Camping Altercations?
Just looking for short stories of any camping altercation you have ever had with other campers? Just thought it would be fun to read thru them.
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Man, your stories bring back lots of memories. Deputy Sheriff in North Idaho for 28 years with many campgrounds in our jurisdiction. I could probably fill 10 pages of incidents ranging from comical to head shakers to heart wrenching.
As an avid camper myself I thoroughly enjoyed removing trouble makers. Oftentimes to a round of applause!!
One of the more comical ones was I was dispatched to the state park at midnight to a noise complaint. Upon arrival I observed a dozen young adults setting up tents, hollering and playing very loud music.
Got the music turned off and while talking to them learned they were U of I students out for a fun weekend. I told them to set up as quietly as possible and no music or they would be subject to arrest for Disturbing the Peace.
Well here comes Mr wannabe Perry Mason. He gets right in my face and informs me that they are in a STATE park and Disturbing the Peace is a STATE law and that I, as a Deputy Sheriff had no authority to arrest him. The next thing he knew he was sitting in my back seat, handcuffed.
I asked the group if there were anymore volunteers but it became strangely quiet!!!
After I booked the guy I told him that after my jailers fed him breakfast he may want to look up the Idaho Constitution for LEO Chain of command.
1. Sheriff
2. State and all others.
LOL
As an avid camper myself I thoroughly enjoyed removing trouble makers. Oftentimes to a round of applause!!
One of the more comical ones was I was dispatched to the state park at midnight to a noise complaint. Upon arrival I observed a dozen young adults setting up tents, hollering and playing very loud music.
Got the music turned off and while talking to them learned they were U of I students out for a fun weekend. I told them to set up as quietly as possible and no music or they would be subject to arrest for Disturbing the Peace.
Well here comes Mr wannabe Perry Mason. He gets right in my face and informs me that they are in a STATE park and Disturbing the Peace is a STATE law and that I, as a Deputy Sheriff had no authority to arrest him. The next thing he knew he was sitting in my back seat, handcuffed.
I asked the group if there were anymore volunteers but it became strangely quiet!!!
After I booked the guy I told him that after my jailers fed him breakfast he may want to look up the Idaho Constitution for LEO Chain of command.
1. Sheriff
2. State and all others.
LOL
