Interesting Night at Work
It wasn't too bad starting out. I got all my paperwork done from the night before and hit the road. I shagged a few simple calls, like area checks and noise complaints. Then I backed up a few guys on their calls. The night was not too busy but definitely not as quiet as it has been. After meal break, I was back up for a domestic. Just a verbal argument, no big deal. As that call was wrapping up, my morning was about to get interesting...
A suspicious vehicle call went out and I headed that way to back up the primary. Some car was weaving all over the road and then stopped on the side next to some construction equipment. I was 2nd on scene. Driver was passed out at the wheel, radio blaring, and dark windows. We tried the doors but they were all locked. We banged on the windows to wake him, but he was still not responding. Then the situation changed! Primary saw a hand gun laying near the center console. just inches from where the driver's right hand laid. We called for more units immediately.
We set up around the truck in a semi circle with me and the Sgt. rocking the long guns. My cruiser was parked at the rear bumper of the truck in case he woke up suddenly and drove in reverse. Finally he wakes to another unit tapping on the window. The lead unit barks commands to put hands in the air, turn off the vehicle, step out of the vehicle. Of course the driver does none of these actions and begins to back into my cruiser. He then drives forward further into the equipment, then back again slightly striking the Sgt's cruiser. He figures a way to maneuver out of the slight blockade we set and drives away hauling ass. We tried following him but he crossed through the local cemetery and then headed down the interstate.
Needless to say it was an interesting 15 or so minutes as the events unfolded. Obviously it could have turned out a lot worse, but it could have turned out a little better had we caught him. I believe we since identified him and I'm sure he will get what's coming.
Moral of the story is... never take anything for granted. Good night readers!