Long enough

[Robman]

Well , Did ya get it back?
The suspense is killing me!

[WillJames]

Yea good question??? Have you heard anything from David Rodney? Did the looser who ripped you off have the nuts to go back and try to pick it up from David's yet? I het he won't since David is going to get a copy of his drivers license before he releases it to him just to CYA himself.

[Hotshot Charlie]

I may be crazy, but the hobby shop owner knows it's stolen merchandise, the cops have been called. Why isn't this heli back in the hands of Rodney?

Right is right and Wrong is wrong..... let's help Rodney get his heli back.

[DavidH]

If I am not mistaken. Rodney went to the shop that has the heli when he was at the Blacksheep event. I don't remember exactly what Rodney said about the deal. But basically I don't think the shop owner can turn the heli directly over to Rodney. As Will mentioned. The shop owner was waiting for the guy to come back in and pick up the heli. Then he was going to get a copy of his driver licenses. Rodney is frustrated and wants the heli back, but I think he has done all he can do right now.

David

[Rodney]

No I havent even tried yet. I talked to David, shop owner, whlie I was at BS.
He said he would give me acall if anything new came up with it. That has been a while. But Im sure he will do all he can do for me.

[flyinfool]

You need to keep up with the cops on this.
I had a case many years ago where another person and I were claiming ownership of an item.
The cops took it into their position till it could be resolved.
When I called the cops 2 months later to check on the status, I was told that since the cops could not determine positive ownership, the item was sold at police auction and the proceeds went into the police general fund.
Neither the other person nor I ever saw a penny of the value.

[ChiefWilson]

Rodney I am the Chief of Police in a small town here in SC. PM and we can exchange phone numbers and you could give me some information and we will try and find this guy and see what options you have as far as 1. getting the product or 2. PUT HIS A#$ IN JAIL.

*****Do the Crime Do the Time is my motto.

[Rodney]

I got your number will call as soon as I can.

[Folkwulfe]

I've just recently found this forum, and as an avid aviation enthusiast, I love it. A small intro...I am a 30 year law enforcement pro and currently a Sgt with a Texas police department. Bona fidis aside, I have a few suggestions that might help in situations like these. Ownership of a disputed item can be touchy. Like most "stolen" items, if you can show ownership without a doubt, it helps alot. Like car stereo equipment (or anything else of value) we suggest marking the object with your driver's license (state and number) in a not-too-accessable area (like inside a frame member not easily seen). An acid pen works well for this...kinda like VIN etching on your car. When it comes to juridictional problems...a whole new problem. In this case, who prosecutes? SC where the item was recovered or FL where the original case was filed? Federal can step in, but you have to understand that it has to be a pretty tall case before they will go to the time and expense of accually prosecuting this guy. Know who you are dealing with. If somebody doesn't want to tell you who they are and where they are including multiple ways (verifiable) they can be contacted...walk. I don't suggest using a go-between because they supply their own set of problems and roadblocks. Send items "return receipt requested". You get a signed receipt that the item made it there and who picked it up as well as when. I'm not sure about FL, but here in TX we accept a "handshake agreement" as a bona fide contract. Lastly, I saw a posting where an item was sold by a PD at auction after ownership could not be established. Doesn't happen here in TX. Abandoned property is property without ownership, not property where ownership is disputed. A PD is liable for the security and condition of ALL property they recover and cannot be disposed of until a prosecutor signs off on the paperwork. Guess who then becomes liable if the release of the property was in error? You got it...the prosecutor...and they hate paying for anything. Hope this helps some....I'm available if I can help in anyway.

[Rodney]

Well just got some very sad news. I heard that Charles Jackson and his wife past away this past week. Due to carbonmonoxide poisioning. Can anyone get me any info to confirm this. Name and home address. Maybe form newspaper.

[WayneBrown]

Not sure if this is 'The' Charles Jackson or not. Did a local search;
http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...73229979260822
Obituary: http://news.greenvilleonline.com/obi...ttext&id=88667

[esmith]

It seems it will be soon enough if the Freaks have any say in the matter..... :twisted:


Awsome job guys, keep at it, Hold him accountable. Can't wait to hear Rodney got his heli back.

-eSmith.

[wingtip]

hate to know the guy died but that sux... better get moving quick as im sure they'll sell everything he had for funeral expenses and any other outstanding debt he had......

[WayneBrown]

In the event that is him, I'll be going through the area this weekend.

[DavidH]

Rodney,
Does the hobby shop still have the heli? If it does I would imagine this is going to create another problem now with the person that brought it to the shop now dead. Because there would be no one that could tell the owner of the shop to release the heli to you.
Sorry to hear about anyone's death. But even with him dying, I wouldn't think it would be any easier to get the heli back.
Hope it all works out for you, I know you have worked hard trying to get the heli back that was stolen from you.
David

[Rodney]

Yea I agree David. I dont think I will ever see it again.

[bigrcr]

News flash!

Not the same guy.

Charles worked for Metromont Materials and was not that old. Sorry for the false alarm.

Later,

[WayneBrown]

Originally Posted by bigrcr

Charles worked for Metromont Materials Later,

Worked, or still works for? Which division? harrassment can be useful.

[Finless]

I know this is an old thread but after reading it now I am curious. Did you ever get the heli back? What happened?

Bob

[DebianDog]

I just got off the phone with Rodney (looking for a crown gear) and he happened to mention that he will be picking this helicopter up shortly from the hobby shop.