Anywhere close to this incident ...
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=141895
Perhaps they're stepping up enforcement on this stretch of roadway (e.g. pulling over for cell phone violations).
There is nothing sensible about a liberal. Maybe it was their tender feelings.
Three posts while I pecked away.
As described so far Mr Smartt wasn't in compliance w/ FOPA transport method guidelines.
I am going to work under the assumption that MSP and their WV/PA counter parts are watching I 81 like hawks right now and are going to use anything they can to get a car pulled over to try to find this road rage guy.
The really sad part, the perp is probably long gone.
Then they need an HFR form. BTW Glad to see your sticking around!!
Prob has a CCW
I am going to work under the assumption that MSP and their WV/PA counter parts are watching I 81 like hawks right now and are going to use anything they can to get a car pulled over to try to find this road rage guy.
Prob has a CCW, and didnt think about his travels through MD. He wouldnt have been in trouble if this happened in PA...he prob assumed the panhandle wasnt a long drive...
Yes, THEY ARE!!! Also, due to the public warnings from the task force working the incident that they "FULLY EXPECT" further incidents, most local folks traveling I-81 are scared. "...from Needmore, PA..." makes him a local.
As a PA resident it is HIGHLY likely that he has a PA. CCW! Of course that doesn't cover him on this side the border but one would hope it'd be taken into consideration, especially given the present situation. I would suspect that since the trooper was from truck enforcement AND had a cadet, has more to do with this poor bastard being arrested than anything else.
YES, he is (technically) in violation of MD. law. Under the circumstances it would have also been well within "officer discretion" to advise him of it, have him correct the situation (unload the gun and put both HG's in the trunk) and send him on his way with a cell phone ticket.
Perfect storm and Mr. Smart is piloting the fishing boat.
Road rage guy? There is a driver terrorizing I-81?
No, just a single instance.
They couldn't link the May Kentucky officer shooting or the York shooting to this perp (different vehicles).
Sgt Preston here...
All of this crapola could have been avoided by doing 2 things:
#1. Wear your seat belt...
#2. Do not talk on a hand held cel phone while driving..
Soooo who's fault was it MSP or Notso Smartt..?
Play stupid games win stupid prizes...