Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin – A troubling incident unfolded on the evening of July 6, 2024, when officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department were dispatched to a Kwik Trip convenience store following reports of civil trouble.
According to the 911 caller, a woman later identified as 27-year-old Alexandria threatened to strike employees before abandoning three children inside the store and fleeing the scene in a white Honda Civic.
The Police Encounter
An officer who happened to be patrolling nearby observed the Civic speeding recklessly through the Kwik Trip parking lot. The officer quickly initiated contact with the driver, who was identified as Alexandria.
During questioning, Alexandria admitted that she did not possess a valid driver’s license and confirmed that she had left the three children inside the store unattended.
When pressed by officers, she gave conflicting explanations:
- At first, she claimed the children were her sister’s, not hers.
- She insisted she had no legal responsibility for them.
- Later, she acknowledged she had agreed to care for the kids temporarily while their mother was at a local fish fry.
“They’re not my kids. They’re my sister’s kids. I don’t know where their mother is,” Alexandria told officers, while visibly upset.
Children Left Behind
Back at the Kwik Trip, officers located the three children – two 9-year-olds and a 5-year-old – who were frightened but physically unharmed. The children told police their mother had gone to a fish fry in town, and Alexandria, their aunt, had been tasked with looking after them.
Witnesses at the scene reported that Alexandria had become confrontational inside the store, threatening staff members and yelling profanities before storming out.
One witness told police:
“She was screaming, threatening to slap an employee, and then suddenly left the kids crying inside while she drove away.”
Escalation and Arrest
When officers attempted to detain Alexandria, the situation escalated quickly. She became combative, swearing at police, accusing them of racism, and repeatedly insisting that she was being unfairly targeted.
At one point, Alexandria asked officers if she could smoke a cigarette while in custody, then declared she was ready to go to jail.
Despite being restrained, she threatened to spit on officers—and ultimately followed through, spitting directly in the face of a female officer during transport.
“If I can’t spit on him, I’ll hit him in the face,” she shouted, while restrained in the back of the squad car.
Criminal Charges
Police confirmed that Alexandria had a prior felony record and had already served a one-year prison sentence before this incident.
This time, she faced multiple charges, including:
- Discharging bodily fluids at a law enforcement officer
- Battery to a law enforcement officer
- Resisting an officer
- Disorderly conduct
Alexandria was initially held in jail for several weeks on a $400 cash bond.
Dismissal of Charges
In March 2025, the case took a dramatic turn when prosecutors dismissed all charges, citing findings that Alexandria was suffering from a mental disease or defect at the time of the incident.
Legal experts note that while dismissal due to mental health issues can protect defendants from criminal liability, it also raises concerns about public safety and proper intervention for at-risk individuals.
Broader Concerns
The Kwik Trip case highlights multiple community concerns:
- Child safety: The decision to leave three young children unattended in a public place posed significant risks.
- Mental health and law enforcement: The confrontation exposed challenges officers face when dealing with individuals experiencing psychological distress.
- Judicial outcomes: The dismissal raises questions about accountability, rehabilitation, and whether additional support systems could have prevented the incident.
Conclusion
Fortunately, the three children were returned safely to their legal guardians. However, the case of Alexandria remains a stark reminder of the delicate balance between law enforcement, mental health, and the responsibilities of childcare.
For Mount Pleasant residents, the incident has become more than a headline—it’s a call to ensure stronger family support systems and better resources for mental health intervention.
