NewRider Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 John Popper ArrestedUpdated 08:17 PST Thu, Mar 08 2007(The Associated Press, Spokane, Wash.) Blues Traveler singer and harmonica player John Popper was arrested after the vehicle he was riding in was clocked going 111 mph, the Washington State Patrol said March 7.Popper, 39, was arrested the afternoon of March 6 on Interstate 90 near the Spokane/Lincoln county line, the Washington State Patrol said.Inside the black Mercedes SUV, officers found a cache of weapons and a small amount of marijuana, the Patrol said. A police dog searched the vehicle, finding numerous hidden compartments containing four rifles, nine handguns and a switchblade knife. Authorities also found a Taser and night vision goggles. The vehicle was seized.The musician, who lives in Snohomish, Wash., is the owner of the vehicle, which was being driven by Brian Gourgeois, 34, of Austin, Texas, said state patrol Trooper Jeff Sevigney. The vehicle also had flashing emergency headlights, a siren and a public address system, the Patrol said."Popper indicated to troopers that he had installed these items in his vehicle because (in the event of a natural disaster) he didn't want to be left behind," the Patrol said in a news release. He also told officers he collected weapons, the Patrol said.The two men were booked administratively into the Adams County jail and released on their own recognizance. Authorities plan to charge them with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Gourgeois will also face a charge of reckless driving, the Patrol said.Popper did not immediately return an e-mail seeking comment Wednesday night.Popper recently formed a group called The John Popper Project with DJ Logic, which released an album in 2006 and is scheduled to go on the road later this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Bizzare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 That's IS weird. and dumb. Should be interesting to see who gets more time. Trey for drugs or Popper for Weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Popper isn't charged for weapons (according to the article). Just drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 god bless america Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) Just say no to drugs, so Trey's in trouble, as is Popper for the marijuana, but Popper will likely get a free lifetime membership to the NRA for the discovery of his weapons cache.And the scary thing is, I'm not even sure if the above sentence should be in purple ...Peace, Mark Edited March 8, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 What is a "small amount"? like...crumbs? and paraphernalia...ZigZags? Yea 8 weeks jail time seems fair.where's my flashing emergency headlights, siren and PA system? screw that, i'm not being left behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 When the shit really goes down in the states, I'll bet the federal gov't will be wishing they had banned fire-arms for civilians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Popper did not immediately return an e-mail seeking comment Wednesday night.funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted March 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I've heard him say in interviews that he collects antique weapons. Still, 9 freakin' hand guns?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 It's totally crazy. If he was Arab he'd have been shipped to Gitmo already for having that much illeagal shit, and all he gets charged for is the weed. It's a mad world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Authorities also found a Taser and night vision gogglesI would LOVE to have these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 If he was Arab he'd have been shipped to Gitmo already for having that much illeagal shit, and all he gets charged for is the weed. It's a mad world.sorry, what was illegal besides the weed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I don't really know the specifics of the laws in Washington but, switchblades have been illegal for a long time in most place. Hidden compartments with handguns sounds like a crime too. Concealed wepons refer to being on your person I know but there's probably something wrong with having them hidden in your car too. Also, sirens and emergency lights are illegal in most places as well except for the emergency personel who are supposed to have them.That seems like a lot to me especially considering that they were driving so crazy when they got pulled over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Yeah, but all of that definitely pales in comparison to the fact that he is one of those dirty, reckless, criminal pot-heads. They'll get ya, when you're least expecting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I don't really know the specifics of the laws in Washington i bet the cops there do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Washington Crimes and PunishmentsRCW 9.41.250Dangerous weapons — Penalty. Every person who: (1) Manufactures, sells, or disposes of or possesses any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, sand club, or metal knuckles, or spring blade knife, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement; (2) Furtively carries with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk, pistol, or other dangerous weapon; or (3) Uses any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any firearm, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 i bet the cops dont..ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted March 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I bet Popper used to get away with hiding his weapons in massive rolls in his gut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 What is a hippie like Popper doing with more guns than Stallone in Cobra! I find it amusing they are busting him for the small amount of weed but the travelling arsenal is no problem. WTF!!!!11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 THERE ARE LAWS AGAINST CONCEALED DIRKS?hahawell, weird. wonder why they didn't charge him. were they old antique weapons or functional 'dangerous' weapons?they could always charge him later i suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Dirks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambrot Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 you can see pictures of the guns and the compartment here: http://wbztv.com/watercooler/local_story_067130652.html he had quite the stash of arms there... American gun culture is so psychotic it's weird!!!cheersadambrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Just say no to drugs, so Trey's in trouble, as is Popper for the marijuana, but Popper will likely get a free lifetime membership to the NRA for the discovery of his weapons cache.And the scary thing is, I'm not even sure if the above sentence should be in purple ...Peace, MarkPretty sure he's already a member, brah. He's been a pretty outspoken advocate against gun control for quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bald guy in a blanket Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Popper's obssesion with weapons and the like has been an open secret among hardcore BT fans for years.When I worked tech at the HORDE show there was a special Popper roadcase on the second stage's truck that no one was allowed to touch, move or open. When the (american) road manager heard a quip about drugs he got quite haughty and defended Mr. Popper by explaining that this was his arsenal, yes--i shit you not--he used the word arsenal.Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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