Fred Kerley’s Girlfriend Speaks Out About Arrest and Tasing on Miami Beach
The girlfriend of Team USA sprinter Fred Kerley is speaking out about what happened the night the athlete was arrested and Tased on Miami Beach.
What Happened
DJ Sky High Baby told NBC6 she and Kerley were walking to their car late Thursday night when they found it was blocked by a police vehicle.
“So as we tried to move around to our car, the police officer decided to push my boyfriend and move him out of the way, and it started a big fiasco,” she said.
According to the Arrest Report
According to an arrest report, officers were investigating an unrelated active police scene when Kerley approached the area and attempted to force his way through to his vehicle, which was parked nearby. Officers had told Kerley to go around the area, but Kerley began to argue with them, which led to a shoving match with police.
Body Camera Footage Released
Body camera footage released by Miami Beach Police shows Kerley arguing with a group of officers before the physical confrontation erupted. Kerley was wrestled to the ground, where an officer stuck him several times and then used a Taser on him, police said.
DJ Sky High Baby’s Account
“We were simply just trying to get to the car, we weren’t trying to obstruct justice or anything like that,” DJ Sky High Baby said. “It’s just crazy to the extent that it (took) four police officers to try to detain him. It was absolutely crazy.”
“We were in a good mood tonight,” DJ Sky High Baby said. “There was no reason or no type of aggression the police officer should have given him for him to have to respond like he did.”
Arrest and Tasing
Kerley was arrested for resisting an officer with violence. DJ Sky High Baby was also arrested for resisting an officer without violence.
Racial Profiling Allegations
DJ Sky High Baby felt they were targeted because of their race.
“It’s just really sad that you go on vacation out on Miami Beach, I was out with my company that I work with, and of a sudden, police just wanna target someone for being Black,” she said. “That’s what it was giving, honestly.”
Conclusion
The incident has raised concerns about racial profiling and excessive force by law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen what will happen to Kerley and DJ Sky High Baby as a result of their arrests.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Fred Kerley?
A: Kerley was arrested and Tased by Miami Beach Police after a physical confrontation erupted during an unrelated active police scene.
Q: What did DJ Sky High Baby say happened?
A: DJ Sky High Baby claimed that she and Kerley were simply trying to get to their car when they were blocked by a police vehicle, and that the officers acted aggressively towards them.
Q: Was DJ Sky High Baby also arrested?
A: Yes, DJ Sky High Baby was also arrested for resisting an officer without violence.
Q: Did Kerley resist arrest?
A: According to the arrest report, Kerley attempted to force his way through to his vehicle and argued with officers, leading to a shoving match with police.
Q: What is the investigation’s focus?
A: The investigation is ongoing, but it appears to be focused on the use of force by law enforcement and the allegations of racial profiling.
