The report later confirmed that the officer had six encounters with Robert and Reyna Mathis, dating to July 2008. For the first case, Robert Mathis was pulled over by Anderson for speeding, while Reyna Mathis in the passenger seat. They both exited the vehicle and refused the officer's orders. Anderson placed Reyna Mathis under arrest for refusing to follow his orders, and she struck him in the face and eye with her hand, causing minor injury. Robert Mathis was issued with a citation and released from the scene. Reyna Mathis was lodged in the Muskegon County Jail for obstruction and assault on an officer. She was sentenced for 60 days and $414 in fines.
In Oct. 2008, Reyna Mathis was involved in a bar fight and accused of assaulting another person. She was found to be intoxicated and was later arrested by Anderson for two Fail to Appear bench warrants. Reyna Mathis also went to jail for the incident.
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