Posted on 06/10/2008 12:19:59 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
CYPRESS -- Things are getting ugly at Southern California gas pumps, and we're not just talking about the record prices. Some drivers are turning to violence.
A doctor from La Palma was arrested Monday night after police say he grabbed a tire iron and threatened a driver who cut him off at a Costco gasoline station in Orange County.
According to witnesses, Dr. Antonio Reyes, 58, was among a crowd of motorists waiting in line at the pumps at the Costco on Katella Ave. around 5:40 p.m. when another vehicle cut in front of him. Apparently angry about being cut off, Reyes grabbed a tire iron out of his vehicle and confronted the driver, Sgt. Tom Bruce of the Cypress Police Department said.
Reyes says he only grabbed the tire iron after the other driver grabbed his shirt and shouted at him. He says he never intended to use it.
The other driver locked himself in his car and called police. No one was hurt.
Reyes was arrested and booked for investigation of brandishing a deadly weapon in a rude, angry or threatening manner, a misdemeanor. He was later released. No charges were filed against the other driver.
As gas prices continue to skyrocket, Costco-- known for providing discounts for members-- has seen an increase in crowds at its gasoline stations.
At times, 10 to 20 vehicles line up for a chance to cash in on the cheaper gas.
$4.33 for unleaded two days ago.
Ah yes, reminds me of the old days of “national malaise”.
How does pushing your way into the front of the line (or getting angry about someone else doing it) make it any cheaper for you?
$3.799 here in Missouri.
Paid $3.899 this morning in northern NJ.
“deadly weapon in a rude”
Only in Kalifornia. Being rude is not a crime last time I checked. Try cutting here in Texas and you’ll get your a_s handed to you.
As they should! What makes it right for someone to not wait their turn “an unwritten code of conduct” in the states.
Pelosi’s fault.
$3.76 at lunch today for regular.
Probably in the same way that “windfall profit taxes” would.
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Down to $4.05 around here.
I scoot across the river now and juice up in Iowa. Last time I got gas there, it was $3.79.
Here in the stupid state of Illinois it is $3.99 a gal, thanks to some of the highest state gas taxes in the nation.
Damned liberal government.
Wife just paid $3.99/9 at COSTCO in Lantana. Elsewhere in our part of Palm Beach County it’s %4.10-$4.15.
Soon to return if Obama is elected.
You can tell when gas prices are high by the huge lines at Costco for gas. I think any savings you might have is eaten away idling while waiting.
Californians can thank their buddies, the Democrats, for this.
$4.11 yesterday in Seattle at Arco - one of the cheapest around.
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