The shocking incident involving Arizona judge Kristyne Schaaf-Olson and her husband, Jason Olson, has made headlines after a video surfaced showing the judge urinating in public with her pants down. The footage captured the chaotic scene in Prescott, with witnesses calling the police to report the inappropriate behavior.
In the video obtained by Fox 10, Schaaf-Olson, who serves as a Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore, can be seen trying to escape from the shrubbery as officers arrived at the scene around 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 4. The responding officers were met with a drunken Schaaf-Olson who was so intoxicated that she couldn’t even spell her own name. Despite her inebriated state, she was quick to mention her status as a judge to the officers.
As the situation escalated, Jason Olson, Schaaf-Olson’s husband and the parks and recreation manager for the Town of Chino Valley, intervened and attempted to prevent the officers from questioning his wife. Ignoring the officers’ orders to step away, Olson was eventually wrestled to the ground and placed in a police cruiser for resisting arrest and obstructing the investigation.
The video captured the tense exchange between the officers and Olson, who continued to defend his wife’s actions despite the clear evidence against her. Despite repeated warnings from the officers, Olson persisted in his attempts to interfere with the investigation, leading to his eventual arrest.
Schaaf-Olson was issued a citation for urinating in public and resigned from her position as Judge Pro Tempore in the Yavapai County Superior Court two days later. In her statement, she cited personal and medical circumstances as reasons for her resignation, acknowledging the need for judges who are dedicated to serving the community.
Presiding Judge John Napper expressed his respect for Schaaf-Olson’s decision to step down, and the process to appoint her replacement is underway. Additionally, Schaaf-Olson self-reported the incident to the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct, which is investigating the matter.
As for Jason Olson, he is facing charges of resisting arrest, interfering with a crime scene investigation, and obstruction of government operations. He is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 18 to address the charges stemming from the incident.
Overall, the incident involving Judge Schaaf-Olson and her husband has raised concerns about the behavior of public officials and the importance of upholding the law, even in personal circumstances. The repercussions of their actions serve as a reminder of the responsibilities that come with holding positions of authority and the consequences of failing to uphold the law.
