Ready to Run
A woman in Gainesville, Fla., called police when she noticed a prowler in her bedroom early in the morning. He ran when he saw she was awake. It was easy for police to spot him: he wasn’t wearing a stitch of clothing, other than a skull cap and running shoes. Officers tracked him, running through various yards, until they could get close enough, but it still took a Taser to subdue the man. And it’s likely officers recognized the suspect, not because he was a known criminal, but rather because Ronald D. Combs, 59, is a senior city attorney who works closely with the police. Combs has been charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling, prowling, and resisting arrest. The city says Combs has requested “personal leave” to deal with the charges. (RC/Gainesville Sun) ...Sounds more like a job for sick-in-the-head leave.Original Publication Date: 13 October 2013
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 20.
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 20.
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