1BigDog Posted January 4, 2010 #1 Posted January 4, 2010 Jacksonville Family Fears for Life in Tangle with Motorcyclist Taren Reed Ann Butler http://www.firstcoastnews.com/graphics/bullet1.gif Created: 1/4/2010 4:34:04 PM http://www.firstcoastnews.com/graphics/bullet1.gif Updated: 1/4/2010 5:48:24 PM JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Local family members were on the receiving end of a motorcyclist's road rage yesterday evening, but they managed to alert authorities, which led to an arrest, police said. Kenneth Bruce was driving home with his wife and infant in the car around 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3, when the driver of a black Honda motorcycle became aggressive, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office report. Police said Paul Rieger Jr., 50, came speeding up behind the Bruce's car, pulled up next to it and tried forcing it off the road. Bruce told police when he stopped at the stop sign at Eastport and Pulaski roads, Rieger began driving circles around the car, eventually stopping in front of their vehicle. Rieger took off his helmet, ran to the driver's side door and tried to open it. When it wouldn't open, he began banging on the window, yelling at Bruce. Bruce's wife called police. They left the scene, driving around Rieger. Once again, Rieger began following them. When they reached the intersection of Faye and Joel roads, Rieger turned and drove away, but not before Bruce was able to get a tag number and description. Police ran the tag, and found that the motorcycle was registered to Rieger at his home. When police arrived there, Rieger refused to answer any questions about the incident and told police to leave. A struggle began between police and Rieger. Police had to Taser Rieger twice. He was eventually arrested and charged with aggravated assault and resisting and officer. ©2010 First Coast News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, rewritten, or redistributed.
Leadwolf56 Posted January 4, 2010 #2 Posted January 4, 2010 And all you guys want to buy Goldwings........
BoomerCPO Posted January 4, 2010 #3 Posted January 4, 2010 Tasered twice..........LOL! Boomer.....who wonders if this Taser thingy is a temporary cure for "STUPID".
wes0778 Posted January 4, 2010 #4 Posted January 4, 2010 Don't think he'd wanna come up and beat on my driver's window...
Monty Posted January 4, 2010 #5 Posted January 4, 2010 It doesn't say, but I wonder if they had cut him off, or endangered him in some way earlier. Or.....he may have just been a nutcase.
Wanderer Posted January 4, 2010 #6 Posted January 4, 2010 It doesn't say, but I wonder if they had cut him off, or endangered him in some way earlier. Maybe, but no excuse for bad behavior and he's lucky he didn't run in to an aggressive cager. Or.....he may have just been a nutcase. That's what me thinks.
Yammer Dan Posted January 5, 2010 #8 Posted January 5, 2010 Tasered twice..........LOL! Boomer.....who wonders if this Taser thingy is a temporary cure for "STUPID". Took the full 5 second hit with 50,000 volts to be qualified with the Tazer. ONCE!!!! Got hit with it a total of 6 times during training. But I was the 1st person shot with it at my workplace that DID NOT SCREAM!!! Went to my knees and never went completly down. I think maybe from all the years af grabbing plug wires when you shouldn't and getting knocked on your keister!!!
BoomerCPO Posted January 5, 2010 #10 Posted January 5, 2010 And were was ECK that day? ROTFLMAO!!!:crackup: Boomer....who jest knew dat someone heah wuz gonna throw that out fer a giggle or two.
Chaharly Posted January 5, 2010 #11 Posted January 5, 2010 Well lets look at it this way. An 1800 is a tank of a motorcycle... My ford tempo is ALSO a tank of a motorcycle, we'll let physics decide who winGs!
BoomerCPO Posted January 5, 2010 #12 Posted January 5, 2010 Took the full 5 second hit with 50,000 volts to be qualified with the Tazer. ONCE!!!! Got hit with it a total of 6 times during training. But I was the 1st person shot with it at my workplace that DID NOT SCREAM!!! Went to my knees and never went completly down. I think maybe from all the years af grabbing plug wires when you shouldn't and getting knocked on your keister!!! Hanging out and partying with State Troopers(Motor Officers) does have its advantages AND disadvantages. Boomer ....who's proud to say he experienced being Tasered 2x's.....and not only got even but got ahead of those jokers as well.:crackup:AND....I warned those dudes that if they messed wit de Bull dey wuz gonna get the horns.
ArcsSparks Posted January 5, 2010 #13 Posted January 5, 2010 My guess is the cager did something stupid. but once the cops show up you should play nice!
Venturous Randy Posted January 5, 2010 #14 Posted January 5, 2010 Yep, I bet there is two sides to that story. But, the only side reported sounds like a guy with a death wish, and some day he will gets what he wants. Darwinism at its best. RandyA
Snarley Bill Posted January 5, 2010 #15 Posted January 5, 2010 did'nt see a wing mentioned. don't really see that the brand of bike has any importance.
qdude Posted January 5, 2010 #16 Posted January 5, 2010 Bet you're right he got cut off and went Bozo. I ride like I'm invisible because so many don't see motorcycles as vehicles. A bad temper is Lexapro's best friend.
Yammer Dan Posted January 5, 2010 #17 Posted January 5, 2010 This could have been any one of us with a Idiot pulling in front of us at the right time.
Eck Posted January 5, 2010 #18 Posted January 5, 2010 And all you guys want to buy Goldwings........ Your a bad bad boy Leadwolf56........... And were was ECK that day? Sorry Cougar but I have an alibi.... My GW is Silver..and.... I have been at home taking care of my wife and granddaughter.. I wonder if it was a BLUE Mustang..........??
aharbi Posted January 5, 2010 #20 Posted January 5, 2010 It doesn't say, but I wonder if they had cut him off, or endangered him in some way earlier. Or.....he may have just been a nutcase. +1 yep, just what I was thinking. but with a baby in the car it was unintentional or didn't see him or miss judged distance. Some drivers are clueless and only care about themselves on the road.
Renne Posted January 5, 2010 #21 Posted January 5, 2010 I 'e'mailed the media and ask for a follow-up. Told them I would like his side of the story with a cc to VRO,,,let's see how slanted they are if at all. Renne
Guest tx2sturgis Posted January 5, 2010 #22 Posted January 5, 2010 You know, the cager probably left his gas cap sitting on the fuel pump at the last gas stop. Yeah...thats it. The 'nicest' person on the Honda was simply trying to graciously return the cagers property. Kids in the car, leaking gas, all of that. Circling the car, checking for fumes..yep...Seems entirely blown out of proportion to me.
GeorgeS Posted January 5, 2010 #24 Posted January 5, 2010 This situations comes up quite often. Even if the Car driver did somthing, when your on a bike, the car driver has the upper hand, ( and his other hand might have a gun it it ) Best, to just go on your way, and be glad you are still alive---
OldBear Posted January 7, 2010 #25 Posted January 7, 2010 Tasered twice..........LOL! Boomer.....who wonders if this Taser thingy is a temporary cure for "STUPID". that would be a "Yup":bowdown:
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