In a bizarre and alarming incident captured on police bodycam footage, a 35-year-old woman named Mallalerie Griffin was apprehended after a reckless driving spree in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, early Saturday morning. The footage, which has since gone viral, reveals a chaotic scene as officers attempt to detain Griffin, who allegedly sped through a 30 mph zone at over 60 mph.
The incident began around 1:30 a.m. when police received reports of a white BMW driving erratically. Officers quickly located the vehicle and attempted to pull it over, but Griffin initially stopped only to accelerate away moments later. The pursuit escalated, with officers deploying stop sticks in an effort to halt her progress. Despite narrowly avoiding colliding with an officer, Griffin’s driving came to a halt again, and she was ordered out of her vehicle.
What followed was a surreal exchange between Griffin and the officers. As officers approached her car, Griffin was seen laughing, dismissively flipping them off, and making bizarre remarks about the situation. Despite the serious nature of the encounter, she appeared unfazed, suggesting it was all a setup and asking if they could go to McDonald’s instead.
Once out of the vehicle, Griffin continued to exhibit erratic behavior. She tossed a bottle of hand sanitizer out of the window during the initial stop, raising suspicions about her state of mind. Officers noted her laughter and what seemed to be a lack of comprehension regarding the gravity of her situation. She repeatedly insisted that she was not under the influence, despite officers questioning her sobriety.
As the situation unfolded, Griffin’s comments became increasingly odd. She challenged the officers’ physical fitness, suggesting they should look more like her if they wanted to be cops, and made various remarks about their appearance and abilities. At one point, she even demonstrated yoga poses, claiming she could still perform them despite not having worked out in three years.
During the subsequent sobriety tests, Griffin’s demeanor remained erratic. She expressed frustration at the officers and demanded clarity on the tests, insisting they should be written down for her. She made several bizarre claims, including that her driving was a response to being lost and that the police had not asked her about potential medical issues that might have affected her driving.
Ultimately, Griffin was taken into custody and cited for operating while intoxicated (OWI), resisting arrest, speeding, and driving an unregistered vehicle. The incident has raised questions about how such erratic behavior could escalate to a police pursuit and the broader implications for public safety.
As the story continues to circulate online, it serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of some encounters between civilians and law enforcement. The footage has sparked discussions about mental health awareness, the importance of police training, and the complexities of dealing with individuals in distressing situations.