This intense bodycam footage captures the physical struggle during the arrest of Waffle House attack suspect Yokeen Lunford in Albuquerque. The clip shows Lunford actively resisting officers, pleading not to be tased while simultaneously ignoring commands, leading an officer to bluntly explain exactly why a taser is being considered. The struggle begins with Lunford making conflicting demands as officers attempt to control him: "Let go of me. Don't tase me, bro. Let go of me now." His repeated pleas not to be tased are directly juxtaposed with his physical refusal to submit to the arrest, creating a tense and rapidly escalating situation for the officers on scene. Albuquerque police officers try to regain control with a barrage of clear, overlapping commands, which are all ignored. The bodycam audio captures the urgent shouts of "Stay in the car," "Hands behind your back," and finally, "Get on the ground," demonstrating the rapid escalation of force required to counter Lunford's active resistance. In a moment of raw honesty, an officer makes it clear why the threat of a taser is on the table, directly linking it to Lunford's non-compliance. He states, "He thinks I'm gonna tase you, bro... Yeah, 'cause you don't f***ing listen." This unfiltered statement cuts through the chaos to provide the core reason for the potential use of force. This physical struggle was recorded on January 21, 2025, during the arrest of Yokeen Lunford following a police pursuit and crash. Lunford was ultimately charged with battery on a peace officer and resisting arrest, in addition to the charges from the Waffle House incident. This video is a powerful, real-time example of how non-compliance directly leads to an increased level of force. It highlights the split-second decisions officers must make when a suspect physically resists and the direct correlation between listening to commands and the outcome of a police encounter. #policebodycam #bodycam #policearrest #lawenforcement

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