A Tampa, FL man returned from a concert to find that his expensive business truck completely ransacked – by police.
They had no warrant and did so without his presence, simply leaving him a note, which read:
“Sir, your car was checked by TPD K-9. The vehicle was searched for marijuana due to a strong odor coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. Any questions call Cpl Fanning”
“You think if anyone is going to break into your vehicle in Ybor, the last person you think, it’s going to be the cops,” stated owner Matthew Heller.
Police actually ripped out wires and trashed the electronics in his truck, which he used as a display model for his business. They found no marijuana.
The local police dept claims they had a right to perform this search, but attorney Bryant Camareno disagrees:
“It’s an illegal search,” Camareno stated. “Usually if it’s some kind of unoccupied vehicle there has to be some level of exigent circumstance to justify searching a vehicle without a search warrant. Exigent could mean if there is a dead body inside, if there is a screaming child locked in the car, a dog but if the car is unoccupied there is no exigency to justify the search.”
Dot certified is there to do inspections, and check log books
Your wwrong Daniel hayes….I’m an owner operater…I drive big 18 wheeler…been doing this for long time and have been searched many times
Who is giving permission to search my car or my house. Aren’t we protected anymore If there is a su$#%&!@*ious car or person then I would say that is ok But you still better have a good reason. What are we turning in to a military state? I sure hope not there will be a lot of people really T off. That also better putout a flayer tell us the rights and wrongs and that also better be a good long list.
If there is anyone from the Police Dept. can you answer my questions. Thank you
Wrong! Doing damage without remuneration is going to cost you, but only if you leave your police cars for coffee, or any other reason!
No respect ! Thou shalt not steal nor break into what does not belong to you!
Corruption is caused by breaking the Ten Commandments gods ten rules not to break
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We no longer have any rights under Obama Law
Scottie Monroe…that is still something that needs to be reviewed, a warrant fine..!
We the people don’t have that authority.
And the crimes being committed by those we entrust with our power are all too real and not propaganda.
Yes, we need to come together. But as long as some support violations of our rights and freedoms, there’s nothing to negotiate.