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Scarlett44
June 23rd, 2008, 09:08 AM
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June 11, 2008

Dr. Antonio Reyes, a doctor from La Palma, was arrested Monday night after police say he grabbed a tire iron and threatened a driver who cut him off at a Costco gasoline station in Orange County.

According to witnesses, Reyes was among a crowd of motorists waiting in line at a Costco gas pump.
Another vehicle cut in front of him while he was waiting in line at the gas pumps.

Reyes says he only grabbed the tire iron after the other driver grabbed his shirt, shouted the "f-word", and threatened to kill him if he didn't back off.
He also says he didn't intend to inflict any harm.

The other driver locked himself in his car and called police.
No one was hurt.

Dr. Reyes was arrested and booked for brandishing a deadly weapon in a rude, angry, or threatening manner.

He was later released, and no charges were filed against the other driver.

Reyes, who is due in court in July, could face up to one year in county jail.

As gas prices continue to rise, there are sometimes 10 to 20 vehicles lined up for a chance to cash in on Costco's cheapest gas.

Snoop
June 23rd, 2008, 02:21 PM
I have a solution - bring in the National Guard to pump the gas and keep the cars in line.

Defensor
June 24th, 2008, 05:16 AM
Reyes, who is due in court in July, could face up to one year in county jail.

Does anyone agree with the maximum one year jail sentence? It seems like an exaggerated punishment for a relatively minor offence when compared with serious crimes.

Scarlett44
June 24th, 2008, 10:03 AM
Does anyone agree with the maximum one year jail sentence? It seems like an exaggerated punishment for a relatively minor offence when compared with serious crimes.

Since he can most likely afford a decent lawyer, and if he doesn't have any priors, he'll probably just get a suspended sentence, and community service.
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