Doug Bowen, member of the Fullerton Police Chief Advisory Council, dismissed after video captures his arrest and offensive outburst

FULLERTON, Calif. — A man has been ousted from the advisory council of a Southern California police chief following his arrest due to a profane outburst directed at a couple playing with their dogs near his property.

Doug Bowen was taken into custody on suspicion of making criminal threats, as the alleged victim decided to file charges. The case is currently under review by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

“I’m quite concerned, given his apparent ease at acting in such a manner,” stated the alleged victim, who asked to remain unidentified due to fears of potential retaliation by Bowen.

A portion of the tirade was recorded by the man’s fiancé; it’s since gone viral on TikTok.

“You never know what somebody is thinking, you’ll never know the extent he’ll go to when the cameras aren’t rolling.”

According to the alleged victim, he and his fiancé were on a grassy area of Fullerton College property, adjacent to the staff parking lot, engaging their dogs in a game of fetch.

“We use a long leash for fetch so they remain tethered, and this spot seemed ideal for their 5-10 minute exercise session.”

A few minutes in, Bowen’s dogs, confined in his fenced backyard, began barking wildly. It was then that Bowen approached and confronted the alleged victims.

The video posted online shows Bowen threatening physical violence against the alleged victim unless he left the area. The alleged victim then called Fullerton police.

Bowen threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“It’s a serious threat, calling ICE, especially in these times,” said the alleged victim, who says he was born in Anaheim. “It was shocking that he had no problem doing that, and it was even more shocking to find out he was on the advisory board of the police chief.”

Fullerton police released a statement to our sister station, ABC7 Eyewitness News in Los Angeles, saying that Bowen had been removed from his role on the Fullerton police chief’s advisory council.

“The Fullerton Police Department remains committed to transparency, accountability, and maintaining the trust of the community we serve,” read the statement.

“The behavior involved in this incident clearly does not reflect the values and expectations Chief Radus has set for members of his Chief’s Advisory Council. As a result, Mr. Bowen has been removed from the Chief’s Advisory Council, effective immediately.”