You were called in as a possible drunk driver. >> Hey, stand. >> I'm glad y'all got her. >> She was going to kill people like five or six times on her way home. She went all the way in the left lane and was head-on with cars that were parked on Scenic going south and there was a police officer on the >> Yeah, that was me. >> That was you? >> Uh-huh. >> Well, she was like twirling her hair and then she's like going like >> Like not a care in the world, you know? >> What's How's it going today? >> It was just from you. >> Yeah. What kind of errands you running? >> You know, grocery shopping, paying bills, just adult adult things. >> Yeah. So, where were you coming from? >> If we're being honest, I am on the way to pick up on my friend and [music] cuz like I don't like doing things by myself because I have anxiety, so I like people coming on rides with me. So, I was going to go pick her up so I can go to the dispensary, get what I need, and then bring it back home. If you want to, I can show you my medical card. >> Okay, I have a question. >> Do you have a prescription for Xanax bars? No? Have you taken any? All right. Hang tight. I'm going to get some gloves because I believe there's something right there in the driver's seat. >> For me, pretty much they simple to Tylenol and ibuprofen. >> Ma'am, is your ID in your purse? >> Yes, it is. >> All right, I'll get it. Give me I'll get it. Hey, I said I'll get it. Stand over there at the end of your car. >> Just stay >> Do you hear me? >> Okay, but if you were more respectful about it, if I'm just saying, I'm just saying. >> All right, I'm just >> If we're all humans here, if you were more respectful about it, I'm just saying. >> Where's your ID at? Is it in here? >> Can I look for my wallet? Well, like why >> Oh, I got it. >> No, the thing is that's my property. You have no choice. >> Actually, I do because I found freaking Xanax bars on your driver seat. If you want to explain something, explain those. >> This is where the case changes dramatically. The driver argues that officers are searching her property. While the officer insists the Xanax bars were visible in plain view. That legal distinction is huge because evidence seen openly can give officers additional authority to investigate. At this point, the stop is no longer only about reckless driving. It's becoming a potential drug-related case. >> Bro, the fact that you were looking through my stuff. >> They were in plain view. >> Yep. Oh, were they in plain view? >> Yeah, your butt was covered. >> Okay. >> Hey, will you do me a favor and go sit on the bumper of that car over there? >> Um, what? Okay, I just want to know what I was doing in particular. >> Okay. The reason you were pulled over, um, you were called in as a possible drunk driver. And from the people that were calling in said that you hit multiple things. I haven't been to the other side of your car or really inspected your car yet to verify that. But, um, you were found you're you were found here. She's getting out with you. We you were called in as a drunk driver, okay? Upon contact, she's finding things that are illegal in your car. So, this is kind of the development that we're going, okay? So, for right now, while she's doing her job, we're going to give her some space and we're going to go sit at the front of that car, okay? >> No, I understand. >> Okay. That's fine. You can I mean, the fenders can be hot. I mean, if you want to sit on this bumper, that's probably not going to be as hot, but the fenders get hot. Ma'am, over here, please. I've asked you. >> I am. You're right. It is your car. >> Did she say yes or no? Or she started talking. >> Hey. I've asked you nicely. You asked me to be respectful, didn't you? Have I not been respectful with you? And you're not doing what I asked you. Okay, would you like to sit down on the grass over there? >> Why can't I sit down in my car? >> No. You cannot. >> just have like him up, hands up, everything? >> You're not getting back in your car. You can sit on the grass over there, or we can sit in the back of this car here, whichever one you prefer. Okay? The only thing I'm seeing is there's some scratch and stuff right there. >> Uh I'm going to get my phone. >> No, you're not. You're staying right here. >> Okay, but why can't I get my phone to like at least have >> You're not getting back in that car until they're done. >> Okay, but I feel like I should be able to It's my right to like record anything that's happening in my life. >> Everything's being recorded right here. >> but why can't I record it for myself? >> You're not going back in that car. >> But why can't I >> You can request this recording. >> You can come with me to my car. My phone is right on that seat. One of y'all can come to to that seat to get my car. >> her phone to record the encounter herself. The officers refused to let her back into the vehicle while the investigation is ongoing. This creates a clash between personal documentation and officer control of the scene. What do you think? Should she have been allowed supervised access to her phone? >> to let me video tape cuz that is my human right. That is the bare minimum y'all can do so I can go to my My phone is right there. Look behind you. >> Um so, >> [clears throat] >> do you have any idea why we're here? >> I Apparently, what man seen was I was drunk driving. >> Okay, I take you wasn't drunk driving. >> No, I'm not drunk driving. >> Out of curiosity, has your car always been like that in the front? >> Yes, I have. Yeah, honestly Okay. What happened first? Okay, you see this side of my car? >> I do. >> Um one day I came back from work like just like was like getting off and [ __ ] >> Mhm. >> That was missing. No clue how it was missing. That was missing. Um This side of my car Uh we have a Chevrolet truck that's in its vintage like It's my grandpa's like old school Chevrolet truck. >> Got you. >> So it's like you know, it's a biggest truck. And then my grandpa got a like a Jeep Cherokee. >> Mhm. >> That's also just like built in the 1990s. And then they got a sidekick too. >> Okay. >> See whatever it's called. >> Yeah. Um so >> Yeah, do I need to get that fixed? >> No, I'm just curious. I'm talking to you briefly here. When I got here, I saw your demeanor, your actions and all that stuff, okay? Um now when I talk to you even more and I'm looking at some indicators right now, okay? I'm looking at your pupils, I'm looking at your eyes and I think that you might be on the influence of some type of narcotic. Not alcohol, but I believe a narcotic. >> I understand. >> Listen carefully to the officer's explanation. He says he's not seeing signs of alcohol impairment, but believes she may be under the influence of a narcotic. He points to her eyes, pupils, demeanor, and behavior as indicators. Field sobriety tests aren't just for alcohol cases. They can also be used when officers suspect drug impairment. >> Okay. Um so based off I'm seeing so far, would you be willing to do a field sobriety test to dispel my suspicions that you're under the influence of any type of narcotic? >> Okay. >> You willing to do that? But, do you have any injuries I need to know about? Head injuries? >> Like several times. >> Have you had any previous concussions? >> Not that I medically seek replacement for, yes. I mean, uh medical-wise, my medical concussion never told me >> Have you ever had Have you ever had a concussion within the past I'd say 10 24 hours? >> 10 24 hours? Um Uh no. Is that actually Spread your legs for me. Face the car. Spread your legs. Spread your legs. Is that natural? I guess not. Ooh, damn, girl. That's some [ __ ] Okay, stay down. I said, okay, stay down. Now, she's straightening. >> Hm? >> She's straightening. >> You got to take my kitty, bro? >> That's all on camera. >> It's gross. I'm going to use Oh, you guys are going to steal my lavender? >> You got it. >> Yeah. YOU WANT TO TRY THAT? OH, YOU WANT TO CHOKE ME THE [ __ ] OUT? OH, YOU WANT TO CHOKE ME OUT, GIRL? DO YOU WANT TO CHOKE ME OUT, GIRL? >> [screaming] >> HOLY [ __ ] OH, YOU REALLY WANT TO CHOKE ME OUT, GIRL? >> AND HERE IS THE MOMENT EVERYTHING ESCALATES. The encounter shifts from questioning to a physical struggle with officers shouting commands and trying to gain control. Once police believe a suspect is resisting, their focus changes from investigation to safety. But viewers often debate these scenes. Did the officers escalate the situation? Or did the driver's actions FORCE THE ESCALATION? >> [ __ ] I WAS NOT DOING NOTHING TO YOU. YOU WANT TO CHOKE ME OUT. [ __ ] out. Yeah. I told you I'm going to >> I told you. >> I'm putting you in the angle 28 one more time. >> I thought they said they had it. >> Huh? >> my grandparents' phone number because last time ONE OF YOU GUYS TOOK ME to the MENTAL HOSPITAL, MY GRANDPARENTS COULD NOT FIND ME FOR WEEKS. OKAY? AND YOU [ __ ] ASS OFFICERS WERE LIKE, "OH, YOU'RE GOING >> THIS section adds an emotional layer to the story. The driver references a previous mental health hospitalization and says her family couldn't find her afterward. Whether those claims are accurate or not, they help explain the intensity of her reaction. Past experiences with law enforcement or medical institutions can strongly influence how someone responds during a stressful police encounter. >> going to be okay. You're going to say THIS IS NOT BUT ALL YOU GUYS DO IS [ __ ] LIE. [ __ ] ASS [ __ ] >> THAT'S GOING TO BE A FUN RIDE HOME, THOUGH. >> YEAH. >> MAN, I can still hear her screaming. I can still hear her. >> [laughter] >> Jeez. >> I [ __ ] got A [ __ ] NEW [ __ ] TIME CUZ YOU GIVE ME A METER [ __ ] QUOTA. [ __ ] BLUE LIGHTS IS IN AMERICA. BLUE LIGHTS IS A [ __ ] DRUG CHOICE. IT IS NOT A [ __ ] MATTER. IT IS NOT A PRIVILEGE. YOU CHOSE TO BE A [ __ ] COP. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TO MY CAR? What are you going to do TO MY CAR? WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TO MY CAR? YOU KNOW WHAT? Everything is going to be fine. I'm going to get bailed out. And girl, I'm going to have a I'm going to have a good 2 weeks. Get out this [ __ ] place, bro. I can't wait. So, genuinely and genuinely, thank you. Thank you for letting me finally be free and giving me such BS of capitalism to the point where I'm just like, "Wow." I really Nothing really gives a [ __ ] Cops don't give [ __ ] about nobody, but to me, they're [ __ ] quotas. And they pick and choose when they want to be nice. But like, at the end of the day, FULL FULL ASS. >> OVER HERE. RIGHT BACK. >> OH, YOU'RE going to tie me down, sir? [ __ ] ass kids, bro. ALL Y'ALL WANTED ME AND YOUR [ __ ] QUARTER. >> [screaming] >> 10 ROGER UNIT 60. >> HA HA HA, BLUE LIVES MATTER, [ __ ] IT'S A CHOICE TO BE A COP, IT'S NOT A [ __ ] LIFE. >> You're all right. >> WHERE IS >> BY THE end of this stop, a report of dangerous driving had turned into a suspected narcotics investigation, a disputed search, and a physical arrest. The officers relied on witness reports, observed behavior, and the alleged Xanax bars found in plain view. If you found this case as shocking as we did, hit the like button, share your opinion in the comments, and subscribe for more courtroom breakdowns.