Man Charged with Battery for Passing Gas

tv1a · #1 09-25-2008, 08:30 PM

Charge dropped against man accused of passing gas

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The Associated Press is reporting authorities are dropping a battery charge against a man who was accused of passing gas and waiving it towards a police officer.

According to a criminal complaint, Jose Cruz, age 34 passed gas and made a fanning motion toward a patrolman after being taken to the police station for a breathalyzer test. Cruz denies making the fanning motions stating he was denied needed restroom privileges.

Cruz still faces driving under the influence and other charges.

JaneEyre · #2 09-25-2008, 08:49 PM

Isn't this the same story as "Best Laugh of the Day" thread??

ManOfWord · #3 09-25-2008, 11:15 PM

I know people who should be put away for life for this crime!!!!

LOL

Carpenter · #4 09-25-2008, 11:22 PM

He was charged actually because he was hispanic. I live with them and am half of one so I know how lethal they can be...woa...

MissBrattified · #5 09-25-2008, 11:33 PM

Well, maybe I'm nitpicking, but if I had been that police officer, I would have been embarrassed to press charges against someone for assaulting me with gas!!!!! Not exactly what I'd call a battle scar.

ManOfWord · #6 09-26-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Well, maybe I'm nitpicking, but if I had been that police officer, I would have been embarrassed to press charges against someone for assaulting me with gas!!!!! Not exactly what I'd call a battle scar.

Yeah, but you don't know how bad it was!

freeatlast · #7 09-26-2008, 07:58 AM

Have we found the "weapons of gas destruction" ?