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Jeffersonville Police Department recommends revoking road rage shooter's gun permit
11:46 PM EDT on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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(WHAS11) - Yalanda Parrish, the woman indicted by a grand jury on two felonies for a shooting during a road rage incident in Jeffersonville may now lose her gun permit.
The Jeffersonville Police Department recommended Tuesday that the state of Indiana revoke Yalanda Parrish’s gun permit. They made that suggestion to the Indiana Firearms Division.
If approved, Jeffersonville Detective Charlie Thompson would go before the firearms division along with Parrish. They would then decide if Parrish's permit would be revoked.
According to police reports, on June 17th Yalanda Parrish shot Wesley Mosier Jr. at the intersection of Allison Lane and Highway 62 in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
The jury has indicted Parrish on felony aggravated battery and felony criminal recklessness.
Meanwhile, Parrish will be in court for a pre-trial hearing September 2nd.
Tell Us: Have you ever been involved in a road rage incident?
From what I have read and heard, Mr. Mosier had no justification for geting off his motorcycle and approaching Mrs. Parrish's car- in Louiseville traffice, no less! Surely, that ALONE would make anyone feel threatened! Also, Mr. Mosier's past record shows he is not "Mr. Goddie Two Shoes" and taht past record SHOULD have a bearing on this case because that record demonstrates a pattern of bad behaviour! We need this fellow off the streets!
I drive a school bus and there are people all day long cutting us off, honking their horns at us, pulling in front of us while having our buses fully loaded, going past our stop arms, etc.,etc. these buses are not easliy stopped esp. when we have alot of children in them. It is not my fault these buses do not move fast enough for you. Please treat us with respect they may have your children on them someday. They also cuss at us and give us the finger when they get behind us, if you are that much in a hurry leave earlier to arrive at your destination on time, so all my kids on my bus are a little bit safer.
I was driving south on Minors Lane past the McDonald's where two lanes go into one. I was in the left lane, the right lane is a turn lane. This guy in a pickup passes me on the right and cuts me off, I nearly hit him. I blew my horn and he stops his truck in the middle of the road, gets out carrying a baseball bat and walks back to my car (convertible with top down). If I had a permit and had a gun, he would have been lying on the pavement. Instead, I drove around his truck on the right shoulder and took off. He jumped in his truck and began following me. I called 911 and had them on the phone the entire time, giving them a description of the truck, my location, etc. He followed me to the intersection of Blue Lick and South Park where two LMPDs were waiting. They pulled both of us over. They found the bat inside his truck, but because they didn't "witness" the event, there was nothing they could do.
ONCE, I HONKED AT A CAR WHEN SITTING TOO LONG AT A GREEN LIGHT, THE DRIVER GOT OUT OF HIS CAR , CAME BACK TO MINE AND KICKED MY CAR. i THOUGHT HE WAS INSANE, BUT DID NOT DESERVE TO BE SHOT. Phil RICH, LOUISVILLE.
I always remember what the person who taught me in traffic school said one time. You never know what has happened to a particular person that day. They could have just broken up with their girl/boy friend, got a divource, lost their job, lost a lot of money, had a loved one die or something along that nature. Any of those things might make the calmest person snap. And you cutting them off or riding their bumper or sometimes just PASSING them could trigger a rage that was building all day, maybe even longer. Just because someone is in the fast lane riding your bumper don't get all huffy, slowly get over and let them go. You just never know what happened to him or her. Maybe that person going 90 is driving his pregnant wife to the hospital. Just keep your ego's in check while driving, and it will cut back on the stress you encounter.
How interesting! Without taking up too much time, yes, I was involved in a road rage accident with a POLICE OFFICER, in an unmarked car. I was exiting Preston Hwy/Grade lane and had passed a black , I guess Crown Vic, or some type of car that look slike it as this car was trailing behind and 18 wheeler, going way below the speed limit on 65. I had plenty of timie to pass and could do so safely. Clearly, and apparently, a bit brighter than the driver in the black vehicle (speed limit was 55, they were going below 40-mind you the office said I was going 90 miles per hours off the ramp), it upset the driver (very dark tinted windows). As we sat at the light at the end of the ramp, I hear sirens. Because I don't see an ambulance or a police vehicle I slowly pull off as the light turns green, needless to say, the sirens was coming from the black Crown Vic (?), but because the car was riding my bumper I could not see lights in the grill, I only heard the sirens,because the siren is so loud and it sounds close, I pull over under the underpass to see where this the noise is coming from....In my rear view mirror I see a white man in khaki pants and a tan polo walking up to my car, who had gotten out of the black CV. I rolled my window down and immediately he asked me for my drivers license and proof of insurance.....as any woman, alone with chldren would ask, I ask him who he was, "he said, I'm an officer of the fu#@*n' law" and I need......I then said, can you show me your badge?......Immediately he got on his cell phone and made a call , I then got on my phone and called 911 to tell them I am pulled over by a man in a black car, not in uniform who is asking for this info, I was placed on hold, by the time the operator came back on the line, I was arrested, and children threatened to be taken to HOI, I was charged with a slew of charges, and all dismissed...this was an angry white officer who had been in the news in the past for domestic battery with his wife...if he didn't care about his own wife..I knew he had no resoect for me.....this is who we have protecting and serving in KY....I thank God I wasn't killed........
It's all too often in this day and age that people do NOT respect proper and safe distance of motocycles, forgetting that balance, agility and quick decision making are all a part of riding a motorcycle. I ride myself and get terribly angry when someone does not respect my existence and/or safe distance. If someone 'bumps' you in a car changing lanes and you're in a car, you'll more than likely be fine. If the same thing occurs on a motorcyle, you're likely to lose control and go flying off the bike only to be ran over by someone else. Therefore, folks should understand that motorcycles have a right out there and should be respected. Yapping on a cell phone or even sending text messages (I've seen alot of this recently) put yourself at risk along with all others on the road. With motorcycle riding being having close to zero room for error, LOOK before changing lanes. I'll tell you-- cyclists are not looking for a reason to get mad. They are looking for a way to stay alive in midst of many unattentive, disrespectful drivers these days. She is not being made an example out of. JUSTICE is being served. And remember, "I just didn't see them" is not a good excuse for running over a motorcyclist or having a close call.
This is by far one of the sickest stories you will ever hear. I was on the Gene Snyder and some guy in an old truck with UK stickers all over it cut me off. There was literally inches between our cars. I honked my horn at him and I guess he didn't like it. The next thing I know, this guy has apparently defecated in his hand and is throwing it at every car around him like some monkey at the zoo. The point I almost vomited is when he actually slicked back his mullet with his own feces.
Twice in the past month, MALES in trucks have swerved into the side of me as if they were going to hit me. The first incident was as I made a turn right on a green light, traffic was backed up that I had to stop just as I made the turn onto St Andrew's church road at the Blanton intersection. When the light turned green for the straight thru traffic, a male in a truck ran up on my bumper, started reving his engine and when the traffic in front of me started moving, he continued to run up on my bumper, then as I was making the turn onto Arnoldtown road, he swerved in at the side of my car...What a Jerk!
The second incident was just yesterday on Dixie, I was exiting the Waterson onto Dixie in front of the old Dillard's building, I was merging onto Dixie and the Jerk behind me was also merging and I guess he sped up to get around me but I was already in the process of merging, so he went on over to the outside lane. He then swerved into me as we stopped at the light....
What I hate about Kentucky drivers is that they stay in any lane they want. They stay in the passing lane, going the same speed or lower than the car in the right lane. Everyone seems to like talking on their cell phones more than paying attention to what is going on in front of them. No one knows how to go through 4 way stops, turn on their turn signals, or pay attention at stoplights. Everyone thinks they own the road and they can do what they want. What is wrong with people today? Have courtesy and respect for others. Just because you want to go 60 and the speed limit is 70, doesn't mean the 50 cars behind you want to go that speed too. Get over, PLEASE! Just because you want to talk on your cell phone and not pay attention, doesn't mean that the 15 cars behind you want to sit through another red light.
Hell, im so good at it, its almost an artform. In all actuallity, someone would have to do something really bad to make me mad enough to actually have rage. I also run demolition derbys, so im not afraid of crashing, and im also good at it. Even when im on my harley, im so used to people doing stupid things, not paying atention, and almost running into me, it dosent even scare me anymore. its an everyday occurence. people in cars dont understand why bikers get mad when they cut in front of them. they dont realise if we go down,were gonna get tore up....even at 20 mph.
I was at a stop sign behind my condo this guy in his car was in front of my and kept sitting there..I honked my horn so he'd move.. When i pulled up to the curb at my condo, and he sped up beside me and gave me the finger. I just rolled my eyes at him..He drove off..As soon as I got out of my car, he put his car in reverse and started to come back at me..I didn't feel safe, so, I got back in my car to get away, next thing I know, he's speeding trying to chase me down I end up driving over to the police station right behind my condo to get help..He lays on the horn and screams at me, calling me every name in the book.. ALL because I had honked at him for sitting at a stop sign way too long.
Had at least 2 incidents on a motorcycle. Once earlier this year when the driver of a car was so close behind me I felt I was in danger. I slowed down, turned around and told him to back off. He passed me and flipped me off as he went past. Another time the driver of a car ran me off the highway, laughed and flipped me off as he went past.
Both people are at fault. As a biker for over 30 years, I can tell you that once in front of the woman, she would not catch me unless I wanted her too. No she was not justifed in shooting and he should have just kept going.
The number of people who think they own the road today is unbelievable. A little courtesy could go a long way in removing the number of incidents.
I was heading south on Poplar Level road one Saturday morning to take my son to a doctor appointment out in Fern Creek. I passed another car that was in the right hand lane moving slowly up a hill just past the Watterson Expressway. I thought maybe he was having engine problems and that is why he is moving so slowly (older car). I in no-way cut him off. I passed him and with plenty of room between us, I got into his lane and after I passed another car on my left side I got back into the left lane (I did not cut this second car off either). I am not an aggressive driver. I then headed on my way south. The first man I passed apparently got mad and started following us down Poplar Level Road. He got right behind me at every stop light (too close - right on my bumper).
And when the light changed to green, he started blowing his horn loudly, sped up and got on my bumper. He did this for four traffic lights. I told my son to get my cell phone out of my purse and that if he continued to follow me I was going to call 911. I would not let this guy get next to our car because I was afraid he might have a gun and shoot at us I kept him behind us the entire time down Poplar Level (you never know these days because there is so much violence and stupidity going on). He finally turned right on to Old Shep and left us alone (but only after he blew his horn loudly and cursed at us thru his open window as he turned) and we continued to go straight. But we were both scared because we could not figure out what set this guy off. It is my opinion that this woman was totally wrong to shoot this man.
She said she didn't know where she shot him. That is a very busy intersection. What if she missed him and shot someone in the next lane. She does not need a gun and she needs help.
I'm thrill that the jury seen she can not do what she wants and than yell I was scared for my only child and her self.She must of been on the phone with the police dept. while her child was out of the car kicking this person.She thinks she can do what she wants to people and she yells unfair once she's in trouble. If the color was turned around this would be non stop coverage all day. This is clearly between right and wrong nothing more, nothing less.
I am very shocked at all that is going on in this world. Our days are number but before anything I would like to say maybe she didn't have to shot him, but that no matter the circumstances he was very wrong in approaching her vehicle, and in the same since she could have called 911 if she really felt threated before this came to a serious problem. This is a wake up call to all. This seems not to be her first accident in road rage and even though she is legal with her gun does not make it okay. And yes she could have 41 chances to turn off but it all comes down to was he really a threat and who was chasing who down the highway. I believe in justice so god has a say so, but also what was the wage in the threat. Life threatening maybe not but threaten is fair to say. I know I would feel threated if someone aproached my vehicle. But I dont take side beause I wasn't there nor was I the people involed in horrific accident that could have been prevent by all means. Mr. Mosier also said that she said, " Today was his lucky day and she was gonna kill you" I am confused on how the law works because if you ask me I can't believe one then the other, beacuse it was just them two and her son. Which is all words that wasn't record nor heard by anyone else. So hopefully they will get the truth out of the situation and both learn from the mistakes they both made
There are too many people on the road for these things not to happen. Ideally, people should have to take a written test at least every other license renewal period, and rules of the road need to be enforced, e.g., rules about length of following vehicles, yielding, etc.
In this case, it is my experience that if someone is angry enough to get out of their vehicle, or off their motorcycle, at a stoplight to confront someone, their intent is not just to politely "talk."
As a woman, if I were in a vehicle with my child, and an angry man approached me at a stoplight, I would fear for my life, too.
In this case, Mr. Mosher was in the wrong. He aggravated the incident and personally, I think he got what he deserved. Maybe this will make him think twice before escalating an already tense situation.
As for Ms. Parrish, if she was tailgating Mr. Mosher, perhaps she needs to take a driving course. But to charge her in this instance? No, I don't think it is justified.
Mr. Mosher was angry. He got off his motorcycle at a stoplight, which is dangerous enough, considering the fact that he left a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road - what was going to happen when the light changed - and he angrily approached a woman with a child.
Again, he got what he deserved. If I were in Ms. Parrish's position, I actually might have done the same thing.
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