Charge dropped against man accused of passing gas

[Henry]

OK, so its a slow day for news, but this is right from The Associated Press:

Charge dropped against man accused of passing gas Thu Sep 25, 5:06 PM ET
 
A West Virginia man accused of passing gas and fanning it toward a police officer no longer faces a battery charge. The Kanawha County prosecutor's office requested that the charge be dropped against 34-year-old Jose Cruz.

According to a criminal complaint, Cruz passed gas and made a fanning motion toward patrolman T.E. Parsons after being taken to the police station for a breathalyzer test. Cruz denies fanning the gas and says his request to use a restroom when first arriving at the station was denied.

An assistant says Magistrate Jack Pauley signed a motion to dismiss the charge Thursday.

Cruz, who was arrested Tuesday, still faces driving under the influence and other charges.

[dearon]

I can understand why the officer charged the person who passed gas with battery.   I was on a plane with someone who kept passing gas and laughed about it.  It was discusting to have someone who cared so little for everyone else.  Wish there was something that could be done!

[NorthFairfaxBoy]

I agree I was at a concert one time, and someone in the area was doing the same.  After a while and making eye contacts and giving the "it is not me" look we found the culprit.  They were soon, bumped pushed, had a beer "accidentally" spilled on them they finally left.