Highland Park police said today that they were investigating metal scrappers targeting buildings when they arrested Kenny Dixon, Jr, better known as DJ Moodymann.
The event took place on Saturday night, and a video of a ring of police screaming and pointing weapons at Moodymann lead to widespread outrage.
Update: Highland Park Police Release Moodymann Arrest Footage
According to the Detroit Free Press, the Highland Park Police came across Moodymann during the investigation. He was not a target, but Moodymann was arrested after he “did not produce personal ID nor proof of ownership of the property.”
Here is the video, you can judge their technique for soliciting “proof of ownership” for yourself:
Moodymann was issued several citations, according to the police statement.
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