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GTS Mark · 03-25-2003, 02:38 PM

Leadfoot loses it ...
Man blasts traffic cam with shotgun: cops
By KATIE CHALMERS, STAFF REPORTER

Call it photo-radar rage.

A 27-year-old Winnipeg man is facing mischief and firearms charges after allegedly using a shotgun to take out his frustrations on one of the city's photo-enforcement cameras.

A motorist was eastbound on Marion Street about 4 a.m. Thursday when the camera flashed, clocking the vehicle going through the intersection at Dufresne Avenue 27 kilometres over the 50 km/h speed limit, police said.

"His picture was taken. It appears he took exception to that," said Winnipeg police Const. Bob Johnson.

The motorist drove home and grabbed a shotgun before returning to the intersection and firing two shots at the camera, creating $10,000 in damage, police said.

"It's pretty unusual," Johnson said about the incident, which is likely the first case of photo-enforcement rage in the city. "We've never had one before."

Ironically, the man's truck had Alberta plates, which means he wouldn't have gotten a ticket anyway.

Under legislation, out-of-province drivers can not be ticketed in the photo-enforcement program.

The shots damaged the camera but did not destroy the stored images. Police used those images and witness accounts to track down the culprit.

SUSPECT ARRESTED

On Friday, a suspect was arrested at his home, where a shotgun was also recovered, police said.

Police are not releasing his name. He has been released on a promise to appear.

LOL! God knows I have always wanted to do that!

DH

03-25-2003, 02:38 PM
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	Eat This Photo Radar!!! Leadfoot loses it ... Man blasts traffic cam with shotgun: cops By KATIE CHALMERS, STAFF REPORTER Call it photo-radar rage. A 27-year-old Winnipeg man is facing mischief and firearms charges after allegedly using a shotgun to take out his frustrations on one of the city's photo-enforcement cameras. A motorist was eastbound on Marion Street about 4 a.m. Thursday when the camera flashed, clocking the vehicle going through the intersection at Dufresne Avenue 27 kilometres over the 50 km/h speed limit, police said. "His picture was taken. It appears he took exception to that," said Winnipeg police Const. Bob Johnson. The motorist drove home and grabbed a shotgun before returning to the intersection and firing two shots at the camera, creating $10,000 in damage, police said. "It's pretty unusual," Johnson said about the incident, which is likely the first case of photo-enforcement rage in the city. "We've never had one before." Ironically, the man's truck had Alberta plates, which means he wouldn't have gotten a ticket anyway. Under legislation, out-of-province drivers can not be ticketed in the photo-enforcement program. The shots damaged the camera but did not destroy the stored images. Police used those images and witness accounts to track down the culprit. SUSPECT ARRESTED On Friday, a suspect was arrested at his home, where a shotgun was also recovered, police said. Police are not releasing his name. He has been released on a promise to appear. LOL! God knows I have always wanted to do that! DH