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Originally Posted by Zeke
From my understanding, if the chief absolutely knew the perp was in one of the 19 cars, he had probable cause. I know this tests the issue and won't go down well. But, IMHO, he can do that.
I have my old law textbook in front of me, but I'm no attorney, did not receive a degree in law and did not sleep at the Holiday Inn.
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You can detain people for a reasonable amount of time for questioning. Handcuffing them is technically an arrest. You CANNOT arrest citizens for being in the area of a crime. BIG screw up.
Not only were citizens illegally arrested, they were left handcuffed on the sidewalk with an armed, desperate bank robber among them! Good thing he failed his hostage taking class.