Scheetz
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Background:
We went out to the bar last night. Had a great time before my roommate and great friend goes into surgery on Thursday. He became quite belligerent as everything came out. His yelling was heard by a neighbor who called the police reporting domestic dispute.
4 squad cars show up to speak with us. A female officer then tried to walk into our house without being invited. My second roommate quickly blocked the door and said without a warrant your not coming in.
She demanded he move or he will be arrested for obstruction of justice. (At this point everyone in the house, well all 5 of us are standing in our doorway/hallway.) She then grabbed my roommate by the arm, pulled him outside into the yard and cuffed him. He was then put in the squad car and we were told he would be released. The female officer then drove away as apparently my roommate was mouthing off to her in the car. (Yes, that sealed the deal)
In the mean time, the LT asked me if he could come in side. Very politely I might add. I asked what the grounds were and was told he wanted to make sure nobody was injured. I allowed his entry to look at the remaining 4 people. He checked us out and walked back outside. They then left after squaring away that it was just two brothers arguing and to keep the noise down.
Now, before you complete your thought that we were all plastered, you can squash it. I had 2 beers in me, my roommate who was arrested had a buzz, the other roommate was the drunk one, hence why he was being so loud. The other 2 were also not drunk.
At this point I am still fuming. My buddy has a $1,500 bail which none of us can front even with everyone being 22yrs old to 28yrs. I want to file a complaint about this officer however the fact that my roommate mouthed off to her made me reconsider. If he had been let go I would call and say I did not appreciate how she handled our situation. Pulling someone out of their own home for sticking up to his Amendment crosses the line. By the way, when trying to get a hold of Norfolk jail in the AM. Don't expect a nice person to pick up the phone. When I asked about his bail and what his charges were the woman on the line told me she won't tell me anything and to call someone else. :cuss: Yes, those are her words.
This is the not the first time I have had to deal with Norfolk officers late at night. 2 months ago my roommates and I were sitting on our roof with a beer and we were hit with a spotlight. They ran full background checks on our license for the reason of and I quote "Clear you for any warrants." I made small talk with the officer as when my name was read off dispatch mentioned my CCW.
So yes that was long, I am fuming that an officer would pull someone out of their house for demanding she produce a warrant. However, my roommate caused the actual arrest when he mouthed off in the car. So I cant complain about the latter. However, I did mention to the LT I did not appreciate the way his officer handled my roommate requesting a warrant. (Sarcasm: Which I am sure he will take note of)
I guess LEOs least expect to be called to a house and have 3 roommates who know how the situation should be handled.
Background:
We went out to the bar last night. Had a great time before my roommate and great friend goes into surgery on Thursday. He became quite belligerent as everything came out. His yelling was heard by a neighbor who called the police reporting domestic dispute.
4 squad cars show up to speak with us. A female officer then tried to walk into our house without being invited. My second roommate quickly blocked the door and said without a warrant your not coming in.
She demanded he move or he will be arrested for obstruction of justice. (At this point everyone in the house, well all 5 of us are standing in our doorway/hallway.) She then grabbed my roommate by the arm, pulled him outside into the yard and cuffed him. He was then put in the squad car and we were told he would be released. The female officer then drove away as apparently my roommate was mouthing off to her in the car. (Yes, that sealed the deal)In the mean time, the LT asked me if he could come in side. Very politely I might add. I asked what the grounds were and was told he wanted to make sure nobody was injured. I allowed his entry to look at the remaining 4 people. He checked us out and walked back outside. They then left after squaring away that it was just two brothers arguing and to keep the noise down.
Now, before you complete your thought that we were all plastered, you can squash it. I had 2 beers in me, my roommate who was arrested had a buzz, the other roommate was the drunk one, hence why he was being so loud. The other 2 were also not drunk.
At this point I am still fuming. My buddy has a $1,500 bail which none of us can front even with everyone being 22yrs old to 28yrs. I want to file a complaint about this officer however the fact that my roommate mouthed off to her made me reconsider. If he had been let go I would call and say I did not appreciate how she handled our situation. Pulling someone out of their own home for sticking up to his Amendment crosses the line. By the way, when trying to get a hold of Norfolk jail in the AM. Don't expect a nice person to pick up the phone. When I asked about his bail and what his charges were the woman on the line told me she won't tell me anything and to call someone else. :cuss: Yes, those are her words.
This is the not the first time I have had to deal with Norfolk officers late at night. 2 months ago my roommates and I were sitting on our roof with a beer and we were hit with a spotlight. They ran full background checks on our license for the reason of and I quote "Clear you for any warrants." I made small talk with the officer as when my name was read off dispatch mentioned my CCW.
So yes that was long, I am fuming that an officer would pull someone out of their house for demanding she produce a warrant. However, my roommate caused the actual arrest when he mouthed off in the car. So I cant complain about the latter. However, I did mention to the LT I did not appreciate the way his officer handled my roommate requesting a warrant. (Sarcasm: Which I am sure he will take note of)
I guess LEOs least expect to be called to a house and have 3 roommates who know how the situation should be handled.
