Police patrol park looking for teen jogger's attacker

norealnews4us said on February 9, 2010 at 7:43 PM

The Arizona Solution, Support your PD and Court(s) funding in all ways possible, yet demand they build a new Jail for minimal rights care, make it as close to inhumane as possible, minimal and staple food only, minimal rights period, load it with gaurds and open an expressway to our court(s) system, speedy trials, immediate service of sentence, no if's and or but's, stop the delays, stop the excuses, focus on the task at hand and allocate the resources that support upholding the laws, until then our system will continue to be weighed down with repeat offenders and continue to kick out people that belong behind bars, and the criminals will have no reason to stop. Look at the local most wanted ads, " this 26 yr old male has a 14 yr local criminal history " Really !! Since age 12 ! ? Laughable and NOT #1 just remember EDDIE RAY HALL ! Nuff Said !! Support your Local law enforcement and support your court system, give them the resources, then demand results, or their jobs.

makingtracks said on February 9, 2010 at 6:13 PM

tobyjones...pepper spray is not defined in the RCW as a "dangerous weapon." It is perfectly legal for anyone to carry it for protection. Do you really think the police would give her a hard time for "carrying mace in the park," when she just used it on some scum to save her life? side note: ladies, aim the spray for the "T-Zone"...which is the nose and eyes. Spray, move, repeat if necessary. That's all the training needed. Peace.

spoklahoma said on February 9, 2010 at 2:21 PM

daylight rape is not that uncommon here in Spokane - we had someone doing it a cpl years ago Downtown/Brownes/Pleasant section. Now this guy. And dont blame Riverfront like its a ghetto cause Franklin Park aint nowhere near there and it happend there last month....

ingloriousdreame said on February 9, 2010 at 10:51 AM

This girl is awesome, I bet that creep thought he had an easy target but she ended fighting him back GOOD FOR HER! and good for the person who didn't look the other way. I recently read an article about a woman who was raped in broad daylight on the sidewalk, about 6 or 7 cars passed by but none stopped. Only one of the drivers called 911.

takingcrazypills said on February 9, 2010 at 9:14 AM

Get a gun! Pepper spray this jerk and he runs off and does it again and again. Shoot him in the leg and he's going to need to wait for SPD to come and save him. Ladies, go get guns and take some gun safty self-defense courses! Pepper spray is for victems.

lagrimas said on February 9, 2010 at 9:00 AM

Running by yourself is always a bad idea for anyone , male or female. If you feel the need carry some pepper spray in your hand, works even on dogs.

tanker said on February 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM

Well just another case of a scum bag. Use whatever force nessesary to protect yourself. SPD can not be everywhere all the time. Its not going to be easy but our city cannot be overrun with thugs and scum bags. Fight back.

tobyjones said on February 8, 2010 at 11:43 PM

We either need enough police to watch over everything constantly or we need to be allowed to protect ourselves. (or just be ok with constantly being robbed or assulted)

tobyjones said on February 8, 2010 at 11:39 PM

I am sure if she was running prior to school she would also not be allowed to have anything dangerous (pepper spray, batton, knife, gun) would not be allowed at school.

tobyjones said on February 8, 2010 at 11:36 PM

Even if she could legally poses it in the park Spokane municiple code does not allow "dangerous weapons" (in violation of state law btw) in parks http://www.spokanecity.org/services/documents/smc/?Section=10.10.040 it is something like a $500 dollar ticket.

tobyjones said on February 8, 2010 at 11:28 PM

A high school freshman may or may not be legally allowed to posess pepper spray in WA State: Section 9.91.160 explicitly authorizes the sale and use of "personal protection spray devices" such as "mace, pepper mace, or pepper gas". There is an age restriction to persons age 18 and older, or 14 with a parent or guardian's permission.

animaladvocate3 said on February 8, 2010 at 8:57 PM

I am a native of Spokane and Riverfront is a great place to walk. Sadly, as Spokane's population grows, so does the crime. My advice is get a German Shepherd. I have three and I take turns walking them. The nice thing is there my "element of surprise". One simple command can turn into a nightmare for any attacker. I would go to your local Humane Society and adopt one because they are loyal, and strong and have no problems protecting those they love. Add a self defense class and you will be very confident and ready!

spoklahoma said on February 8, 2010 at 6:32 PM

you guys dont remember - it sounds like the thing what attacked that girl @ Franklin Park

spoklahoma said on February 8, 2010 at 6:29 PM

if you carry pepper spray, or ANY type of weapon, train in the use of it. And making tracks is SOOOO right - pepper dont matter worth sheet if it's in yr purse and you cant get it out - so be prepared, and dont think you look silly jogging with a thing of pepper spray cause you dont, you look SMART. Also, it'll help you if an un-human animal, such as a dog, suddenly attacks as well. But yyeah, you wanna train and you wanna have it on you cause the attacker could use it on YOU if you dont know what you are doing....

billk said on February 8, 2010 at 6:27 PM

My first thought on the pepper spray was how few people would be able to get it out in time to make it effective. More likely than not someone would be reaching for it and pull it out just in time for the attacker to take it from her and spray it in her face. The suggestion about running with it in your hand is a good one. Then someone suggests guns--exactly the same problem. Unless you are well trained and running with it in your hand, just forget it and fight and scream like this lady did--I hope nobody just takes that advice.

therealstarlight said on February 8, 2010 at 6:24 PM

Wow! Please, Spokane is really not that bad compared to a big city like Seattle or Portland! I do agree that some one out by themselves should carry pepper spray though for the just in case!

tonipia said on February 8, 2010 at 5:47 PM

I get such a kick out of "Spokane, Near Perfect, Near nature". Give me a break...Maybe in the outer surrounding areas, but not here in Spokane!

makingtracks said on February 8, 2010 at 5:22 PM

What is wrong with me?? It's "properly oriented".......good Lord.

makingtracks said on February 8, 2010 at 5:22 PM

Sorry...that's supposed to be "properly oreinted."

makingtracks said on February 8, 2010 at 5:21 PM

Ladies, if you are going to carry pepper spray, good on ya. However, it is totally USELESS unless you carry it properly. If you are walking or running alone (or even with a friend), that canister needs to be in your strong hand with the nozzle properyl oreinted. When the hand is brought up, the nozzle should be facing the attacker. Trust me when I say that there will be no time to unclip a canister, get it out of a fanny pack, etc., at the moment of truth. Attackers do not give 3-5 seconds warning before they are on you. CARRY IT RIGHT!! And stay safe.

takingcrazypills said on February 8, 2010 at 4:07 PM

Instead of pepper spray invest in a gun. They work better.

camasvalley029 said on February 8, 2010 at 4:04 PM

Did anyone question the geese

camasvalley029 said on February 8, 2010 at 4:04 PM

I feel like this creep just didnt have a papa johns to rob so he's taking it out on the people of spokane

kimmihawk said on February 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM

Pepper spray is a great idea. When I lived in Seattle I often walked with my keys poking through my fingers. If someone grabbed me I was prepared to go for the eyes.

whatsyurbeef said on February 8, 2010 at 3:54 PM

Glad to hear she was able to fight him off. A real piece of S____. I purchased pepper spray at general store for my gals to carry. They had a large selection in December and not expensive.

mizgirly said on February 8, 2010 at 3:30 PM

This is why I invested in pepper spray. There are so many crazy people out there, poor girl. You can buy some for 7 bucks, I think every girl should carry some.

gopoundsand said on February 8, 2010 at 2:49 PM

I am so sick of creeps downtown and in Browne's Addition.

spoklahoma said on February 8, 2010 at 2:33 PM

now doesnt THIS sound familiar....did he have green eyes?

skime said on February 8, 2010 at 10:54 AM

Riverfront Park, It's a great place, near perfect near nature.