On October 22nd, 2025, officers were dispatched after a man became upset over a displayed flag, threw a drink on it, ripped it from the wall, and threw it in the trash. >> Absolutely. >> Where do you want to go? >> Head outside. >> Thank you. I used to be >> right here. >> All right. Do you know why we're here? >> Yes, ma'am. I do. >> All right. What's going on? >> Um, what are you asking me? What happened? >> Yes. >> I'm going to Starbucks. Can we go somewhere else? Can we go on a holiday a little bit? Is that okay? real quick. Uh just because you know why we're here and we're going to be asking you questions, we are going to read you this before we ask you any direct questions. Okay. >> You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him or her present with you while you're being questioned. If not afford to hire a lawyer, won't be appointed to represent you. You can decide at any time to exercise these rights, not answer any questions or make any statements. Do you understand each of these rights I've explained to you? Yes, sir. >> Having these rights in mind, do you want to talk to us now? >> Um, it sounds like I'm being arrested. Is that right? >> You have to because the guy is questioning about what happened. >> I understand. >> There's two sides to every story. >> Yes, ma'am. >> So, in order for us to talk to you, you have to say whether or not you want to talk to us or not. Do you wish to talk to us? >> I don't know. To be honest with you, I I don't want I don't want to I don't want to come across as if I'm not cooperating by any stretch of the imagination. I also >> Do you mind just like putting your hands in your pockets? Thank you. Um, I also don't want to risk incriminating myself unnecessarily. >> Okay. So, >> so I don't really know what to do. Honestly, >> either yes or no. We can't We can't like tell you. >> I'll talk to you. I'll talk to you. >> Okay. >> So, what happened at the Starbucks? >> Um, I got into a little bit of an altercation with the I talked to the manager there. I don't remember her name, but I ordered my coffee and I'm walking out and I see a big flag flying and you know I know it's I don't want to. It bothered me and I very excuse me >> and I thought I very respectfully talked to the manager and I said listen I don't hate gay people I don't hate trans people but we're in the greatest country on earth and there's not an American flag to be found and I'm looking at this you know transvestite or trans pride flag and it really bothered me. I'm like, "Can you put up an American flag next to it?" And then she starts getting all upset and I'm like, "All right, whatever." So, I didn't press the issue and I say, "Okay." So, I I take my drinks and I go, but it still was really bothering me. So, I went back in and I and I ordered a Mint Majesty tea with two honeys and I said, "Can I have this for Charlie?" And they were very upset and very The guy didn't really even want to make it. They finally I stand there for about 10 minutes. They're giving all these people their drinks. My drink's nowhere to be found. And eventually they finally gave it to me literally 10 15 minutes later and no name written on it, no nothing. I'm like, "You guys forgot to write the name on the cup." So, I was kind of upset cuz they were being rude to me and they they knew that I didn't like the flag cuz I very respectfully told them I don't like the flag. I live in America. This is a great country. I'd love to see an American flag. And when I told them, "Leave the flag up, but put an American flag next to it because we're in America and I know it's, you know, whatever. It is what it is." And so, um, I made the poor decision of when I was leaving, I was upset by the way I was treated by, at at that point, multiple Starbucks employees. And I was upset and I was mad and I took the flag off the wall and I put it in the trash can and they called me an and said this and said, "Get out of my store." And I didn't say another word. I walked out, got in my car, regretted my decision of cuz I, you know, they all now rather than, you know, they think I'm an which, you know, in that instance, most people, you know, that was not the right thing to do. I understand that. Um, and that's that's all that happened. That's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. So the issue is when you pulled the flag off the wall, you damaged the wall. >> Yes, sir. >> Which makes it criminal mischief. >> Yes, sir. >> And based off of your statement, so you pulled it off the wall because you were just upset that they didn't have an American flag on the wall? No, that's what I was upset by that in the beginning, but I was upset by the way that they treated me after I ordered my my drink. >> They didn't follow their procedure. They and they were rude to me and it really upset me and I apologize for the way I reacted. >> Okay, >> go right over that SUV. We'll go to the front of it. 45. >> Um, I'll eat that. Can um >> so unfortunately when you Yes. Like he told you when you pulled it off you damaged their wall. >> I have a good friend that works for the police department. I don't know if you I don't know it won't make any difference but can you call him for me Jason Irvin he worked there for like tell him that I'm here and what's going on. >> Yeah. It's just that's not going to make any difference really at all >> because it's based off of them. So they wish to proceed with prosecution. So we have to proceed. Okay. Based off the damage that you caused to the wall. >> And I know the vehicle is a work vehicle. Was that person with you with work? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Do you want that vehicle to be the keys given to him or >> um >> you want the keys to go with you? >> I'll take the keys with you. >> Okay. >> Did you see the damage on the wall? >> Mhm. What happened? If you don't mind me asking, can you explain what the damage was? >> So, when you snatched off the wall, it put like a little like >> the clips that were attached. >> Chip onto the wall and it pulled the paint off. >> Okay. >> So, they they're going to have to repaint the wall, which >> is damaged. >> Is damage. Yeah. >> But there's nothing wrong with me throwing the flag away. Nothing unlawful about me throwing the flag away, I should say. >> Uh, it is unlawful for you to throw the flag away. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> I'm not trying to be rude. Is there any chance you could This is really tight on my wrist. >> Yeah, we'll check him in just >> you guys know Jason like this. >> I've met him. >> He's a funny guy, isn't he? >> Yeah. >> However, I don't even believe he's working. >> He's retired now. >> No, no, no. Today, >> can I follow him >> on my Siri there? Can I ask Siri to call on speaker phone? Is that unlawful at all? Not being disrespected. >> It's not unlawful, but you're under arrest. So, us giving you phone and you calling another officer. >> If I just do it on speaker though, is >> it has nothing to do with this investigation. >> Am I going to get in trouble though when I'm not >> I don't want to I don't want to cause trouble. I can tell you >> as as a police officer, if somebody that I know gets arrested >> and they try and drop my name >> for any reason while they're getting arrested, I'm not going to be happy with them. >> Okay, that's fair. >> Okay. Uh, do you have a medical marijuana card? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Um, >> all right. Let's get you into the car. Can you check the cuffs for me? >> Mhm. >> All right. What's um this one? Is this >> Yeah, the left one is hurting bad. >> Okay, I can loosen this up for you. >> When can I tell my wife what's happening? >> Uh when you get to jail, they'll give you a phone call. Um, also if we have a van at the station, I can have you in the van and they can put the cuffs in front of you. >> Say that again. I'm sorry. >> I said if we have a van working today, then I can um have you go with the band so that you can have more room and they can put the cuffs in front of you. >> Really nervous and hot. >> Can I take my jacket? I don't mean to be I'm just have a seat. >> I'm just getting nervous. I don't >> I know. I know. >> Yeah, >> I'm really nervous back here. I don't mean to be rude, but I'm really going to start to I don't want to have a panic attack. I just >> I understand. I understand. So, I'm going to see if there's a van. >> Just tighten this thing. I'm sorry. >> I'm going to see if there's a van. >> Okay. >> In which I can get your cuffs to be in the front and you can get more room so you're not >> And I'm guessing you're going to have to shut the door, too. I just >> Yeah, I am. >> Can they roll the window? I'm just >> I can put the window down. So, >> I'm sorry. I don't want to. >> No, no, you're fine. Look, look, I get it. I'm I'm understand. Have you ever been arrested before? nightmare. >> Exactly. So, I can understand. I'm pretty sure if I got arrested, I would be freaking out, too. I'm >> sorry. >> It's okay. I don't know if I can get this. >> Can I help you reach the hole? >> I got to buckle you in. So, what I'm going to say is if you put your face near where that opening is, I can actually put some AC on you. >> Yeah. I'mma open that up and I can actually put some AC on you. But it's okay. He was charged with criminal mischief for damaging a Starbucks. He later entered a pre-trial intervention program requiring community service, anger management classes, and restitution. And if successfully completed, the misdemeanor charge will be dismissed. Share your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to like and subscribe.