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G_j

(40,366 posts)
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 12:29 PM Feb 2021

Ohio woman arrested after refusing to wear mask in grocery store

https://wlos.com/news/nation-world/ohio-woman-arrested-after-refusing-to-wear-mask-in-grocery-store?fbclid=IwAR1SW--Hjs1qApnE-3moHrxgidVdvwst0edTr2KKkWxQ_CgJwdbmjXqx2qQ



BROOK PARK, Ohio (CBS Newspath/WOIO/WKRC) - An Ohio woman is facing several criminal charges after she refused to wear a mask inside a grocery store.

According to Brook Park police, KAREN Turner was arrested on Jan. 18 at a Marc’s store for refusing to leave. The Parma Heights resident was asked by employees to exit because she was in violation of the store’s mask policy. When she wouldn't, those employees called the cops.

Body camera video shows Turner refusing to leave or provide identification to Brook Park officers. Police eventually got her outside... but not without a struggle. Eventually, she was placed in the cruiser.

Turner pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of criminal trespassing, resisting arrest and failure to disclose information since she would not hand over her identification.

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Ohio woman arrested after refusing to wear mask in grocery store (Original Post) G_j Feb 2021 OP
It's about time these maskholes face consequences. lagomorph777 Feb 2021 #1
I'm all for fines for these dipshits. liberalmuse Feb 2021 #2
She was NOT arrested for not wearing a mask. albacore Feb 2021 #3
Yes, she even tried to kick the officer PatSeg Feb 2021 #16
If she'd been black she'd have been tasered and maced Pluvious Feb 2021 #21
Oh yes, that was the first thing that occurred to me PatSeg Feb 2021 #41
And if She had been a He and black, he would have likely been shot. Texin Feb 2021 #42
yep. Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #47
At this point, how do they think they will prevail? Siwsan Feb 2021 #4
probably counting on a "friendly" jury 0rganism Feb 2021 #6
I can't remember the last time I saw someone who wasn't wearing a mask, in a store Siwsan Feb 2021 #29
Hmmm . . . lemme think . . . 2 days ago. Ms. Toad Feb 2021 #64
I think these idiots should get charged with attempted murder or with intention to cause harm. Doreen Feb 2021 #5
And that's not really a stretch to imagine because ... aggiesal Feb 2021 #46
She pleaded "not guilty". How is she not? LOL Goodheart Feb 2021 #7
Well, if her constitutional rights were violated, depending on how, the evidence would be suppressed Shrike47 Feb 2021 #33
Deputize Citizens to Enforce Mask Orders Mr. Joe Steel Feb 2021 #8
no obamanut2012 Feb 2021 #11
Yes. Mr. Joe Steel Feb 2021 #15
or get shot. Lots of nutjobs out there...... AZ8theist Feb 2021 #22
Deputized Citizens would just write a ticket ... aggiesal Feb 2021 #50
These people are deranged! peggysue2 Feb 2021 #9
If she was black she would have been shot and killed resisting arrest kimbutgar Feb 2021 #10
What a pontificating moron. jalan48 Feb 2021 #12
White privilege Johnny2X2X Feb 2021 #13
No offense Bruce but can't meet them in the middle... Jon King Feb 2021 #14
Lock her up! calimary Feb 2021 #17
She should be charged for vertical filming also... mikeysnot Feb 2021 #18
How about wanton endangerment? CoryTrevor Feb 2021 #19
I just wish we start calling them "Ivankas" instead of "Karens"... AZ8theist Feb 2021 #20
But when they are NAMED Karen, it wouldn't make sense to call them Ivanka. n/t pnwmom Feb 2021 #26
But in this case... cannabis_flower Feb 2021 #28
Uh huh because OF fucking COURSE it is lol... Volaris Feb 2021 #59
Yeah, I know. This shit writes itself.... AZ8theist Feb 2021 #63
LEO will not arrest for 'not wearing a mask' but will for louis-t Feb 2021 #23
I'm just glad that she saw the inside of a police car Mabel Feb 2021 #24
My daughter lives in that Tremont and I live in Bedford. You wear your mask period. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #25
That's the way it should be. StarryNite Feb 2021 #52
I don't understand why it isn't. People can't be that stupid. Trump made this a political issue Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #55
I like you name and your message...very cool. Van Gogh is a favorite of mine. And Starry Nite has Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #56
maskhole demtenjeep Feb 2021 #27
"Karen" Turner - that's hilarious and ACCURATE. NoMoreRepugs Feb 2021 #30
It's so weird... DemUnleashed Feb 2021 #31
Trump's Militia folks are perfectly content to wear masks to look tough like ISIS. keithbvadu2 Feb 2021 #38
Pass the pork rinds. Dang, greasy trigger finger. Can't fire weapon. Agggghhh (Homer Simpson) n/t Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #48
We need more of this. George II Feb 2021 #32
For as long as this has been going on, refusing to wear masks is baffling. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #34
This message was self-deleted by its author DemUnleashed Feb 2021 #35
She sounded intoxicated. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #36
She looked and acted intoxicated, too. ShazzieB Feb 2021 #54
That link didn't work for me so... Jetheels Feb 2021 #37
Another cross link as OPs link is broken tccturtle Feb 2021 #39
The only way they are going to learn. lpbk2713 Feb 2021 #40
So, in Defending her LIBERTY!!!!! (fave word of the Wingnut Contingent)..... Nocturnowl Feb 2021 #43
Karen?!!! pandr32 Feb 2021 #44
Qaren Turner. There I fixed it n/t aggiesal Feb 2021 #45
Hah! Good! It's about time they started suffering the consequences of their smirkymonkey Feb 2021 #49
I am SO glad she got arrested. Stories like this need to go viral Vivienne235729 Feb 2021 #51
Did you capitalize Karen? mrs_p Feb 2021 #53
Yes, I did G_j Feb 2021 #66
WHY do these people make wearing masks a political issue???? ailsagirl Feb 2021 #57
"Next they'll demand store employees wash their hands after using the bathroom! struggle4progress Feb 2021 #58
WTF, KAREN? orangecrush Feb 2021 #60
Happy to see that she was arrested. With more fines and/or arrests maybe they will start to iluvtennis Feb 2021 #61
Karen is Karen RockRaven Feb 2021 #62
Freaking Zombie... Yay she got Cha Feb 2021 #65

liberalmuse

(18,670 posts)
2. I'm all for fines for these dipshits.
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 12:34 PM
Feb 2021

And they should be rendered as a percentage of income, not flat rate.

albacore

(2,387 posts)
3. She was NOT arrested for not wearing a mask.
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 12:38 PM
Feb 2021

She was arrested for all that other shit.
Important distinction.
The maskholes will scream "unconstitutional", but trespass and resisting arrest are not even arguable in this case.

PatSeg

(46,804 posts)
16. Yes, she even tried to kick the officer
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:18 PM
Feb 2021

who put her in the squad car. What did she think was going to happen?

PatSeg

(46,804 posts)
41. Oh yes, that was the first thing that occurred to me
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:06 PM
Feb 2021

The police were extremely patient with her. Another "Karen" who apparently has never been held accountable for anything.

Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
4. At this point, how do they think they will prevail?
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 12:39 PM
Feb 2021

I honestly can't even begin to wrap my mind around that kind of perverse, self entitled mentality. And I believe the consequences should be harsh.

0rganism

(23,856 posts)
6. probably counting on a "friendly" jury
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 12:44 PM
Feb 2021

maskholes won't look out for the public at large but they'll quite possibly look out for each other

Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
29. I can't remember the last time I saw someone who wasn't wearing a mask, in a store
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:35 PM
Feb 2021

Of course, that might be because I live in a very Blue district and tend shop during the 'vulnerable shoppers' times, but not always.

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
5. I think these idiots should get charged with attempted murder or with intention to cause harm.
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 12:41 PM
Feb 2021

If they spread it that is exactly what they are doing.

aggiesal

(8,864 posts)
46. And that's not really a stretch to imagine because ...
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:36 PM
Feb 2021

during the AIDS crisis, people were charge with similar for spitting on people.
This was before determining exact details on how the AIDS virus was transferred.

Shrike47

(6,913 posts)
33. Well, if her constitutional rights were violated, depending on how, the evidence would be suppressed
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:40 PM
Feb 2021

When I used to practice criminal law, I got a couple of clearly guilty people off by successful motions to suppress. This Karen, however, will not get off that way.

Mr. Joe Steel

(5 posts)
8. Deputize Citizens to Enforce Mask Orders
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 12:53 PM
Feb 2021

I would like to see local Sheriff's departments deputize citizens to confront mask violators. The deputies wouldn't have police power. They couldn't arrest anyone but the could confront them as an authoritative enforcement officer. It might make the violators take notice.

Mr. Joe Steel

(5 posts)
15. Yes.
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:11 PM
Feb 2021

The deputies would be authorized to approach anyone appearing to violate masking or lock-down orders, confronting them, obtaining their identities, if possible, and reporting them to the appropriate authorities. They would be provided with appropriate badges of authority: badges, caps, jackets, etc. The deputies would not have police power other than enforcing the public health order.

aggiesal

(8,864 posts)
50. Deputized Citizens would just write a ticket ...
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:42 PM
Feb 2021

similar to a parking ticket, with a fine associated with that ticket.

The person not wearing a mask, would simply ignore it, not realizing that it's an official ticket.
A bill will arrive in the mail and with fine amounts including late fees and interest.

peggysue2

(10,811 posts)
9. These people are deranged!
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 12:58 PM
Feb 2021

Good one on the cops for arresting her ass. Maybe the $5000 fine will help clear her head, make her think twice before exposing the public during a pandemic.

kimbutgar

(20,882 posts)
10. If she was black she would have been shot and killed resisting arrest
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:00 PM
Feb 2021

Or if she was a nine year old black child she would have been pepper sprayed.

Johnny2X2X

(18,745 posts)
13. White privilege
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:06 PM
Feb 2021

She was handled very very gently, and that's the right thing. This was a 55 year old lady who posed no physical threat, the correct amount of force was used. Too often times I hear people seemingly suggest that the police should have handled her rougher because that's the way they would have treated her if she was black. I do not want that, what I want is for suspects to be treated with respect and the correct amount of force regardless of their race or any other characteristic. The white privilege she's probably not even aware of afforded her to be arrested safely and with the least amount of force possible. We all know there's a much greater chance that if she were black she would have been slammed to the pavement with a lot of force, that's what needs to stop.

I imagine that the social consequences of looking like an idiot on TV will be greater for this woman than the legal consequences she will face. I do hope she gets a creative judge though that can sentence her to community service in an environment that she can learn something in.

Jon King

(1,910 posts)
14. No offense Bruce but can't meet them in the middle...
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:10 PM
Feb 2021

The country just has to move on without them and try to limit the damage they can do.

mikeysnot

(4,755 posts)
18. She should be charged for vertical filming also...
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:22 PM
Feb 2021

and that shirt... and her name is Karen...

doooh!

AZ8theist

(5,339 posts)
20. I just wish we start calling them "Ivankas" instead of "Karens"...
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:25 PM
Feb 2021

but labels are hard to shake, I suppose...

Volaris

(10,260 posts)
59. Uh huh because OF fucking COURSE it is lol...
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 03:03 PM
Feb 2021

One would think (if one were paying any attention AT ALL)...

that not acting like a fucking 'Karen' when ones name is ACTUALLY FUCKING KAREN would be a no-brainer lmfao..


Since NOT, drag this bitch as far as we can, because fuck her THATS WHY.

louis-t

(23,199 posts)
23. LEO will not arrest for 'not wearing a mask' but will for
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:27 PM
Feb 2021

criminal trespass if they refuse to leave or resist arrest or refuse to provide i.d. or other things maga stupids do when challenged.

By the way, whoever bought me a heart, thanks!

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
25. My daughter lives in that Tremont and I live in Bedford. You wear your mask period.
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:28 PM
Feb 2021

And the stores will call the cops and the cops will enforce the mask rule. This is not political. This is a safety issue...her not wearing a mask is an assault on every person in that store.

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
55. I don't understand why it isn't. People can't be that stupid. Trump made this a political issue
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:49 PM
Feb 2021

and it should not be.

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
56. I like you name and your message...very cool. Van Gogh is a favorite of mine. And Starry Nite has
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:51 PM
Feb 2021

been on my wall ( a good copy anyway) since I first set up housekeeping.

DemUnleashed

(633 posts)
31. It's so weird...
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:39 PM
Feb 2021

It's so weird how these same people can't wear a mask in a store for a half hour but have no problem wearing one for hours while committing an insurrection!

(Not all the people were wearing masks on January 6th but there were plenty that were)!

keithbvadu2

(36,369 posts)
38. Trump's Militia folks are perfectly content to wear masks to look tough like ISIS.
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:55 PM
Feb 2021

Trump's Militia folks are perfectly content to wear masks to look tough like ISIS.

BobTheSubgenius

(11,535 posts)
34. For as long as this has been going on, refusing to wear masks is baffling.
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:41 PM
Feb 2021

Stores make you wear shirts and shoes, and I guess pants are implied, but no one balks at that. Have you ever seen an altercation based on someone fighting for their right to be served when they are not fully dressed?

Response to G_j (Original post)

ShazzieB

(15,958 posts)
54. She looked and acted intoxicated, too.
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:48 PM
Feb 2021

Definitely under the influence of something.

Not an excuse, of course, but it explains why she exhibited such poor judgment. Like fighting with the police wtf.

 

Nocturnowl

(74 posts)
43. So, in Defending her LIBERTY!!!!! (fave word of the Wingnut Contingent).....
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:10 PM
Feb 2021

She might lose her freedom.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
49. Hah! Good! It's about time they started suffering the consequences of their
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:41 PM
Feb 2021

selfishness and idiocy. I am so tired of these people, most of whom are just trying to draw attention to themselves.

Vivienne235729

(3,373 posts)
51. I am SO glad she got arrested. Stories like this need to go viral
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:43 PM
Feb 2021

Bc it makes people think and realize that there ARE consequences to their action. Down where I live, one man had to be carried out of a store by his son for acting like a jackass. Thing was, PD’s initial response was tsk tsk. Until we all passed around information and had people calling in to demand accountability. A new investigator was placed on the case. The man skipped town w his son. I believe there is a warrant out for their arrest. Long story short, since then, we don’t hear anymore of these assholes going into stores harassing employees and other customers. I know the store is pressing charges as they should. It is making these dipshits think twice about their awful behaviors.

mrs_p

(3,012 posts)
53. Did you capitalize Karen?
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:47 PM
Feb 2021


I went to see if it was capitalized in the article, but the link didn’t work. I’m assuming you did.

G_j

(40,366 posts)
66. Yes, I did
Tue Feb 9, 2021, 10:37 AM
Feb 2021

unfortunately the story disappeared from the link I posted.

There are alternative links in the comments.

struggle4progress

(118,041 posts)
58. "Next they'll demand store employees wash their hands after using the bathroom!
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:52 PM
Feb 2021

And then they'll start expecting doctors to report anthrax cases! Soon they'll be saying I can't store my family's corpses in my apartment!"

iluvtennis

(19,758 posts)
61. Happy to see that she was arrested. With more fines and/or arrests maybe they will start to
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 03:29 PM
Feb 2021

take CV-19 seriously.

She put the lives of those in the grocery store at risk - she has no right ot do that when CV-19 is a public safety issue.

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