Texas man suing over "illegal photography" arrest


A Texas man was arrested for “illegal photography” when he photographed a cop who had entered his home without permission.

Francisco Olvera is now suing the Sealy Police Department for trespass, assault, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution, according to Courthouse News.

It is not clear when the actual incident occurred but it started when police were dispatched to Olvera’s home following a noise complaint.

Sealy Police Sgt. Justin Alderete confronted Olvera in front of his home, demanding to see his identification.

When Olvera stepped into his home to retrieve his identification, Alderete following him inside.

Olvera snapped a photo of Alderete inside his home.

Alderete handcuffed Olvera when he saw a can of beer on the kitchen counter.

Besides “illegal photography,” Olvera was charged with “public intoxication (in his own home?)” and “loud music.”

Earlier today, I called Olvera’s attorney, Ronald Darby, for more details but he  wanted to take a look at my website before commenting because for all he knew, I could be one of the cops involved, he told me.

So I sent him a link to PINAC but he never got back to me.

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Anonymous
Anonymous

This is bizarre. If the CN story is accurate, the cop was way out of line — entering someone’s home without a warrant or being invited in by a resident or landlord, the “illegal photography” charge (which is just plain wacky), the “public intoxication” charge for someone having an open container IN THEIR OWN HOME…it’s all very strange. I’d like to hear the cops’ side of this, but it certainly sounds like Olvera stands to make some decent money when the inevitable lawsuit is settled.
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Anonymous
Anonymous

Public intoxication inside his own house?! That’s f’in ridiculous! I hope they make that PD pay through the nose.

Anonymous
Anonymous

Please tell me if I’m not spelling FUCKTARD correctly!!

Anonymous
Anonymous

It’s understandable that his lawyer wouldn’t give you all of the details. It’s also understandable that he’s suing. The arrest was illegal on its face; he “violated” a law that didn’t exist. In a case like this, he may be able to sue the officer personally!

Anonymous
Anonymous

That’d be sweet.

Anonymous
Anonymous

Careful with this one guys. If you think about this too much, your nose will start bleeding. This is possibly the most ridiculous story yet.

Anonymous
Anonymous

Keep up informed on this one, Carlos!

Anonymous
Anonymous

What’s being left out is that this guy is also claiming he was subjected to racist remarks. An insult was thrown at him in Spanish.

“No chinges con migo pinche culero.”

Also, a jury acquitted him on all charges.

How come no real news organizations picked this up?

Anonymous
Anonymous

In what way could they even claim that this an illegal photo? Surely the cop gave up any expectation of privacy when he entered someone else’s house?

Anonymous
Anonymous

Cause they aren’t “real” news organizations, mostly they just cover for the cops.

Anonymous
Anonymous

I am the lawyer that filed the lawsuit, and never got your email. The complaint we filed accurately describes what happened, but there is more. Stay tuned!
Roland Darby

Anonymous
Anonymous

Also check out my blog for details in the coming months: http://rolanddarbystattler.blogspot.com/

Anonymous
Anonymous

I’d be interested in hearing more about the details of the complaint.

On a side note, I’ve seen your work in the past on Model Mayhem, but I can’t locate your profile anymore. Your photos are great! It’s good to know you have your own site that you post them on.

Anonymous
Anonymous

Lot of weeds in the government need to be PULLED OUT BY THE ROOTS.Pentions & Fat Garenteed Paychecks to boot :O

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