Bronx, NY – A Bronx assemblyman says he was handled roughly by a police officer when he tried to defuse an argument between officers and residents.
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Assemblyman Michael Blake says the Saturday incident ended after a superior officer recognized him.
Blake says he tried to calm a heated situation at the Morris Houses complex after observing a woman in handcuffs and another woman and man arguing with an officer.
He says the officer bear-hugged him, lifted him and pinned him to a gate.
The department says a sergeant and officer had responded to the dispute when Blake placed a hand on the sergeant’s shoulder without identifying himself. It says the officer had perceived a possible threat to the sergeant. They say he’s apologized to Blake.
Blake has filed an excessive force complaint.
The hell with Blake. He had no business touching the Sargent. FINEL
He is lucky (or unlucky for his $$$ claim) that he did not get shot for tangling with the cop!! דמד
Why can’t people just follow police orders?