Unsers in the News

[Fitti Fan]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/racing/08/09/bc.car.unsersarrested.ap/index.html?cnn=yes

:shakehead

[G.]

Arresting development
Unsers jailed for ignoring orders from deputies
Posted: Wednesday August 9, 2006 10:57PM; Updated: Wednesday August 9, 2006 10:58PM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Racing veterans Al Unser Sr. and Bobby Unser were arrested Wednesday after sheriff's deputies said the brothers ignored orders to leave an area where authorities had cornered a carjacking suspect.

The Bernalillo County sheriff's department said the suspect led police on a high-speed chase while shooting at them Wednesday morning. The man eventually crashed into a car on the city's west side and later shot himself.


During the standoff, authorities had cordoned off a road named after the Unser family.

Deputies said Al Unser Sr. started to go through the roadblock to get home when deputies warned him to stop. Bobby Unser, who was in a separate vehicle, also refused to leave.


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“Naturally I’m going to get a hold of Sheriff (Darren) White and tell him honestly what happen, not what these crazy idiots that work for him are writing down,” Bobby Unser said.

White defended his deputies in a statement released late Wednesday.

“It’s not uncommon for officers to be riddled with insults from people we arrest,” he said. “It’s deplorable when it comes from someone who is considered a respected member of our community. Let’s not forget these officers were being shot at.”

[Sean O'Gorman]

:rofl:

[Fio1]

Hey, the street was named after the Unsers. So, what's the issue? They are allowed to go down that road when ever they want! No matter what some flat-footed over-paid metermaid says. :rolleyes:

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You see boys,it's like pit lane is closed.

[Don Quixote]

You see boys,it's like pit lane is closed.
:laugh:

[race chica]

You see boys,it's like pit lane is closed.

nice :laugh:

[oddlycalm]

The two Unsers have seven Indianapolis 500 wins between them. All of which apparently does not put them above the law in New Mexico. :gomer:

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