Posted on 08/12/2018 2:50:12 PM PDT by Simon Green
A Montana man who was accused of filling his water cup with soda at a fast food restaurant has been arrested and charged with multiple misdemeanors and a felony.
Missoula Police Public Information Officer Travis Welsh says police were called to the scene on Thursday around 2:30 pm after Daniel Stine started a fight with a restaurant employee.
The 48-year-old had allegedly tried to fill a water cup with soda at a restaurant and was confronted by an employee who told him he would have to pay for the soft drink, Welsh said to KGVO.
"When confronted by an employee who informed him that he had to pay for the cup of soda he refused and left out one of the entrances," Welsh said, KGVO reported. "The employee followed him, told him that he was not welcome back then he turned and came back towards the employee and tried to kick that person before walking away again."
Stine had fled the restaurant when police arrived, but officers spotted him entering another restaurant nearby and followed him into the restroom where he had gone to hide.
According to police officers, once authorities found Stine in the bathroom the man began to resist arrest and officers shocked him with a stun gun.
"The officers were able to make entry to the bathroom, however, when they did and confronted the man, rather than comply with their instructions he approached them in what appeared to be an aggressive manner," Welsh said. "The officers attempted to take control of him physically and that's when he began to resist and fight with the officers and had to be tased to comply to the officer's instructions."
Stine was arrested and booked with four misdemeanors including resisting arrest, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.
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Glenn Beck?
Such a common thing, asking for water then getting soda. It’s still stealing.
Asking for a water cup and then stealing a soda is something a 13 year old does under the misconception that nobody ever thought of doing it before.
I don’t drink soda, but if I did I would pay for it.
This clown probably got away with it many times in the past.
Throw him in lock-up.
The honor system no longer works in our society, because most people no longer have honor.
Sugar addiction is a terrible thing.
He dindu nuffin rong
I've been wondering what would happen if I did that for 50 years.
Don't tase me, 'bro.
He better not try that crap as the McDonalds where this gal works, she’ll kick his ass:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s27aS9DXKSk
This is how you take a very minor event, and change it into an incident that changes your life and legal status forever.
At any point, this 40 something y/o man could have stopped and said,”You know something, I guess you’re right. Sorry about taking a free drink. It won’t happen again”.
Instead, the stakes and the drama kept getting higher and higher. The police stormed into a public restroom to find him as he tried to hide. Insane. Either he’s an alcoholic, a tweaker or someone with mental problems. Good luck getting that next job or promotion.
Wonder how long it took Missoula MT to reach prisoner number 3695. In Florida that’s called a slow morning.
“The honor system no longer works in our society, because most people no longer have honor.”
Look at the 90+ % that are on ssdi. Now that’s bleeding into emotional support animals crap. This ESA is so easy to get, and then you can force any landlord into accepting, even a pitbull in your rental, even mid-lease.
Scary, I also am seeing many renters that are on ‘military disability’ — at age 30 and 35. This is what Obama’s military has attracted and we are reaping the benefits everywhere.
They took the self serve out of some of the local fast food places around here. Too many abusers.
I will sometimes buy a soda, take the cup and fill it with water. Have not been caught stealing water so far.
If that were Glenn Beck, he would be totally verklempt, or in tears.
Welfare cheat?
“Cheeto Face” packed on some Pounds!
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