Erik
06-03-2009, 03:27 PM
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- Police said a man arrested for slashing the
tires of nearly 50 vehicles blamed his mother, radiation and braces
for the spree. Officers arrested 31-year-old man last Thursday on
suspicion of criminal mischief and carrying a concealed weapon. Police
say one officer spotted the suspect crouched behind a police SUV at
about 7:15 p.m. Thursday, went to investigate and discovered a tire
leaking air.
Boulder police spokeswoman Sarah Huntley said the man indicated he was
frustrated over his relationship with his mother and blamed radiation
from the former Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant near Golden. He also
said his desire to slash tires stemmed from his getting braces in the
1990s.
Police said he's admitted slashing tires on 46 vehicles.
tires of nearly 50 vehicles blamed his mother, radiation and braces
for the spree. Officers arrested 31-year-old man last Thursday on
suspicion of criminal mischief and carrying a concealed weapon. Police
say one officer spotted the suspect crouched behind a police SUV at
about 7:15 p.m. Thursday, went to investigate and discovered a tire
leaking air.
Boulder police spokeswoman Sarah Huntley said the man indicated he was
frustrated over his relationship with his mother and blamed radiation
from the former Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant near Golden. He also
said his desire to slash tires stemmed from his getting braces in the
1990s.
Police said he's admitted slashing tires on 46 vehicles.