Triple Arrest

Well, you know how sometimes your day can go really slow, and then all of a sudden something happens that puts you to work for hours... it did to me. So this happened a couple of days ago, but I figured, hey, it's a good work story. I think all of you know now how our plate reader car works...so I'll skip it. If you have questions about it, please comment and I'll explain. I'm in the plate reader car near a motel lot when I see a strange looking guy appearing as if he's a lookout for something, so I cruise the lot trying to find a plate that may be his. Bingo. Very last car I get a hit. I pulled up a picture, and sure enough it was him. He was with several other people who all looked to be up to no good, so I figured I would wait it out. Eventually I had someone hide in a nearby building who was on bike patrol, and sped out of the lot like I had a call. Sure enough, 2 minutes later they all are scanning the area making sure coast is clear and come out, and get in a van. The bike cop and I stop them and put them in cuffs, 1 by 1. The first guy, the guy I knew was wanted, simply had to receive a court date for missing his 1st, so he was released at the scene. Guy number 2 was wanted x6. Yes, 6 warrants for all sorts of things relating to drugs and traffic charges. Another department came and picked him up. He'll be visiting several jails by the time his tour is over. Then Guy number 3...he had the worst violation of all. He owed taxes to a nearby city. Guy number 1 posted his bail on scene to that department, so he was also released at scene. Come to find out #3 had been charged with manslaughter in an adjoining state....a good couple of fellows. All 3 had numerous drug charges, though we found none on them. They had been acting very suspicious the whole time about another car (the car that I got a hit on), claiming to not have any idea why it was there, even though it belonged to the mother of #3. The van that we stopped them in also belonged to mother of #3. All three were sent on their way, and I called for a K9 unit to do a search on the mysterious car. Sure enough the dog hits on the car, we open it, and find a small amount of cocaine and prescription drugs (illegal and ready for sale). So I took the dope and the car. Now #3 is calling wanting his car back, but was told he had to come talk to me about the drugs that were found. He said he would be in tomorrow....We'll see.
So, in conclusion....a good hunch is something to go on. I ended up getting 3 arrests of some not so very good guys, and pulled some drugs off the street. The arrests took about 2 hours. The paperwork to follow...5 hours....so far.

Red River Gorge

Well, we went to Red River Gorge in Kentucky for 2 days to hike and camp. Lots of fun. On the first day we hiked about 6.1 miles (ridge top to ridge top), which was a very difficult hike. We did however, see a really cool "Double Arch"(pictured above, though u can only see 1 of the arches), and a ridge top called "Auxiar Ridge" that was a sandstone rock bluff overlooking miles of landscape throughout the Red River Gorge area. It was very pretty. We camped at Koomer Ridge Campground after being very lucky to land a spot as someone else was just packing up. Campground was full. On the second day, we just hiked two small trails totaling about 1.5 miles. We saw "Princess Arch" and another lookout nearby. We then left for lunch at "Miguel's" which has fabulous food (mainly pizza with all the topping choices you can think of) in a cozy, hippie(ish) atmosphere with climbing gear and t-shirts for sale. It's a very popular place for the in crowd in the area. We then had to leave for the day, as we both had work the following day. A good 2 day trip. Strenuous, but very pretty and fun.

My Toys

So here is a picture of my new toys. My new car, and new kayak on its new car rack. I like them. Haven't gotten out on the water yet, but planning away for when it's registered.

New Car!! 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

Well, in response to my last odd purchase....I bought a new car!!! It was a good two days. First day, I buy a really nice kayak, the next, a new car. I bought a black 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. Black is not usually my thing, but hey it looked good sitting on the lot. Ended up working the price down quite a bit from the msrp, especially when a rebate got thrown in on top. So now I have a new car to haul my new kayak around. I think that's every guys dream. A new boat and new car to haul it. I'm just awaiting my first trip out on the yak. Trying to get it registered which I have to do before I go on the water. I'll write another blog as soon as I go out on the water.

Kayak: My new toy

Well, I just made a rather odd purchase. I just bought a brand new touring kayak!!! It's not so odd a purchase in and of itself. More...it's odd because I don't have any way to transport it, and not quite sure if it will fit in a storage space at my house. It is the "Wilderness Systems: Tsunami 145"( Brand: Wilderness Systems, Model : Tsunami, Size: 14.5'). Photos are of the correct model, but mine is orange. It's made to haul quite a bit of gear if needed so I can go on multi-day trips in it. However, the length makes it so that you should keep on the larger, deeper rivers or lakes. No creeks for this bad boy, but it should be able to handle lower portions of the Little Miami and Whitewater rivers. Yeah....I got a kayak. I really didn't plan on buying one quite yet, but got a pretty good deal on this one. The place I bought it from (D & D Outfitters) is great. Very good prices and extremely knowledgeable staff who aren't trying to get more money from you, but instead put you in a boat that will work for what you want to do in it. I got a good deal on it (I think) because its the end of the year...it's a 2007 model, and the company is already ordering the 2008's. It was the last of it's style in the place, and the one they had just happened to be the color I wanted (orange, of course). So I bought it. However, I couldn't bring it home yet. No transport!. So Kate and I are going serious car hunting this afternoon. Sort of backwards purchasing don't you think? Buy the toy, then the necessary item for it to be utilized. Still have to buy a paddle. Don't know what car I will get, but currently I like the look of the Subaru Outback 2.5i. We'll see. As long as it carries my kayak, I'll be happy right now.

Pavarotti/ Davinci Code

Sorry. It has been awhile since I left a new blog. Nothing really to report in the cop world, and I haven't traveled anywhere new in a while. I watched the "Davinci Code" finally. Pretty good. I liked it due to the fact that it was a new movie that hadnt been done yet. Yes, I know it was a book, first. I like the idea of turning best selling books into movies. That way I don't have to read them. I heard today that Luciano Pavarotti died. I myself have never been much of a listener of the genre, but can definitely appreciate how good he was.
I don't really have anything good else to report. Hope I have something entertaining in the near future. Otherwise, keep checking back....you never know when something crazy will happen in my life. I will be switching onto 2nd shift in October....that usually means less family time for me, but greater stories for you.