Ferrari Case Takes New Twist With Possible Tie to Bus Agency

LA Times ^ | 3/3/06 | By Richard Winton and David Pierson, Times Staff Writers

[BurbankKarl]

As sheriff's detectives investigate last week's crash that destroyed a $1-million Ferrari, they are now looking into an obscure nonprofit organization that provides disabled people with transit in the San Gabriel Valley.

The car's owner, a former video game executive from Sweden, told Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies at the scene of the Feb. 21 accident in Malibu that he was deputy commissioner of the San Gabriel Valley Transit Authority's police anti-terrorism unit, detectives said Thursday.

A few minutes after the crash, two unidentified men arrived at the scene, flashing badges and saying they were from "homeland security," according to Sheriff's Department officials.

Deputies allowed the men into the accident scene, where they spoke to Stefan Eriksson before leaving, Sgt. Phil Brooks said.

Sheriff's officials on Thursday said they now want to question them.

"We would like the public's help with any information about these men or the crash," Brooks said.

[Rakkasan1]

I can buy a "Homeland Security" badge to add to my Pajama Patrol badge collection.

[proxy_user]

Well, at least no black helicopters or flying saucers were seen.

Hey, wait a minute, isn't that Karl Rove talking on a cell phone next to that CHP officer?

[Sgt_Schultze]

It'd be nice to own a $1 million car, but anybody who puts one on the road with uncle Fester's beater is asking for trouble.

[Clioman]

"A few minutes after the crash, two unidentified men arrived at the scene, flashing badges and saying they were from "homeland security."

Landed in a Black Helicopter, did they?

[lexington minuteman 1775]

This case gets stranger and stranger. I read they found a gun magazine clip in the car.
This Swedish guy claims to be the passenger. Have the found the reported driver yet?
And what would homeland security have to do with some street racers crashed sports car anyways?

[sockmonkey]

This case gets stranger and stranger.

Yeah, this is weird..I assume it's really a non existent agency, that's some kickback money laundering scheme...Homer's Auto Repair?..Doh!

[Joe Boucher]

I know if I were a terrorist trying to remain inconspicuous I'd be in a million dollar ferrari.

[BurbankKarl]

I would guess that they were using that agency to buy guns and such.

[TucsonJames]

Actually, I'll just use the Jack Bauer CTU badge that I got on Ebay...should be no problem

[sheik yerbouty]

"Yosef Maiwundi"? Perhaps the possible miscreants thought that F 40s were a dime a dozen in Malibu, and no one would notice them..Maybe this Maiwundi fellow should have used the name Achmed Cohen as a disguise!

[DeaconRed]

The passenger side air bag did not deploy.
I think we have a KLINTOON here.

[SJSAMPLE]

LOL.
"I promise you ..."

[BritExPatInFla]

Perhaps the possible miscreants thought that F 40s were a dime a dozen in Malibu, and no one would notice them.

Except that this was an Enzo, not an F40.
I thouight the title was referring to Ferrari getting into
the bus building business. I'd be all for mass transit then.

[FreePaul]

So two guys walk up, flash badges, say "homeland security" and the deputies bow down and get out of the way? Hard to believe. After reading the article I believe they didn't say "homeland security" but said "Homer's security" since that's where they have their headquarters.

[billorites]

"Another mystery is the Glock ammunition magazine found near the crash. Brooks said detectives believe it's connected to the crash but don't know how."

[sheik yerbouty]

I stand corrected. There aren't a whole lot of Enzos either!

[Billthedrill]

I know if I were a terrorist trying to remain inconspicuous I'd be in a million dollar ferrari.

Yeah, me too. And to make sure I stayed really inconspicuous I'd be driving at 162 mph. To blend in with all the other Enzos driving at 162 mph...

[drjimmy]

A few minutes after the crash, two unidentified men arrived at the scene, flashing badges and saying they were from "homeland security," according to Sheriff's Department officials.

[drjimmy]

Maybe this one will work.

A few minutes after the crash, two unidentified men arrived at the scene, flashing badges and saying they were from "homeland security," according to Sheriff's Department officials.