[jan in Colorado]

It was almost 20 years ago and his vest saved his life.

The traffic stop was also for a headlight or some such stupid thing (on Christmas Eve no less).

Are people threatened with imprisonment for burned out light bulbs? I've never heard of that one before.
I agree, it's low on the priority list, but sometimes those stops result in catching wanted felons. Did you know Ted Bundy was caught from a traffic stop? There are some things about this case that trouble me, and maybe it's because I'm an ex-cop that I give the police the benefit of the doubt, until all the facts are in.

IMO there is A LOT more to this than what is reported. Do you really believe the cops just 'accidentally' stopped this car and just happened to find the money? Have FReepers on this thread, who are so quick to villanize the cops and the police department, ever heard of a sting?

[CSM]

"Are people threatened with imprisonment for burned out light bulbs? I've never heard of that one before."

What happens if the fine is not paid?

[elkfersupper]

Are people threatened with imprisonment for burned out light bulbs?

Yes, they are.

Thanks to law enforcement being used as revenue enhancement, there are millions of people out there who have had adverse encounters with law enforcement personnel.

That amounts to "priors" on a traffic stop.

You would be surprised how many people on the margin have had their lives completely ruined by this.

Speaking for myself, I would defend a "Peace Officer" with my armament, my life, and my fortune.

I wouldn't walk across the street to urinate on a "law enforcement officer" if they were on fire.

[Stone Mountain]

Do you really believe the cops just 'accidentally' stopped this car and just happened to find the money? Have FReepers on this thread, who are so quick to villanize the cops and the police department, ever heard of a sting?

Why do you think this looks like a sting? What specifically do you think might have happened?