She Cheated… Then Dumped Him in the Woods. What Happened Next Shocked Deputies

In this episode of Alpha Responder Network, host Kent Shelley rides along with Deputy Cooper Stubblefield of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office in Pinetop, Arizona. The episode begins with a lighthearted introduction and a routine traffic stop involving a suspended license plate and no proof of insurance. The situation becomes tense when the passenger becomes hostile, but Deputy Stubblefield keeps calm and resolves the stop without escalation.

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Later, the deputies respond to a call about a man lost in a remote forest area who appears to be having a mental health episode. The man explains he was recently released from a behavioral health facility and is now homeless after a disturbing situation involving his girlfriend and substance abuse. Stubblefield and his team decide to locate the girlfriend to ensure her safety before transporting the man into town for shelter.

When they find the girlfriend, she appears mentally distressed but unharmed, resting in her car with a small dog. The deputies confirm she is safe and declines help. They conclude that both individuals are likely dealing with mental health and substance issues.

The episode ends with Deputy Stubblefield reflecting on the unpredictability of calls like this one, where law enforcement must balance safety, compassion, and limited resources while serving their community in challenging conditions.