HPD releases bodycam footage of arrest of Hawaii Rep. Matthew LoPresti’s for suspected DUI

Honolulu Police officials released body camera footage showing the arrest of Hawaii Rep. Matthew LoPresti for suspected DUI from mid-June. LoPresti was arrested on June 16 in Ewa Beach.
Courtesy: Honolulu Police Department

[@kattiecummins2416]

I ❤ that officer he was polite and fair and stuck to his guns and gave no special favours everyone should be treated the same thank u 👮‍♂️🚔👮‍♀️for your service

[@shayemarina7930]

It was also very nice of him to go park the car. He could of had it towed.

[@TheConstitutionalGuardian]

Definitely was polite, but still did not follow the law for an arrest!

[@dorothygillette3518]

If that was anyone else they would have towed the car . That that was full on favoritism.

[@nancyjackson8690]

No favours? The car would have been towed for anyone else.

[@cherylpoole3543]

True but he I giving special favors

[@MaureenKo1]

Being so uncooperative is not very wise. From objectionable to combative, you can hear “Matthew’s” escalating and narcissistic self saving busha and he sounds like a whining drunk. Those are two very patient, professional officers. I greatly admire them both. They are working on behalf of all innocent people who are hurt by drunk drivers and my friends and family have been among past victims. They don’t belong on the road. Thank you Officers.

[@JoeKyser]

Well usually drunk people dont always have the best reasoning. It would probably help if they just didnt plan on driving

[@Yor_gamma_ix_bae]

Sobriety tests are fake tests and they can literally lock you up if you do them. Stop being ignorant you have no idea what you are talking about.

[@Yor_gamma_ix_bae]

But yea otherwise being polite is important .

[@priscillaastling8707]

@@Yor_gamma_ix_bae be polite and escape from them as fast as you can.

[@eliot3010]

Yeah, typical

[@rickyay26]

Lol the officer is like “Matthew, Matthew I need you to cooperate” as if he’s talking to a child and trying to reason with him LOL.

[@BigNr3d]

..because he is a toddler

[@raynelee6290]

Pretty much 🤣

[@lisalogan8587]

I love the officer. He was beyond professional and fair. Unfortunately, he was dealing with an entitled politician.

[@globe2555]

He was dealing with a spoiled brat.

[@caldelt]

He told the woman that his safety is her "most concern".

[@Arykperry]

Actually the officer only asked if he wanted to voluntarily take a test then lied after the fact about not being able to inform him of the consequences in advance. This will easily beat the case with an attorney

[@TheConstitutionalGuardian]

@@Arykperry Officer never had RAS, definitely did not have probable cause.

[@Raccoon_Mama.]

@@TheConstitutionalGuardian AWOL & BRG.....haha, always a couple of cop hater trolls to act like fools in the comments...good job guys!👍

[@sherrisRN]

What a very professional officer! What a jerk politician.

[@ralphhood884]

Top notch police work from all the officers!

[@kalkeikuu]

Cop seems calm and cool, not abusive of power.

[@anonymousdelta7339]

That’s how most police encounters actually go. Not all, most.

[@gforceforever]

His parents should be most proud of their son. He is exemplary.

[@anonymousdelta7339]

@arnulfo quintero Right, depends on how it goes. But most are like this.

[@derekclem7939]

Except for parking a car when it should have been impounded.

[@sabrinaa.2432]

The cop handled the situation very professional. Yes, no favoritism, treated like the rest of the public.

[@glorybelieve9010]

No FAVOURITISM😤 Are You kidding ME🤷‍♀️ When was the last time You’ve seen Them Give a “Courtesy Ride” HOME🤔 N E V E R. On top of THAT, NO TOW‼️ Complete FAVOURITISM😱

[@lisalogan8587]

Entitlement!!! This officer was professional and most fair. Entitlement!!!! Possibly wrong with government???

[@mariannerivera2720]

EXACTLY!! I LOVE WATCHING THIS KIND OF VIDEO, SOME OF THOSE COPS ARE RIDICULOUS!

[@doodpiss2374]

Are you jokeing he stopped the tow u fool

[@glcmranger421]

@@glorybelieve9010 Yes! I thought I was going blind and deaf after hearing so many of the comments about no special treatment. Also, what’s up with all that audio bleeped out? Surprised they forgot to bleep out the part where his LT asked if the body cam was still running when he explained the favors he was giving this politician. I’m pro good police work, but when will they learn that you treat EVERYONE equally. Show another bodycam video where you have a regular member of the public a “courtesy ride” and call off a tow after a DWI arrest. Who do you think you’re fooling Hawaii PD?

[@mariannerivera2720]

OH MATHEW YOU WILL BE SO EMBARRASSED WHEN YOU SEE THIS SOBER😆😆

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Professional Police Work! Good job Officers! This is how difficult it is to deal with drunk drivers. Multiple times he was told what to do - multiple times - how many times do they have to explain this??! What a painstaking situation for Police - all while cars are ripping by!!

[@notozknows]

That was a good deal with blowing BA to drive your car home, never, ever heard of that before. I bet that was the very first time and last time he ever does that. Although she refused, I woulda to. Cops will pull her over next.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

@@notozknows Nah - HPD does courtesy transports all the time.

[@notozknows]

@@QuantumOfSolace1 They offered her to breath into machine and if she blew low enough, they woulda let her drive home, nobody ever said anything about a 'courtesy ride'.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

@@notozknows You best watch the video again 29:29 Courtesy Transport 31:15 Courtesy Transport 31:25 Courtesy Transport

[@joezullo7792]

Great officer. You couldn't ask for more. What a f____ed-up up thankless job they do, dealing with drunks, jerks, felons, haters, emotionally unstable people. God bless them.

[@sarahlu7797]

Absolutely.

[@rolux4853]

Cops really shouldn’t be dealing with drugs😉

[@rayfujimori9833]

Here we go again another politician DUI that will get a slap on the wrist.

[@pvh333]

And that was supposed to be "no special treatment"? Since when do cops drive the arrested person's vehicle to a parking lot to save them the cost {etc} of towing??!! Not for me & you, fellow citizens!

[@raynelee6290]

@@pvh333 By all means the ppl would be paying for it anyways.

[@spicyirwin5835]

If we vote corruption out, this wouldnt happen. John McCain thought campaign refinance law would solve that bc they r beholden to the $ millions given to them to run & they end up owned by the corps they wanted shut down. Liz Chaney has integrity, honor & wanted the ppl to know the truth yet Wy chose to go with the lies.

[@clownfish7776]

That officer exemplifies the meaning behind Hawaii's Finest. Wish more cops were like him.

[@rayfujimori9833]

More I listen to this guy the more I wonder how this guy ever became a politician,.wait he a politician he lies for a living. How else did he get elected. LOL

[@caymanchristopher7014]

Sounds exactly like every politician I have ever known.

[@spicyirwin5835]

Some dont. Doris Matsui, Jackie Spier, late John McCain, Adam Kinzinger, Liz Cheney & etc.

[@carmendiamondprincessanduj8630]

At least the cop was compassionate enough not to leave her stranded. Good officer!

[@bryanrizzo9377]

Never cop an attitude with the cops cuz things won't end well.

[@debc8260]

The police officer is so professional and calm, Matthew is clearly drunk. Great job HPD! Back the Blue!

[@thaimassage23]

Expired car insurance? So if Matt had gotten into a car accident and someone was injured or killed then what?

[@debc8260]

@@thaimassage23 good point Ward!

[@tekay44]

@@thaimassage23 then they would handle it. wtf. they did fine here.

[@rickyay26]

Good to know our state reps think they’re above the law. Why do these guys get a slap to the wrist compared to others?

[@walkingman8943]

@@user-db9lz2yl7i nah. Citizens that are not serving their city, county, state and/or country in elected office would be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The story on this arrest is that the investigation is still ongoing... 🤦🏼‍♂️ All the evidence needed for a successful prosecution has already been collected, yet they are still investigating? Let’s hope this isn’t a white wash waiting to happen.

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

He's a Democrat

[@BigNr3d]

@@zzzxxzzz3248 100%, Pelosi's husband set the bar real high for the squad of idiots.

[@lesleyhughes3174]

@@zzzxxzzz3248 👈🙄🤯

[@DukeofGames50]

@@zzzxxzzz3248 god that's so narrow minded, thinking like reps are christlike. That's so villainous

[@bf3367]

Now that he's handcuffed he wants to take the test. lol! He thought it was his right to debate the sobriety test. Kudos to the officer for his patience.

[@thaimassage23]

Maybe wanted to impress the officer(s) on his balance abilities.

[@pacificprincess5849]

He’s a beautiful example of professionalism & how police should be 💯❤️

[@purplenights1]

So he simply asked what the consequences were if he refused the field sobriety test. Why didn't the officers tell him, so he could make choices that were less restrictive? This is simply not fair. Glad I don't live in a dump like Hawaii.

[@bf3367]

@@purplenights1 Okay. Aloha!

[@peterlynch6744]

Mahalo HPD. Please stay Safe !!!!!

[@Adeline9418]

He's so drunk he can't say yes or no?? He knows he's pretty much screwed.

[@rryan8005]

Police Officers need to get paid more money for the job that they do.

[@lh.4787]

My bruddah you are the best at what you do you gave that lady every chance an yet they try to get there way around brother be safe at what you do an your fellow officers awesome work hope to meet you someday but not in this situation take care an be safe..

[@christinahaswell8468]

One if the BEST and most professional officers I've seen in a long long time! Let him be the model others officers strive to be. Thank you for your amazing service, sir!

[@burntendz]

Your welcome

[@auneseaunese3052]

She said, “it’s a moment of passion”!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@surfer69bob]

Do they realize the whole event is being recorded? And is this lady his wife?

[@debbiemeyer7666]

Awesome job, Officer! You went above and beyond making sure the vehicle wasn’t impounded because she couldn’t find a ride. I’d hope our officers here in Bakersfield, CA would do the same for me, although neither of us drink and drive. One of us is always the designated driver.

[@islandhi2u]

"No probable cause" ? The cop stated he smelled alcohol! Typical politician who don't take responsibility and abide the laws!

[@sandib4234]

You guys did an awesome job having to deal with these two whine babies!👍🤗💗

[@anthony_hw]

LoPresti was arrested and convicted in 2001 for drunk driving, according to Hawaii court records.

[@spicyirwin5835]

Funny how he deflected calling the officer a liar while he was lying. Thank God for cameras & if he didnt know what he was like under alcohol, he does now!

[@Aztec339]

@@spicyirwin5835 wow, a researcher too.

[@ksk6101]

These two are common. Common as in entitled politicians and their families thinking they are above the law.

[@minhdang423]

A politician who can’t pay his insurance?😂

[@anonymousdelta7339]

I’m so glad I don’t drink let alone drink and drive. That must suck to suck 🤣🤣

[@priscillaastling8707]

It is typical of drunks to need things repeated numerous times. Drunks circle repeatedly. Drunks have foggy and often belligerent thinking and reactions. You can’t explain things to drunks.

[@pacificprincess5849]

Perfect breakdown 💯

[@priscillaastling8707]

@@pacificprincess5849 if someone drunk calls you, hang up. If a drunk confronts you on the street, escape quickly. Never ride in a car with a drunk. Arguing with a drunk is futile. Save your breath and energy.

[@spicyirwin5835]

Some of the nicest ppl r the meanest when drunk! Dont know why that happens. Johnny Carson claimed to have had that prob also.

[@1hdgurl]

Absolutely

[@wavy.m3]

the dude doing a burnout right next to them and then going like 100mph is my here lmao

[@luvthyself2041]

Matthew says this is rediculous? What’s rediculous is HIS attitude. That’s what’s OUTRAGEOUS

[@jamesdolan9702]

Something is wrong with anybody who votes for that guy.

[@waro808]

That don't seem like a glorious job, can't imagine dealing with those attitudes daily. Good job keeping calm and explaining.

[@punawelewele]

Looks horrible. Getting involved in domestic disputes, ushering the mentally insane and inebriated away from businesses, ticketing people who are already struggling to pay bills. And they don't get paid near enough.

[@4utoxic]

So, if you are a politician, you get the officer that arrested you to park your car. If not, your car is just getting towed. Good to know.

[@shaydelady1508]

I don't care if this guy is a Dem, Rep, Ultra MAGA or Indy.... HE is a Representative!!! He needs to be recalled and done with politics...PERIOD!!!

[@pikachu7118]

Fair play, don’t drink and drive or have passionate moments when you do. 💔💔💔😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nancyjackson8690]

Patience was his virtue. He went out of his way for her. Hope that she was thankful! But probably not.

[@catchumifyoucan]

Big shakas to that officer. So professional and polite

[@ivykaneshiro7554]

👏👏to the officer…he was polite and well mannered…so much patience to these people…shame on them…just obey the officers..cooperate….

[@janety.1323]

Is it really coercion for the officer to tell him if he refused testing he'd be arrested? Because they always seem to do that if/when someone refuses a breath test. Or that you'll lose your license for a year if you refuse testing.

[@limner123]

You usually can refuse a field sobriety test or roadside breath test with no direct consequence, except they arrest you anyway. An official breathalyzer test or blood test, depending on jurisdiction, is mandatory and comes with penalties for refusal.

[@limner123]

And your original question, that’s a legal argument, that apparently works in that jurisdiction, to say it’s coercion.

[@LouieNJ]

@@limner123 what happens when you refuse the field tests but they get a warrant for your blood and you pass? I assume they drop the charges and you got a lot of wasted time. I ask because I have heard of sober people failing field tests.

[@limner123]

@@LouieNJ It depends on if you refused the does-count-in-court breath tests, based on jurisdiction, if that comes with a punishment. They SHOULD drop it all but I’ve watched some court cases where the initial charges are dismissed and the defendant is still fighting secondary penalties, incurred while not cooperating with the first charge. So wasted time is best case scenario, and it depends on the prosecutor to which your case is assigned, as well as the politics of their office. So you can’t assume, and everyone should get a lawyer.

[@limner123]

@@LouieNJ And on sober people failing: it’s less about deciding if you are intoxicated and more about gathering evidence to support their assessment. I’ve heard that if you aren’t over the limit on the breath test but you’ve taken fst’s, you’ve made it harder for your lawyer in court. But the breath (or blood) tests, even the field one which isn’t valid in court, are much less subjective than the fst’s; challenges to any of those are based on the accuracy and/or calibration and maintenance of the equipment, and the certification of the person running it. Fst’s, for the record, are as much about your ability to listen to and follow complicated instructions as about the actual steps. The difficulty for even sober people to do the steps is just why it makes it harder in court, because it makes errors they can tick off on the list. And the conversational stuff when they approach your car is a big test too. Do you seem impaired? is as important as Did you just come from a bar? in the actual arrest decision.

[@mikecadiente1969]

good job officers for being patient

[@RJ67.]

It just pisses me off that these parasites get off repeatedly when a normal tax-paying hard-working man would have been nailed to the wall for doing the exact same thing I'm tired I am sick and tired of this double standard for these corrupt politicians.

[@daviddemotto8769]

Sounded like the officer was his parent! Way to go HPD

[@DavidZaG-]

never agree to a field sobriety test

[@darynyamada502]

HPD has the hardest job. Support them.

[@benchavez7045]

After the police officer was fired, he was never seen again.

[@sekichdawn3913]

This police officer was fired? 😮

[@jeannecarroll7729]

That officer was so nice🌸

[@WRITING-DRAGONS]

A U.S. Representative makes mistakes, too. But refusing still has the same penalty as other citizens.

[@dangingras7]

I've watched at lot of these drunk driving arrests. Cop says "no special treatment" .......but......1st I've seen where the police drive the car to private property to save the tow and then give a ride home to the passenger!! Show me another arrest video where that happens. For sure special treatment!!!

[@opieutt9038]

They did that for me years ago and I'm a nobody. Then they drove me home. Being courteous goes a very long way.

[@Aztec339]

I also was let go…totally. Not even a ticket. Cops took me home. I was drunk and bumped into a limo at a red light. I was shocked but wasn’t going to question. Big difference I did. I admitted I was drunk! Way drunk! They didn’t even give me a breath test. It can happen. I think cops just appreciate total honesty, which they seldom get from drunks. Just sayin.

[@Pwi691]

Good work 5-0 ! Keep them accountable 👍

[@whitewolf7664]

This never make sense to me. As a society we constantly are saying don't drive impaired, don't drive distracted yet if you pull over to answer the phone, text, or have an intense conversation you get stopped. This guy make a responsible decision to pull over to talk, now if they were making out or extremely intoxicated, I would agree with the law on this but they were not. Laws should be made to protect not harass or impede. Not all drunk drivers are impaired. This guy did not seem incapable of driving home safely. We need to start focusing on reckless drivers off the streets, not all drivers.

[@dorthymcbride3384]

Another Rep making A.. of himself! DUI???

[@michaelbehlin4440]

Kudos HPD!

[@danidb2340]

I crack up everytime she says a moment of passion

[@mangokane11]

Recognition is deserved! Hpd! And kitv4!

[@woodyahh2110]

You have the right to remain silent So be silent

[@eliot3010]

First of all, Much Mahalos to the arresting officer, straight up and down by the book, the professionalism and training showed out, defusing the situation, before it could escalate, as well as his back up for responding, secondly quite an embarrassment,, for a political member, trying to come up with varying excuses, not realizing he was only slowly hanging himself (first they were in a moment of passion, then they were in an argument, did he forget his viagra?) definitely not the first politician to be arrested for a crime, as "Hawaii's Political Corruption", once again "Rears it's Ugly Head", nevertheless, Thanks again, to All the Brave Men and Women of Hawaii's Police Department, for your continued Service and Dedication and for "Putting Your Lives on the Line" every day and every night, to protect "The People and The Aina of Hawaii Nei"! 🌞

[@TheConstitutionalGuardian]

Definitely not by the book! The police did NOT initiate a traffic stop; the officer had no probable cause for an arrest; the smell of alcohol alone is not probable cause as Hawaii does not have a zero-tolerance law!

[@eliot3010]

@@TheConstitutionalGuardian unfortunately, it dosen't really matter what you or I say, Hawaii's Legal System is "So Corrupted", this fool a$$ "Privaleged Politicain" went to court and the judge dropped the charges, just like the other drunk "Privaleged Female Politician", whose DUI was dismissed by Hawaii's Courts, why waste my time, "Lose Money" Hawaii's Justice System,, "So Pilau", but if was one regular "Joe Blow" weekend in jail, wait for court Monday morning, plead, release, set court date, go see PD, whoop dee doo!!!

[@TheConstitutionalGuardian]

@@eliot3010 believe it or not, people have rights, even when they have been drinking! You need a better understanding on the process of law. The judge granted LoPresti's motion to dismiss the case for lack of probable cause; PC is the totality of the facts or evidence that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a crime has been or will be committed and the person arrested is involved in that crime. You cannot arrest someone solely based on the smell of alcohol. If the driver had been driving and serving in and out of his lane, an officer could initiate a traffic stop, which is considered RAS, enough to investigate. Most times, the evidence of the driving and possibly the slurred speech or a person is enough to arrest someone on the suspicion that a crime might have been committed. That would be enough for solid evidence to charge someone based upon the BAC level!

[@barbarabeard6017]

@@TheConstitutionalGuardian so the officer was supposed to ignore the fact that the vehicle had flashing lights on the side of a high-speed Highway which created a potential hazard for Lane three traffic and everyone else on the highway distracted by the lights, because he was not totally off the highway and completely onto the shoulder, the tires were sitting on the white line or further to the left into Lane 3 where somebody could have rear-ended the vehicle and killed everybody at the high speeds they were going, we're supposed to ignore the fact that he moved his vehicle forward when he saw the officer, ignore the fact that he refused to stop the vehicle when the officer asked him to do so, and I think when he moved the vehicle yet again. All of those actions only combined with the strong smell of odor coming from the driver constituted more than sufficient probable cause! This officer was protecting every driveway on that busy highway and the people in the parked vehicle itself. I certainly hope the driver who does not know the law or care about it or care about others on the highway (constituents?) doesn't get re-elected and you get reassigned. And if it is truly the law that this driving drunk conduct is allowed which clearly endangers the lives of other drivers and passengers, HI might consider changing it.

[@TheConstitutionalGuardian]

@@barbarabeard6017 You're missing the point; the driver parked, or pulled over on the side of the road illegally is a parking violation, not a moving violation. Those actions are not part of a probable cause arrest for a DUI; hence why the judge threw out the case. You cannot arrest someone on the smell of alcohol alone; it is not a strong case. Cases have been won based solely on the smell of alcohol, but most get thrown out if you have a really good lawyer.

[@hapaboy65m87]

good job HPD nobody is above the law.

[@990drifter]

Great professional attitude from Police here and another shameful example of bad behaviour from the entitled many. Well done guys.

[@72stones43]

If you drive drunk you’re not responsible enough to own a gun.

[@eBag944]

The cop is saying that he is not doing them extra favor because of their status but he will do them a favor by having another officer park their vehicle out on a parking lot of a private commercial business. Would he/they do the same to a regular person they arrested? I don't think so. I believe he and his lieutenant they should be counseled and re-trained on their behaviour of giving special treatment to a drunk Congressman and his wife. It's as simple as that.

[@mileshamblen9982]

It doesn't matter if it's been a few hours, alcohol can take up to 24 hours to leave the blood, and it's illegal to drive with any blood alcohol level content... some people are so stupid..

[@thaimassage23]

But if they can pull a few strings, the judge can throw the case out exactly like Hars.

[@mileshamblen9982]

@@thaimassage23 Our judicial system must be adjusted.

[@thaimassage23]

@@mileshamblen9982 It will be when citizens of Hawaii are allowed to carry openly or concealed and the criminals are not gonna like that.

[@mileshamblen9982]

@@thaimassage23 The sub human parasites will always find a way to break law; that's why they are labeled criminals.

[@Aztec339]

A sobering up drunk is sometimes worse.

[@robpace881]

Pretty sure were never going to get the video of Pelosi's husband dui

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

Freedom of information says it has to be released. But it might get accidentally on purpose lost !

[@binnny1533]

Not all police officers are like him. He would be a good instructor.

[@u4tubular]

He actually is!

[@binnny1533]

@@u4tubular raja

[@thomasaiwohi3052]

Excellent service HPD officers. So good to see how professional they are. He showed compassion for both people in the car. Approach Determines Response. Well handelt.In Jesus name we pray amen.

[@sammatsusaka823]

What does Hey Zeus have to do with this?

[@zubetp]

@@sammatsusaka823 sometimes you gotta pray in a youtube comment man, maybe jesus has a youtube account

[@bamahi7142]

Ahhh, I wanted fo see da step, bump....step bump, bump. Pirouette, side step, kick yee haw!!

[@bamahi7142]

@@BruceLortzHI I think when I'm old and grey, I just might very well do it to give the officers a laugh! lol

[@jimmckinnon7148]

@@BruceLortzHI seriously, Reno 911 was a classic!

[@rhondamc3642]

He was arrested and convicted in 2001 for the same charge.

[@debbierice6900]

Giving them too many options!!!! Amazing

[@tanya4691]

That cop, definitely has kids and is a good dad! He handled this toddler perfectly

[@raiderfrankdatank]

it is hard to understand things when you're drunk. With all these deaths due to drunk driving, I don't know why people still drink and drive

[@loriepaix6391]

"It was a moment of passion." She's just as entitled and argumentative, so they make a great couple.

[@monkito69]

She even expected to be escorted home by the cops 😂

[@nicolataylor6950]

When you have to explained the situation multiple times and he's still asking the same f-ing question , would absolutely infuriate me. There are so many options to get home now why people still drink and drive baffles me.

[@jimmycole855]

He didn’t explain the consequences though until he pulled him out the car, you should’ve told him you’re screwed no matter what

[@sabrinaa.2432]

Just watch the whole video, this cop went above & beyond, getting some exercise in while doing it.

[@robertdoran7580]

Love the police, but Too many mutes and beeps! Not getting full info!!

[@charlescrosswhite4845]

If there's anything worse than a politician, it's a drunk politician. 🥴

[@nathanielaustin1420]

Why is he refusing to comply and trying to out smart the cops.

[@bohhica1]

Hey, I just noticed that this Dog the Bounty Hunter’s country. He would have this problem solved by now.

[@jimmckinnon7148]

Was. Unfortunately he's gone since Beth passed away. Baby Lisa is still on the 5O's radar...

[@kimd.4160]

What's the point of releasing the video when the majority of it is mutedplus officer is showing favoritism. He wouldn't have do that for anyone else. Car would have been towed

[@judynelms4265]

Thank u Officer for the polite way you do your job no arguing just this is the facts, God bless you Sir

[@marilyn4804]

Why so much redacted audio ?????

[@yvonnemurphy2172]

WHY do they bleep out sections of the conversation and blurr out alot of arrest?? He's Hawaii Rep big deal he's drinking & driving. As office said he wouldn't give him any special treatment. Great honest cop!!

[@punawelewele]

I didn't listen to the whole video but they'll usually edit out personal information like phone numbers, addresses and names of family and friends. Also if there is a ongoing investigation or court case they'll often edit out information pertaining to the case.

[@alfrdup]

These officers are very nice..Where I live they would both be booked already! Hope he doesn't start to cry because he doesn't want to take the test, too little too late.

[@karonnemetz7376]

Kudos to the Officers who handled this. No special favors? Moving their car? Giving her a ride home - Hmmm. Insurance expired?

[@AMS-ri3xm]

Great job HPD 🤙

[@tindog999]

Good on the Cops! These State Reps think that they are untouchable! I hope he gets the same treatment as you or I would. No get outa jail free card!

[@bonniehooten3629]

Yes please let me get an Uber from here so I can get home to get our OTHER car to drive DRUNK to go get the OTHER DRUNK DRIVER from JAIL🤦 DO THESE PEOPLE EVER THINK ABOUT ANYONE'S LIVES THAT THEY ARE PUTTING IN DANGER???🤬🤬

[@storm2000808]

I think the police officer should have warned Mr. LoPresti that he would be placed under arrest if he didn't take the field sobriety test before letting him turn it down and arresting him.

[@islandgal500]

Yes, that is the least the officer could have done. Most ridiculous thing I have ever heard that answering the question of the consequences of saying either yes or no would be coercion. He is not leading him to say yes or no by giving him the results of BOTH answers, just information in making his own decision. How hard is it to give unbiased facts: Yes = take the tests, drive on if found to be sober or if can't correctly complete then get taken to station for further blood-alcohol tests, car gets impounded... No = taken to station to do blood-alcohol test anyway and court case with extra charge of refusal to take the tests, sometimes losing your license for a longer period of time (or whatever)? If he knows he probably drank too much, then the no option would be handled better by a lawyer at court time? I think people should know their personal limit if they are driving (1 drink?) or get a ride home!

[@Casinogirl56]

​@@islandgal500 this is Hawaii, it may be some law they have down there, each state is different. I'm sure we have some weird laws in WI that people don't have in other states.

[@islandgal500]

@@Casinogirl56 I'm sure you are right about rules for different areas. I don't live in the US, but I just don't see the point in having things so complicated that people can't make a decision. There should be a way that instructions are listed so anyone can understand their options. Especially at that point when they are not allowed to have legal advice yet. What works for me is staying out of trouble in the first place. I'm a big sissy and would be very embarrassed.

[@Casinogirl56]

@@islandgal500 same....I'm old and a fun night for me is sitting in my recliner with my cat, crocheting.😅🎉😅 I quit drinking back in 2009.

[@carlaroy1763]

There’s just NO reasoning with a drunk person. He will wake up with major regrets after he sleeps it off. Or will he??

[@michaelnicholls8527]

Lippy Espenda use to say every Saturday afternoon on his tv show in Hawaii around 1966 "If you are going to drink like a fish, don't drive swim."

[@angelozachos8777]

This is called a PROPERLY TRAINED ‘officer-of-the-law’ , which are in VERY short supply these days . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@terryduffield5860]

Says who? You? There’s a bunch of great officers all across America. Tons

[@nobot273]

Maybe explaining the consequence of denying a sobriety test would be a little bit more professional and humane

[@pacificprincess5849]

@@nobot273 to someone belligerent, drunk & uncooperative who thinks he’s above the law.

[@terryduffield5860]

@@pacificprincess5849 exactly. These people who hate cops are usually same clowns who think burning down cities when they don’t get their way is okay

[@pacificprincess5849]

@@terryduffield5860 Yes. Ignorance is not bliss, it’s dangerous!

[@whistlewyouwork]

Courtesy transport IS a special favor. I have only seen that one other time and SURPRISE it was also a politician!!! They should be charged for that.

[@ishmaelepling9115]

I think they were just acting the Way these police officers are Helpful. This happened to me in Georgia, police took me for DUI and parked my Truck at a Gas station for me.

[@paulwalsh548]

Poor mathew do we get the violin out for him, and no you were cooperating with them. And even if still parked you had the engine going and in America still classified as driving so next one please so good to see thse idiots arrested and cry.

[@rtrThanos]

Cop 1: Aaaaaye, this lady says we got a moment of passion over here guys! Background Cops: “Aw man, I left my tiara at home!” “Is my mascara running?” “Passionately cuff the drunk bastid.” “I have to pee, who’s coming with me?”

[@TheOpinionator450]

The racers in the background 💀💀💀

[@funwithFred]

How it should be. And it is also how it should be with the quite large amount of drunk driving police officers, too.

[@deesayers743]

Stop talking and get a ride or walk home...period! Wtf do people keep drinking and driving!?!

[@glcmranger421]

Yes! I thought I was going blind and deaf after hearing so many of the comments about no special treatment. Also, what’s up with all that audio bleeped out? Surprised they forgot to bleep out the part where his LT asked if the body cam was still running when he explained the favors he was giving this politician. I’m pro good police work, but when will they learn that you treat EVERYONE equally. Show another bodycam video where you gave a regular member of the public a “courtesy ride” and call off a tow after a DWI arrest. Who do you think you’re fooling Hawaii PD?