Midwest City police seek men who burst into wrong apartment

[Billybob]

"The man told officers the men were wearing SWAT-type clothing with vests, badges, radios, handguns and Tasers, and he complied because he thought they were law officers."

Read more: http://newsok.com/midwest-city-poli...wrong-apartment/article/3589914#ixzz1Tc0XZXei

 

[Perplexed]

Dang, this is bad news. But what has me scratching my head is this:

“We are taking this case very seriously because these individuals, who we have not identified yet, are violating basic civil rights and criminal law — furthermore, if they are doing it in Midwest City, you know that is their method of operation elsewhere,” Clabes said

Uh, what does the location have to do with anything? Am I missing something about MWC?

 

[LightningCrash]

They had something like that in Norman in 2005/2006 too.

 

[Biggsly]

Lucky that the man did not unload on them when they came in.

 

[Dale00]

Do not open your door to someone you do not know.

Clabes said a group of men banged on an apartment door about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday and rushed inside when a man opened the door.

Read more: http://newsok.com/midwest-city-poli...wrong-apartment/article/3589914#ixzz1TcHpHP4N

 

[Billybob]

Do not open your door to someone you do not know.

Yes, especially at that time of night. Anyone that shows up that late without calling first is very rude or most likely up to no good.

 

[maxim240sx]

I do think its BS that they say “However, this group is running roughshod over anyone they come into contact with and are presenting themselves as law enforcement by the way they dress and act.”

So because someone has on tactical gear and they are looking for a fugitive, they are "presenting themselves as police"? So if your a bounty hunter, do you have to state "I am not associated with the police" when you are looking for a fugitive? Umm no ya don't. Thats what the guy gets for assuming in my opinion.

 

[1911Nut]

Sounds like the dumb butt bounty boys are at it again.

 

[kgoodrich]

Hmm that sounds odd but not surprised in the least. Could have been worse!

 

[AdvantageR1]

The guys that kicked in the door, are lucky that the guy who lived there did not have a weapon. These guys brandished firearms and held the people hostage.

I think if it was Bounty Hunters that they should be held accountable. They do not have the right to kick in just anyones door, especially if a fugitive does not live there.