Tear Gas In The Court Room

#1

Ran into an ex-DA that I knew from Smith County. He reminded me of a special moment in my life. It was right after we started carrying CS tear gas canisters on our belts. I was testifying in a DWI case. I have always been a big man. I was not used to the canister yet. I set down in the witness chair and the arms hit the top of the canister and it sprayed Judge, DA, myself, and some more. We had to clear the court room for the day.

I had more bloopers in my younger days as LEO I guess than anyone in my district. The good thing is I have lived to tell about them!!!!

dws1117 · #2

The good thing is I have lived to tell about them!!!

And, I enjoy hearing about them. Sounds like you have a several good stories.

longtooth · #3

Say on my friend. We will listen. Check your PM's. I told my Mother about your 1st trafic stop & she really laughed. What were the years you were there? Wonder how many times we met on the road & did not know we would visit in print later.

#4

I was actually stationed in Wood County from 84-89. Rains county had two troopers positions that were not filled, so myself and my partner who is now a Texas Ranger for Company B worked Rains and Wood Counties for 2 of those years.

Bubba · #5

Somehow, spraying the judge sounds like a good thing !

:)

LOL

longtooth · #6

WHERE YOU BEEN BUBBA. Been over a month. I was looking at your card last night & thought I would email you to see if all was well. Really have missed hearing from you.

Bubba · #7

longtooth wrote:WHERE YOU BEEN BUBBA. Been over a month. I was looking at your card last night & thought I would email you to see if all was well. Really have missed hearing from you.

Been really busy with work and NASTY divorce, haven't been online much. :(