Stabbing suspect says he’s a pirate from 1776

Metro [UK] ^ | 4 Dec 2014 | Harry Readhead

[Slings and Arrows]

A man accused of stabbing a supermarket worker with a pair of scissors told police he was a pirate from 1776.

Police say they arrested Joseph Pradel after he stabbed Jacque Vino, an employee at Weis Market in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.

And according to police, who say Pradel was under the influence of a controlled substance at the time, the suspect told them that he was a pirate who had come to America on the Santa Maria in 1776.

When asked if he regretted his alleged actions by a WNEP reported, Pradel replied:

‘Nah.’

Court papers say Mr Vino was stocking shelves early in the morning when he noticed Pradel with a pair of scissors in each hand. Investigators say the employee then starting following Pradel, who suddenly turned around and stabbed him in the shoulder and arm.

Arriving police said they took four officers to pin Pradel down.

‘I am shocked. I am shocked at what happened,’ said Susan Broody, a regular customer at Weis.

[TigersEye]

Arrrrr, stabbed by rusty scissors. That’s gonna leave a marrrrrrk.

[Slings and Arrows]

Only a crazy person would think that. After all, I am King of the Potato People.

Napoleon's sitting next to me at the diner, and he begs to differ.

[Smokin' Joe]

...a pirate who had come to America on the Santa Maria in 1776

Historically challenged, too.

[Slings and Arrows]

See post #20.

[Mark17]

I fought with Julius Caesar at the battle of Waterloo

Well then, Julius Caesar must been old and gray, and you hadn't reached puberty yet. My question is, did you fight for or against the Duke of Wellington?

:-)

[TChad]

The least we can do is to extend to him every courtesy that was extended to captured pirates in 1776.

[Mark17]

Would he be interested in a job with the Obama administration?

He is eminently qualified. Most of those scum bags act like they are off their meds too.

[Mark17]

The least we can do is to extend to him every courtesy that was extended to captured pirates in 1776.

You mean, like extending the plank for him?

[Impy]

No mention of him being really old, so he must possess the secret of time travel!

[Slings and Arrows]

Fair ‘nuff. Rope’s cheap.

[Mark17]

He could be Obamacare Czar!!!

He could indeed sir. Good choice.

[Slings and Arrows]

Yeah, he’s a regular Einstein.

[Berlin_Freeper]

The pirates in Africa hijack ships for millions of dollars.

[Slings and Arrows]

He never said he was a *good* pirate.

[Billthedrill]

He may have had his reasons.

[Mark17]

Well, when you consider all the angles, do you think he would be a worse czar than any other Obama Czar? This clown would probably be better.

[ifinnegan]

Oddly, just knowing the name of the Santa Maria means he knows more history than an average student or young adult these days.