Jun 15, 2010
false report and arrest tasered
I live in a condo.I invited a friend to spend the weekend with me (African American).One afternoon we went to swimming pool.On our way as we passed by the other condos a person was shouting racial remarks from his condo lanai but we could not see exactly which condo.As he continued I remarked back “are you on medications”continued on our way to pool.At the pool we were talking with a older couple about the wildlife all around us.Suddenly a man appeared at a distance in a rage shouting and screaming comments that were difficult to make sense.I tried to to ignore the man and comforted my friend while many people watched and listened.Suddenly a police officer arrived.Walked up to the man .The man pointed at us with no discussion the officer marched to the pool entered and stood next to the pool and demanded that I get out of the pool.As I started to exit the pool in his direction I was asking “Whats the problem” Now in a rage he repeated angrily to get out and would not answer my questions as I got closer.Then his demeanor changed and said,”Oh I just want to ask you some questions.As I got to the edge and began to lift myself out he suddenly grabbed me.However being wet he began to lose his grip and balance and was falling towards the water.I was of course right below him I caught him and pushed him back to his feet.I got out and thinking he must be glad that I saved him from falling in.As I stood there waiting for him to respond he says “I am going to tase you!I told him that I am wet and please don’t.He fired anyways while there were children right behind me.I am disabled with a back injury and the taser caused me to flip around and around rolling towards the water.Finally the taser stopped and I sat down on a chair behind in disbelief.after a few minutes he came over removed the taser and cuffed me .As he was cuffing me I ask why he did what he had done.