Thursday, February 17, 2011

Do You Know Who I Am? - Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera (MUG SHOT): Tigers Slugger Arrested for DUI(CBS/AP) Miguel Cabrera was arrested in Florida on suspicion of drunk driving, and police have released a mug shot featuring a smiling Cabrera.
According to the police, a St. Lucie County sheriff's deputy arrested the 27-year-old Wednesday night shortly after 11:00 p.m. Cabrera's car was on the side of the road with smoke coming from the engine of his vehicle.
Police said the Tigers slugger smelled of alcohol, was slurring his speech and took a swig from a bottle of Scotch in front of a deputy. According to the report, Cabrera's attitude was cocky, combative, argumentative and belligerent. His eyes were said to be bloodshot, watery and glassy and his face was flushed.
Police said Cabrera repeatedly refused to cooperate, saying, "Do you know who I am? You don't know anything about my problems."

"Cocky, combative, argumentative and belligerent."  I can't think of four better words to kick-off this blog with.  They really say it all.  What better way to be when interacting with someone who is about to throw you in jail.  And yet, WIA is still a the top of the list as a go-to line.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Do You Know Who I Am? - Patrick Kane

Patrick Kane: File Photo Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane has been arrested in his hometown of Buffalo, N.Y., following an altercation over a taxi fare.
Kane and his 21-year-old cousin, James, were taken into custody at approximately 5 a.m. Sunday after allegedly punching a cab driver in the face and taking back the $15 they gave him when the driver did not have 20 cents in change.
According to the police report, the cab driver suffered cuts to his face and broken glasses. Details of the incident and the charges Kane is currently facing are spelled out in the News Release from Buffalo Police below.
"We got there, and he goes to open the door. I said, 'You've got to pay me first," and he said, 'I've got to get out and reach for my wallet.' All those college kids, they run out without paying. So, I said, 'No, you pay me first, and we'll get it squared away,'" said the cab driver allegedly assaulted who identified himself as J. R. "The guys said, 'Do you know who I am?' I said, 'I don't know who you are, just pay.' So, one guy pays, and the other guy grabs me by the throat, Patrick Kane. He turned out to be a hockey player. I don't know who they are."

It always hurts when the police don't know who you are.  But I guess hockey players are tough enough to deal with it.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Do You Know Who I Am? - N.O.R.E.

Rapper arrested after fight at Fatburger
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rapper N.O.R.E. was arrested following a fight with a customer at a Miami Beach hamburger restaurant, police said. The 31-year-old performer was formerly known as Noreaga. His real name is Victor Santiago and he is known for songs "Nothin'" and "SuperThug."


Santiago, of New York, was arrested early Sunday after police said he caused a disruption at a Fatburger by yelling at another customer, ripping up a bouquet of flowers and throwing a drink at a customer.

Authorities said the rapper punched a man in the face, and yelled "Do you know who I am?" The man received a cut on the left side of his face, a police report said.

SuperThug indeed.  I miss the days when one man give another man a bouquet of flowers at a Fatburger in peace.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Do You Know Who I Am? - Tatum O'Neal

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bXnflnuSNldxUxUdvCEBSZfbnATEJ8tT9YmgLbfTLYSVrMzWAxS9I0o5YA55JjJn8mnVv3qVNhy7zpt_aAwIVRsiN4aE0PLpSjhyxlZTu-4mtqh1EFGv3HkMyQo8cOpbDQWyrUl9KpRt/s320/TON.jpgDaily Mail - Tatum O'Neal has been arrested buying crack cocaine from a street dealer.
The former child star had publicly claimed to have conquered her addictions to drugs and alcohol.
When held, she initially told New York police she was merely preparing for an acting role, adding: 'You know who I am, right? I'm researching a part  -  I'm doing this for a part.'


Genius.  Sheer genius.  And I expect nothing less from Amanda Whurlitzer.  Pulling the WIA, and following it up with research.  How else does an actress know what it's like to buy crack cocaine?

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Do You Know Who I Am? - Montel Williams

Image: Montel WilliamsA thoughtful query caused Montel Williams to cancel an interview and later threaten the high school newspaper intern who asked the question, reports the Associated Press .
"I'm trying to figure out exactly why you are here and what the interview is about,” Montel snapped at Savannah Morning-News intern Courtney Scott.
The talk show host, in town to promote a free prescription drug program for low-income patients, ended the press event after Courtney asked if he thought that pharmaceutical companies would be discouraged from research and development if profits were restricted.
“I'm here as a patient advocate talking about the fact that medications available today are saving people's lives, that's what's saving mine and after that, this interview is done," the multiple sclerosis-afflicted Montel said before storming out.
Later, Montel confronted Courtney and crew at his hotel, while they were covering another story.
“As we were preparing to film, Montel walked up with his bodyguard and got in Courtney Scott's face pointing his finger telling her ‘Don't look at me like that. Do you know who I am? I'm a big star, and I can look you up, find where you live and blow you up’,” said Joseph Cosey, a Web content producer for the newspaper. “At this time he was randomly pointing at all of us.”

A real classic WIA right here.  While not used in a law-enforcement situation, Montel really knocked it out of the park with the whole "find where you live and blow you up" angle.  If we didn't know who you were then, we do now, Montel.

Friday, July 15, 2005

Do You Know Who I Am? - Rod Coleman

Rod ColemanAtlanta Falcons defensive tackle Rod Coleman was released on bond after he was arrested early Friday for misdemeanor disorderly conduct in DeKalb County. DeKalb Police spokesman Sgt. Charles Dedrick said Coleman "was verbally abusive" to a police officer.  Coleman was a passenger in a 2004 Land Rover pulled over for speeding at about 3:30 a.m. on Interstate 85 near Shallowford Road. Another passenger, Sean Watson, was also arrested for disorderly conduct.
Coleman was released after posting a $363 bond.
During the stop, the officer said he was telling the driver his car insurance was expired when Coleman said, "I wish you would touch my (expletive) truck. Do you know who I am? I play for the Falcons," according to the police report.


Ohhh, you play defensive tackle for the Falcons.  Umm, still no.

Tuesday, November 25, 2003

Do You Know Who I Am? - Glen Campbell

USA TODAY — Country singer Glen Campbell, whose hits included "Rhinestone Cowboy," struck another car while driving drunk and left the scene, then later kneed a police officer while demanding to see the police chief, authorities said Tuesday.

He posted bail on the charges of suspicion of extreme drunken driving and hit and run. While being processed at a police station, police said Campbell — minutes away from being released to waiting friends and family — became angry and kneed Sgt. Bill Niles in the thigh. Niles was not hurt.
That prompted police to arrest him again, on suspicion of assault. He was taken to jail and appeared in Superior Court just before midnight. A court commissioner, Steve Kupiszewski, placed him on supervised release, requiring him to check in periodically with court monitors, who could test him for alcohol and drugs. 

"There was a lot of, 'Do you know who I am. I'm Glen Campbell' ... I shouldn't be locked up like this.' He asked to speak to the chief of police," Niles said.


It's true, he shouldn't be locked up like that.  His prison clothes should have rhinestones on them.