Wedding Party Arrested; NFL Player Among Them
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NEW INFORMATION MONDAY:

The arrest over the weekend of a football player for the Cincinnati Bengals is creating big controversy in Huntington.

Quincy Wilson was part of a wedding party celebrating at the Envy Nightclub and he was arrested for disorderly conduct after leaving the club. Wilson is friends with the couple that got married on Saturday.

Carlos Barron was the groom and Tara Hensley was the bride. They also were arrested along with three other members of the wedding party. Police say they refused to leave the area of the nightclub after officers ordered the crowd to disperse.

Family members say those arrested did nothing wrong and that the arrests were racially motivated. All members of the wedding party were black and still in their tuxedos when taken to jail. The bride is white.

The police report says it was important to get the crowd to leave that area of 4th Avenue because there was a shots fired report nearby and a stabbing occurred down the street a week earlier.

Police say all those arrested refused to leave the scene, but relatives of those charged say police targeted the wedding party because of race. Police would not respond to the race related allegations.

Wilson is due in court July 9th.


SUNDAY INFORMATION:
NewsChannel 3 has learned that former WVU and current Cincinnati Bengals running back Quincy Wilson was arrested early Sunday morning by Huntington police.

There aren't too many details out yet except that the charge was disorderly conduct. Wilson was admitted to the WV Western Regional Jail Sunday morning at 6:50am and was released at 2:40pm.
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Posted by: loupy on Jul 7, 2007 at 05:47 PM
I dare you to say that the wedding party goers were thugs and they shouldn,t have gone to a club after the wedding reception. They are free to go anywhere they want without being beaten, strangeled, and cursed at. This event happened because it was an interacial couple. No white person know what it is to be black in America so don't say blacks always play the race card.Black people don't play the race card, the card is already in place, black people will never be treated equally.
Posted by: STEVEN on Jun 24, 2007 at 12:17 PM
I AM A OUTSIDER BUT THE SAME OLD SOUTHERN RACIAL FROM THE POLICE EXIST. ONE QUESTION I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW, WHERE ANY OF THOSE OFFICERS THERE BLACK, LATINO, MEXICAN OR OF ANY OTHER RACIAL DESENT? IF NOT, THAT WAS STAGGED AND HAVE THE PIGS EXPLAIN IT AWAY LIKE YOU HAVE TO IN COURT. WHEN WILL THEY START PROTECTING THE PUBLIC? I KNOW, WHEN YOU START FIGHTING BACK! WHEN TASER HAPPY, PEPPER SPRAYING COPS HAVE NOTHING TO DO BUT DESTROY A MEMORABLE MOMENT FOR YOUNG LOVERS; INTERACIAL AT THAT, IT'S A SHAME. TIMES ARE CHANGING, SO SHOULD THE MENTALLITY OF THOSE GESTAPO PIGS. RACISM IS NOT BIODEGRADABLE YET! THESE COPS NEED TO BE PUT ON UNPAID LEAVE AND SHOULD SEEK MENTAL COUNSELING BEFORE RETURNING. WHEN THE POLICE GET OUT OF HAND HERE WE TAKE THE LAW INTO OUR HANDS AND THAT TAKES THE WIND OUT OF THEIR SAILS. I STIIL SAY SEND THEM TO IRAQ TO GET A TASTE OF DEATH, ATTRITION, CAMEL SPIDERS, ROAD SIDE BOMBS AND THE FEAR! THIS IS THE SAME OLD MENTALLITY IN THE 60'S FOR BLACKS, VIETNAM PROTESTING, AND OTHER POLICE BEHAVIOR THAT WE DON'T TOLERATE HERE. ALL THAT WERE HURT IN ANYWAY, GO TO A CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY AND KEEP THE PROSECUTORS OFFICE JUMPING LIKE POPCORN. THEN YOU WILL SEE IF YOU WILL VOTE THIS ONE(PROSECUTOR,SHERIFF, AND THE JUDGES) IN OR OUT IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION. REMEMBER THESE PEOPLE ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND WHERE YOU HURT THEM IS IN THEIR WALLETS. AS FOR THE PRO FOOTBALL PLAYER, YOU HAVE THE RESOURSES TO GO AFTER THE GESTAPO FACIST PIGS AND DO IT. DO IT FOR PRIDE, EMBARRESMENT OF YOU FREINDS, AND TO TEACH THE PIGS A LESSON IN HUMAN DESCENCY. WHEN PEOPLE CAN'T LOVE ONE ANOTHER BECAUSE OF SKIN AND CAN'T HAVE A DESCENT RELATIONSHIP, SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE SO THE PIGS GET THE MESSAGE. I WATCH THE TRASER OF THE WSAZ NEWS, AND WHAT HAPPENED DOWN THE STREET HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT WAS HAPPENING THERE AT YOUR WEDDING PARTY, SO DON'T LET THEM USE THAT EXUSE! FIGHT BACK PEOPLE. IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO!
Posted by: RSC on Jun 22, 2007 at 05:06 PM
Rodney - I would like to see you get picked up by the HPD for not walking fast enough and see if you can still give those same great kudos! Again the people in the wedding party did NOTHING WRONG INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CLUB (except ask why they were being arrested while walking away from the club)
Posted by: VB on Jun 22, 2007 at 09:52 AM
Ladies & Gentleman: I know the bride's family very well. They are truly great people who have been hurt and embarrassed by the remarks made over this incident. Tara is a very sweet young lady who certainly doesn't deserve this type of publicity. I believe the facts will present themselves in the very near future, and hope the HPD isn't too proud to apologize to these families.
Posted by: Nichole on Jun 22, 2007 at 08:16 AM
I must agree with Mike! My fiancee drives a local delivery truck and after only working there are few weeks; he was shot at on Norway Ave, in HUNTINGTON. It took HPD atleast 45minutes to arrive. By that time the shooter was obviously nowhere in sight. The police in Huntington do what they want when it is convienet for them.
Posted by: Aunt on Jun 21, 2007 at 07:08 PM
What God has put together let no man put assunder. I am Carlos's Aunt and of course he and Tara mean a lot to me. We can make all the comments that we want, but it doessn't erase the fact that what the Huntington police did on June 17, 2007, to the people deserves to be pepper sprayed and hand cuffed for no reason. Many of you are making comments and do not have all of the facts. This is a common occurrence amongst the American people. Get your facts straight, eliminate circumstantial hear say and then make your comments. I believe they will be a lot different. There are many thing I could say, and many points I could make , but all I will say is when God is for you who could be against you.
Posted by: Mom on Jun 21, 2007 at 06:36 PM
I ask where is the sensitivity that most people have and common respect for other people of any color? WEDDING DAY - BRIDE this used to mean something to people. Today people say who cares if it was their wedding day, who cares if they pepper sprayed the bride whos only crime was asking the police not to arrest her wedding party and new husband. Who care if our police have no sensitivity ? How can we count on feeling safe with these REDNECKS that call themselves police officers ? Why is it that the police are so eager to arrest? Isn't this a burden on the the tax paying citizen of Huntington. Clearly there was no crime being committed until the police tried to enforce an unnecessary act. These people were leaving out of the club. They were not given time to move on.
Posted by: Rodney on Jun 21, 2007 at 02:36 PM
I just want to comment on a couple of things, I am from Webster County and it takes me awhile to get to Huntington. I come there every other weekend with my fiance to go to dinner and go dancing. I have been to numerous clubs and bars in Huntington, Charleston and everywhere else, but I always choose to go to Envy when I come to Huntington. I met the owner of Envy outside one day and he said he never saw us there before and let us come in for free. I was skeptical about going there, because it was a long line of diverse people. So, I asked a Sherriff's Deputy working outsided the club if it was a safe place. He told me since he has been working outside there, that there were never any problems. So, we went in and now I return every other weekend, because it was true. I have never saw any problems at all and I have been going there for five months. I want to congradulate the owner for doing a great job with keeping trouble out of his bar. And we will continue to come every other weekend and spend our money in Huntington. In closing, everytime I am there, I see the owner talking to the local law enforcement either sherriffs or local Huntington cops. He told me he had a great repoure with the cops and all the other clubs should do the same. When I first saw the police a few months ago, doing the same thing they were doing last saturday, with the patty wagon. He explained it was a good thing, because it keeps the crowds moving and there hasnt been any trouble on 4th Ave. after the bars close. So, good job to Envy for keeping the club safe and good job to the local police officers for doing the same.
Posted by: family insider on Jun 21, 2007 at 12:48 PM
there are a few things that haven't been said that could possibly shed some light as to why the police were out in such force outside the club with no one calling in a complaint. The wedding party was staying at a hotel near the club, before they left the lobby of the hotel there was a police man there talking with security,... so the police knew where the wedding party came from,... as the wedding party made it's way outside that officer went ouside, crossed the street and began conversing with another officer as the wedding party made it's way over to club envy. The police knew where the wedding came from and where they went to before hand,... it just kinda makes you wonder is all I'm saying
Posted by: Mike on Jun 21, 2007 at 09:57 AM
Truth --- You need to check your facts as to the job requirements of a Law Enforcement Officer. You are confusing a moral issue with a JOB REQUIREMENT. I am not going to take the time to look up the specific codes.... but as I pointed out.. go read Aaron Zelman's book "Dial 911...and DIE". Everyday Police Officers put themselves into harms way, but it is not a requirement of the job. I do not depend upon the police to protect myself or my family.. that is why I obtained a WV Concealed Carry Permit. Last time my alarm went off at my house it took 45 minutes for a police officer to arrive. Just because it says on the side of the police car "to protect and serve" does not mean they have to stop a crime in progress. They are protecting the people by bringing the perpetrator to justice after the crime has been committed. A good case in point -- call the police and tell them some has been threatening you... they will ask you ... "Have they done anything?" --- if they have not taken any actions against you , the police will tell you that they can't do anything until they actually DO something to you. Is this that hard a concept for you to grasp???
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 21, 2007 at 09:56 AM
Im with Frank Im guessing Lt. Franks is not real too. If he is real how unprofessional to get on a website and discuss legal matters.
Posted by: Nichole on Jun 21, 2007 at 09:54 AM
HaHa! When did this become WVU VS. MARSHALL instead of HPD VS. EVERYONE? Why not focus on the real issue and situation here instead of bringing even more messsss to this message board!
Posted by: C.H.F. on Jun 21, 2007 at 09:40 AM
Apparently, there was a need to discuss the races of the people involved. Why is that? Are we not all a member of the "human race"? Could it be that the only news that is worthwhile is news that has interacial couples, or high-profiled African-American football players? Perhaps the ACLU, the NAACP, of some other civil rights organizations need to look into this to see if anyone's rights were violated, whether they were African American, Caucasian or Hispanic. What do you think?
Posted by: Megan on Jun 21, 2007 at 09:23 AM
Michael - if you witnessed the arrests, please give me a call at 522-9100. Thanks!
Posted by: Megan on Jun 21, 2007 at 08:55 AM
If you witnessed this incident, please call Megan or Kace at 522-9100.
Posted by: DISGUSTED on Jun 21, 2007 at 08:17 AM
Iam absolutely amazed by the amount of ignorance that is being displayed by some of you, my fellow WV residents. First off, this story was originally about whether or not there was a reason to arrest anyone on Saturday night. I was not around so I don't know what truly happened, but I do know that members of the HPD spend an awful lot of their time standing around outside of certain Huntington clubs on the weekends, instead of patrolling the crime infested neighborhoods where the drug dealers and prostitutes run rampant. I also know that the ignorance that is being displayed on this page is the ultimate proof that racism does in fact exist in large doses these days. Do you realize that BET was created because black artists' music videos ween't being played on MTV? That was in the 80s people. Black Student Unions were created because black students weren't allowed to congregate in certain areas of college campuses, so they had to create their own. Anyone that is bothered or offended by either of these things or anything else like it would also be interested to know that there is not ANYTHING that is or has been exclusive to black people ever. Whites or any other race have the right to join any so-called "black organization" anytime that they want. But in most cases, blacks and other minorities had to court to be allowed to be involved in many formally "whites-only" activities. All of us need to educate ourselves on what is truky going on in the world and try to change individually. This ignorance that is on full display here is the very reason that so little has and probably will never change.
Posted by: The Truth on Jun 21, 2007 at 12:12 AM
Okay Mike, get your facts straight. If you don't know what the truth is, don't spread the stories you fabricated. The troopers were not at a barracks. So now the police are not suposed to stop a crime from happening? How big of an idiot are you? I can see it now. The police arrives on scene where you are being raped and sit bye and wait till its over until they start their investigation. Yea, that really intelligent. Another point. With all the recent arrests of mountaineer football players it is clear of what has happened. Football is more important than the law in morgantown. When we have problems in huntington with athletes, they go to jail. Period! It is hard for me to imagine Henry and Pac Man never had possible legan issues while they were in school. Yeah right. Have to run and watch some more of the Miss Black America Pageant...........
Posted by: Big Daddy on Jun 20, 2007 at 11:32 PM
Heather is the typical WVU fan. They love to bash Marshall more than anything else. Marshall University has nothing to do with this story. WVU fans who bash MU relentlessly are just mad that Marshall is finally getting some well-deserved recognition. I seem to recall a story from Motown a few years back where Zereoue drunkenly pounded on the back of a police cruiser wanting a ride back to campus. We just don't play favorites in H-town baby.
Posted by: Joe Citizen on Jun 20, 2007 at 11:31 PM
To Dee-I too lived in BMore for 35 yrs, before I had moved back to my hometown. Things here are no better than many yrs ago. I too had to defend WV growing up as a kid. You definitly know where I'm coming from. Thanks for the props Sis!!!
Posted by: J on Jun 20, 2007 at 09:39 PM
To Heather: If you did not see this happening in Morgantown, you obviously have not been paying attention. I lived in Mo-town for close to twenty years. When my brother graduated high school (around 12 years ago), the city police pepper sprayed a group of African-American males that were downtown. The truth is, most cities are instituting laws regarding loitering after certain hours. I was in downtown Atlanta for a conference after the Olympics. The streets were bare. Another conference attendee and myself were waiting on the street for a taxi. A city officer pulled up, told us to keep walking. If he saw us in the same spot when he circled the block, he would arrest us for loitering. If you visit WBOY's site, they mention that the police were called to break up a large crowd gathering outside of the club.
Posted by: Family Member on Jun 20, 2007 at 09:17 PM
Unfortunately, this is a very disturbing situation for all families involved. Is it getting so much attention because our friend Quincy is a NFL Football player? Is it getting so much attention because of different races involved? I don't know the answer to that. But what I do know is that something just isn't right in the way everything was handled. However, everyone is entitled to have their own opinion. Please keep in mind that something similar could happen to someone that you are close to so please don't be so quick to judge. Only those that were present at the time, really know what happened - - -(the police, those arrested and those who were not arrested). Hopefully, this will be resolved soon.
Posted by: Mr. Hyde on Jun 20, 2007 at 08:18 PM
Alcohol does some crazy things to people. I've known the nicest people who turn nasty after a few drinks. I don't know all the details, but just because someone is the nicest person or a sweet soul doesn't mean that alcohol can't turn them into a Dr. Jeckyll.
Posted by: Wow on Jun 20, 2007 at 07:54 PM
First, I would like to apologize to all of the young people that were arrested for being young and enjoying life. Next, I would like to comment to the people posting here that this is another situation of the black man using the color of his skin as a token of getting out of trouble and the comments about there being BET or the Black History month, etc. You really crack me up in the fact of your ignorance. White Americans are so arrogant that they have to scream something about the NAACP or anything with a predominately black purpose because they don't realize that everything in America has ALWAYS been tailor made for white people. How many of you were taught in school about black leaders, black inventers, etc.? I for one was only taught that there were slaves and even they overshadowed the slaves with the great Abraham Lincoln, because he was setting them free, and that was it. No mention of Martin Luther King, Jr. when I attended school. No mention of Rosa Parks when I attended school. So, you see, black history month is very important in the fact that it does teach and expand the mind of the young children growing up in today’s society with a clearer picture of mankind being equal. After all, it is only the month of February that Black history is being taught. Its not like every month out of the year that there is not a white man being honored for doing something great. Getting back to the real issues, as someone mentioned in another post, you can drive through town anytime of the day and there are dealers, fiends and prostitutes plaguing the streets. The HPD drives by talking on their cell phones, as if they see nothing. True, I count on the HPD to be there when needed and I have that right, since I do pay to work in good ole’ Huntington, and I am sympathetic to their jobs of being in small numbers and trying to assess a situation and take the correct measures, but it seems as though this go round they abused their power.
Posted by: ricky on Jun 20, 2007 at 07:49 PM
To Tracey how was he getting everyone to go back in when the bar was closed? Uh please explain to that to me!!
Posted by: Michael on Jun 20, 2007 at 07:49 PM
What the police did was unfair. i will testify on behalf of Quincy and any other person that fights this charge. I saw several finely dressed Black Men arrested as soon as they walked out of the club. I was already outside and at first thought I fight or some disturbance happened inside the club in that short period of time, or that police were looking for these men. But what I heard the police saying to the men ,let me know that they were not suspects in some crime.I was standing and not arrested,nor was any of the people with me, we are all white and were not in tux! I am ashamed at what the police did. It was racially motivated. I admit to first thinking,well too bad for them.But i was raised better than that and wrong is wrong.I hope the bride and groom are enjoying their honeymoon at least. Reading some of the comments here is shameful.Hard to read the comments,then not think that racism is still such a huge problem.
Posted by: Floyd on Jun 20, 2007 at 06:47 PM
I'm guessing Lt. Franks is not real.
Posted by: Mike on Jun 20, 2007 at 06:35 PM
"To protect and serve"???? Before repeating that BS go look up the Law Enforcement codes --- the job of a law enforcement officer is not to stop a crime from happening, but after a crime has happened to bring the perpetrator to justice! There have been cases taken to the higher courts where a LEO has not stopped a crime in progress and they did not get into trouble. Go read Aaron Zelman's book --- "Dial 911....AND DIE!" For those of you who don't believe there is bigotry and racism (and KKK) around.. open your eyes. I am a non-christian (Jewish)... I have been asked to see where my horns and tail were removed. Discrimination knows no color or bounds. I would be interested in seeing the total people arrested in that area that night and how many were caucasian and how many were not. And --- to those of you who think that LEO'S don't overstep their bounds certainly don't remember some of the recent cases that have been in the news. Also, I remember the case in Southern WV where the guy called 911 to complain about the noise coming from a WV State Police Barracks ---- so the Troopers came to his house and beat the HELL out of him!
Posted by: RSC on Jun 20, 2007 at 04:01 PM
I want to know how the police would have responded if everyone started brisk walking or running away from the club. Would it have been - "Hey, what are you running for", "what's your hurry? "what are you from", "what did you do?". They probably would have suspected some other wrong doing. Even when you totally remove race from the picture. It still doesn't seem right. OK they were doing their job, what about providing the people with an escort to make sure they clear the area. There were more than enough officers to enforce the request to leave, but to just arrest them first, then ask questions later. It seems this could have been handled in a much different, more effective manor. Also, if there were not complaints regarding this club why were the police outside, it seems if the gunfire was somewhere else in the area the HPD should have been patrolling where the shots were. Boy do I have a new found respect for the HPD.
Posted by: Dee on Jun 20, 2007 at 02:46 PM
Crazy!All of the negative comments people have to say about this incident!Racism is everywhere!On the police force.,at the workplace,the next door neighbor etc..it affects all races including whites.Carlos is my cousin and he would never think of instigating anything which would cause his arrest. Now that Tara is family we will stand up for her just as we would any other member of our family.To KILO how did you know the bride wore white unless you were at the wedding(the bride changed)?Why dont you expose your true identity (take that pillowcase off your head).As history has it white men (not all) have been going to "brown town" and taking it for a long time.Call me a racist because I hate ignorance and your comment was way out of line.WV wake up I am in Baltimore trying to defend the state I was born and raised in,people here are still saying WV people are hillbillies marrying their brothers and sisters and this is 2007 with all the positive things Marshall and WVU bring to the state this type of ignorance still outshines! Joe Citizen,I dont know you, but love you!
Posted by: Heather on Jun 20, 2007 at 02:19 PM
Typical southern WV town like Huntington!! I can guarantee things like this don't happen in Morgantown. I lived there for 10 years and never heard of such a situation like this!! Huntington is just not a friendly town!! It's redneck and backwards just like the "school".
Posted by: Tracey Lester on Jun 20, 2007 at 01:02 PM
I am a friend of Qunicy Wilson and Mike Weaver,two of the young men arrested on Saturday in Huntington.Both of these young men would never disobey an officer. From what I understand Qunicy was trying to get everyone to go back inside.He was trying to do the right thing and sounds like overzealous law enforcement took advantage of him being a professional athlete.Being disorderly is not Quincey's MO. I think the question needs to be asked, Was this officer a disgruntled ex-football player who was out to seek revenge or a young officer trying to get some media attention. Because if he was only trying to do his job,why then was Quincy the only one that was arrested who was manhandled?
Posted by: La Fleur on Jun 20, 2007 at 12:06 PM
La Resistance! The population which is so submissive is what leads to inaction in the most infallible of decisions, despite the presence of legitimate opposition. It begins...
Posted by: Lisa on Jun 20, 2007 at 12:02 PM
I agree with The Truth--there should be no racism at all (white or black). Could you actually see a Miss White America contest being allowed? Or how about the NAAWP? What about White Entertainment TV? I know there would be public outcry and outrage if that were the case...No, it would never be allowed to happen. Not one of us today can be blamed for whatever happened in the past, and we should not have to atone for it. My ancestors were Cherokee Indians--talk about abuse and degradation. Race cards make me ill. Each person should be judged on their own merits or lack thereof--not on anything else.
Posted by: Lt. Franks on Jun 20, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Those complaining should remember that the city owns the sidewalk and when the "city" police give the order to disperse, you must obey. The situation could have become dangerous with the scattered watermelon hulls and fried chicken bones which could have been used as weapons. Bring on the court cases because our witnesses have been sworn to uphold the law and are not uppity inwords.
Posted by: Haha on Jun 20, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Carlos and Tara will have a lot of reading to do on this site when they get back from their honeymoon lol! I bet she really loves the fact that her wedding pictures are on here next to her mug shot (which all are lovely)!
Posted by: anon on Jun 20, 2007 at 10:25 AM
I have been following this story for 3 days now. A lot of comments from both sides seem to be all around. One of the first things that struck me in seeing the interview with the groom's mother was that she said that a "paddy wagon" was waiting outside the bar when the festivities ended. Normal police procedure to have a "paddy wagon" waiting outside of a bar - I don't think so. From what I have read, the police asked the crowd to leave the area beause of a report of mulitple gunshots in the next block. Fine with me - I would have been out of there in a heartbeat. If it was a case of profiling, why did the police pick that club? There are certainly many other clubs that they could have been at. The police officers were doing their job and trying to serve and protect. I bet not one of the people at the scene would hesitate to pick up the phone and call the HPD if someone was trying to break into their home - and you know what, the police would be there no matter if you were black or white. Good job HPD - as I remember from Adam 12 years ago - to serve and protect. May you continue to do that for the community for years to come.
Posted by: Elliott on Jun 20, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Another Bengal arrested? Listen to Bill Cowher, folks. Nothing good can happen if you are out after midnight. The police are to serve and protect. Good citizens should respect the orders from the police and do as requested. There are other places besides a bar to talk, catch up on old times, etc. Why didn't they just move the "party" somewhere else? They chose not to do as requested and they paid the price of the bad decision.
Posted by: Local resident on Jun 20, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Okay, has everyone gotten things off their chests? All we have to do is wait for the investigation to be conducted and results announced. Of course, if the investigation closes this week - it was too quick, next week it will be a cover-up. Majority of white or black investigators, the results are racially motivated. I've got a unique idea on this, let the investigators do their work and the media just report the facts! 1. There was a wedding. 2. There were arrests. 3. An investigation is underway. If they committed a crime, there should be punishment - this applies to the wedding party and the police. Just the humble opinion of someone tired of this trial by media, I did it because of any reason other than I screwed-up mentality of this society.
Posted by: D on Jun 20, 2007 at 09:56 AM
People say that blacks always cry racism when they do not get their way. (The Race Card) Lets examine the facts. Club Envey is a predominantly white club. There were white patrons exiting at the same time as the black patrons. There were whites STANDING AROUND commenting as to why these people were being treated so badly. Were they arrested? “NO” There was a second wedding group (white and none interracial) hanging out also. Did any of them get arrested for leaving the club? “No” One individual overheard a police officer discussing his plans of arrest with the security guard at the Holiday Inn were the bridle party was staying. The individual wormed the Bride and Groom but they said they were walking just up the street and it won’t be any problem. Never in their wildest imagination would they think they would be treated so inhumanly. People need to stop rushing to judgment and wait to here the facts. IF IT WALKS AND TALKS LIKE A DUCK- IT’S A DUCK Even if it is not racism the police officers were wrong. ASK PEOPLE THAT WERE THERE.
Posted by: Robert on Jun 20, 2007 at 09:36 AM
This whole thing may be blown out of proportion. Huntington is having problems with being under staffed in the police dept. and an influx of out of towners selling drugs. There isn't enough police on duty to handle such incidents. If Huntington is ever to be the town it once was, we'll need more police patrolling the streets. But hey! If you want a successful, meaningful, loving wedding party, rent a private hall, don't go to a bar where it is accepted behavior to get drunk and loud. And as far as racism, until people share the same color of skin, it will exist.
Posted by: The Truth on Jun 20, 2007 at 12:48 AM
Yes. I have heard enough. It is 1230 am and I am up reading this race crap. You are right, black people will never be equal. They have to be above everyone else. I am a marshall alum who had to walk bye the african american student union every day. I have also had black history month beat into my head so bad for the last few years it makes me sick. What if there were a white student union, or a white history month. Speaking of months, how about a male history month, or a heterosexual month. There are the opposites. I belive the only people who are discriminated againt now days are white males. Oh speaking of going to marshall. During my tenure there for criminal justice, we were informed that african americans make up appx. 12% of the total poulation in the US, however they account for 60% of the prison population. Yep, definately racism at its best right there. Okay enough for now, it is 15 till one time to watch some BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION (BET) Yes I know we can only imagine!
Posted by: anon on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:55 PM
Racism is a two way street. I'm not saying the wedding party or the cops were in the right, but if a black is arrested for something, it seems like they say it's a race issue. If a white is targetted, it also seems to be a race issue. I personally know someone who was jumped by 6-8 blacks (police report) and was seriously injured. Was that a race issue? When are we going to learn that we need to accept each other as a person, an individual? If each race does not want to be targetted, then act like a human being, not a redneck or a ganster if you can't handle the consequences of your actions and if someone else doesn't approve of how you act. If you are educated, act like you are. If you aren't, get an education!
Posted by: D on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:48 PM
"Lt. Hank Dial with the Huntington Police Department said Wilson and 14 others refused to follow police commands to disperse around 3 a.m. Sunday outside a bar." Lt Dial obviously dose not know the definition of REFUSE or he is possibly a LIAR. Maybe he is covering up for his men's bad judgment.
Posted by: sam on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:34 PM
I have to agree with Kilo and Sarah. Why get married in a church and then go to a bar to get drunk. A BAR IS NO PLACE FOR A CHRISTIAN! If they had all been home studying their Sunday School lessons, this never would have happened. I hope the new couple put GOD first in their life!
Posted by: J on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:31 PM
To Joe Citizen: Education is a two way street. This is the 21st century. Nice emotional outburst though. Hate much?
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:13 PM
It's unfortunate that this couple had to spend their wedding night in jail but it's always easier to comment when one has no emotional ties to either parties (wedding party vs HPD)involved. I'm sure the truth lies somewhere in midst between all these previous comments jockeying for the sole possession of who's correct...and everyone else be damned. But let me just remind all of us about making a statement about "playing the race card" as some of you wrote. If this couple makes such a bold statement as calling HPD being racially intolerant, or even worse, making comparisons with Gestapo-like tactics to singling out blacks...this may open Pandora's box. Did we all forget the Duke Lacrosse Team incident? I would hate for the media hounds to get a wiff of this one and exploit this otherwise peaceful town. If you're wondering...I am black and have resided in Huntington for nearly 12 years.
Posted by: concerned on Jun 19, 2007 at 09:59 PM
PLEASE PLEASE review my comments and post, THANKS!!!!!!
Posted by: Concerned on Jun 19, 2007 at 09:42 PM
Dear James, PLEASE!!!! Why do have to post comments like that????? I think there are more important things to consider about this situation!!!!!
Posted by: WHY!!! on Jun 19, 2007 at 09:25 PM
To Kilo: STOP the judging!!!!! You don't know that!!! Comments like that is what is keeping all of this garbage circulating!!!!!!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!
Posted by: Joe C. on Jun 19, 2007 at 09:07 PM
Sherman, how would you handle it? Jeannie, you go GIRL! Sounds as if folks support communistic type laws huh? You've coundn't have explained things better!!!
Posted by: P on Jun 19, 2007 at 08:07 PM
It is a shame that it takes a NFL star to get arrested for the media to report something that has been going on for a while. Police target all blacks after nightclub closings every weekend. But they only target the bigger night spots. I hope the new police chief will do something about this.
Posted by: CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!! on Jun 19, 2007 at 07:22 PM
Why does it have to be racism if black people are arrested? If this were to be all white people, this wouldn't have been such a big deal. Let's get past the black and white issue....it's a shame that this couple got arrested on their wedding day. At this point, everything has worked out and their on the honeymoon. Just think of the story they get to tell their kids, grandkids, etc. This is definately one for the family scrapbook. Best wishes to everyone involved and as a Bengals fan......GO BENGALS!!!
Posted by: Steve on Jun 19, 2007 at 07:14 PM
Is it just my imagination or is there a conspiracy against WV Football and Basketball players. Perhaps to convince players to locate to other schools or forget playing pro sports
Posted by: James on Jun 19, 2007 at 06:45 PM
I guess neither the bride or groom scored on their wedding night...or did they?
Posted by: Juju on Jun 19, 2007 at 06:45 PM
I guess Billy Idol was wrong when he stated "It's a nice day for a...white wedding."
Posted by: Sherman on Jun 19, 2007 at 06:39 PM
There are laws against loitering a.k.a. (gathering, meandering). When the cops say jump you should ask "how high?"
Posted by: Jeannie on Jun 19, 2007 at 06:14 PM
To Kevin: Thug is a vicious robber or murderer... Why are you calling them thugs? To Robert, Larry, and Tom: Why did the cops feel the need to "control the situation?" Exactly what kind of disturbance was occuring? What were these people doing wrong to begin with? I believe we all have a right to be left alone - ya know, that pesky freedom and liberty thing that's guaranteed to all in our Constitution.
Posted by: Jeannie on Jun 19, 2007 at 06:03 PM
Just because police officers give bizarre orders does not mean that we must obey. There are many on this site who have posted that the wedding group should have moved faster when the police told them to. Since when is it unlawful to gather or meander? I would like for those that find fault with the wedding group to place themselves in this position, and try to understand how irate you would be. Too many of you seem completely ready for institution of Marshall Law for even the most minor of events, and many are far too complacent in our democracy to realize what freedom really is. Being arrested for not walking fast enough and/or gathering is beyond reason. Racism is the only explanation. And, for all those who have problems with the party afterward being held in the bar - get a life, mind your own business, and quit telling people how they ought to live...
Posted by: JC on Jun 19, 2007 at 05:25 PM
To everyone that does not know the couple, do not judge them because you have no right to. You do not know if they are "classy" or not. You need to worry about yourself and your family. I know the family of the bride and know for a fact that they are wonderful people and have been told several times that Carlos is a very polite and respectable young man. You should mind your own business because I'm sure you would not appreciate it if it was your family.
Posted by: clarence on Jun 19, 2007 at 05:11 PM
chris AMEN ! it would be hours if a crime was called in before any police would arrive. I work in town and its impossible to get apoliceman when we need one we are just 2 blocks away from the gity building.
Posted by: Joe Citizen on Jun 19, 2007 at 04:50 PM
You know, w/all the misconceptions, raw comments, pre-judging, and all, seems to me that the majority of you folks needs some serious education about race relations/stereotyping. I have never heard in all of my 50 yrs such hatred!!! "You People" are in dire need of re-education. Not comments f/your environment, family, peers, etc..from which most of you acquired your beliefs. It's so sad that you can, in fact, be so downright ignorant about people of another "hue" or color for you uneducated bigots...do you know what that means? That's one reason West Virginia is the brunt of so many jokes to the rest of the nation. Yes, racism is everywhere! If you want respectability and knowledge, it starts at home or the "holler", as you dumb folks put it. Wake up and smell the roses, this is the 20th century, not back in the so-called "Jim Crow" days. Any and all comments encouraged!!!!!
Posted by: Kilo on Jun 19, 2007 at 04:36 PM
There's outrage because the couple held their wedding in a church and then went to a bar. What about outrage that the bride was wearing a white wedding dress? I'm sure she has been "taken to brown town" on more than one occasion.
Posted by: Kevin on Jun 19, 2007 at 04:12 PM
Nichole...I didnt even know they were black. Why would you say because they were black they were thugs? What does color have to do with any of this. If you go to a bar and it is time for it to close....you leave. When the police tell you to move...you move. The color of your skin does not have any thing to do with it. Fact: They did not follow the rules (leaving the club on time) and (following police instructions). Therefore they broke the law and the law is for everyone white or black. I got married in Huntington and went to a bar and I did not go to jail because I followed the rules. I am not a thug. I learned to tell time and follow instructions in first grade. Her group did not follow the rules and she was with them....so I say "run with a pack of thugs and you will be treated like a thug".
Posted by: Sandy on Jun 19, 2007 at 04:08 PM
Tara and Carlos.. I wish you only the best after this crazy situation. May the rest of your days be boring! I hope you get through all this and have the wonderful life you deserve =)
Posted by: chris on Jun 19, 2007 at 03:57 PM
The HPD had to plan on making arrest that night... otherwise why was half of the police force there when there wasn't even a crime called in...
Posted by: NICHOLE ADKINS on Jun 19, 2007 at 03:42 PM
Run with a pack of thugs? You really need to do some research buddy. These men are FAR FROM THUGS! These are education well rounded young men. That was the most racists comment I have heard in a very long time. They weren't shooting, cussing, or fighting they were trying to leave the bar together. I guess because she was with black men she was with thugs. How very INTELLIGENT you must be!!!!
Posted by: Robert on Jun 19, 2007 at 03:39 PM
When police give you a directive, you are to follow quickly and without question. They are there to maintain and control the situation hopefully without incident. Help the police and just do as instructed!
Posted by: Olive on Jun 19, 2007 at 03:39 PM
I have know Tara family all my life and are like family, they are the nicest people you will ever know. Some of these comments are from narrow minded, ignorant people who are judging and do not know her.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 19, 2007 at 03:28 PM
Just stating the facts doesn't mean casting the first stone! No one is perfect. But the truth is the truth.
Posted by: kevin on Jun 19, 2007 at 02:59 PM
maybe its good tara be introduced to the WV criminal justice system now. probably aint the last time she will see the inside of their fine establishments. run with a pack of thugs...you will get treated like a thug.
Posted by: Leslie on Jun 19, 2007 at 02:38 PM
While reading the comments that were posted I feel hurt and dissapointed at some of the awful comments that were made; Some stating why do Blacks pull the "race card" and some talking about sin. I ask you who talk about sin if you know the word then let he who is without sin cast the first stone. I ask the ones talking about the "race card" if you really think racism isn't real then you need to wipe your eyes and reopen them. Carlos is my cousin, more like my big brother, and I love Tara like a sister. This was a wonderful day of family and friends getting together to celebrate a union of two wonderful people that God has blessed with something special. I was up until 6 o'clock in the morning with Carlos' mother and aunts trying to find out why the weeding party was arrested. I read a comment from someone named Billy who said that he heard the cops tell the weeding party to move several times, guess what you weren't arrested and obviously you didn't move if you were there long enough to hear the police tell them to keep moving. This is something that I never wish on anybody I pray that God blesses Carlos and Tara's marraige and I also pray for the officer's. If their actions were racially motivated I hope that God deals with there hearts so that this will never happen to anyone again, black or white.
Posted by: Nichole Adkins on Jun 19, 2007 at 02:35 PM
I just found out some more information there was were also many many other people arrested the same night; for the same thing, however; these people also say that the HPD did not read them their rights nor tell them why they were being arrest! They also say that they were forcefully arrested; even though they were not resisting arrest!!! So whether this was racially motivated (which i still believe it was) or not there is not doubt abouit; these police man where out of line. I can assure you that these people have already began the legal procedures to sue the county. =)
Posted by: Cousin of the Bride on Jun 19, 2007 at 02:27 PM
Deputy Todd Veazey likes to lean against parking meters! I never knew that was a problem. I've known Tara forever, she's not the closest cousin, but I KNOW HER. She was raised in an excellent family whom everyone knows and was taught right. They all went in together, and were all leaving together, Police Officers...don't you know these days how girls get raped leaving bars? How grown men get shot at just because? You of all people ought to know that they would naturally wait on the whole group to leave together, ESPECIALLY if there were some not from Huntington. Who cares if some were black and some were white they were doing what they were taught...to stay together. I myself am very personal when it comes to Huntington Cops, and all I can say, is I'm proud that the closness I have with one is no longer in Huntington. H took his wonderful skills to another state...
Posted by: Larry on Jun 19, 2007 at 02:16 PM
You break the law, you pay. When a policeman advises you to do something, even you don't like it, do it because he has a reason and is usually right.
Posted by: concerned "white" on Jun 19, 2007 at 02:00 PM
I am suppose to have a wedding in Huntington, WV coming up soon. Being of the "white race" does that mean I will not be arrested and have my picture posted all over the internet and TV.........Sorry folks I think Huntington KKK I mean PD screwed up!
Posted by: TL on Jun 19, 2007 at 01:28 PM
I am truly embarrassed to be a resident of Huntington WV. I can't believe that people can be so ignorant towards their fellow man. Racism is rampant in Huntington towards more than one race. I find it ridiculous that I can't do something as simple as pump gas or go to a downtown restaurant without being hit up by a panhandler for money because he's "hungry". If you drive around the block you can see the same "bum" going into the local carryout to buy beer and walk down the street drinking it from a brown bag. You can see countless drug deals being made and prostitutes flagging down cars anytime of the day or night. Oh and lest I forget the great HPD protecting us from the dangerous meter maids driving illegal cars on our city streets. What a joke! I see nothing wrong with family and friends gathering to dance and celebrate such a happy occasion. Just because it was held at a club doesn't mean it was a drunken brawl. These kids chose to have a tasteful and meaningful celebration and I commend them for it. I am very sorry for the newlyweds that their special day was ruined by the haughty, absurd force that we refer to as the HPD. I wish I had the means to relocate to a city that has it together, where you can feel safe and proud to say that you are a member of their community. What must we do to turn our city back around, instead of the police turning there heads?
Posted by: MWF on Jun 19, 2007 at 01:23 PM
I can't help but wonder if this would have become such a hot spot if Quincy Wilson weren't there. It makes me wonder if it's not getting all of this attention because of that fact.
Posted by: concerned caucasian on Jun 19, 2007 at 01:15 PM
Once again the "powers-that-be" have overreacted to the "out-of-town" drug and violence situation with innapropriate action. Hopefully those unlawfully imprisoned will follow through with official complaints and finally lawsuits. Heads need to roll to make the community just again.
Posted by: Lynne on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:56 PM
Racism my butt! it is the white man that is descriminated against in today's society. Do we get to have organizations that only we can tout???We do not have the United White College Fund, Miss White America,etc. How can one race get by with it when one can't?? I know you probably won't put this on your website because of stirring up feelings. I am so sick and tired of blacks complaining all the time. You actually get preferential treatment because of the color of your skin.
Posted by: Tom on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:47 PM
Can't we all just get along?
Posted by: sarah on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Simon, I am aware of that Bible story. Those times are bibical, at time when there was not pure clean water, a time when this was the culture. Here in America, most drink for "fun", getting trashed. The bible also says...Proverbs 20.1 -" Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." Proverbs 23:20 "Be not among windbibbers" Proverbs 23:32 "At last it biteth like a serpent and stingeth like an adder" There are many more...one verse in 2 Corinthians 6:17 "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing, and I will welcome you" I am not trying to say that they are going to Hell for a drink. I am saying this counrty was founded on Christian principles and it is sin that has brought this nation to where we are now! As far as WWJD...I am certain that Jesus himself would stay clear of the whole "Bar" scene. If it isn't pleasing to the Lord or bringing Him glory why even do it?
Posted by: Matt on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:29 PM
I am wondering...People say that the men in the wedding party were from out of town and some had not seen each other in years and wanted to continue the celebration .... Then why wouldn't they want to go back to either the bride's home or the groom's home so they would be able to catch up on old times? Why go to a bar, where you can barely hear what people are saying because of the music while chuggin down a glass of beer. I feel sorry for the embarrassment this has caused the FAMILIES of the bride and groom. Maybe the Court system should have set their bonds a little higher!
Posted by: Curious on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:28 PM
I feel sorry for the bride - I'm sure she really appreciated her new in-laws taking this overboard and talking to the media and acting like this was all racially motivated....I'm sure her parents appreciate all the extra humiliation too - the fact is that if QW wasn't involved, this wouldn't have made the news. Sounds like they were in the wrong place at the wrong time....maybe on their anniversary they'll STAY HOME!!!
Posted by: TOM on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:52 AM
PLEASE QUIT PLAYING THE RACE CARD.GET OVER IT AND PAY THE PRICE FOR WHAT THEY DID. THE POLICE HAVE TO KEEP THINGS IN ORDER AND TAKE CONTROL OF THINGS, THATS THEIR JOB. BUT PLEASE QUIT PLAYING THE RACE CARD ITS GETTING OLD.IF ANYTHING THINGS ARE GETTING TO WHERE ITS REVERSE DISCRIMINATION. SO PLEASE QUIT CRYING.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:32 AM
HaHA! Ok so lets take the race card OUT! - Is it still ok to arrest someone for standing? They were told to get out of the club...not to not stand on the street. He was waiting for the rest of the party to come out. I think it is halirious how some of you people can say that arresting someone for not moving fast enough is ok. If that would have been you I am pretty sure you would be outraged that you were being arrest for waiting for your group. I think it is a shame that these outstanding young men come to huntington to enjoy and celebrate their friends wedding and all they learn is that people in huntington are racist and if not racist absolutely ridiculous. It is obvious that people who still say "the whites" and "the blacks" have to be a little racist. This isnt about miss america this is about a little town with good people but the bad people our constantly making us look like racist uneducated rednecks! It is a shame. And who is to say that the bride and groom SHOULDNT go to a bar afer their reception? NO ONE! If that is where they chose to celebrate this occasion that is completly their decision and no one can say it was wrong. These are grown men and women. I am getting married in August and if we didn't have to leave to fly out of here that night inorder to make it to our cruise in time; we would indeed be doing the exact same thing they did. As far as the attacks on ENVY- I dont think this has anything to do with their bar or the people who run that bar. It is the nicest bar in Huntington, however; ignorant people ruin anything nice this town ever trys to establish. These people are good people and did not deserve this treatment. The HPD should be ashamed at how they carried themselves as professionals!
Posted by: billy on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:32 AM
Im soo tired of the race thing ol yea the police were sitting outside ENVY and said hey look there's some black to arrest! Listen to how stupid you people are acting!! If it was a group of whites arrested we wouldnt have heard anything about this!! Blacks want to play the race thing anytime they dont get there way! They come to bars wearing pants that are 5 sizes to big for them and shirts that look like dresses and guess what they say when they cant get in.. you all are raciest! and our response always is.. If we were then why is the black guy in front of you dressed nice getting in. They never have a response then!!!
Posted by: Chuck on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:19 AM
I agree that in todays society we do have civilian and police officers that are racist. but i ask you one thing. has anybody ever seen the documentaries in which the blacks have been asked "Did you committ the crime?" and almost all them answered yes. Do you watch the news in which they say yes i committed the crime, for one reason or the other but yet they still want to play the race card. i myself have a lot of black friends some of them who have been in trouble with the law, but i have never ever heard them cry racial. if you are going play with fire then you are going to get burnt. i have one other question, when a black police officer arrests a black individual can you explain to me how that is racial? and how come it is not racial when a black officer arrest a white person? i think we just need to look at each other as a human and forget the race issue. like rodney king said "can't we all just get along?"
Posted by: Yoakim on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:56 AM
The wedding party should have dispersed. They probably did not like the way the cops handled it by cursing and pushing however.
Posted by: Simon on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:48 AM
Sarah, if you remember, Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. So, the wedding party was fully aware of WWJD when they went to the bar. Those in biblical times celebrated with wine and revelry too.
Posted by: kc on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:45 AM
To Nichole then move!
Posted by: Concerned on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:43 AM
I don't understand this.... the couple were married in a CHURCH, but decided to celebrate in a BAR? I am so sorry for the parents of this couple. I can only imagine the story they will try to tell their children, if they are so blessed!
Posted by: Outsider on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:25 AM
After reading everyones comments of what happened and why they were arrested, lets see they were told to keep walking and said they werent walking fast enough?Well didnt they say Quincy was arrested while leaning against a parking meter????? So I take it he wasnt walking at all, I feel like the Police have to control a situation and keep it from becoming a huge crowd just lingering outside, to flip this situation around.......say the police did nothing and the crowd gathered as I have witnessed at several clubs on 4th avenue and there was a fight and gunfire and the bride was shot and killed ,then it would be headlines lik "Huntington cops do mnothing to control crowd leaving Nightclub" ! So take the race card out of the equation and dont lean on parking meters when your told to keep moving and leave the area Period black blue white green or yellow follow orders from someone who has the potential to arrest your ars!
Posted by: JNC on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:22 AM
If you were in their shoes you would say the same thing, why were only blacks arrested? Another thing these kids were not driving or going to need to drive their hotel that they were staying was right across the street. Why would they need to run across the street to their hotel after the club lets out? Why were there police patty wagons outside the club waiting? The Huntington police mission is to protect and serve. I think the police went above the law to arrest people that were walking too slow. Remember the wedding guest were from many parts of the country and would not have to opportunity to see each other for a long time again. And for the comment to be stated by a police officer "We are going to arrest us some drunks tonight", was their plan. I hope the group sues the city!!
Posted by: Jess on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:13 AM
Racism exists because minorities want it too. "Some" of them anyway. Its to easy to lash out with this famous line and get what you want. I guess this type of thing is just what the "White Folk" has got to put up with since they did have "black folk" as slaves like how long ago??? The whites of today didn't have slaves...why do we always got to be the ones that are racist?? I know some blacks that aren't that friendly toward whites...for what reason. Just because we are white. These people need to get over it! If whites still demonstrate racism it is probably news like this that angers them. I am not racist. I have black friends, mexican friends. But I have to admitt...this is starting to tick me off!
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:03 AM
Its amazing that people what to get married in a beautiful church and then party at a bar! Umm... Why not just get married in the bar???
Posted by: Kevin on Jun 19, 2007 at 09:58 AM
Perhaps the reason there is a constant outcry of racial disparity because SOME people are so convinced there is no racisim that they automatically assume that it doesn't happen! Maybe some of you that have posted here should open your eyes, and make sure that your own feelings, and predjudice aren't contributing to a negative situation! All african americans aren't criminals, just like all whites aren't racist.
Posted by: Mike on Jun 19, 2007 at 09:57 AM
The KKK is alive and well in WV and I know that for a fact. Here in the county I live in my best friend joined the PD and was asked to join the KKK.... he refused. I can name about 10 people in our town that are card carrying Klan members. The 911 call in the newsreport video pretty much says alot to me. The caller compares the police to the KKK and mentions that they were arresting the people right as they came out of the bar. I have met and spoken with Mr. Wilson on more than one occasion and have found him to be polite and very articulate. I will be interested to see what comes of the court proceedings.
Posted by: Sue on Jun 19, 2007 at 09:33 AM
COME ON!!!! I am also sick and tired of all the racism. Do the whites have an only white Miss America? No but boy the blacks sure do and they do not get a word said bout that!!!! Maybe we (the whites) should start yelling about that also. I am so sick of them saying racism every time they get in trouble. As I recall there are alot of whites that get in trouble to. Come on this is 2007. Quit crying and pay the price for what you do wrong.
Posted by: Nichole on Jun 19, 2007 at 09:23 AM
It is amazing to me how quick people are to say that they usec the race card! I have tons of black friends and a few of them have been arrested and never used the "race card.", and the statement made that " Wouldn't it be a better world if we just abolished discrimination laws, if there were no laws then there would be no discrimination. " is so ridiculous and is pretty much saying "Im a white person who has never been dicriminated against!!!!! If this was an out right arrest why was it done so forcefully? Why were the police laughing and calling these people names? Why was pepper spray used AFTER handcuffs were put on a probably 115 lbs woman. I must say I totally agree with Jeannie. They arrested 14 people that night ALL BLACK GUYS and they white girls including the bride. The bride was charged with "failure to vacate" I guess she wasnt walking as fast as they would have liked so they handcuffed and pepper sprayed her. As far as the comments about "they were not targeted because of their interacial marriage, common people it's 2007 thats a common thing. WRONG! The percentage of interacial marriages is this country at the end of 2006 was only 6%!! Most people in this area are uneducated, ignorant, and racists. I have known Tara since I was extremely young; her sister and I grew up together. Tara has always been an outstanding athlete and role model. She coached buddy basketball for years; along many other positive things. I am proud to say I know Tara, however; I am not proud to say that I live in Huntington, WV!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 19, 2007 at 09:16 AM
Stay out of Bars! Period. Grow up and do something worthy of your time. Just because something is legal doesn't make it right!!!! To Sarah: The truth hurts some ppl and they can't stand when they are wrong. It is sin that causes junk like this!!
Posted by: Jeannie on Jun 19, 2007 at 08:21 AM
I am ashamed for the people posting on this site that racism no longer exists, and that this family is using the "race" card. One comment noted that "of course they broke the law, they were arrested." This line of thought is dangerous to our society. I am a white person and I am ashamed for the nature of the comments here. All you have to do is re-read this site to discover how racist our society still is.
Posted by: K on Jun 19, 2007 at 08:12 AM
The fact of the matter is that I've been out at nightclubs where the police have said move it along and not everybody moved along, but they weren't arrested for it. This all sounds a little fishy to me. And as for the people who talk about pulling the race card, nobody's pulling anything. We're just stating the obvious. White people who say that NEED TO WALK IN THE SHOES of a black person for one day and I bet you'll be singing a different tune.
Posted by: Mike on Jun 19, 2007 at 08:06 AM
"Mommy, Mommy, the big man wif handcuffs arrested me cause I gots black skin!" Boo-hoo...Every time a person other than caucasion gets arrested, that's one of the first things out of their mouths. Wouldn't it be a better world if we just abolished discrimination laws, if there were no laws then there would be no discrimination. If the police said 1 time, to keep moving and any person didn't "keep moving", I think he should've been allowed to take his billy club and crack people upside the head a few times with it. So if the police told the crowd not stop, and the wedding party stopped, they should also be charged with police endargement. Pay attention people, do what your told, and big deal if it was their wedding. So should that also mean that after they said their vows, they could step outside in their tux's and sell drugs, and the cops shouldn't be allowed to do anything, cause they are black, pretty criminals who just got married?
Posted by: Joe EER on Jun 19, 2007 at 07:30 AM
Was Bernie "Beer Bottle" Morris Or Rafael Addison involved?? How about Playstation Bradshaw?? Come on Marsha fans, you really don't wanna go there.
Posted by: Here we go again on Jun 19, 2007 at 06:35 AM
You know, all of this could have been avoided if the police were better trained. While in the Academy, they should have to memorize the list of people whom the rules do not apply to. I'm a minority, you can't arrest me. Hey, it's my birthday, I'm allowed to break the rules. But officer, it's my wedding night, I shouldn't have to follow the rules. Really HPD, trying to hold all accountable for their actions regardless of race, creed, and gender? I'm so disappointed in you. You should know better than that.
Posted by: Brian on Jun 19, 2007 at 04:34 AM
I totally agree with A-CAT's comments down the page a bit. Instead of all of HPD standing outside the clubs waiting to beat up on the drunks(trust me i've seen it i use to work in the clubs myself) why don't you do some real police work and get some of these crack heads and hookers off the streets. I have a woman and her son that DEAL right out of their house next door to me. I know of guys that i went to school with that have been arrested for drug/weapons possession....yet they're right back out on the street. Explain that one " Big Boys in Blue) and if you say that they are all informants i'm going to scream!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 19, 2007 at 04:12 AM
To Sarah: Seriously, listen to yourself. and Shut up. What these people choose to do with their lives is honestly none of anyone's business. They were all people of legal drinking age. They had their wedding, they wanted to continue their celebration with their family and friends, and considering the reception only lasted til 12, they had to take the celebration elsewhere. Just because they were not "vacating the area" fast enough, they were arrested. Too bad about fifteen minutes before the bar closed, a cop told a couple of people they better hurry and leave because they were about to "round them up some drunks." The Huntington Police department is just a big joke. They stand outside and hide behind their badge. Whether this arrest was racially motivated or not, the arrests were ridiculous. Just because things happen at other bars, a group of people were arrested at Envy. Maybe the cops of Huntington should spend more time in front of the other clubs in Huntington instead of the whole squad standing out front of the "safest" club in huntington. Everyone needs to grow up. They were legal to drink. They were out to have a good time. Nobody was driving, nobody was hurting anyone or causing a scene. They were simply waiting on the rest of the wedding party to get out of the bar so they could all leave together. Didn't know it was against the law to wait on your friends. I guess that's just a word of advice for everyone going to the bars on the weekend, either don't go to Envy, or once the bar closes, run as fast as you can or they'll put you in cuffs.
Posted by: bw on Jun 19, 2007 at 01:18 AM
This is not the Q i know and it sure sounds like someone needed to create a bit of drama. So sorry for the wedding party its guest and the families who have to put up with this. Cheers ... maybe after the truth comes up the Police Officers involved can pay for a honeymoon. ;)
Posted by: 60 yr. old white male on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:54 AM
the HPD is a discrace....end of story!
Posted by: So Sick Of IT on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:33 AM
Why is everything about race? What abou the fact I was bartending, minding my own business, and because the music I selected on the jukebox got me beaten severely by 3 black men and 2 black women? Their comment to the cops when asked why the did it-We just didn't like the way the white b**** looked!! So don't cry to me about race!! I had several facial bones broken, ribs and more, and not one of them have faced charges to this day. Police was only to catch one of the women and the rest got away! We had cameras, but wouldn't you know police didn't recover the tapes. So stop whining and crying about race and that you are targets! I was a target, working to pay my bills and support my kids. Sorry, I am not racist, but if that had been 5 white people beat another race the way I was we would still be in jail, because they would have cried it was about race!! If they broke the law, then they should be arrested-white or black!
Posted by: Sis on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:22 AM
I am white and it is plain to me after reading the comments from people that were there, that this had to be racially motivated...especially in how they treated the bride...even though the bride was white she married black and was apparently being punished for that...it is quite normal for couples and families to go somewhere after the reception to visit etc...leaving at closing means nothing and should not necessarily send a red flag to police that everyone is trying to start trouble...maybe in this case the trouble was the police and not the individuals involved...the police over reacted when it was not necessary...yet when you need them to react, they are never around.....strange, huh?
Posted by: A-Cat on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:17 AM
A few things...I'm not saying this is about race...I'm saying this about the way the HPD treats people out late in Huntington. I am a white woman and I've been treated the EXACT same way. The HPD needs to be more respectful and not use their power for excess force when it's not needed. And you CAN go to bar and not participate in SIN. Since when is hanging out with your friends, NOT drinking (some of us don't drink in bars), dancing and laughing a sin? It's not. For the most part you all don't know these people or their families, so why don't you stop sining and stop passing judgement on others.
Posted by: Cindy on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:15 AM
So what if it had been a white man he wouldn't have had to been told to leave more than once. This was just a way for them to get attention couldn't they find a better way besides on your honeymoon why would u wan't to be with other people besides your spouce.
Posted by: concerned on Jun 19, 2007 at 12:01 AM
To everyone who thinks she/he may have the right opinion on this situation, that's just what it is, an opinion!!!! We were not there, we do not know what happened, it seems to be a he said they said case. So just stop with all of these ridiculous remarks and let the truth come out.
Posted by: Simon Peter on Jun 18, 2007 at 11:47 PM
Sarah, in Jesus' time people also celebrated weddings with drinking and revelry. Have you forgotten that he changed water into wine? So the partiers were very conscious of WWJD in my opinion.
Posted by: Duke on Jun 18, 2007 at 11:46 PM
I would say the situation is less about race and more about the police on a power trip. The cops do this stuff and are at times in the wrong but are protected by their "brothers" in the police force. They are tough when they are standing behind a badge and pepper spray.
Posted by: TJ on Jun 18, 2007 at 11:41 PM
Sarah you are an idiot. Bars are sin JESUS CHRIST WOMAN it was wedding just because they dont have the same views as you and like to go out to bars to celebrate doesnt mean they are sinning. you are rediculous.
Posted by: sherry on Jun 18, 2007 at 11:39 PM
that's the way it is with color people they think they can do what ever they want & when they want & get by with it. & the police show them wrong.
Posted by: Sarah on Jun 18, 2007 at 10:30 PM
People need to see the underlying fact here...SIN! This is all that it comes down to. If we would all live our lives for him and avoid sinful places like bars, we then wouldn't have to try and defend anyone or their actions. The Bible says to separate ourselves from the world and their sinful ways. Live your life for Christ and you wont be in these types of situations. There is no such thing as a "clean" fun night at bar. As for it being a "racial" situation... I think that is crap! If a white man gets in trouble with the cops is it a racial problem?? No.. I don't think so. It is 2007 and this excuse has been used way to much!!! As for classy...no I don't think any of this messy is worthy of a defination like the word classy. My husband knows at man at work that says everytime he goes downtown he gets into it with the police and he is white. The police may be wrong sometimes but the fact is that they are the officers and you aren't. If you try to interfere with police business DUH you probably will get pepper sprayed!
Posted by: billy on Jun 18, 2007 at 10:11 PM
Here we go blacks dont get there way and they start the ol race thing, I was there the police asked them to leave 4 times and they just stood there. So guess what your getting arrested! Duh!!! White people were arrested too, maybe we should start the race thing!
Posted by: William on Jun 18, 2007 at 10:04 PM
I think the crux of the matter is that the City of Huntington should hire more minority officers and not just hire from Wayne and Barboursville or hire a Police Chief that follows the status quoi.
Posted by: kristen on Jun 18, 2007 at 10:02 PM
Im so tired of hearing about racial this racial that! There is never trouble at ENVY Those people were asked to walk several times and they just looked at police like duh? Why do Police ask people to walk? So there isnt thousands of people standing on sidewalks out side of clubs at 3 in the morning!! Is it raciest? NO thats just what happens when you dont listen!!!!
Posted by: Elaine on Jun 18, 2007 at 09:48 PM
If newlyweds want to spend time with their relatives (SOME OF WHICH THEY HAVEN'T SEEN IN YEARS) and the first night of their WEDDING continuing their celebration IT IS THEIR PEROGATIVE!!! IF YOU WEREN'T THERE OR HAVE NEVER FELT OR EXPERIENCED DISCRIMINATION OF ANY SORT - YOU NEED NOT COMMENT. THE STORY YOU SAW ON THE NEWS DID NOT COVER THE WHOLE INCIDENT. THE WEDDING PARTY DID NOT CAUSE ANY PROBLEMS WHILE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE CLUB. THE CLUB WAS CLOSING AND ONCE THEY GOT OUTSIDE AS THEY WERE WALKING AWAY FROM THE CLUB (ALONG WITH ALL THE OTHER PATRONS - HENCE THE LARGE CROWD YOU READ ABOUT) THE POLICE CAUSED THE PROBLEM WHEN THE JUMPED THE PEOPLE ONE BY ONE FROM BEHIND - PUTTING THEM IN THE CHOKE HOLD. IF YOU, YOUR SISTER, YOUR DAUGHTER, YOUR NIECE, YOUR COUSIN, YOUR WIFE, WAS A NEW BRIDE - HOW WOULD YOU RESPOND IF SHE WAS SHOVED AND PEPPERED SPRAYED FOR NO REASON - JUST ASKING WHY EVERYONE AROUND HER WAS BEING ARRESTED AND PLEADING FOR THE POLICE NOT TO ARREST HER HUSBAND. THIS WAS A CARELESS AND INSENSITIVE ACT ON THE HUNTINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THERE SHOULD BE REPERCUSSSIONS - THE HUNTINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES. WOULD ANY OF THOSE OFFICERS WANT THEIR SISTER, DAUGHTER, GRANDDAUGHER, NIECE, COUSIN, WIFE, A NEW BRIDE TO REMEMBER HER WEDDING DAY WITH THE MEMORY OF PAIN AND BURNING OF HER EYES AND FACE, SITTING IN A CELL THAT REEKS OF WHO KNOWS WHAT? WOULD ANY ONE FOR THAT MATTER?
Posted by: bubba on Jun 18, 2007 at 09:42 PM
The police were doing exactly what the City of Huntington and State of WV want them to do. Bars are to close at a certain time and people are to leave at a certain time. The downtown bar scene is a big pain in the rear for the Huntington Police. Everyone has a little alcohol in them and they think they should be able to do as they wish. But, once again, the City, State, and alchol beverage control commission say the bars are to be closed and people gone. I dont hear mass citizens of Huntington complaining about the police efforts in closing bars and dispersing people. Want to know why? Because, that is what the citizens want the Police to do...... If people would act and drink like responsible adults, this would not have been a problem. Cant wait to hear what happens at the Anniversary!!!!
Posted by: S on Jun 18, 2007 at 09:42 PM
The couple was not going "bar hoping" after the reception - they just wanted to dance have agood time with their family and friends that were in town from out of state. they come out of the bar, ready to leave and get screamed at by 15 "police officers" to "keep f***ing walking, or they'll arrest everyone"....?? so i guess they just weren't walking fast enough...its so obvious this was racially targeted.... the force they used on these people was so un-called for - after putting the bride ( a 135 pound young lady ) in a choke hold and then putting handcuffs on her, they pepper spray her while her hands are behind her back..????!!! tell me why that was necessery...! HPD seriously have issues that need to be worked out.... Getting arrested for not walking away fast enough...??? give me a break.
Posted by: Truth Hurts on Jun 18, 2007 at 09:28 PM
Why is it ALWAYS "Racially Motivated" everytime a person of African decent is arrested or don't get their way ?
Posted by: Mike on Jun 18, 2007 at 09:04 PM
The HPD are real sticklers when things happen downtown, and rightfully so. As indicated in the article, there have been stabbings, shootings and a lingering drug problem in the town, and I, for one, am glad they use a heavy hand in these situations. When you party until midnight at a wedding reception, then keep the celebration going until 3am by bar hopping (bride, groom and all), you're asking for trouble. Whenever someone is arrested for something like this, of course they're going to defend themselves of the arrest any way they know how; so, the allegations of "racial profiling" doesn't surprise me, and very well won't stick, nor do they need to. I just hope these people don't tie up Cabell Co. courts to lick their wounds. And does anyone see this connection..."Pacman" Jones, Chris Henry...then Quincy Wilson? Interesting.
Posted by: Joe Citizen on Jun 18, 2007 at 09:04 PM
The Huntington police force is made up of nothing but mainly uneducated rednecks. They've never been anywhere but Lincoln or Wayne counties and just want to beat up on someone to satify/justify their sadistic needs. Hey! If you want to be somebody, join a real police force or join the military. Then you all can show your manhood legally, w/the real enemy. Most of you are probably just cowards anyway. Stop hiding behind the badge. You make a mockery of the police force!!!
Posted by: concerned on Jun 18, 2007 at 08:44 PM
Dear anonymous, Where did you get the couple was bar hopping? Just because they were in another location AFTER their georgeous wedding reception continuing their celebration, does this mean they are bad people? NO!!!!!!!!! Boy, the next time you go somewhere you better rethink you surroundings, someone may mistake you for something else!!!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 18, 2007 at 08:38 PM
To yoradummy, Boy, that name suits you!!!!! So are you saying that these people did not have the right to continue their fun with the wedding party at a different location?
Posted by: K on Jun 18, 2007 at 08:23 PM
To any white person who said that us colored folks need to stop throwing the race card and that this is 2007, I say open up your eyes and smell the coffee. Look at the comments that you are making and you will see that racism still exists. You act like just because we're not living in the 1900s that America is the land of the racially just. I'm sorry to tell you, but you're living in a fairy tale, because people get mistreated all of the time because of the color of their skin, even in Huntington. I'm black and its happened to me plenty of times and I've lived in Huntington for more than 10 years.
Posted by: Beth on Jun 18, 2007 at 08:16 PM
I don't see why it is anyone's business where they went after their reception nor do I think it is wrong. I know alot of people who got married and wanted to go out on the town, big deal. I dont know any of these people but it sounds like to me that the police was in the wrong here.
Posted by: yora dummy on Jun 18, 2007 at 08:09 PM
I can't believe that since the police did everything under the sun wrong that someone doesn't have video of their wrongdoings from a video cellphone. Does the bar have video surveillance? Oh wait, that might make the bungle and the wedding party goers look bad. never mind
Posted by: The Truth on Jun 18, 2007 at 08:00 PM
You know, if wv is so bad then leave! Who cares if it was their wedding night? Obviously they broke the law or they wouldn't have went to jail. Who cares if the bride was cap stunned? She broke the law. Why is it that every time a black person gets arrested it is racially motivated. Haven't all you Jesse Jackson followers learned from the Duke Lacross incident? Stop blaming race everytime someone acts like an idiot and gets arrested. Race huh? Wasn't the bride white? Also other white folk were arrested as well at the same incident. What are the white people? I got an idea, maybe it was this crazy white on white violence, or more than likely JUST SOME HARD WORKING MEN AND WOMEN DOING THEIR JOB!
Posted by: Nate on Jun 18, 2007 at 07:30 PM
If QW was standing beside a parking meter, maybe they got him for illegal parking.
Posted by: A-Cat on Jun 18, 2007 at 07:26 PM
I have been to ENVY several times and other clubs in the Huntington area...I have been spoken to poorly by Huntington police officers and watched as other people have been handled roughly and I have also made a phone call to 911 because of how I saw a Huntington police officer treat a young man outside of a Huntington bar. This treatment has gone too far. I understand you are a police officer and it is your job to enforce the law, but as Huntington's drug crimes and shotings keep growing, you all are out at bars treating young people poorly for not walking fast enough out of the club doors. People who go to bars are NOT scum and low-life, we are someone's sons and daughters who want to meet with our friends and dance and enjoy life. We are not always drinking and should not be considered drunks who deserve this treatment. I personally know the bride and have known her since 1st grade...she is a bright and very nice human being who didn't deserve the treatment she or her husband received. My message is to the Huntington police department...you should be trying to make Huntington a safer place to be and focus on the REAL crimes in the area, instead of singling out young people who are just having a clean, fun time. And remember, those young people who are out could very well be your children or your children's friends. Do unto others as you would do unto yourself. Would you pepper spray your daughter on her wedding night? Would you slam your son's head onto a brick wall while hand cuffing him because he wasn't walking fast enough? I don't think so.
Posted by: Hadj on Jun 18, 2007 at 06:55 PM
Who are you folks to decide if one should go home or elsewhere other than a nightclub? To: Anonymous-the more you talk, the more you show your downright ignorance. Oh! Tell me, what's a "normal" wedding? Explain to me why should they had to spend their wedding night in jail? Do you believe everything that the cops say or do? I bet if it were you on the receiving end of it, you'd may learn a thing or two about "reality". Better yet, just shut up!!!
Posted by: anonymous on Jun 18, 2007 at 06:52 PM
Welcome to Southern West Virginia Mr. Wilson. Congratulations you have met the notorious group of racist idiots who are so set on blaming anyone of a different skin tone for everything involving a gun. No wonder they can't put a name to those who shot and killed people at the gas stations a few years ago. NO one of darker skin must have been close. Southern "Holer" mentality earns WV its reputation for stupid barefoot hillbillies. With idiots like the cops who like to arrest darker skin tones and residents who automatically blame all crime on darker skin tones, why not make WV look even worse.
Posted by: virginia on Jun 18, 2007 at 06:29 PM
it is things like that incite riots about racial issues. i have lived here a long time and i have never had any racial issue, nor has many huntington residents.
Posted by: Alan on Jun 18, 2007 at 06:14 PM
My buddy was also arreste for "disorderly conduct" leaving the same club Sat. night. Was in there w/ Wilson and the newly weds. As leaving the club he stoped at the desk to get his pocket knife from the front desk that they had taken when he walked in, and had told him to stop and get it back. The owner of the club was in the room right inside the door when the police grabbed him and booked him. He has not been drinking and told the officer what he was doing. The Huntington police are letting there titles go to their heads and are under the assumption that they can do whatever they want. It is getting out of hand and just totally ridiculous
Posted by: Nichole on Jun 18, 2007 at 06:09 PM
and i also must agree with concerned... this is why Huntington needs a "Civilian/Law Enforcement" !!!!!!!!
Posted by: CC on Jun 18, 2007 at 05:57 PM
It is amazing to me that people in this town gossip so much. I work at a local club and it is not envy. Richard (the person making all the bad comments) is involved in other clubs in huntington, and all he is trying to do is ruin there name. He needs to worry about the clubs he has something to do with, because we can pull all public records of police calls and court cases about his two clubs
Posted by: yora dummy on Jun 18, 2007 at 05:57 PM
Racially motivated. yeah right. this must be a really bright couple to want to spend their wedding night around a filthy bar in Huntington in the company of drunks, bums, etc. Sounds like those arrested were not too bright.
Posted by: Jennifer on Jun 18, 2007 at 05:53 PM
To the comment of Richard, He must never go to Envy nightclub, because I go there all the time and have never seen anything go wrong. It is a fun and safe place to be. Unlike any other club in Huntington. *chicadees had shootings, saddle ridge had bouncers and managers that were arrested for beating people up, and other bars like the stabbing a week ago, and the shooting this week, none of these incidents happened at the Envy, because I was there.
Posted by: CHAD on Jun 18, 2007 at 05:48 PM
These comments are false, I go to the Envy Club every weekend and it is the safest club in the area. They have off duty sheriff deputies and a great security staff, they are the only club in Huntington that pats everyone down and checks purses for safety. It is the only club I will go to, because I feel completely safe there. Anyone can question the cops that work outside and they will tell you that nothing ever happens there. These comments are just rediculous.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 18, 2007 at 05:09 PM
Have to agree with other comments, who goes bar-hopping after their wedding? I doubt very seriously that the newly-weds were profiled as a mixed marriage...its 2007 people, that is a common thing now. Downtown huntington has its problems every weekend, just like any other city, and the wedding party was just in the wrong place at the wrong time...if this was a "normal" wedding, the newly-weds would have been somewhere else, by themselves...instead they spent they first night as a married couple in jail...which suits them right for causing problems downtown.
Posted by: Brittany on Jun 18, 2007 at 04:14 PM
I was at Envy when all of this occurred. Tara (the bride) is my cousin and I was a part of the wedding party. To the anonymous writer...the reception was held at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena until midnight. The bride and groom had family from out of town in for the wedding and did not want them to have to entertain themselves. We all went to Envy to continue the celebration. The arrests that were made were VERY racially motivated. The bride was only arrested because she tried to help her new husband when the cops brutally handled him. And what did she get? Pepper sprayed by a cop and taken to jail to spend her wedding night locked up for no reason. As for Quincy, he also did nothing wrong. He was standing by a parking meter on 4th Avenue when a cop came up to him and said "You are under arrest." The arresting officer (who was white) failed to mention what he was under arrest for. Quincy is a very nice, very quiet man. He was not talking to anyone or doing anything when he was arrested. He was simply waiting for the rest of our party to make their way out. Everyone was leaving Envy because it was 3am. Every other person was doing exactly what Quincy, Carlos, and Tara were doing. However they were singled out because of their skin color and made fun of by the police once they reached the jail. Someone needs to look into this matter because it was not a fair arrest. It made me embarrassed to be a citizen of the town of Huntington. You think that the police are supposed to be protecting the citizens but on this night they were not. Surely they had better things to do besides make these false arrests!
Posted by: Concerned on Jun 18, 2007 at 04:10 PM
Here we go again playing that ole race card. why is it they say they never did anything? i am sure the police didnt say oh there is some colored folks lets spray them and arrest them. sounds to me like Pac Man Jones has been training Quincy.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 18, 2007 at 03:37 PM
How was it racially motivated when there were 3 other people arrested not associated with this party and all of them white? There are shots fired calls and stabbings after the bars let out every single weekend. What part of move along and one's refusal to do so makes it racial? Grow up and take responsibility for your own behavior. I am so sick of people wanting to blame everyone but themselves for their own behavior.
Posted by: Dear Anonymous on Jun 18, 2007 at 03:34 PM
The wedding reception was not at a bar, it was at the Big Sandy Super Arena. I do believe the wedding party wanted to continue celebrating and dancing. CLASSY
Posted by: E on Jun 18, 2007 at 03:05 PM
So the police arrest 13 people who don't leave the club 'fast enough'? Obviously since they were in tuxedos, they must have been dangerous gang members or criminals. Police SUCK.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 18, 2007 at 03:03 PM
the ol' race card
Posted by: Concerned on Jun 18, 2007 at 02:42 PM
I was there when it happened. Yes, it was racially motivated by some whites who were starting trouble because of a mixed marriage. The wedding party was unjustifiably profiled and arrested because of their color. Again, this is why Huntington needs a "Civilian/Law Enforcement" review board to keep an eye on our police force. So Richard, you in fact, are wrong. Don't make accusations before you know the truth!!! In case you want to know, I'm 50 YR. old white man.
Posted by: Castor on Jun 18, 2007 at 02:37 PM
I mean it's still a free country right...If there were shots being fired why not go find and arrest the people with guns instead of a bride and groom? Seems like a trumped up charge if you ask me.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 18, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Disturb the wedding party? Who has their reception at a bar anyway? Classy...
Posted by: Elaine on Jun 18, 2007 at 02:02 PM
There is more to the story. What about the pepper spray used on the bride? What about the people arrested for questioning the police motive when no one did anything wrong?
Posted by: Derek on Jun 18, 2007 at 01:27 PM
this doesn't seem like Quincy. After meeting him @ Bartrum-Brown last year he seems like the least likely person to cause a scene especially with the Bengals run of legal problems/arrest records. Hope this turns out to be nothing serious for Q..
Posted by: richard on Jun 18, 2007 at 12:54 PM
The Envy Club is nothing but trouble. I've seen fights inside and out and police risk their lives each time they respond. Racially motivated? Leave it to a Bengal to abuse that excuse for violent behavior.
Posted by: ghandi on Jun 18, 2007 at 12:43 PM
lets disturb the wedding party because of shots nearby and because of a earlier in the week incident....doesnt sound good huntington police....
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