Haven't read the whole thing, but why was he being arrested? If it was seriously for selling "singles", that's fugged up. Did he have a warrant out?
I'd entertain the notion of powers of arrest being trimmed way back for police. Maybe only when a suspect presents a clear and present danger to others. Otherwise, let'em hand out tickets, accept a FU, and go on their way.
Regardless- Once they initiated the arrest, it was all on the dumb fat fugg. He squirmed his way right into a body bag.
That would be about right for the chickenshit offense of selling untaxed "loosie" cigarettes which I've heard precipitated the whole mess.
