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WATERVILLE -- Five people were arrested early Thursday at an Elm Plaza nightclub amid chaotic fights that included...
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SNAKEnCRANE of Augusta, ME
Nov 21, 2008 9:54 PM
I agree with all of these comments.
However, I just don't understand how one man (most likely intoxicated) could not be taken into custody by 2 uniformed, trained officers without having to deploy their tasers. What kind of training did these officers receive in how to effectively restrain a suspect 1 on 1, rather than 2 on 1 and still having to deploy tasers? Either those officers are elderly, out of shape, under-trained, or just plain weak. Sorry, but the truth sometimes hurts.report abuse
Lilly of China, ME
Nov 21, 2008 8:19 PM
It's amazing that many losers can gather in one spot at the same time. Scary.report abuse
Flatlander of New York, NY
Nov 21, 2008 4:29 PM
Better get with the violence and disrespect that Americans have now raised their children with. In addition, the police should get some pace and perhaps a taser gun and teach these club goers a lesson that is well in reach of the law. The law should also not go easy on patrons that feel they can not only fight jeopardizing the welfare of other innocent people, but attack police officers.report abuse
Solid of Winthrop, ME
Nov 21, 2008 4:01 PM
beer muscles.report abuse

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