Man arrested in TX for carrying a Rifle while taking a walk

[Gluemanz28]

Police Officer Steve Ermis of the Temple Police Dept. in Texas did illegally detain and disarm an American citizen, an active duty military Iraq war veteran, while he legally carried a rifle across his chest on a hike with his son. This is totally legal in Texas and this police officer violated this citizens 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 10th Amendment Rights. The cops even made the man’s son start crying. These cops are going to get a law suit on them like they have never seen.



I called the Temple Police Department tonight to challenge this illegal detention of an American Citizen. The Chief of Police is…

Chief Gary Smith

209 E. Avenue A, Temple, TX 76501

Non-Emergency Ph: (254) 298-5500.

The Temple Police Dept. said they would not comment on an open case. I said what open case? This was about a US citizen being violated by the Temple Police Dept.

The Police Officer got concerned when I told them this is going on Fox News. The Police Officer then directed me to the Attorney General Office in Temple Texas. I left a message with the Temple Attorney General and told him to immediately drop all charges or else feel the heat like he has never felt.

I am tired of this crap. This American citizen has every right under Texas law to carry this weapon. I will be looking into coordinating a civil law suit against the Temple Police Dept with my brother in arms attorney.

Temple, TX - Official Website - Police

 

[ratfortman]

Here is a link to his page.

2nd Amendment Legal Defense Fund | Indiegogo

There are pages out there with cellphone video that he had his son take.

He was not breaking the law. He did not deserve to be disarmed and arrested. Sad

 

[Black Cloud]

I laughed when they arrested him on resisting arrest. Don't they have to arrest you for something in order for you to resist. I see now that they changed the original charge. I'm glad he's raised over 4 times the amount needed for his defense.

 

[6mm Shoot]

I thought Texas was so gun friendly? I guess that C.O.P. didn't get the memo. Then maybe he don't like any one but him to have a gun.

 

[jfryan]

Actually, by Texas statute :
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:
(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;
(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;
(3) creates, by chemical means, a noxious and unreasonable odor in a public place;
(4) abuses or threatens a person in a public place in an obviously offensive manner;
(5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy;
(6) fights with another in a public place;
(7) discharges a firearm in a public place other than a public road or a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code;

(8) displays a firearm or other deadly weapon in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm;

This is probably why...

 

[Brandon812]

Saw the video of this on youtube. Could not believe it. Made the kid cried he was probably scared to death when his dad got put in the police vehicle.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

One more teachable moment with a payday attached.

 

[venenoindy]

I was also under the impression that Texas was more friendlier towards gun owners.

 

[BogWalker]

Actually, by Texas statute :
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:
(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;
(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;
(3) creates, by chemical means, a noxious and unreasonable odor in a public place;
(4) abuses or threatens a person in a public place in an obviously offensive manner;
(5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy;
(6) fights with another in a public place;
(7) discharges a firearm in a public place other than a public road or a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code;

(8) displays a firearm or other deadly weapon in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm;

This is probably why...

How do we establish it was calculated to alarm? I mean, I wouldn't find it alarming, but grandma might. Same thing could apply to open carry of pistols though if we take it at face value. Gotta draw a line and fight this now.

 

[DanVoils]

How do we establish it was calculated to alarm? I mean, I wouldn't find it alarming, but grandma might. Same thing could apply to open carry of pistols though if we take it at face value. Gotta draw a line and fight this now.

I agree. He stated that where he and his son hike is rife with hogs, coyote and cougars. I think the cop was embarrassed by not knowing the laws he is sworn to uphold. But then a lot of LEO's don't know the laws.

 

[Colarmel]

Hogs Coyote and Cougars... Bear don't really hang out in the Temple area... or Texas at all to my knowledge.

 

[Pinchaser]

How many times is this story going to be posted?

The guy purposely tried to cause trouble, he did so, and now everyone is whining.

The guy is guilty. End of story.

 

[threedhuntr]

Aside from who's right or wrong, the officer definitely needs to learn safe firearms handling skills. He swept the pistol muzzle right across the back of that man's neck.

 

[LarryC]

How many times is this story going to be posted?

The guy purposely tried to cause trouble, he did so, and now everyone is whining.

The guy is guilty. End of story.

Well I am on the site several times a day, EVERY DAY and hadn't seen it! By the way I guess you are judge - jury and executioner, right?

I don't believe everything the media reports - guess you have insider information - yes?

 

[Colarmel]

Well I am on the site several times a day, EVERY DAY and hadn't seen it! By the way I guess you are judge - jury and executioner, right?

I don't believe everything the media reports - guess you have insider information - yes?

There's been a lengthy discussion of it on Legislation of 2nd Amendment...

And the guy isn't guilty of anything but being kind of a jerk to law enforcement, which is what I believe they've charged him with (Impeding a Peace officer, local statute) after they arrested him for resisting arrest (which requires the use of force in Texas).