Bob Dylan while staying at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch.
Before taking part in a concert with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, Bob decided to take a walk through the town's Latin quarter.
'Residents called police to complain there was an old scruffy man acting suspiciously,' said officer Spencer. 'It was an odd request because it was mid-afternoon. But it's an ethnic Latin area and the residents felt he didn't fit in.' said Craig Spencer, a senior officer in Long Branch, New Jersey.
A 22-year-old female officer demanded to see his identification papers and detained him in the back of her vehicle until his story could be confirmed.
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'Residents called police to complain there was an old scruffy man acting suspiciously,' said officer Spencer. 'It was an odd request because it was mid-afternoon. But it's an ethnic Latin area and the residents felt he didn't fit in.' said Craig Spencer, a senior officer in Long Branch, New Jersey.
A 22-year-old female officer demanded to see his identification papers and detained him in the back of her vehicle until his story could be confirmed.
Since
when does anyone, celebrity or not, have to show ID when walking on a
public street? Is this Soviet Russia or Nazi Germany? Dylan doesn't need
the,money, but a few million from the municipality could be donated to
charity. He must have a good lawyer. Use him (or her).
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Christopher Hyde
,
Pownal. Maine,
20/8/2009 03:51
I
dont think the question should be:
"Should a celebrity be treated differently than anyone else"
but rather:
"Should anyone be treated this way"
Since when is not having your "Papers in order" an arrestable offense
anyway?
For those of you that have forgotten, or purposely mislead:
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be
violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place
to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
You do not have to surrender any documents or papers to any law
enforcement officer without being presented with a warrant.
What troubles me the most are the comments about how the officer was
just "doing her job."
Her job dos not include violating anyone's civil rights, celebrity or
not.
Welcome to facist Amerika.
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jeff
,
Freedom town USA,
19/8/2009 19:11
Interesting
article about Dylan and police in NJ. Reminded me of excellent recent
novel "Blood on the Tracks" by Tom Grasty in which a Dylanesque
character could not be identified until the end of the novel. Truth is
truly stranger than fiction.
J
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Jenny
,
Linville, NC - USA,
19/8/2009 00:26
He's written this one already
"If you're ever down there
On Bagby and Lamar
You better watch out for
The man with the shining star
Better know where you're going
Or stay where you are
If you're ever down there
On Bagby and Lamar"
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Derm
,
London, UK,
18/8/2009 11:23
What
on earth gives the police the right to go and accost someone for just
walking down the street? What crime was he committing? Though I love Bob
Dylan and the story is funny, what right do the police have to just go
and demand identification from someone. Have they become the gestapo?
Good for Bob. Perhaps this naive police officer will think
twice(contrary to the "Don't think twice" advice of Dylan's) before she
goes and demands ID of someone and makes herself look like a bullying
fool again.
-
rachael r.
,
minnehopeless,
17/8/2009 23:27
so
dylan was racially profiled, and he didn't get abusive and dramatic like
some people do. THIS IS HOW ACCOMPLISHED AND IMPORTANT PEOPLE ACT
UNDER DURESS. take note new money!
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me
,
midlands, sc, usa,
16/8/2009 05:10
I
would love to know what he was doing that made him so suspicious. But
it's good he can feel safe enough to walk about.
It is sad that so many do not know or appreciate the monumental talent
that is Bob Dylan, the Pulitzer prize winning, oscar recipient, singer,
songerwriter, actor, author, DJ, painter, producer, multi award winner
and Hon Dr. multi instramental musician. I wish he would walk down my
street. I would like to shake his hand and thank him.
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We are doomed. You can't even walk the street these days, legally, without being detained. This is a sick and evil society.