Deputy Uses Taser On Fleeing Bicyclist

[Kor37 9]

Deputy Uses Taser on Fleeing Bicyclist

AP

Posted: 2008-01-29 18:57:39

HAMILTON CITY, Calif. (AP) - A Glenn County sheriff's deputy shot a man with a Taser gun for allegedly riding his bike at night without proper lighting.

 

According to a sheriff's spokesman, the bicyclist ignored warnings from the deputy he would use the stun gun, then fled on foot.

 

One probe struck the bicyclist, Omar Herrada Rivera, 39, but he did not receive a shock.

 

After being checked out at a hospital, Rivera was held in the county jail on suspicion of resisting arrest, riding a bicycle without proper lighting, riding under the influence of alcohol and using false citizenship government documents.

 

The sheriff's spokesman said the deputy's decision to use the Taser was proper.

 

 

What a stupid reason to get tasered over!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named 2]

On the other hand, who hasn't wanted to taser a bicyclist or two?

[Theunicornhunter 2]

I think he was tazered because he ran from the officer - seriously, can anyone think running from an officer would not tick them off - and he was warned.

[Gummy 0]

I wish that there was a video of this.

I'd love to see it.

[trekz 7]

After reading the other charges, I wondered for a minute if the bike was stolen too. But probably not, or else he would have stolen a bike with lights and reflectors. :P