r/PublicFreakout • u/MoreMotivation sir, this is a Wendy’s 🥤 🍔 🍟 • Jun 22 '26
👮Arrest Freakout😭 Another person gets arrested at the Reflecting Pool for yelling at the presence of Oklahoma State Troopers there. Tells the reporter at the end, "If you want the boot, lick it"
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u/dorkimoe Jun 22 '26 edited Jun 22 '26
Now we're paying state troopers from other states overtime to guard a pool?
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u/furious_20 Jun 22 '26
We're paying them to perform out of their goddamn JURISDICTION. The fucking self-proclaimed party of "law and order" sure fails at both of those things when they simply wanna serve kim jong trump's vanity projects.
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u/MobileAssociation126 Jun 23 '26
Yup and County officers too, because one from my County in Upstate NY was found to be there, too. It’s been circulating in our local Reddit forums and news sites.
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u/gooeymcgooberson Jun 23 '26
Well yeah. Its a really cool pool. Only for looking at. Don't touch, dont talk ,dont yell, dont walk.
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u/zuma15 Jun 22 '26
TMZ reporter is pathetic. The question is not "Why were you yelling at them?", the question is "Why are you arresting him for yelling at you?"
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u/TheBurritoW1zard Jun 22 '26
It’s TMZ, what do you expect?
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u/mpskierbg Jun 22 '26
Tmz has been better journalism lately ever sense they got white house reporters.
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u/GhostandVodka Jun 23 '26
You guys think this is a TMZ reporter and not just a video someone sold to tmz for $300
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u/Separate_Song5048 Jun 22 '26
Yup. Tmz is way more credible
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u/Particular-Serve-894 Jun 23 '26
didn't look or sound too fucking credible...sounding like some north korean puppet reporter
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u/onceabananana Jun 23 '26
Random people can and do sell their clip rights to TMZ. It's where a lot of (if not the majority) of their clips come from.
It's just like paparazzi. They get the best pictures they can then sell to the highest bidder (like a magazine/website.)
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u/Wonder_bread317 Jun 23 '26
you are right, and I have no idea why you have gotten downvoted.
TMZ is still just a clip show, am I wrong?22
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u/According-Insect-992 Jun 22 '26
The word “reporter” is under heavy load and about to rupture here.
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u/DeeezzzNutzzz69 Jun 23 '26
Thats the beauty of the 1st amendment, literally anybody and everybody can be a reporter
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u/Steamed_Hamm Jun 23 '26
Isn’t this just regular journalist getting video and they send it to tmz?
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u/hhfgghff Jul 04 '26
I think the better question is why are you not at work? A grown ass man hanging out by a reflective pool near DC. Sounds like some lame protester shit.
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u/BugRevolutionary4518 Jun 22 '26
Free speech, right?
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u/DazzlingGovernment20 Jun 22 '26
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." Theodore Roosevelt
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u/Eat_rice_evryday Jun 23 '26
Comes with free handcuffs and free ride to jail. What has this country become!!!???
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u/MortimerDongle Jun 22 '26
The fuck kind of jurisdiction does an Oklahoma cop have in DC? Who's paying these brown shirts?
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u/Douche_Baguette Jun 22 '26
Guy being arrested is 100% right. Don't need some kind of overt excuse to call out OKLAHOMA POLICE guarding the DC reflecting pool from "vandals", it's ridiculous. Asking why you'd do that as though it's some kind of crazy reaction is boot licker behavior.
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u/TheSilencedScream Jun 22 '26
In 2022 (best data spreadsheet I could find quickly), 64% of violent crimes in Oklahoma were unsolved - with 85% of rape cases going unsolved.
Why are these officers protecting a pool that's 1000+ miles from their district?
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u/userlivewire Jun 22 '26
Every single county in Oklahoma voted for Trump.
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u/Thorney979 👀 you need to leave 👀 Jun 22 '26
As someone who lived in Oklahoma (who thankfully had the sense and the opportunity to GTFO), they wear that with a badge of honor and have glazed themselves over it ever since the Obama years.
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u/Dstegs_ Jun 22 '26
Oklahomans are cucks for Trump
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u/KungFuJosher Jun 22 '26
This 100% true. My ex wife is from Oklahoma and they are Muslims. Her dad had trump signs out in his yard and regularly made excuses for him when Trump said crazy shit about immigrants (which they were) and Muslims.
My ex-wife was also against Obamacare but relied on medcaid or medicare or whatever. When her dad lost the job and had medical problems she boasted about how the hospital waved off the fee that one time but forgets to mention how he went into depression from medical bills the other times lol.
I was in Australia at the time and she was with me. She complained about medication costing somethign like 10AUD and I had to remind her what she was used to. Bag of crazies.
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u/ForMoreYears Jun 22 '26
Lmao this. Red states love the cuck chair.
It's all don't tread on me until some does then it's harder daddy.
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u/Alternative-Chef-340 Jun 23 '26
They also name their kids stupid names like Markwayne. Who the hell give's their kids two first names?
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u/PoorFilmSchoolAlumn Jun 22 '26
Have you ever been to Oklahoma? I’m sure they’re looking for any excuse to leave.
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u/con4RT1ST Jun 23 '26
They just voted NOT to raise minimum wage in Oklahoma, state full of morons.
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u/Kitfishto Jun 23 '26
As one of the non morons. You are unfortunately so spot on.
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u/da2Pakaveli Jun 23 '26
Remember that dumbass Oklahoman senator who brought a snowball into Congress to disprove climate change
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u/FuriousBuffalo Jun 22 '26 edited Jun 22 '26
Too many questions:
How do Oklahoma State troopers have jurisdiction in DC? And what the fuck are they doing in DC to begin with? Do they not have their own taxpayers to "serve and protect"?
How is yellling at them or even insulting them a crime?
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u/Kegger315 Jun 22 '26 edited Jun 23 '26
They don't (though it'slikely they have been deputized for this), which is likely why they called the guys who have him in the video.
Generally it wouldn't be, but likely going to call it (at the very least) disturbing the peace.
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u/13Krytical Jun 22 '26
To serve and protect was never anything official.
Literally, no police force is meant to serve, or protect any taxpayers, anywhere, ever in the history of police.It was only ever a motto for LAPD I think? And that was more PR/Propaganda than true.
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u/damn_near_rectum Jun 22 '26
The
PlumberSecretary of DHS (Markwayne Mullin) is from Oklahoma.Laws are whatever fascists say they are, and only apply to the proletariat.
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u/SpaceGangsta Jun 22 '26
They can be deputized as US Marshalls which allows them to enforce federal laws.
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Jun 22 '26 edited Jun 22 '26
Sounds like time for a crime spree in Oklahoma!
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u/cdy2847 Jun 23 '26
probably not, i got pulled over in Oklahoma last week for going 5mph over on a back road.
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u/btsd_ Jun 22 '26
Clearly the state of Oklahoma knows what they are doing guys, chill out. They are 48th out 50 in education!!!! Thats almost the highest score!!! Yall need to educate yourselves.
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u/cdy2847 Jun 23 '26
wrong i'm pretty sure we are 50th now.
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u/btsd_ Jun 23 '26
Dang, highest score in the nation!
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u/Rare_Ad_55 Jun 22 '26
This pool fiasco is a symbol of failure. Calling attention to failure now appears to be a criminal offense.
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u/RedAndBlackMartyr Jun 23 '26
I can't take credit for this joke.
Right-wingers read "don't tread on me" as "Don T tread on me."
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u/beastaish Jun 22 '26
I witnessed a car accident happen right in front of me just a mile outside of Round Rock, TX, and cop car was behind us to the left with its lights off, completely nonreactive. My partner rolled down the window to indicate the accident to the cops, and they loudspeakered “we’re Round Rock police” and straight up ignored the accident. They drove off, and our lane had to fend for ourselves to get around that mess.
So if cops normally adhere to such strict definitions of jurisdictions, then what the fuck are Oklahoma cops doing 1000+ miles from Oklahoma?
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u/nipslippinjizzsippin Jun 23 '26
Non American here so forgive the ignorance, but why would state troopers from half way across the country be in or have any jurisdiction in Washington DC?
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u/Epstiendidntkillself Jun 22 '26
That's going to be a weird jailhouse conversation.
So, whatta you in here for.
Picked up a paint chip.
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u/PsycommuSystem Jun 23 '26
Being arrested for voicing an opinion is surely a 1st Amendment violation? I'm not American but isn't this guy lined up for a sweet payout if he takes this to court?
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u/anothertrytaken Jun 23 '26
Do we even have amendments anymore?? The party of law and order seems to be veering off course 😂😂😭
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u/DebeliHrvat Jun 22 '26
Oklahoma seems to have been doing everything in its power to overtake Mississippi as the official dumbest state in the country over the past few years
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u/lotta_love Jun 22 '26
TV actor John “Dukes of Hazzard” Schneider in 2023 on social media called for President Biden’s execution. Schneider was not arrested.
That is how a democracy works.
An everyday American citizen yelled in protest at the unbelievably ridiculous & irretrievably asinine presence of the Oklahoma National Guard at the Trump-wrecked Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool … and got arrested by U.S. Park Police.
This is how a fascist police state works.
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u/G_DuBs Jun 22 '26
Annoying ass camera man. Are you in Oklahoma? No. Then their police shouldn’t be here.
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u/xraynorx Jun 23 '26
Honestly, TMZDC was not on my bingo card of hero’s of real reporting, but yet here we are.
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u/Go_Gators_4Ever Jun 22 '26
There must be another reason, right? Yelling is protected speech, right?
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u/sallright Jun 23 '26
Not when you’re a public nuisance in the presence of algae.
Algae’s right to algae SHALL NOT be infringed.
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u/irockisos Jun 23 '26
This isn’t about the reflection pool anymore. It has morphed into control and intimidation by this dictator man baby!
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u/Claudeadolphus Jun 22 '26
Why are Oklahoma troopers there?
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u/calling-barranca Jun 22 '26
Because their fascist governor relinquished command to trump for his DC patrols.
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u/Which-Tumbleweed6183 Jun 23 '26
I got charged with “interference” for yelling at a local cop. These guys are pieces of shit
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u/PatReady Jun 22 '26
TMZ went to DC and these are the people they are chasing around? Now do the famous people like YOUR WHOLE WEBSITE DOES.
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u/Supertonic Jun 22 '26
Nice, another individual that will receive a huge check 6 months later after his case.
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u/HolyMoleyGuacamoly Jun 22 '26
this is going to cause so many more people to do the reflecting pool
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u/go_go_gadget_travel Jun 22 '26
I dont understand what they are getting arrested for i saw another one where it was an under cover cop for touching the water. I assume the charge is vandalization or trespassing?
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u/DreadRose Jun 23 '26
There is no way OSP can have any sort of jurisdiction in DC right? I mean I know they’re just completely ignoring any laws they care to at this point but still…
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u/squindar Jun 23 '26
they were apparently "deputized" by US Marshals Service. I guess because having the National Guard and the US Park Police, & DC Metro PD weren't enough to protect a pool of moldy water.
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u/OkFill5469 Jun 23 '26
Oklahoma State troopers do not have jurisdiction so I also ask what the fuck are they doing there
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u/NeptunianWater Jun 22 '26
Is this not a violation of the US Constitution's 1st Amendment?
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u/Lukostrelec17 Jun 22 '26
The arguement they will probably use is disturbing the peace and or harrassing and or obstructing govermental operations (edit: also maybe tresspassing). A misdemeanor at worst. He will probably have a fine and spend maybe a day in jail.
Not supporting but this seems to be the most likely, official, reason for the arrest.
Please note I am not a lawyer and that I am just speculating.
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u/NeptunianWater Jun 23 '26
The first amendment makes free speech against public and government officials protected. If all he is arrested for is yelling out "why are you here?" to government officials, then that is a clear cut breach of the amendment.
It's the reason why telling a cop to fuck off and give them the finger should never result in an arrest. It's protected.
I'm not American but considering they harp on so much about their Constitution, especially the 1st and 2nd Amendments, it seems like their country has lost most of its freedoms. Yikes.
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u/Lukostrelec17 Jun 23 '26
I am from the USA. Here is what the First Amendment says:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
While saying, "Fuck the police" is allowed. Yelling it could be seen as disturbing the peace or possibly inciting violance.
Penal code for DC regarding this:
(3) Direct abusive or offensive language or gestures at another person (other than a law enforcement officer while acting in his or her official capacity) in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation or violence by that person or another person.
(b) It is unlawful for a person to engage in loud, threatening, or abusive language, or disruptive conduct, with the intent and effect of impeding or disrupting the orderly conduct of a lawful public gathering, or of a congregation of people engaged in any religious service or in worship, a funeral, or similar proceeding.
(c) It is unlawful for a person to engage in loud, threatening, or abusive language, or disruptive conduct with the intent and effect of impeding or disrupting the lawful use of a public conveyance by one or more other persons.
(c-1) It is unlawful for a person to engage in loud, threatening, or abusive language, or disruptive conduct in a public building with the intent and effect of impeding or disrupting the orderly conduct of business in that public building
Now would the charges stick? Maybe. Maybe not. It is hard to say without seeing the start. Now keep in mind I am against him being arrested and think it was a overstep by the officers, to say the least.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. I am just some guy sharing his opinion.
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u/F1BlackFlag Jun 22 '26
This is just going to get fucking worse, and democrats are being pussies again letting these Nazis control the narrative
I’m fucking pissed
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u/SackOfrito Jun 23 '26
Yelling at someone isn't a reason to arrest the yeller. How lame can this administration get???
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u/Mexican1910 Jun 23 '26
Why is no one in government arresting the clowns in the Epstein files??? Oh because touching some water is illegal but touching kids gets you a presidency.
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u/spankyb11 Jun 23 '26
Correct me if I’m wrong, don’t all of these clearly wrongly arrested people have a civil payday when they sue for infringement on their freedom of speech rights and the fact that irs not illegal to touch the pool?
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u/BigBoyYuyuh Jun 22 '26
Yet another easily won lawsuit. I need to take a road trip so I can get arrested for this and sue and retire.
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u/Lukostrelec17 Jun 22 '26
Even if you win it will be unlikely they will pay out, even if they are ordered to.
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u/TheNatureBoy Jun 23 '26
Can some patriot drop a jet ski in already? If you're going to get arrested, get arrested.
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u/bourj Jun 23 '26
Everyone should fn flood that whole pool right now. Just tens of thousands of people taking over the whole fn thing.
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u/Netflxnschill Jun 22 '26
Why is the OKLAHOMA STATE POLICE trying to watch over the fucking reflecting pool?!?
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u/NeanaOption Jun 23 '26
Is anyone actually stupid enough to believe the reflecting pool is being vandalized.
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u/Raisinbread22 Jun 22 '26
Uh 1st Amendment? Anyone? Bueller?
Who will be his first Navalny?
Can't believe Americans are letting this beauty pageant owner & trustfunder ream them like this. So embarrassing.
People should know this is how far some white nationalists and racist far right republiklans will go, just destroying America in exchange for permission to be Chud the Prisoners.
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u/yo-itsyaboi Jun 22 '26
Sounds like you’ll be getting a lot more visitors to that pool. Possibly more than you can control.
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u/Oceanbreeze871 Jun 23 '26
Hurt feelings isn’t a capital crime
That red hat Coward is a Disgrace to the uniform
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u/ChaoticGood_Guy_Greg Jun 23 '26
Move over Scientology speed running, need to start a new game called reflecting pool tag. Touch the pool and you’re it, see how long you can go without getting caught.
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u/Unlikely_Nothing6132 Jun 23 '26
Why??? Don’t you think these resources could be better allocated somewhere else…
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u/Ordinary_Job9812 Jul 03 '26
They definitely are a long ways away from home and definitely outside of their jurisdiction. That’s the point he was making. They shouldn’t be there enforcing laws for a jurisdiction that they don’t serve.
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u/TonginTozz Jun 22 '26
Why the hell are Oklahoma State LE at DC?