Detained for observing a traffic stop

January 16th I was observing a traffic stop from more than 200 feet away when this officer drove over to make contact with me. He threatened arrest, pried my phone out of my hands, and detained me.

City of Pevely, Missouri. Recorded from a truck stop across the street.

Lawsuit has been filed in federal court.

This is an open record request copy of body cam footage. It is open to fair use and mirroring.

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