Video Game Victory Call Leads to Gamer's Arrest
Its easy to get excited about video games, especially when playing online. After a long, difficult match against tough opponents sometimes you just want to jump up and proclaim your success to your friends. But, if you do that, be careful how you phrase that statement of greatness or you might find yourself in a very real jail.29-year-old Thomas Ballard of Delhi, Louisiana had just ended a marathon gaming session victoriously and called a friend a little after midnight to gloat. He told his friend "I have killed them all" and, apparently, not much else. His simple statement scared the friend enough to call the police who, using caller ID, determined who had made the call and went to investigate. Ballard explained that he was just talking about a video game.
Here's where the story gets even more interesting: In the process of checking out the scene, the officers determined that he was wanted on a 5-year-old warrant due to cocaine possession. He was promptly taken into custody.
So, game as hard as you like and feel free to celebrate, just watch who you share those celebrations with -- especially if you're on the run from the law.
From The News Star
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