Man Riding Bicycle In Walmart Arrested Sparks Protests [VIDEO]

Police were called to a Pennsylvania Walmart because allegedly 37 year old Stanley Gracius was riding a bicycle around the store playing loud music and cussing.  By the time police got there the manager told officers that Stanley Gracius was checking out, buying the bicycle.  Police then proceeded to arrest Gracius.

According to police Stanley Gracius wasn’t cooperating and tried to grab their taser.

According to Stanley Gracius he wanted to know why he was being arrested.

“Why are you doing this to me? I paid for my stuff! I have a receipt! Please stop! I didn’t do anything wrong!”

Police then proceeded to slam Mr. Gracius to the ground and tase him live on a video that has since went viral.

The entire scene has sparked protest from the community who wants to know why was such aggression used.

Take a look at the video below then give us your thoughts.

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All too often, police respond to someone's report of disorderly conduct and immediately arrest the accused without taking the time to talk to witnesses and gather all the facts. And that seems to be what happened in Wyomissing, PA, when this man was arrested after he was allegedly seen riding a bike around Walmart (before buying it). Police arrest first, ask questions later. This especially happens with Black men and women — and it can cause a lot of emotional harm to the accused and others who witness the arrest… We need policies and procedures that address this issue!!

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