‘It Says Shoreline Public Access’: Private Property Squabble Leads to an Arrest
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Screengrabs via @Gnarcoticcc on TikTok

‘It says shoreline public access’: Private property squabble leads to an arrest

The whole saga.

A man on TikTok posted a viral video of himself standing his ground as a property owner harassed him to get off the property. In the first installment of the argument, the TikToker explains that he was hunting for a public access beach and began to be berated by a property owner while he was on what he thought was public property.

Recommended Videos

The property owner told him over and over again to get off of the property and even threatened to call the police. All the while, the man taking the video explained that- to his interpretation- the land area was marked public property.

The two men got into a profanity-filled squabble that lead to 6 million TikTok views.

@gnarcoticcc

Rich guy gets angry and physical trying to block public access to beach. #angry assault #rich #publicaccess #fight #beach #rhodeisland

♬ original sound – Cheyne

Unfortunately for the videographer, he learned in the second part of the video that he was, in fact, unknowingly trespassing on the man’s public property. During Part 2, he’s informed that there is a warrant out for his arrest after he refused to leave the property.

The TikToker noted that the reason he has argued so passionately with the property owner was because public access was blocked so he thought the area he was standing on was open to the public. Despite the misunderstanding, the second video shows the creator talking to the police about his behavior.

@gnarcoticcc

Part 2. Tresspasser arrested! Who has blocked public access at this location? More information on this in part 3. #arrest #tresspass #publicaccess #karen #fight

♬ original sound – Cheyne

Even though there was a warrant out for the man’s arrest, commenters showed full support for him and praised him for standing his ground and apologizing to the property owner.

The saga continued to a third video in which the gentleman shared proof that he was arrested for the squabble. He shared with his audience that he has a lawyer and will be looking into the situation, especially since the property owner is blocking public access.

The fourth and final installment shows that the Tiktoker brought in public access expert to asses the area and decipher with the property owner was within his right to have the man arrested and restrict public access.

@gnarcoticcc

Replying to @Cheyne Public Access experts surveying the area. This access point should not be blocked and access needs to be restored. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/2693920567597839 #publicaccess #beachaccess #rhodeisland

♬ original sound – Cheyne

The experts shared that the landscaping made it impossible to access the public beach. It appears that the property owner found a way to work around public property and build himself a public beach in a way that may not have been totally legal.

The audience seemed to be in agreement with the TokToker which earned him a cumulative 8 million views and 280 thousand likes. To see where the saga goes next, follow @Gnarcoticc on TikTok.


We Got This Covered is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Jensen Bird
Jensen Bird
Jensen is a Freelance Writer at We Got This Covered. She specializes in TikTok and social media content. She is currently pursuing her M.S. in Journalism at Columbia University and has a degree in Foreign Language & Communications Media. Jensen spends way too much time scrolling on TikTok and is grateful for a position that lets her write about it.