| Subject: Officer misconduct, intimidation |
| Message: My name is Rickey D. Holtsclaw. I currently reside at redacted, redacted, FL 33, Ph #redacted. On September 24th, 2023, my wife and I entered the Sam’s Wholesale parking lot located at 1450 Skibo Road at approximately 2000 hours. Sam’s was closed for business upon arrival but I drove our RV to the front doors where I observed a police vehicle with blue lights activated parked near the doors. An older Black male in uniform stopped us and asked politely something to the effect “Where are you going or what are you doing on my watch?” I explained that we were low on fuel and was hoping to stay in the Sam’s parking lot for the night; we were tired and wanted to obtain some fuel in the morning and proceed to Cape Hatteras. The uniformed gentleman stated that it was okay to park next to the trees in the corner of the parking lot near the fuel pumps as that’s where all the RV’s park..he then asked “Do you have your nine?” I advised him laughingly that I was retired Houston PD and had my nine in the front and a 38 in the back of the RV…and he laughed as he told my wife “Don’t worry…he’s got ya protected;” this, in response to my wife’s question “Should we be worried?” I then proceeded to drive our RV to the spot designated by the police officer at which time my wife prepared the RV for the night. We have five-rescue dogs in the RV with us and they needed attention as well. While taking care of some business online, my wife and I were amazed at the vehicle NOISE and the racing of motorcycles and modified auto’s and trucks on Skibo Rd…I was concerned that we would not be able to sleep…we were tired and had been on the road a good part of the day having left Fort McAllister Park in Georgia that morning. The vehicular NOISE was so intrusive that I called the Fayetteville PD’s dispatch at (910) 433-1529 and pleaded for assistance. I did not request that an officer meet with me for a report nor was my address taken by the call-taker at dispatch. Just prior to my wife and I preparing to settle down and hopefully get some rest, I heard a loud bang on the outside of my RV. The blinds were down; therefore, I could not see who was outside; therefore, I was very concerned for my wife’s safety especially subsequent my discussion with the officer earlier that led me to believe the parking lot might not be the safest place to stay the night. I donned my off-duty revolver in my right shorts pocket and carefully exited the RV via the side door. I glanced to the rear of the RV and observed a vehicle that appeared to be the same police vehicle I had observed earlier when speaking with the officer at the front doors of Sam’s. I then carefully proceeded toward the front of my RV where I observed two-officers armed and in uniform, one Black officer and one White officer, both appeared to be in their mid-to-late twenties. I immediately raised my hands into the air and advised the officers that I was armed and that I was a retired Houston Police Officer to which the White officer said something to the effect “You’re fine.” The White officer advised me that Sam’s Club does not permit overnight stays in their parking lot on the weekends. I advised the officers that I had received permission from the security officer earlier to park and stay the night. There was some small-talk exchanged at which time I asked the officers why they were not enforcing the motor vehicle noise laws and interceding on behalf of the citizenry relevant to the racing up and down Skibo Road? The Black officer obfuscated with something to the effect that he had not observed them racing; therefore, he could not intercede; to which, I advised the officer that they could hear the noise at that very moment but the officer again obfuscated his responsibilities; to which, I advised the officers “shame on you both” for not interceding and doing their job. I then turned and walked away and reentered my RV in preparation to exit the premises. When I entered the RV, I removed my off-duty revolver from my right shorts pocket and placed it on the bed in the rear of the RV. I then proceeded to get things in order, those things that were loose and could fall during transport; securing our ladder, laptops, and other items had to be secured before I could safely leave. My wife, at that time, observed the officers standing to the left-side of the RV laughing at which time the Black officer banged on the side of the RV at which time I opened the side door and the Black officer approached stating the following… Officer: “How many weapons do you have in the RV?” Complainant: “Two” Officer; (with hand on his duty weapon) “Do me a favor and get your shoes on cause I’m gonna seize both of your weapons if you don’t go ahead and leave now.” Complainant: “What? I have a permit for the weapons.” Officer: “I understand but you’re acting aggressive so that’s enough for me to go ahead and seize your weapons. (“You made me feel uncomfortable”) Go ahead and grab your shoes and I need you to leave because I was looking through the window and I saw you had your hand on your weapon.” Complainant: “I had to put the weapon up.” Officer: “That made me feel very uncomfortable because of the way you’re acting.” Complainant: “Ok…we’re leaving.” Complaint continued… There was no need for the Black officer to re-approach the RV nor was there a reason to threaten and attempt to intimidate because I chastised the officers for not interceding on behalf of the vehicular NOISE beleaguered citizenry who are abused day and night by those who operate illegally LOUD, illegally equipped, motor vehicles on our public roadways; obviously, void any intercession by the Fayetteville Police Department. Subsequent my interaction with the officers, I immediately drove away having been denied the time to secure equipment in the RV for operation. Finding a suitable place to park, I public-serviced the Fayetteville PD Dispatch once again and requested the names of the officers that had interviewed me in the Sam’s parking lot. Dispatch advised that a “Trent Folk” was working an off-duty assignment at Sam’s that evening but she did not know the name of the secondary officer. I advised dispatch that my complaint was NOT with the White officer but the arrogance and unprofessional behavior of the Black officer; to which, Dispatch or the call for service taker stated that she did not know the officers or the name of the Black officer. I noticed the poor rating the local citizenry has given the Fayetteville NC PD and now I understand why. The arrogance and unprofessional attempt at intimidation by the Black Fayetteville officer was unnecessary. Sincerely, Rick Holtsclaw Video of last interaction with Fayetteville NC PD: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EKHh2RilQWc |
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