Cops launch bodycam after loss of life of 72-year-old mother in custody

The Brentwood Police Division has launched physique digicam footage from final 12 months’s arrest of a 72-year-old lady whose household claims she died on account of the encounter.

The video reveals Yolanda Ramirez talking with an officer who tells her she is making an attempt to assemble details about what occurred. Ramirez says she was “banging on a door,” however denies kicking it.

“If this isn’t fastened, the police will proceed to be referred to as,” the officer tells her, explaining that Ramirez’s sister had contacted 911.

The cop asks for Ramirez’s identify and date of delivery. Ramirez offers her identify however begins strolling towards her automotive when requested for her delivery date, saying she has lived there “endlessly.”

The officer says Ramirez’s sister already offered that data to dispatch and asks once more. Ramirez ultimately offers solely her age and delivery month.

“You need to be troublesome,” the officer says.

“No I don’t wanna be troublesome however I don’t wanna be interrogated both,” Ramirez responds.

Moments later, Ramirez makes an attempt to go away. One other officer is heard discussing a potential citizen’s arrest with the sister who referred to as 911. A 3rd officer can be current.

The cops then transfer to arrest Ramirez, telling her to place her palms behind her again. When she doesn’t comply, they pull her arms again as she screams “no.” Officers inform her she is impeding an investigation earlier than putting her in handcuffs.

The footage reveals officers guiding Ramirez towards a patrol automotive. As they try and seat her inside, she seems to fall down and hit her head on the automobile. One officer pushes her leg whereas one other pulls her by her handcuffed arms into the seat.

As an officer tries to close the door, Ramirez extends her leg to stop it from closing. At one level, she seems to maneuver her palms regardless of being cuffed.

Minutes later, when she seems to have issue respiratory, officers try to take a seat her upright earlier than eradicating her handcuffs and calling paramedics.

Ramirez died seven days later. Her household has filed a wrongful loss of life lawsuit towards the Metropolis of Brentwood and several other law enforcement officials.

Based on her son, an impartial post-mortem paid for by the household discovered severe accidents on her physique and proof of asphyxiation.

“I noticed my mother die twice,” her son mentioned. “I noticed her dying again in that police automotive and later I used to be there to witness when she took her final breath.”

The practically hourlong footage comes after a January rally calling for transparency and demanding the division launch the physique digicam video.

“The police division’s launch of the video is consistent with the Metropolis’s dedication, made in its November 5, 2025 media launch, to make sure transparency when potential,” Brentwood police mentioned.

“The household of Ms. Ramirez was supplied with a chance to privately view the video previous to its launch to the general public.”

The household says the officers ought to face prison costs. The Brentwood police chief declined to remark, citing pending litigation and an ongoing investigation.

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