What began as a routine traffic stop quickly spiraled into chaos when a mother violently resisted arrest — all while her 8-year-old child sat terrified in the back seat.
According to police, the woman had been pulled over for driving erratically and refusing to yield at a red light. When officers approached her vehicle, they immediately noticed signs of intoxication — slurred speech, glassy eyes, and the strong smell of alcohol.
But instead of complying, the mother became aggressive and combative, shouting at the officers and demanding to be released. As the situation escalated, bodycam footage shows her lunging at one of the officers, attempting to shove him away while yelling profanities.
Her young son, visibly distraught, can be heard crying from the back seat — repeatedly begging, “Mom, please stop!”
Backup officers quickly arrived on scene, and after a tense few minutes, the woman was restrained and taken into custody. Police later confirmed that she faces multiple charges, including resisting arrest, endangering a child, and DUI.
The child was safely taken into protective care while authorities contacted family members.
Witnesses described the moment as heartbreaking — a child forced to watch his mother’s breakdown unfold before his eyes.
One onlooker said, “She just lost control. Everyone could see the little boy was scared out of his mind.”
Police emphasized that their priority was keeping the child safe, saying:
“We never want a child to witness this kind of trauma. It’s a tragic reminder of how