This criminal is slightly different from the subject but a criminal none the less.
A male (in-law), recently rode his motor bike on a very busy, popular street, into a Father and son. He tried to start the bike, unsuccessfully, attempts by citizens were made to detain him but he fled the scene. Father injured and son critical.
We were informed by friends that said relative was involved and was in hiding. He had a crime filled past and now it appeared he'd finally done his dash. After the greatest of efforts to make him realize the seriousness of what he had done, looking for a tad of remorse, he handed himself in.
While waiting for his hearing we reluctantly offered a room in our home, get him off the streets, and away from undesirable elements. Having someone of this mentality who continued to associate with druggies and crims took its toll and he was asked to leave.
He rebelled and caused a fair bit of grief for us, once having to call the police who knew him and some of the basics ; Avo's,Dvo's , and many previous driving offences.(he again fled)
He is still wreaking havoc with one week till his final sentencing.
He recently stole and sold on my partners motor bike. While he is out still free, going to the police just cant happen as he will once again retaliate and possibly carry out previous threats.
The frustrating part is almost all of his teen, adult life he has left a path of destruction, when caught generally results in a slap on the wrist. Well thats gunna help!
I just hope he gets to see the inside of a jail cell for a while, where his tough talk will be challenged and no fleeing anywhere.