im not a cop but the more i hear the interactions, between these 2, the cop should have stopped and let another cop take this guy to jail, there was clearly , things going on that this cop shouldnt have been part of the arrest
it definitely was a conflict of interest, and no matter whose side you take on the matter, the fact is that even being charged with DUI (with ample evidence), in some places, the whole case would be thrown out simply because of a conflict of interest, and regardless of the arresting officers professionalism (or lack thereof) the dude could have gotten away with it. I don't know if that's the case in America/whatever state this was recorded in, but where I live, that's the way it works.
@@ericjones745 How am I confused? Because guy told weirdo to stop talking to his girlfriend or he’d beat his ass? Sure, it could be construed as terroristic threats, but dude knew he was wrong.
No way in hell you can separate business from professional when it involves relationships. Even if he was telling the truth, there is implied bias. He should've let another officer take over
absolutely...I was an ER nurse for 12 years and on very rare occasions I would see friends or acquaintances...some I could not stand nor could they stand me...and I would recuse myself from their treatment team unless it was life or death...even then I would report it to the doc and/or charge nurse...no fucking way I am getting caught up in some BS!!!
@@mas5867 Oh he should've been arrested. Just not by that specific cop. Let one who has no personal relationship, positive or negative, with the suspect make the arrest. Also, the arresting officer didn't deny sending a threatening message to the guy beforehand, that's a felony in and of itself, so the arresting officer should be arrested too. It's possible for multiple people to be in the wrong, man.
There is no doubt in my mind that officer BigBellyDrunkenSlob got exactly what he deserved. He should have been fired for being so extremely out of shape.
A man got in an argument in Florida over a parking place and he ended up killing a father in front of his wife and kids. It’s best to just move on and ignore assholes.
He didn’t get into an argument with the man, he pulled into the parking lot specifically to harass the mother who was in the handicap spot. Her husband came out of the gas station they were parked in front of and punched the man, so the man pulled out his gun and shot the husband and father in the back as he ran from the gun.
How can it be 100% personal when it was done 100% professionally? He broke the law, he paid the price, the officer didn't treat him better or worse than any other drunk driver.
84 likes so far from people with as bad a comprehension of this vid as you. You said it right there with "He might have been drunk". Did he break the law or not? Does anything else matter? The arresting cop handled it well and deflected then ignored the baiting this guy was using to make it personal. You weren't dropped on your head at birth were you?
@@SlowSlowSlothI'm not sure if we watched the same video. There was a clear conflict of interest considering the one arrested and the officer were in a spiteful relationship over an ex girlfriend. The arrest may have been lawful but there is clear bias in this situation, very unprofessional. This is clear when this is not the first time he's been specifically pulled over by that same officer. The 'professional' move would be to let another officer without a personal vendetta to take over
Sounds like he was making some pretty smart moves towards his defense. He knew he was above the limit and forced the cop to wait to do the test, giving him some time to sober up, and if the cop wasn't sure he consented, he wasn't going to administer the test. He also could not be charged with refusing since he had actually said he would comply, and the camera recorded his affirmation that he would comply. Pretty smart, to be honest.
He literally said YES to the breathalyzer twice plain as day.... totally personal. I get he may have been impaired, but the officer’s actions and smugness was overkill
So what. Maybe the officer is hard of hearing. If you can't answer the question a third time you're being difficult. You thought it was appropriate to ask the officer to play the tape... he's being a douchebag. Even if it was personal he was given WAY more patience than a average civilian. He's putting peoples lives in danger he can not act like a 7 year old.
Definitely. The cop heard every single word in their long conversation, but suddenly he goes deaf when he asks a yes or no question. That was just bullying, probably would have asked him 20 times if he could've.
Agreed, this was personal. Also the fact that he was stopped because he was over the line.. In a nearly empty gas station at 2 AM. That's a feeble excuse to pull someone over.
i call BS. if the arresting officer wasn’t doing this, for personal reasons, he would’ve stepped aside and let another officer handle the arrest and taking the accused to have a breath test.
I agree. These two cops have a personal issue over a female and ironically the one cop that's jealous is constantly pulling over the guy he thinks is talking to his gf, who happens to be a cop too. Smh. This is definitely personal and retaliation. I'm curious to see how the guys case turns out in court
@@RMonkey I'm not saying that. He is probably not a good guy (as he was certainly DUI) but there is a level of proof that is not met here. He is drunk, that's for sure but in front of a jury he could argue that he became drunk after parking. The cops never saw him drive while drunk. The could get him for public intoxication but as far as I can see, there is 0 proofs that he was actualy driving while intoxicated.
Ding, ding, ding...we have a winner!!!! He was never seen driving while impaired. Of course this video is highly redacted...but what we see is a guy parked illegally at a place that sells booze.
I don't know the laws there, but here in PA, having possession of your vehicle keys in proximity to your vehicle while intoxicated is enough to warrant a DUI conviction.
@keith angstadt yes this is why my mom always told me to ditch my keys if and start doing shots at the local bar if I was in a dui accident. Hit and run is less of a charge than DUI
This case is gonna get thrown out by the judge as soon as they see the camera footage with the officer essentially admitting he has a personal agenda against the guy.
I think the judge is going to by was the guy drunk or not. The arresting cop's personal agenda did not force the other guy to get drunk or to park badly, and apparently it was the lady cop who initiated the interaction anyway. The judge will go by facts and evidence about drunkenness.
He might have been drunk … but this was definitely personal .. you can hear it in the other cops voice .. if they was pals this would have gone WAY differently
I’m curious how he could be arrested for DUI standing outside of a store. Sure you could reasonably assume he drove to the store but can’t prove he was impaired at that time. He wasn’t currently driving and for all anyone knows downed a couple beers at the store and was just hanging out until he sobered up or planned to crash in his parked vehicle for a couple hours.
yea tbh as odd as that sounds like a fairly legit and reasonable method for someone with a drinking problem trying to hide it from a spouse and friends but also trying not to drive drunk and kill somebody. the desperation to get that fix while putting in the effort and inconvenience to stay off the road is admirable tbh
I just looked up this case up..... The video was ambiguous and didn't exactly explain what prompted this encounter.... According to the arrest report, the Florida State Trooper was pumping gas and observed the truck turn into the parking spaces. Chewning had already exited the vehicle when the Trooper made his initial contact. Certainly clarifies that issue. According to the court proceedings, he was charged with Recklessly Driving reduced from a DUI. He entered a deferred prosecution agreement where adjudication would be withheld if he completes the terms of probation. 6 months, DUI Class and alcohol assessment, 50hrs community service, etc. Looks like the judge treated him like any civilian.
Just when you thought the arresting cop was genuinely doing his job and holding a fellow police officer accountable for his actions.......you realize it was actually a revenge arrest.
Should he have just let the drunk guy off since they have a personal issue ? It would really only be a revenge arrest if he planted evidence that made him look guilty when he was innocent. He was guilty and therefore a legitimate arrest.
The arresting officer acted like him retaliating against someone he thought was talking to his girlfriend/ex was a ridiculous notion, but we all know police officers abuse their position of power every day.
He was talking to "someone" wife... add in the fact that he was already warned once that's why he was on probation... the cops in that town knew he was a drinker, and they knew where and time of night to pull him over when he was on his way home. Just a guess 😉
@@xenuno bro your comments here are hilarious. You keep insulting, random strangers. I think you really have some issues to look into. Find God or a therapist Superiority complex and narcissism with a side of aggression and anti-socialization
This situation is really screwed up. The cup should have recused himself from the entire situation and had another officer handle it. That he took it upon himself to handle it and this is someone he has a history of threatening in the past is a giant red flag here.
@@hollowaang5284 Spell check is a stupid son of b¡tch. so is talk to text. even the slightest bit of reasoning on your part, you could have figured out cup was supposed to be cop. 😉
But by doing so and not stepping aside it could show that he wanted to be the one that “F’d him up” along with the satisfaction of doing so but it also makes a statement to any other officers “I think we can clearly say had that been one of his good buddies that he works with they’d be laughing about the way he parked his truck!” 👀👀
All cops are bad. There's no such thing as a good enforcer. The whole "good/bad cop" question can be disposed of much more decisively. We need not enumerate what proportion of cops appears to be good or, listen to someone’s anecdote about his uncle Charlie, an allegedly good cop. We need only consider the following: 1) Every cop has agreed as part of his job to enforce laws all of them. 2)Many of the laws are manifestly unjust, and some are even cruel + wicked. 3)Therefore, every cop has agreed to act as an enforcer of laws that are manifestly unjust, or even cruel + wicked. Thus, there are No Good Cops. Dr. Robert Higgs
Exactly. When the officer first approached him and asked him to walk towards his Cruiser, it looked show me like he peed in his pants. Or was that just a shadow?
It's his cop mentality. They think they can run red lights and park anywhere they want, especially in their patrol cars. But then, like in this case, they have the same behavior even off the clock
Holy shit, I know this guy. I live in Flagler County and was stopped by him a few years ago for speeding. I have my CCW and was carrying at the time, so when he approached my window to speak with me, I immediately informed him of this, along with the location of my firearm and my licenses. After handing him both my licenses, he took a quick look at them, handed them back to me, and let me go. It appears Officer Chewning was having some serious issues in his personal life which led to the destruction of his police career. I hope he gets the help he needs.
@@cindydott452 He was fired for DUI, which I guess any other police officer easily gets away with, unless there is special attention due to a traffic accident or personal issues with other officers. In my country, some traffic cops I know consider driving drunk their privilege. However, if they get into an accident, they get fired 2 weeks backdate so that police reputation is clean.
That trooper should not been allowed to handle this investigation and a good lawyer might could beat this case because of their personal problems creating a conflict of interest
Never heard if he was actually driving, and being observed even in the vehicle.. Really just sucks that this took place. Lots of questionable behavior on the part of the cop.
Right he was standing outside of his vehicle, could have drunk in the parking lot. No eye witnesses of him driving he could’ve gotten off with a public intoxication
I googled around and found this "intent to drive" standard for DUI, that he might have met if his keys were in the ignition. I've seen this standard applied to drivers sleeping in the driver's seat with the engine running, but it really seems like a stretch here. I'd like to hear from a lawyer on this. As a cop he should have known better that to answer questions, or take any tests other than the breathalyzer or blood sample.
I was a cop in Alabama and Arkansas. I retired in 1998. The laws I worked under wouldn’t have allowed me to make a DUI arrest with him outside the vehicle like he was. Public Intoxication maybe but he would likely beat the case quite easily as he really behaved quite well.
So glad you guys made this channel - I love you guys & I am obsessed with bodycam footage - I’m so happy this is never seen before because the same ones pop up a lot in the algorithm
I ended my career in law enforcement in one night. I decided, finally, I wanted to change careers one night. At the end of that shift, I had my resignation letter typed up and on the sheriff's desk. Never worked in law enforcement again.
This is so unprofessional like children trying both to get each other in trouble. Absolutely If this wasn’t a personal issue this officer because of past history would have stepped aside and let another officer take this situation and deal with it. That way no one could say yes he was drinking which should have been charged but it made this arrest clear it was for the DWI when officers have personal issues with another fellow officer they should never be involved in the arrest period.
He is a cop, not a judge. All he needs to do is get evidence. He did not force the guy to drink or to park that way. Yeah he might have been a little tough, but he actually sounded very professional at all times, to me. I think we are just too used to cops giving each other passes.
He shouldn’t have said a word, asked for a lawyer and then sued. How does a dui end your career? Plenty of DUI cops are still on the force and barely and many barely suffered any long term suspensions because of it. He still has his certification and will get a job at another department.
It sounds ok, but how are you going to convince people to police your communities? I mean these guys are saints to be doing this job with the way they get treated, but sometimes enough is enough. With defund the police and supposed racism, not many people are looking for a job in law enforcement as it is.
People should be arrested for parking in handicapped spots if they don’t have a placard. Period. When you grow up with someone severely handicapped and you see people parking in those spots when other people need it… It’s incredibly selfish.
@@audreym3777 I mean when you park in a handicap spot without a pass you're setting yourself up for a ticket. He was parked in two spots too. Gas stations workers call police all the time for DUIs when people pull up like that.
They BOTH acted like complete boneheads. I realize cops are just as human as the rest of us, but it really degrades trust in law enforcement when we see things like this play out. Cheating with a co-worker's significant other & driving while impaired are both horrible ideas, too. Under ANY circumstances. So is being a jerk.
This bodycam channel is much better than the others, because it shows real cases, not just propaganda pieces about how police, in uniform or not, can do no wrong. Also the only channel that gives the viewership police interaction tips and pointers.
When I saw the title for this video I was thinking this trooper violated someone’s rights yet little did I know, he arrested a drunk driving cop. Like whoa lol
@@TrevorBrass I do no know what is in US, but that type of indirect evidence for traffic violation would not be valid in court in my country. Only direct observation and stopping by police while driving.The men could say he was drnking when he stopped driving or similar ...Anyway, second hand camera video could be evidence in criminal case and provided by court order. Any good lawyer would beat the case for traffic violation based on this indirect evidence.
@@elobiretv that is only indirect assuption that he was driving. It could be that the other person was driving, or he was drinking only when he stopped etc...Hard direct evidence would be police stopping him while driving or beginig to drive. There are multiple videos of charges only "sitting or standingnear a car while UI" being dissmised in court.
The trooper should not be conducting the investigation for his drunk driving. He should’ve called a supervisor and let the supervisor handle it Then he’s fighting with him over a girl. He should accuse himself of the situation very very scary to be in cuffs with a man that hates your guts.
i started dating a women that was talking to a cop before choosing me. the cop would drive my my house everyday trying to get something on me even writing violation on weeds close to my house which isnt on my property also had me put in jail many times to just get dropped. the cop was late fired for harboring a fugitive which was his wife for abusing special need kids. i was on probation for over 10 years because of this cop once he was fired and i moved ive not had a problem with the law since
The officer messed up by not recusing himself from the case and making himself the arresting officer if these 2 had previous words and disputes. Knowing it would be the first thing his attorney brought up and likley will beat the case on.
@@cindydott452 He may have been released from the department however his case is still pending and could be thrown out and he could file civil charges against the department. In the court of law you need to prove something beyond a reasonable doubt. The fact that the arresting officer had made threats and had confrontations with this man numerous times previously, meaning bad blood and vendetta. Then went out of his way to take over the arrest likely wont convince any jury that even if he was drunk this wasn't orchestrated and premeditated by the officer who had issues with the man and was retribution . Its called Judicial disqualification the presiding officer must be free from disabling conflicts of interest . Also where he has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party.
@@mrjiggy716 That would be a pretty tough standard to uphold in many small towns, where they only have a few police officers, and certain local troublemakers are well known to them all. Bias cannot be the ONLY reason for an arrest, but in this case there were apparently legitimate violations of the law plus it was not even this officer who initially noticed the infractions or who started the interaction. Again, it is judges who must be free of conflicts of interest.
Seriously a cop is worried about a vehicle over a parking line? Is there not more serious crimes out there? I never saw the police worry about handicapped parking or cars over the line.
I’ve never heard a good reason why these severe penalties for not taking a breathalyzer is anything other than a clear violation of a person’s 5th Amendment rights.
My ex was a cop. She had a history of abusing and loosing her child that she kept hidden. She regularly drove drunk and was an alcoholic. Listen, these people…. If you let them into your life, you deserve the suffering that comes along with him. There is a higher court. And although I’m sure you know a cop and are convinced “oh but not my cop friend, they are good…..”. Well, none of them. Every last one pays the price for what they are forced to do. If you allow them into your life. You deserve the beating and suffering that will come to you. Personally I’ve learned my lesson. I have more respect for criminals than I do for police. Please, be careful of these people. Treat them as you would a child molester. Sure, they are all nice and friendly and helpful…. That’s what they use to do their evil deeds. Really guys, All cops. Every last one will bring you suffering. I know my ex will rot in hell. Unbelievable suffering is heading her way.
everyone who did not repent and obey Jesus will be in hell , that includes you ...... repent sir , turn to Jesus Christ , obey acts 2 38 and go from there , or , you likewise will be in hell where she could and may end up , most will be going to hell because they love sin and hate God .
So he made officer BigBelly drive drunk, and park in a handicap space without a placard? The other cop on the scene called for backup after she witnessed his antics .
You can be fired first offense from any department. They can fire you if they don't like the shirt you're wearing. All states in the U.S., excluding Montana, are at-will. Most do have exceptions, but the states of Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Nebraska, Maine, New York, and Rhode Island do not allow any exceptions.
@@pmccoy8924 That’s only if you are still in your probationary period. Once you are off that, and have a few years under your belt, you’d have an easier chance of finding Jimmy Hoffa than firing a civil servant in a union.
They ask about medical conditions first, they even did in this video. I had a good friend who could never pass those things, but he spoke up n they offer alternatives. Don't be worried too much.
Oh man. He is right the cop knew his truck when he drove by and knew he had been drinking that night and made a stop. If he was an average citizen. The cop would have never stopped at the Wawa
Just because one dislikeable cop didn't get away with it doesn't mean a whole lotta good ole boys don't get away with the same or worse on an exponentially larger scale all the time!
A malicious prosecution by the government against a citizen is Illegal...For anyone who has observed, been threatened, or harmed by Corrupt Government Officials, file a complaint with the NSA(National Security Agency), ask for a investigation under the RICO ACT(Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act). The government cannot break the law, to make the law...File a complaint, or live as a slave...Lawsuits don't stop government corruption, RICO ACT prison time does...Contacting the right people changes everything...NSA...
@@jaimeperry7326 if you read what my comment says, you will note that it was about a private car park. It's like having a cop enter your property and arresting you for being drunk while in your car.
@@am4793 It's a gas station, it's nothing like a cop entering your property ... are you trying to say that every gas station is a sanctuary for drunk drivers. That's nonsense.
If a cop sees a drunk driver drive his vehicle onto private property, he can lawfully enter the property to arrest the criminal. If however a cop suspects someone of being drunk and on private property, he can do nothing until the drunk tries to drive onto the public road. You see, criminal intent has been proven.
@@jaimeperry7326 it's private property. Unless the owner complains about a customer, the police cannot do diddly. Parked up, drunk and on privately owned land gives cops no jurisdiction.
Did he see him park the truck? And, if so, did he legit watch his every move to ensure that alcohol wasn’t consumed AFTER he parked? How can you be accused of drunk driving if you aren’t driving? This was definitely a pissing contest but it irks me to no end that the people who know the least about the law are usually law enforcers.
No one is above the law, but let’s be honest, if this guy hasn’t of been sneaky linking with the cops gf, he likely wouldn’t have been charged or even a dui investigation conducted. This was totally person
If the officer that was on duty in this video, had indeed had a trained personal issue with this officer. His taking the lead on this investigation is extremely unprofessional behavior. Here's how the questioning should have gone, have you had a strained relationship with this officer. Yes I have. Why in the world are you out there thinking that you can act in a professional manner with somebody you clearly admit that you have had a strained personal relationship with? No matter what happened with this off-duty officer, this on-duty officer was guilty of at the minimum professional malfeasance.
That was totally a revenge arrest another officer should have taken over since these two had personal issues with each other. Guaranteed that cop has been harassing that man day and night. He admitted to pulling him over previously. All he did was park over a handicapped line. That’s some BS
Is there nothing requiring any physical fitness testing to keep your badge? Neither one of these Leo's look as though they could run after a criminal or make it over a chain link fence. I mean come on
