[Scan-DC] Vsp trooper in 10-50, citizen using radio

[Clegg, Andrew W.]

Thanks Michael! For a little while, I thought I was going crazy (or, actually, crazier -- the voices in my head haven't usually involved scanner traffic).

Sounds like the trooper violated a few rules (if not laws). Glad he's OK.

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okay, now this gets interesting - I checked the local newspaper there and lo and behold, its on the front page of the Fauquier Times Democrat newspaper Sept 8 edition.  

http://www.fauquier.com/media/photos/2010/09/08/FTD_090810_0A_00_001_C.jpg

unfortunately, the actual paper/story is only available with a subscription - but I called and the paper was very kind to send me a copy of the article:
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Va. state trooper injured chasing after motorcycle 





 

BY ALEXANDRA BOGDANOVIC 

  
Times-Democrat Staff Writer 





 

  
State Trooper Chris Carson emerged 
from a Friday afternoon crash with only minor injuries. First Sgt. Jeff 
Lail, in charge of the Area 12 Office in Warrenton, said the crash 
happened on Brent Town Road near the Stafford County line around 5:40 
p.m. Carson was trying to catch up with a motorcyclist who was allegedly
 speeding and driving erratically, but the trooper never actually 
advised dispatchers he was involved in a pursuit, Lail said. A pack of 
cars pulled as far off the road as they could to get out of the 
trooper’s way. Carson tried to get around the group, but couldn’t 
complete the maneuver due to traffic coming in the opposite direction, 
Lail said. Carson’s cruiser never crossed the center line, the first 
sergeant stressed. Somehow, the back end of the trooper’s vehicle went 
off the right side of the road. The cruiser then went back across both 
lanes and hit a ditch bank and a tree, Lail said. Carson was transported
 to Fauquier Hospital where he was treated and released. 


 


  


Virginia State Police Sgt. Charlie 
Crummett conducted the investigation into Carson’s involvement in the 
crash. Crummett was unavailable Tuesday afternoon to say how fast Carson
 was going or why he was not charged in connection with the incident. 

  
The motorcyclist continued for about
 two miles when he lost control of the bike for an unknown reason and 
hit a VDOT sign, Lail said. The driver allegedly fled the scene on foot.
 



 


 

  


Fauquier County deputies came to the
 scene to help look for the motorcyclist, Lail said. They apprehended 
him at an area residence. 

  
The driver, identified as Joshua Payne, 32, was also transported to the hospital for evaluation of his 


 

injuries, Lail said. 

  


Troopers charged him with numerous 
violations including reckless driving/failure to maintain control; 
driving without insurance; no state inspection; driving without a 
motorcycle endorsement on his license; and improper registration. 

  
Additional charges are pending. 

  


E-mail the reporter: 
 abogdanovic at timespapers.com  
    



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still, interesting that the VSP manager of public relations didnt know about it since the trooper was transported to a hospital.......I will see what her response is to this.


> From: freqhopping at earthlink.net
> To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:51:17 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Vsp trooper in 10-50, citizen using radio
> 
> Why would  VSP not confirm it?
> >
> 
> 
> Because they don't like to talk about the ones that get away?  Wouldn't be 
> the first time I've heard of a pursuit where the person got away and there 
> is no press release.  Seems like there is always a press release or news 
> story for the ones they catch.
> 
> 
> Travis 
> 
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