Stedman Scotland, 82, has been charged with six offenses following his arrest in St. John’s, which has sparked public outcry and an internal police investigation.
Scotland faces charges of Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Battery on Police, Failing to Give Name, Failing to Comply with Lawful Direction, and Threatening Language. He has been granted station bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, March 10.
His arrest outside a barber shop, captured on cellphone video, has drawn criticism over the officers’ actions. The footage shows two officers—one in plain clothes—removing Scotland from the establishment. Reports suggest the encounter stemmed from an alleged traffic violation.
In response to public concern, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has confirmed that the Office of Professional Standards is investigating the conduct of the officers involved.
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That case should not be heard until after the investigation. Some of the charges may very well be reversed.
That was expected all petty charges officer basically picking at straws now he would HAVE TO prefer those charges to try and justify what he did lol smh officer feel he smart 😏
This article is pure b.s. A minor traffic offence is not arrestable offence! The only thing that should be done here is for the officer to issue a traffic ticket or call the Traffic Warden or a wrecker. This incident is just a scare tactic by the police fully well knowing this case will not reach anywhere. A perfect case for a good lawyer to challenge. Shame and disgrace 😔 😞 😪
Battery on police? I don’t believe that one , parking violation yes, failing to give his name yes , but putting his hands on the police NO ! One has to say something to justifies their action thats it !!!!!
Look at how corrupt these officers are. They are some despicable liars.That elderly man didn’t do none of what they’re claiming. That stinking mouth plain clothes officer who instigated this whole ordeal had NO justifiable reason to start a confrontation — he just had to show off the little power he’s granted by the state. And, the St Vincent thug should be given a job 1735 — he shouldn’t be dealing with the general public. ,
Antiguans well being are at risks of cop fragility!
The only charge that can be preferred is not giving his name, and that can only be after a substantive caution, that he has committed an warrantable offense, and advised of his “Marenda” right: that anything he says after his arrest can be used against him.in a court of law. He was not so advised or request to submit for an arresting submission: but to the contrary, was rather violently manhandled, and force to comply before being caution; and, for which he was within his right to defend himself. I fine it wanting, that the supervising officer on duty at the station did not advised the arresting officer of any charge that should be perffered, and would rather have the officer throw mud charges at the defendant; hoping some would stick. This
Is compounding and abusing the judicial process of, innocent until proven guilty.
Typical lawlessness by Antigua drivers, there needs to be more arrests like this. Try that in the US or UK.
Them police men will give u a ticket just for having dirty registration plates even when it’s raining and the place mud up. KMFT 😒😒😒
@Antigua: In the US, the car would have been ticketed or maybe towed…these are civil offenses NOT crimes.
The driver wasn’t in the car, so all that’s required was a ticket on the windshield, car being towed or simply clamp a boot on the wheel.
No need for him to enter the barber shop looking for the driver unless as a good officer, he just wanted to ask the driver to move his car.
A man shouldn’t be arrested and treated that way, by being handcuffed and thrown in the trunk of a car for simply parking in a no parking spot. An apology should have been the right move by the department, too much power!
You obviously did not watch the video and and is not aware of the circumstances surrounding the arrest.
All you need to stop comparing yourselves to other countries. They have their laws and policy so do you. The police was wrong focus on that, deal with the matter and stop putting yourselves with other countries.
This is what happens to you when you’re not connected. Otherwise you can lick down students with your vehicle and continue go on your way.