Arizona College Cheerleader Shoved to Ground During Police Encounter

College cheerleader Eryn Bonner was shoved to the ground during a police encounter in Tempe, Arizona. Video reveals alleged excessive force and misconduct.

Editorial Desk

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Tempe, Arizona — A college cheerleader was physically restrained by police during an incident in Tempe, Arizona, sparking controversy and legal action.

Eryn Bonner, a 21-year-old senior at Arizona State University, was arrested in July after a video showed officers shoving her to the ground. She now faces charges of disorderly conduct and interfering with law enforcement, according to her attorney, Benjamin Taylor.

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The incident occurred when Bonner approached officers who were restraining two men involved in a sidewalk altercation. Surveillance footage captured her pleading with the officers to release one of the men, whom she identified as her boyfriend. Officers reportedly told her to back away, but she continued to approach, leading to a physical struggle that ended with her being pushed to the ground and restrained on a police bike.

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