A Muskegon Heights woman who wriggled out of the back window of a police cruiser while still in handcuffs, in a viral clip that bounced around social media, is back behind bars after a new arrest in Muskegon County. The footage shows the 38-year-old twisting her way through the small patrol car opening with cuffs on, then taking off on foot before officers eventually tracked her down. Local officials say the original detention followed a report of a home break-in, and that the latest arrest sets up a court appearance later this week.
As reported by LocalMemphis, the Facebook Live clip was posted by Block Paper Weekly and has been shared hundreds of thousands of times across multiple platforms. Muskegon Heights police say they were called to a suspected breaking and entering on Saturday and found a vehicle parked at an abandoned business. An assisting officer on scene used a fingerprint scanner to identify the passenger as Kendra Aney. According to the report, Aney, 38, was arrested by Muskegon County authorities and is expected to be arraigned on Thursday.
Public records from the Michigan Department of Corrections show that Aney has a criminal history that includes a 2017 plea for delivering or manufacturing controlled substances, at least two larceny convictions, and an operating while intoxicated conviction. Those same records indicate she had been listed as absconding from parole since Jan. 12 of this year. The MDOC file also notes a sentence tied to the drug case that included a minimum term of seven years.
How police say she was identified
Muskegon Heights officers who responded to the suspected break-in located the vehicle in question and, according to LocalMemphis, called in an assisting officer with a fingerprint scanner to confirm the passenger’s identity as Aney. The Facebook Live video, which Block Paper Weekly authorized news outlets to use, shows the woman in handcuffs sliding partway through the rear window of the cruiser, then wriggling the rest of the way out and running off. Police say the investigation into the alleged break-in and the circumstances of the transport is still active.
Charges and next steps
Prosecutors have not yet released a full list of charges. County officials say they intend to review the case at arraignment, with formal counts and legal paperwork becoming public once the case is officially entered in court and prosecutor filings are posted. The woman is scheduled to appear in court Thursday, and if charges are filed, Muskegon County prosecutors will oversee the case.
Why the clip drew attention
The video gained traction quickly because most people assume the back of a patrol car is nearly escape proof, which made the successful squeeze through the window feel like something out of a movie. Online reaction has zeroed in on whether the cruiser was left too accessible, how the detainee was handcuffed, and whether policy or training gaps played a role. This report will be updated as court documents and official statements become available.
