The Calm Before the Struggle
On a humid Florida afternoon, what began as a routine trespassing call would soon unfold into a chaotic scene of resistance, injury, and questions about mental health, police procedure, and human frailty under pressure.
The woman at the center of it all — later identified in arrest reports as Jerica [Last Name withheld], 28 — was told simply to leave. Instead, she fought.
Come On, Stop. I’m Going to Tase You.”
Body-camera footage and radio recordings reveal how swiftly the situation spiraled out of control.
As an officer approached Jerica, his voice was steady but firm. “Four. Four. Give a shot. Come on. Stop. Come on. I’m going to tase you.”
