New York police refute woman's claim that her arrest caused a miscarriage: bodycam
Driver Quashaia Oranchak claims that her March 20 arrest caused her miscarriage, but New York State Police released bodycam footage that they believe refutes her argument. (Source: New York State Police)
New York State Police have released bodycam footage that they believe refutes a woman's allegation that her arrest in March caused her to miscarry.
State troopers attempted to pull over driver Quashaia Oranchak on March 20. Police say that when she did not comply, another state trooper pulled up in front of her – and his car was struck by Oranchak's vehicle.
Bodycam footage shows officers yelling at Oranchak to get out of the car before arresting her for fleeing an officer. Police also claim they found drugs in her vehicle, and that traces of fentanyl and methamphetamine were found in her body.
Police told Fox News Digital that Oranchak became unresponsive at Broome County Correctional Facility and was taken to a hospital, where she ultimately miscarried. She was over six months pregnant at the time.
Police say that when Oranchak did not yield the first time, another state trooper pulled up in front of her – and was struck by Oranchak's vehicle. (New York State Police)
"A quantity of fentanyl and methamphetamine was located secreted in her body," the spokesperson said. She was charged with criminal possession of controlled substances, criminal use of drug paraphernalia and fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle.
In the bodycam footage, the police officer arresting Oranchak was heard acknowledging her pregnancy and asking her if she felt unwell.
"Ultimately, at the end of the day, like I told you before, I'm a reasonable guy," the officer is heard saying. "I see that you're pregnant. If you're not good, you need to let me know because you're in my custody now. Your well-being is part of my responsibility."
"I'm okay for right now," Oranchak responded.
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Body cam footage shows officers yelling at Oranchak to get out of the car, before arresting her for fleeing an officer. (New York State Police)
Oranchak's lawyer Ronald Benjamin told Fox News Digital that he strongly believes that his client's rights were infringed upon.
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"There's no doubt that the police's stop and the arrest were unlawful, and we will pursue the violation of her rights vigorously," Benjamin said.
Police said that Oranchak became unresponsive at a Broome County and was taken to a hospital, where she ultimately miscarried. (New York State Police)
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