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Driver Praised By Police For Ramming Cruiser
(Stock Photo)
The AP via YellowBrix
December 23, 2009
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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bobska
over 3 years ago
660 Comments
Why would you post an ad for a massage. What do you expect, HERES YOUR SIGN! But a smart move by the driver. I could only imagine what the officer was thinking. I know if it was me, I would have probably soiled myself, haha. Anyways cool story.
Anonymous
over 3 years ago
Nice thinking! Glad nobody got hurt.
BklynsFinest347
over 3 years ago
2016 Comments
Smart move!! Glad nobody got hurt.
Jonas
over 3 years ago
38360 Comments
And no LEOs got hurt. That's the best part.
elaken
over 3 years ago
424 Comments
Better than just bailing. Tuck and roll. Risky, but I'm glad no one was hurt too bad.
Riot
over 3 years ago
516 Comments
smart man...
Robocop33
over 3 years ago
14344 Comments
ctuagentbauer330, if this was someones 17 yr old daughter in the car with her boyfriend, I don't think he would be going to get a "massage" from someone that replied to his ad. He would already have your daughter there to give him his 'massage'. Get real, the jerk who in this case was also the victim of a criminal act was also attempting to engage in criminal sexual behaviour. Sort of like someone buying drugs ramming a cop car because he was getting ripped off.
Robocop33
over 3 years ago
14344 Comments
Moochie, I seriously doubt you are thinking about a career in LE with that attitude. Additionally I doubt you could pass the written exam. This probably isn't the website for you.
tigerlilly_07
over 3 years ago
1322 Comments
Yeah that would definitely get my attention. lol
HEYSARGE
over 3 years ago
16800 Comments
It worked!
uncledennis1
over 3 years ago
22238 Comments
I am confused. Maybe I am having a senior moment.
GringoLEO
over 3 years ago
756 Comments
I doubt i would hit the car but maybe cut him off real good. But good job anyway!!!
sheriff950
over 3 years ago
5338 Comments
Very smart move by the victim, glad no one got hurt...
DarkBlue
over 3 years ago
4880 Comments
I'm glad that is a " stock photo ".
If that was the hit I would say it was over kill. I'm guessing any contact with a Police Vehicle would get any Officers attention. Smart move.........within reason........of coarse.
Anonymous
over 3 years ago
Good thinking, but I bet the officer/deputy in the patrol car was pretty darn confused for a bit.