Use of Pepper Spray Not the Best Option
APD Chief Tom Chapman, left
I just got off the phone with Tom Chapman, the new police chief here in Arcata, where we talked about the incident at Don’s Donut in the wee-hours of St. Paddy’s Day. For those who are unaware, a fight broke out in Don’s in the early morning hours on March 18, [...]
Of Donuts and Pepper Spray
It appears that the media around here failed to mention anything about the mass pepper spray incident that happened at Don’s Donut in the late hours of St. Paddy’s Day, but that’s probably a result of a vague and misleading police log from APD. The mention in the Arcata Eye goes as follows:
March 18, 1:45 [...]
Panhandling Ordinance Goes Into Effect
Rough Map of Prohibited Areas
The controversial panhandling ordinance enacted by the Arcata City Council back on St. Patty’s Day is now in effect. Ordinances take 30 days after the time of enactment before it goes into law. Officers with APD say they will be warning panhandlers about the new rules before enforcement begins. The [...]
St. Pepper Spray Day
Last call. The usual flood of hungry drunk bar patrons spilled out onto the Arcata streets. Of course, on this particular night, it was St. Paddy’s Day, so people were more drunk and rowdy than usual, fueled by car bombs, whiskey, and Guinness beer. Arcata Police officers were out in force that night, because, you [...]
Vandals
Originally published at 365Tomorrows.com
The sound of the spray paint can spitting neon green from its nozzle drowned out the ambient noise of the city: police sirens, echoing gunshots, and the monotonous drone of the Floating Eyes. Ty directed the colorful symphony across a giant raised billboard that read “One World, One People,” creating a large [...]
