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Black flag: Unsers busted at crime scene
KRQE News ^ | 8/9/2006 | KRQE News

Posted on 08/09/2006 5:00:14 PM PDT by JennysCool

ALBUQUERQUE -- Right in the middle of today’s deadly carjacker pursuit, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department arrested two members of Albuquerque’s famous Unser racing family. Both Al Unser Sr. and Bobby Unser Sr. were booked into the Metro Detention Center this afternoon charged with failure to obey a police officer and resisting arrest.

Both walked out of the jail about 3:30 p.m.

The brothers, who have a combined seven checkered flags at the Indianapolis 500 and are huge names in the racing world, apparently thought their celebrity status meant they were above the law.

The police pursuit of a stolen car, complete with reported shotgun fire aimed at pursuing officers, ended about 11 a.m. when the suspect crashed into another car and then accidentally or deliberately shot himself to death with the sawed-off shotgun. That dramatic conclusion happened at an intersection close to some Unser family property.

While the incident was still unfolding, Bernalillo County sheriff's investigators allege Al Unser started going through a roadblock in an attempt to get to his property. Despite six or seven warnings to leave the area, he still refused to leave, saying it was his property--he owned it.

When the deputy told him he would be arrested, Unser allegedly said, “You can't take me to jail,” and began cussing at the officer.

Officers report he then jerked away and said, “Don't you know who I am? I'm Al Unser.”

A short time after he was arrested, Bobby Unser showed up. Deputies said he, too, refused to leave and resisted arrest.

Both were transported to holding cells at the Valley substation before being taken to jail.

“They simply told them numerous times to leave the area, and they simply refused to do so,” Erin Kinnard of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department said. “Were not talking about a situation where we're trying to catch a shoplifter.

“This was a serious and dangerous situation.”

KRQE News 13 was told Al Unser threatened the arresting officer, telling him he would get back at him some day.

People on the scene also said the deputies didn’t recognize Al Unser and didn’t care who he was, they just wanted the men to leave since shots were being fired in the area.

Contacted later, Al Unser Jr. declined a request for an interview. KRQE News 13 was unable to reach Bobby Unser.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: Indiana; US: New Mexico
KEYWORDS: alunser; bobbyunser; donutwatch; doyouknowhoiam; indy; leo; rednecks; rickybobbyislaughing; trailertrash; unsers
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To: Graybeard58
I am starting to laugh at some of these post. Seems your the only sensible person here.
181 posted on 08/09/2006 8:49:38 PM PDT by Orange1998
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To: IronJack
These threads get more sophomoric every time you post.

Especially when you're posting to me.

I must say, your views are like caricatures of a redneck.

I have to wonder if you actually believe what you're posting or if you have some kind of macho reputation to uphold.

182 posted on 08/09/2006 8:49:44 PM PDT by sinkspur (Today, we settled all family business.)
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To: sinkspur
Now how could I have guessed that?

Awwwww. Now you're just being humble. With your powers of clairvoyance, you haven't had to "guess" about anything in decades!

183 posted on 08/09/2006 8:49:55 PM PDT by IronJack
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To: an amused spectator

Thanks for the endorsement.


184 posted on 08/09/2006 8:50:35 PM PDT by IronJack
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To: sinkspur; SLB; Squantos; Czar; Mr. Mojo; dennisw; Eaker; archy; AK2KX; Ancesthntr; ...
You are a liar. Travis never advocated Civil War.

he said he thought it was inevitable and that those capitulating to illegal immigration were responsible for contributing to that.

Folks like you Sink.

And as for LYING.

The whole political internet is by now aware of your charades, yet you still enjoy cachet here with the open borders crowd and the loud social centrist crowd you posse with.

You are loved by Clown Posse though aren't you?

That is too rich.

Folks who live to spew venom about this site adore you even to the point of embracing you from afar and snubbing one of their longtime own.

Man...no one could make this crap up could they?

except you maybe...lol

a longterm FReeper and ex-Seal, staunch advocate of RKBA and Real Conservatism gets canned and you....a discredited faux conservative imposter dances on his bones.

Not to his face you wouldn't.
185 posted on 08/09/2006 8:52:31 PM PDT by wardaddy (I have undergone Harpie detox, it was very tough but well worth it)
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To: sinkspur
I have to wonder if you actually believe what you're posting or if you have some kind of macho reputation to uphold.

Wonder no more. Break out the tarot cards ...

186 posted on 08/09/2006 8:52:56 PM PDT by IronJack
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To: Graybeard58
An oldie but goodie:

The Shrew" will be assisting IronJack in another great Free Republic Town Hall.
- infomessage posted by "some guy" on the FR back in 2000.

187 posted on 08/09/2006 8:55:55 PM PDT by an amused spectator (Bush Runner! The Donkey is after you! Bush Runner! When he catches you, you're through!)
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To: wardaddy

I miss Travis. He was on of my fav ones, a real patriot and good man.


188 posted on 08/09/2006 8:56:51 PM PDT by cyborg (No I don't miss the single life at all.)
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To: IronJack

You're a better man than I, Gunga Din...


189 posted on 08/09/2006 8:57:10 PM PDT by an amused spectator (Bush Runner! The Donkey is after you! Bush Runner! When he catches you, you're through!)
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To: Orange1998

Well, you know the saying?

"Everybody in the world is insane, except for me and thee and sometimes I wonder about thee"

Disclaimer - the above is meant to be humorous.


190 posted on 08/09/2006 8:57:57 PM PDT by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: cyborg

I miss him too. My first friend here.

Folks who make light of his banning make me sick. The above poster is not the first. That little punk from A&M does it too.


191 posted on 08/09/2006 8:58:22 PM PDT by wardaddy (I have undergone Harpie detox, it was very tough but well worth it)
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To: wardaddy; sinkspur
Not to his face you wouldn't.

Hey - sinkie would get in one good lick with his camo keyboard before the inevitable... ;-)

192 posted on 08/09/2006 8:59:45 PM PDT by an amused spectator (Bush Runner! The Donkey is after you! Bush Runner! When he catches you, you're through!)
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To: cyborg
a real patriot and good man

What am I? Chopped liver?

Good to see you again cyborg.

193 posted on 08/09/2006 9:00:32 PM PDT by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: wardaddy

Well I don't think people will understand until they are right in the middle of the illegal immigration battle. Remember Jackelope Breeder? I miss him. I miss fitz too. I never understood that action. Oh well :(


194 posted on 08/09/2006 9:01:08 PM PDT by cyborg (No I don't miss the single life at all.)
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To: Graybeard58

How could I forget? Hope all is well with you :-)


195 posted on 08/09/2006 9:01:44 PM PDT by cyborg (No I don't miss the single life at all.)
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To: cyborg

shoot....you should just run the old bang list

more bannings than not


196 posted on 08/09/2006 9:02:43 PM PDT by wardaddy (I have undergone Harpie detox, it was very tough but well worth it)
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To: wardaddy

I never got involved in the Border Wars (deeming the whole issue too fraught with complexity), but Travis McGee is a good man. Period.


197 posted on 08/09/2006 9:03:16 PM PDT by an amused spectator (Bush Runner! The Donkey is after you! Bush Runner! When he catches you, you're through!)
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To: wardaddy
Not to his face you wouldn't.

The same can be said for you.

You're a big talker and troller.

198 posted on 08/09/2006 9:03:39 PM PDT by Howlin (Pres.Bush ought to be ashamed of himself for allowing foreign countries right on our borders!!~~Zook)
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To: Howlin; wardaddy

No he isn't. You don't know him like I do. You may not agree with him but he's not a troll.


199 posted on 08/09/2006 9:04:59 PM PDT by cyborg (No I don't miss the single life at all.)
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To: GeronL

I saw Bobby interviewed on the local news after his release - came across like an idiot. Cocky, arrogant etc.

HE was going to give the Sheriff HIS version etc.


200 posted on 08/09/2006 9:07:01 PM PDT by Let's Roll ( "Congressmen who ... undermine the military ... should be arrested, exiled or hanged" - A. Lincoln)
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