Update Hero Cop Archie Chapman had charges dismissed because he kept his feet in the ground outside the car so no intrusion of the entire body.
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.30.htm#30.05
Sec. 30.05. CRIMINAL TRESPASS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on or in property of another, including residential land, agricultural land, a recreational vehicle park, a building, or an aircraft or other vehicle, without effective consent and the person:
(1) had notice that the entry was forbidden; or
(2) received notice to depart but failed to do so.
(b) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Entry" means the intrusion of the entire body.
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Show Your Support for Sergeant Archie Chapman- Please Share!
On November 4th, 2015 one of our members, Sergeant Archie Chapman,
observed a suspicious person outside department headquarters. The
subject appeared to be videotaping officers personal vehicles and
license plates as well as the exterior of the building.
In light
of the many recent deadly attacks on law enforcement and concerned for
the safety of his fellow officers, deputies and jail staff who work in
the adjacent
building, Sergeant Chapman
detained and attempted to identify the individual. The subject refused
to identify himself and was subsequently arrested. Only after
retrieving the subject's driver's license from his vehicle was Sergeant
Chapman able to identify the subject.
It was soon discovered that the subject was an activist with alleged
ties to the black lives matter movement who travels the country
provoking law enforcement into similar situations.
In an utterly
shameful and alarming turn of events the Galveston County District
Attorney's Office, led by District Attorney Jack Roady, dropped all
charges against the individual and instead chose to pursue charges
against Sergeant Chapman for Criminal Trespass arising from the alleged
'search' of the subject's vehicle.
Sergeant Chapman was
subsequently indicted by a grand jury and faces up to 180 days in jail, a
$2,000 fine and loss of his peace officer's license (as well as an end
to his 14 year law enforcement career) if convicted.
The
Galveston Municipal Police Association is asking both our members and
the public to show your support for Sergeant Chapman during this time.
Trial is open to the public and your attendance is welcome. Please see
below for trial dates:
When: 8:30 AM Tuesday January 17th & Wednesday January 18th
Where: 10th District Court, 600 59th Street, Galveston, TX
