On August 16th, 2025, at about 7:33 p.m., officers were dispatched to a reported hit and run. The complainant followed the suspect's vehicle until deputies arrived on scene. During the crash investigation, officers suspected the driver was impaired, so a DUI unit was requested. The body cam footage begins as those investigators arrive on scene. Oh, here to driving fast. I can catch up catch up a pacer. She smells like alcohol. She's saying that they backed into her and she got scared aggressive. So, okay. Okay. Hello. >> Hi. >> Where did this happen at? >> Uh, this happened on I'm just out of breath. Um, on uh um Caner Highway >> and right in front of Monteray >> and this was the spill. She hit her so hard. >> Okay. But where where at where where on Caner? >> Right. Exactly. >> Right. Right in front of Monterey Road intersection. >> What are you saying? In front of what? Where are we talking about? In front of the Planet Fitness there. >> No, there was a there's a plaza on the right hand side. And she wanted me to move my car. And I said, "Ma'am, let the sheriff arrive and then we will move." And she said, "No, I will follow you. I'm not going anywhere." >> Okay, I get that. But I'm trying to figure out exactly where this happened. >> I can show you. I mean, if you >> I'm We're not I can't go all the way back there, but And do the plaza. Is there anything in that plaza you know about? >> I think there is there is a there is a um >> the Mexican restaurant in there. >> Yeah, the the corner plaza right on Monteray in front of um Speedy uh gas station. >> Okay. So you were you were if Speedy marked here, you were here on the intersection. >> The left lane. The left lane. >> And the left lane. >> Yes. >> Okay. K921 199 can 56 for single one. Um, let me get your license, all your guys' license since you're in the vehicle so I can document it. >> And where did she hit you? In the front. >> Uh, no. She hit it from the back. >> In the back. Okay. >> There's a little scratch in there. >> Yeah. >> And she's got >> the left side. >> Okay. Can you copy 28? >> Now, did you hear my behind you? Sure. Did you hear my You did not. >> Dark Lexus. on Friday next time. >> Hello. >> Hi. >> So, >> she back into me >> at on a roadway. So, why did you not stop? >> I did stop. I pulled over. I rolled down my window. I said, "Can we please pull into water's edge?" the um like >> okay, >> you know what I'm saying? Right there. >> She freaked out on me. She said, "What do you mean I'm going to sue you?" Blah blah blah. >> Okay. >> I work in insurance. I see this every day. I'm so sorry. And that's when I went away. She backed into me. >> Okay. So, you were involved in a crash, but you didn't stop, though. >> I did for her. And she's like, "I'm calling the police right now. I'm sorry." >> That's what you should be. That's what happens. You call the police. Okay. Where are you coming from? >> My sister's boyfriend. >> What's that? Was that Oh, is that a a house you were coming from? Okay. >> All right. Do you have your uh registration and insurance on you? >> I do registration here. My insurance is on my phone. I'll give it to you because I am an insurance agent. >> Find your registration first so I can get that and copy your insurance on that. UI operator, right? >> Hello. >> What's going on? Will you come to the house? >> I am. I'm working hard. Are you your speaker? >> Yes, you are. Yeah. Okay. My mom only I mean this person backed into me. I don't know what to do about this. like right in front of mutters the like our diesel place. She freaked out on me in some stupid Hispanic in Texas because I drove. She came out of her car screaming at me. So I panicked and I left. No, she did. And they followed me here. So now I have three police officers in this stupid [ __ ] family who doesn't probably doesn't even have insurance. >> Okay. >> No, they're about to come back from the um >> registration. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Getting there. >> No, they're coming. No, this police officer is screaming at me. Not screaming. Sorry. You're not screaming at me. Sorry. Give me one second. waiting for a ride. I'll be right here. Okay. >> Okay, that's fine. >> Just stay in the car. >> I am like I just came on the gas and I didn't know what to do and they're not here. >> This is um expired. You have a new one? >> Okay. >> I'm sorry. We just >> You still live on drive now. >> Okay. It's still a current phone number for you. Okay. All right. So, so far you gave me an expired insurance and a registration. and try to look for an updated one. Okay. What's a good email for you? >> So, this happened right there um north of the intersection where the car wash is. >> Yes. >> What lane were you in? >> I was in the second to the right. >> I wasn't turning right. I was going straight. She pulled out right and stopped. >> Okay. So, she pul So, she pulled out from another lane or pulled out of the plaza there at Planet Fitness. >> Pulled out from the second lane to the right. So, she was going to turn. She was going to go turn. >> Okay. And pulled out. >> Okay. Okay. And pulled out in front of you and stopped. >> Yes. >> Okay. Then she backed into you. >> Yes. >> Okay. She went in reverse and backed in. >> Yes. >> I have an insurance agent. Like I have it. I just was trying to get it. You can take it on my phone. >> You need a 94. Are you injured? >> Me? >> Yeah. >> No. >> Okay. >> And you didn't The reason you didn't stop cuz she was yelling at you. >> She sc she came out of her car screaming her mind off. And I'm sorry. I'm just You just needed to roll your windows up and just call 911. >> I know. I know. And she's like, "I already called them." But in the past though, that's the problem. >> I did. I understand that. Complete 100% understand that >> you still have insurance. >> No, I'm on my own. >> So, this is not the right one. >> Hey, ma'am. I'm just showing up. What happened? >> I was driving home. She pulled out from the lane turning left on Monterey. She pulled out. She slammed on the brakes. I panicked. I worked at insurance. Like I I caught this sat. >> You drove away. >> I didn't want to drive her away, but she was screaming at me. >> Okay. >> So, >> where were you coming from today? >> My sister's boyfriend's house. >> Okay. >> I did have one beer, but that was it. >> Okay. All right. >> All right. You >> I have no tickets, no accidents. Like I promise I work with insurance. Like I understand the >> difficulty that you guys have. >> Where'd you have the beer at? >> On the boat like 3 hours ago. >> You went to the Stewart sandbar. >> Stewart sandbar. >> Mhm. >> Okay. All right. So, my main concern is >> my main concern is where my parents live now. I don't live here. >> Well, I think that's due to the reason that you took off from a crash. Um, so my main concern is you're based on what I've observed, I smell a bit of alcohol coming from your breath. >> I'm telling you, >> um, I observe slur speech. I just want to make sure that you're all right to operate a motor vehicle. Would you be willing to do some field exercises? >> No. >> No. >> No. >> Okay. Why? Why is that? >> Because I know I don't need to. Actually, let's let's step out of the vehicle just cuz I I don't I'd feel safer if you weren't behind the wheel. Turn it off. >> Okay. All right. I'm telling you to step out of the vehicle. >> Okay, that's fine. >> All right, >> that's completely fine. >> So, you're Why Why aren't you willing to do field exercises? >> Because I know I've had one beer and I told you that. >> Okay. If if you don't or if you're not willing to submit the field sobriety exercises, I will have to base my arrest decision off of everything that we've observed so far. >> Okay. Which is what? >> Which is you taking off from a crash. You're >> I do not take off from Okay. >> Your the odor of alcohol coming from your breath. And also I see you're you're kind of swaying while standing. All right. So I'm going to ask you again. >> Are you willing to submit the field soiety exercises? No. >> No. All right. >> Chris, >> 10:15. >> Okay. >> Ma'am, turn around. >> No. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Thank you, sir. 99. >> Are these comfortable? >> No. Don't know. >> Well, I mean, is there enough room for your Is it >> Yes, but will you at least It's very tight. >> Okay, I can loosen them up. >> Yes, please. Thank you. >> This is your grandparent house. Whose house is it? >> Can we call them? >> We can call them. Do you want me to leave the car here >> and secure it >> or I have to tow it to two? No, you're not toying my car. >> It's a simple yes or no. I don't need your language. I don't need your attitude. >> Sorry. >> So, you want me to secure your vehicle on your parents property here? >> Yeah. Will you close the mic? >> Absolutely. >> Thank you. >> Sorry. I'm not It's all the way deep down. >> I'm not I'm not >> Thank you. >> You have anything on you though? Sticker. >> Who's your mom? Samantha. >> No, that's my sister. Will you call her? Will you answer it? I will answer that. You just worry about this. >> Well, can you answer it because >> not right now? >> Well, I don't want my dad to have a heart attack. So, can you >> We'll deal with that in a second. >> All right. >> All right. That's as loos as I can make it. The other one's just fine. >> No, I'm I'm fine. >> Okay. There you go. >> But I'm not leaving with you guys until at least someone. >> No, you don't have that option. Do you need anything like your wallet or phone? >> I mean, yeah, but you're not going to be in there that often. >> Well, we'll be able to get it from the car. >> Nothing in your pockets or anything? >> Just hang tight. Sweet. >> So box in there. See? >> Oh, it's reeks in here. It's probably in her cup. I don't know if you want to smell it. Oh, definitely. But you just note it. Hey, unlock your car. She's on the other side, ain't she? >> So, what's your password so I can call? >> Can you go Samantha for me? Yep. >> And tell her to meet us at the police station. >> No, you're going to jail. She can't meet you at the jail. >> Well, can I at least have shoes? >> Are your shoes in the car? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Thank you. Will you tell her to meet us there? >> She won't. She can't meet you. I'm going to fill her in though. >> Okay. Thanks. >> Hello. No, this is officer Hyel with City Store Police Department. Hi, just update. She's going to be under arrest for leaving the scene of a crash and DUI. Um, Mar County Jail, but um you're not going to be able to pick her up. She's going to be in there probably all night um based on her alcohol level. um once it comes to a safe and normal alcohol level then they will release her medically but until then she has to stay in there. So usually I tell people probably 8 to 10 hours >> yeah is a is a ballpark. I don't know what her alcohol limit is. So, I don't know what that is, but um 8 to 10 hours is a normal time frame. Um, as of me guessing right now, then she'll have a bond. Yep. Yep. Yep. She'll have a bond and you can get all that at the jail. Um, obviously we're not there yet to even give it. Give us probably like a few hours and you can call there and get the exact bond amount, everything they'll tell you. Um, is her your parents coming home here anytime soon? Okay. Okay. All right. Um, fill them in cuz her car is here. It's either going to I'm securing it here instead of Yeah. at the house here. Right. Um, so I got the keys. Instead of towing it, I'm going to secure it and lock it up. So, I don't know if I'm giving the keys to them if they get here before the officer leaves or the keys are going to go with her. Perfect. Start heading this way then. I'll give you the keys. All right. Now you smell. >> Yeah. Spray it all over. >> The other one one that I put here could probably It looks like shotgun. [Music] >> All right. I did not give you guys permission to go through my car. >> Where's the cuffs? >> They're right here. >> Okay. Why'd you take them off? >> Because you guys made them so loose. >> Step out. >> Put it back on. >> But I did not give you guys permission to go out. I did not step out. >> Okay, that's fine. >> Turn around. >> I did not give Put on tighter. I did not give you permission to go to my car. >> You don't have to me. Oh, that's fine. I'm just telling you I did not give you permission to go through my trunk, any of that. My wallet is open. I didn't give you permission for any of that. I gave you my password. That was it. See, you went through my car, my phone, my wallet. I get back in the car. I'm I'm perfectly happy sitting here. >> You have a 1070 coming? >> No. >> Okay, >> does that make sense? Yeah. >> This is your phone. >> Is it? >> Yes. >> If not, I won't take it. >> It is, sir. I'm sorry. >> I did not give you Yes, it is. But I did not give you guys your keys. >> I asked for my shoes. >> Is this your keys? >> Yes, it is. But I asked for my shoes at the jail. Sierra condominium 1041theast [Music] within the last few hours on fire. >> What was that? >> Oh, your car's getting towed. It's not getting towed from my parents. >> 109, sir. >> 109. >> 1012 adult female 51 CJ 65 starting >> 4887. >> Drive safe cuz I'm not buckled in. So, what are you arresting me for? >> Hello. What are you arresting me for? >> Do you want >> Okay. Did you pull me over when I was driving? What are you looking for? Cuz I asked for my shoes. I did not give you permission to go through my car. You did not give me my shoes and you just went through my car. [Music] >> What did the lady say? She was hurt. Hello. [Music] Can you hear me? You're going to ignore it. That the fact that you did not have a right to search my car and that I never gave you permission for that. and we're gonna recap that and then you'll take me in and then my parents will show up and we'll go from there. But I just want to confirm that I gave you no permission to go through my car. You didn't have a right to pull out my cup, anything like that. You're not going to respond. How can you give me a DUI if I didn't blow or do anything for you? I'm just curious. No response. So, I ask and you don't respond. [Music] >> Okay. >> All right. >> I would choose. I'm not sending. I'm now requesting that you submit to a lawful test of your breath for the purpose of determining its alcohol content. Will you take the test? >> I want my lawyer. >> What was that? >> I want my lawyer. >> So, that's a no. >> All right. If you refuse to take the test I have 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 or if you've been previously fined under statute 32735215 for refusing to submit to a lawful test of your breath, urine, or blood. Additionally, if you refuse to take the test or blood, you just ask me. >> Additionally, if you refuse to take the test I have requested of you and if your driving privilege has been previously suspended or if you've been previously fined under statute 32735215 for a refusal to submit to 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 a breath test I requested is admissible on evidence in any criminal proceeding. Do you still refuse to submit to this test? >> Yes. Okay. >> But I don't understand everything that you said. >> So, would you like me to reread it? >> Yeah. >> I don't understand because you didn't breathalyze me from the beginning. You're not breathalyzing me now. Like, I'm >> That's what I'm asking for. >> But I don't understand the consequences of it. I don't understand that at all. Okay. Thank you. >> So, I am now requesting that you submit to a lawful test of your breath for the purpose of determining its alcohol content. Will you take the test? >> Continue. >> It's a yes or no question. >> Okay, I'm going to say no again, but continue. >> If you refuse to take the test I have requested of you, your driving privilege will be suspended for a period of 1 year for a first refusal 18 months if your driving privilege has been previously suspended or if you've been previously fined under stat statute 32735215 for refusing to submit to a lawful test your breath, urine or blood. Do you understand so far? I mean, I'm not taking it for you now, but I would like to talk to my lawyer and like >> So, are you understanding me reading this? I am, but I don't understand the suspension because I'm >> Additionally, if you refuse to take a test I requested of you and if your driving privilege has been previously suspended or if you've been previously fined under statute 321 32735215 for refusal to submit to a lawful test of your breath, urine or blood, you will 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 in the evidence in any criminal proceeding. You still refuse to submit to this test. >> Yes. >> Yep. >> Okay. >> And I'm not I'm refusing to get out of the car without >> You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. You have the right to have attorney with you prior to, during, or after any question. If you cannot afford an attorney and desire one, the court will appoint one for you. You may stop questioning at any time by refusing to answer further or by requesting consult with your attorney. You understand your rights? >> Yes. >> Yep. >> All right. >> Can I give you my attorney's number? >> Why? Why were all those empty beer cans in the car? >> They weren't empty. They were full. The four Miller lights. Yep. Four. I just bought them. They're on my receipt. They were never opened. You guys opened them, which is that is >> all right. Well, there was a Budweiser. There was two empty. There was no Budweiser. I do not drink Budweiser. There was no Budweiser in my bar. >> There was four Michelobras. >> There's also a half twisted looked like it was shotgun, the Miller Lightite. >> Nope. >> 16 ounces. >> I just told you there. >> And also, what was what was in your cup >> on the boat? It was my twisted tea. That's all I've had for the entire cup. >> In my um I don't know why I'm talking to you. You just told me it was a twisted tea. >> No, >> I did have a twisted tea in my bag. Yes. It was not drank. It was not opened. >> And neither were the Miller. >> They're going to take over. >> Wait a few information. >> Thank you. >> You guys open them. I told you you were not. >> Why did you Why did you leave the scene of the crash? Like you said, >> I'm I have my lawyer. I'm not talking to you at all. You're not reasoning with me. I gave you permission to take my shoes out of my car. You're not reasoning with me. I'm not reasoning with you. There's no chance of that. >> You told me it was earlier cuz they they were screaming at you. >> I'm not rac I'm not having that conversation with you. I already requested my lawyer. We have this conversation. Not doing it again. >> Don't get the security cam footage. or can you not? Nope. So, the only footage is going to be at my parents house when I told you. >> What's your thoughts? Let us know what you think in the comments below. As always, thanks for watching. We will see you in the next video.