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Warrick Dunn stopped by police because he fit the profile of a criminal - The Falcon Jedi - 05-31-2011 01:33 PM
Warrick Dunn stopped for window tint violation
Print E-mail By Joel Provano
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Former Falcons star Warrick Dunn is widely known as a model citizen for his charitable works, but he ran afoul of the law last week, he says.
Dunn, who played six seasons with the Falcons from 2002-2007, reported on Twitter that he was stopped outside Atlanta by police who told him his window tinting was too dark and that he fit the profile of a criminal. Dunn said he was not charged, but received a warning.
In a series of tweets, Dunn, whose foundation builds houses for single parents, said:
"Got pulled over today by police outside of atl and they stopped me because he said my window tint was too dark. During the stop he ask a lot of personal questions and said I had the characteristic of people transporting drugs and guns. So he searched my car and he me a warning for my tint. I felt violated and I've had my car since 08 and never got pulled over for tint. That ruined my morning but not my spirit. I was Taken back because I think the reasoning was bad and they are trying to fill end of the month quotas. Also its a holiday weekend. Go figure. The funny thing is you can see inside because my tint is not dark."
Dunn did not say where the incident took place but said there were three police officers, one of them a Georgia state trooper. A spokesman for the state patrol said he did not have any information on the incident.
Dunn did not immediately respond to a phone call and email seeking comment.
In addition to his career with the Falcons, Dunn also holds a minority ownership stake with the team. He also played six seasons in two stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played college ball at Florida State.
He is founder of the Warrick Dunn Family Foundation, which is "dedicated to providing opportunities for economically disadvantaged single parents and children who have demonstrated a commitment to achieve financial independence and stability," according to the foundation's website.
RE: Warrick Dunn stopped by police because he fit the profile of a criminal - Mr. Patch - 05-31-2011 05:50 PM
They see me rollin...
They hatin...
RE: Warrick Dunn stopped by police because he fit the profile of a criminal - Paprika Neck - 05-31-2011 08:13 PM
tiny faced black man
RE: Warrick Dunn stopped by police because he fit the profile of a criminal - xstealth - 06-01-2011 10:52 AM
bullshit, I would have told them cops they can't search my car.
I refuse to live and comply to a police state, I do nothing wrong and don't deserve to be randomly searched without probable cause.
pisses me off
RE: Warrick Dunn stopped by police because he fit the profile of a criminal - pauliwood - 06-01-2011 03:50 PM
(06-01-2011 10:52 AM)xstealth Wrote: bullshit, I would have told them cops they can't search my car.
I refuse to live and comply to a police state, I do nothing wrong and don't deserve to be randomly searched without probable cause.
pisses me off
Yea you CAN say no, however it gives them probable cause to bring the dogs out. Trust me on a muddy day this is not something you want.
RE: Warrick Dunn stopped by police because he fit the profile of a criminal - The Falcon Jedi - 06-01-2011 05:52 PM
What you do is lock your doors. Get out of the car. Put your keys in your pocket. Then you tell the police they can search your car if they can *legally* get into it.
They cant use the keys in your pocket to unlock your car
RE: Warrick Dunn stopped by police because he fit the profile of a criminal - The Falcon Jedi - 06-01-2011 05:52 PM
^^^ I actually did that before, so I know its true. I heard about that from a friend of mine at work.
RE: Warrick Dunn stopped by police because he fit the profile of a criminal - DriveHomeSafelyAtlantaWins - 06-04-2011 03:45 AM
Police harassment. Pure and simple. And Bullshit.
RE: Warrick Dunn stopped by police because he fit the profile of a criminal - Radical - 06-04-2011 10:02 AM
So... was the window tinting darker than is legally allowed?
RE: Warrick Dunn stopped by police because he fit the profile of a criminal - mcsupersport - 06-04-2011 03:51 PM
(06-01-2011 03:50 PM)pauliwood Wrote: Yea you CAN say no, however it gives them probable cause to bring the dogs out. Trust me on a muddy day this is not something you want.They can get the dogs out and go around your car, BUT they can't do anything inside unless the get a "Hit" which should all be on video. Most times it is easier to comply but sometimes you just have to tell cops no because it is the right thing to do. They have rules to follow and if they break them you get a bonus in court.