Posted on: Friday, June 14, 2002

Police Beat

Police arrest tow truck driver

A tow company driver was arrested on suspicion of auto theft Wednesday when he refused to unhook a car after the owner returned and paid the penalty.

Patrol officers were called after 3:35 p.m. to Bishop Street because an argument broke out between the 24-year-old truck driver and the car owner, who told police he arrived at his parked car to find it ready for towing.

The driver told the owner he would have to pay a $50 charge to get the car back. After the owner paid the penalty and got a receipt, the tow company dispatcher allegedly instructed the driver to tow the car anyway.

Police said they told the driver to release the car and gave several warnings before arresting the driver for unauthorized control of a motorized vehicle.

Generator stolen from TV station

CrimeStoppers has asked for help finding out who stole an electric generator belonging to KITV.

The generator was taken between May 24 and June 10, police said. The bright green, Onan model 11.5 GNAB propane generator, is valued at $12,000.

Anyone with information can call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on a cellular phone.