Guadalupe: Deputy narrative on Jimenez traffic stop
Deputy narrative on Jimenez traffic stop
04:40 PM Mountain Standard Time on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
The following is a press release from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office:
Time: 2115 Hours
Date: 05/13/2008
Incident: Traffic Stop
Subject: Rebecca Marie Jimenez
Narrative
INITIAL OBSERVATIONS:
On 05/13/2008 at approximately 2115 hours, while conducting routine patrol in the Town of Guadalupe, I
observed a burgundy four door passenger vehicle bearing the license plate of AZ AAD 4881 traveling northbound
on Avenida del Yaqui, just south of Guadalupe road. I also noticed that the above mentioned vehicle only had
one operable headlight.
Due to the fact that I was currently traveling southbound on Avenida del Yaqui, I turned my patrol vehicle around
and situated myself behind the aforementioned vehicle (AZ AAD 4881) in order to conduct a traffic stop. The
above mentioned vehicle (AZ AAD 4881) conducted a right hand turn on Avenida del Yaqui, onto Guadalupe
road, while I drove behind.
I conducted a traffic stop on the prior mentioned vehicle (AZ AAD 4881) utilizing my emergency lights and sirens.
The vehicle proceeded eastbound on Guadalupe road and pulled into the "Family Dollar" establishment's parking
lot, located on the south side of Guadalupe road, just east of Avenida del Yaqui road.
CONTACTS:
As soon as the vehicle (AZ AAD 4881) came to a complete stop, the driver immediately exited the vehicle and
proceeded to walk towards my patrol car which prompted me to immediately exit my vehicle. The driver of the
above mentioned vehicle vehicle asked, "What did you pull me over for?". I responded, "I pulled you over
because you only have one operating head light, the other head light is inoperable".
The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Rebecca Marie Jimenez (DOB 12/31/1971) asked, "Is there a town
code or something that allows you to pull me over for only having one working headlight?". I replied, "Yes ma'am,
there is actually an Arizona statute that allows me to conduct a traffic stop on vehicle's with only one operating
headlight".
While still conversing at the back of her vehicle, Jimenez was able to produce her drivers license but stated that
she forgot to put her proof of insurance and registration back inside of the vehicle. Jimenez explained that she
was just picking the vehicle up and she knew that she did not have her proof in insurance or registration but had
to drive he vehicle home somehow. Jimenez stated, "Well, if you have to give me a ticket, just give it to me, I'm
just coming back from a town meeting". I asked Jimenez to please have a seat back inside of her vehicle.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
I conducted a registration check on the vehicle and was advised by dispatch that the vehicle was properly
registered. I also conducted a standard license and warrant check on the driver of the vehicle and was advised
by dispatch that the driver's license was valid and without warrants.
As I re approached the vehicle, Jimenez asked, "Are you going to give me a ticket for the broken headlight?" I
answered, "Yes ma'am". Jimenez stated, "Well, I didn't think that Sheriff Joe was going to retaliate against me but
I guess that I was wrong". Jimenez stated, "How do you like working for a Sheriff who racially profiles against
people of color?" I continued to remain silent.
Jimenez stated, "You seem like a nice guy, you should go work for the Phoenix police department". As I began to
explain the citation that I was about to give Jimenez, she stopped me and stated, "You already told me that you
pulled me over for my headlight, I'll just have to go to Judge Melton and take care of it, I don' t need you to explain
it". Jimenez also asked, "What is your name?", as she read my name tag which was situated on my uniform shirt
pocket. I explained that my name is Deputy Brown, badge number S1643 and that my information will also be on
the citation.
Jimenez stated, "Well, your name will probably be in the NewTimes and on the News." As I gave Jimenez the
citation, attempting to explain the infractions and court date and time, Jimenez stopped me again and stated, "I'm
not going to sign the citation, it is my right, I don't have to sign it". I acknowledged that she was correct and wrote
"refused to sign" on the citation.
As I was completing the citation, Jimenez stated, "Can you please hurry up? My daughter has to pee and she is
only six!" I replied, "Yes ma'am" and gave Jimenez her copy of the citation.
DISPOSITION:
Rebecca Marie Jimenez was cited for Registration not in the vehicle (28-2158C), No proof of financial
responsibility (28-4135C) and Driving with only one headlight (28-924A).
Citation #A 747329
Nothing further from this Deputy
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