• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
methodshop

methodshop

tech news, reviews & how to's

  • Trending
  • Latest Stories
  • Fun
  • Culture
  • Learn
  • Tech

Home : Crime : Texas Police Taser A 72-Year-Old Grandmother During Traffic Stop

Police Taser

Texas Police Taser A 72-Year-Old Grandmother During Traffic Stop

A feisty 72-year-old grandmother found herself on the wrong end of a police taser after disobeying a Texas police officer. After the video of this police taser grandmother incident was released, it quickly went viral online.

June 11, 2009 by jayfrankwilson
FacebookTweetPinLinkedIn

Think old people tend to get away with everything? Not in Texas. A feisty 72-year-old grandmother found herself on the wrong end of a police taser after disobeying a Texas sheriff’s deputy. After the video of this police taser grandmother incident was released, it quickly went viral online.

Texas Police Use Taser On Grandmother

On May 11, Kathryn Winkfein from Granite Shoals, Texas was pulled over in Austin by Travis County Constable Deputy Chris Bieze for speeding. The 72-year-old great-grandmother was allegedly driving 60 mph in a 45 mph speed construction zone.

During the traffic stop, Winkfein can be heard arguing with the officer and refusing to sign the speeding ticket. The grandmother then dares the officer to shoot her with the taser as she tries to get back into her car. That’s when the officer fired the taser to subdue the grandmother and bring the situation under control. The officer’s dashboard camera caught the entire incident on tape.

Why The Police Taser Video Was Released

The taser video was released by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office to refute statements by Winkein that she had done nothing to the police.

“I wasn’t argumentative, I was not combative. This is a lie. All of this is a lie, pulled away from him I did not,” she said, reading the arrest affidavit.

The video has quickly become an Internet sensation. It’s tough to resist not clicking on links that say things like “Texas Police User Taser On Grandmother” or “Police Taser Grandmother For Speeding”.

Should Police Use Tasers On Seniors?

Should police be forbidden on using tasers on seniors? Did this officer go too far? Or did Grandma need a little zap? Drop a comment below.

And if you’re still in the tasering mood, here’s a clip of someone getting tasered on an episode of Chris Hansen’s Dateline NBC: To Catch A Predator.

Related Articles:

  • This List Of Hilariously Bad Parking Fails Will Make You Smile
  • Kid Tries to Pay Police With $137 Individually Folded Into Origami Pigs
  • Car Accidentally Gets Trapped In A Texas Highway Police Chase
  • Speeding Ticket Prankster Busted By French Police

Related Posts:

  • Car Accidentally Gets Trapped In A Texas Highway Police Chase
    Car Accidentally Gets Trapped In A Texas Highway Police…
  • Watch A Monkey Perfectly Throw A Poop On This Grandmother's Nose
    Watch A Monkey Perfectly Throw A Poop On This Grandmother's…
  • Perp Gets Zapped with Taser on Dateline's To Catch A Predator [video]
    Perp Gets Zapped with Taser on Dateline's To Catch A…



FacebookTweetPinLinkedIn
Category: Crime Tag: Chris Bieze, Chris Hansen, Dateline NBC, elderly, Electric shock, Electroshock weapon, grandma, Grandmother, Granite Shoals, Kathryn Winkfein, NBC, Police, speeding ticket, Taser, Texas, To Catch A Predator, Travis County, violent
Previous Post: « Diggnation: 2005 - 2011 Diggnation Podcast Welcomes Surprise Guest Chris Hansen From ‘To Catch A Predator’
Next Post: iPhone 3GS Feature Roundup iPhone 3GS »

Sidebar

Trending Now

  • The 30 Best Caddyshack Quotes That'll Make You LaughThe 30 Best Caddyshack Quotes That’ll Make You Laugh
  • 7 Pictures Of Naked People Captured By Google's Cameras7 Pictures Of Naked People Captured By Google’s Cameras
  • 5 Easy Elevator Hacks That Will Help Give You An Express Ride5 Easy Elevator Hacks That Will Help Give You An Express Ride
  • 25 Colorful Quint Jaws Quotes From The 1975 Blockbuster Film25 Colorful Quint Jaws Quotes From The 1975 Blockbuster Film
  • Controversial Nimbus 2000 Vibrating Harry Potter Broomstick Has Parents In An UproarControversial Nimbus 2000 Vibrating Harry Potter Broomstick Has Parents In An Uproar
  • What's The Meaning Of Auld Lang Syne?: The History Behind The Popular New Year's SongWhat’s The Meaning Of Auld Lang Syne?: The History Behind The Popular New…
  • 30 Best Spinal Tap Quotes That All Rock Fans Should Know30 Best Spinal Tap Quotes That All Rock Fans Should Know
  • The 25 Weirdest Statues And Sculptures From Around The WorldThe 25 Weirdest Statues And Sculptures From Around The World
  • How To Erase iPod Tutorial -- The Super Fix for Most iPod ProblemsHow To Erase iPod Tutorial — The Super Fix for Most iPod Problems
  • 5 Tantalizing Google Street View Hookers Caught On Camera (NSFW)5 Tantalizing Google Street View Hookers Caught On Camera (NSFW)

Categories

Woman With A Dead iPhone Battery

10 Easy iPhone Battery Saving Tips That Will Help You Get Through The Day Without Recharging

Rob Reiner Spinal Tap Hat

Spinal Tap 2: New Spinal Tap Sequel In The Works With Original Cast

Spinal Tap 2, a sequel to 1984’s This is Spinal Tap was announced. It’s due to be released 40 years after the original film’s debut.

About

MethodShop’s mission is to entertain, inform, and sometimes gross you out. MethodShop has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by us. All prices are subject to change.

Latest

Tips On How To Easily Manage Online Passwords

7 Tips On How To Manage Online Passwords And Keep Your Data Safe From Hackers

Funny Three Amigos Quotes

Mount Up! Here Are The 16 Funniest Three Amigos Quotes

Follow

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
MethodShop Animated Zoom Icon
  • About
  • Submit
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Store

Copyright © 2022 MethodShop · All Rights Reserved · Powered by BizBudding Inc.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT