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Freelance photojournalist arrested by police while filming aftermath of car crash

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Updated On: July 25, 2023
Date of Incident: July 24, 2017
Location: Hemet, California
Targets: John Strangis (Freelance)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: Hemet Police Department
Charges →: Obstruction: resisting, delaying or obstructing a public officer

July 24, 2017: Charges pending

July 25, 2017: Charges dropped
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

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