Reality TV Drama Turns Messy: 90 Day Fiance Star's Arrest Bodycam Released

When a relationship that played out on national television implodes, the aftermath doesn’t stay private—especially when bodycam footage and custody battles become part of the public record. That’s exactly what’s happening with 90 Day Fiance alum Thais Ramone, 30, whose domestic battery arrest from last month has now surfaced in footage obtained by TMZ.

In the May 22 bodycam video, Ramone speaks candidly about her fractured marriage to Patrick Mendes, 36.“We [haven’t] had anything for a long time,”she alleged to police, claiming they were no longer together and that she separated from him because she“couldn’t do anything.”She also asserted,“We never had aggressive types of fights,”while describing how he allegedly tried to control her through their daughter. The arrest stemmed from accusations that she slapped Mendes—charges that were eventually dropped.

But the real storm came hours after her arrest. On the same day, Patrick filed for divorce and requested sole legal custody and primary physical custody of their 3-year-old daughter, Aleesi. The timing raised immediate questions about what led to what, and whether the arrest and filing were connected. Thais, who received divorce paperwork 21 days prior to Patrick’s custody motion, has since assembled a legal team to fight back.

Her immigration attorney, Kathleen Martinez, made it clear that power dynamics matter in this case.“Let me be clear: Thais has rights, and those rights will be protected,”Martinez stated.“No one should ever be made to feel powerless because of their immigration status, and no one should be bullied into silence.”She’s working alongside family law attorney Carmen Marisol, who expressed confidence that“the evidence will demonstrate that Thais is a loving, capable, and devoted mother,”and talent manager Dominique Enchinton, who called for“a peaceful resolution for all parties.”

What started as a reality TV romance has spiraled into a custody dispute shadowed by domestic violence allegations, immigration concerns, and competing narratives about control and agency. The bodycam footage puts a human face on the legal filings—not a villain, but a woman dealing with estrangement, allegations, and the fear of losing custody of her child. Whether the courts will see it the same way remains to be seen.

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