‘She Made a Mistake’: Prosecutor Says Tallahassee Cop Erred In Decision to Empty Sealed Bottle of Vodka Discovered In Car of Man Later Found Guilty of DUI

A prosecutor said a Tallahassee police officer’s decision to open and empty a sealed bottle of liquor she found in the car of a man found guilty this week of driving under the influence was a “mistake.”

The case of 56-year-old Calvin Riley Sr. has gained widespread attention after bodycam footage of his arrest from last May went viral online and raised questions about police misconduct.

Atlanta Black Star’s previous coverage cited an OurTallahassee report that included edited footage showing Officer Kiersten Oliver reaching into Riley’s car, pulling out an unopened bottle of vodka, breaking the bottle’s seal, and pouring its contents on the street before throwing it back in his car.

Source: ‘She Made a Mistake’: Prosecutor Says Tallahassee Cop Erred In Decision to Empty Sealed Bottle of Vodka Discovered In Car of Man Later Found Guilty of DUI