A Christmas parade in Chatsworth, Georgia took an unexpected turn over the weekend when police say an intoxicated rider on horseback caused a disturbance, leading to his arrest.
That is the story put out by the police. The fire department sirens were spooking the horses. The riders asked the fire truck boys to tone it down, and during the argument, some cop fired a taser hitting both the rider and his horse. Horse then spooked and ran over a young girl.
Not picking a side on this story because there's not really enough information to draw a valid conclusion. But isn't it interesting how often a police officer's report of an event where alcohol is suspected to be involved they pile on the "disoriented" tag? Why is that? Whereas there are cases where it may be factual, too often it is done to provide legal grounds to arrest the "offender" for their own safety. Often it's just another dodge around a citizen's civil rights.
You have to watch out for those amish muslems around parades.
ReplyDeleteThat is the story put out by the police. The fire department sirens were spooking the horses. The riders asked the fire truck boys to tone it down, and during the argument, some cop fired a taser hitting both the rider and his horse.
ReplyDeleteHorse then spooked and ran over a young girl.
Makes sense.
DeletePeople were being their usual asshole selves The horse was just an innocent bystander.
ReplyDeleteNot picking a side on this story because there's not really enough information to draw a valid conclusion. But isn't it interesting how often a police officer's report of an event where alcohol is suspected to be involved they pile on the "disoriented" tag? Why is that? Whereas there are cases where it may be factual, too often it is done to provide legal grounds to arrest the "offender" for their own safety. Often it's just another dodge around a citizen's civil rights.
ReplyDeleteRider was tased off a horse, falling onto the road, probably hitting his head. Disoriented? Good call Mr Policeman
ReplyDeleteGeorgia of course.
ReplyDeleteIn NC he'd get a DUI. Saw that happen down the mountain in Lenoir back in the 1980s. A horse is considered a vehicle under NC Statutory Law.
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