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I’m so confused; why was he arrested for a simple traffic violation? If it was that simple, why wasn’t a citation given or better yet a warning?
I’ve never in my professional career seen a person get a traffic violation and get booked on charges unless it was serious. I mean, it can be w/ a suspended license & the worst I’ve seen is an impounded vehicle.
The only time I’ve seen an actual arrest occur is either
a) DUI
b) DUI w/ bodily harm
c) Exhibition of Speed/Racing
d) Unpaid Tickets
e) Bench Warrant
f) False ID
g) Vehicle used in a crime related incident
If it wasn’t any of those, it appears he may have cause for a suit to be issued against DBPD.
Knowing what I know about Daytona cops, I’m willing to bet the license plate was the problem, and then they overcharged on the speeding.
I saw it waaaay too many times when I was there. Plus they undercharge residents. I know of several former coworkers who skated on DUI charges. Good friend of mine is struggling with a drug problem right now, Daytona cops have cut him multiple breaks (though he finally got arrested a few months ago).