+Jimbib 732 Posted January 16, 2009 Strange behaviour to say the least http://www.lvrj.com/news/37701339.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+DoctorQuest 118 Posted January 16, 2009 "We're not confident the name he's telling us is accurate," Staretz said. Gee, ya think? Kind of scary, though..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rovert97 1 Posted January 16, 2009 what happened to the times when they would just shoot the guy for breaking onto a military base with the threat of explosives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whirlinmerlin 0 Posted January 16, 2009 what happened to the times when they would just shoot the guy for breaking onto a military base with the threat of explosives. If the chap turns out to be mentally ill which seems quite likely then shooting him would have been quite tragic, although understandable under the circumstances. Seem they did a good job here and I hope he gets treatment (if this is the case). If it turns out that he did know exactly what he was doing and is just a twat then I hope they throw the book at him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted January 16, 2009 Sick or stupid. Or both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 629 Posted January 16, 2009 nice to know that base security is 100% :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serverandenforcer 33 Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) I've already had a personal first impression with Security Forces at Nellis and they are awesome. Back in 2006, I was on the way to Indian Springs AFB for ground combat training. I was pulled as an alternate from my unit because an original member on the team that was going to Iraq got injured in training, and I was the lucky guy to be his replacement. Anyways, instead of my UDM scheduling a bus from Indian Springs to pick me up, he told me to grab a taxi when I land at Las Vegas. Apparently, the taxi driver didn't know where to go, got lost, stopped in the middle of a busy highway to ask for directions from Las Vegas's finest (who were already busy with a stop), and instead of saying I am lost, the driver said I need help. The cops got pissed at her told her to keep driving and then soon afterwards they chased after us and pulled us over. I was able to explain to them what was going on, what the driver was doing, and they instructed her to take me to Nellis. The cops also contacted SF at Nellis and advised them of the situation. The driver then took me to the wrong gate at Nellis (and apparently notified her supervisor of what had happened, who in turn notified taxi police). When we got to the wrong gate, the private securit there turned us around. As we were about to leave, another security guard stops us and tells us to wait back by the gate (apparenlty they just got the call of what was going on). While we're waiting, taxi police shows up and takes me out of the taxi at gun point. Right at that time, SF rolls up in 3 Humvees, with .50 cals and M-240Bs, recognizing who I was ('cause I was wearing my SF pride shirt) and drew their weapons down on the taxi cop, who of course immediately complied and lied down on the ground (I doubt a 9mm hand gun is any good competition against a .50 call and two M-240Bs. Two SF members then grabbed me, pulled me behind the Humvees and proceeded to grab all of my belonging from the taxi (very carefull I might add) and brought them back with me. After talking to the taxi cop, they allowed him to approach me in a more "acceptable" manner. He took my statements and said that they'll review the recording inside the taxi, and if anything conflicitng came up, they'll notify me. Haven't heard from them since, so I think they got the jist of what happened. Well, after dealing with that, the flight chief came out, personally setup a room for me on base, free of charge, notifed Indian Springs of the fiasco, and I got a good 1 hour sleep before catching a ride on the Indian Springs bus, like my UDM should've arranged before hand. Edited January 16, 2009 by serverandenforcer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Viggen 614 Posted January 17, 2009 Daaaaaaaaaaayyyyyuuuuum serverandenforcer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TX3RN0BILL 3 Posted January 17, 2009 Whoa, guess moral of the story is: "When in Vegas, use the bus... forget about cabs!" I bet that taxi driver must've been some sort of alien clone or something. Cause unless Vegas has grown exponentially since I've last been there (back in 2002), it's definitely NOT a place of difficult navigation. And a taxi driver has the obligation to know major destinations in the area... The fact that she said you needed help instead of saying she was lost, should have prompted Las Vegas's finest to make a call to a clinical sanitarium or something like it... as it must've been HER who wasn't ok. Nice showing of the base security that the armed forces personell take care of themselves... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serverandenforcer 33 Posted January 17, 2009 That incident ended up being the talk of the town for about a month or two at both my home base and with the guys over in Iraq when I eventually deployed with them. And the UDM got a major *** chewing for not hooking me up properly. From what I've heard, if I didn't get contacted by the taxi police, more than likely my story checked out, and with a situation like that, the taxi driver not only looses her licenses, but faces criminal charges as well. What I found out later is that a regular SF cop actually showed up prior to the Humvees, but when he saw that I was getting taken out of the car at gun point by the taxi cop, he stood back, and called in for assistance. That's when the Humvees rolled in (and they rolled in quick!). I can still rember the first words from the on scene commander when they showed up... "You better drop that gun and back the **** up or your dead!" Apparently this isn't the first time taxi service has been like this in Vegas. I guess it's really corrupt and because of that, they have signs posted at all the airports advising to be cautious when getting a cab. So yeah, take the bus when you go there. I will never ever take a taxi again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONETINSOLDIER 2 Posted January 17, 2009 what happened to the times when they would just shoot the guy for breaking onto a military base with the threat of explosives. EX-FREAKIN-ZACTLY! next time it might not be somebody lookin for attention, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannie 21 Posted January 17, 2009 Maybe the guy just thought he got to Las Vegas and was looking for a casino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ST0RM 145 Posted January 17, 2009 what happened to the times when they would just shoot the guy for breaking onto a military base with the threat of explosives. Way too much paperwork involved. Last year, we had a lady run the gate here at McConnell. Long story short, she was able to get all the way to the taxiway before she stopped. She was wanting the SF to shoot her. They didnt of course, but did arrest her. Nutjobs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serverandenforcer 33 Posted January 17, 2009 Way too much paperwork involved. Last year, we had a lady run the gate here at McConnell. Long story short, she was able to get all the way to the taxiway before she stopped. She was wanting the SF to shoot her. They didnt of course, but did arrest her. Nutjobs... Suicide by cop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
