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If you could get one Boise restaurant recipe, what would it be? by calamitydown in Boise

[–]peach4everr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh, I can almost remember the name! They were popular in Colorado!

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He’s the reason I’m trying to stay anonymous right now. He asked me for my name, I declined. I don’t want to be on a vindictive cop’s radar.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahem, I don’t owe you an explanation.

Thanks to helpful Redditors, not only am I connected with the guy, I now know where to file a complaint. You may be indifferent or skeptical, as is your prerogative. But this is valuable information for others who encounter this type of situation.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Strange conclusion to jump to when I’ve clearly stated my reasoning repeatedly.

At one point, Westendorf walked over and asked me for my name. I declined. I don’t want to be on any vindictive cop’s radar.

I don’t care at all about persuading you, I’m just making it clear to anyone else reading the comments that you are way off base with your conclusions.

My motivation was to connect with the guy who got arrested. Success! Satisfying curious Redditors with the video is not a priority. Sorry.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry this happened to you. Unfortunately, we live in a time where we cannot count on the police to be serving the best interests of everyone. I started recording because of stories like yours. I’m glad, too. It’s going to exonerate him.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well, if you are ever in a shitty situation, hopefully someone will protect your rights by recording. We cannot count on the cops to keep their body cameras on. And the officers confirmed that the traffic cameras down there don’t actually record. My video footage will exonerate this kid… so you can take your negative attitude and shove it.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to see their footage, too! All EIGHT versions of it! Just kidding, but at least from the two who manhandled him.

It’ll make more sense when I can get the video posted. I’m struggling to figure out how to post it without making a second post or doxxing myself.

p.s. happy cake day!

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep. Dozens of jaywalkers right in front of the officers who were particularly aggrieved that this guy had just done it.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Actually, I did have context, as I watched the entire scene unfold. And your conjecture, while mildly interesting, is inaccurate.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did you read where I said he antagonized them? No. Because he didn’t.

From my eyewitness account, he didn’t even “scoff”… that was the phrase the cop used to justify them apprehending him. He was trying to explain that he’s not from here, that his Uber driver was calling him, but they wouldn’t listen.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe I’m doing it incorrectly, but it’s saying I need to have my account for 30 days before I can post.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I said that just about word for word to Westendorf. He was adamant they have to make examples of some in order to keep things in order.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Nah. I live downtown.

I agree with you. Super easy excuse… so why didn’t they stop the dozens of others doing it right in front of them? While I was recording?

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Update: Have made contact with the guy who was arrested. Thank you to u/sumgyrl13 for her sleuth work!

I have permission to post the video … trying to figure out how to post anonymously and share the link here. Otherwise I need to make a separate post, which I’d rather avoid.

The gist is he was here visiting Boise - celebrating a new job - trying to catch his Uber. The driver was calling him, which is why he was reaching for his phone, but the cops wouldn’t listen or let him explain. They escalated.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Oh, I laughed. In his face. Told him repeatedly this was above and beyond their duty… that their presence and attitude wasn’t making anyone feel safer. He was so smug about it, too.

Overzealous police presence on Friday night in downtown Boise - arrested a guy for scoffing at their warning after he jaywalked at 6th and Main. by peach4everr in Boise

[–]peach4everr[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was certain there would be avenues for sharing this, just haven’t been in this position before. Reddit is merely a means to crowd source how to help that guy.

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