Posted on 03/21/2026 2:12:01 AM PDT by Libloather
San Francisco’s streets have seen their fair share of oddities — but a gun-toting man with a pet duck riding in the backseat of a purple Ferrari may take the cake.
Police arrested 51-year-old Brian Currier on Monday after he allegedly waved a gun at a pedestrian, authorities said.
The flamboyant gunslinger then barricaded himself inside his apartment in the luxe Nob Hill neighborhood, prompting an hours-long standoff, according to cops.
Neighbors told The San Francisco Standard that Currier was a local curiosity, often spotted zipping around in his flashy purple Ferrari with his duck, Daisy, like a loyal sidekick.
As police surrounded his apartment on Monday afternoon, Currier fired off a string of bizarre, unhinged emails to the outlet that painted a chilling picture of his state of mind.
**SNIP**
About an hour later, the situation escalated. “CALLING ALL ALLIES TO COME TO MY HOME AND REMOVE THE ASSASSIN FAKE COP TEAMS ASAP,” he wrote, claiming his apartment was encircled by “child-torturing fake cop assassins.”
After the arrest, Animal Care and Control reportedly took Daisy in.
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My mentality should be the norm not unique. While I don’t go out of my way to offend people, I also refuse to capitulate to their mental illness nor to their chosen vocabulary, which seems to change every day.
Take reckless risks, suit yourself.
Leave me alone!!!
Just another “armed man in purple Ferrari with a pet duck” story.
When will it end?
I think you hit the nail on the head! 😂
It’s the GEESE, however, who make the park look like the “Streets of San Francisco”. Goose poop all over the bike path. And NOISY…. at least I don’t think any of them are armed….No firearms but they’re fully loaded nonetheless.
Apparently this guy did not read the article about hanging out with Furries; no real animals involved.
Howard, Howard. Not Harold.....
I’ve been telling a joke for years about a purple Ferrari—and it there it is. Could’ve guessed where it would show up.
Almost the perfect mass media headline. Needs sex
Almost the perfect mass media headline. Needs sex. (Or is that what the dfuck’s for??)
California is a gate less mental institution over time it will make the sane crazy too.
What about the chihuahua seen in photos? Nary a mention of the pint sized pup.
Florida Man wonders why he did not think of this frst.
Drop a tarp on the car and let him sit in the dark.
Even then, the back seats are duck-size.
“After the arrest, Animal Care and Control reportedly took Daisy in.” Thank goodness the duck is OK.
The real crime here is that someone painted a Ferrari purple.
Purple is ok on 1960s Mopar muscle cars, but that’s about it.
San Francisco Animal Care and Control has taken custody of Daisy.
“We have the duck,” said spokesperson Deb Campbell. “The duck is in our custody, receiving care, and doing well.”
Campbell added that ACC did not take in Currier’s dog.
Florida Man will hear of this.
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