Okay. >> Where were you coming from? >> Where were you going? >> I mean I mean I was coming from I was going to actually I was driving away from in a um I was driving away from just complete and total >> um to a haircut appointment. >> You were coming >> to hair. I was driving away from an, you know, just an odd relationship that I'm in. >> Okay. >> In order to go get a haircut, but my interview at Forest Institute for um either dental assisting or hair or >> I want to get your haircut, a hair appointment. >> And yes, and to um >> Were you involved in a crash today? >> No. What city or county are you in right now? >> Florida, right? >> We're in Florida. >> We're in Escambia County, Florida. >> I've never been here. >> What street or highway were you stopped at? >> I mean, >> what street or highway were you stopped on? >> Um, >> do you remember? >> Yes. >> Okay. What street or highway? >> I was stopped once. >> Pace. >> US. US ID. >> Is there anything about today that you would want to change? If you could change it? >> No. Okay. >> Changing it right now? >> Right now? What about right now? >> Just answering the questions and being a change right now. >> The correct thing. >> No, I'm saying I'm just do I'm just in the moment right here. you would change this moment. >> No, no. Um Oh, um I'm just I'm here at the moment. And what's the question? >> If you could change anything about today, what would you change? Okay, let's see. Anything that you've done today, what would you change? see here. Um, stop being so like stop I was just being so offensive like defensive and stuffing my fear. I would change that. >> Okay. According to official court records, Daria Meredith Donnelly was charged with DUI, influence of alcohol or drugs, and resisting an officer without violence. She also received a citation for no proof of insurance and a warning for inoperable brake lights. Daria refused both breath and urine tests during processing. She is currently awaiting trial and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of