Written by In early February 2025, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy Manuel Mandujano faced public scrutiny following a traffic stop that gained widespread attention due to a viral video. The incident involved Deputy Mandujano pulling over a driver who had allegedly made an obscene gesture towards him. Initially, Mandujano cited the gesture as the reason for the stop but later claimed it was due to the driver operating 10 miles per hour under the speed limit. The driver, equipped with a dashcam, recorded the entire encounter, and the footage garnered nearly 100,000 views within the first three hours of its release.
The video sparked discussions about potential misconduct and abuse of authority by law enforcement officers. Critics argued that Deputy Mandujano’s actions were retaliatory, stemming from personal offense rather than legitimate traffic violations. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.