A routine traffic stop spiraled into a heated confrontation after a woman identified as Miranda Thompson clashed with officers over gender identity, physical contact, and accusations of misconduct — before ultimately being detained for suspected DUI.
Bodycam footage from the incident shows the encounter beginning when an officer pulled Miranda over for a traffic violation, claiming she failed to stop properly at a yellow light. What should have been a standard citation quickly escalated when Miranda refused to provide her driver’s license, registration, or proof of insurance.
As the officer instructed her to step out of the vehicle, Miranda objected, repeatedly saying, “You’re putting your hands on me.” The exchange grew tense when she added, “You’re a male — how do you know I’m a female? How do you know what I identify as?” The officer maintained composure, insisting that she sit down and comply, stating, “You’ve made this more difficult than it needs to be.”
According to the footage, the situation worsened as Miranda resisted the officer’s commands, claiming she was being physically handled without reason. When backup arrived, deputies detected a strong odor of alcohol from inside the vehicle and spotted an open beer bottle on the floorboard.
Despite her emotional protests — “I didn’t do anything wrong! He just made a U-turn on me!” — Miranda was eventually taken into custody for failure to comply and suspicion of driving under the influence. During the arrest, she continued to insist she was being mistreated, saying the officer had “hurt” and “embarrassed” her.
Police later confirmed that the entire encounter was recorded on multiple bodycams and will be reviewed as part of standard procedure. The department emphasized that while questions around gender identity and officer conduct are taken seriously, Miranda’s refusal to cooperate and the evidence of intoxication led to her lawful detention.
The viral footage has sparked debate online — with some viewers siding with the officer’s patience, while others argue the interaction revealed a deeper lack of understanding and empathy during tense encounters.
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