More awesome use of our tax-payer dollars--Keeping the populace safe by incarcerating evil blinker-violating criminals!
There aren't any warrants out for Robinson. In fact he says he's never been in jail. But he does admit to challenging the officer's questions during the stop.
In fact News 8 contacted various cities in Collin County, many of which have not made a single arrest this year for not using a turning signal. Even the police chief in Melissa acknowledges he's never seen this happen in his own city. “In the 6 years I've been the police chief, this is the first time,” said Chief Duane Smith, Melissa PD.
But he stands behind his officer, saying state law gives him the power to arrest someone for many crimes, no matter how minor.
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[edit on 7-5-2008 by DimensionalDetective]



