Cop KEEPS Changing His Story - The Body Cam Doesn't
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On June 21, 2025, Burnett County, Wisconsin deputies responded to multiple 911 calls describing an erratic driver on State Road 87 near Grantsburg. Deputies located Ryan Richardson on foot, later found his vehicle in a field drive, and ultimately detained and arrested him for OWI after a body-cam-recorded encounter at a Sinclair gas station. Richardson faces felony OWI charges in Case No. 2025CF000086 (Burnett County Circuit Court), along with a threats-to-law-enforcement charge tied to statements made after his arrest. This video covers the suppression hearing where his defense challenged whether the detention leading to that arrest was constitutional.
Legal Concepts Covered:
Fourth Amendment seizure analysis (Terry v. Ohio, Florida v. Bostick); the collective-knowledge doctrine for reasonable suspicion; totality-of-the-circumstances probable cause (Illinois v. Gates); voluntariness of consent to search (Schneckloth v. Bustamonte); admissibility of hearsay at suppression hearings (United States v. Matlock; Wis. Stat. § 901.04(1)).
Cited Authorities:
Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968);
Florida v. Bostick, 501 U.S. 429 (1991);
Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213 (1983);
Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 (1973);
United States v. Matlock, 415 U.S. 164 (1974);
Wis. Stat. § 901.04(1);
State v. Pickens, 2010 WI App 5.
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Cop KEEPS Changing His Story - The Body Cam Doesn't
The Court Code
45,189 views
On June 21, 2025, Burnett County, Wisconsin deputies responded to multiple 911 calls describing an erratic driver on State Road 87 near Grantsburg. Deputies located Ryan Richardson on foot, later found his vehicle in a field drive, and ultimately detained and arrested him for OWI after a body-cam-recorded encounter at a Sinclair gas station. Richardson faces felony OWI charges in Case No. 2025CF000086 (Burnett County Circuit Court), along with a threats-to-law-enforcement charge tied to statements made after his arrest. This video covers the suppression hearing where his defense challenged whether the detention leading to that arrest was constitutional.
Legal Concepts Covered:
Fourth Amendment seizure analysis (Terry v. Ohio, Florida v. Bostick); the collective-knowledge doctrine for reasonable suspicion; totality-of-the-circumstances probable cause (Illinois v. Gates); voluntariness of consent to search (Schneckloth v. Bustamonte); admissibility of hearsay at suppression hearings (United States v. Matlock; Wis. Stat. § 901.04(1)).
Cited Authorities:
Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968);
Florida v. Bostick, 501 U.S. 429 (1991);
Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213 (1983);
Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 (1973);
United States v. Matlock, 415 U.S. 164 (1974);
Wis. Stat. § 901.04(1);
State v. Pickens, 2010 WI App 5.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided by is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, a legal opinion, or a substitute for professional counsel. Our analysis is based on our interpretation of public records and statutes at the time of filming and may not reflect the most recent legal changes. Because laws vary by jurisdiction, you should always consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific situation. No attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties regarding the completeness or reliability of the information presented.
FAIR USE NOTICE
This video constitutes a transformative use of original footage under Fair Use protections. By providing original commentary, legal analysis, and educational context, this content has been significantly altered in purpose, value, and audience from the source material.
Original video: 5th OWI Suspect Forced to Listen to His Ow...