jakncoke
02-06-2009, 03:34 PM
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. – Elvis has left the vehicle. A man was arrested on more than 50 traffic citations — all in one day. Police said Elvis Alonzo Barrett, 46, fled from police trying to stop him for a traffic violation Thursday morning. Police said he ran through red lights, crashed into another car and a fence. Police said they found crack cocaine and a crack pipe in his car.
Barrett faces several charges, including fleeing and eluding and reckless driving.
He was also issued more than 50 traffic citations on charges including speeding, running red lights, and not wearing a seat belt.
Police said Barrett has a lengthy criminal history and his driver license was suspended.
A phone number listed for him was not in service Thursday night.
Fla. man issued 50 traffic citations in one day - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090206/ap_on_fe_st/odd_bad_driver)
sure it happens all the time, but it still is funny to read about someone thinking they can out run the radio.
Barrett faces several charges, including fleeing and eluding and reckless driving.
He was also issued more than 50 traffic citations on charges including speeding, running red lights, and not wearing a seat belt.
Police said Barrett has a lengthy criminal history and his driver license was suspended.
A phone number listed for him was not in service Thursday night.
Fla. man issued 50 traffic citations in one day - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090206/ap_on_fe_st/odd_bad_driver)
sure it happens all the time, but it still is funny to read about someone thinking they can out run the radio.