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‘I’m so scared’: Bodycam shows Conroe woman’s traffic stop escalate into arrest
By Jaewon Jung at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
What started as a traffic stop for a turn signal violation and dim license plate lights ended with a Conroe woman in handcuffs, pleading for help and repeatedly asking for a female officer.KPRC 2 exclusively obtained bodycam video showing the May 21 arrest of 40-year-old Elizabeth Kim off I-45 in...
Key takeaway Kim said she had just gotten off work and was heading to the gym when a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy pulled her over around 9:30 p.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The incident involving Elizabeth Kim's traffic stop and subsequent arrest raises questions about law enforcement protocols in Brazoria County's neighboring communities. While the Montgomery County sheriff's deputy was within his jurisdiction, the situation highlights the need for local police departments to reassess their de-escalation techniques, particularly when dealing with vulnerable individuals. As a community within the Houston area, Pearland residents may be concerned about the potential for similar incidents to occur locally. The fact that Kim, a rape survivor, repeatedly asked for a female officer and expressed her fear, underscores the importance of officers being trained to respond sensitively to such requests. Brazoria County residents should pay attention to how their own law enforcement agencies handle similar situations and whether they have protocols in place to ensure that victims of trauma receive appropriate treatment during interactions with police.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? What started as a traffic stop for a turn signal violation and dim license plate lights ended with a Conroe woman in handcuffs, pleading for help and repeatedly asking for a female officer.KPRC 2 exclusively obtained bodycam video showing the May 21 arrest of 40-year-old Elizabeth Kim off I-45 in...
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