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Black Man's Unfortunate Interaction With Cincinnati Police While Getting Coffee

Posted on 3/6/16 at 11:40 pm
Posted by Street Hawk
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Posted on 3/6/16 at 11:40 pm
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It was just another morning in Cincinnati, Ohio for 29-year-old Charles Harrell when he was making his way back from a early morning coffee run. Filming his trip, Harrell recorded his interaction with police officer Baron Osterman, who can be seen trailing behind Harrell on a bicycle. Sharing that the police office asked if he “had a problem,” Harrell noted that this was a normal occurrence in his hometown.

“This is what we have to go through in Cincinnati, harassment” he said. “You can’t be a black man and enjoy your morning, because the police are going to harass you in Cincinnati, Ohio.”

As the video continues to roll, Osterman approaches Harrell for allegedly crossing against the light.

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Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 3/6/16 at 11:42 pm to
And that's why Cincinnati will never be Cleveland. You're welcome, citizens.







Jk
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
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Posted on 3/6/16 at 11:46 pm to
I just came in to see what kind of coffee he got for morning ideas...
Posted by DuppyConqueror84
Member since Nov 2012
382 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:00 am to
Well that cop's suspicion was correct. He was in fact breaking the law (he had weed on him, if you dont want to read article). End.
This post was edited on 3/7/16 at 12:02 am
Posted by theenemy
Member since Oct 2006
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Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:02 am to
Also, isn't it possible that the guy acted suspicious enough to warrant the police to look at him since he was carrying weed?
Posted by DuppyConqueror84
Member since Nov 2012
382 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:08 am to
Crying racism *shouldnt* work when the "victim" is actually guilty. Emphasis on the *shouldnt*. Because it does work in this country. For some fricking reason.
Posted by stuntman
Florida
Member since Jan 2013
9099 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:32 am to
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Well that cop's suspicion was correct. He was in fact breaking the law (he had weed on him, if you dont want to read article). End.


I get what you're saying, but god damn, the guy wasn't harming a fly. This was just a huge fricking waste of time and money, not to mention the grief of getting put in a cage for not harming a soul.

Posted by JohnnyKilroy
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Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:42 am to
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Well that cop's suspicion was correct. He was in fact breaking the law (he had weed on him, if you dont want to read article). End.



I must have missed the part where the chip said he suspected the guy was carrying weed.
Posted by CajunsTigersSaints
Member since Jan 2015
4532 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:42 am to
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The Citizen Complaint Authority ruled that Osterman and his fellow officer James Pike used excessive force in subduing Jones in 2004


Must of gotten a harsh punishment....

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They were both cleared in 2008 and awarded financial compensation.


Oh
Posted by cascadia
Georgia
Member since Jan 2014
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Posted on 3/7/16 at 12:53 am to
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back from a early


Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 3/7/16 at 1:01 am to
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Well that cop's suspicion was correct


Got another very dangerous weedhead off the streets. We dodged a big one there
Posted by Red Stick Tigress
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Member since Nov 2005
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Posted on 3/7/16 at 1:05 am to
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Must of


Posted by matthew25
Member since Jun 2012
9425 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 1:19 am to
Nothing wrong with a white cop simply following a black man with money. Happens every day in Mississippi.
Posted by Maverick01
Member since Sep 2015
581 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 1:44 am to
Unless this cop has x-ray vision then your point is moot. He had no way of possibly ascertaining this guy was in possession of weed. How does one look suspicious while casually walking down the street sipping coffee? Am I missing something here? Don't be fricking daft and try to deny the obvious. This cop was clearly fricking with a guy who was minding his own business. Now I hate to pull the race card, but something tells me that this is a pretty clear example of racial profiling.
Posted by StanDarsh
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2015
122 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 2:13 am to
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Unless this cop has x-ray vision


or a nose
Posted by Albino Potato
Member since Jan 2016
809 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 2:38 am to
Putting aside who's wrong and what not. I still can't get over him having weed on him. Dude, if you know cops follow you and could possibly pull you over, don't have illegal drugs on you.
This post was edited on 3/7/16 at 3:09 am
Posted by cave canem
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Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 3/7/16 at 3:18 am to
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Unless this cop has x-ray vision then your point is moot. He had no way of possibly ascertaining this guy was in possession of weed. How does one look suspicious while casually walking down the street sipping coffee? Am I missing something here? Don't be fricking daft and try to deny the obvious. This cop was clearly fricking with a guy who was minding his own business. Now I hate to pull the race card, but something tells me that this is a pretty clear example of racial profiling.



Hmmm cops sees obviously high stoner and finds pot on him = racial profiling? You are either too stupid to realize just exactly what racial profiling actually is or are trolling.

I don't agree with the pots laws but they are the laws cops are paid and charged to enforce, this is not about race.
Posted by Gulf Coast Tiger
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Member since Jan 2004
18664 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 3:47 am to
I'm gonna bet that the officer could smell the weed. It's amazing how many stoners walk around smelling like weed giving the officer easy PC.
Posted by Maverick01
Member since Sep 2015
581 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 4:25 am to
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Hmmm cops sees obviously high stoner and finds pot on him = racial profiling? 



Obviously high? Are we looking at the same video? Gtfoh! No way would it have been the same interaction if that guy was white. You're clearly being disingenuous. Do you ever see cops posted up outside Starbucks waiting to stalk and survey patrons who leave to see if they have bloodshot eyes or appear "suspicious"? People like you are the reason why the wheel of inequality keeps on turning. You turn a blind eye to an obvious miscarriage of authority and an outright injustice. Shame on you.
Posted by bayourougebengal
Member since Mar 2008
7193 posts
Posted on 3/7/16 at 4:29 am to
Maybe he was profiling. Maybe not. One thing for damn sure though, is this guy is a complete idiot. He's carrying weed and starts filming a cop for following him, like that's not gonna trigger said cop.
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