Subdeacon Joe Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 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.
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Whiskey Business said: "Stupid is as stupid does." ..................... and the stupid is STRONG with this one ......
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 Quite surprised - pleasantly, though - that the cops didn't hassle the truck owner...
Texas Joker Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 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.
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 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.
Buckshot Bob Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 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 .
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 29 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said: And guess where we are heading. I'm going to open a handbasket store!
bgavin Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 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.
Whiskey Business Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 A tow truck costs tens of thousands of dollars. How could that possibly be a misdemeanor?
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 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.
Whiskey Business Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 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.
Texas Joker Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 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
Sixgun Sheridan Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 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.
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 ...................... complete with top hat ?
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Should have shot him. Yep!
Joke 'um Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Yep! Uh huh.
watab kid Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 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
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