FL Deputy Shows Up At Wrong Address, Uses Taser Gun On Marine

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Odd how the story fails to mention the deputy actually putting Jackson under arrest before zapping him with a Taser and charging him with "resisting arrest without violence." An oversight, I'm sure.

FL Deputy Shows Up At Wrong Address, Uses Taser Gun On Marine

Reservist Says He Told Deputy He Was At Wrong Apartment

April 4, 2005

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A Marine reservist who just returned from overseas was shocked with a Taser gun by a deputy who went to the wrong address in response to a domestic disturbance call.

On March 7, Leon County deputies went to Demar Jackson's apartment instead of the correct one next door.

Jackson says he tried to tell Deputy John Daly he was at the wrong apartment, but Daly told him three times to turn around. When he did not turn around, Jackson said Daly shocked him in his bare chest and abdomen with 50,000 watts of electricity as Jackson's wife and 3-year-old son watched.

Friday, Jackson, who had returned four days before from an assignment in Africa, filed a complaint about the incident.

Police said Jackson is charged with resisting arrest without violence. He pleaded not guilty.

"At first, I couldn't believe what was happening. I thought I was staring down the barrel of a .45 or something," said Jackson. "I was thinking to myself, 'I just got back from overseas and now I have to deal with this?' "

Jackson acknowledges that he questioned Daly's orders to turn around. But he says he never moved toward the deputy and had his hands above his head during most of the encounter.

Daly's incident report does not mention any signs of physical resistance or aggressive behavior.

The Leon County's Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, spokesman Sgt. Chris Chase said. He would not comment on whether the charges would be dropped.
 
And people wonder why LEOs get a bad rap...

Only takes one guy to make everyone look bad unfortunately. In the deputy's deffence, I would think ANYONE would tell him he's at the wrong place/person/etc, and a potentially dangerous criminal not listening to commands could be worrying.
 
Wait. If a cop tries to arrest you when he is in teh wrong house, and you resist, you can be booked for resisting arrest???
 
The worrying thing is that there have been deaths from the use of Tasers. The citizen could have had a hear attack and died.

One problem with devices claimed to be 'non lethal' is that I am noticing a tendency of law enforcement officers to use the device whereas if using their firearm they would be more reluctant.

In Australia a culture of over use of mace seems to be developing among some officers.
 
Jackson says he tried to tell Deputy John Daly he was at the wrong apartment
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and just how many times do you think the deputy has heard that one?

this really is a tricky situation. if mr. jackson would have simply followed the deputies instructions i am sure the whole thing could have been cleared up without any problems.

however, it is not a good thing when everyone has to submit to the police for fear of injury or death. that leads to police state, tyranny, and loss of any semblence of liberty.

what is a good balance?
 
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Odd how the story fails to mention the deputy actually putting Jackson under arrest before zapping him with a Taser and charging him with "resisting arrest without violence." An oversight, I'm sure.
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where did you learn this information?
 
the worst part, is this is just another example of pigs covering up for their own. "fraternal order" bull****.

That officer ought to have been arrested, handcuffed and thrown in jail. Just like any other citizen.
 
the worst part, is this is just another example of pigs covering up for their own. "fraternal order" bull****.
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Really. Interesting choice of words, based on the article posted.

Please. Elaborate.

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Wait. If a cop tries to arrest you when he is in teh wrong house, and you resist, you can be booked for resisting arrest???
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You can be booked on any charge. Whether the DA sees enough to file charges against you is another matter.

You not only have the right to resist an unlawful arrest in most states, but in some states you have a duty to do so. In some states the law states that no person can be charged with a crime for resisting an unlawful arrest. The down side is that the lawyers will say that the arrest was lawful for some obscure twist of language and thus you CAN be charged. Sorry, if *I* know that I haven't committed a crime and an arrest is attempted it's an unlawful arrest.
 
The Leon County's Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, spokesman Sgt. Chris Chase said. He would not comment on whether the charges would be dropped.

Ask yourself this: if a private citizen used force to "arrest", kidnap and hold another private citizen.. would he not be arrested and charged?

It's simple: LEO's ought to be treated *EXACTLY* like any other citizen. Including arrest, and being thrown in jail.

Unless you think you are ABOVE the law. Which well, is by definition, what a "pig" thinks.
 
The Leon County's Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, spokesman Sgt. Chris Chase said. He would not comment on whether the charges would be dropped.
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I'm dismayed. These people cannot figure out whether to drop their charges? :confused:

A law abiding citizen is minding his own business at home with his family. An incompetent deputy enters his property, and shocks his bare chest and abdomen with 50,000 watts of electricity as his wife and 3-year-old son look on. Then the PD cannot figure out whether to drop their charges? They are covering butt quicker than Janet Jackson after her wardrobe malfunction.

I would think that the first thing a police officer needs to do when he assumes his job is to be able to orient himself in the world and find an address. There are some job requirements that are so basic that they go without mention.

If the UPS man pulled a taser and did this because the victim stated that a package did not belong to him, the UPS man would be charged and the crime would (wait.......crime? yes crime) would be called an outrage. When the police do the same, they are not even sure if they want to drop their trumped up charges on a citizen who is minding his own damned business! THAT is what k_dawg is talking about when he says the police protect their own at the expense of the general public. They forget that they to are citizens and not some annointed elite group above the law.

I assume this deputy was not commended for his actions by his superiors. I assumes he went home with a little less buttock than he arrived at work with. Dropping these trumped up charges should have been the first thing the PD did. Anything less is complicity.

This deputy needs to be charged.
 
we have no indication from the information given how it was that the deputy ended up at the wrong address. perhaps he went to the address given him by dispatch, which in his mind WAS the correct address.

i agree that the charges should be dropped, but without more information cannot agree with charging the officer.
 
:rolleyes: Why can't some people get it ... When an Officer gives you an order, you comply. That’s the way the game is played. It will never matter who is right or wrong, LE has the authority to take control of the situation and then sort out issues.
Until that authority is understood and respected we will see situations like this and worse.
 
WRONG bucko.

If someone told him the wrong address, that doesn't cut it.

It is *HIS* responsibility to *OBEY* the law. That excuse wouldn't fly for a non-LEO.

Here is something the pigs are extremely afraid of:

being treated just like any other citizen who commits a crime.
 
People make mistakes, including suspects and cops. The Marine made a mistake by not complying with the order. Let's remember that the cop doesn't know he is making a mistake, so the Marine IS the perp in the cop's mind. The Marine's refusal to follow orders only reinforces that impression. It is unfortunate what happened and if the cop violated any protocol, he should pay the consequences, I don't know enough of the details to have an opinion on that.
However much in the right any of us are in a situation, there is a smart way and a stupid way to play our cards. The Marine chose the stupid way.
 
"Pig" ?

Wow. The trolls are out in force this morning.

But seriously, you seem awfully fond of that word. What happened? Did a LEO break your tricycle when you were 6?
 
If someone told him the wrong address, that doesn't cut it.

It is *HIS* responsibility to *OBEY* the law.
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If given the wrong address, how was it the LEO's "responsibility to OBEY the law." It is no different than you shooting someone that pulled a toy gun on you. In your perspective, you were being attacked by a deadly weapon. In the LEO's perspective, he was entering an apartment where domestic violence had occured and the male occupant refused to follow his directions. Had the male simply cooperated for a few minutes, the thing would have been sorted out without him getting shocked.
 
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Has anyone seen the parody video titled "COPS, who make BIG F:)cking mistakes."

I think the Marine deserves to be alone in the same room with that cop for about 5 min. When he comes out we will have to go help the cop who fell onto the floor and into the wall a few times.
 
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