Ok, the dude was walking the dog sans leash. The Park Ranger confronts him and he apparently lied when the Ranger asked his name. Then he tried to leave. Result: Taser and USA Today.

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Rosenberg said the chief ranger for the recreational area replied with some details of the incident. In the response, which she shared with The Associated Press, Kevin Cochary said Hesterberg was "not compliant, tried to run away and lied to the investigating ranger about his name."
Question: Am I the only person who normally backs up the cops to think that this sounds off? I mean, giving a fake name and walking off is a taser offense? There has to be something I am missing. Help me out, please.