Claremore bodycam shows arrest at 3:05 for Project Mustang comment limit

At the February 17 meeting, Blanchard attempted to submit documents after the timer expired. Bodycam audio records the officer stating 'Arrest him' without further verbal warning. The city initially quoted $1,750 for footage release before reducing the fee to $120 following a records request. Blanchard's counsel filed a motion to dismiss and sought recusal of the city attorney who witnessed the incident.

Project Mustang, developed by Beale Infrastructure, targets Phase 1 completion in 2028 within Claremore Industrial Park. City documents list 270-300 acres with developer-funded infrastructure and no direct tax increase. Water draw estimates and power substation requirements remain in utility filings submitted prior to the public comment period. Resident objections center on farmland conversion and unmodeled peak demand spikes.

The five-second overrun converts a standard timer rule into a trespass action. Comparable cases in other jurisdictions show dismissals when no disruption or refusal to yield the podium occurs. The footage distribution pattern matches prior incidents where bodycam evidence altered settlement dynamics before trial. Operational outcome hinges on whether the municipal court treats the timer as absolute or contextual.

Legal proceedings continue with the motion to dismiss scheduled for hearing. If denied, Blanchard faces standard misdemeanor penalties; if granted, the city absorbs costs for footage production and potential attorney fees. Parallel zoning approvals for Project Mustang proceed on the existing timeline absent new council votes.