Cops Harass Vernell Varnado A.K.A Snoop Dogg’s Dad—Then He Makes a Call That Ends Their Careers!

It was a typical day for Vernell Varnado, better known as Snoop Dogg’s father. He was out running errands in his hometown, taking care of some personal business. He had long since retired from the workforce, but still loved the freedom that came with his relaxed schedule. However, his day would soon take a turn, one that would have far-reaching consequences.

As Vernell walked out of a local grocery store, he was approached by two police officers in a squad car. At first, he thought it was a routine stop, maybe just a question about something he didn’t even know was an issue. But what happened next would prove to be far more than just an innocent interaction.

One of the officers, a young man with a cocky attitude, got out of the car and immediately began to question Vernell in a way that felt off. “Hey, you! What are you doing here?” the officer barked, his tone harsh and unnecessarily confrontational.

Vernell, a seasoned man who had lived through enough to know how to handle situations like this, paused for a moment. “Just getting some groceries,” he replied, his voice calm but with a note of confusion. “What’s the problem?”

The officer didn’t give him a chance to explain further. “I’m asking the questions here,” the officer snapped. “You know, people like you don’t usually belong around here. You seem like you’re up to no good.”

Vernell’s brow furrowed as he processed the officer’s words. He had been stopped many times in his life, but this was different. There was something about the officer’s tone—something laced with prejudice. The other officer, standing by the squad car, just watched, offering no help but instead crossing his arms and scanning Vernell like he was a criminal.

Vernell could feel his blood start to boil. He had seen this too many times—older Black men unfairly targeted by those who assumed they were guilty just because of their skin color.

“Are you kidding me right now?” Vernell asked, his voice still calm, though with a hint of annoyance. “You’re going to harass me over nothing? I’m just trying to go home.”

The officers weren’t having it. “We’ve got a few questions for you,” the young officer continued, now stepping closer to Vernell as if trying to intimidate him. “You mind if we take a look in your bag? You seem suspicious.”

Vernell wasn’t having it. He was an adult, a father, and a man who had seen far too much of this kind of nonsense. “You’re not touching my bag,” he said, his voice firm now. “I’m not breaking any laws, and I’m not going to stand here and be treated like this.”

At that moment, something clicked for Vernell. He wasn’t going to be pushed around by these officers. He pulled out his phone, quickly dialing a number he knew by heart. As the phone rang, the officers exchanged puzzled looks, clearly not expecting him to take any kind of action.

Vernell placed the phone to his ear, his gaze fixed on the officers. “Yeah, I’m going to need some help here,” he said, his tone now dripping with quiet confidence. “Put your supervisor on the line.”

The officer, still oblivious to the gravity of the situation, smirked. “You think your phone call is going to change anything?” he asked, his arrogance clear.

Vernell didn’t answer, instead waiting as the call was picked up on the other end. When the voice on the other line answered, Vernell spoke with the authority of someone who had been around the block a few times. “This is Vernell Varnado. You may know me as Snoop Dogg’s father. These two officers are harassing me for no reason, and I think it’s time someone knows about it.”

The officer’s smug attitude faltered the moment Vernell mentioned his son, Snoop Dogg. The tone shifted, and Vernell could almost hear the sweat forming on the officer’s forehead. He knew the name, and he knew the kind of influence it carried.

“What’s going on, Mr. Varnado?” a calm voice asked on the other end, clearly a higher-up. Vernell quickly explained the situation, detailing how he was being harassed for no reason at all, simply because of his appearance.

The officer, now hearing that Vernell had made a call to someone higher up, began to panic. He stammered, trying to explain himself, but Vernell wasn’t interested in his excuses.

“Listen, you two are going to get yourselves in some serious trouble. This isn’t how you treat people, and I’m not going to stand here and let you think you can just push me around,” Vernell said, his voice low and powerful.

As Vernell ended the call, the atmosphere around the officers shifted dramatically. They could no longer ignore the weight of the situation. The young officer’s cocky attitude evaporated as he realized who he was dealing with, and the supervisor on the line had already taken steps to escalate the matter.

The officers, now sweating and apologizing profusely, began to backpedal, offering insincere apologies and attempting to downplay their behavior. But Vernell wasn’t interested in their apologies. He simply turned and walked away, leaving the two officers standing there, their careers now hanging by a thread.

By the time Vernell arrived home, word had already spread. The officers’ conduct had been reported, and the situation quickly made its way through the ranks. Thanks to Vernell’s quick thinking and his connections, the officers were placed on administrative leave, and an internal investigation was launched. It didn’t take long for the consequences to set in—both officers were eventually fired for their misconduct.

Vernell, with the unwavering support of his son Snoop Dogg, made sure that this wasn’t just a personal victory, but a message to anyone who thought they could harass or mistreat another person without consequence. The lesson was clear: you never know who you’re dealing with, and sometimes, just making one call can change everything.