Final week Rodney Reese, an 18-year-old black man, was arrested in Plano, Texas for strolling house from his job at Walmart. Police had acquired a name {that a} black man with quick sleeves was strolling by way of the snow. For that prime crime he was “investigated” after which charged with “being a pedestrian within the roadway,” in line with The Guardian.
When police first cease him, they kindly ask if he wanted assist. However when he says no, he is fantastic, they start to harass him below the guise that they’re nonetheless making an attempt to assist.
From The Guardian:
Reese advised KDFW-TV he was strolling house from his job at a Walmart and did not cease for the officers as a result of he did not want their assist.
Officers continued to observe Reese for about two minutes earlier than stopping him, telling him they have been “doing an investigation” and informing him that he was being detained.
Reese replied “no” and continued strolling however was stopped once more. Within the video, a short scuffle is seen as officers tried to handcuff Reese, who might be heard asking to be launched.
In accordance with the Fb put up, the arresting officer famous that Reese resisted arrest however selected to not cost him.
Plano police chief Ed Drain advised KDFW-TV the cost was dropped as a result of the arrest wasn’t per why officers have been known as to research.
“They need to’ve taken him house, is the place he ought to’ve gone,” Drain mentioned.
This video was launched on Fb by police on Friday.