Posted: 8/11/2004 10:56:42 AM EDT
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Text Drunken Driver Pulls Cop Over, Asks To Be Arrested POSTED: 9:39 am EDT August 10, 2004 VERNON, Vt. -- It was the cop who was pulled over -- by a drunken driver, no less. Vernon Police Chief Ian McCollin said he slowed down to take a look at a man edging toward a stop sign. McCollin said the man rolled down his window and made an astonishing request. The man said he was looking for a police officer to have himself arrested because he was drunk. McCollin radioed for backup due to the unusual nature of the traffic stop. The driver, identifying himself as Bryan Condo, said he was also driving on a suspended license. McCollin said Condo blew four times the legal limit on an alcohol breath test. He said Condo was a perfect gentleman as he was arrested for second-offense DUI and driving with a suspended license. McCollin added that getting pulled over by a drunk is one for the books. Now thats a new one....... |
I'd say less the dumbass as possibly realizing he was putting lives at risk. Albeit, there was probably a better way to accomplish that but I remember a time when a cop would give you a ride home if you'd had too much rather than risk driving. |
Those days are long gone. What with thousands of dollars in fines to the arresting authority, the incentive has now been lost to actually be helpful. Now punishment has taken center stage. |
I know they're long gone and that's sad. I was in LE during what I consider "the big change". However, it's not just fines it's about litigation and re-election. Less about doing good for your neighbor. IMHO. |
True, it is quite sad actually. |
I highly doubt this guy got himself arrested because he though he was going to hurt someone. But if so, then good on him, and a retractment of my previous statement will be in order. Mtechgunman |
I just try to see the best in people first and give them the benefit of the doubt. Then, prove to me they're an asshat and I support what they get in return. |
Ah, i see. The only reason i responded in that way, is i could just picture a drunk driving around, seeing an officer, and in his/her drunkeness, decide to flag them down, stating that they broke the law. That's all. No harm No foul. |
| I had a cocaine addict flag me down one time. She wanted to ask if i knew of any programs she could get into, becuase she was addicted to coke. I told here i might be able to help her, and asked her if she had any coke on her. "Just a gram" <G> The jail has an outstanding program, N.A. meetings and everything... |