In a story on the back pages of yesterday's ER was the story of a Wellsville resident filing a law suit against the village in CC Common Pleas Court for alleged police brutality. Reporter Casey Barto only wrote about the complaint and what led up to it when that resident was arrested a year ago at Independence Square. There was no mention of trying to get comments from village officials, not even a "no comment".
Just reading the article one gets the impression that this young man was full of rage when busted a year ago. After being placed in the cruiser he proceeded to kick out a window and had to be shackled presumably to prevent additional damage or injury. He was charged with vandalism, inducing panic, possession of criminal tools and criminal damaging. Seems he was flashing a lighter that was shaped like a pistol at several people. Wonder what got him started in the first place? I don't get the impression he was being a model citizen that day. He doesn't like to pay income taxes. Court records shows Salineville took him to Small Claims Court for that in 2004. He spent 15 days in jail and was placed on probation for his actions last year.
Now he wants big bucks for the way he was treated at the time of his arrest. Can't say for sure but sounds like to me he brought it all on himself probably with verbal threats and his actions. We have to wait and see what comes out. It's too early with what little is known about this to make any judgements. However, after reading the article, my first impression is that young man has issues with seething rage and found himself a lawyer from Youngstown willing to take his money. So far it has cost him $250 for court fees plus whatever the attorney is charging him. That's money that could probably be better spent on counselling to deal with his issues. I just don't know.
As I said it's too early to make any calls one way or the other. Time will tell.
Oh, what tangled webs we weave...
ole nib
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This man could have issues with rage but the police still have to do their job in a professional manner and not act like the person they are arresting. When it comes to being professional and if this is true, they need to stand in line behind the dog catcher. On another note, I have never seen a police dept. where everyone is locked OUT. If you are being chased by a maniac, don't run to the police station because you will not get inside the place you are paying for.
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