It used to be called “The nickel ride.” It is a Baltimore and Philly method of “curbside justice” given to perps the when the police believe they need a little extra convincing. Freddie was arrested over 20 times, so it’s safe to assume the police knew him well.
Old cop joke: “How many police does it take to throw a handcuffed prisoner down the stairs at the jail?”
Answer: “None. They always jump.”
Yea, but don’t they beat you senseless first in Philly?