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Many of the comments above give the benefit of the doubt to the police, because the police claimed Juan swore at them and resisted immediately. According to Juan, that is the part of the police report that was falsified. When asked to leave, Juan didn't say the sentence "fuck you, i don't have to." He had started to leave, when the police office grabbed him. It was only after the police officer had physically escalated the situation, and put Juan in a headlock trying to force him to the ground, that Juan said "you're gonna break my fucking neck!" According to Juan, he resisted having his neck broken.
Ben: I like your comment "Do you believe everything you read"…. Exactly!
Mayor McCheese, do you even know Juan? You call him a punk based off of this one false statement. You don't even know the full story. Juan is one of the most loving, helpful, and respectful people that I know. Do you believe everything you read? I'm glad you are only the mayor of McDonald's and not of Asheville.
If you know Juan you would know that this officer is blatently LYING! He knew he was in the wrong and made this up to cover himself. I really hope some witnesses come forward. The officer in question was being very aggressive and Juan was only telling him to not be so aggressive and that fueled the officers rage even more. This behavior is absolutely disgusting. I moved here from south Florida to get away from this type of disrespect. Just know this statement is a BOLD FACED LIE and does not tell the whole story!!!!! I'm surprised Danny can sleep at night. A paddy wagon for stickers? Juan was passing out fliers, not even involved with the stickers. Juan was the victim and the one who was beaten up here. I hope many people come to the court house that day to show their support. This power tripping ego-maniac needs to be kept in check.
Not attacking or defending police here since I wasn't there and don't know what happened. I respect that Holladay is asking for witnesses, though. People who feel they're guilty don't usually do that.
I do know that my windshield got stickered with a concert promo a few months ago and it was really hard to scrape off. And the stickers on poles are a blight. Just plain litter as far as I'm concerned, and I'm fine with police ticketing folks who do it.
As for police having a heavy presence there, if I were a cop, I'd expect the possibility of public interference in that situation, so I understand the desire for backup.
As for michael's "jumping to conclusions" rather than waiting skeptically for evidence, of course you have the right to do it, and the attitude pre-qualifies you as an audience plant on those Jerry Springer-type shows.
Hmmmm I'm not white, nor old, but when I have had dealings with police I'm always respectful, and answer their questions without being an ass. It's because I show them respect, and I do not have a record.
I've been pulled over, had weapons drawn on me and nothing, a little civility goes along way
It's about being a responsible adult, something slot the cool kids in asheville have to learn about.
It all goes back to parents teaching their kids respect. I am not old and far from religious. I'm just a normal guy that respects the uniform. Trust me when I say something had to be done or most likely said to make the officer waste his time on these punks. Mouth off to a cop and he can make your life miserable.
The problem we have these days is no one respects the uniform wether it's a police officer or someone in the military. That has got to change.
Juan was passing out fliers for his show that night. He was talking to the sticker people when some idiot became confused about the difference between handing out fliers and stickers stuck on lampposts.
Filing and official complaint with APD is as worthless as any use of your time could be. The process is entirely internal with no civilian oversight. They protect their own regardless of what the officer(s) in question may have done. As an added bonus you won't find out if anything IS done, because the investigating officer will tell you that by state statute they can't share information on a personnel matter. All complaints get treated as personnel matters, so there is no resolution. Check out (on the APD site) how many complaints they decide the officer has acted inappropriately ; you'd be shocked, because it's a tiny percentage of all complaints. A civilian review board is in order, particularly in light of all the problems the department has had in the last several years. It's an unfortunate situation when you can't trust those who's job it is to protect you. I don't trust APD.
I think in light of recent police behavior, the citizens of asheville are well within their rights to jump to conclusions
How about some video Evidennce before we condemn the police? How about some people step forward to back up this story? according to the webpages and further research why didnt the complaintiff wait a week before getting some assistance from passerbys? Why did it take 1 month to build this webpage to "get the word out".
Im not saying he did or he didnt but, lets not jump to conclusion about this.
Why in the world did Officer Britt need a Paddy Wagon and a (10-78 Need for assistance) over 3 people attaching stickers to a power pole?
It clearly states that he was in the process of arresting/citating/talking to the attachers of stickers when he apparently called for 10-78 … NOT AFTER Mr. Holladay allegedly interfered.
It sounds like the officer(s) according to this post were making a mountain out of a mole hill over some stupid stickers. Heavy handed policing does nothing to promote order in the city – it only creates more civil unrest.
Hey officers, next time lighten up a little – I'd bet money that Officer Britt really DIDN't Need a whole paddy wagon for 3 folks and some stupid stickers.
Yes, from the police department's POV, it does appear that they acted reasonably. But I also don't exactly trust APD, given their recent and very public shenanigans. It is curious, however, why Holladay hasn't filed a complaint with the Department about his alleged treatment. One would think that would help his case, at least from a procedural standpoint.
He didn't do much, but looks like he did enough to get arrested. Don't see what the problem is.
protect and serve should be taken off of police vehicles. between stealing, beating and harassment i see nothing that makes me assume they are doing either of those things.
it's hard to be surprised by this story when the police have set the bar so low
Once you resist arrest, all bets are off!