Unknown to Officers, They Had a Gun

Summary

In this tense interaction, a group of individuals is pulled over by the police for driving the wrong way on Pearl Street. The officers investigate the situation, which escalates when a concealed weapon is discovered. One individual, Jaden, denies knowing about the gun and is restrained after resisting arrest. Throughout the ordeal, Jaden repeatedly expresses frustration, claiming his rights are being violated, and protests his treatment. Despite being hurt and citing his injuries, he is ultimately charged with carrying a concealed weapon and resisting arrest. He is later placed on probation following a plea agreement.

Takeaways

• 😀 The interaction begins with a traffic stop due to a car going the wrong way on Pearl Street.
• 😀 The officers suspect the vehicle smells like marijuana and inquire about any substances or weapons inside.
• 😀 One of the individuals admits to having a small marijuana roach in the car, but denies possession of other illegal items.
• 😀 The officers discover a gun on one of the individuals, leading to an escalation in the situation.
• 😀 The suspect becomes non-compliant, claiming his rights are being violated and resisting the officers' commands.
• 😀 During the altercation, multiple officers are involved in restraining the individual who is eventually placed in a patrol car.
• 😀 One individual, who was not initially involved, expresses concern for the detained person and records the incident on their phone.
• 😀 The suspect argues with officers, claiming they were being treated unfairly and verbally challenging their authority.
• 😀 The officers perform a search and find a taser on the suspect, adding to the charges of carrying a concealed weapon.
• 😀 The suspect denies having any weapons or illicit substances, but later admits to the taser and cooperates with the officers once detained.
• 😀 After medical clearance, the suspect is taken to the police station where he is charged with carrying a concealed weapon and resisting arrest, and placed on probation as part of a plea agreement.

Q & A

What led to the initial traffic stop in the script?

The initial traffic stop occurred because the vehicle was going the wrong way on Pearl Street, which the officer noticed. The driver mentioned they were not from around the area.

Why did the driver of the vehicle claim they did not have an ID?

The driver claimed that they did not have their ID with them, but stated their name was 'Jaden'. They also mentioned that they could be found on Facebook to confirm their identity.

What did the officer suspect regarding the vehicle's smell?

The officer suspected that the vehicle smelled like marijuana, which the driver confirmed, explaining that their little cousin had been smoking inside the car.

What was the driver's response when asked about the presence of marijuana or weapons in the car?

The driver admitted there was a small marijuana roach in the car but denied any weapons, stating that the only item they had was a personal taser.

What led to the escalation of the situation?

The situation escalated when the officer found a gun inside the car. After the discovery, the driver attempted to flee, resulting in a struggle where the officer tackled them to the ground.

What was the driver's reaction during the arrest?

During the arrest, the driver expressed frustration and confusion, claiming that the officers were not treating them fairly and repeatedly stating they did not deserve to be arrested.

What were the charges faced by Jaden?

Jaden was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and resisting arrest. He was also cited for the possession of a false ID and driving against traffic on a one-way street.

What did the officers do to ensure Jaden's safety after the arrest?

After the arrest, officers offered medical attention to Jaden, who had been injured during the altercation. They ensured he was medically cleared before transporting him to the police station.

What happened when Jaden was taken to the police station?

At the police station, Jaden was read his Miranda rights and was asked if he was willing to talk. He chose not to speak, asserting that it was too late and refusing to engage with the officers.

What was the outcome of the case for Jaden?

Jaden reached a plea agreement in which his sentence was withheld, and he is currently serving two years of probation for his actions during the incident.