A video shows a police interaction between Officer Ray from the West Des Moines Police Department in Iowa and 24-year-old Keelin Hill. Officer Ray stops Hill, citing a suspicious person report from a neighbor who found Hill's clothing unusual for the warm weather. Hill is distributing campaign flyers and is not in violation of the city's solicitation ordinance. Despite this, Officer Ray detains Hill, claiming he is uncooperative. However, Hill has not broken any laws, and the detention is deemed unlawful. Hill is eventually arrested and charged with harassment of a public official, but is later acquitted by a jury. The video highlights Officer Ray's lack of knowledge of Iowa laws and the importance of knowing one's rights during police interactions.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The incident occurred in West Des Moines, Iowa.
2. A 24-year-old man named Keelin Hill was resting on a sidewalk.
3. Someone called the police and reported Hill as suspicious because he was wearing a hat and jacket on a warm day.
4. The high temperature that day was 67 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Officer Ray from the West Des Moines Police Department responded to the call.
6. Hill was distributing campaign flyers for then-US Representative David Young.
7. Officer Ray attempted to determine Hill's business in the area.
8. Hill was not in violation of the Des Moines solicitation ordinance.
9. Officer Ray continued to investigate Hill despite finding no evidence of wrongdoing.
10. Hill attempted to exit the conversation, but Officer Ray announced that he was detaining him.
11. Officer Ray did not have the authority to detain Hill, as no crime had been committed.
12. Hill was eventually arrested and charged with harassment of a public official.
13. A jury acquitted Hill of the charge.
14. The West Des Moines Police Department conducted an internal investigation and found that its officers did nothing wrong.