Subdeacon Joe 25,865 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/chicago-carjacker-calls-9-1-1-because-his-victim-pulled-gun-on-him/ A Grand Crossing man stole a towing company’s truck and then called 911 himself because he was upset that the truck’s driver dared to pull a gun on him, prosecutors said. Elliott Scott, 22, is charged with aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle, misdemeanor theft, and driving on a suspended or revoked license. “Mr. Scott called 911?” a befuddled Judge Charles Beach asked prosecutors after hearing their allegations. “Yeah,” Scott interjected. “Right.” Scott’s defense attorney quickly advised him, “it’s not best to talk about the charges” in court. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Business 1,121 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 "Stupid is as stupid does." 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 2,776 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 2 hours ago, Whiskey Business said: "Stupid is as stupid does." ..................... and the stupid is STRONG with this one ...... 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 5,710 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Quite surprised - pleasantly, though - that the cops didn't hassle the truck owner... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 7,039 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Misdemeanor theft? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 22,437 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Should have shot him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Joker 244 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 3 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Misdemeanor theft? Bet for the personal effects and tools on board that didn't equal felony theft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 6,585 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Here in Canada, the tow truck driver would have been charged and the book thrown at him. The thief would receive a suspended sentence or had the charges dropped in exchange for his testimony against the tow truck driver. Don't believe me? Google Ian Thompson here in Canada. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buckshot Bob 1,284 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 6 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Misdemeanor theft? That’s what I thought, the article called it car jacking but even if he just stole it out of a lot how is that just a misdemeanor? And maybe this is why Chicago has the crime problem they have . 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eyesa Horg 1,631 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 And guess where we are heading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L 2,293 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 29 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said: And guess where we are heading. I'm going to open a handbasket store! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bgavin 1,557 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Here in CA, they would have jailed the truck owner for violating the self-esteem of that poor thief.. Obviously, the thief "needed" that truck, so all should be forgiven. CA would no doubt give the thief a washer and dryer, and an interview on Good Morning Sacramento. Here in Sacramento, we see the thieves walking/running out of stores with stolen merchandise. Safeway, and the others, have their employees sign contracts stating they will not confront nor apprehend shop lifters. IIRC, the law turns a blind eye to thefts less than $900. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Business 1,121 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 A tow truck costs tens of thousands of dollars. How could that possibly be a misdemeanor? 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 3,334 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 2 minutes ago, Whiskey Business said: A tow truck costs tens of thousands of dollars. How could that possibly be a misdemeanor? I was kinda wondering that myself. But given the times, I suppose anything goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Business 1,121 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 18 minutes ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: I was kinda wondering that myself. But given the times, I suppose anything goes. Oh yes. The courts are the problem. And why was license suspended? Surely not not for driving under the influence of drugs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Joker 244 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 6 hours ago, Texas Joker said: Bet for the personal effects and tools on board that didn't equal felony theft. He was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle AND misdemeanor theft Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sixgun Sheridan 4,253 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Sometimes I have to wonder if I fell down a rabbit hole or something. Between this story and the one where people can be arrested just for having a baseball bat in their car makes me think I'm about to see some crazy striped cat grinning at me. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 2,776 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 ...................... complete with top hat ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Rod SASS 3935 7,202 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 11 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Should have shot him. Yep! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joke 'um 1,015 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 2 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Yep! Uh huh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watab kid 1,061 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 this has been emboldened with all the unrest [read that looting and burning] of our cities that has not been prosecuted openly and covered by our national press that enjoys their freedom of speech only to be propagandists 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 6,585 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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