Bodycam: Man Allegedly Assaults, Spits on Cops During Arrest for Violent Threats

Bodycam footage shows North Carolina cops arresting Devon Whitmire May 17 on a warrant for communicating violent threats to his family. The Asheville Police Department charged Whitmire with multiple counts of assault as a result of the incident shown on the bodycam. Local residents expressed outrage over the arrest after a bystander’s video showing a short clip of Whitmire being detained circulated on social media. A judge ordered the bodycam footage to be released to the public in response. The Law&Crime Network’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the controversial arrest. Reporter: Sierra Gillespie: #Bodycam #NorthCarolina #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: Sign Up For Law&Crime’s Daily Newsletter: Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Twitch: TikTok: @lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: Law&Crime Shorts: Channel B: Channel C: