Posted on 11/28/2006 7:06:46 PM PST by george76
A homeowner stopped an alleged burglar by beating him into submission with a football helmet.
Kevin Williams, 44, of Palm Bay spotted a man outside his window at 3:15 a.m. Monday using a screwdriver to pry at the screen door, Florida Today reported.
"I had to protect my home . . . I wasn't sure what in the world he would do, rape my wife, steal something, I didn't know," Williams said.
"I got my son's helmet from the garage, went out there and hit him several times. I started from the head and worked my way down to the body."
Police arrested Michael Elliot Brown, 30, on charges of occupied burglary attempt and possession of burglary tools.
Williams said he is thinking about buying a gun for protection. He said he has lived in the same neighborhood for 17 years without any previous problems.
alleged ??
He might have been trying to break in for milk and cookies or to use the phone.
" he is thinking about purchasing a gun to protect his family and home..."
I love those reports of the " alleged " getting stuck in the chimney half way down.
They had to spend hours until the fire dept. rescued their sorry a$$.
Presumed innocence is only for gangsters and career criminals.
When good citizens make mistakes, we were supposed to "know better" and our infractions are assumed to be genuine.
Try getting an alleged not wearing your seatbelt $175.00 ticket, that Judge will alledge additional Court costs and send you to the baliff for further direction.
TT
"Golden Helmet of Mambrino, there can be no hat like thee! Thee and I now, Ere I die now, Will make golden history!"
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AH HA!! I knew there would be a '44' in there some where. Stopped with a helmet my eye! ;)
Do not bring a knife to a helmet fight !
Guess who gets sued for assault?
The good news is that Mr. Williams probably won't be charged with a crime. The bad news is that he'll probably get a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.
LOL
So why was the burglar wearing a helmet in the first place?
I really hate sloppy headlines.
Probably a Detroit Lions football helmet obtained at an antique store. Last used -- 1950's.
Like the French rifle...never used !
only dropped once
Couple good kicks to the kidneys will give the guy some thing to remember you by.
Evolutionary Line most likely to fill an Ecological Niche that will be wiped out by Global Warming...Award ?
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