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06-09-2006, 03:48 PM

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Car, guns taken from Blazers' Randolph

Friday, June 09, 2006
MAXINE BERNSTEIN and MIKE TOKITO

Trail Blazers forward Zach Randolph had a car and two loaded guns taken by police after an incident in downtown Portland early Thursday morning.

Randolph was a passenger in a Dodge Magnum he owns that was involved in speed racing at 3:15 a.m. on Southwest Broadway. Taquan Portis, 22, who was driving the Dodge, was cited for speed racing, careless driving and failure to obey a traffic signal. He is scheduled to appear in court July 6.

Portis was racing against a Cadillac Escalade, also owned by Randolph, with the cars going 50 to 60 mph in a 20 mph zone, Portland police spokeswoman Cathe Kent said. The Dodge was towed under a Portland law designed to curb dangerous racing.
The occupants of the Cadillac left by the time police approached the car.

Randolph had two loaded handguns in the car, but he was not cited because he has a concealed weapons permit in Clackamas County.

Police, aware of Randolph's permit, asked him if he had a gun in the car, and he said he did. However, when Portis and Randolph were asked to provide keys to the car so police could perform an inventory and give the gun to Randolph before towing the vehicle, Portis and Randolph both said they did not have a key.
Sgt. Roger Axthelm wrote in his report that Randolph told him, "I don't know who has the key." When Axthelm informed Randolph that not cooperating could have an effect on his concealed weapons permit, Randolph responded, "You gotta do what you need to do," Axthelm wrote.

Later, when Axthelm called Randolph on his cell phone to again ask for the key, Randolph told the officer that his attorney had advised him to not provide the key. Police had a towing company unlock the car, and police took both guns for safekeeping until Randolph picks them up.

The Blazers issued a statement saying they would conduct an investigation but have no further comment. Randolph and his agent, Raymond Brothers, did not respond to messages left on their cell phones.

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Typical Blazer, typical Sparty.



WTFDetroit.com > WTFDetroit.com Sports Forums > NBA > Zach Randolph: the wonderful franchise cornerstone for the Blazers PDA View Full Version : Zach Randolph: the wonderful franchise cornerstone for the Blazers Unibomber 06-09-2006, 01:24 AM http://www.oregonlive.com/newslogs/oregonian/index.ssf?/mtlogs/olive_oregonian_news/archives/2006_06.html#149346 I seriously hope they sit him a full season without pay for this stunt. edit: I fixed your link so our users don't get bombarded with spyware --GD Uncle Mxy 06-09-2006, 09:06 AM Why? He wasn't charged with anything. Rodney White did a whole lot worse. Unibomber 06-09-2006, 02:28 PM This is true. Still, he hasn't been charged with a lot of the shit that he's pulled. Basically, he's worsening an already-bad reputation that reflects even more poorly on the team. Glenn, going from RealGM to OregonLive is like trading in your AMC Pacer for a Ford Fiesta. But thanks for taking the time. Glenn 06-09-2006, 03:48 PM http://www.oregonlive.com/printer/printer.ssf?/base/sports/114982713574210.xml?oregonian?spkb&coll=7 http://www.oregonlive.com/images/news/oregonian.gif Car, guns taken from Blazers' Randolph Friday, June 09, 2006 MAXINE BERNSTEIN and MIKE TOKITO Trail Blazers forward Zach Randolph had a car and two loaded guns taken by police after an incident in downtown Portland early Thursday morning. Randolph was a passenger in a Dodge Magnum he owns that was involved in speed racing at 3:15 a.m. on Southwest Broadway. Taquan Portis, 22, who was driving the Dodge, was cited for speed racing, careless driving and failure to obey a traffic signal. He is scheduled to appear in court July 6. Portis was racing against a Cadillac Escalade, also owned by Randolph, with the cars going 50 to 60 mph in a 20 mph zone, Portland police spokeswoman Cathe Kent said. The Dodge was towed under a Portland law designed to curb dangerous racing. The occupants of the Cadillac left by the time police approached the car. Randolph had two loaded handguns in the car, but he was not cited because he has a concealed weapons permit in Clackamas County. Police, aware of Randolph's permit, asked him if he had a gun in the car, and he said he did. However, when Portis and Randolph were asked to provide keys to the car so police could perform an inventory and give the gun to Randolph before towing the vehicle, Portis and Randolph both said they did not have a key. Sgt. Roger Axthelm wrote in his report that Randolph told him, "I don't know who has the key." When Axthelm informed Randolph that not cooperating could have an effect on his concealed weapons permit, Randolph responded, "You gotta do what you need to do," Axthelm wrote. Later, when Axthelm called Randolph on his cell phone to again ask for the key, Randolph told the officer that his attorney had advised him to not provide the key. Police had a towing company unlock the car, and police took both guns for safekeeping until Randolph picks them up. The Blazers issued a statement saying they would conduct an investigation but have no further comment. Randolph and his agent, Raymond Brothers, did not respond to messages left on their cell phones. http://www.adjab.com/images/2005/06/speed.jpg Typical Blazer, typical Sparty. Darth Thanatos 06-09-2006, 03:55 PM The Jailblazers should be contracted. GotCrotty? 06-09-2006, 04:18 PM Zach Randolph is a Real American Hero. Anthony 06-09-2006, 04:25 PM rfolmao Artis Gilmore 06-11-2006, 08:50 AM what is with the blazers and guns?