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Seems like Jersey Shore cops went manner overboard off the boardwalk whereas patrolling the seaside this week … placing an unsuspecting surfer in a chokehold over his lack of correct paperwork.
California surfer Liam Mahoney‘s go to to Belmar Seaside Tuesday was not laid-back, as a brand new video making the rounds on-line exhibits him getting right into a heated confrontation with police after he didn’t show a seaside entry badge on his wetsuit.
Liam and a girl in his group tried to elucidate to the officers that he did, certainly, have a badge required to entry the seaside — it was situated on his backpack close by — however the state of affairs escalated shortly.
Liam was grabbed by officers and brought right into a forceful headlock by a a lot larger seaside cop — 2 of them tackled him to the sand as he tried to depart the seaside.
Watch the movies … numerous bystanders attempt to step in and assist the surfer, with a number of loudly accusing all 5 officers of scaring onlooking youngsters with their aggressive conduct.
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Liam — who’s kinda skinny — was handcuffed and carted away by the cops.
Belmar Police Chief Tina Scott has since addressed the harrowing ordeal … confirming Liam was arrested and charged for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstruction of justice. He has additionally been hit with a advantageous for allegedly not carrying the $12 seaside badge.
Chief Scott stated an intensive assessment can be performed into the circumstances of the arrest.
Bummer all the best way round.
