Then, if the police still perceived him as 'copping an attitude' (a nebulous term, I know) he could have been taken for a ride down to the station.
As he already has a history of preaching against the LDS Church, I'd say it's possible that he planned it this way.
As for local reportes getting footage for the evening broadcast, I imagine they would know to ask before turning their cameras on.
Right. He "booked" passage to the local jail because he left his credit card at home to pay for the local motel.
Nice twist. Persecute a media rep, and then write it off that it's what he "planned" to do.
Nice superimposing of motives (I'm glad you know what was burning in his bosom).