It's a lot of whooey! Talk about a frivolous charge!! Can you imagine, being brought to trial for doing something that is NOT against the law? This thing will get thrown out PRONTO of the D.A.'s office is going to be so humiliated and embarrassed that they'll be found hiding under a rock.
He's probably not a litigious fellow, but I would suggest to the good Mr. Bohmfalk to sue the City for false arrest, etc. I'm sure he could find a pro bono attorney who would take the case for publicity.