A simple argument inside a home turns into a chaotic police investigation when a woman refuses to come outside. But what happens next gets even more serious. An alleged assault, property damage, a hidden warrant, and an arrest that leaves her pleading with officers. >> Judge, please. >> We're fine. >> Nope. Step out. >> I'm not stepping out of my home. >> Okay. You You're the one who pulled me over. You're the one who keeps >> I I don't feel comfortable stepping outside. >> Is that Is the husband contact made? Females refuse to come out. >> I don't have to come outside. >> We >> I don't have to come outside. >> Is your husband here or your boyfriend? >> But my fiance is here. >> I need y'all to step out. We got called here. >> Okay. So, I need you to step out. Just let us deal with this and we'll be good. >> But we don't even know why you're being c. You were having an argument. >> Okay. And that's why we're here. So, go ahead and step out. Now, >> hang on. Let give me one second so I can inform my fiance that >> I'm right here. >> All right. >> Okay. Come on out. >> Oh my god. >> Yeah, it's him. The one that keeps harassing us. >> I have never >> Oh, yes, you have. When I got pulled over at the gas station over there. >> There is stuff out IN THE YARD, TOO. >> I SIT BY THE YARD AND YOU'RE NOT going to And you're not going to RAISE YOUR VOICE AT ME. DONE ANYTHING WRONG? NO, SIR. YOU'RE NOT THE YARD. >> NO. NO. DAVID. [screaming] >> DAVID. NO. PLEASE. DAVID. NO. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING. NO. BACK UP. >> DAVID. NO. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING. >> I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING. >> PUT YOUR HAND BEHIND YOUR BACK. DO IT NOW. >> I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING. >> DAVID, help me. >> 811. I got one female detained. >> I haven't done anything. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING OTHER THAN WANT TO come outside because I knew this was going to happen. I knew you were going to [ __ ] double lock. >> Hold on to your side. >> Send you up. Okay. [laughter] Why am I Why are you doing this to me? Why are y'all doing the Where are you taking me? WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME? >> Why are you Can we talk without all this getting What's going on? We got called here that you slapped her in the face. >> Nobody slapped anybody. >> That's why we're here. >> No, nobody. This is her. This is her. >> Hello. Where's Melissa? She's The cops have her detained. >> Okay. You have your vehicle where you can >> do what? >> You have her when she can. >> Well, she's in getting in the back of the car. >> Okay. >> Why is she getting out of the car? >> I don't know. >> You can continue and just slow him down. >> What is going on? Me and Melissa Me and Melissa was got into an argument >> Uhhuh. >> and the girls called the cops, >> right? >> So, okay. >> When when the cops when >> when the cops opened the door, she told them she was not coming outside, that everything was fine, that they shouldn't have been caught here. >> Okay. Okay. All right. Uh, let me tell the girls, please. All right. >> Everything's good from here. >> Huh? >> We all good now? >> As far as I know, cuz I'm trying still trying to figure >> Nothing happened. >> We got into an argument. >> Okay. >> Things got loud. >> Okay. >> They called the cops. >> Okay. >> Which which starts [music] an investigation in which we have the ability to detain people for an investigation. >> You don't have to kick the keys, sir. You hand them to me. What is his issue? >> Which one? >> Him. >> Him? >> No, the big guy. >> Oh, I have no >> Why don't he put his hands on her? >> She didn't do nothing to him. >> She wasn't going to come out and talk to us. >> She was right here outside talking to you. >> And I came up here and I said, "Exactly my piece." And then she went he went to grab her and he she's like, "I haven't done anything wrong." Then he put his hands on her. I know the laws. >> Do you? Yes. >> Okay. >> I mean, I'm a registered nurse and I work with I work with forensics patients. >> Okay. Forensics and the law are different now. >> I Yeah. >> We have every right to detain her during investigation. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. And she has to do what we tell her to do. Whether we tell her to stand over here, stand over there, she's got to do it. >> Okay. He don't have to put his hands on her manhandle. >> When she don't When she says no, he does. >> Okay. When she don't listen, that's what happens. >> Mhm. >> Yep. 100%. Like if we want to talk and I tell you we're going to stand over here and talk. You got to stand over there and talk. >> So what is going on? >> So somebody called. >> The two girls called. >> Okay. So I'm going to talk to them. Can you stay with him? >> That's fine with me. >> Them ladies. >> Where you guys at? >> What? >> Can we chitchat with you? Okay. Where do you want to talk at? Where do you feel most Where do you feel most comfortable? >> I don't know here, I guess. >> Okay. All right. [snorts] I'm going to talk to you in here. Anybody else in the house? >> No. >> Okay. >> There's just two dogs in the garage. >> Okay. >> What's going on? >> So, do you all understand what happened out there? She was mad. When there's an investigation, we say, "Hey, you need to come out here and talk to us because >> I understand." >> Okay. I just I know it looks bad. >> Seeing my mom that get me like really emotional. >> I know. Okay. So, [snorts] who called? All right. I think our dad >> Okay, your dad. I'm close this. I don't break it. I run into that break. [laughter] >> Okay. So, what happened? >> Okay. So, what I've heard is I woke up I think at like 12. They've been fighting for a hot >> Yeah. The door [snorts] slammed like four times straight. >> They're slamming the door, right? They're yelling at each other. >> Okay. >> Um and I'm like, "Okay, it's another argument. Another one." They always argue like a lot, right? He always breaks something. >> Okay. >> Did Did he hit her today? >> I think so. Okay. >> She's like, "Hit me. Hit me." And I hear a >> So, you heard a slap. >> I can hear everything through my back uh wall. Like their bathroom was connected to like I can hear. >> Go look in their room. Like there's something probably broken in there. Like >> Okay. >> Okay. So, he she said, "Hit me. Hit me." And then you heard >> Can you tell me what it sounded like? [snorts] >> Like a like >> skin on skin or like a loud thud? >> I I don't know. Like it was I don't know. from here and there. It sound like a like a like a >> like >> like a slap. >> Okay. >> You know what I mean? >> Okay. >> And let me get your name [music] [music] >> [music] [music] [music] >> [ __ ] another girl. Oh, >> and that's what I heard. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> And she has screenshots. I could probably find them right now of like um him adding other girls on like Snapchat and like unadding them. See, like when they argue, I'm like nosy. I'm like, "Okay, what are they arguing about?" He's like >> about what they like. They have a point to argue and stuff like that. >> Okay. So, any other types any other times he's hit her? >> No, I don't think so. Um, I heard they do. >> Well, this might be add, but they have a gun. >> I don't think they would use it. Like, I think they only use it to protect themselves. So, like if they're like >> going on a road trip, you know, you want to bring just in case someone's a little ghetto a little bit. So, I don't know where it is. It could be in their room or in someone's car. >> Okay. >> I don't know where they could put it. Okay. So, may Okay. So, right here when you walk in, it could be in this drawer. >> Mhm. >> Right here. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> But going on the physical stuff that happened today, he slapped her. She said, "Slap me. I dare you." Whatever. >> Yeah. >> And then you heard a noise that sounded like a slap >> in like some glass breaking. >> And some glass breaking. >> Yeah. >> Okay. All righty. Thank you. >> You guys okay? Yeah. >> Okay. Yeah. >> Oh, yeah. That's exactly. >> Did he slap you today? >> No. >> Okay. Cuz your daughters are saying he did. >> No, he got angry and threw a vacuum, but he didn't never put his hands on me. >> Okay. >> Okay. Yeah. I'm asking what he did to her. So, daughters are telling me that she said, "Fucking slap me." And then they heard a slap. >> Okay. And the caller, who is her ex-husband, says that she was slapped. >> Okay. >> So, she's denying that he was slapped, but he did throw a vacuum and do some other stuff. And I heard some glass breaking as well. >> So, she's saying he didn't slap her. >> She's saying Yeah, she did not slap. >> She did not slap. >> I'm sorry. He did not slap her. Okay. He threw a vacuum cleaner. >> Threw a vacuum cleaner and broke some glass. >> What is >> she? She She just told me to throw a vacuum and then they hurt broken glass. So, >> okay. Who's uh she's the one fighting? >> She's the one that fight. So, I opened the door and she's like, "You're harassing me." I'm like, "I've never talked to you a day in my life, but okay." And then he we said, "Step out over here." And she wouldn't initially come out. That's when he got on scene. We got her step to the, you know, out away from him cuz he was coming up so we could kind of separate him and then she's like, "No." And then he was like, "Ma'am," and then the then she locked up and wanted to just resist passively. >> Yeah. Up until we then she went into the wall and then was kind of pushing him away and then so I got her I got one arm and I drugg her out further away from the wall. I threw a cuff on her and then rolled her over and eventually I just I when I screamed at her, "You put your hands behind your [ __ ] back." She's okay. Okay. and then cop her and then that was it. >> She has a false 29. >> Do you want to? >> She does. >> Yeah, >> she has a what? >> Okay. Confirming. Okay. >> So, think you spoke to him yet? >> Yeah. He's like, "There's nothing happening here." He's like, "We're arguing, but that's it." And you know, that's his his story there. I haven't really into detailed talk. I was mostly worried about him jumping in and then So, okay. >> We got a name for him yet. >> I haven't got anything from him. >> So, but >> yeah, >> I guess we'll see talk to Jack and see what his >> Okay. Dave W Lf >> 51587. >> Here we are. >> Okay. No. Okay. No. I Cuz >> we literally moved we literally moved here to get them in a better school. We were in Fateville. >> Okay. But I know small towns and I know small town [ __ ] >> Yeah, >> I grew up in small towns. >> Okay. >> She did too. >> Okay. >> Did you >> I can tell you I worked at Fville. >> Rules CR procedure are all the same everywhere in the [music] state and that investigation would have gone exactly this way there or anywhere else in Arkansas. Officer to death investigation. They tell you to walk somewhere, do something, stay here, stay there. You have to comply. >> But when she stepped outside, there should have been no >> Was she refusing to come out at one point? >> She said she wasn't going to come out and she stepped to here and then we said, "Come come over here." Cuz we were trying to separate you guys so we can get the story, right? And then she's like, "No." And then >> then Ryan went to guide her and then that's when it that's when >> you can't go away. You can't interfere. You can't say no. >> Just It's so easy to walk over here and grab. >> Oh yeah. We're just gonna go around the corner. So, [music] um Okay, I'll be right back. Is he good? >> Is he good? >> I don't have any. >> Okay, so he says he broke the vacuum. He didn't break any glass. And she's accusing him of cheating. Hey, 11. Go ahead. Um, she didn't like the whole thing, if you watch, go back and watch it. She said, "You're harassing me." And I'm like, "I've never talked to you a day in my life." But what it was is Chase had her stop in that vehicle. It was expired registration over at Max's Auto. He called for a second unit. I showed up. I never talked to her. And so but it's because I guess husband walked up on his traffic stop and then was like staring at him. So he just wanted to have another evening. >> Okay. >> And he's like, "Well, then I see you everywhere." >> You are in Gentry. >> And I don't sit static very >> and I don't sit static very often. So but okay. So, um, so, so as far as, uh, criminal charges, I mean, obviously if she's got a warrant, doesn't confirm, >> we're going to have charges. >> In the very least, we don't resist [music] it. >> For him, >> it's his property break. >> I mean, I know in the middle of a fight, Was it an assault? Is it an assault? >> Yeah. >> Did he throw it to to intimidate or scare her because you know, >> probably out of anger, but Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. Uh did he throw it towards her, away from her? >> And and and did she do anything to us all him? You know, >> I'm just saying. >> Yeah. >> Uh in the very least, is the guy resisting? >> Yeah. >> So, okay. I'll double check with him on some of those things and then >> if if if not if it was just wreck the damn thing and not not like he didn't like throw it towards her >> to intimidate her or scare her or whatever. >> Okay. >> All right. >> So when you threw the vacuum, describe to me that whole situation. [music] >> Like how did you throw it? Like >> I didn't throw it. I just literally picked it up and >> just slammed it on the ground. Yep. >> Just to Were you trying to scare her? Were you just trying to get her to shut up? Get her attention. >> Yeah, just get her to just go on her. >> Okay. >> But nobody got hit. I didn't hit her. >> Okay. >> Nothing like that. >> She didn't hit you though. No. [music] Okay. >> None of us got >> Okay. All right. So, >> here's what here's what we're doing. You're going to be currently placed under arrest for resisting an obstruction of the investigation. Okay. >> I didn't I didn't mean to. I didn't know WHAT WAS GOING ON. >> SO, here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to read you your rights and then we can talk. Okay. >> I didn't know what was going on. HOW CAN I HOW CAN I I didn't know. Let me see. Okay. >> No, I didn't know. >> All right. You have the >> I know. I know my rights. >> I still got to read them. You have the right to remain silent. You understand? >> Can I get shoes? >> Yeah. I'll get some shoes. >> You have the right to remain silent. You understand those rights. Okay. I need you to say yes or no. >> Be a lie. >> Okay. Then you're going you'll take the charges. [laughter] >> Okay. Okay. Okay. >> You have the right to remain silent. Do you understand? >> Yes, sir. >> Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Do you understand? >> You have the right to talk to privately. I'm sorry. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him or her present with you while you are being questioned. You understand? >> If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning if you wish. You understand? Can >> I talk to my kids? Do you understand that one? >> Yes. >> Okay. You can decide at any time to exercise uh to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Do you understand your rights as they have been explained to you? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> All right. So, we are not going to let your kids come see you. >> Um and the reason being is because I'm I'm not going to bring kids out here to watch your mom be handcuffed. That's just not how we're going to do that. >> Can I >> I promise I I won't do anything. I prom I swear >> it's We're not going to bring your kids out here to see you in handcuffs in the back. Please. unless they see me. >> I know. I've already talked to them and explained to them and they understand what happened and they're not crying. They're not upset. >> Okay. I just want to make sure >> they're they're fine. They're like, "We know mom can't do that." >> And I said, "Okay." Um, I'm going to go get you some shoes. You have them. I'll ask your daughters while they're at. Is that cool? >> You can ask. I mean, I have slides. >> You get you some slides? >> I mean, I don't That's what you can have in jail. I don't know. >> Yeah, that's fine. I'll get them for you. >> Can I have socks? >> Uh, socks. >> I don't know if I can. >> I don't know if you can have them in jail. I'll just get the slides. That way you don't have a lot of stuff to lose. >> Okay. >> Can I talk? >> I'm sorry. >> Can I talk to any of my family? >> Uh, not at this time. >> Okay. >> I did set some keys. Do you have like a bag or something you want to put them in? >> Okay. >> He wants to know she wants her their dad. >> Okay. Oh, I'm in Lucky. Go ahead. >> All right. You said I can make a phone call at the jail, but I don't have anyone's numbers. >> Okay. Whose number do you need? >> Um, I would like Justin's. >> You want to slide out? Slide your feet out here and I'll just wonder. >> I haven't eaten all day today. >> Okay. They'll feed you down there at the jail. >> Oh, what numbers you need? You said Justin's. >> Huh? >> Yeah. >> Just get that one. >> She's requesting. Who's Justin? >> Dad. Okay. Can I get his Do you have his phone number? >> He went in there to get the phone. >> Okay. She just wants that and I'm going to give it to her so she can make that call when she goes to jail for whatever if she needs it. So, >> okay. >> So, I just want to >> that I don't have the number. >> The girls do. >> Girls do. >> Okay. >> What's her name? Melissa. What's mom's name? >> Melissa, I believe. Um, Melissa. >> Hey, uh, Justin Hayes. Detectives Fuentes with Gent Police Department. >> Hi, detective. >> What's her name? Melissa. >> Mom's name. >> Uh, Melissa. >> Melissa's going to jail for warrants and uh, obstructing and resisting arrest. And David is about to go to work and he was hoping you could pick the girls up. >> Okay. Do do you know where they do you know they live here in Gentry? [clears throat] >> Yes. >> Okay. I don't know when he goes to work, but yeah, he was hoping you'd pick him up. >> Yeah, I can do that. >> Okay, I'll give you back to the girls. >> Yeah, I need his number for her so she can have That's fine. I'll do it for him. You good. I just need his phone number. Hey, sir. This is Officer Sha for Ginger Police Department. What's your phone number so I can give it to Melissa so she can have it when she's down there? 479. [music] [music] >> They're pretty tight. >> I know. That's why I'm I'm going to I'm not I'm not So, they're not built for comfort, but I want to make sure they don't lock up on you and get crazy tight on you. Okay. So, what I'm going to do is I'm going to I'm not taking them off. I'm just loosening them. Okay. Okay. So, that's that one. There you go. >> Oh, you're good. They're good. Do >> you mind patting her down? All right. She's going to pat you down. Make sure you don't have anything on you. >> Well, I was, but it was like it wasn't loud. Then take that left hand off. >> I just looked over and I saw it. I was like, "Hey." All right. I'm going to fix this cuff because it looks like it's a little janky. Okay. Is it this one? >> Which? Uh, okay. >> I'm going to take this one off. >> All right. Do not go any quick. >> All right. So, what's usually better is just to put your hands together like you're praying and then we'll go like this and then that way. >> Okay. Is that Does that feel better? >> Sorry. I'm sorry. That wasn't >> Is that good? Yes. >> Okay. All right. Go ahead and have a seat back in the car. >> Is that Is that going to hurt? I >> Officer, I promise I can you put him in the front. I won't >> I can't put him in the front. I'm not going to put him in the front. >> I don't know how I'm going to be able to sit down without falling. >> Okay, I can help you in if you want to sit down like sit straight back. There you go. Okay, there you go. That better. Okay. We can see. I'm just trying to >> No, I understand. >> [music] >> Hey, he's going to be a home. That's going to be a homeless guy out of Decatur. I've already ran. Unless he's got new warrants. >> She wants to leave these these here. All right. >> Who's transporting her? >> I am. >> I'd rather not. >> I'd rather a female transport her. >> Okay. Well, >> you don't know. >> So, he's like, I don't he doesn't want me to transport her. He want a female to transport her. But >> he did. I just wanted you. >> Everything's on >> in the end. This case was about far more than a heated argument. Officers arrived to investigate a reported domestic disturbance, but the situation quickly became more complicated when Melissa refused repeated instructions to step away and cooperate with the investigation. Witnesses gave conflicting accounts about what happened inside the home. The alleged slap was never clearly established in the footage, and officers also had to deal with reported property damage and an outstanding warrant. What ultimately changed the course of the night was Melissa's resistance during the investigation. She was taken into custody for resisting and obstructing the investigation. While the questions surrounding the argument and property damage remain separate, issues cases like this show how quickly a domestic dispute can escalate once police arrive and how a few decisions made in the heat of the e moment can completely change the outcome. 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