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North Port police looking for man who fired at officer

Police are looking for an ATV rider who they say tried to shoot an officer early this morning.

On his way to a family disturbance about 12:30 a.m., Officer Don Burns spotted a red ATV traveling near Tropicaire and Sumter boulevards. When the officer approached the rider to inform him of the city’s ATV laws, the rider brandished a gun and fired one round at the officer.

The shot missed Burns, and the driver fled into nearby woods.

Police said the driver was wearing camouflage. He may face a charge of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.

Police are asking anyone with information to call the North Port Police Department’s crime tip line at (941) 429-7382.

Gee, I don't think you'll get much help on that one...even if what he did was wrong.There isn't many good feelings towards helping N. Port police for helping officials shut down riding area's!!

Chino,

     That is the EXACT attitude that is going to get even more areas shutdown.  Shooting was wrong, sometimes you have to do whats best for the community, granted it might not be what you agree with doing.  Would you want this person living next to you???  If he has no respect for the law is he going to respect you?  I doubt it.  I';m sure you know the old saying one hand washes the other...  Well if a rider turnes this guy in and he is caught riding in NP they just might be given a free pass so to speak.

Also remember we were riding on PRIVATE PROPERTY!!!

If anyone knows anything about this please speak up and do whats right.

Ok I'm off my soap box

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Regardless of how someone might feel about NPPD for the atv deal there, got to remember they are in between the riders and the city goverment (who signs their pay checks) they are just doing their job.

As for the jerk who took the shot, if I knew him, I would drop a dime in a heart beat, there is NO reason for his actions. If he has a past, well, he made his bed so HE can sleep in it ( with Bubba for all I care). Lets just be thankful that the officer wasn't hurt nor was anyone else and that this guy is caught and justice is served. This was a major set back for our sport not only here on a local basis but throughout the state as well, within 72 hours after it happend it is everywhere. So we all suffer now.

I'm not condoning his action!!I think he did wrong too. I Think they have their work cut out for them , that's all.This is like having a bad neighbor tell you someone stole his car and if you saw who did it, would you tell him?
  The officials push people out of riding area's and don't expect conflict...it's gonna happen.I wouldn't do something like shooting, that's extreme.But I expect conflicts to happen.
  And I'm not displaying any kind of attitude, I'm just saying the enevitable.We get a bad rap no matter what we do!!

The next time you believe you have a decent thought that you feel the need to share with the rest of us via posting on this forum........just let it go. You are an absolute idiot. Please, for the sake of the rest of us with a measurable IQ, please stop posting......forever.

I am not even going into this one, perhaps what he said and what he meant are two different thoughts, I doesnt sound like it though. There is a huge difference between loosing riding areas and shooting at the Police. God forebid we start reducing ourselves to that level. 

The point is doing the RIGHT thing.  Yes I would tell the "bad" neighbor because if I did not, I WOULD BE THE BAD NEIGHBOR.

Ok, now I've lost my mind...  This young man (clearly he has to be young) is equating a cop to a bad neighbor.  This means, at least to me, that he has had a bad experience with law enforcement.  So, one would deduct, that he feels that he equates cops as "bad guys". 

OK.  Now, maybe I can explain it in terms that maybe even he can understand.

Cop=man  (or woman), possibly dad (or mom) at work, risking their lives, to protect others (responding to a domestic call)

Does anyone have a right to KILL a mom/dad/sister/brother  (you get the picture)?

Come on, dude, you can't be that dumb.

Now, his argument about losing riding areas.  Did that one cop or any cop, single-handedly, "take away riding areas?  NO!

Riding areas are taken away because of ignorance and indifference.  Dude, grow up.

OK, I think I did lose my mind....

That guy with the gun screwed up bigtime. You think it was hard to ride those area's before,they arent gonna stop till they get that fool. Guaranteed.

"This person has been arrested due to great tips from the public. "

This is a quote from a NPPD Sgt. 

Man arrested for shooting at police 
 
(Last updated: 4:49 PM)   
 
 
BY GEORGE McGINN 
Staff Writer 
 
NORTH PORT -- Police have arrested a man they say shot at a North Port Police officer Wednesday morning. 
 
Todd Alan Lynn, 38, was arrested in South Venice Thursday at 9:06 a.m., according to a North Port Police press release. 
 
Lynn allegedly was riding a red ATV and shot at officer Donald Burns as he pulled alongside of him. according to police. 
 
North Port Police Chief Lewis said all Burns was going to was to let the rider know about the ATV ordinance. 
 
Lewis said the man, dressed in camouflage clothing, pulled an unknown type of firearm and shot at Burns. 
 
Police said Lynn was apprehended after a joint traffic stop with Sarasota County Sheriff deputies and the sheriff¹s office helicopter. Lynn was arrested without incident. 
 
Police said detectives received a tip from a deputy about the possible identity of Lynn. North Port detectives produced a photo lineup, where Burns allegedly identified Lynn as the shooter. 
 
A search warrant was being served on Lynn¹s house to look for items used during the shooting. 
 
Lynn was being held in the Sarasota County Jail without bond

Just be glad he's going to be charged as an adult.
If it was a minor, he would walk in no time.

Glad they got him!  Regardless of penalty there is no reason to shoot an officer or even run from them.  I'd rather take a ticket or warning.  If I'm getting a ticket or warning it's because I don't know I'm riding illegally.  I am not a repeat offender and would learn the lesson.  Either way I've pulled over on numerous occasions in NP before the ordinance.  Most of the officers are very polite.  I've only ran into one that was a real (insert 4 letter word of choice here).

I hate the negativity that happens because one idiot does a dumb arse move.  Hell for all we know he was hopped up on some kind of drug and couldn't think logically.  Either way his actions were not right.

Chino man you know you're my friend but the way you wrote things I can't even respect that shiznit!  I have to agree w/ what everyone else has said here towards you on this one.

Im glad they caught that SOB. Shooting at cop, Imagine what kind of indivdual he must be. What an a idiot. I really didn't think they would catch him. Thanks to the public for the tips  :Clap.gif

Just imagine what would have happened if he had actually hit him and killed the officer. Anyone that turns a blind eye to ATV issues would immediately start looking at ATV riders as gun toting outlaws that would rather shot than get a ticket.

Bill

The article i saw said an unknown type of firearm, it never said if it was a paintball gun, cap gun or real gun. Still shouldn't do it, you're obviously playing with fire, but we don't know what actually happened.

to view the idiot page 10 on sarasotasheriff.org scroll down to daily arrests  .  they charge him with attempted murder first degree

OK.  My sanity has returned...

I'm a Deputy here in Broward.  I recently lost a brother to a senseless act.  Dep. Thetford worked in Tamarac and was a good guy.  While working an off-duty detail, he stopped a car and while conducting the stop, he and another deputy were shot.  For what?  The driver was going to get a ticket.  (3) kids lost thier father...

Now you understand.

ginny.laroe@heraldtribune.com

NORTH PORT -- A tip from a Sarasota County sheriff's deputy helped lead to the arrest of a man accused of taking a shot at a North Port police officer, police said Thursday.

Todd Alan Lynn, 38, of North Port is charged with attempted murder. He is accused of firing a gun at the officer, Don Burns, and then fleeing on his ATV.

The bullet missed Burns, and police had not recovered the firearm Thursday evening.

Lynn was identified in a photo lineup. He was spotted Thursday morning driving in South Venice.

"We all worked hard on it," said North Port police Capt. Kevin Vespia.

The shooting occurred at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday when Burns was on his way to another call. The officer spotted a man on a red ATV driving on the unpaved portion of Tropicaire Boulevard.

Burns attempted to warn the driver that he was violating a new city ordinance. That's when police say he fired on Burns.

The driver fled into nearby woods.

Police initially planned to charge the shooter with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, but a judge found probable cause to file the attempted-murder charge.

"We definitely feel there is probable cause to believe that was the intent," Vespia said.

Lynn is being held without bail at the Sarasota County jail.

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Glad to see that this man will pay for his crime!  Well done!

If he's found guilty, he should have to serve community service for families of slain/injured cops families.

OK, so blast me for voicing my opinion.Anoriginal...you throw personal insults at me like you have a problem.I think you need to chill with what you say to me.I'm not easily offended, and it sounds like that's what your trying to do.And this isn't the first time you've tried my constitution.
  I've heard from several members on here that your not the nicest person and I don't care.
  I don't know you, and you don't know me to talk to me like you do.I'm not the kind of person to make bad terms with!!I've been a member on here for some years now.Your the first person to ever disrespect me...I don't try to disrespect anyone.I'm asking you nicely for an open apology.Don't be disrespectful towards me again!!
  And yes I have had a very long past with the police.I've dealt with a number of bad cops and had many bad runins.Maybe my response was due to that.I'm still entitled to my opinion, and you are yours.Just because mine is different doesn't make me a bad person.Like I stated before,I don't think his action was right.If I appear to be a menace, then vote me off!!I can't believe you all are saints...

are you stupid as you sound a--hole if he doesnt have the right to voice his opinion neither do you but thats y we live in the usa so get over it

No doubt, i love how some people think that their opinion is the only one that matters and what they say goes. Get over yourselves.

heres an opinion for everybody. it is a joke to think they were not going to catch him. they would use every resource known to man to apprehend this suspect because it was one of their own that was targeted. it is never right to shoot at anyone, unless your life or someone elses is being threatened. the weird thing is if he was shooting at the cop and didnt hit the cop or the patrol car he might want give up using a firearm. also, it will have no effect on riding fourwheelers. they are going to shut down riding areas anyway because there is too much money to be made for builders and city officials. I live in north fla and have been to south fla alot over the years. we have lost every riding spot that I have ever ridden in. the last 25 years, this state has become more and more populated with people that don't like our sport. so unless you move to another state you dont have a chance against county officials that are to old or too rich to enjoy our sport. half the time i ride its illegal in one way or another and im going to keep doing it because it isnt getting any better until i can move out of this state to one that is more quad friendly .

True that!

  I didn't post on this to insult anyone personally,but somone has felt he has the right to do so to me.Voice your opinion with argument, but do not insult me unless you like to make problems.If you don't like what I say and can debate it, fine. Don't call me young and childish when your the one brandishing me by calling me stupid!!Is that the best you can do?
  You know who you are. Would you talk to me like that in front of my face, or do you feel more power by hiding behind your PC? I ride everywhere, wanna meet and ride somewhere?Let me know!!

Chino, I agree w/ you on your last post. I don't argue,call names or insult over the phone /internet either. Also I know I've said some things before that later I wish I hadn't, or of said it differently or more clearly or whatever. Actually as I think about it I've done that allot. Anyway's you can't make everybody happy. I've talked to you on the phone before and you seemed like a pretty level headed, mature person. After reading your first post I really didn't take it as if your some kind of cop killer, but just somone who's probably frustrated cause there's hardly any place to ride, or maybe just having a bad day or whatever. I really don't care what anybody say's here or how they say it.(i think thats what moderators are for) But anyways I think this whole bunch of B.S.(this thread) should just be squashed. Forgetaboutit. Squash it.
                                                             My .02 cents,
                                                                                  Kelly

  p.s. Chino your such a bad citizen, I hate you.

Your right.You just can't fix some things.Good wording!!

Easy there wee man. I have no problem speaking my mind in person. I've never hid behind a PC or anything else for that matter. The folks who know me will tell you the same. Regarding the people you've allegedly talked to about me, I don't believe you.

As for an apology...........never. So just relax, take a deep breath, let the day sink in. But, I'd love to ride somewhere. Got any ideas? I know it can't be any place that has whoops because you hate them so much and want to boycott Croom until they grade the orv trails. Also, we need to make sure there are not too many limbs in the way for you or really bumpy portions in the trails so that you don't get too sore like you did in Ocala earlier this year. I wouldn't want you whining after we ride or trying to get someone to protest with you to force people to grade trails for you.

You're humorous to me. Thanks for making me laugh outloud. I even called some friends to read your posts and they laughed at you too.  ;)

Iluv U 2 brother man!! Without guys like you on the web, I'd have no social life...Thank you !!
  It's nice to know someone like you cares and keeps a good history on me.You know more about me than my Mother does!

This sounds like something that you 2 could resolve. Maybe you should go on a camping trip and share a tent. Brokewhoopmountain style.

I'll volunteer to video this one. :o

This is preety funny

Cant believe they werent planning on charging him with attempted murder in the first place, you dont shoot at a cop without the intent to hit him

It's not that I keep a good history, I just have a really good memory. I have to in my line of work.

I'm sorry about your lack of social life. Mine is filled with joy and excitement. Chillin is always marking out to me and bringing me drink with umbrellas in them. He always wants me to watch the brokeback movie with him....I don't understand it. I'm sorry you don't like to ride over whoops. I pound through them with a 750 Brute Force like most guys do on a sport bike. Fun stuff to me. Oh well.

Hey unor, I mean anoroginal,
                           My name is Kelly Bonsall,
  By this post I'm trying to say f...k you. I know I said in my earlier post that I don't like to argue/insult over the phone or internet, but I think I pretty much had enough of your little weak azz ,wanna be tough guy, small time, bull sh;t attorney attitude.
 In other words I'm saying your a puss, & I'm calling you out.
  My address is 8611 Jackson Spgs. Rd. Tampa, 33615. I'm home every evening.
 You can live with that or come do something about it like a real man would.

   Let's see what happen's. I'm putting the ball in your court, you coward.
     You know where I'm at.
                                       Kelly Bonsall

 p.s. don't try to argue w/ me on this forum, Let's do it face to face & toe to toe.
 
 

You pervert, do you really need a date that bad?

not the best way to resolve issues.  this is not the intent of how a public forum should be used.

  Hey Kelly, it doesn't need to go that far brother.I let it go.He has a certain way of expressing himself as do we all.I come on here to be friendly as we all should.I would feel responsible if something bad were to come out of this because it was my opinion he was commenting on.
  Negative reinforcement only brings more anger.This is the cause and effects of negative remarks.This is why they say,"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
  Just keep a cool head man!! :-))

  We are all members on here.Members are suppose to support one another.Sometimes things get out of line.It takes the better man to let it ride and hope it goes back in line.
  I've never had any problems with any members, and I really don't want to start.That's a good way to develop a bad reputation.I'm kewl...Be kewl too!!

i have met both  of you guys and if you guys met i think you guys would get along real well  not to mention you  both are some pretty big boys  and this good get pretty ugly    how about we meet at hooters and first rounds on me

  I'm kewl man.I hate to see anyone being so negative also.I've done enough fighting in my days.I don't try to disrespect anyone, but I don't let anyone disrespect me either!!
  Sometimes I wonder if these forums are good for us.I've never experienced any kind of confrontation like this when I meet on the trails and ride with members.
  This whole post really dissapointed me.I've always had respect for ATVFlorida members and I've never insulted anyone.I hate to see anyone expressing such anger towards each other.
  I know what kind of man I am, that's why I have so many friends.I let it go,hopefully a moderator will see this and delete it because it's trash.
 
  P.S. I say Winghouse cause I like their wings better!!I'll show up, you just say the place and time.

Since you are inviting some big boys Im comin too, lol.

KB

Oh please oh please don't beat me up. You're probably a big huge man and I'm just a little wee man without the ability to defend myself. But, if you insist on beating me up, just come on down here to my office. If you really want to meet me in person so bad, come see me. I am not driving to Tampa to listen to your hot air and watch you jump around. I'm right here in Bradenton on the corner of 14th Street and 3rd avenue west. Can't miss it. Brick building and my name is on the side of it (Matthew Taylor)  :D. PM me if you want better directions there Mike Tyson. But, please, be gentle with me, I'm a tiny guy and the computer is the only sense of power I have. I'm 5'8" and 165 pure muscle and fight like a rabid badger when cornered so, be careful. Maybe we could indian leg wrestle or thumb wrestle to settle this? Fighting scares me, especially with someone as big and bad as you truly must be. I mean, anyone who can type a message like that must be a real bad azz!   ;D So please, oh please Mr. Kelly "I'm a big bad fighting wood floor laying monster of a man" Bonsall, don't beat my azz!!

Tell you what, I'll give you back those pictures I took of you wearing that skirt and fish net stockings, you give me back my leash and collar I let you take home and we'll call it even. Hey, I'll even get you a massage from that lumberjack massage parlor off of Dale Mabry you said you liked so much. However, like Chilin said, I am not dating you and I want my class ring back.

Get over yourself, fighting is stupid these days. I have way too much to loose to make it worth my time to beat anyone up. I mean sure, I fight you, it feels great, but then what happens if you are seriously hurt? I have way too much to loose over your ego. So, call me out, thump your chest, scratch the dirt like a banty rooster, take off your shirt, junp around, cuss, spit, act like a big man, doesn't bother me. At the end of the day, I still have the lifestyle I live to look forward to and you don't. I mean, I have friends like Chillin who constantly mark out to me and tell me I'm great. New friends like Scathedupbangedup to eat chicken wings with. A smokin hot wife, three pogo sticks, a small pony, a walkman and new tires on my truck.

Grow up dude. Take some deep breaths and relax. You sure scared me to death! ;) But, thanks for the laugh. Seriously, I laughed out loud.


Scratchedupbangedup:

Tell you what man, I'll buy your beer and wings! Truce and lets ride man!  ;)

agreed...

That was close. Like my mom used to say "stop that before someone looses a eye." Well done, you guys set a good example on how to resolve things. Over 740 views just to see who said what to who next. I am glad its resolved and now we can go back to our boring lives. 

LMAO that freakin hillarious. Although I still think your a puss, I would gladly drink beer or liquor, eat wings and ride with you anytime.

Yeah, I know I'm a pus. But I'm okay with it. I mean, Chillin still rubs my corns for me and feeds me grapes when we nude sun bathe by his pool.
So when are we riding again with the Scrub Brothers and wives/girlfriends?? we missed you guys last trip.

Tell me when and where and I will try to be there. Had another more appealing offer that weekend. I am willing to ride anywhere.

Y'all are all crackin me the hell up.  Thanks for a great laugh today.  Hell I'm not into Hooter's or Wing House but I'd go w/ y'all for the entertainment value.

Wanna see my doughnut holder? 8 cruellers can't be wrong.

You better be careful. She likes to eat donuts too and that could hurt if she didn't take them off the holder.

He Matt I fixed your post for ya   LMAO

You know, after posting that, I just knew the mini comment was coming. :P

It may not be long...but it sure is skinny!!!

Damn y'all sure know how to make a woman's heart go pitter patter (southern belle accent).

Back to me.... great I go take a shower and now were talking about my eating doghnuts of minicruellers.  I see where the love is.

Hey, I got a nice shifter.

My shifter is HIGHLY polished      :o ;)

Ok, now that I'm done losing my lunch....where were we?

That's funny right htere, I don't care who you are.

I believe those comments belong in the diesel trash talking section.  You can discuss your polished heads over there too.   :-*

When did I send my head over to your place to be polished?????    :o :o

Dude atp is the expert in polishing heads.  Now let's quit hijacking this thread!

Yeah, what happened to people wanting to kick my azz? We went from me (the little tiny helpless guy) getting my butt kicked to QT polishing stuff and eating donuts.   ???

We felt sorry for you. We know how small and defenseless you would be in a fight and we did not want to hurt your feelings.

Yeah, it sucks being a little scrawny weakling. But, it makes me ride faster. I mean, I can't bench press 200lbs, but I can sure fit into a pair of 28W 30L jeans!