First, this article only gives the DEFENSE LAWYER’s version of what happened, it does not give the officer’s version, which apparently is notably different—Here is a paraphrase/quote from the police report as reported by a local paper:
“Monongah Chief of Police Nathan Lanham says he was patrolling in the area of Bridge Street and Tower Hill Road when he saw Beth Delloma’s jeep with no visible inspection sticker and an expired registration. He says he activated his “marked patrol vehicle’s emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop.”
“Lanham says he approached the vehicle, stated the reason for the stop and requested vehicle registration, driver’s license and proof of insurance. He said Delloma said the documents were at her house, and he told her he would be towing the vehicle and that she was not free to leave.
“He, then, says he asked Delloma to exit the vehicle, and she refused. She then fled from the scene, and he followed her onto Shaver Street, according to court documents. Lanham says she was operating the vehicle in “a manner showing reckless indifference to the safety of others” by “traveling fast down a narrow road in a residential area with children and elderly, driving in a residential yard” before pulling into a driveway on Shaver Street.”
In other words, the EDITED video and the defense lawyer’s comments left out some important details. He was in a “marked” patrol car. Moreover, the video clearly shows that he was wearing an official shirt with “POLICE” written in large letters. Next, he “lit her up” with blue lights. He also told her that he was going to “tow” her vehicle b/c it was unregistered and uninspected. There is also an allegation that she sped off.
The charges were likely dropped b/c the officer may have went overboard in arresting this dope, but she is a dope. Why not hand the officer your driver’s license and registration as requested? Did you think he was a fake cop and would steal your items? I’m sorry, I don’t believe for one second that this woman even requested his ID or, if she did, that he would not have politely provided ID. It sounds to me like she didn’t want her car towed.
Sod Off, Swampy.