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Martha Menefield<\/strong>, 82, opened her door to 2 Alabama cops on November 27. The Valley Police Department officers<\/a> had been there to arrest her over an unpaid $77.80 water invoice\u2013warrant in hand.<\/p>\n Now, greater than 1,000 donations<\/a> have poured in, surpassing Menefield\u2019s fundraising aim of $25,000. Though she launched the GoFundMe about 4 days in the past, it\u2019s already raised over $31,900<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201c[The water bill] has since been paid, but I have incurred expenses for my home and some vision issues, and I can use some assistance. Thank God fo all those who want to help, and I appreciate it all. May God Bless,\u201d Martha\u2019s GoFundMe says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Over the weekend, bodycam footage confirmed an officer handcuffing a distressed Menefield, who was carrying a short-sleeved, purple tee.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before the arrest, Martha defined that her daughter handles the payments, however the police fired again that \u201cshe hasn\u2019t been doing it.\u201d<\/em> Menefield appeared over the warrant, opened her telephone, and repeatedly expressed confusion. Meanwhile, the officer defined that the town\u2019s code enforcement ought to\u2019ve despatched her a discover a couple of month in the past. Then the officer knowledgeable Martha she must pay $285 to \u201cget out of PD or go to the county jail.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Watch the bodycam footage beneath:<\/p>\n\n