A body-camera video posted on October 28 brings an older Florida traffic stop back into view. The woman said she had been sleeping in a U-Haul. Another driver accused her of hitting a car and leaving.
BodyCam Uncovered dates the encounter to February 5, 2025. In the recording, the woman says she was on her way to an Airbnb when police stopped the van.
Officers call her Allison, though her full name remains unconfirmed. She denies knowing she hit another car and offers to give the other driver her insurance details.
The stop ends with officers arranging a trip to jail and towing the van. Guessing Headlights could not independently confirm her booking details, the full list of charges, or the court outcome.
A Tight Squeeze
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The other driver says she was in a through lane when the U-Haul tried to get around her to reach a turn lane. She says the van struck the rear of her car, then carried on. After pulling up behind it, she called police and followed until officers arrived.
While giving her statement, the other driver says she honked and waved to get Allison’s attention. She feared that once someone returned the rental van, finding its driver would be harder.
Allison gives her own account of what happened. While trying to reach the turn lane, she says she went onto a curb and felt several bumps.
She describes asking a man in a nearby car whether she had hit anything. According to Allison, he said he had not seen anything and got out to fix her mirror. An officer asks how the mirror became damaged and why she did not pull over to check.
At the stop, officers repeatedly direct her to turn off the van and step outside. They handcuff her as she begs them not to arrest her. One officer tells her she is in custody for obstruction.
Everything Inside
Allison says she had been evicted after her roommate left without paying rent. She had sold her car, and an uncle sent her $400 so she could book somewhere to stay. Her dog and rabbit were also in the van, leaving officers to arrange care for both animals.
During the search, officers discuss finding pipes, a scale, copper wool, and bags of white powder. Allison denies knowing what the powder is and says other people had been with her. We could not confirm what the powder was or whether she faced a drug charge.
An officer also checks whether she is impaired, while Allison insists she is exhausted. After checking her, he tells her he will not charge her with DUI. He does not believe she is impaired.
Before transport, an officer explains that the van will be impounded and that she will need to contact U-Haul about her belongings. “That’s everything I own,” Allison says. “That’s all my clothes.”
All parties are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.