Looks like more information is coming out that shows Mr. Hesterberg in a new light, i.e., jerkwad extraordinaire.
“”It appears the incident began as one of several educational contacts that day about the NPS rules on dog-walking,” said Howard Levitt, the recreation area’s communications director. “But this one developed into a more serious law enforcement situation when the person being contacted provided false information.””
“Hesterberg allegedly refused to provide the ranger with printed identification, and she realized he had told her a false name when she called dispatchers to verify, Levitt said. While she was on the telephone, “the man failed to heed repeated orders to remain at the scene” and the ranger used her Taser, he said.”
“”Any law enforcement officer has a variety of means by which to insure compliance in a law enforcement situation, so the standard is they exercise reasonable judgment to ensure compliance in any situation they find themselves in,” Levitt said.”
“Rosenberg said the chief ranger for the recreational area replied with some details of the incident. In the response, which she shared with The Associated Press, Kevin Cochary said Hesterberg was “not compliant, tried to run away and lied to the investigating ranger about his name.””
“”We will look into this matter in depth,” Cochary wrote.”
“Hesterberg was arrested on suspicion of failing to obey a lawful order, having dogs off-leash and knowingly providing false information, Levitt said.”
As in any jurisdiction, just do what the nice officer says and there will be no problem at all. Having the dogs off the leash only provided the Probable Cause to stop the man and talk to him. If he hadn’t refused to hand over his ID, and if he hadn’t given a false name, he wouldn’t be sitting in jail right now. Actions have consequences.
I know you have to cough up a driver's license when you're driving. I am aware of no statute that requires that you provide identification when you're walking in a public space.
Thats not new information - that was the aggro “rangers” story from the begninning.