Know your rights before police decide not to hear you. 📄 Resources, PDFs & support 👉 linktr.ee/ThinBlueLiesMedia An 18-year-old with no criminal record was pulled over for a minor traffic issue and ended up jailed for 20 hours on a felony stolen-gun charge — for a gun that was never stolen. According to the man and his attorney, officers ran the wrong number on the firearm — a patent number, not the serial number — and refused to verify ownership, even after being told it could be confirmed in minutes. The District Attorney’s Office refused the charges and sent a letter to the jail warden ordering his immediate release. This arrest didn’t happen in a vacuum. The New Roads Police Department has faced multiple recent scandals, including: • An officer involved in multiple shootings who resigned via text • Another officer arrested on felony drug charges • A defense attorney now representing two clients in five months alleging misconduct by the same department Despite charges being dropped, the arrest may follow this teenager for life — on job applications, background checks, and more. This is why facts matter. This is why accountability matters. Thin Blue Lies, Baby. 🧢 👉 Resources, PDFs, and ways to support independent reporting: 👉 linktr.ee/ThinBlueLiesMedia #ThinBlueLies #WrongfulArrest #PoliceAccountability #CivilRights #KnowYourRights #FalseArrest #PoliceMisconduct #BodyCam #DARefusedCharges #JusticeSystem #Accountability

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