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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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HapkidoKa

over 3 years ago

1098 Comments

Glad nobody was hurt but who posts ads in the paper looking for a massage and really expects a back rub.........................
DALLASCRANE

over 3 years ago

19386 Comments

He probably saved his own life..Good job every one. Gunman down and in jail. Be careful what you ask for on Craig's List.....especially massages.
Whalewatcher

over 3 years ago

9790 Comments

protectandserve1, I didn't mean to sound disrespectful to you, and if I did, I sincerely apologize. On a lighter note, wouldn't you like to be there when he tries to explain this to his insurance company AND his wife ?!?!? I can only imagine .......
RoyalVT

over 3 years ago

604 Comments

LT Pig that's a stock photo... lol I thought the same thing at first though but it's not the actual cruiser's damage.
usa_24

over 3 years ago

4994 Comments

Good way to get the police's attention .
Whalewatcher

over 3 years ago

9790 Comments

protectandserve1, they probably traded off the solicitation charge for testimony against the armed robber. Besides, which guy is the one that needs to be incarcerated more, the john or the robber ??
badge155

over 3 years ago

412 Comments

How about going to an actual massage spa! LOL...I can't get mad at the guy though...way to get the po po's attention! Ha!
LT_PIG

over 3 years ago

1332 Comments

Thats some big little damage. LOL
Army_MP_Dixon

over 3 years ago

678 Comments

Good way to make sure the police notice you
DDemlong

over 3 years ago

2240 Comments

well thats one way to get attention
ProtectandServe1

over 3 years ago

112 Comments

Is this the same kind of a massage a wife may give a husband? lol Glad nobody got hurt but c'mon....theres got to be a charge somewhere for some sort of solicitation.
cwidbur

over 3 years ago

50 Comments

What type of massage was this guy looking or?
Katz

over 3 years ago

8264 Comments

WOW! Great, I personally know what it's like to be held at gunpoint, and quick thinking can save your life. Glad the driver is ok, he should make sure where and with whom, he's going to get a massage from next time! =)
orangebomber01

over 3 years ago

1008 Comments

quick thinking.
Kitti327

over 3 years ago

52 Comments

wow that's in my city. I'm glad the driver had the smarts to get out of the situation. I'm so glad no one was injured.