(A) When, an arrest is made without a warrant by a peace officer, he or she shall inform the person arrested of such officer’s authority to make the arrest and the cause of the arrest.
(B) When a person is engaged in the commission of a criminal offense, it is not necessary to inform him or her of the cause of his or her arrest.
(C) The Mayor, where said affidavit or complaint has been filed with him or her, shall forthwith issue a warrant to the peace officer making the arrest. All further detention and further proceedings shall be pursuant to such affidavit or complaint and warrant.
(Ord. 3-1971, passed 1-18-1971)