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Driver Praised By Police For Ramming Cruiser

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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah -A Utah driver rammed a sheriff’s patrol car on purpose and officers aren’t even upset. West Valley City police say a man posted an ad asking for a massage.

When he showed up at the appointed meeting place, instead of finding a woman police said a 21-year-old man hopped into the truck, flashed a gun and told the victim to drive.

Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Lt. Jason Johnson said the driver tried to stay calm but saw an opportunity to escape when he pulled up next to a sheriff’s deputy.

Johnson said the man hit the patrol car, jumped out of the truck and started yelling. Officers quickly arrested the gunman.

Johnson said a little damage to a vehicle that can be repaired is better than anyone getting hurt.

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motoxcop

over 3 years ago

42 Comments

Ok, they talk about a Sheriff's Patrol unit getting struck, but have statements from the West Valley City police and then "officers" quickly arresting the gunman instead of "deputies". Furthermore, is that the actual police car? If it is, wow... ("a little damage") If it isn't, why in the world did they use a "stock" photo. This news paper should atleast require a GED to get hired...
hillbilly96

over 3 years ago

64 Comments

Good old Craigslist strikes again. hahaha Who posts an ad for a massage anyway? Sheeez. :( lol
Lawguy724

over 3 years ago

4 Comments

I don't know who wrote this newspaper article but they really should go back to their English Composition 101 class. The newspaper should be embarrassed for this article to appear in their paper.
krakin_13

over 3 years ago

474 Comments

I believe the 'Stock Photo' posted under the pic should tell ya that it's not an actual picture of the car...
Highland2010

over 3 years ago

128 Comments

Very interesting turn of events. Car < Life

Gadda do what you gadda do.
aktng

over 3 years ago

4 Comments

Would this still qualify as a "happy ending?" AKTNG
lookoutforone

over 3 years ago

62 Comments

Gotta keep that pimp hand strong!
rayolson

over 3 years ago

8 Comments

that's a little damage Utah has a great sense or humor
POCSP

over 3 years ago

16 Comments

so much irony here - that guy will never post another massage ad and the criminal won't try to fool a guy looking for a "massage"
Junkman

over 3 years ago

102 Comments

That doesn't look like a "little damage!"
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

Puts be ready for anything in perspective.
AZmeangreen

over 3 years ago

2338 Comments

Sorry, but this is all just too STUPID. You don't post an ad for a massage, you go to a masseuse. This idiot put himself in this situation and then put a Deputy in danger. No praise for this guy. He is an idiot and should spend a little "thinking time" in jail. Glad no officers were injured in this guy's poor attempt to get a "massage."
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

This was a pretty smart move move by this guy! I'k glad that nobody was hurt!
rtg513

over 3 years ago

532 Comments

PROSTITUTION SHOULD BE DECRIMINALIZED AND TAXED, AND THESE TYPES OF SITUATIONS WOULD NOT OCCUR. TAKE A LOOK AT THE BUNNY RANCH ON HBO AND YOU LL SEE A BUSINESS THATS RUN VERY WELL WITH VERY LITTLE PROBLEMS !
Strobelight140

over 3 years ago

7528 Comments

He almost got a massage alright,, a hot "lead" massage!! I agree with HapkidoKa.