Tractor attack on cop cars

[Caster]

Funny because no one was hurt. Not funny because that community doesn't have patrolling officers as they should. No cop bashing, just funny what some people have the balls to do when they get mad.

http://news.yahoo.com/vt-police-man-angry-arrest-used-tractor-monster-093018626.html

[TMF]

The funny part of this story would have been to see the reaction of the officers... "WTF!!!". I guess the other part I got a chuckle out of was the officer saying that they couldn't pursue him because all their cars were wrecked. They'll charge this guy for the damage and get their money back one way or the other. At least this is Vermont, where there is no crime other than falsely labeling maple syrup.

[Caster]

At least this is Vermont, where there is no crime other than falsely labeling maple syrup.

...and simple possession.

[zapfbroad]

i wanna see the dash cam footage

[E4 No More]

He's charged with leaving the scene of an accident?

The cars had RADAR detectors in them?

Edited August 3, 2012 by SWJewellTN

[Jonnin]

This sort of thing just blows my mind. I just don't understand how someone can think this would be a good idea, even if mad. It only makes sense if the guy has the mentality of a 4 year old, and if that were the case, he would not be able to function as an adult, or afford a tractor, or pot, etc. They should let him go so he can continue to work to pay for the damage, and garnish his wages and/or benefits until it is paid for. Prison just costs the repairs + his room& board. Would taking someone's money until the end of time be cruel and unusual?... It isnt in the case of divorce, so I am not sure.

[Clod Stomper]

"one count of leaving the scene of an accident."

I don't think it was an accident.

[sigmtnman]

I laughed, I cried, I wish there was video.

...and simple possession.

I didn't see simple possession mentioned. He could have been facing some serious charges deepening on what he had. 6mos to 15 years.

Still stupid to monster truck the police cars though.

Edited August 3, 2012 by sigmtnman

[TMF]

I didn't see simple possession mentioned.

Apparently the motivation for this was him being previously arrested for marijuana possession. What the cops didn't know was the marijuana was to treat his personality disorder that causes spontaneous rage.... ironic.

[sigmtnman]

Apparently the motivation for this was him being previously arrested for marijuana possession. What the cops didn't know was the marijuana was to treat his personality disorder that causes spontaneous rage.... ironic.

Thank TMF. I saw the possession part, just not the specification of simple. My google fu must be weak, because it didn't turn up anything.

Is the second part a joke?

Edited August 3, 2012 by sigmtnman

[dats82]

Kind of reminded me of this dude...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4nlcmmt8X0&feature=related

[TMF]

Is the second part a joke?

Haha, yeah, as far as I know. It was more of an "educated guess" I would say, because if he had his pot he'd be waaaayy more mellow.

[sigmtnman]

If you read the comments on a number of the sites the guy looks to be turning into a folk hero of sorts.

[Caster]

If you read the comments on a number of the sites the guy looks to be turning into a folk hero of sorts.

Well of course. People love "stick it to the man" stories, even if the "sticking" is wrong, people love it.

[gjohnsoniv]

How did the police not know a guy was driving over their squad cars? Talk about not paying attention...

[Caster]

How did the police not know a guy was driving over their squad cars? Talk about not paying attention...

How did the police not know a guy was driving over their squad cars? Talk about not paying attention...

The dept. is in an old bank building it says. Obviously well built thick walls blocked the crunch and pop of sheet metal and glass.

[gjohnsoniv]

Ah. Wackenhut should watch out for these guys.

[strickj]

At least two deputies had gone inside a few moments before, after washing their vehicles, officials said.

This just made the cover of Bird Guinness World Records

[monkeylizard]

He can sing "He thinks my tractor's sexyyyyyyyyy" to his cell mate.

[Chief07]

You just can't make this stuff up! I want to see the tractor he used.

[Dennis1209]

I saw the carnage on the evening news and couldn't help from chuckling. Chuckling at what some people will do when they get angry, it was out of the ordinary.

But the reasonable side of me though how selfish that was of the idiot. Didn't he consider the potential consequences of a life or death emergency happening and the police can't respond?

Not to mention the good chunk of change the local tax payer is going to fork over to maintain police protection until if / when they can claim restitution from this one sandwich short of a picnic dude.

[Seabeejason]

Kind of reminded me of this dude...

[media=]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4nlcmmt8X0&feature=related[/media]

I don't know. This dude ran over some police cars, that dude ran over the the whole damn town. Something tells me his beef was on a whole different level.

[jtmaze]

That is why they call it DOPE!!! Though it is funny.

JTM

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[sigmtnman]

That is why they call it DOPE!!! Though it is funny.

JTM

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Why do they call the stuff I put on pipe threads dope?

[monkeylizard]

That depends. What kind of pipe are you putting it on?