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Driver Praised By Police For Ramming Cruiser
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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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akeribear
over 3 years ago
2286 Comments
Good thinking by the driver, good work by the officer for paying attention to what was happening.. Glad that no one was hurt.
ocifer2649
over 3 years ago
282 Comments
I'd have still been a little pissed, but good going.
ill_taze_u_bro
over 3 years ago
2868 Comments
Quick thinking
cheetah_speed1
over 3 years ago
464 Comments
Those posted meeting places for things like massages & blind dates are kinda creepy... you think!
FireDad
over 3 years ago
7348 Comments
Glad they got the guy..
BSPD88
over 3 years ago
2112 Comments
Good to hear of a safe outcome.
CJOHNSONJR
over 3 years ago
2 Comments
Smart Thinking on the victims part. Good work by the police for having attention to detail not only focusing on the driver and the appeared situation at hand. Good Work.