Police gathered Wednesday at 10:10 p.m. outside McDonald’s at 24th and Mission streets, where a suspect, who had been drinking, resisted arrest, one officer said.
He’s subdued now, the officer said.
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CrackDonalds! Bet a corner liquor store sold the drunk more booze when he was already intoxicated.
The “article” does not specify what the offense was, merely noting that the suspect had been drinking and resisted arrest. The appropriateness of the level of police response cannot be judged absent knowing what the offense was. Knowing the area well, simply being drunk is quite usual and does not stimulate police response per se. Or citizen notice.
really? 7 cops for one drunk dude?
sigh
Beth, perhaps you can tell us how many policemen should have responded.