Over the weekend, a video circulating on social media captured the arrest of Darius McLean, husband of Celena Morrison, the executive director of Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs. The incident, which took place on the Vine Street Expressway, has raised concerns and sparked an ongoing investigation.
In the video, Morrison can be heard identifying herself and expressing her connection to the mayor as her husband is being arrested. The situation escalated as both individuals were reported to be resisting arrest during a traffic stop initiated by a state trooper for alleged Vehicle Code violations.
The trooper's dashboard camera recorded the incident, which led to the arrest of both individuals on charges including Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of Justice, and Disorderly Conduct. The trooper involved has been placed on restricted duty pending the investigation.
Following the incident, Mayor Cherelle Parker described the interaction as 'very concerning' and refrained from further comments until the investigation is completed. The Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that charges were initially declined by the Philadelphia DA Office for further review.
The District Attorney's Office emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and encouraged anyone with relevant information to come forward. As the investigation unfolds, details surrounding the incident on the Vine Street Expressway continue to emerge, with no charges filed at this time.
With the situation still under investigation, the community awaits further updates on this controversial arrest that has sparked discussions around law enforcement practices and accountability.
