LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – Arkansas State Representative John Walker was arrested on Monday morning.
Little Rock police were in the process of arresting a stopped driver for theft of property around 11:30 a.m. at 9th and Commerce streets.
Walker, 79, walked into the scene of the traffic stop and began filming the incident. The arrested driver asked what Walker was doing, to which Walker responded, "I'm making sure they don't kill you."
After escorting the driver to the patrol car in handcuffs, police found that the passenger of the stopped call also had an outstanding arrest warrant.
As the police were arresting the passenger, Walker and another individual approached the scene in a "antagonistic and provocative manner." Officers repeatedly told both individuals to stop and stay away from the scene.
Walker told the police he was not going to leave and instructed the police to arrest him. Police obliged and charged him with interfering with government operations. The other individual was also arrested.
At the station, Walker informed the jailers that he only wanted to file a complaint "against the white officers."
Walker was booked into the Pulaski County Jail and is being held on a $1,000 bail.
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