Monday morning feel good stories

| May 25, 2015

In Texas, a fellow decided that he’d clean out the local Radio Shack one more time before they go out of business, but his get away wasn’t as clean as he would have liked;

No threat was made, and no weapon was displayed. Before employees could react, the thief ran out the door, clutching the purloined goods.

And then he encountered a customer preparing to walk in. It was a Harris County deputy, looking for some bargains after his extra job shift ended.

“He thought a robbery had just happened, when he saw the man running out the door. He ordered the man to stop.”

The command was not followed. Police say the suspect jumped into a waiting car. The deputy stood his ground in front of the vehicle.

“Then he saw that the engine was running and a driver was behind the wheel. The car started coming at him, and that’s when he fired his gun,” said HPD public information officer Kese Smith.

The deputy fired two shots; at least one struck the theft suspect. The driver wasn’t injured and was arrested. The wounded man was taken to Ben Taub Hospital.

In Florida, a potential victim learned that even if you don’t “stand your ground” that doesn’t make you safe, either;

According to authorities, an armed man approached a person at 2325 NW 65 Street. The victim took off running on foot and the thief reportedly opened fire.

The person being shot at allegedly returned fire, hitting the robber several times.

The armed thief was taken to the Ryder Trauma Center and was listed in stable condition.

In Maryland, Alex Christopher Finnerty, an escaped prisoner learned that not everyone in that state is unarmed when he broke free of corrections officer and encountered a private citizen;

Sheriff’s deputies, corrections officers, Maryland State Police, Centreville police, Natural Resources Police, MSP Aviation and Annapolis Police Department responded for the search, which included K-9 units, two helicopters and two SWAT teams, Patrick said.

Several of the dogs tracked Finnerty’s scent toward the Hope Road area. About 4:30 p.m., a homeowner found signs of entry into his house and spotted Finnerty; he confronted Finnerty with a shotgun and Finnerty tried to flee, Patrick said.

The homeowner fired a warning shot that attracted search teams, which arrived to see Finnerty running away, Patrick said.

The good citizen loaned the officers his four-wheeler, which one deputy used successfully to run the prisoner down. So, all’s well that ends well.

Category: Feel Good Stories

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Roger in Republic

One has to wonder if the deputy on the ATV actually “Ran the suspect down”. One can only hope.

Lt Chris Stone

Sirs I belong to the Civil Air patrol, Maryland wing. During the memorial day services in Havre-De-Grace, Maryland my Squadron was supporting the mission. I saw this GUY wearing the top half of a tan Navy uniform walk by, He had a 2nd Lt bar on his garrison cap AND Bermuda shorts and tennis shoes. He also need a shave bad, I was going to call him out but my Cadets were there. I did take pictures..no name tag, some service ribbons and what looks to me (I’m Army,not Navy) a submarine badge. this guy was and is a joke. can you get the ward out about this guy? Respectfully Lt. Chris Stone, MD Wing, Civil Air Patrol.

MCPO NYC USN Ret.

Dear Lutetentent General,

Thank you for your service and participating in events today.

Go to contact tab and send photo DIRECT.

DIRECT means now, with out delay, no bullshit.

May sure you send date, time, and exact laocation of photo. The name of the event and even who sponsored it would help too.

Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for your assist in the CAP. It is a good org.

Out!

MCPO NYC USN Ret.

Oh, good choice not to “call him out”.

Leave that to us professionals.

You don’t need the hassle, but we enjoy it!

Well, kinda!