Circuit City Conflict
By Myra Arthur/Action 10 News
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas- Frustrated customer Wayne Blackburn handed out flyers in front Circuit City last Thursday, describing the company's lack of service regarding his TV repair. Store employees called police, who then confronted Blackburn and asked him to leave the property. "I was just trying to get their attention [Circuit City] because I didn't seem to be able to do that any other way," says Blackburn
Meanwhile, shopper Hank Littrell stood by watching what took place and taking pictures on his cell phone. He claims he was approached by an officer who asked for identification. Littrell refused to hand over his I.D., which was caught on Blackburn's home video camera.
"He says, "What are you doing?" I said, "I'm standing here observing, taking pictures of what's going on," says Littrell. "He says I need to leave. I said "Why? Im just standing here not interferring in any way."
Seconds after the home video camera is shut off, Littrell claims the policeman grabbed his arm, wrapped it his behind his back, and patted him down. Littrell admits that, up until that point, he refused to hand over any identification.
"I certainly resisted when all of the sudden someone is manhandling me and not telling me why."
CCPD officials tell us a by-stander is within their right to take pictures of police involvement, so long as they do not interfere. Littrell plans to file a complaint with CCPD Internal Affairs.
"All of this would not have gone where it did if Circuit City had handled this differently," said Littrell.
Wayne Blackburn was issued a criminal trespass warning for Circuit City and Moore Plaza. The company has still not contacted Blackburn about the pending repair to his television. His warranty expires December 16th.
"You have to, at some point, stand up for your rights," Blackburn said. "All I wanted was someone to listen to me and try to help me out."
4:00 p.m. CDT, December 16, 2008
Send us your stories, photos, or video that shows the world the lack of professionalism some members of the CCPD have.- News -The lack of statistical comparison notwithstanding, Corpus Christi police say their excessive force complaints are few.Christopher Gale, a San Antonio lawyer known throughout the state for representing people with excessive force complaints, says otherwise. He claims it's one of the worst in the state for excessive force complaints."It's not just a couple of bad seeds. It's a pervasive attitude that you can get away with it, where they feel like they're above it and right now I think they are," Gale said. "I probably get three calls a day regarding complaints about CCPD."
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UPDATE CCPD ANOTHER CASE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE
Tasered Suspect Claims Police Brutality
Tasered Suspect Claims Police Brutality
Updated: Dec 16, 2008 11:14 PM
CORPUS CHRISTI - A Navy Corpsman was arrested and tasered for fleeing from police, and now the Corpusman is claiming he was the victim of excessive force and brutality.
A Navy Corpsman had been rushing home to get his fiance her emergency asthma medicines when police tried to pull him over. Police said he violated some traffic laws and refused to pull over.
However, the couple said the department owes them an apology and they have hired a lawyer.
"Her breathing became worse and I panicked," Nicholas Lowry, 26, said.
Lowry's fiance began having an asthma attack and he rushed to get her home Saturday night.
The police report indicated the officer started following the couple as soon as they sped right through the intersection of Baldwin and Ayers.
Lowry drove several blocks before stopping in his own driveway.
"I parked the car, turned the vehicle off, leaned over the window and I tried to tell the officer 'I'm sorry this is a medical emergency'," Lowry said.
However, before he could explain, Lowry said he was tasered, while sitting in his truck. He fell to the ground and was tasered again.
Lowry said things only escalated when Officer W. Hobbs criticized Lowry's service as a Navy Corpsman.
"Then, we walked in[to the jail] and he slammed me into a concrete wall. While taking me in, he laughed in my ear and said I'm gonna throw you in the cell with all the f-----, so they can rape you," Lowry said, of what Hobb's allegedly said.
Lowry's fiance took pictures of how officers scattered his military honors about while searching their truck.
Police said Lowry was already in the process of being cuffed when he tried to elbow the officer and a taser was authorized.
JK: IMHO The sentence below indicates the sentence above is untrue.
They also added that the bottom line was that it is a felony if a driver doesn't pull over for a cop.
"If this gentleman had pulled over, like he's required to do under the law, an ambulance could have been summoned or the officer could have escorted them to the hospital," CCPD Captain Todd Green said.
However, Lowry and his fiance said the behavior from the police was unacceptable .
"I think they should train their people. I felt like a criminal and we didn't do anything wrong," Nicki Redding, Lowry's fiance, said.
"It would be nice for someone to tell the truth and apologize," Lowry stated. "As far as the incident, I've forgiven the officer, I just want these kind of things to stop."
Police said the couple can file a complaint through their Internal Affairs Division and the arresting officer would be investigated.
Also, it's hard to validate that kind of situation because police said there was no dash cam video or recordings of the incident.
The couple is now talking with their lawyer and deciding what legal action they might pursue.
Online Reporter: Lauren Williamson
10 comments:
I bet, we know there are cameras in the jail where Hobbs whispered his choice of words of wisdom in his victims ear? Now we all know there are cams to capture a film in case Lowery was victimized again.
If the situation were reversed I am confident a dash cam would be available.
I AM A 24 YEAR OLD MAN WHO WAS PULLED OVER BY OFFICER LYNCH. HE DEMANDS I GET OUT OF THE CAR. WHEN I TRY TO UNBUCKLE MY SEAT BELT, HE PHYSICALLY ASSULTS ME AND FORCEFULLY REMOVES ME FROM MY CAR, THROWNS ME ON THE GROUND, I AM NOW G9USHING BLOOD IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. THE AMBULANCE HAD TO BE CALLED. PLEASE CONTACT CCPD AT 361 886-2600 AND ASK FOR INTERNAL AFFIARS. I HAVE VISABLE SCARS FROM THIS INCIDENT. OFFICER CHRISTOPHER LYNCH AKA CHRIS LYNCH.
This is why we are publishing this article and other articles relating to the excessive force of some CCPD Officers. Keep in mind there are many officers who do protect and serve as noble knights of our community. It is a minority faction of the CCPD that are out of control and use excessive force as a power trip. I believe every one of these Officers initially entered with a good heart and good intentions. When one slays Dragons he must be careful to not become what he is fighting. My family has endured a beating or two as well. Due Diligence and publicizing the events are key to halting this wave of blue violence.
One other note for those who with confidence take their information to he CCPD internal affairs department. Corpus Christi Caller Times: CCPD Chief Bryan Smith Using The Internal Affairs Division as Personal Rogue Detective Agency in an Attempt to Keep Illicit Criminal Acts Secreted I cannot say if this tradition continues as the present acting Chief and his administration transition into power. I can say Brian Smith implemented this branch expediently to protect the Officers with which he aligned. Lets give the transition team the opportunity to prove themselves which ever way that may be. I hope for a positive change. Let us know how they act. I await the findings of their investigation into the taser incident where a minor student was tasered and according to the officer's report without good cause. Demoted Chief Bryan Smith exclaimed, "In this case the taser worked beautifully". After a brief discussion of the incident and hearing the Officer out he was questioned as to whether the student was swinging or aggressive towards the officer the officer's response was , "If he (the student) would have swung at me, I probably would have shot him". I submit to the community, is this how we want our kids educated? Under the gun with the imminent threat of sending a child to school to be shot by a hot headed cop. Why the lack of patience, is that roid rage we are sensing?
Just like in every story, there is two sides. I am not condoning police brutality. Everything is not as it seems.
Telling the truth is not part of the job scope,chief smith's comment that he should of asked for an escort BS been there done that. When I was rushing to a nearby hospital with my pregnant girlfreind whose water had broke. I spotted two of our boys in blue at a stripes then a circle k I whipped in and let them know my situation and if they could give me an escort.Their answer was that they weren't allowed to give police escorts. My reply was what the hell good are you? and to this day I still haven't gotten my answer I am happy to say my 13 year old is healthy and honery as can be. no thanks to the ccpd.
https://www.homefacts.com/offender-detail/TX1034261420211129/Lewis-Wayne-Blackburn.html
Why is a convicted pedophile so angry with the police. If the police shot Lewis Wayne Blackburn in his fat ugly face they'd be doing all of us a favor
Wayne, when did you become a pedophile?
Lewis Wayne Blackburn the convicted pedophile is a big fat sack of human garbage.
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