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Started by Fancy Dan, Apr 03 2010 09:26 PM

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Posted 03 April 2010 - 09:26 PM

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Saturday, March 13th (which coincidentally is 313, the Detroit area code) seemed like it could have been any other day for me. I did the same thing I always do, went to school, met up with some friends for lunch, decided to hit up a new (to me) abandonment.

As I said, it was regular Saturday business for me. I never thought it would land me in the back of a cop car, handcuffed.

I really never thought I would spend 3 days & 2 nights in jail.

Let me rewind this story a bit. Like I said, it was a day like no other. I went to my morning class, came home and packed up my backpack.

I had all of my equipment ready… my camera, flashlights, spotlight and 2 bottles of water all in place. Ready to rock & roll.

After our delicious lunch of schwarmas, we arrive at the location, again, ready to roll. We find the door unlocked and we step inside. Just inside, it appears as if some renovations have been taking place. We head up the stairs, when from below we hear a voice.

“THE FUCK? LOU, IS THAT YOU? THAT BETTER BE YOU.”

We pause. Moments later, we begin to head down, quietly...

“THE FUCK? I TOLD YOU, THIS AINT FUNNY!”

Then, moments later, three workers, two black guys and one janky lookin white guy, rush the stairs, cornering us. The only way is up. We realize that were fucked and don’t bother fighting.

The detain us while we wait for the cops. Minutes pass by like hours, and we begin to get worried what these guys are gonna do to us if the cops DON’T show up.

When they finally arrive, I find myself pushed up against a window, pistol shoved into my back as I’m being handcuffed. Courtesy of Detroit’s finest.

Were taken to the station and placed into holding. We find out were being charged with felony b&e with intent [to commit another felony].

Keep in mind, this took place on a Saturday, so were being held until the following Monday for our arraignment.

To keep a long story short, we spent 3 days & 2 nights in jail before FINALLY being released.

Monday night, round 9pm I got my first taste of fresh air & freedom in nearly 72 hours.

The first person I called when I got out was actually a member of these forums, my dear friend Savanna.

A week after my release, my friends & I went to our hearing, and (because my friend - also arrested with me- knews the owner) he [the owner] ended up dropping charges against us.

Unfortunately, my camera and my friend John's camera were nowhere to be found after our arrest or our hearing. Again, thanks to Detroit's "Finest".

I'm sorry I didn't get the word out to all of you sooner, I've been so busy catching up with life, working and school I didn't have much time lately.

I'm gonna make up for it with a shit ton of urbex videos.

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Posted 04 April 2010 - 10:59 AM

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Damn, Dan!

Who were the people that called the cops?
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Posted 04 April 2010 - 01:55 PM

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View PostChaindrive, on 04 April 2010 - 10:59 AM, said:

Damn, Dan!

Who were the people that called the cops?

They were cleaning out the building we were exploring.
[size="1"]How do I live without the ones I love? / Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned / Place and time always on my mind / I have so much to say but you're so far away
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Posted 06 April 2010 - 12:30 AM

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Damn sucks about your cameras, but at least you got out of the two felonies. And got a pretty cool story to go with, glad everything worked out for the best in the end.

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Posted 09 April 2010 - 12:02 PM

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Sorry to hear about your arrest Dan, Glad your safe, and that those charges were dropped. Please keep us updated when you can!

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Posted 06 June 2010 - 07:30 PM

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I still cannot believe this story.
I was so worried when i didnt hear from you for a few days cause that never ever happens..
I'm so glad they dropped the charges because your not allowed to be in jail.

I'm glad that you finally got a camera again, i know you were so upset after they stole it
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Posted 06 June 2010 - 08:57 PM

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View PostSavanna, on 06 June 2010 - 07:30 PM, said:

I still cannot believe this story.
I was so worried when i didnt hear from you for a few days cause that never ever happens..
I'm so glad they dropped the charges because your not allowed to be in jail.

I'm glad that you finally got a camera again, i know you were so upset after they stole it
Whats this? A Savanna, on MY forums? I thought you'd never visit again!

Since we've met, I dont think we've gone more than a few days without talking, so when you call and my phone is OFF for three days, you KNOW something is wrong. I NEVER turn my phone off.

Who says I'm not allowed to be in jail? Oh, right. :P

I got a replacement camera from my friend Sean, but I still need to get a lens.
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Posted 06 June 2010 - 09:58 PM

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Yes, it's a rare sighting :P
yeah... i knew something was wrong. im just really glad those dickheads didnt hurt you.
And if you go to jail for anything im going to have to come up there and beat your ass, combat boot style!
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Posted 04 August 2010 - 01:42 PM

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Oy vey! I know that I haven't been on here a lot, but my goodness! I'm happy that you're okay!
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Posted 30 August 2010 - 04:45 PM

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So how long is your criminal record for Dan After being arrested?

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Posted 30 August 2010 - 05:08 PM

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View PostN1Hawk, on 30 August 2010 - 04:45 PM, said:

So how long is your criminal record for Dan After being arrested?

I got charges dropped, its only on my record that I was arrested.

To see any details, they have to go to court to get the documents released
[size="1"]How do I live without the ones I love? / Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned / Place and time always on my mind / I have so much to say but you're so far away
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Posted 30 August 2010 - 07:18 PM

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Your a lucky man Dan, when I got busted at Eastgate by the silent motion detector, I had no one to back me up, even if I had a urbex buddy with me, it would have made no difference - I was trapped in a small room where the cops finally got me. 5 units were there along with their nasty K9 dog. Charges flown at me left and right. Other than that my record is clean.

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Posted 30 August 2010 - 07:24 PM

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View PostUrban_Explorer, on 30 August 2010 - 07:18 PM, said:

Your a lucky man Dan, when I got busted at Eastgate by the silent motion detector, I had no one to back me up, even if I had a urbex buddy with me, it would have made no difference - I was trapped in a small room where the cops finally got me. 5 units were there along with their nasty K9 dog. Charges flown at me left and right. Other than that my record is clean.

Where ur charges dropped? Or they still on ur Record U_E?

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Posted 30 August 2010 - 07:38 PM

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haven't the slightest idea, I failed to show at court.

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Posted 30 August 2010 - 07:53 PM

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View PostUrban_Explorer, on 30 August 2010 - 07:38 PM, said:

haven't the slightest idea, I failed to show at court.

Don't try to cross the border into Canada then U_E you probably have a record :) LOL
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