Patriots DT Christian Barmore accused Windfall police of performing “unprofessional” and racist throughout a site visitors cease on Wednesday. Nevertheless, physique digital camera footage launched by PPD appears to inform a distinct story.
“I just experienced for the first time 5 Providence cops being very unprofessional racism at it’s finest,” the 25-year-old former 2nd spherical draft choose wrote on X at 1:22 AM in a since-deleted tweet, describing the incident as he noticed it.
TMZ Sports activities contacted the Windfall (RI) Police Division and requested the police-worn physique cam footage.
The footage begins with Barmore’s Jeep Grand Cherokee already pulled over on the facet of a highway at 12:53 AM … when two officers approached Christian’s car.
“I’m a football player. I ain’t here for none of that. I’m going to crib so why y’all pull me over for no reason?” Christian requested. “Ain’t nobody speed or none of that. If I really wanted, I would’ve outran y’all.”
When cops appeared over his paperwork they found the car he was driving wasn’t registered, so that they informed the previous College of Alabama star they’d should tow it.
However, Christian wasn’t having it, saying, “Y’all not taking my car.”
CB and the cops went backwards and forwards, with an officer saying, “I activated my lights a street behind him, he didn’t stop for maybe like 5 minutes after I activated my lights.”
The cop continued … “I can’t read that plate. You act like I’m harassing you for no reason. I pull you over, I approach you. I’m trying to explain myself and you’re over here giving me an attitude and throwing papers at me.”
“Ain’t nobody throw no papers at you, cuz. I gave ’em to you,” Barmore responded, including, “I’m not getting out my car. I’m not doing that!”
After some extra pushback over whether or not a supervisor was responding to the scene, PPD once more tried to get him to step out of the car.
“Your car’s getting towed regardless. How the rest of the stuff goes depends on your behavior,” an officer informed Christian.
Extra arguing ensued … and when Barmore tried to shut his window, cops opened his door, prompting the D-lineman to yell, “I dare y’all to touch me, [n-word].”
Moments later Christian acquired out of his automobile, however wasn’t completely happy, telling cops … “stop touching me, boy. Stop touching me, boy.”
Issues momentarily calmed down when 6’5″, 315 lb. Barmore stepped away from his Jeep, permitting police to look the automobile.
PPD, in an incident report we obtained, says they positioned a “blunt” in addition to “several tubes filled with marijuana.”
After looking out the car, and earlier than the tow truck arrived, police say Barmore, who wasn’t in custody, left the scene in one other car. He was permitted to go.
As for the claims of racism, PPD is standing by the actions of their officers.
“We understand that any encounter with law enforcement can be stressful, however, it’s important to note that officers are required to enforce all applicable laws, including those related to vehicle registration,” a spokesperson informed us.
Barmore was issued three citations … operation of an unregistered car, driving with an expired registration, and for having an obscured license plate. He was not charged for the weed.
CB’s automobile was towed to the native impound yard.
