Quote Originally Posted by Great Spirit
"He refused, saying that he did not have to give it," House said. "He claimed he was in a public alley and did not have to be harassed by the police."

House said he informed Tenikat that it was private property. He asked again for a name, and again Tenikat refused.
I am taking the word of the guy who was arrested over the cop. I believe this man was on public property. Hell it was an alley!!