This is not even remotely similar to this guy’s situation.
Run around town and deliberately attempt to get hassled by the cops.
You have some information that this guy was "running around town and deliberately attempting to get hassled by the cops?" If so, please do post your links.
Do you think I’m going to do your work for you just because you’re a left wing nut case?
(Just kidding about the nut thing.)
When’s the last time you bought a belt that cost $350?
A (timing) belt for my Mercedes wouldn’t cost that much!
Look them up yourself.
I’m getting sick and tired of looking up the history on perps.