Arizona State University cheerleader shoved and tackled by police during arrest

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The video features high-tension, real-world footage of a controversial police encounter, which naturally drives significant engagement and public interest.

Summary

This video shows footage of an Arizona State University cheerleader being shoved and tackled by Tempe police officers during an arrest. The incident, which occurred in July 2026, resulted in the cheerleader being charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with police.

Structure

1Police officers are seen arresting an individual on a sidewalk at night.
2A cheerleader approaches the officers and is shoved by one of them.
3The cheerleader is then tackled to the ground by an officer.
4Bystanders react to the situation while the officers maintain control of the scene.

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Tempe, AZ July 19, 2026 Quinn Gamino via Storyful Arizona State University cheerleader shoved and tackled by police during arrest

Transcript

Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! What are you all doing? Stop it!

Original caption

Arizona State University cheerleader Eryn Bonner was shoved by a Tempe police officer during an encounter over another person’s arrest in July before being tackled to the ground. Video shows Bonner making contact with the officer as she stepped toward the arrest. Police say she repeatedly ignored commands to step back before being pushed. Bonner was left bruised and has since been charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with police. She has pleaded not guilty.