On May 24th, 2024, officers from the Medford Township Police Department initiated a traffic stop that quickly took an unexpected turn. What started as an investigation into reckless driving soon escalated into a highly tense and unpredictable encounter. Hi, how are you? I'm Officer Sharkey in Medford Police. I'm going to activate MY BODY CAMERA. QUIET, GIRL. I'M SORRY. THAT'S OKAY. I don't know. Can you use your license? I don't think I have it on me. Where are you coming from? Oh, girlfriend's house. Okay. Where are you headed to? Um my husband. Yeah, I'm going home. Do you know why I stopped you today? I don't. >> So, you were doing 54 in a 40, or excuse me, 53 in a 40 when you were coming out of town on the other side of the traffic light over there. Yeah, I apologize. When was your last drink? Uh about 2 hours ago. How many drinks do you think you had tonight? Only one. Okay. Yeah, only one. I just can't find my license. Oh, here it is. My license. Got it. Where are you going to stop right here? Who's that? That's my father. 101 It might be in my carry-on. I just came in from LA. Okay. My carry-ons are back there. I didn't want to actually Do you mind? What's up? My carry-on What is it that you're trying to find? My license and my registration all of that. Okay. I got you. I'll tell you what, I'll write it down if you don't have it with you. Sure. No, I have it with me. It's literally >> you not go through all your stuff back there. That's fine. That's perfect. What's your first name? Tammy. Quiet, Mama. T A M M Y? Yes. Your middle initial, Tammy? Gerke Jones, it's an L. L E O N or Lynn is L Y N N. What's your middle initial, Tammy? L. That's what I'm giving you. And what's the last name? Gerke Jones, G E R K E J O N E S. It's hyphenated. Stop, Mama. Go. Go back. And what's your home address? It's You had him back, you said? Okay. No, no, no. Uh 50 My husband. Your husband? Are are you guys separated or Okay. >> we're trying to work it out. Okay. And he's Uh Marlton. I got you. Okay. And um The King's Grant. Ooh, that's great. Sorry about that. All right, let me just go look up your information real quick. Yep. And If you need anything from my wallet, I'll give it to you. Okay. I got you. You said you don't have the registration or insurance anywhere there, you know where that's at? It's going to be all in my carry-on. Okay. Just hang loose one second for me, okay? There shouldn't be anything in my wallet. Okay. How do you spell Marlton? No, I'm on a job 104. All right, I was able to find your driver's license here in good standing. I just want to ask you again cuz I'm getting a strong odor of alcohol coming out of the car. When was the last drink that you had? >> on my hands. The dog You could smell it. It's literally on my hands. Okay. When When was the last drink you had? >> That's 2 hours ago. About 2 hours ago. And about how many drinks would you say you had tonight? Um two. I'm I'm a one drink person. I'm not Why don't we do this? I'll have you come out of the car and run you through some basic tests. What's that? Because I have vertigo. Okay, that's fine. We can take all that into account. I'm still going to get you out of the car. I want to separate you from the car at this point. >> Ma'am, I'm asking you to step out of the car. And I'm telling you that I won't. >> I'm telling you to get out of the car. And I'm telling you >> here's what's going to happen. You're required to get out of the car. If you don't want to do the test, we'll deal with that. But I'm telling you to get out of the car. You have to get out of the car. I don't have to get out of the car. I know my rights. My My father Ma'am. Ma'am. >> Okay, go ahead. You're wearing a badge around your neck. You're saying that that's from your father. Yep. Okay. This case law that tells me that you can get out of the car. It's Pennsylvania versus Mimms. So for any reason, I can get you out of the car. At this point, I'm asking you to get out of the car. >> getting out. Okay. Then you're going to get arrested for obstruction. >> You're not. Ma'am. Step out of the car. Ma'am. Ma'am. I know my rights. Ma'am. I know my rights. Ma'am. I know my rights. >> Step out of the car. I know my rights. >> I do. I absolutely do. You have no idea who I am. You don't Ma'am. I know my rights. I'm telling you at this point to get out of the car. If you refuse to get out of the car, you're going to be placed under arrest. At this point, you are not under arrest. Step out of the car or this situation's going to change. >> No. Okay. No. Get off of my car. >> Okay. Now you're under arrest. No, I'm Step out of the car. No. Step out of the car. No. Get out of the >> Step out of the car. I'm not. Are your body cams on? Yep. Are your body cams on? >> Ma'am, get out of the car. Ma'am, get out of the car. No. They're trying to force me out of the car. I know my rights. You know I know my rights. >> Ma'am, step out of Excuse me. Step out of the Excuse me. Step out of the car. Ma'am, I'm telling you to get out of the car or force is going to be used. Get out of the car. There should not be force being used because I'm in my car and I know my [ __ ] rights. >> Ma'am, get out of the car. Step out of the car. Ma'am, get out of the car. Let go. Get out of the car. >> Step out of the I need a woman present. >> Step out of the car. Out of the car. We're not going to do this right now. You need to get out of the car. Because this is just going to require more criminal charges against you. No, this is going to This is going to cause criminal Come out of the charges against you guys. Step out of the car. No. Get out of the car, please. Out of the car. I am in my legal rights to be here. >> Get out of the vehicle. Ma'am, I don't want to use force against you. Step out of the car. At this point, you're under arrest. >> location. You have my location, right? Get out of the car. I am Ma'am, at this point, you're under arrest. You're resisting arrest. >> No, no, you're making me lose my patience and my rights. Get out of the car. No. Out of the car. You're wrong. 118, start down this way. Ma'am. Ma'am. I am by the sub. Ma'am. >> traffic light by the sub. When you get out of the car, we will call somebody. But right now, you are under arrest. Get out of the vehicle. Out of the vehicle. You will And you will be advised of your rights when you get out of the car. You will be placed under arrest. And you will get another criminal charge. Okay? Are all your body cams on? They're all on. Get out of the vehicle. Get out of the vehicle. Out of the vehicle, ma'am. Ma'am, you've been told that you're under arrest several times. At this point, you're resisting arrest. You're only going to stack your charges. Get out of the car. Get out of the car. Get out of the vehicle. Out of the vehicle, ma'am. Out of the vehicle. Ma'am. Ma'am, stop resisting. Get out of the vehicle. Ma'am, stop. >> Get out of my car. Get out of the vehicle. >> You guys ARE IN MY CAR. >> Get out of the car. You have no idea who I am. Get out of my car. Can't get out of my car. Ma'am, step out of the vehicle, ma'am. And all of these bruises All of these bruises are going to be on me. Just to let you guys know. vehicle. I'm not letting you because this is my car. This is my private property. Now you know. Step out of the car, please. Ma'am, you're going to have to get out. No, until there's somebody Ma'am, you're going to have to get out. Stop. No, I don't. Get out Yes, you do. You're so wrong. I don't have to get out of my car. You have the wrong [ __ ] person. >> Get out of the vehicle. >> the wrong person. Get off of me. Get out of the vehicle. No, get off of me. >> Ma'am, get out of the vehicle. Get out of the vehicle. Get out of the vehicle. You guys are wrong. You guys are in my car. No. If it was legal, sir, if it's legal We're not going to negotiate this. There needs to be a negotiation because you're doing stuff wrong. >> No, we're not. All right. No, we're not. This officer conducted a valid car stop and then determined that you would be placed under arrest for your actions. By my actions because I was speeding? Give me a [ __ ] speeding ticket. You're wrong. You guys are all wrong. Get out of the car. Excuse me, sir. Do not raise your voice and I didn't raise my voice with you. I'm being calm. Ma'am, I made a very quick All I'm telling you is that I'm not getting out of my vehicle. the next officer gets here to get out of the car or we are going to use force against you. If you use force, you guys will all be fired. I promise you that. You have no idea who you're talking to. YOU NOTICE THE BADGE AROUND MY NECK. So go ahead. So go ahead. YOU NOTICE THE BADGE IN MY WALLET, RIGHT? YES. So go ahead. Ma'am, then get out. Then obviously if you're >> BECAUSE I KNOW MY RIGHTS. THAT'S WHY I'M NOT GETTING OUT. MY RIGHTS are in my vehicle. So, get off of me. Please. You guys have no right to grab me. You have no right to search. You have no right to get me out of this vehicle. Get off of me. Now. >> No. Get out of the vehicle. Get out of the vehicle so you will have your time in court, but you need to get out of the vehicle so this doesn't escalate >> So, give me a ticket. I'll have my time in court. Give me my ticket. Nope. You will get your ticket, but if you do if you do take this to the next level, I'll take it to whatever level. I will take it to whatever level. Call your sergeant. Call your sergeant. You're the sergeant? I feel sorry for you. I need you to get out of the vehicle. You hear that? He's the sergeant and he's And I'm giving you a lawful order to get out of the vehicle. >> giving you a lawful order to to let go of me. >> You don't you don't get out of the vehicle. >> And you will You're officer, what is it? What's your name? Me? Yes. >> Matthews. Matthews. Officer Matthews is in my car. >> Yes, he is. And he's going to be further in your car. Block the southbound lane. Ma'am, I don't want you to get hurt. I'm asking you to get out of the car. >> don't hurt me cuz I haven't done anything to none of you guys. >> Ma'am, we are you're coming out of this car one way or another. It's either on your own accord or by force. Either way you're coming out of this car. You're under arrest. >> my car door, which I told you not to. This is my personal property. >> That's all on camera, ma'am. Exactly. >> Okay. Yeah, and we'll >> nothing to hide here. 415 refusal, correct? Yep. Okay. >> Who's on the phone, ma'am? Don't worry about who's on my phone. That's my personal business. >> Oh, okay. >> know where her husband is. Okay. I don't remember where he Okay. Yeah, I'm still talking to you. All you have to do is step out of the car, ma'am. And all I ask for you to let me go. Go. Ma'am. And all I ask Ma'am, get Right. Exactly. Get out of It's cool. You're not and I'm not. >> Ma'am, do you envision any scenario that this circumstance changes right now? Yes. No. Yes. Okay, do you want me No, listen. Don't talk. I'm going to explain to you where this is going. Okay, [laughter] this officer stopped you for a violation. And a And a ticket. I'm all RIGHT WITH A TICKET. I'm talking. Okay. >> And I'm okay with a ticket. You smelled like alcohol. He gave you the opportunity to conduct field tests. You You refused. I medical conditions that subject me not to take a [ __ ] sobriety test. >> under the influence that it's suspicion. You need to come out so we can conduct our roadside investigation. >> not happening. >> You're not getting out, so now we're going to be taking you out of the vehicle. >> No, you're not. >> Okay. Stop resisting. You have one last chance to get out of the vehicle. >> Please. I'm not resisting. >> out of the vehicle. >> need somebody [clears throat] to pay attention. >> Ma'am, get out of the vehicle. Get out of the vehicle. Everything's being recorded. You will have your day in court. I'm not resisting. Write me a ticket and I'll have my day in court. Stop squeezing me tighter, sir. I didn't move. I didn't budge. Why are you acting more aggressive with me? >> Ma'am, we are not going to negotiate this any longer. >> haven't done anything since you came to my car. So, why are you acting more aggressive? >> under arrest. You are under arrest. >> If you have family in law enforcement, then you should understand the actions that we have to take here and that you have your day in court. Okay? >> that >> me extremely tightly and Yes, because we are not going to let go of control of you at this point. You need to get out of the car. You need to go to You need to go to the police station to be processed. You got one more chance and that's it. Okay? Please get out of the vehicle. Please get out of the vehicle. I am the sergeant. I am the sergeant. I am authorizing you to be placed under arrest, ma'am. Please get out of the vehicle, ma'am. Ma'am, ask the supervisor. Okay, you can contact your attorney right after this. You need to get out of the car. And this like you like you said, it is being recorded. So, all of these behaviors, including your own, is going to be recorded and is going to be played for court. Okay, you need to get out of the vehicle, ma'am. Okay? Out of the vehicle. No. No. Okay, step out of the vehicle and we won't hold you tight. Okay, well, you're getting out of the vehicle now. Yes, you are. Yes, you are, ma'am. Let's go. Let's go. Stop. Stop resisting, ma'am. Stop resisting. Stop resisting. Get out of the vehicle. Out of the vehicle, ma'am. Out of the vehicle. Get out of the car. Out of the vehicle. Out of the vehicle. Get out of the car. Get out of the car. Ma'am, get out of the Stop. What do you mean it's not it? You're You smell like alcohol. Get out of the car. Get out of the Get out of the car. Get out of the car. Get out of the car. Get out of the vehicle. Stop. Stop resisting. Then release the release the wheel so it goes up higher. Okay. Out of the vehicle. Yeah, you guys are all going to be in for it like my rights. Yeah, you see I'm not resisting. I'm just resisting getting out of my car. 2018 Outside. There should be a woman on present. That's one. >> We don't have that luxury. >> Oh, you don't have the luxury of having a woman in your staff? >> Ma'am, get out of the vehicle. Yeah, well that's not my [ __ ] problem. I want a woman present. You guys are touching me in a way I don't feel comfortable. YOU GUYS HAVE ME SCARED. GET AWAY FROM ME. OH MY GOD, GET AWAY FROM ME. EXACTLY. YOU DON'T WANT. MY father taught me extremely well. Get the [ __ ] off of me. Right, who's my dad? Only if you knew. Out of the car. Who is my dad? Maybe you should Maybe you should do some more research. >> Saying your dad. I'm going to stop there. Stay on the other side of the road. He comes no further. Hold control. You guys done? Miss, what's your name? >> Give me a ticket. >> What's your name? If you pull me over, do you know who I am? I I don't know who you are. What? Get out of the car, ma'am. Get out of the car, ma'am. We're past it. You are under arrest. Get out of the car. This is my vehicle. This is my vehicle. That's 20 minutes. Right, exactly. They think they don't [ __ ] know. You see if 22 has any additional you can take a start over this way for scene control. Priority one for the Priority one. One female resisting. Get off of my car. No. You want to be arrested? Relax. Why do you want to be arrested? Keep moving, sir. You're going to be interfering with our investigation. Okay? No. Keep moving. Just relax. I just want to ask you guys >> can hear whoever it is in that car, she's on the phone. I'm walking up here just just relax. Get out of THE CAR MISS. WALLY, HELP ME. GET OUT OF THE CAR. Down on the ground. Down on the ground. Stop resisting. Stop resisting. Let go of your leg on the rail. Bobby, they told me Look, I'm outside of my car. What do you know? Like you're not going to have any problem. Yeah, but record everything. Yeah. You got to put it that [ __ ] tight. I mean going nowhere I'm out of my car. You're under arrest. Get around her side. No, no. Read me my [ __ ] rights if I'm under arrest. >> We're not questioning you ma'am. Read me my rights. Read me my rights. I know. >> All right ma'am, let's get you up. No. You want me to get up? All right, sit in the back. We're going to stand straight up on three. One. One, two, three. Up. Turn into the car here. Stop right there. Spread your legs wide. I got to pull my pants up. Yep. Can I have No, I want a woman. You're not I want a woman TO [ __ ] SEARCH ME. >> RELAX. >> NO, BECAUSE you guys are doing it wrong. Relax. No, I want a woman. Nobody's touching me but a woman. Relax. >> are already being rough with me. Nope. >> Relax. You get a woman. Relax. >> I'm sorry you ain't got a woman on your staff. Get a woman. Get me a woman here to [ __ ] touch me. ALL OF Y'ALL STOP TOUCHING ME. STOP. STOP TOUCHING ME. STOP. PLEASE LISTEN. I HAVE DV issues. Stop [ __ ] touching me. Stop [ __ ] touching me. >> Well, you're under arrest. We're going to have to touch you. Get a woman. If you ain't got a woman, that's your problem. >> Listen, we're not going to be searching underneath your undergarments. Ma'am, NO. SETTLE DOWN. NO, BECAUSE I GOT BABY ISSUES. GET A [ __ ] WOMAN TO TOUCH ME. I DON'T NEED ANOTHER MAN touching >> to deal with that aspect of it. >> No, you deal WITH IT NOW. YOU DEAL WITH IT NOW. NO. WHAT TRIGGERS YOU MAY NOT TRIGGER ME. THAT TRIGGERS ME. YOU'RE ALL YOU [ __ ] MEN bothering me. All of YOU MEN BOTHERING ME. BOTHER ME AND THE DOG IN THE CAR. YOU'RE ALL YOU MEN BOTHERING ME. YEAH, WE'RE GOOD. NO. YOU DIDN'T receive a call. All you men bothering me. >> Stop. No, I'm not getting in there and I need a woman. Ma'am. You don't need a WOMAN TO GET IN THERE. >> [ __ ] WOMAN TO TOUCH ME. YOU MEN HAVE TOUCHED me inappropriately. >> Ma'am, we haven't TOUCHED YOU INAPPROPRIATELY. >> [screaming] >> GET IN THE VEHICLE. Get in the vehicle. I'm just looking for my ID. Let's look at my ID. Let's look at my ID for 450. You're good. Slide towards me a little bit. You're good. I got it. What the [ __ ] What is your social? Social uh If I mean well, at this point we're doing a toxicant search. Look through her hand. Uh actually, just stand by with her since someone was physically present with her. This is his work up. I don't want this to nurse. Stay out of the vehicle. The vehicle is stated. Who can take the dog? Do you want him to take the dog? My husband. That gentleman right there? That's my husband. Okay, that's what I'm asking. So, he can take the dog? >> Mhm. Okay. She said I can take the dog. Oh, perfect. Good deal. Where is that? Back seat? Yep. Vehicle search completed? Yep. Car? Yep. Where's the carrier? Okay. What's that? Is the carrier Is that the carrier? >> That's the carrier. All right, I'll get the other side so it doesn't run off. Where is it at? I don't want to open the door and have it run. It's right here. Okay. Here you go. Come on. Hi. Come here. Good boy. Come here. Here. Come on. Here you go, sir. You're probably going to want to take that out of the road. It's an active lane of travel. Okay. Yes, you're good, sir. Have a good day. Yep. All right, search from toxic and center. Central 25 104. Document the time. Vehicle search from toxic. Yep. I just need my husband to take my my purse. I That's all I asked you for was for my husband to take my purse. Stop. If he could take my dog, why can't he take the purse? Turn away from me. Put your other hand behind your back. Can you give my husband >> from me. Put your other hand behind your back. We're not talking about anything until this handcuff is on. Turn away from me. Put your other hand behind your back. Then and you just put my hand on his dog. Like you're [ __ ] right at this point. Like you could hurt me as much as you want. There's going to be bruises for everything. There's going to be >> hurting you. That is the consequence of your You are. I'm hurting. Can you see if there's a female I'm not resisting. in the county jail booking. You do all of that. All I'm saying is just that can you give my husband my purse? That's it. I have medication that I'm in there that I need. The same thing with my bags in there. I just flew in from Cali. Like my bags are in the car. Okay. Ma'am, this is all the product of your own actions. This is not the product of my own actions at all. >> Good. Uh just before we leave, she keeps unbuckling her seat belt. Just going to rebuckle her. All right. She's going to keep taking it off though, but Ultimately, the suspect was cleared by arrest and officially charged with seven offenses including DUI and obstructing the administration of the law. The individual was subsequently released to a third party and their 2023 blue Acura was impounded by the authorities. Please leave a comment and of course don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for new videos. >> [music] >> Mhm.