Jimmy smith arrested

[ratedr]

You say that, but Sweet Pea happened during the season.

We don't have to worry about McKinnie parties anymore, so I'm optimistic.

[BmoreBird22]

If the rest of the offseason hadn't happened, this would be absolutely nothing and everyone would just be like, "Okay, moving on," but of course not now… Sigh

[Tiz]

Execute him

[rmw10]

Sum of the parts.

 

It's not like this was a "bad" arrest.  It sounds like Jimmy had good intentions, but he still did some stupid things, and as a result, got slapped with the handcuffs.  As said before, this likely isn't a story if this isn't arrest #5 of the offseason for the team.  I know firsthand that the Greene Turtle in Towson can get pretty crazy, but you still have to be smarter.

 

Am I the only one that would be close to a total recluse if I was a football player?

[cobrajet]

He didn't do anything wrong though, sounds like the cop was just made and as soon as Jimmy said anything he got handcuffed.

Thanks for reporting your opinion as fact, as I am sure you were there I guess and saw everything. Of course it was all the police officer's fault, poor Jimmy Smith. SMH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Whether you agree with Maryland Law or not, you have to obey a lawful order of a police officer when given. If you're in a ladies room and paramedics are on the scene handling the medical issue, the male that is not a first responder and in the way, needs to step out when the police officer tells him to. The report says he was given "repeated warnings" and "refused to comply." It is a simple misdemeanor abated by arrest, no big deal. However, since I read a little wrong doing, right now I choose to support the sober police officers trying to do their job.

 

Actually, IMHO, the police officer did Jimmy a huge favor by issuing him a citation, instead of transporting him to Baltimore County's booking intake facility, which was probably backed up on a busy Saturday night in July. He was very wise to calm down, as a citation is way better than parking your butt on a concrete floor for several hours until it is your turn to see the court commissioner.

[D-Rey]

I was afraid of coming on here and seeing the overreaction because of recent arrests. He was obviously very concerned about her, and what are the police going to do other than crowd the bathroom an do nothing. He was probably helping more than them. Nothing to see here.

[The Raven]

Sounds to me like one of those overzealous cops that exercise power to boost their own ego.

Disclaimer: Not saying all cops are like that, but some are.

[YYZ66]

So he thought that he could help the woman better than the paramedics? If that's true than Jimmy was being pretty stupid. When the police tell you to step out of the way you'd better step out of the way. I know that this probably isn't the full story but I still feel very frustrated with Jimmy after reading the Sun article.

 

I don't know dude.  I'm pretty sure he was pre-med at Colorado...

[YYZ66]

Remember when Cincinnati had these problems?  Baltimore Bengals anyone?  Anyone?   *sigh*

[rmw10]

Remember when Cincinnati had these problems?  Baltimore Bengals anyone?  Anyone?   *sigh*

 

I miss being able to make fun of other teams for their problems...

[YYZ66]

I miss being able to make fun of other teams for their problems...

 

I hear ya dude, couldn't agree more!

[ellicottraven]

I understand he was arrested for disorderly conduct when trying to help a woman that was intoxicated. This also means that his arrest is highly subjective. If there was an officer who was overzealous, he could have been arrested for simply stating - "hey officer hold on, I am just trying to help this woman"... so let us all reserve judgment and hold our horses till all the facts come out please.

 

However, the bad thing about this is that it hurts the Ravens' image across the league and puts a fine organization in bad light. Just sad.

[shawn ny]

I think Jimmy did the right thing. I would never leave my lady alone especially with strangers regardless of what the cops said. What if the paramedics administered drugs to her that she was highly allergic to or even worse? I actually went through this at the ER last night when the nurse tried giving my GF drugs that would have made her really sick. Luckily i knew what she was allergiv to and didnt let them give them to her. Gooo Jimmy!!!

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

I don't think it matters that the incident is minor, our guys clearly haven't learned anything this off-season

[gabefergy]

This is such a non-story. He was asked to leave a woman that was in bad shape and he refused. First off there is no reason why he should have to leave a friend. It sounds like cops on a serious power trip, which is pretty common from my experience. It's ridiculous that he got arrested. I guarantee this case will be dismissed.

[ravefan52]

This is such a non-story. He was asked to leave a woman that was in bad shape and he refused. First off there is no reason why he should have to leave a friend. It sounds like cops on a serious power trip, which is pretty common from my experience. It's ridiculous that he got arrested. I guarantee this case will be dismissed.

This. He really didn't even do anything wrong, certainly not something to be arrested for. However the headline "Another Ravens arrest" will not look great when the media makes a big deal out of it.

[gabefergy]

This. He really didn't even do anything wrong, certainly not something to be arrested for. However the headline "Another Ravens arrest" will not look great when the media makes a big deal out of it.

Yeah, but I couldn't care less. Let other people get all worked up about it.

[Gordo52]

This is such a non-story. He was asked to leave a woman that was in bad shape and he refused. First off there is no reason why he should have to leave a friend. It sounds like cops on a serious power trip, which is pretty common from my experience. It's ridiculous that he got arrested. I guarantee this case will be dismissed.

This

Yeah, but I couldn't care less. Let other people get all worked up about it.

& this.

[52520Andrew]

While it is another arrest, this is a non story. I would imagine the only real reason this gets out there is because the other arrests. The situation could have been handled better but it really isn't a big deal.

[Cillmatic]

Thanks for reporting your opinion as fact, as I am sure you were there I guess and saw everything. Of course it was all the police officer's fault, poor Jimmy Smith. SMH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whether you agree with Maryland Law or not, you have to obey a lawful order of a police officer when given. If you're in a ladies room and paramedics are on the scene handling the medical issue, the male that is not a first responder and in the way, needs to step out when the police officer tells him to. The report says he was given "repeated warnings" and "refused to comply." It is a simple misdemeanor abated by arrest, no big deal. However, since I read a little wrong doing, right now I choose to support the sober police officers trying to do their job.

Actually, IMHO, the police officer did Jimmy a huge favor by issuing him a citation, instead of transporting him to Baltimore County's booking intake facility, which was probably backed up on a busy Saturday night in July. He was very wise to calm down, as a citation is way better than parking your butt on a concrete floor for several hours until it is your turn to see the court commissioner.

If you read what I wrote you'll notice that I never said it was a fact, I just said what I think may have happened. If you don't want to Hear opinions don't come to a public forum. Next time try to talk to people with a little less sarcasm. Have a good day sir.

[Raven07]

Sum of the parts.

 

It's not like this was a "bad" arrest.  It sounds like Jimmy had good intentions, but he still did some stupid things, and as a result, got slapped with the handcuffs.  As said before, this likely isn't a story if this isn't arrest #5 of the offseason for the team.  I know firsthand that the Greene Turtle in Towson can get pretty crazy, but you still have to be smarter.

 

Am I the only one that would be close to a total recluse if I was a football player?

 

this. He had good intentions in mind, when the police arrived, Jimmy obviously felt it was HIS duty to look after this person despite the police being there, and as a result, wouldn't back away, thus forcing the officers to handcuff him. It wasn't like he had bad intentions in mind at all. it just a case of his mind reacting to the situation and wanting to help, even when police got there

[A Fish Called Yanda]

this. He had good intentions in mind, when the police arrived, Jimmy obviously felt it was HIS duty to look after this person despite the police being there, and as a result, wouldn't back away, thus forcing the officers to handcuff him. It wasn't like he had bad intentions in mind at all. it just a case of his mind reacting to the situation and wanting to help, even when police got there

 

I have a sneaking suspicion alcohol probably played a part in his reaction to being asked to leave the bathroom.

 

Jimmy was in the wrong for cursing at the police officers and refusing to follow their orders, but on the grand scale of things this is a non-story.

[rmw10]

I have a sneaking suspicion alcohol probably played a part in his reaction to being asked to leave the bathroom.

 

Jimmy was in the wrong for cursing at the police officers and refusing to follow their orders, but on the grand scale of things this is a non-story.

 

Jimmy was certainly in the wrong to an extent.  As I said earlier, I think it was clear that he had good intentions but he definitely overreacted to the officers asking him to step aside.

 

With that being said, I think the officers overreacted as well.  If Jimmy was being belligerent to the point that they couldn't do their jobs, I'm more than alright with them detaining him.  However, once the job is completed, I feel they should have released him right then and there judging off of the information the public knows.  It didn't seem like an offense that warranted an arrest.

[BmoreBird22]

Someone in the news section said that some sites are saying this girl was his girlfriend, which would make the incident even more ridiculous on the police officer's end.

I also want to know why a cop would be telling him to move if EMT's were really there. I don't think they were and, again, a cop doesn't really do that much usually

[cobrajet]

If you read what I wrote you'll notice that I never said it was a fact, I just said what I think may have happened. If you don't want to Hear opinions don't come to a public forum. Next time try to talk to people with a little less sarcasm. Have a good day sir.

I am just wondering why you would come on a forum and make those assumptions about the incident, when you don't know the facts. As a police officer, I found your judgment about the "cop" very rude. And yes, I was sarcastic when I said, "thanks for reporting your opinion as fact." I have to assume you are not in law enforcement or you probably would not have posted that.

 

BTW, I put "cop" in parenthesis out of respect for other police officers. Even though I don't find it derogatory, we never call ourselves 5-0, Poe-Poe, or cops (constable on patrol), although I did play "cops and robbers" when I was 5 years old.

[cobrajet]

Someone in the news section said that some sites are saying this girl was his girlfriend, which would make the incident even more ridiculous on the police officer's end.

I also want to know why a cop would be telling him to move if EMT's were really there. I don't think they were and, again, a cop doesn't really do that much usually

For the record I have been awarded three life saving awards. The first award, I was covered in the woman's blood. When I got her to the hospital, I found out she was HIV positive. I did not let that did not stop me from earning the next two. Police officers do more than most people realize.

[Raven552]

Poor Jimmy Smith... first a tree falls on his house.. and then he gets in trouble with a Green Turtle..

 

Seriously, he should have just stepped aside and let the professionals do their job.  I admire his dedication to his friend, but he only slowed down the process to help her.

[PurpleCityLights]

Non story .......

[ravensdan]

If it was a woman he really love/care about then it understandable for him to want to be there for her and to have a sense of wanting to be her protector or overall just there for her. The police could had been very rude to Jimmy Smith and he overall probably was just trying to see what was going on with his lady friend which they didn't allowed. Smith getting angry over that is understandable.

I suspect there is a bit more to this story. Police don't just go around arresting good Samaritans. Just saying.

[display name]

I suspect there is a bit more to this story. Police don't just go around arresting good Samaritans. Just saying.

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