He was found not guilty in Ocean City District Court Monday of disorderly conduct and interfering with police in that incident after witnesses sowed enough doubt in Judge Daniel Mumford’s mind that he ruled for the defense.
Mapp was arrested along with four others on July 23, after a crowd spiraled out of control on First Street and Atlantic Avenue as police tried to restore order.
Deputy State’s Attorney Paul Haskell argued that Mapp shouted profanities and raised his middle finger to the crowd. Ocean City Police Officer Troy Darpino also testified that he heard a police bicycle being kicked to the ground and saw Mapp rush towards another officer.
“I put him in an arm bar, commanding him to put his hands behind his back, and he didn’t,” Darpino told the court. “I took him to the ground and he put his hands in front of his chest. After a few seconds, he put them behind his back.”
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Yeah turn him back loose next time they might be so sad he was not punished for this crime.....they only get braver each time they get off.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately. the witnesses stated otherwise.....Judge had no choice....in this situation, a video recording of this azz-hole would have been the evidence the state needed...I know store fronts have video....why was that not introduced???
DeleteWe also know that OCPD has additional closed circuit cams on the boardwalk too....who dropped the "mic" on this one?
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