When Shoplifters Think They're Above The Law

When Shoplifters Realize They've Been Caught
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[@kristenlawrence4657]

I was homeless at 19 years old. I got caught shoplifting a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and a hairbrush. I was arrested and taken into the precinct.. while I was going through the process there, I ended up striking up a conversation with a black female officer.. She was asking me why I felt the need to shoplift and how I ended up in this type of a situation at only 19 years old. About an hour before I got released she came over to the holding cell where I was at and she slipped me two $20 bills and told me to go get the toiletries that I needed. I'll be 32 in December and her kind act has always stuck with me. That meant so so much to me in such a dark time in my life.

[@roh41l_vfx]

How are you doing now?

[@Rascal77s]

I hope you're doing well now Kristen.

[@TheDeviIDogg]

There's people who steal for selfish needs and people who steal to survive. There's always resources for when people need it but people never think to ask. There's food banks, churches, police stations, shelters, and many other places that are there to help people. I work for a food bank and we used to make bags of food and hygiene products for people begging and 9/10 said no they wanted money instead and unfortunately we stopped doing that because of how many refused

[@purfecly_impurfec]

Similar but not the same situation with me. A few times a good samaritan lent me a hand up. I always appreciated it and try to pay it forward whenever I can. But...as in another comment here, I refuse to help people begging on the street for that same reason. They do not want items, they want money. And most times it's for alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes. Not all the time but most. For God's sake, you are begging on the street or corner, you really arent in a position to be picky or choosy. Take what you are given and be glad you have someone that gave you the time of day and thought about you. To be honest, I dont even know why I went off on this rant because none of these people that are meant to read this, will. But thank you for listening, whoever you are that is reading this.

[@revolution_is_the_key]

*Your Life literally is as valuable as a summer ant* *thunder_lighting.mp3

[@Veladus]

The look of defeat and despair on that poor homeless woman's face when she gives up is just heartbreaking. It's wonderful that cop decided to spend his own money to help her. Restores some faith in humanity.

[@supra1jzed]

He either is very good at it naturally or responded extremely well to training...reading people and the situation. Can even hear his tone start to switch when he's realizing this is a sadder situation than some low life stealing. It's someone trying to just survive. Especially when he realized what she was stealing wasn't even anything most people would consider desirable or valuable items...

[@danteortega6510]

@@RamosLuis2550you got a source for this?

[@alexisjuillard4816]

We need more cops helping people like that even financially. Personally i'm hungry and don't have the money to buy these expensive edibles, if somebody has this cops number...

[@leesashriber5097]

Such a wonderful officer. 🔵💙🔵

[@broeheemed32]

She could get a job, but she won't.... she'll just steal her way through life.

[@sadalien9049]

Massive respect to the cop who bought the lady a hat and gloves. She was only taking the things she truly needed. No frivolous stuff like nail polish, hair dye, or entertaining electonics.

[@ninjamasterbuilder8675]

Yes that is probably the only shoplifting I will accept because it's what people need when they have no money but people should help those without money to purchase what they need

[@cynthiagonzalez3193]

She went with inexpensive items too. She really was just stealing the minimum to survive.

[@charliechristie2949]

Angels come in all shapes,sizes and uniforms. This one was a cop.

[@jamesdeclan7538]

She did it in a store that supports big pharma too! So if she got away with it she would have made them lose money! Win-win

[@charliechristie2949]

@@laurenwilson2145 God Bless !

[@EricBussman]

The officer that bought the hat and gloves for the homeless girl actually made me tear up. You can see, and I'm sure he did too, the look of despair and hopelessness on her face. Totally defeated. It's this type of thing that can turn someone's life around

[@halogod0298]

Well she died of an OD so he wasted his money. Can’t help trash

[@EricBussman]

@@halogod0298 Nooooo.. She was hired by KZbin. She is an assistant regional manager. Or maybe it's assistant to the regional manager. Whatever.. Makes a ton of money now!

[@gabrielboeno6971]

@@halogod0298 Man... This is a lie, what are you talking about???

[@Adreno23421]

@EricBussman Yeah, I actually teared up as well. Unexpected in videos like these for something to go to a completely different direction. Good for them, good for us.

[@HeatherHenton]

I love this officer- has me crying but in a good way.❤

[@metalcorequeen]

The cop that bought that girl's hat and gloves made me tear up. Thats the kind of officer we want. He acted with kindness and compassion as he deescalated the situation because he saw it wasnt needed to arrest her, that is how you protect and serve.

[@notoriousn.e.g5671]

The only thing that kinda upset me is him saying "there's other ways, call us." He as an individual is great, but the police are not build to help the homeless. If anything, they exist to suppress them for the land owners.

[@MrRTSyes]

I'm not teary eyed, you're teary eyed! Wait, you said that.. okay, I may be a little teary eyed lol. Definitely a happier ending that's well welcomed.

[@minnesotasomething]

came to say this

[@only4strings331]

@@notoriousn.e.g5671I think you’re reading a little too far into it. The officer simply meant that their department can help direct her towards the help she may need. Whether it be a ride to a soup kitchen, a bed for the night, or necessities such as a toque and gloves. While I can’t speak for the specific department the officer in the video is from, I know of a lot of police departments that will provide aid like this to those in need.

[@kennethbaker5223]

@@notoriousn.e.g5671 Ahhh...you're one of THOSE. lol

[@JM90Gurl]

Imagine turning shoplifting into a seven year prison sentence.

[@StainderFin]

ghetto live they working like animals instict

[@christopher9152]

Stupidity can really take you places in life.

[@TheCluefinder]

Me realizing it’s been over 7 years🫱😧🫲

[@giocommentary]

@@christopher9152 its not stupidity...its desperation. at the very least in prison you won't starve or freeze to death. imagine starving and freezing to death in the winter months. you haven't had any real food for days, you're constantly hungry cold and tired considering you can't sleep. you sleep during the day when it is a bit warmer thanks to the sun, you HAVE to keep moving at night to keep yourself warm. being homeless is horrible my man..

[@YesImTheRealOne]

@@giocommentaryion think he was talking about that homeless woman pal

[@lindalucia6334]

There are not enough words to express the gratitude I have for the officer that purchased the hat and gloves for the homeless woman. Showing that kind of compassion and heart is everything. We can only hope to all be this gracious

[@joetallo8022]

The fact that if she’s going to steal anyway, she could have stolen expensive things to sell and buy the gloves and still have hundreds of dollars left. But no, she only stole the $9 of items she desperately needed. That shows that she’s not much of a criminal. She’s just in a really tough situation.

[@TazyBaby]

The sad thing is she was that a year later. If she was arrested and in jail, she might still be alive

[@JSUN19]

@@joetallo8022 who cares she stole PERIOD !!!!

[@YaoyorozuKMomo]

@@TazyBabydid she die a yr later?

[@mrtophat12]

​@@JSUN19you'd make a perfect cop. No compassion. Signed, a paramedic.

[@timouellette4693]

Totally absurd hearing that all charges were dropped on the two from WalMart. And we wonder why it happens? Zero conequences for getting cought with drugs while shoplifting & fighting with a Police officer. Shameful!!

[@ambermarcum7290]

Alot of times it's because the turn into CI's

[@jorgebarriosmur]

Why bother when the charges are going to be dropped? These police officers are literally asked to risk their lives for nothing. I wouldn`t want this job.

[@aylinguluzade5962]

No surprise the charges were dismissed, 3:15 and 3:30 contradictory orders: "leave!" "walk away!" then arrests him without at least informing him that he's being trespassed. "Because we're done with you", those officers need more training.

[@muspobear]

@@aylinguluzade5962Why don’t you become a Police Officer and put your A in that TOUGH ASSED job especially today and see how you do pal!!!…

[@muspobear]

@@jorgebarriosmurSUPER AMEN!!!

[@treyk7460]

Heartbreaking to know that the woman in the second clip who was shoplifting the hat and gloves passed away barely a year later. Was hoping I’d look into that story and find out that she was doing better. Her name was Jamie M. Scafe and I’m really glad this cop was able to show her some kindness while she was here. Rest easy Jamie.

[@nicolajackson7992]

Lovely comment ❤

[@GrimlyYours]

There are no happy endings, not irl, but it was nice to see some kindness, for once. It's really sad she's gone...

[@Jaymal198]

😢

[@akitalady]

She was a heavy meth user. She chose to spend her money on drugs instead of a hat and gloves.

[@renofheavens5890]

how did she died?

[@PeterPeter-rl9vn]

I love when people say “you can’t do this” or “get your hands off me” while being arrested, it’s like they don’t know what happens when you do something wrong.

[@commonsense2680]

I know, and I hate when they say that, I wish the cops would just plain tell them, they have a right to handle the criminal and NO they do not have an immediate right to an attorney, and yes, the cop has the legal right to ask for ID, and NO they cannot refuse to provide ID, all are grounds for arrest. What is wrong with people these days, and the cops for being so wussy. The media has shamed cops into behaving like old ladies instead of protect the law abiding public. I feel so sorry for cops. Soon no one will want to be a cop and life will be lawless.

[@watersbey25]

The entitlement on removing a passenger from an airline by law inforcement is the worst

[@craigcorson3036]

Not understanding the power dynamic.

[@chantalchevalier5964]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@harryheathen4733]

The lady running from the cops really put on her hazards when her car started to messup 😂

[@user-oi1iq6tt4j]

😆

[@leox.jaramillo3231]

That cop from the 2nd clip deserves some recognition. Not only didnhe help the person, he actually did defuse the criminal situation. Mad props.

[@GamerBro22299]

The homeless case with the officer graciously offering to pay for a hat and gloves for the woman was definitely a very thoughtful act. How kind and compassionate of the officer, not trying to escalate the situation but rather have the patience and composure to better understand the situation. And to the shopkeeper as well, not even pressing charges at all.

[@emilypresleysee]

All law enforcement officers are not the same. There are some really great, compassionate officers and some that have the wrong motives. My Dad was one of the good ones; retired, still living. He would buy jackets, hats, gloves at Wal-mart and give them to people released from jail in freezing temps that had been arrested in summer months and he knew they had nowhere to go. He would take some to Waffle House for a cup of coffee and a meal, took a few to the nearest bus stop and hour away after he got off-duty on his personal time in his personal vehicle. It's funny, I meet people all the time that had one or multiple run-ins with him and they all say he was so good to them when he didn't have to be and others wouldn't have been. He truly saw his job as serving his community and the people in it and sometimes that meant being kind to those some might not feel deserved it.

[@StephenButlerOne]

That sounds like the days when officers had areas that they was assigned to work all the time. This type of policing is what is missing now. Today it's a 'then vs us' relationship. Back then a policeman could be respected in his community for doing his job as they could grow a relationship, as long as they was fair, and respectful, the people breaking crime would respect they got nicked. Also there was officers who would use the situation to be bent as hell because they could use the relationship built for their own gain. It's probably because of this second bunch that that form of policing was scrapped. But now instead of some areas disliking or distrusting cops, almost everyone does. Ad you never see one when you need one. And when you do see one you get the feeling they are trying to fulfill a quota and pin something on you. I doubt there are official quatas to full, but I suspect, the police with the better figures get promoted more than the fairer cops that don't produce the figures, but teach people a life lesson in second chances, respect and consequence of actions. You learn a lot more from that, than you do a ticket.

[@Huggs4drugss]

Sad end of the story is unfortunately she ended up passing away less then a year later

[@paleofolk]

​@@Huggs4drugssno...... goodddd whhyyyyyyy....... she was a sweet woman i wouldve taken her in

[@Randytherumbler]

​@@emilypresleyseeSounds like he was one of the good cops who actually cared. About the people they served. He had been one of the rare ones. A rare kind who actually had honored his oath. To honor our constitution. That the police had served and work for the people. Unfortunately shoplifting is shoplifting. A criminal trespass is like going to jail,while NOT having to go to jail.

[@jodymitchell1678]

As many other comments have said already, props to the officer who helped the homeless lady. And the cashier also for showing kindness.

[@M4TTYN]

I also bought some things for some homeless just it's annoying when it's a every day thing which it was to really bad when they took $50 + worth of stuff when told no or became combative which shouldn't be a daily thing.

[@jodiforeman3314]

The second episode was so sweet the cop buying her the hat and gloves

[@michelletalbot2281]

Jamie passed a year later sadly 😢

[@_gonna_renew_my_sinew]

Cashier showed kindness?

[@jodymitchell1678]

@@_gonna_renew_my_sinew Not pressing charges when she could have was mercy... So in another word, kindness. Wasn't that hard to see but there's always that one, eh?

[@Simply_surviving]

The officer actually helping this woman OUT OF HIS OWN POCKET brought tears to my eyes. How rare it is to see an officer with true motivation in his heart to HELP the members of his community. Just like in nursing it is becoming more about the money and less about being in the profession because you truly care about helping and caring for other humans. I’ve seen a decline of compassion in my profession.

[@greenelephant1231]

Taxpayer's pocket, not his pocket.

[@altogetherseparate2189]

I'm with ya. It was nice of him to pay. Not sure why greenie thinks the department gives him a debit card. Anyway. Sadly, a poster a few up from your comment said she passed away in January. Sad to hear.

[@destinyhntr]

Claiming that only this cop helps people discounts all the work cops do to protect innocents from criminals.

[@van6278]

@@greenelephant1231 Bullshit, the cop paid for that himself. Let me guess, you don't like cops. But you'll call them when punks rob your house. Cowards do that.

[@whodoesntlikesurfing]

@@van6278 It's the taxpayer's pocket, the department (and consequently, the residents of the city) end up paying for it.

[@gsandy5235]

I'm a 63 year old grandpa who went watery eyed when the officer said he would purchase the hat and gloves. Our world needs more people like that.

[@PunkrockNoir-ss2pq]

"charges dropped" Thanks DAs for failing society

[@melrankin3682]

.. my thoughts EXACTLY..!

[@applebitenews6438]

Mine was dropped too and I had shopping carts full each time 😂😂 thanks DA I still continue to steal. Fuck y’all 😂😂

[@nickna7387]

Candidates when runningfor office: I'll be tough on crime The second they get elected: all charges are dropped

[@tedkaczynskiamericanhero3916]

​@@applebitenews6438We can all guess your demographic

[@Inv1ns1bl]

@@applebitenews6438Have fun getting banned from every store in your area.

[@Eradicatetheobvious]

Im glad the department gave the man applause. Police are supposed to build community relationships and that was one great way of lessening the divide. Mad respect

[@neurohack9038]

You know they didn’t actually applaud him in a hallway? That was just a separate video.

[@faff6097]

That was just random footage

[@glamdolly30]

Buying a homeless young woman the $9.47 hat and gloves she was reduced to stealing due to chronic drug addiction was a nice gesture, but it didn't change anything. In January 2023 Jamie Scafe died, aged 33. God bless you beautiful Jamie, may your two children have happier fates. Who ever said life was fair? 😢

[@dennislink7957]

As a Paramedic, in a low income area I delt with the homeless very often and the greater majority were in that situation by choice, because of alcohol, drugs and mental problems. Homeless services were readily available from the city and county as well as bot church based shelters and county. Often I would hear that the homeless person I was dealing with refusing to go to shelters because, as one told me, “he was a free man, he didn’t do rules and the shelters had rules”.

[@glamdolly30]

@@dennislink7957 How disappointing to hear victim-blaming from a paramedic, of all people. Pity any homeless person who encounters your judgemental service. 'Choice' is a very complex and entirely subjective term my friend! Rest in Peace Jamie - it's a lousy world, full of lousy people.

[@Antney946]

That last girl shocked the hell out of me with her absolute honesty. I was not expecting that at all.

[@716FIT]

Fr tho 😂but she was caught red handed there was nothing else she could do . .it's sucks because she got to comfortable doing it. .and she is absolutely gorgeous 😩 💕 and polite so that's why the lady didn't suspect it was her . .it be those super cute chicks u gotta watch out for smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@ReGenMed83]

Absolute honesty, the bitch only confessed after being asked not voluntarily. Plus she knew they knew so spare me.

[@FlyingDilPickle]

@@716FITdamn bruh got horny over a video, needa get out more

[@notmenotme614]

She’s a psychopath who doesn’t believe she’s doing anything wrong, she has no guilt or remorse and feels entitled.

[@ihavetopoopbutiwantedtosay1683]

Huge difference between 300 and 22,000. She was going for a slap on the wrist. She wasn't truthful at all.

[@heidipandora]

The cop who bought the hat/ gloves for the homeless woman is not only an amazing officer, but also an amazing human! He deserves a huge raise 😊❤❤❤

[@sog6841]

I’m so sick of charges being dropped on these scumbags. Then when you defend yourself from one of these animals, the prosecutor goes after the victim full force.

[@JamesWatheist]

Yeah those cops risking their safety but fighting with and chasing g after those guys. That's a lot of work on the part of the officers, a lot of resources tied up, what did they have 5, 6, 7 officers on scene? Had they not ran, not fought the officer, cooperated, and they didn't have much criminal history, I could see some leniency, but all that running and fighting.....

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

I know it has me so pissed off. 2 cops risked their lives trying to stop that guy. How can the charges be dropped?? Unbelievable

[@bobbiec2829]

Agreed! It's effed up!

[@rmas32]

As long as people vote democrat this won’t stop. They care more for the criminals than the victims.

[@ticklemonster2372]

The first one happened in New Mexico wouldnt I expect anything harsh I used to live there. I literally went to court for a speeding ticket and the guy before he was there for like his sixth or seventh DUI, and he only got three months in jail

[@YabbaDabbaTrue]

That cop deserved that round of applause. When you allow yourself to see beyond “Crime, Punishment, Courts will sort it out” you become the police officer we need

[@cathlyn205]

What a true angel she found. She just looked so beat down, I felt so sorry for her, but was so grateful to the officer for helping her instead of arresting her. Good job young man!

[@RonnieStewartJr]

Wow. I have SO much respect for the officer in the second clip. He made it clear that he wasn't rewarding her bad behavior and - in fact - condemned her actions, yet still did the right and GOOD thing by buying them for her. One of the few good apples in a very bad bunch.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

helping unfortunate people is a common thing by police. They know the area, situations and see far too many needy people. My friend was an Officer for 38 years and he helped a lot of people caught in difficult situations, some completely innocent and some not so much. He got a commendation for helping alcoholic homeless people and setting up a program for them. We don't see that on the news, but it's there.

[@southerncharmed4118]

I see nothing wrong with the sentence the lady from Walmart got! She’s the one that escalated it to that level, not the cops!

[@Zenki_Rose1212]

Horry County does not mess around! She did get what she deserved had she actually gone into ocean lakes she would've gotten allot worse aswell cause it's a family campground and allot of kids ride their bikes around etc

[@dallasarnold8615]

I think she should have gotten much more. She assaulted multiple officers, and should have include felony fleeing, and destruction of property, and resisting.

[@Derah_OG]

I mean, I would hope the cops at least got a reprimand since they also enabled the escalation to begin with by letting her go to the car, with her keys, and allowed her to put the keys on the ignition. A small mistake that doesn't deserve anyone to get fired over, but definitely a mistake that at the very least deserves a reprimand.

[@reese8752]

Jail is a party you invite yourself to.

[@woebringer7884]

@@Derah_OG Never understood the mentality of punishing someone for the actions of another. But whatever floats your boat?

[@carrewen]

Bless that cop for being so understandable and buying the gloves and hat for that homeless lady

[@Limerick502]

Many blessings to that officer for being a kind human being.

[@spaceace1006]

C.O.P.S. Central Organization of Police Specialists!! Fighting Crime in a Future Time!!😁 (80s cartoon)

[@thvdot]

we need more cops like him

[@kennethbaker5223]

@@thvdotThere are many cops like him.

[@AmalekIsComing]

​@@kennethbaker5223not really, most are scum in need of the old yeller treatment

[@grahamrobbins7926]

"All charges were dropped".. Gee, I wonder who is bankrolling the DA.

[@abidababida7096]

Bravo to the cop who bought the hat and gloves for the homeless girl. That was a truly warmhearted and kind thing to do for a young struggling person.

[@Bynx08]

The cop in the second clip deserves all the praise. THAT is how you protect and serve. THAT is how you gain the community's trust back.

[@kennethbaker5223]

Back...from what?

[@AmalekIsComing]

​@@kennethbaker5223yuhmum

[@Rykiz_Vidz]

​@@kennethbaker5223have you been under a rock for the past... idk 25-35 years??

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

You reckon they had fun, at THAT there "Number 7 Dance", later on?

[@zedwpd]

She unfortunately died from OD 3 years later.

[@life.ends-]

The fact that petty theft, a crime that you could go to jail for up to 45 days, gets some people to act like this, when really, if they just cooperate and do what they're told, they might get less of a sentence. People are downright stupid sometimes...

[@christianhelton5838]

When I was freshly 18 I got in trouble for shoplifting. I was caught by the store. A police officer came. Gave a me a stern talking too and a ticket and I was on my way. Cooperation is key.

[@JohnnyLaps]

Up to means zero...if you are in a city,no jail has room for these scumbags.

[@elistewart3435]

Unfortunately sometimes they want to go to jail, like the homeless woman in the second story.

[@Green_Playdoh]

World's Dumbest Criminals isn't a show because the majority of them have PHDs.

[@JohnnyLaps]

@@elistewart3435 yep.. great point.our country has failed people that just need a restart

[@chinskism0k758]

There must be something seriously wrong with your head to runaway, attack police and risk murder because the police caught you shoplifting

[@van6278]

These people of color who do this are self-justified to steal. Proves parenting kids on welfare isn't the best policy. Moma doesn't work so I shouldn't have to work either.

[@cdspangler]

Dismissing the case of the first two guys is absolutely ridiculous imo. It just reinforces bad behavior to have zero consequences for their actions.

[@thesunrisechick6878]

They probably struck a deal

[@thegubbabump6235]

I feel like I never see videos of such positive interaction between police and the homeless, nearly brought a tear to my eye that he was so quick to buy her things to stay warm.

[@wendybutler1681]

Not at all what he expected her to pull out of her jacket. Kinda stops your heart when you realize she's trying to survive on the streets with nothing. Rent for a low-income studio apartment is $100 more than most disabled folks get to live on per month. The affordable housing crisis is dire. The waiting lists have waiting lists.

[@Veladus]

@@wendybutler1681 Right? Bezos set a record for making 13 billion dollars on one day and we have countless people living on the street and/or without desperately needed medical care. The system is so far beyond broken that words fail me. I had to stay at a homeless shelter for a few days once. I was in another city, my phone & wallet were stolen, and the only way I had to contact home was by letter so I was dicked until it got there. Anyway, it was enlightening. They always portray homeless people as drug addicts & criminals, and there certainly is an element of that, but mostly I met decent people that were just having hard times. Either bad luck or one bad decision that ruined their lives, and it's so hard to get back on your feet after you've hit the ground.

[@Rykiz_Vidz]

​@@wendybutler1681I'm in my early 30s and just recently moved back in with my folks because I could barely afford to live on my own with my girlfriend helping as well. After we broke up I had no choice but to move back home. When my apartment rent alone was around $1800 not including electric, heating, food, gas, vehicle maintenance, car insurance, student loans if you have them, and whatever else you may need. My father totally understands and tells me he knows people my age who make over 100k a year and can't afford a somewhat decent house even.

[@michelletalbot2281]

Jamie passed less than a year after this video was shown 😢 I hope and pray she is resting in peace and warmth finally ❤

[@lordomacron3719]

I have been homeless. And if your caught stealing stuff like food or in this lady’s case warm clothes, most cops (at least here in UK) are understanding and will try to help you by pointing you towards services to assist the homeless. This does assume you are not violent or verbally aggressive towards them of course.

[@bobbieminami4484]

I can’t believe they resist the police commands, and then claim police brutality!

[@warpath6666]

"Wut I do? Wut I do? HAAAALP!!! Sum buddy call da poleese !!! I cain't breeeeeve!!! HAAALP!!!" 😄🤣👌

[@daftblondegeordielass9818]

​@@warpath6666🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@m.ccheddarbox874]

Most people spend 10 dollars a day on coffee. Next time you see someone is short 2 dollars, give it to them. You have no idea how much that kindness means to people.

[@rickrick6933]

That cop that bought the gloves for the woman is a great man and he will receive blessings for being a good human.

[@Iceeycat]

I can’t believe that the charges in the men in the first clip were all dismissed by the judge. The two men were literally caught in 4k stealing items using a duffel bag and the second shoplifter was caught with drugs. This is why stuff like this happens because the judges don’t give people a punishment they deserve for their actions

[@bobbiec2829]

Judge doesn't dismiss the charges. It's the prosecutor. Regardless, I completely agree, it's disgusting that the charges were dropped.

[@DenverStarkey]

@@bobbiec2829 the shop lifting charges were likely dropped for one reason. they sat the duffle bags down while still in the store. sure it was in the vesatible/foyer but leagally that is still the inside of the store. in most states if you don't actually leave the store with said merchandise , then it is not theft legally.

[@knightartorias4487]

It's New Mexico. Bit less of a shithole than Texas, but any state that borders that asshole of the world generally isn't in a good way.

[@pauls5745]

well, when you get stopped before you leave the building, no theft can proven. the guy actually dropped the duffles before exiting. other guy didn't shoplift. no drug case, since probably the other guy was illegally searched w/o consent.

[@DenverStarkey]

@@pauls5745 well also the video never specifided what the subtance was in his pocket just that he had some kind of pills and some kind of powder. could have jsut been BC powder (powdered asprin) baking soda orflour even .. not sure why'd you'd ahve that in your pocket but seen wierder things . as for the pils could ahve been allgery meds , or any other over the counter drug. so no telling what the deal there was.

[@316lvmnoneofyourbusiness7]

This summer my brother had to go to San Francisco. He stopped in a drug store to purchase something and noticed a police officer standing near the cash register. He looked around and saw people shoplifting - just filling up their baskets and walking out. When he asked the police officer why he was letting all these shoplifters steal, the cop told him that per the Governor people can shoplift up to $1,000 without being arrested. Apparently, the courts were overfilled with "petty" cases of shoplifting that it wasn't worth prosecuting them. My brother then asked, "So you mean I can just walk out of here with this item and you won't stop me?" The officer said, "Yep. You can steal up to $1,000 but if you go over that, I'm arresting you." My brother paid for his item, but was absolutely floored by what he had seen and heard.

[@supra1jzed]

And that is largely why their police forces are dwindling. I know several out that way that changed careers and one that moved to retain the career but it not be a worthless joke of a position. Can you imagine how the LEOs out there feel? Talk about spending everyday with "what's the fucking point" being the vibe day in and day out. Having to let scum be scum because your hands are tied.

[@randystache78]

Sounds like fake news…

[@midgie1166]

Yikes!

[@davidspear9790]

It's roughly the same in the UK. Police won't respond to low level shoplifting, ie under £500. It's up to the store to claim on their insurance or bring a civil case, meaning their insurance policies rise and so do prices.

[@davidjames579]

Good news for the homeless, at least.

[@itsbeanie44]

i've been homeless a couple times as a minor with no family and as an 19 year old running from an abusive house i was staying at to not be homeless. i have been arrested for: stealing a toothbrush and toothbrush, stealing underwear, and sleeping on a park bench. i have so much respect to the officer that bought her a hat and gloves.

[@vermeiljardin8964]

I like how you actually detail the sentencing rather than just the charges. Most other channels don't seem to do that.

[@Agora2021]

Wow, this woman's a genius. Embezzling obscene amounts of cash from your workplace, immediately buying a new vehicle and designer garbage with your embezzled funds, and CONTINUING to work at that same workplace.

[@gadsdenjack]

And after all that, getting away with probation and restitution

[@commonsenserules7995]

Most businesses would terminate a thief's employment on the spot but they don't say if they continued her employment.

[@johnossmann7036]

@@gadsdenjackThe one thing I will say about her getting probation is, that since she was ordered to pay the business back, her not going to jail gives her a chance to be able to pay it back. For all we know, that may be a small business that she stole from. And the judge may have realized this.

[@felixoupopote]

Well, she knows she's going to get off easy. The fact that she put more stolen cash into her Louis Vuitton purse the day she got caught is maddening. These days when I see designer trash I think the person carrying it must be a lowlife or a hooker.

[@t4nk3d402]

but shes not that kind of person.....with almost a g in her purse from that day alone

[@Will-fk2dk]

"All charges were dropped..." I am so f**king sick and tired of criminals being let go!

[@johnvodopia6659]

You are right about the second one, it made me weep in recognition of the good and kindness that occurs from time to time

[@jackiestowe6987]

That’s the police I respect. He bought her the gloves and hat. He has a heart. ❤️

[@YaYa-ke1zr]

I like how the guy carrying the two duffle bags out of the store, when caught, simply drops them at the cops feet and tries to walk away. Like ‘you got me… my bad… I will try again tomorrow’

[@Sherman62]

My favorite part is where the NM District Attorney dropped all charges. I don't know how cops keep it together with such a screwed up system.

[@stevenghee654]

That is so disgusting that a judge let these two POS's go free. No wonder every city is a toilet

[@van6278]

@@Sherman62 NM is a democrat ran state and they are soft on crime. Democrats don't care for people's safety, or they'd lock people up instead of letting them go. Coward politicians are ruining this country.

[@waggoneer]

@@Sherman62 If I was a cop, why would I risk getting injured, or sued, trying to enforce a law that the DA will just drop? The cops should be able to civilly sue people who fight with them for arrest.

[@josh-nj1yn]

the first guy got attacked after he was told to go into a room and he was going into the room and even tased so yeah no and the second guy had meds from a doctor probably and y'all just assume it's drug trafficking?

[@victoriabrown2534]

That second one was beautiful. Actually pained my heart to see her like that. She shouldnt have done it, but she took responsibility for her actions, almost straight away, and the profuse thanking from her and the gentle comfort of the officer brought me to tears. What a good man.

[@M4RCi92]

​@@mynewlife23 insensitive idiot of the year award goes to mynewlife23

[@markk8588]

@@mynewlife23no because it’s a human being in need of basic survival tools? It would be sad if it was an old man too? Literally please go stand in front of a mirror and figure out what is wrong with yourself

[@markk8588]

Also personally I feel there’s nothing wrong with stealing from shitty huge companies if it’s for things you literally need to survive, if the CEOs can have more money than they could spend in 1000 lifetimes I can have gloves, fuck them

[@sa-amirel-hayeed699]

​@@mynewlife23wew lad. You good? Can you do 10 push ups and look at a woman like a human being? There are plenty of videos of cops buying such items for other people, who are men.

[@whyplaypiano2844]

@@mynewlife23 Interesting how you looked at her and thought about her looks before anything else. I looked at her and thought she looked unwell. To be fair...I was looking at her face, not her breasts. Says a LOT more about you than anyone else. Look up a little term called "projection." I think it would do you well.

[@BitchyBubblez]

I really hope that lady is turning her life around. And I'm glad the officer and shopkeeper had enough compassion and understanding to just tell her to not return/buy the hat and gloves. It was no excuse but I've been that cold and starving before. I truly hope she called for help

[@The_Esco]

You could see the expression of that homeless girl. She was lost, desperate and tired, thanks and kudos to the officer for picking up the signs.

[@mariefremlin7536]

I am disgusted with the courts that release criminals.

[@pauls5745]

I'm disgusted seeing bonehead police work.

[@madi4481]

I'm disgusted with u

[@TragickSin]

George soros funded DAs

[@wiseauserious8750]

It's like we're in some kind of bizarre world

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@wiseauserious8750 No, were in a country being overwhelmed with criminals and people excusing them in the community. DA's don't prosecute smaller crimes, crimes without violence against victims. WHY:: The courts are packed, the jails/prisons are overflowing, Justice system is over worked, etc. And who's to blame? PEOPLE . U.S. is over 330 Million people. Try and build a Prison, no one wants it near them, the legislature won't fund it, people don't vote for it. Not enough people are being CITIZENS and leave it to government to act as babysitters, crime stoppers. *Democracy takes Participation*. So many don't vote, don't go to kids PTA meetings, no helping candidates, supporting police is Now not chill, do No help outside their own family and generally are NOT the Citizens our founding Fathers envisioned. I try and look at ALL the picture when I see something that concerns me and not judge so quickly. I fail at times, of course, but I try.➡➡ I do believe that MOST people are good, but it's hard to tell who is who these days. ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼 TY for reading my rant, I just want to clarify issues IF I can. 💕💕✌🏼✌🏼

[@curtisgeist6122]

Unfortunately the woman who received the cops compassion passed away in January of this year. Her name was Jamie Scafe. I’m glad she was able to experience some compassion, and hope she is at peace now.

[@Yulawmotion]

Oh

[@Yulawmotion]

Well thats kinda sad

[@sassysarina9718]

Damn that's sad. What happened?

[@SarahAbramova]

That's depressing

[@curtisgeist6122]

@@sassysarina9718 I’m just assuming any of the things that can happen when you’re homeless. If you Google her a criminal record comes up and it mentions drugs.

[@markhutton6824]

That police officer helping out the homeless woman was heart warming.

[@offkmla]

The office who helped the homeless girl brought me tears, I wish everyone could be this compassionate 😢

[@lychan1529]

"Charges dropped" is why these criminals exist, all society is doing is giving them opprtunity to get away with even the worst crimes. No lesson can be done if the law wont punish these people.

[@pipermccool]

Well, there’s always the permanence of living in Loserville, KZbin. If they ever try for a real job, that is. 🫤

[@jimmy_kirk]

Maybe if the cops did their jobs properly, the charges wouldn't get dropped so often?

[@djjaysky9071]

George soros DAs

[@jimmy_kirk]

@@djjaysky9071 You don't need soft DA's if the police aren't doing their job properly. Take the first video, for example. Notice the cop never says "You're under arrest", he simply walks in, says "we can go in here and talk" and then proceeds to tackle the man? That's not proper procedure. An officer cannot simply tackle a citizen without informing them that they're being arrested. Everything that happened to him after that is inadmissible because the cop screwed up the arrest. Without a lawful arrest, there is no lawful search, and all the evidence is inadmissible. The DA has to drop the charges because there is no admissible evidence on which to convict them. Same with his buddy. The cop asks the employee if he wants the guy trespassed while he's already inside, and when the employee says "yes" he arrests him for trespassing. This time he did specifically state that he was being arrested. The problem is that in order for a criminal trespass charge to be issued, the person must be given a reasonable opportunity to leave after being asked. He was not afforded the opportunity to leave, thus, the arrest for trespassing wasn't lawful, and without a lawful arrest, there is no lawful search, so again, all the evidence is inadmissible due to an unlawful search so the DA has to drop the charges.

[@jwenting]

@@djjaysky9071correct, the bane of the world.

[@shanecrump7932]

She got a year of probation for stealing $20,000? I’ve gotten a year probation for a gram of cannabis. What a sensible and fair justice system we have!

[@watersheep994]

right

[@Cuz_lufc]

A gram of cannabis, you should of gotten at least 15 to life. You must of been using a fleet of trucks to transport a whole Gram, they could have probably smelled it a few miles away. I'm surprised Netflix haven't made a documentary about you 👀 🤪

[@justsomeaeroacefurry3479]

​@@Cuz_lufc a gram is ¼ of a teaspoon, wtf are you talking about???

[@vincentvonmunchhausen724]

@@justsomeaeroacefurry3479Bro…

[@xd0895]

@@Cuz_lufcdude u sure u were not on cannabis writing this comment?

[@asgardiangod23]

That cop buying her gloves and beanie, thats love there, thats empathy, and thats the most beautiful thing ive seen recently. I been where shes at and that little bit of kindness, is like being in top of the world. Thank you officer👑💖🙏🏽

[@JerryEricsson]

Best ten bucks that cop ever spent! Good for him, that was the kind of officers I looked to hire when I ran the PD back in the 80's.

[@GENxISO]

Ngl teared up when the cop bought the hat and gloves for her, that officer deserves an award 😭❤

[@jscrub6232]

what made me sad was hearing she died....

[@twalarankin1788]

good cop for helping homeless

[@dennissaner2151]

It's really a pity that the cashier at the drugstore said they weren't going to press charges, that there was no sign of compassion from her.

[@KamikazeOW]

You can tell 100% the officer in the 2nd clip would have shown up BEFORE the theft, had she called and said she needs basic clothing...

[@Samar_Carroll]

someone with a phone doesnt hve clothes????

[@t4nk3d402]

​@@Samar_Carrollsomehow migrants seeking asylum are wearing jordans and iphones, and looked like they havent walked across the street guess its just how the universe works

[@Jaxspeaksfax]

That homeless woman looked so defeated and upset that she had to steal, it was so sad

[@amandagamble3323]

The officer buying her the hat and gloves ❤️ I actually cried. 👏 more people like this please.

[@aquaticpoolmanagement3336]

this is the problem why are charges dropped for crimes like this our justice system is a joke.

[@rienpost3145]

Thanks for the subtitles. I know it's a lot of work but they are really helpful.

[@jackiedunn9404]

It's no wonder they think they can get away with it because they drop charges and let them go with no consequences

[@thomasbradley4505]

The homeless woman made me cry. I was working full time but was living out of my car for about 6 months. I was about to afford food and didn’t need to steal, and it was late summer early fall so the weather was decent, but so many people don’t have that luxury. And not all homeless people are drunks and drug addicts.

[@TAGMZs63]

Rest in peace Jamie 🙏. The police officer showed compassion for another human being in need of items to keep her warm and that's wonderful. For the rest of them, dropping the charges in court or barely any punishment is ridiculous. Why bother arresting them? Maybe because our jails and prisons are overcrowded and understaffed.

[@Mo.1988]

She died??????

[@PrestigeAceYT]

@@Mo.1988unfortunately yes. she passed away in January of this year (2023 for those reading in the future). there is nothing online that states what she passed away from but she was a drug addict for quite some time. not sure if maybe that took a toll on her body or if was natural causes from being homeless. either way very sad and I do hope she rests in peace. I wish we had more officers like that one in the video in today's world. always be the light in the darkness and make this world a better place.

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

Yes, that is a good Cop!

[@TexZenMaster]

FYI, that is the 'high-five' emoji; not 'prayer'

[@thatswhatshesaid6326]

@@TexZenMasterseriously?? I always thought it was a pray emoji, but now that you said it was a “hi five” I see it. 🤔😉

[@truthteller6161]

Now that’s the type of cop we need and deserves all our respect for helping the homeless girl.

[@onewapani]

Looking into the eyes of the homeless lady was like seeing a ghost; it's haunting and heartbreaking. No one knows her life's story.

[@bunnycat4153]

The officer that bought her those hat & gloves!!!! 😩❤️I hope he always stays safe & protected because we need so many more officers who show true compassion to others! That story really warmed my heart!!!!

[@markaitcheson3212]

That cop buying the hat and gloves for her....not gonna lie that got me a bit.

[@kilroy4123]

Why does it feel like so many criminals get all charges dropped nowadays?

[@kimberlyelliott7933]

Especially drunk drivers!!! Makes me furious 😠

[@a95569]

Democrat DA's

[@chrismoody1342]

I had an employee embezzle from me. After give the guy a chance to be a trusted and productive member of the team. I can’t tell you how disappointed I was learning of the $500 theft. I tried to explain myself telling him my TV just shot craps and I was saving money over the coming weeks to replace it. I had to delay my gratification for a few weeks instead of just stealing the money or TV. I really don’t think it registered with him. I fired him and pressed charges.

[@Wahstuff]

The second one was so heartwarming and kind, big applause for the officer for handling the situation kindly.

[@jjfink3925]

Shout out to the cop, you are real one for buying that women hat and gloves, that was beautiful!!!!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

more common than people give them credit for. The SEE the need daily. I know many Officers and this is a real thing for a lot.

[@cheeseburgeryumyum]

The second officer has touched my heart profoundly...i am going to donate gloves, hats, underwear, and socks to the local shelter.

[@2980frost]

That officer that bought her the hat and gloves is a damn hero!!! Respekt big time Nice to see they are out there

[@patricparkison1903]

I was homeless for 5 years…the cop who bought the homeless gal gloves made me ugly cry…all it takes is one person to extend a hand and it can turn your day around..gawd I cant stop the tears.

[@jahleajahlou8588]

I used to work at Lowes HIW. The amount of large ticket items stolen was unfathomable. To get a chainsaw out of an emergency exit they would literally block tackle you. It was a very stressful position if you worked in any department with emergency exits ! Constant stress being on guard for being physically assaulted by criminals !

[@sedrfghbn]

That shouldn't happen. Any business is insured, or should be. Risk of harm to employees to protect a business' profits is absolutely non-acceptable!

[@Justintime619]

Why would charges be dropped!!!!!! Our justice system is failing us!!!

[@GrimlyYours]

Illegal arrest.

[@Justintime619]

@@GrimlyYours how was it an illegal arrest? Or was it illegals being arrested????

[@katherinediaz6792]

@@GrimlyYourswasnt illegal

[@Donja.z]

​@@GrimlyYoursdemocrats voting for the shitty prosecutors.

[@tro8191]

I think they view it as there’s bigger fish to fry? That’s my guess. Frustrating tho!

[@Raniyahbrown]

i literally cried watching the clip of the cop buying her the hat and gloves… it’s nice to be reminded there ARE good people out there :’)

[@WurstHans666]

Walmart: No personal to operate the checkouts, but enough personal to monitor the self-checkout. Exactly my humor.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Look further. The owners, Walton family, have THREE billionaires in family. Had to be shamed into raising wages a few years back. And, I hope they do hire more.

[@Christina-xp9ys]

District Attorneys, Judges and Prosecutors need to do their jobs! 🤬 Haha, 7 years for old girl 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I would have gave her 15 years! 💯

[@chrism5792]

The woman in the Jeep is crazy. Almost running someone over. The officers dropped the ball letting her back into the driver's seat. Props to the officer who bought the hat and gloves for the homeless lady. Above and beyond. I hope and pray her life turns around.

[@SatyrToon]

Saw a lady at Walmart who was caught and, as they were walking her to the AP office to wait for police, she was grabbing things off shelves and shoving them in her purse because she thought police couldn't search her bag without a warrant.

[@MomentsWithDess]

“How’s it going we can go in here and talk” all out of breath already 💀💀💀💀😂😂😂😂

[@Maiasatara]

Embezzling $22,000 dollars got her only a year of probation? But people get jail time when their only crime was choosing to ingest a substance the government thinks they shouldn't. Yeah, that makes sense.

[@Samar_Carroll]

Yes people should take cocaine, nicotine, marijuana and illegal drugs should be legal, people should take pure fentanyl, someone who owes 20,000 and probably is still getting sued and confessed immediately, we should all not listen to qualified doctors and scientists who probably understand it more than you, this is why there are no pure market trade systems, not all people know poison is in something they sell, then the government is responsible, why does the FDA exist? To regulate FOOD. why cant we have cocaine, because it can kill you. makes sense.

[@johnossmann7036]

But her not going to jail gives her a chance to pay the business back as she was ordered. That may have been the reason.

[@Magneticitist]

Go figure. Wouldn't surprise me if after she doesn't pay it the courts will just make it a civil judgement where she can continue to just not pay it.

[@t4nk3d402]

embezzling usually doesnt carry that hefty of a charge, this is so when powerful people get caught doing it they dont have to punish them very much without looking favorable

[@ilovediscus94]

Thats called pretty privilege.

[@blackblurable]

Dude that cop buying the hat and gloves for that girl was wholesome. Freaking legend.

[@sallymaestas4918]

The homeless girl hurt to see. My eldest decided to leave home immediately when she turned 18. She had a close call with death at 19. Struggled with addiction at 25. She moved back home and is successful, sober. We as parents, had to let go hope for the best.

[@chrisc767]

Officer that bought the hat and gloves for the woman is a true champion of mankind!

[@littleredridinghood5092]

a year probation for stealing over 20K, i swear, no wonder why people do what they do......

[@sundayyjeffrey]

she was so fine tho😍😍

[@JudithASmith]

I just want to thank you to the officer who bought the hat and gloves for the homeless woman, we need more people to do this for someone who has fallen on hard times.

[@okamuii7231]

Bro I remember when my mom caught me shoplifting as a kid, I would take all these cops over her wrath again

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

My sis went along with an older friend who took a candy bar at a KNOWN store we frequented. She told my Mom when she got home and was made to go back to the store and tell the owner and pay. I think it was a correct way. Didn't hit her or other corporal punishment. Parenting takes effort, a lot of work, and hitting is not the FIRST step. ✌🏼✌🏼

[@k-avocado395]

Bless that sweet officer who bought the hat and gloves 🥺😞💜. That was so awesome 💜

[@ShamblesTCG]

Imagine you're getting arrested for shoplifting and add like 5 more charges, which are all worse to it. Amazing logic

[@JackKeph716]

In the last video, the girl says she's having issues with money. . . but she's buying luxury and unnecessary products lol

[@rockrollangel1972]

yep I just said the same thing. if it was something urgent, like a sick parent, or to pay rent that is one thing. then to be coming to work with designer purses etc come on that is next level stupid right there

[@davidjames579]

That's why she was having issues with money.

[@solar1Aus]

Thank you, officer, for helping out that young lady xxxxx

[@kgrimes842]

The cop paying for the womans hat and gloves instead of charging her is heartwarming ❤

[@alexsabothomas3621]

The girl in the second encounter was named Jamie M Scafe, there’s a dedicated video of her encounter of police, and in the comments it was informed she unfortunately passed earlier this year. June 14 ,1989-January 22, 2023. So sad

[@Mo.1988]

How?

[@alexsabothomas3621]

@@Mo.1988 Unfortunately no sources say why/how, just that she passed away. I suspect drug Overdose or hypothermia unfortunately

[@wendym.7648]

Keep dropping the charges……..that’ll fix the problem.

[@djjaysky9071]

George soros DAs

[@LoveBandit1000]

Democrat DA's no doubt....

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@djjaysky9071 No. NO, your just politicizing. THE COURTS ARE OVERWHELMED, THE JAILS/PRISONS ARE FULL AND DA'S (of both parties) have to choose the worst crimes to go forward. FACT. Maybe do some research before blaming a party. And we have over 330 MILLION people in OUR country, they help fail the system, too. And NO one wants to fund a prison or live near one, so th ey vote no. Let's work together friend and try solutions. ✌🏼✌🏼