Destiny Taylor

Name:
Taylor, Destiny Lee

Date of Booking:
04/11/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
License to be Carried and Exhibited on Demand

No Proof of Insurance

Disorderly Conduct

Officer’s Narrative:
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On April 11th, 2026, at approximately 10:05pm, while parked stationery on Bill Gardner Pkwy, observing Eastbound traffic, I noticed a red Honda Civic that had suspended registration and no valid insurance (GCIC). While behind the vehicle and verifying the information with dispatch, I smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

I activated my blue lights and the driver of the vehicle indicated left before stopping. The driver, later identified as Destiny Taylor, pulled over on the right shoulder around the 211-mile marker of I-75S. I approached the vehicle on the passenger side of the vehicle and contacted Taylor, and two female passengers. Taylor identified herself verbally as Destiny Taylor, stating she did not have her driver’s license on her person but provided her driver’s license number as [REDACTED BY AGENCY].

I advised Taylor that the registration was suspended and there was no valid insurance on file. Taylor stated the registration was not suspended and they had just not put the sticker on, claiming their insurance was active. I explained that suspended registration typically indicates a lapse in coverage as she noted the insurance provider was Hugo, which is known for day-to-day coverage. I asked Destiny if there was anything in the vehicle I needed to know about, as the odor of marijuana was stronger while interacting with her at the vehicle. Taylor stated no and mentioned the seats were suede.

I gave Taylor a lawful order to exit the vehicle. Taylor refused and stated she wanted to get her insurance documentation first. I repeated the order to exit the vehicle on multiple occasions (approximately five times). Taylor continued to refuse and argued about the stop. I advised Taylor she could comply or I would remove her from the vehicle. I walked around to the driver side door, Taylor refused to unlock the door. I then walked back to the passenger side door, requesting the other two female passengers to step out of the vehicle, both of the passengers complied.

I informed Destiny if she did not unlock the door, I would break the driver side window to remove her from the vehicle. Taylor stated, “break it b*tch.” I entered the vehicle from the unsecured passenger side door, placing my hand on Taylor’s right wrist to remove her from the vehicle. Taylor finally opened the driver’s door. I ordered Taylor to turn around, placing her in custody with my city issued handcuffs. Taylor continued to resist as she was assisted into my patrol vehicle. A passenger, later identified as Shatavia, began recording the incident.

I conducted a search of the vehicle based on the odor of marijuana. I located a grinder on the passenger side door containing marijuana residue and marijuana buds, as well as pouches consistent with marijuana or THC cannabis products on the driver side door. I also observed what appeared to be a smoked blunt in the mid console of the vehicle.

The vehicle owner was identified as Taylor’s boyfriend through contact information provided by the passengers. The passengers contacted the owner, [REDACTED], who gave verbal consent for them to drive the vehicle and stated he would provide proof of insurance. The owner sent a copy of his identification and insurance documentation via text message to verify ownership and coverage.

I obtained identification from both passengers. Shatavia provided her driver’s license. The other passenger, also named Destiny, stated she did not have her license on her person but provided a photo of her license on her phone. I verified the insurance documentation showed an effective date of 4/11/2026 at 10:28pm and an expiration date of 5/17/2026 with policy number 708517. Based on the owner’s consent and valid insurance, I released the vehicle to Shatavia, who had a valid driver’s license.

The handcuffs were double locked, checking for proper fitness. Taylor was transported to Henry County Jail. During transport, Taylor apologized multiple times and stated she made a mistake. Taylor explained she reacted the way she did because the car had been profiled before due to the suede seats retaining odors, and she had seen things online about not complying. Taylor asked for mercy and stated she had never been arrested before and her wrist hurt.

I explained that by operating the vehicle she took full responsibility for anything wrong with it, and that the traffic stop would have taken approximately seven minutes had she complied with the lawful order to exit.

I issued Taylor three citations and one warning. The warning was for driving with suspended registration. The citations were for no insurance, disorderly conduct for obstructing for hindering my investigation, and no driver’s license on person while operating a motor vehicle. Taylor’s mandatory court appearance date is June 23rd, 2026.

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