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What should have been a simple five-minute records request at Roland City Hall devolved into a hostile confrontation when a longtime city employee lost her composure, hurled profanities, and called police on an attorney for the crime of asking questions while filming. The interaction, captured entirely on video, reveals how quickly public servants can turn citizen journalism into a constitutional crisis.
The Records Request That Triggered a Meltdown
Attorney Ron Durban arrived at Roland City Hall seeking routine public documents under Oklahoma's Open Records Act. He politely introduced himself to Candy, a 30-year city employee working the front desk, and requested standard forms and meeting agendas. The interaction remained professional until Candy took a suspicious phone call to City Administrator Monty Lennington, alerting him that visitors were "still here."
When Durban asked why the administrator seemed so concerned about their presence, Candy's demeanor shifted dramatically. She demanded he simply "give me what you want and leave" rather than asking what she called "stupid ass questions" about public meeting agendas.
When Public Service Becomes Personal Hostility
The situation escalated when Candy declared she felt unsafe with "two men" in the building while she was alone. Despite Durban's calm, professional demeanor throughout the exchange, she called police for backup. Her reasoning revealed a troubling misunderstanding of public access rights in government buildings.
"I don't feel comfortable with y'all in here by myself," she told the dispatcher, describing two men with cameras as a threat requiring law enforcement response. When questioned about her reaction, she defended calling "a man with a gun to a conversation" that had remained entirely civil.
The Officer Who Arrived Without Basic Equipment
Corporal Cabrera responded to the call, revealing another concerning detail about Roland's police force. During casual conversation, the officer admitted he carries no taser, no mace, and relies solely on a baton and firearm for confrontations. For a department serving 4,000 residents with 15-20 officers, the lack of less-lethal options raises serious questions about training and equipment standards.
The officer remained professional throughout the encounter, creating an awkward dynamic where he appeared to question why he'd been summoned to referee a routine records request.
The Facebook Rant That Made Everything Worse
Hours after the incident, Candy took to Facebook to justify her actions and announced that "steps are being taken to stop this nonsense from happening again." Her post revealed she felt "violated just by trying to do my job" and couldn't believe "people are allowed to do this to other people."
The social media tirade included claims that filming in public buildings should be prohibited, suggesting Roland officials may be planning policies that would violate First Amendment protections. One commenter assured Candy she was "way smarter than them," apparently comparing a city clerk's knowledge to that of a practicing attorney.
What the Video Reveals That This Story Cannot
The full interaction captures every moment of Candy's transformation from helpful public servant to hostile gatekeeper, including the specific language she used and her exact justifications for calling police. The footage also documents concerning statements about future policies to restrict public access and recording rights.
Watch the complete confrontation unfold and judge for yourself whether Roland's response to transparency requests violates both professional standards and constitutional rights.
