Watch New York man get arrested by three cops for asking a simple question (VIDEO's)

Rare ^ | July 11 2014 | Richard Thompson

[PoloSec]

Video released last weekend shows Ryan Conklin of Monroe County, New York, being detained by three police officers for simply asking a question.

Conklin recounted his trip to a Henrietta Hots restaurant with a friend to blogger Davy V., recalling how he noticed three Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies inside the restaurant and decided to ask them a question.

“I simply asked three Monroe County Sheriffs, why they all were all at Henrietta Hots when it is a busy holiday weekend, and I suggested they be split up and police the area, taking staggered breaks,” Conklin said.

“During the full discussion, my hands were behind my back in a non-aggressive manner.”

Apparently taking offense to his question, Sheriff’s deputy Philip Bartela yelled “I suggest you turn around” at Conklin before again yelling “Are you a badass?” Ryan was then promptly arrested.

“The three sheriffs got in a triangle around me and I was then thrown against the wall and handcuffed,” Ryan said.

Despite continuously asking why he was being detained, Ryan was given no answer and was instead treated like a violent criminal. Ryan also recounted his bizarre treatment during his two hours locked in a cell. “I was placed in a holding cell for two hours for simply asking our public servants a question,” Ryan said. “Locked in a cell with handcuffs on while a Sgt. was present and while all the deputies frantically looked up New York State Penal Law.” Monroe County officials say that deputies did the right thing by detaining Conklin. “We’re actually pleased the video is out there,” Sgt. John Helfer told WHEC. “The video is very supportive of the deputies’ actions, the actions he took when dealing with the individual. The individual was told a number of times to turn around, put his arms behind his back and he did not comply with a lawful order.” “What you see in part two of the video that you don’t see in part one was, before that, there were a number of opportunities for him to go on his way. He was offered that opportunity and he continued his belligerence. He actually approached the deputy and got in his face more or less at the restaurant and it continued from there.” Ryan, who has no criminal record, was eventually charged with disorderly conduct.

[1rudeboy]

Conservative social culture, among other things, is based on mutual respect. There is nothing “conservative” about being an ass.

[BobL]

I once called cops “pigs” on this site for something they did and got HAMMERED for it.

So, in this case, it is OBVIOUS to me that this man TAUNTED the cops and got just what he deserved. Maybe next time he won’t question their judgment.

[ansel12]

What is wrong here is that the cop went out of control and inflicted uncontrolled violence on a man in a wheel chair, he wasn’t arresting him or telling him to prepare for arrest, or even subduing or controlling him, he lashed out with a completely emotional type of violence and expression of anger that could have seriously injured the man, and which was in no way formal or controlled.

[JRandomFreeper]

But nothing that justifies laying hands on another person, either.

If I speak the truth to a liberal, they think I'm an ass.

I don't intend to stop that just because some sad sack got his feelings hurt and wants to beat me up.

That's not the rule of law.

I'll be an ass if I wish, rudeboy.

/johnny

[Yashcheritsiy]

Conservative social culture, among other things, is based on mutual respect. There is nothing “conservative” about being an ass.

Am I the only one who finds this statement to be ironic coming from someone whose handle is "1rudeboy"?

[Cementjungle]

When I was in college, I had been at the campus bar one evening for a while with a buddy. We went next door to get some burgers, and went back outside to eat them. Just then, the police decided to raid the bar for some reason. One cop approached my friend and asked him for his ID... he took the top bun off his burger and shoved the messy part into the cop's chest and said "sure, will you hold this for me while I get my wallet out".

I could hear him yelling "how fast does this thing go" as the paddy wagon drove off with him in it.

The next day he showed back up with 2 black eyes and a pretty messed up face.

[HiTech RedNeck]

What, is it too rude?

[luvbach1]

” He had every right to address them.”

Yes. But the most effective avenue would be to take it up with public affairs or at a county commission meeting.

Probably. But you should be able to talk to law enforcement, even in criticism, without being arrested.

[roadcat]

I observed (loud enough for the cops to hear) that their squad cars were parked outside at the curb at expired meters, whereupon one of them said: "That's the privilege of driving a black and white car."

That's standard here in San Francisco also. City vehicles don't get tagged at expired meters, particularly cop cars. However, city vehicles can be towed from some illegal parking spots, such as blocking fire hydrants.