Dallas Police Tase Passenger Twice at Love Field Over Unpaid Speeding Ticket

Incident at Love Field

• ✈️ Michael Singleton, an executive chef, was tased twice by Dallas police as he was about to board a flight to Oakland.
• 📸 Singleton asked bystanders to record the incident, stating he was innocent and arrested for the wrong reasons.

Alleged Offense and Police Response

• 🚨 Police initially approached Singleton, with one officer identifying himself as a narcotics detective, leading Singleton to believe they suspected him of being a cocaine dealer.
• 🎫 The only outstanding warrant found was for an unpaid speeding ticket from five years prior, with a value of $500.
• 💥 Singleton described the tasing as the worst pain of his life, feeling as though he was dying.

Police Justification and Singleton's Demands

• ⚖️ Dallas police stated that Singleton displayed "defensive resistance" by tensing his arms and refusing to place them behind his back.
• 🗣️ Singleton maintains he was not aggressive and was merely shocked by the encounter.
• 💵 He was released after paying the outstanding speeding ticket, and no additional charges were filed.
• 🙏 Singleton is seeking an apology from the Dallas Police Department, but they are currently standing by their use of the taser.