Tanks for the Memories: Steven Seagal Rolls Heavy Armour into Living Room, Kills Puppy
- Posted on September 1, 2011 at 6:05pm by
Becket Adams
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Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, right, talks with actor Steven Seagal, who was visiting the sheriff, after holding a news conference announcing his latest crime suppression illegal immigration operation sweep at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Training Academy Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Arizona Republic, Jack Kurtz)
What’s more awesome than driving a tank? Driving a tank into someone’s living room.
That must have been what what 80′s action hero Steven Seagal was thinking when he decided to accompany Sheriff Joe Arpaio on a raid of an Arizona man accused of running of cock-fighting ring.
The target, Jesus Llovera’s, was suspected of illicit gambling and animal cruelty. Somewhere in the mix, Arizona law enforcement thought that an appropriate response would involve several armored cars, a tank, and dozens of sheriff’s deputies in full riot gear.
Almost like sandblasting a cracker, isn’t it?
Robert Campus, Llovera’s attorney, believes the entire raid was staged to help actor Steven Seagal’s TV show, “Lawman.” Seagal was riding in the tank. The Sheriff’s Department has entered into a contract with Seagal and part of that contract gives Seagal carte blanche to go along with the sheriff as he arrests people.
However, according to a recent Forbes article, “Seagal told a local radio station that animal cruelty was one of his pet peeves, and since the bust was an animal cruelty bust, Seagal decided to go along for the ride.”
Oddly enough, no one told him that rolling a tank into a living room filled with animals might pose as a threat to, well, the animals. The raid ended up killing “hundreds” of roosters (looks like Llovera was running a cock-fighting ring after all) and the family’s puppy in the process.
The fallout of this whole bizarre episode? Segal is being sued for more than $100,000 by Llovera, who is also demanding a written apology from Seagal to his children for killing their puppy.
Folks, we are not making this up.
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Comments (38)
HD Veteran
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 6:17pmGambling and puppies. Wow, the danger must have been overwhelming.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 5:43pmWhat a bunch of idiots.
Report Post »Snafu777
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 4:42pmUm… Wahh? If he‘d killed a kid that’d be news. It was a dog. Dogs are put down by everyone from animal control to PETA. This is sad, but it’s not really news. This is just life as a criminal, and it’s a sad fact that the family and loved ones of criminals suffer. Perhaps the family in question could have saved the dog by turning over their criminal member over to the law in advance. Sorry, I have little sympathy for those who knowingly contribute to crime either by action or inaction. Go with God, Fido!
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on September 3, 2011 at 9:53amDid you ever stop to think that Seagal (I used to love him as an actor, but he’s far left) did this on purpose to make the Sheriff look bad? He can easily afford $100,000.
Report Post »zoro51
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 2:35pmhes SO BUTCH he doesnt get it arrogance n STUPIUDIUTY all for RATINGS for a FAILED TV SHOW HOW DAFT NO LIGIC hope his ass gets thrown the book in court.. HES NOT A OOP BUT A WANNA BEA
Report Post »gijody20
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 11:58pmIt would probably be good if you slowed down the drinking and got off the meth…oh yeah, high school might have done wonders for your grammar…o and look, appears the comments even have spell check… that is what the little red lines are for…to tell you that you spelled something wrong…bet I know who YOU voted for…
Report Post »lilcasper
Posted on September 3, 2011 at 2:17amDang Dude, you need to get “Hooked on Phonics”. Your writing ability is criminal. My head is still spinning from reading your comments. God help us all if you are a college student.
Report Post »mgillaspie
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 2:18pmThis was a long time ago. Why are you posting this now?
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 1:52pmWhere did this happen? Oh http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110725/
ok that was the last one lol
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 1:50pmThis is the movie the puppy was watching that morning http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431114/
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 1:49pmGuess that tank was “Driven To Kill” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1227177/
Report Post »ejbonk
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 12:20pmGIVE ME A BREAK! When,you use extreme force in this manner,anything can and does happen. This just the price of doing business. Get over it. God,I’m so fed up with all the political correctiveness Bull Shite in the World,and The US of A and Hollywood. GET OVER YOURSELVES AND LEAVE THE ReST OF US THE HELL ALONE!
Report Post »zenjak
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 12:15pmAppalling?
Report Post »Yes.
Surprised that Seagal would be involved?
No.
SenorStrange
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 12:01pmFunny how the words used change depending on the authors perspective. If they support it it’s an “attack dog” killed if opposed it’s “a puppy” support it’s a “deranged man” oppose, it’s an “unarmed teenager” oppose…it’s a “man accused of **** fighting” oppose…it’s a “drug cartel member harboring other drug cartel killers” The media are nothing more than propagandist trying to push you in one direction o another.
Report Post »octopnw
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 11:58amWow! Does everything now days need to be a reality show!?! This fat bast@*d Seagal went from chubby judo man to driving tanks into living rooms? Too bad they didn‘t pay a visit to Michael Vick’s house.
Report Post »kedward
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 11:10amToo much force was used by authorities for the crime of making chickens fight. Hollywood should stay in the granola state.
Report Post »David286 - FL
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 10:55amhttp://www.mcso.org/MultiMedia/PressRelease/Sheriff Arpaio and Steven Seagal Lawsuit.pdf
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 10:47amWell in Hollywood cars, trucks, trains, elephants crash through buildings, store fronts and nobody gets hurt. I guess he just thought they’d be OK. This aint no set dummy.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:59amWhat the hell were you thinking Joe? You put a Hollywood idiot behind the wheel of that thing? What the hell were you thinking?
Report Post »christos
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:56am…….Joe Arpaio seems to have a Heart of Gold they have done everything but throw the kitchen sink at this guy to demonize him when all he is doing is upholding laws he seems measured and compassionate and trustworthy,something some share nothing in common with ,that is why they hate him +GOD+ Bless Joe Arpaio.
Report Post »zorro
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 10:12amNot “tank”…armored vehicle. Whatever. It was too dang much.
Report Post »zorro
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 10:16amNot a “tank”…an armored vehicle. But whatever. It was too much. Poor judgement….
Report Post »IntegrityFirst08
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 10:54amI think it was the right response to a **** fighting ring. Protect the officers from those chickens. They can be deadly. haha
Report Post »markjz
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:47am*rolls eyes* that is not a tank! -_- it’s an APC
Report Post »Grace1798
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:45amHe was being facetious. I do NOT believe the man would harm his own pet. It was an accident, but you can depend on the crazies in our society to twist it into something dark and wicked (as usual).
Report Post »MARCH4HIM
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:40amThis cant be real… Steve Seagal ,“in a tank” ….roll the tape of “him ”getting in…. and out…..
Report Post »NO STAND INS…..
Nepenthe
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:18amAlso, there is not one police unit the United States of America that has a need for an armored vehicle. Not one. The militarization of our police is just another failure of our idiotic war on terrorism and war on drugs.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 8:15amPure madness. Can we please leave Hollywood out of it. Let’s be professional about it. It makes all those involved look like morons and it reflects negatively on our entire country as well.
Report Post »Nepenthe
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 9:16amSheriff Arpaio doesn‘t need Seagal’s help in looking like an unprofessional moron.
Report Post »apollo18
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 8:12amUnderway after a port call in Brisbane, Queensland Australia, we set sail for New Caledonia. A few days out, we were informed the plans had changed and we were heading back to Subic Bay. We were to find out later the reason for said change. One of our helo’s had made a flight for prearrival “recon”and happened to fly over some farmer’s farm. I had no idea that chickens are “TERRIFIED” of helicopters. The birds switched into “lemming” mode and ran until they hit the said farmer’s fence. Casualty count: about 2500 chickens. No survivors. The impromptu grieving process led to notification of the mayor, who contacted the State Dept, who dialed the Sec of Defense. Needless to say, to avoid a war with New Caledonia, we were diverted to the Phillippines where a good time was had by all. This actually happened.
Report Post »alaskajohn
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 8:08amDamn puppy was always running out in front of things.
Report Post »bluntforce
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 7:56amHow much will you wager that Mr. Liovera is an illegal alien?
Report Post »macpappy
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 8:08amShoulda sent Chuck Norris. The roosters were mexican *****, and the puppy was the lookout.
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