Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin – A troubling incident unfolded on the evening of July 6, 2024, when officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department were dispatched to a Kwik Trip convenience store following reports of civil trouble.
According to the 911 caller, a woman later identified as 27-year-old Alexandria threatened to strike employees before abandoning three children inside the store and fleeing the scene in a white Honda Civic.
The Police Encounter
An officer who happened to be patrolling nearby observed the Civic speeding recklessly through the Kwik Trip parking lot. The officer quickly initiated contact with the driver, who was identified as Alexandria.
During questioning, Alexandria admitted that she did not possess a valid driver’s license and confirmed that she had left the three children inside the store unattended.
When pressed by officers, she gave conflicting explanations:
- At first, she claimed the children were her sister’s, not hers.
- She insisted she had no legal responsibility for them.
- Later, she acknowledged she had agreed to care for the kids temporarily while their mother was at a local fish fry.
“They’re not my kids. They’re my sister’s kids. I don’t know where their mother is,” Alexandria told officers, while visibly upset.
At a Kwik Trip, police found three children left behind by their aunt, Alexandria, who became combative, threatened staff, and abandoned them. When detained, she swore at officers, resisted arrest, and spit on a female officer. With a prior felony, Alexandria now faces multiple new criminal charges.
Dismissal of Charges
In March 2025, prosecutors dismissed charges against Alexandria, citing mental illness at the time of the incident. While the ruling protected her from liability, it raised concerns about child safety, law enforcement challenges, and accountability. The case underscored the urgent need for stronger family support and mental health resources.
