Originally Posted by
dhuey
I'm not personally familiar with the Alexandria Municipal Code and VA laws generally, but I'd imagine there's something in there about littering, and about creating a hazard for others.
I think that'd be a stretch for littering.
As for the apology, I'd agree that would be petty and beyond the cop's authority, but I wouldn't be too disturbed about it if it were true. And remember, "as claimed" is a big caveat when the claimant is Emmerson.
I take it with as much salt as with anything coming out of TSA.