Arizona Superior Court Judge Reportedly Resigns After Alleged Late Night Incident

An Arizona Superior Court judge has stepped down from her position after allegedly being caught urinating in public just steps away from the courthouse where she served. The incident, which took place in downtown Prescott, has sparked conversations about public trust, professional conduct, and accountability for those in positions of power.

Prescott police responded around 1:30 a.m. on October 4 after witnesses reported seeing a woman relieving herself near the corner of Montezuma and Gurley Street — a well-known area located close to the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. According to police, the woman was later identified as Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore Kristyne Schaaf-Olson.

Bodycam footage obtained by Fox News Digital appears to show Schaaf-Olson adjusting her clothing and sitting on a nearby bench as officers arrive on the scene. One officer can be heard saying, “This is disgusting,” as he approaches her. The video also captures her struggling to spell her own name during questioning, leading officers to believe she may have been impaired at the time.

Moments later, Schaaf-Olson’s husband, Jason Olson, arrived and attempted to intervene. Olson, who works as the parks and recreation manager for the Town of Chino Valley, allegedly tried to pull his wife away from the officers and repeatedly refused to follow police instructions. The situation escalated quickly.

Footage shows the officer instructing Jason Olson to step back. When he did not comply, the officer tackled him to the ground, shouting, “Get your a– on the f—ing ground, dude.” Olson responded by saying, “I’m not doing anything!” as additional officers stepped in to restrain him. Police radio captured one officer stating, “515, we’re fighting,” signaling an ongoing physical struggle.

Both individuals were cited for their actions that night. Kristyne Schaaf-Olson was cited for urinating or defecating in public — a misdemeanor offense in Arizona. Jason Olson received citations for resisting arrest, interfering with a crime scene investigation, and obstruction of government operations, according to local news reports.