Paralyzed man eludes police twice in one week

by (▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) Posted 2012/04/14 18:23:01

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Pasco County, Florida -- A man who is paralyzed from the waist down was arrested in Sumter County on multiple warrants -- including attempted murder on two deputies -- after eluding capture twice in one week.

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office says 27-year-old Terry Yates could drive by using a stick or crutch-like object to operate the gas and brake pedals.

On April 3, Yates was spotted by police driving a stolen vehicle. Deputies set up a perimeter in the area of Clay Sink Road and Devils Creek Road and began tracking Yates with a helicopter. Yates was able to escape when the chopper had to refuel.

Nam Era Vet #1 DNA TLC 2012/04/15 02:47:37

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I guess his paralysis didn't teach him a thing. Some people change their lives when they get seriously hurt. It's kinda like a warning.

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Pixie·MzAwesome♠ƤĦĂĔŢ♠ 2012/04/14 20:45:05

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That is awesome!

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EdVenture 2012/04/14 18:49:11 (edited)

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Sounds like another Sanford

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Philo-Publius 2012/04/14 18:49:06 (edited)

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I say let'm go. All this dude did was steal a car, and these flat-footed Barney Fifes have wasted more public money on this fruitless pursuit than the original cost of the vehicle.

The guy doesn't even look dangerous. He's having a rough life... just stop it. Let him be.

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