[Navy Patriot]

The law allows a police officer (on or off duty) to make an arrest for assault (threat of violence) on or off his own property. Any interference of the arrest is another crime (obstructing an officer).

Every one there who impeded the off duty cop is eligible for jail time and a couple are guilty of serious assault and battery.

lawn trespass is not the issue, the kid's threat is.

[JohnnyP]

What if he had pulled the weapon before he was touched, then fired a warning shot into the ground? If illegal, why? His shot scattered the threat.

[milford421]

The cop was tackled by a few of the “youths”. Situation looked like it was quickly getting out of hand. Should be assault charges for the “youths.”