arrest

Here is where you can stay tuned with the ongoing saga of my arrest.

To be updated asap :)

Part 1: The “Arrest” (or kidnapping)

The story of my arrest is ironic at best. After exhausting myself with my volunteer work the past few months I decided to take a few days away from the cell and email. So when Josh and I left for Maplewood for his court date, I left my camera and cellphone at home. How many times have I said you should ALWAYS be armed with a camera? Yeah, listen to me eat those words through this story.
Link to Part 1: The “Arrest” (or kidnapping)

Part Two: The Unlawful Detention

The arresting officer immediately handed me off to a second officer who walked me down to an awaiting police car. The entire time I asked what I was being arrested for and stated that they were violating my Constitutionally protected freedom of speech. The officer on the right told me he “did not remember” if he took an oath to the Constitution. I was initially put in the second of two holding cells while Toni, the girl who was transported with me was put in the first cell.
Part Two: The Unlawful Detention

Part Three: Shaping the Community in Response the Unlawful Arrest and Detention (Maplewood Constitution Course)

While in jail I learned that many of the women incarcerated do not understand their rights. They do not understand the Constitution or how our country was formed, nor do they understand the proper role of government or law enforcement. They have accepted police abuse and targeting as a fact of life. One girl, after arriving, said, “well I better kick back and enjoy a few free meals, I’m sure I’ll be here a few days”. Why were these women in jail? Most were unable to afford the property tax on their vehicles and were swooped up off the streets and incarcerated, the remainder were for other issues surrounding the use of a vehicle. None of them had hurt anyone or damaged/stolen any property. Doesn’t sound very free to me.
Part Three: Shaping the Community in Response the Unlawful Arrest and Detention (Maplewood Constitution Course)

Part Four: Good News :) I am so very happy :) :) :) :)

Time to Celebrate! (Case Dismissed) Maplewood has dismissed the case against me for my “failure to comply” with the arresting officers unconstitutional demands!!!! This is great news as I leave for the Continental Congress of 2009 TOMORROW and return the day before I was supposed to go to court – It would have been hard to focus on solutions to the many issues we face with the potential of 30 days jail or $1000 fine looming over my head, especially since I committed no crime!
Part Four: Good News :) I am so very happy :) :) :) :)