Drunk Sailors Attack Police Car in Japan

One of the sticking points between Japan and stationed US Military personnel is the later’s conduct in the community. This is pretty much a common issue where the U.S. has a permanent presence.

Folks like those listed in the link are the reason why certain things are said during a pre-weekend safety briefs… Or to why service members are restricted to the overseas base where they could otherwise be allowed to venture into town outside the gates.

From Stars and Stripes:

The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. Sunday when police were called to a disturbance at an unnamed Japanese pub-style restaurant, according to the Okinawa Times. Three men — one shirtless — entered the restaurant to ask directions to a “strip bar.”

The men were loud and reportedly threw a reservation board, prompting the manager to call the police for assistance, the newspaper said. They fled when they heard sirens, according to the report.

Ishikawa Police described the men as acting “violently” at the restaurant, though no injuries were reported, a spokesman said Tuesday. It is customary in Japan for some government officials to speak on condition of anonymity.

Ruffin was found hiding in the yard of a local resident and arrested on a trespassing accusation at 9:42 p.m., the Okinawa Police statement said. Elam, Krebill and Casselman were found walking on the street in the Fuchaku area of Onna village at 11:33 p.m., according to police.

When stopped by police, the men started banging on the windows of a police car, according to Okinawa Police. Police say Elam cracked a cruiser windshield with a piece of wood.

You could read the full article on Stars and Stripes as well as on Popular Military.

Category: Navy