July 9th 2024.
A recent traffic stop involving a woman has caused quite a stir after the encounter was caught on police bodycam footage. The incident, which occurred on June 29, has sparked an investigation into the New Castle County police's use of force. It all began when an officer noticed several traffic violations and a suspended registration on the woman's vehicle. The officer can be seen approaching the woman's car in the bodycam video from July 4, instructing her to step out of the car.
The situation quickly escalated as the woman questioned the reason for the stop and attempted to contact her lawyer. Despite the officer's repeated requests, the woman refused to exit her vehicle. "When my backup officer gets here," the officer can be heard saying, "I'm going to pull you out and put you in handcuffs." The bodycam footage then shows officers forcefully removing the woman from her car. During the altercation, one officer can be heard threatening to punch the woman in the face.
As a result of the incident, the woman's knee and elbow were visibly scraped. Multiple bodycam angles captured the chaotic scene, including the woman's resistance and the officers' use of force to restrain her. At one point, an officer accused the woman of grabbing his foot while another shouted profanity and demanded that she let go. A female officer stated that she tried to keep the woman on her side to ensure she could breathe.
In a news release, the police stated that "an officer with the New Castle County Division of Police was patrolling the area of Walther Road and Pulaski Highway when he witnessed a car committing several traffic violations." The officer also noted that the car's registration was suspended and that there was an old bullet hole on the driver's side door with police evidence markings on it.
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer addressed the controversy in a statement on July 1. He assured the public that the incident would be thoroughly investigated by the New Castle County Police's Professional Standards and Use of Force units. He also stated that the Police Accountability Board would review all policies, training, and practices regarding de-escalation and cultural competency.
Despite these reassurances, questions still remain about the specific charges that the woman faced during the traffic stop. The investigation is ongoing, and hopefully, it will provide some clarity on the matter. In the meantime, the incident has raised concerns about the use of force by law enforcement and the need for better training and procedures in these situations.
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