traffic-stop · Palm Beach County, Florida

What happened after a Florida deputy accused a driver with no right hand of using a phone?

What happened?

The $116 citation issued to Kathleen Thomas was dismissed at the request of Deputy Yosvani Quesada due to insufficient evidence, and Deputy Quesada's conduct is currently under agency review by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

Discipline or policy action

Last checked: Jun 15, 2026
Sources: Global Player; YouTube; Police1; YouTube; YouTube

Timeline

  1. The traffic stop occurred in Palm Beach County, Florida, where Deputy Yosvani Quesada accused Kathleen Thomas of using her right hand to manipulate a cellphone.

  2. Deputy Quesada issued Kathleen Thomas a $116 citation for using her phone while driving.

  3. The $116 citation issued to Kathleen Thomas was dismissed at the request of Deputy Quesada due to a lack of evidence and issues with citation software labeling.

  4. The bodycam footage of the incident, posted by Kathleen Thomas on TikTok, became widely shared, leading to public discussion.

  5. Deputy Yosvani Quesada's conduct during the traffic stop is currently under agency review by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

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