Forney police stopped Zimmerman on Sunday as he drove west on U.S. 80, about 20 miles east of Dallas. A police dashcam video released Wednesday shows an officer interacting with Zimmerman after pulling him over.
The officer, who was not identified, asks Zimmerman, "Where you headed this weekend?"
After an unintelligible response, the officer asks, "Nowhere in particular? Why you say that?"
"You didn't see my name?" Zimmerman replies.
"Nuh-uh," the officer says.
"What a coincidence!" the officer adds. "Are you clear of warrants and stuff?"
"Absolutely sir," Zimmerman says.
"Calm down man, you're good," the officer reassures Zimmerman. "I'm going to go back (to check his license), and why don't you slow down a little bit for me. We'll let you off with a warning."
After an unintelligible response from Zimmerman, the officer says, "Just take it easy. Go ahead and shut your glove compartment. Don't play with your firearm."
After returning Zimmerman's license, the officer says, "All right, sir. Slow down." He wishes Zimmerman a safe trip.
Police records do not show how fast Zimmerman was driving, City Manager Brian Brooks said. Police handled Zimmerman as they would have any other motorist in a comparable situation and gave him no special treatment, Brooks said.