Understanding arrests � Part 2
Friday, July 14, 2017
Every policeman who rode a bike was a celebrity. The local boys knew him by name. Fast forward thirty years. Police motorcyclists still ride around with the same air of importance. Well, I am not complaining. The roar of a good engine between one’s feet can project a rider to a near divine experience.
Back to our subject. I said that an approaching policeman almost always signified trouble. Neighbors would rise to get a ringside view of the imminent spectacle. Fortunately, it was almost always known where the police visit would end. Every community boasts readily identifiable members who keep the police service relevant and active. In this installment, I address arrests by warrant.
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