By: D. H. Williams @ 3:05 PM - EST
The Whistleblower
Jason Shelton the man behind the 4409 videos recently exposed the questionable and potentially illegal activities of the State of Arizona when he revealed that an Australian firm is administering traffic enforcement laws using private staff and vehicles without law enforcement training or credentials.
In his most recent video 4409 (Jason Shelton) shows an SUV with official looking logos and emergency lights parked on the side of an Arizona interstate highway operating traffic enforcement equipment, specifically electronic photo radar equipment.
This writer watched the video on Tuesday (Aug. 26th) when it was first posted on YouTube and thought to myself, “How long will it take before the police arrest this man for exposing their crimes?” The answer came about three days later when I read about Jason’s arrest on Freedom’s Phoenix.
The Video Expose
The Arrest
Late Thursday evening (Aug. 28th) Shelton was filming as two people protested the use of private contractors working for a foreign nation enforcing state laws in Arizona. The protesters were holding up signs with the word, “fraud” in large letters. As you can see in the video they are not touching or even speaking to the private contractors in their pseudo cop cars.
After being called by the employees operating the photo enforcement van around 11:45 PM six units of the Scottsdale Police show up on the scene and arrest Jason Shelton who was filming the protesters and not near the photo enforcement van, the two protesters were not arrested. In the Scottsdale P.D. press release they claim Shelton was arrested for, “Obstruction of Government Operations“ yet the vehicle is registered to a private corporation and the occupants work for Redflex Group and American Traffic Solutions, Inc. He was also charged with ‘Refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained.’ Based on these current available facts it appears Arizona Police have conducted a false arrest at the behest of private corporations.
The Incarceration
Shelton was held in a concrete cell with no bench to sit on until he was brought before Judge James Blake about 9 AM on the SINGLE charge of ‘Refusing to Provide Truthful Name.’ He again refused to give his name and address to the judge saying he wanted to contact his lawyer first. He was placed into a room with a phone and phone book but was too disoriented to find his lawyer’s phone number, so they yanked him out and took him back to the cell. Around 11AM he was brought before Judge Blake again. The Judge let him go on his own recognizance.
But the cop instead took him back to his cell telling the judge they were not through with him, and informed Shelton no way was he being let go until he had his photos and fingerprints taken. Now understand, he had just been released by the judge at 11AM. He didn’t get out until over six hours later, and that was after the second charge of Obstructing Government Operations was added by a cop named Alexander. He was brought before a second Judge Monty Morgan for the second charge and again ordered released own recognizance.
Shelton refused to cooperate in giving his fingerprints a second time (around 3PM) and the cop stomping down on his bare feet, breaking a toe to force compliance! As an added aside, the photo Scottsdale PD released was an old booking photo… they did not use the one’s they took…because Shelton was smiling even more than in the photo you see. They didn’t like that.
Editors Note: Jason Shelton is a well known freedom activist supporting the rights of Americans as detailed in The United States Constitution. He has invested countless hours in exposing corruption and promoting conservative government. He will need at least $4,000.00 to put up a defense on these questionable charges. Jason has taken a “bullet” for every American who wishes to live in the Nation promised to us by our forefathers can you help in his time of need?
Know that this is not a prosecution of one man but an attack on American Civil Liberties - let’s show those who oppose freedom that we will not abandon Jason Shelton.
Fund administered by Earnest Hancock of FreedomsPhoenix.com
This is far from over as reports of Arizona Police searching Mr. Shelton’s home and confiscating his vehicle have been reported by neighbors.
Learn more about photo radar enforcement activities in Arizona at CameraFraud.
Updated: September 1, 2008 @ 12:14 PM - EST
A message from Jason Shelton of forgiveness and redemption to the officers who violated The Constitution and physically assaulted him while in custody.
Updated: September 12, 2008 @ 9:14 AM - EST
No Shalam, No Sholom! Video commentary from 4409. Enjoy the audio track by the immortal Johnny Cash.
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I’ll send you what I can on payday (4th) for defense. Good luck my friend.
I heard the cops are threatining and harrasing you. Is this true? I would bet this is true. The police are in bed with private corporations. They do not represent the people they represent corporations. I don’t believe this will last too much longer!
BTW, I Never heard of this blog before but I’m glad I caught this link because I love it.
Great work you put into this piece and I can’t thank you enough for putting the light on police abuse of power.
This young man is a hero!
Thanks for the compliment, this blog is for you or this bud is for you?
Its late so not sure which is correct.
P.S. Tell a friend.
This is the first day I heard of “rp4409″
I not rich, but here’s $20 towards your defense. I didn’t realize there was other pissed off people like me.
Welcome to the fight Marcus, you are not alone.
Have you seen the spoof video of the 911 call from 4409’s arrest? lol very funny
Your story is lacking towards the end. You were supposed to get out but were put back in jail.
What happened after that? Did you go back before a judge? Did you give your fingerprints after getting stomped? Who ended up letting you out?
How’d it end?
The Courts are a racket! Don’t hire an A-TURN-ON-ME. Go listen to Tom Schultz on the Sam Kennedy show Take no Prisoners on Republic Broadcast Network. July 20, & 27th. Try to wrap your brain around B.I.C. We have them on the run.
Take the red pill.
http://www.republicbroadcasting.org/index.php?cmd=archives.month&ProgramID=23&year=8&month=7&backURL=index.php%253Fcmd%253Darchives.getyear%2526ProgramID%253D23%26year%3D8%26backURL%3Dindex.php%253Fcmd%253Darchives
This is just a glimpse of the Bush extension, Arizona’s own John McInsane and his Rambo Barbie running mate.
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I totally support what you do, and I love the videos you produce. I may even be able to throw a couple federal reserve notes your way next time I get some myself, I would like to know though, wheres this 4409 reference coming from? just wonderin’
There’s something not right here…. where’s the evidence of a broken toe? how could he possibly be too disoriented to ask for a lawyer but have the wherewithal to confront a judge? (and quite likely refusing a court appointed lawyer) This is a great protest and a great cause but distorting the story for personal gain isn’t right.
Jordan what would be his personal gain by distorting the story? From what I have read the doctor called it a crush injury. I don’t think that is distortion.
I fully support what you’re doing.
Jason is a filthy Aussie, just like those camera people!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Shelton
Jason Shelton (born April 20, 1985) in Launceston, Tasmania is an Australian cricket player, who plays for the Tasmanian Tigers. Jason is yet to debut, but is said to be an extremely promising leg-spinner.
Story spinner too…oh snap!
This really pisses me off. I am a student of humanity and unwarranted corporate government actions that include any violence is completely immoral. You don’t need money or donations, all you need is the knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code and the Rule Of Law. There was no way he was detained lawfully as he was not disturbing the peace. There was no controversy other than the coveting of his right to person and physical abuse. Corporatism = Facism.
Ohh really giuseppe
What happens when they don’t care what you say about UCC or rule of law?
They violated the law when they arrested him what makes you think the Scottsdale City Court [which is also a corporation] will not just ignore the law?
They do this on a daily basis whether you go after them in commerce or not.
THEY DON’T GIVE A F$%K and you will soon see unless you have money you are fu#ked….
It’s not about right or wrong anymore which is not good for people with modest means like the patriot who was arrested.
Never said it was about right and wrong….we are all slaves. However when considering how money is made you have to remember that we are the true substance. Hence the reason for such activism but most people are too afraid because the enemy is hidden well. WE dont need money because we ARE money.
Strange but I see that complements and offers of money have brought instant responses yet when a question, and a very good one, was asked by Adam (#8) back in September, it was never responded to. This has been 3 Months ago.
Based on this and common sense, I would not be sending $$ without hearing the whole story.
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