I am glad his response was to protect a symbol of his service, but it doesn't sound like he is right in the head.
Why would the Police "all of a sudden' arrest him for this? Is this memorial in a spot in town where a shanty would be unacceptable? Has he had other behaviours where he ran into Police problems, only for this to be the last straw?
His veteran status; is it confirmed? IS he a genuine vet? Are his awards legitimate?
Is it possible he is mentally disturbed, and that is why he is living on his own on the street? It does NOT sound lke a rational act, to go to the town square and protect a memorial, no matter how well intentioned.
I'd like to know more about the guy, but from what I have read in the last few days, it sounds like this guy needs to spend time with a counselor.
< If he is a veteran, he has my sympathy, in fact, if he is NOT a vet, he has my sympathy, but his actions don't sound right to me.
Northcut suffers from being extremely claustrophobic. Exactly why, I don't know. Possibly he was in a covered section of the river boat that exploded under attack when he was in Cambodia. The roof or something else may have come down on him. I don't know.
He is NOT a drug addict or an alcoholic. He just cannot sleep under a roof due to his condition. To Doctors and us normal folks he would be described as mentally unstable, I presume.
Why would the Police "all of a sudden' arrest him for this?
November 11th is Veterans Day. I would guess that whoever is in charge of the ceremonies for Solana Beach on Veterans Day decided that Northcut would not fit into his/her plans.
His veteran status; is it confirmed? IS he a genuine vet? Are his awards legitimate?
Yes, Yes, Yes, and I don't know if or what awards he has besides the Purple Heart. He doesn't go around bragging from what I've been told.
this guy needs to spend time with a counselor. My understanding is that he is fed up with Veterans Hospitals and their counselors. If they haven't been able to cure the man after 39 years then their cure rate needs adjusting.IMHO
His choice.
"Has he turned down help?"
Yes and MANY Vets do.
"Is he deliberately choosing to remain homeless?"
Yes. He can not lve indoors
"Is he a drug addict or alcoholic?"
From what I was told, no. "Has he ever had tretment?"Prior to 10 years ago yes.
"I am glad his response was to protect a symbol of his service, but it doesn't sound like he is right in the head."
That is one of the points here. Many Vets are not right in the head after they go through what they do for America.
"Why would the Police "all of a sudden' arrest him for this?"
They had been trying to figure out a way for months how to lock up Mr Northcut. Lucy came right out and said so.
"Is this memorial in a spot in town where a shanty would be unacceptable?'
No. It is in the meridian comming into town. Small area
"Has he had other behaviours where he ran into Police problems, only for this to be the last straw?"
Trespassing on railroad tracks and the memorial are all he has ever gotten into trouble for. While I spoke to Lucy and she was telling me about the warrents she did tried to make it sound as if his warrents were for something more than trespassing. She was also much more concerned about the landscaping than Mr Northcut.
"His veteran status; is it confirmed? IS he a genuine vet? Are his awards legitimate?"Yes
"Is it possible he is mentally disturbed, and that is why he is living on his own on the street? It does NOT sound lke a rational act, to go to the town square and protect a memorial, no matter how well intentioned."
Yes he is diturbed as many war vets are.
I'd like to know more about the guy, but from what I have read in the last few days, it sounds like this guy needs to spend time with a counselor."I think thats his choice. I also dont think counsling now would help him much.
< If he is a veteran, he has my sympathy, in fact, if he is NOT a vet, he has my sympathy, but his actions don't sound right to me."
Same here. I dont like seeing people like this anymore than anyone else. However who am I to impose on Mr Northcut, what will make ME feel better about his situation.