FreeFlyASC 0 #1 March 14, 2003 All 7 rigs stolen from Alabama Skydivng in Pell City last December were recovered last week. Read the details in the Rigger "Rant and Rave" at www.chutingstar.com. The direct link to the article is http://www.chutingstar.com/riggerrantandrave.html Yeah, baby... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #2 March 14, 2003 That's fantastic news, Rob. On another note, I read that you are managing the Pell City operation; very nice. Take care, Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyASC 0 #3 March 14, 2003 Thanks Chuck....Hope to see you out there some time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #4 March 14, 2003 I hope they fucked up the loosers that did it. Screw the law lets handle this the old fashioned way. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyASC 0 #5 March 14, 2003 Heres the article from the Birmingham Newspaper. Of course its not completely acurate, but they never are. ----------------------------------------------------------- MAN SOUGHT IN THEFT OF SKYDIVING GOODS Pell City police have issued a warrant for a 37-year-old Birmingham man sought in the theft of an estimated $90,000 worth of skydiving equipment from Alabama Skydiving's offices at the St. Clair County Airport. Detective George Massey said Christopher Wade Davis of 16th Ave. South in Birmingham failed twice to show up for questioning and is believed to have fled the state. Massey said the warrant issued Tuesday charges Davis with first-degree theft of property stemming from the burglary on Dec. 12. Massey said all but two of the eight stolen riggings packed with parachutes and automatic activation devices have been recovered with the assistance of the Moody Police Department and an employee of the skydiving club's parent company, Adventure Skydiving of Atlanta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #6 March 14, 2003 QuoteI hope they fucked up the loosers that did it. Screw the law lets handle this the old fashioned way. Ray, a few years ago some travelling vietnam vet skydiver rolled through my dad's place (Skydive Opelika in Alabama) and was caught red-handed in the middle of the night emptying all the gear out of the loft. Needless to say, it was a very bad day for that guy. It was truly handled "Alabama style." When the law arrived, there was little for them to do other than scrape this scumbag off the driveway. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #7 March 14, 2003 QuoteChristopher Wade Davis of 16th Ave. South in Birmingham failed twice to show up for questioning and is believed to have fled the state. Massey said the warrant issued Tuesday charges Davis with first-degree theft of property stemming from the burglary on Dec. 12. Anybody know this guy? Skydiver? Hope not."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyASC 0 #8 March 14, 2003 Quote Massey said all but two of the eight stolen riggings packed with parachutes and automatic activation devices have been recovered Of coures one of the 2 rigs were mine!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #9 March 14, 2003 Excellent news, People that steal stuff truly suck. ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyASC 0 #10 March 14, 2003 QuoteAnybody know this guy? Skydiver? Hope not. He has only jumped a few times and it has been along time. But still keep your eyes open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #11 March 14, 2003 I read on a site that some of the rigs were recovered at a gear dealer after being bought off ebay. Did the dealer approach you with the rigs or did they not even know they had stolen gear?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyASC 0 #12 March 14, 2003 QuoteI read on a site that some of the rigs were recovered at a gear dealer after being bought off ebay. Did the dealer approach you with the rigs or did they not even know they had stolen gear? One of the rigs was sold to Eric Fleming from Blue Skies Rigging in Florida. Eric called after he noticed the serial numbers matched those on the stolen gear page. Everyone who knows Eric ,tell him thank you for being a honest person and a true blooded skydiver. My personal rig and the canopy of another jumper was sold to http://www.cousindave.com a gear dealer in New York we have contacted him and are still waiting for him to return the gear (keep your fingers crossed that he will) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #13 March 14, 2003 Quote My personal rig and the canopy of another jumper was sold to http://www.cousindave.com a gear dealer in New York we have contacted him and are still waiting for him to return the gear (keep your fingers crossed that he will If he does'nt let us know on here so we can take our business to an honest business, if he does let us know too Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyASC 0 #14 March 14, 2003 Ill keep eveyone informed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #15 March 14, 2003 Quote If he does'nt let us know on here so we can take our business to an honest business, if he does let us know too I'm sure that he will. If I understand correctly, cousin dave is actually Brian Germain's cousin (and his name is Dave) - and Brian seems like a nice honest person, hopefully it runs in the family it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #16 March 14, 2003 Tips to HH - finding the gear in the stolen gear database had its first successful "find". Here's hoping there's many more to come. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12bhi 0 #17 March 15, 2003 I hate thieves...Glad you guys got your shit back.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #18 March 15, 2003 QuoteOf coures one of the 2 rigs were mine!!! That sucks. But I'm glad the rest were found. Is there a picture of the thief that you could post on this forum? If he actually jumps someone might see him sometime. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #19 March 15, 2003 QuoteIs there a picture of the thief that you could post on this forum? I dunno if that is a good idea. The man is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. I am glad that the gear has been recovered, but the perp still has rights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #20 March 15, 2003 QuoteI dunno if that is a good idea. The man is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. It is perfectly alright. You have to be able to get him to court to determine if he is guilty or not. From the earlier posts he is apparently wanted for questioning and is on the run. I'm just saying with a picture we could call him in when we saw him. The police will do the rest. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #21 March 15, 2003 QuoteIt is perfectly alright I disagree. There may be more to this than you or I know. Furthermore, what if the guy is innocent? The police can do thier job without our help. If however there is a wanted poster from said police then, I would tend to agree that it would be justified. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #22 March 15, 2003 As much as it sounds like a good idea, I think it may be a good idea to hold off on the wanted posters. What if the guy turns out to be innocent? How would you like it of your face was plastered all over the net calling you a gear thief and it turns out your not? If the guy is guilty then by all means. If a warrent is issued for him then by all means. But until then lets show some restraint."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #23 March 15, 2003 QuoteIf a warrent is issued for him then by all means. But until then lets show some restraint. QuoteMassey said the warrant issued Tuesday charges Davis with first-degree theft of property stemming from the burglary on Dec. 12. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmsmith 1 #24 March 15, 2003 QuoteThe man is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Give that guilty bastard a fair trial--then hang him! --Judge Roy Bean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #25 March 15, 2003 Quote Give that guilty bastard a fair trial--then hang him! A random act of kindness....?? Nah that would be too good for the likes of him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
