After Tornado, Woman Arrested for Running Stop Sign | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

A tornado destroyed Lisa Barker’s home in Indiana, but her nightmare didn’t end there—just five days later, she was pulled over, arrested for running a stop sign, and handcuffed after her dog bolted into traffic. Officers say she became belligerent; she says they put her in a headlock, reopening tornado wounds. After 31 harrowing hours in jail, no insurance, and no support, she now faces trial in December—all while rebuilding her life and fighting a pending lawsuit. With no criminal record and a history of civic engagement, she fears she’s being targeted, turning disaster into a legal battle…