Civil Rights Activist Merle Rutledge detained by Danville, Va Police Department for reporting mold to state and local officials!

Merle Rutledge Jr was detained today for reporting mold at Woodside Apartment complex by 10 of Danville, Va Police Department finest! 
Claim Notice for Merle Rutledge Jr detained and banned for reporting mold at Woodside Apartments in Danville, Va with the help of Danville, VA police
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City of Danville, Va
7 John Doe Officer including Hairston, Limpkins, and Supervisor
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Today 3/20/2014, I visited the Woodside Apartments to see John Doe tenant and will address whom at the appropriate time at about 2:30 to 3:30.  Officers entered John Doe Jessica apartment without consent with the assistance of the landlord name Chrissie to retrieve and seize Merle Rutledge Jr without a search or arrest warrant.  The officers informed Mr. Rutledge that he was on the ban list and was to come with them to the office.   Merle Rutledge Jr was never on any ban list and never been served any prior notice and this was a direct invasion of my privacy.  Merle Rutledge was not involved or about to be involved in any criminal activity.  Merle Rutledge was detained and taken straight to the Woodside Apartment rental office.  As a result Merle Rutledge Jr requested to be free to leave.  The officers did not answer and stated I had to stay until I was served with ban notice papers by the apartment complex.  They remained silent on the question for at least 10 minutes so when I was about to get up and leave. Chrissy, the landlord, blocked my path and than I ask the officers to have a supervisor come because I was in fear of offensive contact. Merle Rutledge was under durress and was under false imprisonment by the hands of the Danville, Va police department and the management Chrissy at the apartment complex in a building that Merle Rutledge had to be escorted into to remain.  Chrissy laughed when I brought up that she was retaliating against me when I stated that Suzanne Claxton, whom is her supervisor and also works for the parent company of the apartment complex when I told her that she had to told me to address all complaints or issues directly to her that may be of my concern. At no time did she state that I was banned from the apartment complex.   Chrissy stated to the officers that I was on the ban list and she had numerous complaints from tenants.  When I asked her to show me or the officers, she said it was for privacy concerns.   I ask the police officers had I commited any crime and repeated whether I was free to leave.  The officers remained silent and stated that I was being detained until the paper work got there.  The supervisor showed up about 20 to 30 minutes later.  He asked me what was going on and I explained to him what had happen that the officers illegally entered the residence that I was invited to go to based off information and assistance from the landlord which is highly illegal.  I told him this was retaliation for reporting mold in the apartments which can be a danger to guests as well as tenants.  Chrissy was out of control.  The supervisor asked Chrissy directly did she notify Mr. Rutledge independently that I was banned.  She first say yes and when officers in the room looked at her than she said no.  I do have this encounter recorded and the officers notified me that they was recording also. This was direct retaliation with the assistance of the Danville, Va police department.   She also wrote on the ban document the reason was because i was at the apartment complex without a tenant which was false and I would like for her to be arrested for making a false report in the presense of police officers and that tenants complained about me.  She has no proof of any complaints file or that I did anything criminal at the apartment complex.  This was defamation per se in front of sworn police officers and video from the premises will prove that I was there with a tenant with permission.  Also a police officer wrote on the ban document my name which was not part of his job while on duty.  I never presented any threat to the officers or the residential management and was only polite and asserted my rights.   The apartment complex has a policy that it has hired the Danville, Va Police Department, so their actions was under color of the law and of the apartment complex.  I have address complaints about mold in these apartments and this was no need to have this type of side show because I am Merle Rutledge Jr.  I feel very sorry for the officers that was involved in this mess but they still owed a duty to act in a reasonable and competent manner.  They was polite but these mistakes have to be corrected.
Claims Against the City of Danville, Va and the Woodside Apartment Complex 1.  Defamation per se by Chrissy and the Woodside Apartments in Danville, Va for making statements known to be false that could have put Mr. Rutledge in jail.  Documentation from the ban paper work proves this assertion.  I ask for $ 100,000 because under the respondeant superior theory than I can recover for the wrongful acts of employees against their employer.
2.  Unlawful search and seizure by the DAnville, Va Police Department officers by walking into a place without permission with the landlord to retrieve Merle Rutledge without a arrest or search warrant or any kind of cause to detain Mr. Rutledge and assert control over his freedom or movement.  3 officers entered without permission into the premises and unlawfully detain Merle Rutledge for a unnecessary amout of time.  A direct violation of Mr. Rutledge 4th and 14th Amendment rights to be free from unreasonable search and seizures.  Danville, Va Police Department had no reason to be involved in this matter unless Merle Rutledge refused to leave upon request and notice.  I ask for 100,000 in relief.
3.  I would like Chrissy to be arrested for making a false report to Danville, Va Police Department officers over the 911 call, dispatch call, and in documentation that she knew to be untrue and it was proven in front of the police officers that I had never been notified of any ban.  This includes Defamation per se
This is a claim notice and I ask for damages and a declaration that the Danville, Va Police Department violated my civil rights.   I want a full and lengthy investigation and I ask that this matter and all the information requested is brought to the March 24, 2014 meeting.

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“We all want justice in America for Joshua “Omar” Johnson of the City of Norfolk, Va

There are a lot of broken homes all across America. Families lives have been changed in a matter of seconds from the violence, prejudice, and callous disregard for the welfare of others. If I learned the most valuable lesson from The recent events such as the set up by Norfolk Police Department of the killing of Joshua Omar Johnson, and others that shared similar fates under a different set of facts, is the value of life and family. Many of us can go home and talk, hug, and kiss our loved ones, while others go to a home where there is one less family member sleeping safe in their room. We all spend so much time with bitterness and disgust for our fellow neighbor, but when they are gone, we wish for the opportunity to say at least good – bye. As a father, I look at the world and what I do a lot differently. It is no longer about what I want to do, but what is in my children best interest. Moreover, I have to consider that anything I act, speak, or take action on, in regards to the many issues that surround protecting our civil rights. 

Secondly, I am troubled by our neighbors, family, and friends that are so easily willing to take a life, but are uneasy about taking the consequences of those actions. I have seen the toughest hard core self claimed criminals read letters of apology and cry to a judge for forgiveness that will never come. Two families, like so many families, all across this country has had to suffer and deal with these tragic events. We all, including myself, has to do better to end the petty grudges. If we are to do justice on behalf of anyone is to stand together for its resolve. Joshua, like so many others, should be consider all of our son, all across America. The many critics, in regards to statements that they have been made trying to label with prejudice the negative characteristics that they view of Mr. Johnson, are only a matter of time when they will seek others for good words of kindness, and people of faith that is unconditional. Some want favor under conditions. I will pray for them, just like I pray for each and everyone of you that such a tragic events does not have to be repeated. 

In conclusion, If you have a beef, grudge, or any negative with anyone in your life, its time to come to terms, because tomorrow is not guaranteed for you or for me. U.S President Obama said it best, “If I had a son, he would look just like Trayvon!” Mr. Johnson was made in Gods image, just like all of us. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trayvon Martin, Mr. Troy Davis, and countless others that has felt the weight and flaws of our justice system are our family, as I would hope to be treated by everyone as a member of their’s. In order for us to stop violence, we must be on the street, we must be talking to everyone on any street corner or whom we may walk bye, even if its to say good morning, and not just sitting in a room full of bureaucrats that are trying to save face and add another event to their resume. If we treat people like animals than thats how they are going to behave. We need to follow up. Furthermore, It is each and everyone of you responsibility to talk with your family. The rest is up to you. 

Goodnight,
Merle Rutledge
Civil Rights Activist
Political Blogger
Political Consultant
Former Candidate for the Mayor of the Town of Chatham, Va
Also a son of everyone in the City of Norfolk, Va

Vote Michael J. Muhammad, for Mayor of the City of Norfolk, VA 2014

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