| Source: GunSenseVT | Date: 2014 |
'VT Gun Incident': 1/24 Winooski After a wild car chase, police arrest the suspect and get a warrant to search his truck. Police find 103 grams of heroin, 45 grams of crack cocaine, 43 grams of ecstasy and 2 guns. http://www.wcax.com/story/24606540/police-release-cruiser-cam-of-dramatic-chase |
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| GOV Analysis: | |
| GunSense Accuracy Level: | Misleading: Firearms not used. |
| | Date: 1/24/2014 | Town: Winooski |
| VT Resident?: NEW YORK | Law Abiding Citizen Prior to Incident: Felon |
| Event Type: Traffic Stop | Firearm Crime: NONE |
| Injury Type: NONE |
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| Actual Gun Use: NO | Gun Actually Fired: NO |
| Domestic Violence: No | Suicide: NO |
Details: Police stopped a red pickup truck in Winooski for a traffic violation. While the police were questioning the driver, the passenger, Tyshawn Mack, from BROOKLYN NY, jumped into the driver's seat and led police on a high-speed chase before he crashed.
He was chased, tased, and cuffed.
Marijuana and a few thousand dollars in cash were found on him, and after a vehicle search, found herion, crack cocaine, Exstacy and two firearms.
Mack was a wanted fugitive out of New York City for a burglary charge. |
NO law will prevent crime. No law will stop criminals from getting guns. Gun Control only effects the law-abiding citizen and the politicians know it. |
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| News Articles |
| Source 1: Police release cruiser cam video of dramatic chase |
| Source 2: Winooski police arrest fugitive after chase - Police identify fugitive as Tyshawn Mack |
| Source 3: Police: Man Arrested After Winooski Chase |
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