Entitled NY District Attorney Runs From Police During Traffic Stop
An entitled district attorney from Monroe County, New York, is in hot water after she refused to stop for police after they tried to pull her over for speeding.
On April 22, a police officer attempted to pull over a vehicle driven by Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley, who was driving at 55 mph in a 35-mph zone. However, she refused to stop the car, speeding off and continuing on her route until she got to her home. Doorley eventually got out of her car when she pulled into the garage.
The shocking confrontation between the district attorney and the officer included Doorley declaring that she “didn’t feel like stopping” because she was “stressed” about murder cases she was dealing with.
“You know what I’ve been dealing with all day — three murders in the city?” she told the officer. “And do you think I really care if I was going 20 miles over the speed limit?”
Doorley then went a step further in her belief that she was above the law, calling local Police Chief Dennis Kohlmeier to demand that he tell the officer to “leave me alone,” calling the officer an “a—hole.”
While Doorley acted like she was above the law during the incident, she later tried to act like she was taking responsibility for her actions when she was in the public eye — pleading guilty in municipal court on Tuesday and releasing a statement trying to explain her side of the story.
“On Monday, April 22, 2024, I was driving home following a busy day at work,” the statement read. “I admit that I was not paying attention to my speed on Phillips Road in the Town of Webster. Less than half a mile from my neighborhood, I noticed a Webster Police car behind me. Once I realized that the intention of the car was to pull me over, I called the Webster Police Chief to inform him that I was not a threat and that I would speak to the Officer at my house down the street.”
“The Webster Police Officer followed me to my house and issued me a speeding ticket for my speed of 55mph in a 35mph zone. I acknowledged that I was speeding and I accepted the ticket. By 1:00PM the following day, I pled guilty and sent the ticket to the Webster Town Court because I believe in accepting responsibility for my actions and had no intention of using my position to receive a benefit,” the statement continued.
“Nobody, including your District Attorney, is above the rule of law, even traffic laws. Anybody who knows me understands without a doubt that I have dedicated my entire 33 year career to the safety of this community. My work to ensure the safety and respect of law enforcement is well proven time and time again. I stand by my work and stand by my commitment to the public safety of Monroe County,” Doorley’s statement concluded.
However, the speeding ticket might not be the only consequence Doorley is facing. All nine members of the Rochester City Council have sent a letter to New York Attorney Letitia James calling for an inquiry into the incident.
“Recent body camera footage, shared by the Webster Police Department, has raised significant concerns regarding Ms. Doorley’s behavior during a traffic stop in Webster, New York,” the letter read.
“This incident has led us to question her fitness to serve as District Attorney, and we believe an investigation by your office is warranted. The behavior exhibited by Ms. Doorley during the traffic stop, as captured in the body camera footage, appears to violate these standards. Such behavior undermines the credibility and integrity of our justice system and erodes public trust,” the letter continued.
