I love this story. The only thing that would make it better is if the 2 twerps had been arrested.
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/why-picking-a-fight-with-a-trucker-is-a-bad-idea/
Its not that I think that most robbers are burdened with an overabundance of mental prowess, its just that I dont expect even the dumbest of criminals to try to take down a 62, 300 pound trucker with only a knife. Shockingly enough though, thats exactly what two would-be muggers tried to do on Thursday the 3rd of January.
Edwin Buddy Jones had pulled over his truck to wait for traffic on I-84 to clear up. He took the opportunity to walk his Boston terrier, Shooter, and to stretch his own legs. As he was on his way back to his truck he was approached by two men.
I figured nothing was wrong because folks often ask truckers for info about traffic, Buddy said.
Instead, they demanded money. When he told them that he didnt have any money, the assailants then demanded cigarettes. In what should have been a major red flag for the would-be robbers, even though Buddy had a cigarette in his mouth, he told them that he didnt smoke. Instead of taking the hint, the men took out a knife.
In an interview with The Oregonian, Buddy said that they just looked like a couple of punks But I guess two little guys figured they could take on a fat guy with a knife.
A fight ensued in which Buddy was cut in four different places including a nasty gash on his forearm. Despite it being a two-to-one fight, Buddy was able to do sufficient damage that his opponents decided to retreat back to their car and drive away.
After calling 9-1-1, he continued to bleed heavily until he was taken to a local hospital. Despite his wounds, he was released the next day into the care of a friend who lives nearby.
His attackers have yet to be caught. After giving the Oregon State Police a basic description, he shared the story with The Oregonian. In their interview they write Oregon State Police are looking for a man in his 20s who is scrawny with light facial hair. He was described as wearing a black beanie, gray-black hoodie sweatshirt and dark cargo pants. The other man was described as having a darker complexion and heavier build. The vehicle they were driving was described as a low-slung black sport utility vehicle.
If you have any information on the attack, please call the Oregon State Police at 800-452-7888.
The most shocking part of the story? In 2012 alone, Buddy went through two attempted muggings and also stepped in to help a gas station attendant who was being attacked. Seriously? Does Buddy look like a guy you want to mess with? This just goes to show that no matter who you are, you always need to be careful. So as always, keep your head on a swivel, stay aware, and be safe!
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/why-picking-a-fight-with-a-trucker-is-a-bad-idea/
Its not that I think that most robbers are burdened with an overabundance of mental prowess, its just that I dont expect even the dumbest of criminals to try to take down a 62, 300 pound trucker with only a knife. Shockingly enough though, thats exactly what two would-be muggers tried to do on Thursday the 3rd of January.
Edwin Buddy Jones had pulled over his truck to wait for traffic on I-84 to clear up. He took the opportunity to walk his Boston terrier, Shooter, and to stretch his own legs. As he was on his way back to his truck he was approached by two men.
I figured nothing was wrong because folks often ask truckers for info about traffic, Buddy said.
Instead, they demanded money. When he told them that he didnt have any money, the assailants then demanded cigarettes. In what should have been a major red flag for the would-be robbers, even though Buddy had a cigarette in his mouth, he told them that he didnt smoke. Instead of taking the hint, the men took out a knife.
In an interview with The Oregonian, Buddy said that they just looked like a couple of punks But I guess two little guys figured they could take on a fat guy with a knife.
A fight ensued in which Buddy was cut in four different places including a nasty gash on his forearm. Despite it being a two-to-one fight, Buddy was able to do sufficient damage that his opponents decided to retreat back to their car and drive away.
After calling 9-1-1, he continued to bleed heavily until he was taken to a local hospital. Despite his wounds, he was released the next day into the care of a friend who lives nearby.
His attackers have yet to be caught. After giving the Oregon State Police a basic description, he shared the story with The Oregonian. In their interview they write Oregon State Police are looking for a man in his 20s who is scrawny with light facial hair. He was described as wearing a black beanie, gray-black hoodie sweatshirt and dark cargo pants. The other man was described as having a darker complexion and heavier build. The vehicle they were driving was described as a low-slung black sport utility vehicle.
If you have any information on the attack, please call the Oregon State Police at 800-452-7888.
The most shocking part of the story? In 2012 alone, Buddy went through two attempted muggings and also stepped in to help a gas station attendant who was being attacked. Seriously? Does Buddy look like a guy you want to mess with? This just goes to show that no matter who you are, you always need to be careful. So as always, keep your head on a swivel, stay aware, and be safe!
