17-Year-Old Envy Hampton Arrested at Milwaukee County Zoo: Unedited Video Reveals Excessive Force by Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Milwaukee Zoo Arrest: Newly Obtained Video Reveals More Details

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office recently released edited footage related to the October arrest of a 17-year-old girl at the Milwaukee County Zoo. However, further investigation by FOX6 News has uncovered additional video evidence that was not included in the initial release.

The incident began when deputies were called to the zoo in response to a reported fight. Upon arrival, a deputy approached a fence where four individuals were waiting for a ride. Among them was Envy Hampton, the 17-year-old at the center of the arrest. In the newly obtained footage, Hampton can be heard threatening to hop the fence, to which the deputy responded with a warning of an impending arrest.

“I just got here, why are you yelling? I’m trying to help you out,” the deputy can be heard saying in an attempt to diffuse the situation.

The video then reveals the arrival of Nayah Dowell-Willis, who pulled up in her car questioning why the deputy needed her name if she was only there to pick up her sister. At this point, the deputy’s body camera footage shows that the women waiting for the ride had somehow entered the zoo property and were walking towards the car. The deputy instructed them to wait while he explained the reason for their presence and the need to gather their information.

As the deputy returned to his squad car, more deputies arrived on the scene. However, this crucial exchange was not included in the previously released video from the sheriff’s office. The newly obtained footage captures a conversation between the deputies discussing the arrest.

“Alright, let’s get her out,” said Deputy 1.

“Which one, the driver?” asked Deputy 2.

“Driver,” replied Deputy 1.

“She doesn’t want to listen. Get out of the car, or I’ll break the window,” threatened Deputy 2.

The deputies then demanded that Dowell-Willis roll down her window and exit the vehicle. After about a minute of refusal, the deputy warned, “This is your last chance. You are now under arrest for obstructing. Cover your eyes,” before smashing the window.

Dowell-Willis was forcefully pulled out of the car, and it was at this moment that Hampton emerged from the rear driver’s side door and shoved another deputy. In response, the deputy took Hampton to the ground, where she continued to resist by kicking and swinging at him, ultimately dislodging his body-worn camera.

Footage from a nearby squad car’s dashcam captured the ensuing events, including a deputy punching Hampton three times, restraining her on her back, and eventually handcuffing her.

Throughout the arrest, Hampton maintained her innocence, claiming that she did not punch the deputy in the face but merely swung at him. However, the video evidence seems to contradict her statement.

Both Hampton and Dowell-Willis were subsequently arrested. Hampton faces charges of felony battery to an officer, resisting or obstructing, and disorderly conduct, while Dowell-Willis faces charges of operating without a valid license, operating without insurance, and misdemeanor resisting and disorderly conduct.

The newly obtained video footage sheds light on previously undisclosed details of the Milwaukee Zoo arrest, raising questions about the initial release of edited video by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how these revelations will impact the case and the perception of the sheriff’s office’s handling of the incident.

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