After reading about a man calling 911 to report a chicken crossing the road, I was reminded of a crazy encounter I had a few years ago driving down I-64. SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE by Terry Meiners On the car radio, Pastor Dave Stone had just wrapped up his radio sermon extolling the virtues of providing service. Instead of focusing on inhaling, he encouraged his flock to highlight the act of exhaling by spreading service and support in society. I had no idea that I was about to become part of a five person team that would save seven precious lives. Bathed in bright morning sunshine, I drove eastbound on I-64, imagining a glorious day of golf with three visiting buddies. As my car made the
Tag: Jeffersontown police
Maniac behind the wheel; wanted death by police
The WHAS-11 helicopter followed Travis Mettling through the streets of Louisville as he ran from police. He was originally stopped on a routine traffic issue in Jeffersontown. Mettling decided to make a run for it and led police on a 58 minute chase that ended on Dixie Highway. Mettling was in contact with police negotiators via cell phone during the chase. Police rammed his vehicle and removed Mettling and three adult passengers. Jeffersontown police chief Rick Sanders said the suspect wanted to die in a police shootout. Mettling was taken into custody with minor injuries. The passengers were not arrested. Outstanding camera work by the WHAS-11 team. It is a miracle that this maniacal driver did not hurt or kill