Clear 65.870 violation. I had a similiar situation a few months back with taking an openly carried gun into my local PD. The guy should have walked on in and taken the arrest. Anyone up for an OC meet at Hopkinsville city hall?
If you're carpooling I don't mind. If I had the money for the gas then I would be there today.
I emailed the police chief and the city attorney about this unfortunate event. It should be interesting to see their response (if any).
I emailed the police chief and the city attorney about this unfortunate event. It should be interesting to see their response (if any).
Yes, it absolutely would be, but it seems that the OP is more concerned about making his own 15 sec of fame on youtube and several of the other members of this board are determined to warn the Chief of that danger so that he can fix everything before any legal action can be taken. How can you sue to force changes that have already been made? How is gutshot supposed to have this guy arrested when gutshot has no idea who the OP is, and has nothing in writing about the incident and now the Chief knows not to do this kind of stuff. Fellows, the days of calling these people and begging them to change their behavior ended on Jan. 14. Now, the proper reaction to these kinds of behavior is:
1. Keep you mouth shut about it in public.
2. If a cop says he'll arrest you for something you know to be legal, make him do it, no, insist that he do it. (This OP could have been the new Rosa Parks)
2. Secure any evidence (video, audio recordings, witness statements) get photos of any signs, get copies of any local ordinances (before they can be taken down or changed) and get names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers of those involved.
3. Retain a lawyer, who is familiar with these kinds of cases(there aren't many) and is willing to take one without any money up front(there are even fewer and now that it has been tainted, propably none). If you don't know of one or can't find one, get hold of someone (privately) who can help (NRA, GOA, KC3). Contact a lawyer and file suit or contact someone to do that for you.
This event is now, probably, unsalvageable. If it had been handled correctly, it might have been our first big case, where a judge could be convinced that criminal charges would apply. That won't be easy unless we have a really egregious violation, like this one. What a waste.
This happened a few days ago. It was a friend of mine that was the recorder/OC. The city attorney and mayor are aware of the incident. They have until the middle of the week before a lawsuit is the next step to apologize. He and I are sick of the harassment from the Hopkinsville PD. As I have seen his FB posts most LEO are very professional here and are told to NOT mess with anyone open carrying because of how protected it is.
Clear 65.870 violation. I had a similiar situation a few months back with taking an openly carried gun into my local PD. The guy should have walked on in and taken the arrest. Anyone up for an OC meet at Hopkinsville city hall?
Check out his other 3 vidoes.
Guy has a sweet beard!!
I wonder if he's a member here.
Isaac, I've actually had success through my efforts in Scott Co. on having the sheriff remove his signs. I think letters outlining civil and criminal liability go somewhat far.
Preservation, I'm not 100% sure that this is the city attorney, but according to his website he is.
http://www.cotthoffandwillen.com/douglas-willen.html
The police chief seems to be Guy Howie:
ghowie@hopkinsvilleky.us
I Zlatko Skuljan JR will be at city hall on March the 5th to get a public apology from my police chief, I would like as many gun loving Americans that can to show up and give me support.