Rhode Island AG Aide Caught on Bodycam Threatening Police During Arrest [WATCH]

Video recorded last Thursday night shows Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan being taken into custody by Newport police after an incident outside a restaurant.

Police arrested Flanagan for alleged trespassing following a call about an “unwanted party” at the Clarke Cooke House on Bannister’s Wharf, according to News Channel 9.

The footage shows officers engaging with Flanagan and another woman before escorting Flanagan into a police cruiser.

“I’m an AG! You can’t arrest me for trespassing during my drunken tirade! I’m an AG!”

Devon Flanagan NEEDS TO RESIGN IN DISGRACE pic.twitter.com/7gyudCjQCA

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In the video, Flanagan is heard saying, “you’re going to regret this,” while resisting being placed in the vehicle.

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She also repeatedly identified herself by stating, “I’m an AG,” apparently in an effort to dissuade officers from making the arrest.

At one point, Flanagan requested that an officer turn off his body camera, saying, “I want you to turn your bodycam off. Protocol is that you turn it off. It’s a citizen request that you turn it off.”

The officer declined the request and continued with the arrest.

A separate exchange captured on video shows an officer speaking with a man at the host station of the restaurant.

The officer asked, “Do you just want them out? Do you want them trespassed?”

The man confirmed he wanted the individuals removed from the property, leading to the decision to issue a trespass order.

Sit back, relax, and watch the full video of drunk Rhode Island Special Assistant AG Devon Flanagan getting trespassed and arrested.

She says, “I’m an AG,” as if that should get her off the hook.

It doesn’t. Enjoy justice being served.pic.twitter.com/GfrQ2HujZL

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Flanagan, who has been employed by the Rhode Island attorney general’s office for seven years, currently works in the Appellate Unit of the Criminal Division.

Tim Rondeau, Director of Communications for Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, released a statement in response to the incident.

“The Office immediately began a review of the incident, which we anticipate will conclude within the next few days.

At this time, we are unable to comment further on this matter as it relates to personnel issues,” the statement read.

Law enforcement and security expert Todd McGhee addressed Flanagan’s claim about body camera policy.

“I would venture to say that any violation of this policy by a police officer, they would face disciplinary actions, the law is very clearly written,” McGhee said. “The fact that someone holds a certain title or office doesn’t change the circumstances.”

The arrest video, widely circulated across local media, raised questions about professional conduct and accountability for public officials.

The Newport Police Department has not released further details beyond confirming the trespassing arrest.

As of now, Flanagan has not made a public statement regarding the incident. The Rhode Island attorney general’s office continues its internal review while Flanagan remains employed in her current role.

The situation highlights ongoing scrutiny of public officials’ behavior outside their professional duties and the challenges law enforcement faces when dealing with individuals in positions of authority.

The attorney general’s office has indicated additional information will be provided once its review is complete.