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\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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It wasn\u2019t until he arrived at the suspect and saw that he was being detained by other officers, that the stress took hold. He is seen immediately beginning to shake and his voice give way as a stress induced panic attack ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Fortunately for the officer, backup was already there and helped secure the scene. As we witness from the perspective of the initiating officer\u2019s body cam, his stress levels were on the rise. However, he still maintained the composure required to call in \u201cI have shot my duty weapon. I have shot my duty weapon. I need officers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until he arrived at the suspect and saw that he was being detained by other officers, that the stress took hold. He is seen immediately beginning to shake and his voice give way as a stress induced panic attack ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

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Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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A Harsh Reality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for the officer, backup was already there and helped secure the scene. As we witness from the perspective of the initiating officer\u2019s body cam, his stress levels were on the rise. However, he still maintained the composure required to call in \u201cI have shot my duty weapon. I have shot my duty weapon. I need officers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until he arrived at the suspect and saw that he was being detained by other officers, that the stress took hold. He is seen immediately beginning to shake and his voice give way as a stress induced panic attack ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Approximately one and a half minutes later the officer calls for backup, indicating that he spotted a firearm<\/a> in the subjects waistband. Approximately two minutes and fifteen seconds later the officer exits his vehicle to initiate contact. As a result, the suspect begins to run from the officer. As the officer gives chase, the suspect immediately opens fire, causing the officer to return fire, striking the suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Harsh Reality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for the officer, backup was already there and helped secure the scene. As we witness from the perspective of the initiating officer\u2019s body cam, his stress levels were on the rise. However, he still maintained the composure required to call in \u201cI have shot my duty weapon. I have shot my duty weapon. I need officers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until he arrived at the suspect and saw that he was being detained by other officers, that the stress took hold. He is seen immediately beginning to shake and his voice give way as a stress induced panic attack ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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As the officer follows the subject out of the alley, he picks up his step. He then immediately enters his patrol vehicle and turns to follow. For the next few minutes, it is unclear why he is following the seemingly peaceful subject, who is off camera. A series of censor beeps (covering sensitive police radio communications) prevents us from knowing if he gives any indication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately one and a half minutes later the officer calls for backup, indicating that he spotted a firearm<\/a> in the subjects waistband. Approximately two minutes and fifteen seconds later the officer exits his vehicle to initiate contact. As a result, the suspect begins to run from the officer. As the officer gives chase, the suspect immediately opens fire, causing the officer to return fire, striking the suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Harsh Reality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for the officer, backup was already there and helped secure the scene. As we witness from the perspective of the initiating officer\u2019s body cam, his stress levels were on the rise. However, he still maintained the composure required to call in \u201cI have shot my duty weapon. I have shot my duty weapon. I need officers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until he arrived at the suspect and saw that he was being detained by other officers, that the stress took hold. He is seen immediately beginning to shake and his voice give way as a stress induced panic attack ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The uneventful interaction ended with the subject leaving the scene peacefully, telling the officer to have a good day. As he was walking away, the officer instructs him to \u201cgo up the alley. Don\u2019t do it near people\u2019s houses where they call police<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the officer follows the subject out of the alley, he picks up his step. He then immediately enters his patrol vehicle and turns to follow. For the next few minutes, it is unclear why he is following the seemingly peaceful subject, who is off camera. A series of censor beeps (covering sensitive police radio communications) prevents us from knowing if he gives any indication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately one and a half minutes later the officer calls for backup, indicating that he spotted a firearm<\/a> in the subjects waistband. Approximately two minutes and fifteen seconds later the officer exits his vehicle to initiate contact. As a result, the suspect begins to run from the officer. As the officer gives chase, the suspect immediately opens fire, causing the officer to return fire, striking the suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Harsh Reality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for the officer, backup was already there and helped secure the scene. As we witness from the perspective of the initiating officer\u2019s body cam, his stress levels were on the rise. However, he still maintained the composure required to call in \u201cI have shot my duty weapon. I have shot my duty weapon. I need officers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until he arrived at the suspect and saw that he was being detained by other officers, that the stress took hold. He is seen immediately beginning to shake and his voice give way as a stress induced panic attack ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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After receiving a complaint of a male using narcotics in an alley, a uniformed officer initiated contact with the subject. The subject told the officer that he was shooting up, indicating that he is an addict. The officer said that he understood and that he was to gather his things and leave the location. Again, the subject stated that he is an addict and the officer replied, \u201cI know. You just can\u2019t do it here though. You gotta do it somewhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The uneventful interaction ended with the subject leaving the scene peacefully, telling the officer to have a good day. As he was walking away, the officer instructs him to \u201cgo up the alley. Don\u2019t do it near people\u2019s houses where they call police<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the officer follows the subject out of the alley, he picks up his step. He then immediately enters his patrol vehicle and turns to follow. For the next few minutes, it is unclear why he is following the seemingly peaceful subject, who is off camera. A series of censor beeps (covering sensitive police radio communications) prevents us from knowing if he gives any indication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately one and a half minutes later the officer calls for backup, indicating that he spotted a firearm<\/a> in the subjects waistband. Approximately two minutes and fifteen seconds later the officer exits his vehicle to initiate contact. As a result, the suspect begins to run from the officer. As the officer gives chase, the suspect immediately opens fire, causing the officer to return fire, striking the suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Harsh Reality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for the officer, backup was already there and helped secure the scene. As we witness from the perspective of the initiating officer\u2019s body cam, his stress levels were on the rise. However, he still maintained the composure required to call in \u201cI have shot my duty weapon. I have shot my duty weapon. I need officers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until he arrived at the suspect and saw that he was being detained by other officers, that the stress took hold. He is seen immediately beginning to shake and his voice give way as a stress induced panic attack ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Shootout Induces Officer Panic Attack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After receiving a complaint of a male using narcotics in an alley, a uniformed officer initiated contact with the subject. The subject told the officer that he was shooting up, indicating that he is an addict. The officer said that he understood and that he was to gather his things and leave the location. Again, the subject stated that he is an addict and the officer replied, \u201cI know. You just can\u2019t do it here though. You gotta do it somewhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The uneventful interaction ended with the subject leaving the scene peacefully, telling the officer to have a good day. As he was walking away, the officer instructs him to \u201cgo up the alley. Don\u2019t do it near people\u2019s houses where they call police<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the officer follows the subject out of the alley, he picks up his step. He then immediately enters his patrol vehicle and turns to follow. For the next few minutes, it is unclear why he is following the seemingly peaceful subject, who is off camera. A series of censor beeps (covering sensitive police radio communications) prevents us from knowing if he gives any indication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately one and a half minutes later the officer calls for backup, indicating that he spotted a firearm<\/a> in the subjects waistband. Approximately two minutes and fifteen seconds later the officer exits his vehicle to initiate contact. As a result, the suspect begins to run from the officer. As the officer gives chase, the suspect immediately opens fire, causing the officer to return fire, striking the suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Harsh Reality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for the officer, backup was already there and helped secure the scene. As we witness from the perspective of the initiating officer\u2019s body cam, his stress levels were on the rise. However, he still maintained the composure required to call in \u201cI have shot my duty weapon. I have shot my duty weapon. I need officers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until he arrived at the suspect and saw that he was being detained by other officers, that the stress took hold. He is seen immediately beginning to shake and his voice give way as a stress induced panic attack ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

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Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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What started as a friendly interaction quickly turned into a violent altercation. This is all too common for our men and women in blue as they stand the front line between the criminal element and civilized society. With this comes high levels of stress among law enforcement<\/a>, that many are not aware of. In this case, the violent shootout lead to an immediate officer panic attack in the field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Shootout Induces Officer Panic Attack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After receiving a complaint of a male using narcotics in an alley, a uniformed officer initiated contact with the subject. The subject told the officer that he was shooting up, indicating that he is an addict. The officer said that he understood and that he was to gather his things and leave the location. Again, the subject stated that he is an addict and the officer replied, \u201cI know. You just can\u2019t do it here though. You gotta do it somewhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The uneventful interaction ended with the subject leaving the scene peacefully, telling the officer to have a good day. As he was walking away, the officer instructs him to \u201cgo up the alley. Don\u2019t do it near people\u2019s houses where they call police<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the officer follows the subject out of the alley, he picks up his step. He then immediately enters his patrol vehicle and turns to follow. For the next few minutes, it is unclear why he is following the seemingly peaceful subject, who is off camera. A series of censor beeps (covering sensitive police radio communications) prevents us from knowing if he gives any indication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately one and a half minutes later the officer calls for backup, indicating that he spotted a firearm<\/a> in the subjects waistband. Approximately two minutes and fifteen seconds later the officer exits his vehicle to initiate contact. As a result, the suspect begins to run from the officer. As the officer gives chase, the suspect immediately opens fire, causing the officer to return fire, striking the suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Harsh Reality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for the officer, backup was already there and helped secure the scene. As we witness from the perspective of the initiating officer\u2019s body cam, his stress levels were on the rise. However, he still maintained the composure required to call in \u201cI have shot my duty weapon. I have shot my duty weapon. I need officers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until he arrived at the suspect and saw that he was being detained by other officers, that the stress took hold. He is seen immediately beginning to shake and his voice give way as a stress induced panic attack ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

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Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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What started as a friendly interaction quickly turned into a violent altercation. This is all too common for our men and women in blue as they stand the front line between the criminal element and civilized society. With this comes high levels of stress among law enforcement<\/a>, that many are not aware of. In this case, the violent shootout lead to an immediate officer panic attack in the field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Shootout Induces Officer Panic Attack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After receiving a complaint of a male using narcotics in an alley, a uniformed officer initiated contact with the subject. The subject told the officer that he was shooting up, indicating that he is an addict. The officer said that he understood and that he was to gather his things and leave the location. Again, the subject stated that he is an addict and the officer replied, \u201cI know. You just can\u2019t do it here though. You gotta do it somewhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The uneventful interaction ended with the subject leaving the scene peacefully, telling the officer to have a good day. As he was walking away, the officer instructs him to \u201cgo up the alley. Don\u2019t do it near people\u2019s houses where they call police<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the officer follows the subject out of the alley, he picks up his step. He then immediately enters his patrol vehicle and turns to follow. For the next few minutes, it is unclear why he is following the seemingly peaceful subject, who is off camera. A series of censor beeps (covering sensitive police radio communications) prevents us from knowing if he gives any indication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately one and a half minutes later the officer calls for backup, indicating that he spotted a firearm<\/a> in the subjects waistband. Approximately two minutes and fifteen seconds later the officer exits his vehicle to initiate contact. As a result, the suspect begins to run from the officer. As the officer gives chase, the suspect immediately opens fire, causing the officer to return fire, striking the suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Harsh Reality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for the officer, backup was already there and helped secure the scene. As we witness from the perspective of the initiating officer\u2019s body cam, his stress levels were on the rise. However, he still maintained the composure required to call in \u201cI have shot my duty weapon. I have shot my duty weapon. I need officers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until he arrived at the suspect and saw that he was being detained by other officers, that the stress took hold. He is seen immediately beginning to shake and his voice give way as a stress induced panic attack ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his sergeant was on the scene and immediately directs him away, to a place where he could sit. He also promptly took the officer\u2019s firearm, which he probably didn\u2019t realize he was still holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the level of stress involved, the officer wasn\u2019t even clear whether he had been hit or not. His sergeant assured him that he was not, as he removed his vest. Once he removes the vest, you can hear him gasp from the ability to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the aftermath he can be heard repeating, \u201coh my God!\u201d A clear indication of the toll a shooting like this can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those that think that the stress involved in law enforcement isn\u2019t real, this is but one of many examples. Likewise, for those that think shooting another human being is easy, put down the video game controller, this is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/strong>: Officer Panic Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no word regarding the officer, following the altercation, the suspect was transported to an area hospital. He is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer in this situation made a tough call, one that could have changed his life forever. Fortunately, he made the right call and may have saved a life that day. As for the sergeant, he is to be commended for his fast action to deescalate the officer and calm him down. Additionally, the other officer\u2019s involved did a good job securing the area, as residents could be heard getting restless over the altercation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video of the incident is age restricted and cannot be embedded in this article. Click here to view the original body cam footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officer Suffers Panic Attack Following Shootout With Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"officer-panic-attack-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/21\/officer-panic-attack-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165764,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-09-16 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-16 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

It was a bit of bovine d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for a worker at the Graham County Livestock Auction in Arizona in June 2015. Like any other sale, the man helped Clinton Easter unload some of his cattle. Later that day, however, the worker read about some missing cattle in an industry trade publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Day Cattle Rustlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cattle seemed familiar\u2014they were the same livestock he unloaded earlier in the day. Fast forward a few days, Texas law enforcement raided Easter\u2019s home in Eastland County, about 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Special Rangers, along with the Eastland County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement officials, recovered stolen cattle, trailers, guns and other stolen property from Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bovine Bandits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The haul was valued at over $100,000, and Easter was quickly arrested. This modern-day cattle rustler eventually pleaded guilty and received 30 years in prison. \u201cThis case is a perfect example of citizens being vigilant about cattle theft and making local authorities aware so justice can prevail,\u201d Ranger H.D. \u201cHoward\u201d Brittain said after the Easter raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easter\u2019s case exemplifies the growing problem of cattle theft, or rustling, as they called it in the Old West. Many, however, may still think of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy\u2019s Wild Bunch gang when it comes to this centuries-old crime. But stealing cattle remains a major concern for American ranchers and can be lucrative for crooks. Therefore, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is one of many groups trying to get the word out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the TSCRA Special Rangers<\/a> recovered $3.4 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property. These agents investigated 711 cases with 1,300 head of livestock. That led to 24 convictions and 152 years in combined prison time, probation and other sentences. This crime may not grab the headlines, but for those in the industry, it\u2019s a very real concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripping Off Ranchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The good guys may have come out on top in the Easter case, but cattle rustling isn\u2019t going away. Why choose such an arcane crime, especially considering ranchers might be quick with a firearm? \u201cIf you know the business, it\u2019s rather easy to liquidate the animal,\u201d Chad Parker, president of the Western States Livestock Rural Enforcement Association (WSLREA), tells Skillset. \u201cIt\u2019s an ever-growing problem in the industry. We\u2019ve seen it trending up over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers can steal some cattle (or horses, sheep or other livestock), haul the animals a few states over and sell them for some nice cash. Some states don\u2019t have stringent brand identification, making hawking stolen livestock even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic malaise over the last year has caused these crimes to grow even more, Parker says. A quick search reveals some interesting cases. In 2018, in Tulare County, California, a father and son were indicted for a theft ring covering California, Colorado and Wyoming. The charges included stealing cattle, investment fraud and embezzlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities estimate their seven victims lost $1.5 million. More recently, federal authorities convicted a man in North Dakota on cattle theft-related charges\u2014earning him four years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustling isn\u2019t just an American problem. This year alone has seen thefts from India to Malaysia to Kenya to Canada. In Queensland, Australia, the government recently convicted two men for stealing 1,000 head of cattle. In July, victims in Uganda took the law into their own hands. An angry mob stopped a car of suspected cattle rustlers, torching the vehicle and lynching one of the thieves. One thing seems clear\u2014people don\u2019t like this brand of thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounding Up The Rustlers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cattle rustlers cost the industry millions of dollars each year. So, what can be done to deter those looking to hoof it and turn some bovine into big bucks? Law enforcement is obviously key. And groups like the TSCRA and the WSLREA also work with state and federal authorities to track and locate stolen livestock. TSCRA Special Rangers are commissioned law enforcement officers in Texas and Oklahoma. These agents work with ranchers and farmers to investigate agricultural crimes in those two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cattleman groups, like those above, also encourage more state branding programs and inspections at sales locations. These groups also work together to report missing or stolen cattle, a key in arresting Eastland for his crimes. \u201cIf you have cattle missing in Oregon, everyone in this organization will know,\u201d Parker says of the WSLREA, which also covers western Canada. \u201cWe partner with law enforcement as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutions may also act as a deterrent. Old West-style hangings may not be in order, but sentences can be stiff. Those vary by state, but livestock theft is a third-degree felony in the Lone Star State. Steal a cow in Montana and you could also face up to a $50,000 fine and 10 years in prison. The same sentence applies in Alabama. Cattle crooks in Wyoming also face up to 10 years in the slammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, long prison<\/a> terms obviously don\u2019t necessarily deter thieves. But the cattle industry and law enforcement continue the fight. The goal is to make sure that next savory steak is legit\u2014and not sourced by crooked cowpokes. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Law Enforcement Have A Beef With Modern Cattle Rustlers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"modern-cattle-rustlers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 23:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 03:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/modern-cattle-rustlers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165816,"post_author":"942","post_date":"2021-08-25 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-25 06:00:00","post_content":"\n

Puerto Vallarta sits on Mexico\u2019s west coast with beautiful beaches, colonial Spanish architecture and Sierra Madre mountains that seem to slam right into the Pacific Ocean. In June 2003, fugitive rapist and Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster was holed up in the tourist village. Rather than face justice in the U.S., Luster soaked up the sun living life as a free man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bounty Hunting 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duane \u201cDog\u201d Chapman<\/a> changed that. The bounty hunter (and former ex-con and now a born-again Christian) received some information that took him south of the border. That was bad news for Luster. \"According to witnesses [the bounty hunters] used a spray with an irritant, maybe teargas, to subdue him,\u201d The Guardian noted at the time. \u201cThey handcuffed him and bundled him into a truck.\u201d This event made international news and exposed a little-known side of law enforcement\u2014bounty hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chase Is On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before 2003, many Americans probably thought of Boba Fett from The<\/em> Empire Strikes Back <\/em>when it comes to this profession. But bounty hunting, or fugitive recovery, has a long history in the U.S. For well over 150 years, American bounty hunters have collared fugitives and returned them to face justice. Luster was just a bit bigger capture than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The profession traces back to the Old West, but there are even records of bounty hunting in ancient Rome. In the 4th century, German headhunter\/bounty hunter Charietto captured barbarian invaders for future Roman emperor Julian the Apostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the U.S., bounty hunters generally work for bondsmen to capture those who jump bail. They make sure the suspect is returned to court and are paid a percentage of the fugitive\u2019s bail. The U.S. Supreme Court has even given the practice the go-ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the bail is given, the principal is regarded as delivered to the custody of his sureties,\u201d the court ruled in 1873. \u201cTheir domain is a continuance of the original imprisonment. Whenever they choose to do so, they may seize him and deliver him up to his discharge; and if it cannot be done at once, they may imprison him until it can be done.\u201d In other words, skipping that court date means these guys are coming to find you. And resisting probably isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Their Man<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

G.R. Hester, 73, spent much of his life tracking down fugitives<\/a> in Texas and Oklahoma. He has picked up almost every type of criminal imaginable, including suspects on Texas\u2019 most wanted list. That once included nabbing a meth dealer disguised as a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, a fugitive acquiesces willingly to an arrest. But a life chasing criminals isn\u2019t easy, and it brought Hester some bumps and bruises along the way. \u201cI\u2019ve got a hole through my left lung that doctors said missed my heart by a quarter of an inch,\u201d he says. \u201cOn my whole left side, because of people being right-handed, I\u2019ve got scars and had stitches in my bicep muscle. I\u2019m all scarred up on that side. But I\u2019m pretty sharp; I don\u2019t get in too much trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many states require bounty hunters to be licensed in some form. Others grant these law officers a wider latitude, and agents can even carry guns. Only Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon and Washington D.C. ban the profession entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Chapman and Hester, bounty hunters tend to be interesting characters. Ralph \"Papa\" Thorson captured 12,000 fugitives and was portrayed by Steve McQueen in the film The Hunter<\/em>. John Riley Duncan was a former Texas Ranger who captured outlaw gunslinger and murderer John Wesley Hardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making his name in professional wrestling as New Jack, Jerome Young tracked fugitives as a bounty hunter. He apparently returned to the job after leaving the ring behind\u2014those body slamming skills may still come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return To Justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Fugitive Recovery Agents, bounty hunters recover more than 30,000 fugitives each year. In general, bounty hunters can enter a bonded person\u2019s home as part of the surety bond criminally charged parties agree to. Recovery agents can also ask law enforcement to aid in recovery efforts if a fugitive\u2019s location is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful bounty hunters often expand their employment horizons as well. The same skills that come from effectively tracking down people can also extend to other lines of work. These could range from attorneys to private investigators to security firms. For Dog Chapman, that has included reality shows and other ventures. The Luster capture certainly brought plenty of notoriety for the famed bounty hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of Luster, life is much different now for him, and his days at a tropical Mexican resort town are over. He is currently serving his 50-year sentence in a California state prison. For Chapman, tracking fugitives offered a way to turn his life around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBounty hunting is not a game,\u201d he writes in his autobiography You Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not for the meek or faint of heart. I don\u2019t do it to prove I\u2019m a tough bastard or smarter than some other guy. I do it because I have been there. I know firsthand how messed up the system can be. Despite it all, I still believe in truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"On The Hunt: A Look At Bounty Hunting\u2019s Unique Role In Law Enforcement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounty-hunting-law-enforcement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-29 11:25:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-29 16:25:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/bounty-hunting-law-enforcement\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124240,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-07-22 12:21:59","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-22 16:21:59","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DPf1hrWBMqY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here's a story that flies directly in the face of much of the anti-police rhetoric seemingly dominating the airwaves. A pair of Austin police officers made a daring rescue in Texas recently. The duo pulled an unconscious man from a burning truck, mere moments before it exploded and completely engulfed into flames. Their heroic actions no doubt saved the man's life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Officers Save Man From Burning Truck Before Explosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"We just kind of showed up, saw what was going on and then just reacted based on our training,\" said Officer Eddie Pineda, reported Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \"It feels good, but we don't consider ourselves heroes. We're police officers. That's the job. We're here to help people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident began when an unidentified man reportedly experienced a medical emergency. Right after backing into a parking spot, the man seemingly became incapacitated in some way. But his foot remained on the gas pedal. The truck continued to spin the tires, ultimately triggering a fire outside the parked vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officers Chandler Carera and Pineda responded and found the man apparently trapped inside the truck. They rushed to the scene. Footage<\/a> shows Pineda smash open the driver's side window. As Carrera doused the nearest flames with a fire extinguisher, Pineda began dragging the man free of the fire. Moments later, the truck exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It exploded a little bit, almost like in the movies, not like a huge explosion like atomic, but it engulfed more about 20 seconds after (the man) was removed from the vehicle,\" said eyewitness Tony Farmer, reported Austin American-Statesman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities transported the injured man to Dell Seton Medical Center, reported Austin American-Statesman. He reportedly suffered serious, potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Police Assistant Chief Robin Henderson formally recognized the heroes for their actions, reported Austin American-Statesman. Each man received a chief's coin of recognition. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Officers Pull Man From Burning Truck Moments Before It Explodes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"police-pull-man-burning-truck","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/07\/22\/police-pull-man-burning-truck\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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However, according to CCRKBA<\/a> the recent FBI statistics should give us hope, as it sends a message to criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Gottlieb points out, that those who would seek to remove our rights to arm ourselves are also easy on criminals. According to Gottlieb, \u201cThey haven\u2019t simply lost perspective; they\u2019ve abandoned common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, according to CCRKBA<\/a> the recent FBI statistics should give us hope, as it sends a message to criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cIf the FBI data published in their crime report for 2020 is accurate,\u201d said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb in the recent release, \u201cit is ample evidence that the individual right to keep and bear arms for personal defense is as important today as it was when the Second Amendment was adopted as a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gottlieb points out, that those who would seek to remove our rights to arm ourselves are also easy on criminals. According to Gottlieb, \u201cThey haven\u2019t simply lost perspective; they\u2019ve abandoned common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, according to CCRKBA<\/a> the recent FBI statistics should give us hope, as it sends a message to criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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As stated in the CCRKBA release<\/a>, they compared tables 14 and 15 in the FBI\u2019s report. The tables apply to justifiable homicides by law enforcement<\/a> (table 14) and private citizens (table 15). According to the data, armed citizens killed 353 criminals during the commission of a felony. However, police only killed 298.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf the FBI data published in their crime report for 2020 is accurate,\u201d said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb in the recent release, \u201cit is ample evidence that the individual right to keep and bear arms for personal defense is as important today as it was when the Second Amendment was adopted as a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gottlieb points out, that those who would seek to remove our rights to arm ourselves are also easy on criminals. According to Gottlieb, \u201cThey haven\u2019t simply lost perspective; they\u2019ve abandoned common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, according to CCRKBA<\/a> the recent FBI statistics should give us hope, as it sends a message to criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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In addition to the report, studies show that the presence of a firearm<\/a> in gun related self-defense<\/a> scenarios results in the perpetrator fleeing or the would be victim holding them at gunpoint, until the police arrive. In fact, they state that in over 99% of firearm-related self-defense scenarios, the defender doesn\u2019t fire a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As stated in the CCRKBA release<\/a>, they compared tables 14 and 15 in the FBI\u2019s report. The tables apply to justifiable homicides by law enforcement<\/a> (table 14) and private citizens (table 15). According to the data, armed citizens killed 353 criminals during the commission of a felony. However, police only killed 298.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf the FBI data published in their crime report for 2020 is accurate,\u201d said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb in the recent release, \u201cit is ample evidence that the individual right to keep and bear arms for personal defense is as important today as it was when the Second Amendment was adopted as a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gottlieb points out, that those who would seek to remove our rights to arm ourselves are also easy on criminals. According to Gottlieb, \u201cThey haven\u2019t simply lost perspective; they\u2019ve abandoned common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, according to CCRKBA<\/a> the recent FBI statistics should give us hope, as it sends a message to criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Demonstrating, that you are your best last line of defense, the latest FBI report flies in the face of conventional gun control<\/a> advocation. As a result, the continuing need for American gun ownership is demonstrated by hard statistics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the report, studies show that the presence of a firearm<\/a> in gun related self-defense<\/a> scenarios results in the perpetrator fleeing or the would be victim holding them at gunpoint, until the police arrive. In fact, they state that in over 99% of firearm-related self-defense scenarios, the defender doesn\u2019t fire a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As stated in the CCRKBA release<\/a>, they compared tables 14 and 15 in the FBI\u2019s report. The tables apply to justifiable homicides by law enforcement<\/a> (table 14) and private citizens (table 15). According to the data, armed citizens killed 353 criminals during the commission of a felony. However, police only killed 298.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf the FBI data published in their crime report for 2020 is accurate,\u201d said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb in the recent release, \u201cit is ample evidence that the individual right to keep and bear arms for personal defense is as important today as it was when the Second Amendment was adopted as a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gottlieb points out, that those who would seek to remove our rights to arm ourselves are also easy on criminals. According to Gottlieb, \u201cThey haven\u2019t simply lost perspective; they\u2019ve abandoned common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, according to CCRKBA<\/a> the recent FBI statistics should give us hope, as it sends a message to criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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FBI Report Shows Armed Citizens Are Their Best Last Line of Defense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Demonstrating, that you are your best last line of defense, the latest FBI report flies in the face of conventional gun control<\/a> advocation. As a result, the continuing need for American gun ownership is demonstrated by hard statistics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the report, studies show that the presence of a firearm<\/a> in gun related self-defense<\/a> scenarios results in the perpetrator fleeing or the would be victim holding them at gunpoint, until the police arrive. In fact, they state that in over 99% of firearm-related self-defense scenarios, the defender doesn\u2019t fire a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As stated in the CCRKBA release<\/a>, they compared tables 14 and 15 in the FBI\u2019s report. The tables apply to justifiable homicides by law enforcement<\/a> (table 14) and private citizens (table 15). According to the data, armed citizens killed 353 criminals during the commission of a felony. However, police only killed 298.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf the FBI data published in their crime report for 2020 is accurate,\u201d said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb in the recent release, \u201cit is ample evidence that the individual right to keep and bear arms for personal defense is as important today as it was when the Second Amendment was adopted as a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gottlieb points out, that those who would seek to remove our rights to arm ourselves are also easy on criminals. According to Gottlieb, \u201cThey haven\u2019t simply lost perspective; they\u2019ve abandoned common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, according to CCRKBA<\/a> the recent FBI statistics should give us hope, as it sends a message to criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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A recent release from CCRKBA (Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms) discusses a recent FBI<\/a> report. According to the FBI report, armed citizens have killed more criminals during the commission of a felony than police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

FBI Report Shows Armed Citizens Are Their Best Last Line of Defense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Demonstrating, that you are your best last line of defense, the latest FBI report flies in the face of conventional gun control<\/a> advocation. As a result, the continuing need for American gun ownership is demonstrated by hard statistics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the report, studies show that the presence of a firearm<\/a> in gun related self-defense<\/a> scenarios results in the perpetrator fleeing or the would be victim holding them at gunpoint, until the police arrive. In fact, they state that in over 99% of firearm-related self-defense scenarios, the defender doesn\u2019t fire a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As stated in the CCRKBA release<\/a>, they compared tables 14 and 15 in the FBI\u2019s report. The tables apply to justifiable homicides by law enforcement<\/a> (table 14) and private citizens (table 15). According to the data, armed citizens killed 353 criminals during the commission of a felony. However, police only killed 298.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf the FBI data published in their crime report for 2020 is accurate,\u201d said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb in the recent release, \u201cit is ample evidence that the individual right to keep and bear arms for personal defense is as important today as it was when the Second Amendment was adopted as a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gottlieb points out, that those who would seek to remove our rights to arm ourselves are also easy on criminals. According to Gottlieb, \u201cThey haven\u2019t simply lost perspective; they\u2019ve abandoned common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, according to CCRKBA<\/a> the recent FBI statistics should give us hope, as it sends a message to criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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• LED technology<\/li>
• 1.75-hour runtime<\/li>
• Programable strobe feature<\/li>
• Enhanced single-motion switches<\/li>
• User-selectable battery safe and strobe modes<\/li>
• Momentary or constant-on flashlight<\/li>
• Sharp focused beam for distance illumination<\/li>
• Aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum housing<\/li>
• Type III hard anodized finish<\/li>
• Beam distance rated at 194 meters<\/li>
• IP-X7 Waterproof<\/li>
• Impact & chemical resistant<\/li>
• Serialized for personal identification<\/li>
• 2 CR123 batteries (included)<\/li>
• Limited Lifetime Warranty<\/li>
• Available in black or olive drab, FDE expected by the end of the year<\/li>
• MSRP: $199.80<\/li><\/ul>\n","post_title":"The Nightstick TWM-30 Weapon Light Offers an Impressive 1200 Lumens","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nightstick-twm-30-weapon-light","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:05","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/10\/12\/nightstick-twm-30-weapon-light\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":9048,"post_author":"927","post_date":"2021-09-30 11:48:42","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-30 15:48:42","post_content":"\n

  A recent release from CCRKBA (Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms) discusses a recent FBI<\/a> report. According to the FBI report, armed citizens have killed more criminals during the commission of a felony than police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

  FBI Report Shows Armed Citizens Are Their Best Last Line of Defense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  Demonstrating, that you are your best last line of defense, the latest FBI report flies in the face of conventional gun control<\/a> advocation. As a result, the continuing need for American gun ownership is demonstrated by hard statistics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  In addition to the report, studies show that the presence of a firearm<\/a> in gun related self-defense<\/a> scenarios results in the perpetrator fleeing or the would be victim holding them at gunpoint, until the police arrive. In fact, they state that in over 99% of firearm-related self-defense scenarios, the defender doesn\u2019t fire a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  As stated in the CCRKBA release<\/a>, they compared tables 14 and 15 in the FBI\u2019s report. The tables apply to justifiable homicides by law enforcement<\/a> (table 14) and private citizens (table 15). According to the data, armed citizens killed 353 criminals during the commission of a felony. However, police only killed 298.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  \u201cIf the FBI data published in their crime report for 2020 is accurate,\u201d said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb in the recent release, \u201cit is ample evidence that the individual right to keep and bear arms for personal defense is as important today as it was when the Second Amendment was adopted as a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Gottlieb points out, that those who would seek to remove our rights to arm ourselves are also easy on criminals. According to Gottlieb, \u201cThey haven\u2019t simply lost perspective; they\u2019ve abandoned common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  However, according to CCRKBA<\/a> the recent FBI statistics should give us hope, as it sends a message to criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  \u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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  Nightstick TWM-30 Weapon Light Features<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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  • 1.75-hour runtime<\/li>
  • Programable strobe feature<\/li>
  • Enhanced single-motion switches<\/li>
  • User-selectable battery safe and strobe modes<\/li>
  • Momentary or constant-on flashlight<\/li>
  • Sharp focused beam for distance illumination<\/li>
  • Aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum housing<\/li>
  • Type III hard anodized finish<\/li>
  • Beam distance rated at 194 meters<\/li>
  • IP-X7 Waterproof<\/li>
  • Impact & chemical resistant<\/li>
  • Serialized for personal identification<\/li>
  • 2 CR123 batteries (included)<\/li>
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty<\/li>
  • Available in black or olive drab, FDE expected by the end of the year<\/li>
  • MSRP: $199.80<\/li><\/ul>\n","post_title":"The Nightstick TWM-30 Weapon Light Offers an Impressive 1200 Lumens","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nightstick-twm-30-weapon-light","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:05","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/10\/12\/nightstick-twm-30-weapon-light\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":9048,"post_author":"927","post_date":"2021-09-30 11:48:42","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-30 15:48:42","post_content":"\n

    A recent release from CCRKBA (Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms) discusses a recent FBI<\/a> report. According to the FBI report, armed citizens have killed more criminals during the commission of a felony than police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    FBI Report Shows Armed Citizens Are Their Best Last Line of Defense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Demonstrating, that you are your best last line of defense, the latest FBI report flies in the face of conventional gun control<\/a> advocation. As a result, the continuing need for American gun ownership is demonstrated by hard statistics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In addition to the report, studies show that the presence of a firearm<\/a> in gun related self-defense<\/a> scenarios results in the perpetrator fleeing or the would be victim holding them at gunpoint, until the police arrive. In fact, they state that in over 99% of firearm-related self-defense scenarios, the defender doesn\u2019t fire a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As stated in the CCRKBA release<\/a>, they compared tables 14 and 15 in the FBI\u2019s report. The tables apply to justifiable homicides by law enforcement<\/a> (table 14) and private citizens (table 15). According to the data, armed citizens killed 353 criminals during the commission of a felony. However, police only killed 298.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cIf the FBI data published in their crime report for 2020 is accurate,\u201d said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb in the recent release, \u201cit is ample evidence that the individual right to keep and bear arms for personal defense is as important today as it was when the Second Amendment was adopted as a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Gottlieb points out, that those who would seek to remove our rights to arm ourselves are also easy on criminals. According to Gottlieb, \u201cThey haven\u2019t simply lost perspective; they\u2019ve abandoned common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, according to CCRKBA<\/a> the recent FBI statistics should give us hope, as it sends a message to criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cThis data should send a message to criminals that their chances of recidivism are gradually shrinking,\u201d said Gottlieb. In the report he finishes with a strong message, \u201cThe tide has clearly turned.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"FBI Reports Says Armed Citizens Killed More Criminals in 2020, Not Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fbi-report-armed-citizens","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.ccrkba.org\/fbi-report-says-armed-citizens-killed-more-criminals-than-police-ccrkba\/","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:30:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/09\/30\/fbi-report-armed-citizens\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":6},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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