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    Montana man fined $1K for instigating police chase

    BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — A Butte man who told officers he instigated a police chase because he always wanted to try it, found out it'll cost him a $1,000 fine to go with his tire damage.

    The Montana Standard in Butte reports (http://bit.ly/xZW1B4) 55-year-old John C. Hughes pleaded guilty Thursday in City Court to reckless driving while eluding a peace officer.

    The chase began in the pre-dawn hours Thursday when officers reported a man followed a patrol car for seven blocks before pulling his SUV around and taking off at speeds of up to 70 mph. Officers say Hughes was traveling faster than 100 mph on the interstate before officers laid out a spike strip to flatten his tires.

    When asked why he started the chase, Hughes said, "I just always wanted to do that," according to the police report.

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    Information from: The Montana Standard, http://www.mtstandard.com

     

    27 comments

    • Al B Taken V  •  3 mths ago
      I wonder if he'll try this again, once he's reTired?
      • Al B Taken V 3 mths ago
        Here's a hint for next time: If you are gonna run flat out, think run flats first.
      • Tater 3 mths ago
        His retirement party will be a blowout and only cost $1,000 (adjusted for inflation).
    • Syntax Error  •  3 mths ago
      At least he's honest lol!!
    • Josh  •  3 mths ago
      $1000? That's it? I might do that on my way home from work today. Beats letting my wife spend it.
    • You're No Fun  •  3 mths ago
      "Let's see, I've got a few grand to blow... new guitar.. nah.. new landscaping.. nah... (TV) '''bad boys bad boys, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you''' hmmmm, got an idea"
    • Synthell  •  3 mths ago
      all things considered, a 1k fine is not a lot when knockin out the bucket list.
    • Eric  •  Natrona, Wyoming  •  3 mths ago
      i love it only in montana do we chase the cops!
    • marshhawk  •  Louisville, Kentucky  •  3 mths ago
      A framed mugshot to prove he did it for his living room.
    • Tater  •  3 mths ago
      That only works if you're on a dirt bike with no plates.
    • marshhawk  •  Louisville, Kentucky  •  3 mths ago
      Love to hear what his car insurance company has to say about this.-----priceless!
      • marshhawk 3 mths ago
        If he still has car insurance that is.
      • Les Curtis-Thebes, Il. 3 mths ago
        They'll say, "We just always wanted to do that", right after they raise his rates.
      • marshhawk 3 mths ago
        I guess there is justice in that.
    • Michael  •  Irvine, California  •  3 mths ago
      Surprise he didn't have more than blown out tires hitting a spike strip at 100 mph. Alternatively, we can all recall a whoppin' dished to another speedster in LA that ended up causing all kinds of problems. I'm surprised he didn't face a similar end to the chase.
      • marshhawk 3 mths ago
        New tires for a SUV are not cheap either.
        Plus the rest, for balancing the SUV , and so on.
    • Robert B  •  3 mths ago
      I spent a week in Montana one night.

      WOOT
    • BMan  •  3 mths ago
      Too bad the judge wasn't more generous. He could have given the guy a couple of months in jail so he could mark that off his bucket list as well.
    • Gee Bee  •  3 mths ago
      Why are there still people trying to prove Darwin was right?
    • 427 Shelby  •  3 mths ago
      Money well spent ... in his mind, anyway.
    • A. R.  •  3 mths ago
      Ok. Let's be honest. Have all of us wanted to try this out at one time or another when we have seen chases on TV???? Nevertheless, it's quite surprising that he only got a $1000 fines and not felony charges for reckless endangerment.
      • DawnC 3 mths ago
        Must be a guy thing....
    • Snafu B  •  3 mths ago
      As long as it happens in Montana its OK.
    • Willow Tree  •  3 mths ago
      He should have instigated a police beating and tasing!
    • R Young  •  3 mths ago
      lol i love his excuse
    • Richard F  •  3 mths ago
      It must be very boring in Montana.
    • Jane  •  3 mths ago
      Considering the awful news we read each day, this is of a lighter fare...........and kinda funny!
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