Bodycam Footage Released in Reality Star Domestic Battery Case

Police bodycam footage has emerged showing the arrest of reality television personality Thais Ramone following a domestic battery incident at her estranged husband's Nevada home on May 22, 2026. The footage, obtained by TMZ, provides a detailed account of the law enforcement response to what authorities characterized as a domestic violence incident involving Ramone and her estranged husband, Patrick Mendes.

According to the police report previously obtained by TMZ, the incident occurred just days after Mendes served Ramone with divorce papers. The bodycam footage captures officers responding to Mendes' Nevada residence and conducting separate interviews with both parties as they worked to establish the sequence of events.

In the footage, Mendes told police that he had gone to Ramone's home to allow their child to say goodbye before Ramone departed for Brazil. He claimed the argument escalated after Ramone became upset over his presence in the home, alleging that she struck him with an open hand across the face. Officers documented visible marks on Mendes' face that they determined were consistent with his account. The footage shows Mendes providing video evidence of the alleged incident to investigating officers.

Ramone, when interviewed by officers, acknowledged the confrontation but maintained she acted in self-defense. She told police that Mendes had been "controlling" during their relationship. The bodycam footage shows officers informing both parties of their findings before determining there was probable cause to arrest Ramone for domestic battery.

The footage concludes with police informing Ramone of the arrest and taking her into custody. However, the charge was dropped on May 24, 2026, just two days after the incident.

At the time of the arrest, a representative for Ramone issued a statement to TMZ, saying, "Situations involving relationships and family dynamics are rarely black and white, and she has no interest in escalating negativity publicly." The representative added, "Anyone who truly knows Thais knows she is a devoted mother, deeply family-oriented, and someone who has always led with heart."

The former couple's divorce proceedings remain ongoing. Ramone and Mendes appeared on the reality television series "90 Day Fiancé," which documents the relationships of couples navigating the international visa process.

The release of the bodycam footage provides the most comprehensive view to date of the incident that led to Ramone's brief arrest. Such footage has become increasingly common in domestic violence cases as law enforcement agencies adopt body-worn camera policies to ensure transparency and accountability in their interactions with the public.