A seemingly routine police call in Alliance, Ohio quickly escalated into a dramatic standoff, ending with a woman being tased and arrested on multiple charges.
The incident unfolded when police responded to a report of a woman, identified as 31-year-old Kayla Ryder, allegedly attempting to block a man from filing a police report. Bodycam footage shows Ryder parked in the courthouse parking lot, refusing to exit her vehicle.
Police officers speaking with Kayla Ryder through her car window in a parking lot.
Ryder appears agitated and repeatedly tells officers to keep the man away from her, claiming he and other officers had “tackled” her a week prior. She alleges this stemmed from a custody dispute involving her son’s father.
The situation intensifies as Ryder’s sister arrives and attempts to intervene, further escalating the tension. Officers warn the sister to back away, fearing she might be carrying a weapon.
Kayla Ryder's sister arguing with police officers.
Despite repeated attempts to de-escalate the situation and persuade Ryder to exit her vehicle peacefully, she remains defiant. The standoff takes a dangerous turn when Ryder allegedly rams her car into two police cruisers while trying to flee the scene.
Kayla Ryder's car surrounded by police cars in a parking lot.
Officers pursue Ryder and manage to stop her vehicle. After another tense exchange where Ryder again refuses to exit the car, she is forcibly removed from the vehicle and tased.
The chaotic scene continues as officers attempt to restrain Ryder, who struggles and yells accusations of abuse. EMTs arrive to assess her medical condition, but she initially refuses their help.
Police officers attempting to restrain Kayla Ryder on the ground.
Eventually, Ryder is transported to the Stark County Jail and charged with a slew of offenses including felonious assault, obstructing official business, OVI, resisting arrest, and unlawful restraint. Her case remains open.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the volatile nature of police encounters and the importance of complying with law enforcement orders.
