Imagine cruising down a tranquil Wisconsin road, the wind in your hair, the open road ahead…and suddenly, you’re pulled over. Now, picture this: the driver isn’t just any motorist, but a self-proclaimed yoga enthusiast with a penchant for theatrics and a less-than-conventional interaction with law enforcement. Buckle up, because this story takes us on a wild ride through speeding tickets, sobriety tests turned yoga sessions, and a whole lot of attitude.
A High-Speed Encounter on the Tranquil Shores
Our story unfolds in the quiet town of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, where a routine patrol takes an unexpected turn. An officer clocks a white BMW exceeding the speed limit by a significant margin – nearly double the posted 30 mph. The driver, later identified as 35-year-old Mallerie Griffin, initially pulls over but then speeds off, leading the officer on a brief pursuit.
This wouldn’t be the first time Mallerie tries to evade the officers. She stops and speeds off a couple more times, even tossing a bottle of hand sanitizer out the window. Maybe she thought it would distract the officers? In any case, justice was clearly not on her side, as officers successfully deploy stop sticks, bringing the speeding BMW to a halt. “She was hysterically laughing out the window,” one officer later recalled, “I was like, she has to be on something.”
A bottle of hand sanitizer laying on the ground next to a police car
From Traffic Stop to Bizarre Behavior
As Mallerie steps out of her vehicle, the situation escalates from a simple traffic stop to a spectacle of bizarre behavior. She paces, shakes, and launches into a tirade, accusing the officers of setting her up.
“You almost ran me over,” an officer points out, concerned about her erratic behavior.
“No, that was a setup! Oh, you set me up! Did you set this up?” Mallerie retorts, her voice laced with both indignation and a strange amusement.
The officers, visibly taken aback by her reaction, attempt to conduct a routine search and secure her in the patrol car. However, Mallerie seems to be in a world of her own, her comments shifting from accusations to unsolicited fashion advice.
A woman in a pink shirt sitting in a police car talking to a police officer
Yoga in the Back of a Patrol Car?
Safely secured in the patrol car, Mallerie’s bizarre behavior reaches new heights. Seemingly unfazed by the situation, she critiques the officers’ appearance, offering unsolicited fitness tips and even showcasing her yoga skills.
“You’re wearing the wrong clothes, and you had the wrong figure to be a cop,” she declares, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “You lose a little weight, are you okay?”
Her comments, caught on the officer’s body camera, paint a picture of an individual seemingly detached from the seriousness of the situation. It’s as if she’s more concerned with her physical appearance and ability to perform yoga than the potential consequences of her actions.
Field Sobriety Tests or a Comedy Sketch?
Back at the station, Mallerie’s theatrics continue. As officers attempt to administer field sobriety tests, she insists on being questioned first. Her responses are a mix of defiance, non-sequiturs, and unsolicited advice. When asked about her medical history, her answers range from claiming to be diabetic to having PTSD and a “bad reputation in Indiana.”
The sobriety tests themselves become a spectacle as Mallerie, instead of complying with instructions, launches into yoga poses and questions the officers’ fitness levels. She performs a balancing act, claiming to have flat feet while simultaneously questioning if the officers had their feet checked before becoming cops.
A woman in a pink shirt sitting on a bench in a police station
A Breathalyzer and More Unsolicited Advice
As the night wears on, Mallerie’s behavior becomes a mix of defiance and bizarre commentary. She makes assumptions about the officers’ drinking habits, claiming, “Cops are scumbag alcoholics, usually.” She then shares her insightful observation that “you can tell a bad person from the way they stand, talk, and act, and if they listen to people.”
The grand finale arrives in the form of a breathalyzer test, which Mallerie eventually agrees to. Throughout the process, she continues her commentary, critiquing the breathalyzer’s age and questioning its accuracy. Even when providing a breath sample, she can’t resist offering advice, telling the officer, “You should think and lose some weight. You’re a police officer. You should look like me: skinny.”
The Aftermath: Citations and Contemplation
Mallerie’s bizarre encounter with the law finally comes to an end. She was cited for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), resisting arrest, speeding, and not having a registered vehicle. Her antics, while entertaining to some, highlight the unpredictable and often challenging situations law enforcement officers face daily.
This unusual incident serves as a stark reminder that reality is often stranger than fiction, and even the most routine traffic stop can take an unexpected turn. As for Mallerie, one can only hope she eventually found her way home – perhaps with a newfound appreciation for traffic laws and a slightly less critical eye for those sworn to uphold them.