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December 26, 2007
Today in Stupid Car Chases
Yesterday, a 26-year-old man stole a Los Angeles County Sheriffs (LASD) patrol car for unknown reasons, leading a car chase that ended in the San Diego area. The chase ended on the southbound I-5:
Regino Aguilar, 26, got out of the car after the chase but didn't comply with officers' orders, said San Diego police Lt. Kevin Rooney.He then got back in the car and "was literally trying to pull the shotgun out of its mount," said Rooney.
Officers opened fire, and Aguilar received a minor, non-life-threatening gunshot wound, the lieutenant said. [CBS2]
The LASD has a car chase policy which usually lets misdemeanor crimes run away, chase free. However, stealing a police vehicle only guarantees 100% effort to hunt you down.
Photo of LA County Sheriff Pursuit Instructions in a Squad Car by Zach Behrens/LAist
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You forgot to mention the other "stupid" factor in that - the brilliant police officer left his keys in the ignition.
I guess there was a free donut giveaway somewhere that prevented him from taking the keys out
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It's funny that we live in a society that the officer is deemed "stupid" for leaving his keys in the ignition. That's how criminal it is here. Just lovely.
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You think all police are innocent?
I recently had a long conversation with an Office Fowler the other day. Apparently being a minority and using a well-lit walkway, while on a cellular phone, is suspicious.
When I apologized for not realizing the officer's voice was directed at me - I was then told I was suspiciously looking inside the store, and once he yelled at me, I took out my phone, made a phone call, and starting RUNNING AWAY.
This is when I realized I was dealing with a crooked cop, I flat out called him a liar, told him he was violating my civil rights as he was clearly discriminating against me because of my race - which was highly visible due to the bright lights. He had to call out second patrol call to "monitor" the situation since I made accusations. He was the extremely disappointed that after he ran my driver's license (after repeated threats to handcuff me for continually asking what I did wrong) - that it was clear - I didn't have any outstanding warrants - felonies...or whatever else it was he was checking for. He sighed heavily, gave me back my ID, told me to go home. I told him I was going to report him - and when I tried to do so, they were already expecting my call and told me I was running away from him - which is a lie - and that he did nothing wrong - all before I even tried to explain the situation.
That is the society *I* live in - and yes - THAT is criminal - just f*ing lovely.
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You have probably not had the displeasure of having your civil rights violated - several times - by police officers who threaten to handcuff you for no reason (other than saying "What did I do wrong?") and then having them be incredibly disappointed to run your driver's license (even while walking) and finding out there are no warrants for your arrest - that you are in fact law-abiding citizen.
That's the society I live in...and yeah...that's criminal
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Maybe there is something wrong with me, but I have to give it up to people like this guy.
Steal a boring old car? How passe'!
I LOVE it when someone steals a police car, tank, or RTD bus. If you're gonna go out, go out BIG!