Arrested 4 blocks from the border!!!!!!!!
Douglas, Arizona is the border town we planned to cross into Mexico. We were doing the rounds, collecting the last bit of veg oil from the local fast-food restaurants like we usually do. All the oil was REALLY nasty, and we found ourselves behind the local Dennys pumping fuel. Just then, a guy came out yelling at us, saying that we were stealing the veg oil from their dumpster. He called the cops, and they caught up with us in front of the local Wal-Mart. They said that it was technically stealing, since their trash is their property. The cops found it comical, and after giving them a full tour of the rig, and demonstration, they were forced to arrest us because the manager of Dennys insisted on pressing charges. We had fun joking around with them, and they all agreed that it was the most comical arrest they ever made. We are trying to figure our how to make it back to our Sept. 12 court date. Hopefully the judge will be easy on us.
August 22nd, 2006 at 2:58 pm
Hilarious story there in AZ! AZ is whacky, the people, the vibes and the folks working at 24 hour diners. Let us know if we can help with the court situation.
August 22nd, 2006 at 6:23 pm
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. well i hope you guys make it back to your court date. man that is a long time from today for your court date. Hey Ty, e-mail me back and tell me more!!! Luvs Anna
August 26th, 2006 at 3:47 pm
Sorry to hear this…..
Will you go back up for the court date!!!
Sure hope you luck changes!!!!!!!!!Thank god they didn’t haul you off to Jail!!!!!!!!!!
I’ll cross my fingers things go better for you guys.
Love ya Mom
August 27th, 2006 at 11:22 pm
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA.Trust you guys to get caught.Were you actually stealing?Hope all goes well and you get back to your court date.Hope the judge isnt to harsh.soundz like AZ is a crazy place.Have fun on the class IV- V.
August 28th, 2006 at 11:13 am
To ALL…
We had no bad intentions here. The dumpster was owned by Dennys, and we walked through to try and talk to a manager, but couldn´t find him. It is definitely a lesson learned. To all the veg explorers out there, don´t ever assume that they don´t want what is in their trash. I think the manager was a little jealous of our trip, because he wouldn´t back down even after the cops tried to talk him our of pressing charges. We hope to get it all figured out. Will keep you posted……
September 7th, 2006 at 11:42 am
Hello from Douglas, AZ! Denny’s is flipping crazy here. Don’t take it personal. They have a history of not being really nice. Google them, you’ll see some interesting stories. Come on back, not all of us here are like that. Have great journeys and stay safe out there!
November 7th, 2006 at 11:54 am
This was a story that just came up when i was doing research on a strike in Douglas. I had no idea that had happened. Maybe I dont read the paper that often. Well come visit again, i am sure it was a really good adventure for you.
November 21st, 2006 at 7:53 pm
To find a mare’s nest… Dolora