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Llovera was on probation for a misdemeanor violation of being present at a cockfight. The Sheriff’s office suspected that he had roosters and chickens on his property, a violation of his probation. And, apparently, a job for Steven Seagal: Lawman.
(Thanks to Amy Tewalt and Paul Dodds)
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I know the difference between chicken salad and chicken sh ... well ... y'all prolly know the rest of that line ... eh?
Posted by: O the Umanity | March 08, 2012 at 05:12 PM
You should see how we handle jaywalkers.
Posted by: Ms. Flukey | March 08, 2012 at 05:16 PM
It may seem like overkill, but you don't want to choke where chickens are involved.
Posted by: Clankie | March 08, 2012 at 05:27 PM
Had nuthin to do with Seagal. We was after the cocker dude, and you never know what the cocker dude'll do.
Posted by: Curtis E Flush | March 08, 2012 at 06:16 PM
Being arrested is humiliating enough, seeing Steven Segal and cameras coming has got to be salt in the wound.
Posted by: wingnut | March 08, 2012 at 06:43 PM
Simply saying the words "Steven Seagal" is hilarious.
Posted by: Alkali Bill | March 08, 2012 at 08:35 PM
Arizona: The new Texas!
Posted by: cudjoebill | March 08, 2012 at 09:32 PM
IIRC, Molly Ivins (RIP) once thanked Arizona for making Texas look normal.
Posted by: wiredog | March 09, 2012 at 07:09 AM
Next up, on Ted Nugent, Critter Control! Ted and the 101st Airborne take down a serial leash law offender in Kalamazoo. Brought to you by Olive Garden.
Posted by: Omniskeptic | March 09, 2012 at 09:02 AM
I just rewatched PATTON the other night. He would've approved.
Posted by: LeDud | March 09, 2012 at 10:55 AM
I am alarmed by the increased militarization of the police, with SWAT teams, originally intended for desperate hostage situations, being used routinely for serving warrants, with doors broken down, often innocent people held at gunpoint, and dogs shot. Just because resources have been made available, justified by the War on Terror, doesn't mean that they should be used promiscuously on the public.
/rant
Posted by: Ernie G | March 09, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Rant away, Ernie ...
One might hope that sum of the LEOs have a modicum of common sense in at least a few of these instances, but too many examples of "overreacting" exist to enhance that line of wishing ... our small-town police officer station would, I think, have a bit more perspective ... but then since they know I've a CCW permit, mebbe they'd not take the chance, and break down my door ... we'll try to avoid precipitatin' that scenario ...
Posted by: O the Umanity | March 09, 2012 at 11:21 AM
"According to court papers, the Sheriff’s office says its use of a tank, a bomb robot, and 40 deputies to storm Llovera’s home was a normal course of action."
Hey! There were CHICKENS on the premises. You know how dangerous and unpredictable they can be!
Plus, it was good practice for next week's raid on the kitten farm ...
Posted by: Monique | March 09, 2012 at 09:50 PM
Cop toys. If you've got 'em, you want to play with them...
Posted by: Bulova | March 10, 2012 at 08:19 AM
I'm not even slightly concerned about the militarization, soi-disant, of the cops. It's the growing desperation and recklessness of the bad boys that worries me, right up there with the rapidly growing number of hate non-profits that seem to be popping up. Give the Cops Bradleys to ride around in, I say. And a few more of 'em wouldn't hurt.
Posted by: Omniskeptic | March 10, 2012 at 05:03 PM