Courtland Crabtree
The experience in her own words
What was it like to get arrested by LCB?
It was traumatic. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the emotions I’m feeling. We were hosting a food and clothing drive for the community. A disc golf tournament with our friends and family is a healthy social bonding activity. My 8 yr old daughter was there collecting donations and running a hot chocolate stand. To be arrested in front of others like that when we were doing something positive for the community seems outrageous.
“it was traumatic…”
The weeks following resorted in being prescribed medications for anxiety, depression, bipolar and to help with insomnia. I was scheduled to start computer classes trough Goodwill training in January but the LCB took my computer. I am just emotionally unstable and scared to leave the security of my house. I’m now seeking a therapist and going to group counseling. The past few months have been a struggle to keep a job and get to regular appointments. It’s just been outright traumatic for me. My birth certificate and social security card were in my work bag along with my business license and other important documents. Documents I need in order to get a job and make a living. We had been staying in our bus and had our personal hygiene products on it. As well our bedding, winter jackets and shoes that we can’t afford to replace. It’s been a struggle trying to wrap my head around all this and explain to my 8 yr old daughter why our stuff was taken from us!
Please Help Us
This isn’t just because our rights were violated and our property was seized. This is bigger than that. We are tired of being bullied. We are tired of living in fear of the LCB. Please help our family, and help us take a stand for what is right for our community as a whole.