To say we were surprised by the charges being dropped Friday afternoon would be an understatement. After the way our town council doubled down on their poor handling of things, and how the prosecutor was backing the Officer (which is still so confusing!), we thought we would have to go to trial.
But, just because they dropped the charges does not mean we are square now and it's all resolved. The events still happened, the prosecutor had the evidence and still pursued it (to the waste of county resources and tax dollars), and the town Council had everything for months and did nothing. So, what's next? Now we prevent this from happening to anyone else! Stand with us and demand better from our local leaders, and from law enforcement!
That is how we get Justice for Vivian and Justice for All!
does anybody has the arresting police officer physical address?
Officer Schimmel should be fired. The fact that his body camera was not on the second he put the car in park shows his intention and how unprofessional your officers are. And yes, as i see it all of your officers are the same if you allowed this for one. Fire the man. Honestly, he belongs in jail with the criminal of like mind. An 18-year-old girl that is probably 100 lbs. What threat was she? This will be shared hope it becomes viral, so do what's right. Charge him with assault. Remove him from the force. He should not have any authority over any other human with his mindset. The way he spoke to yhr older gentleman was wron…
This is disgusting, you need to file a federal lawsuit against the officer the dept and the city, this dirty cop cleary has anger issues needs to be taught a hard lesson
Hopefully her fbi record from the finger printing is clear as well. Usually it's not after dismissed charges. When getting a government clearance it's a difficult process to explain. I hope Vivian will heal from this, and understand that non of it was her fault or in her hands. This matter is a result of a hot tempered badge bully, and now in the hands of decent adults. His job loss and results after is on his own hands that is the former officer. Corrective actions needed to take place. Vivian has a good Dad and family by the looks of it. Great job and thank you for making us aware.
Public outcry does indeed produce results. The nonviolent power of the pen and of the spoken word always defeats violence of the state. It's time that we stop acquiescing our unalienable rights away. Government is meant to be "of the people". If we shrug our shoulders and bow to government violence and tyranny we get what we deserve.
Additionally, the power of outcry via phone lines is amazingly effective. Every local, state, and federal government phone line should be glowing red hot 24/7 holding elected officials accountable to the United States Constitution.