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General Category => Harness Racing => Topic started by: JENNY FROM THE BLOCK on February 03, 2025, 06:24:29 PM
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Is the BAC .168 A LOT?
Are you allowed to drive horses pending felony charges?
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Is the BAC .168 A LOT?
Are you allowed to drive horses pending felony charges?
.05 is legally impaired in most states.
.08 is legally intoxicated.
CDL licenses have even more stringent limits
.168?? Speaks for itself!!
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Looks like one of the northfield boys is in a bit of a pickle.
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Not only OVI(AGAIN)
JUST AGGRAVATED MENACING TACKED ON TOP.
Probably not a big deal.
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Arrested on Wednesday
Arraigned on Thursday
Winning races at the meadows on Friday.
That's one hell of a week.
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Come on, go ahead and say who please. ;D
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I thought Aaron had a driver that drives him around?
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I hope he gets thru this. The demons these drivers fight from the lifestyle of money booze drugs and women. It will come and getcha everytime.
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https://nordoniahills.news/macedonia-police-reports-bolo-domestic-dispute-suspicious-male-and-theft-january-24-30-2025/
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236am and made a threat towards the officer? Sounds like a hell of a guy! That's pretty drunk for being that late. What time is last call out there?
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Last call ngc3 I've heard some people drink on their own and not in a bar. ;D
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Better call Saul
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Last call ngc3 I've heard some people drink on their own and not in a bar. ;D
Doesn't explain driving around at 236. How ugly did she have to be to need to drive away that drunk, that late? ngc3
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He drove horses last week. Did he drive at Northfield that night?
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Won't miss a drive. Hasn't been convicted, and even if he is...won't miss a day! tmbz1
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I guess Aron was too drunk to walk , had to drive his car
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He did miss a day. He missed Thursday at the meadows.
Unless he wasn't listed which I would find hard to believe.
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He drove horses last week. Did he drive at Northfield that night?
Yes, he has nine drives that night.
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I hope he gets thru this. The demons these drivers fight from the lifestyle of money booze drugs and women. It will come and getcha everytime.
You sound like his mother making excuses for him.
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well lets all agree its all allegedley at this point.
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If it's his 1st offense and he's found guilty he'll probably get probation, pay a fine, have to do some community service, and maybe attend a course of some kind.
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Jenny alluded to the fact this isn't his 1st one earlier in this thread. Sounds like some loss of license to me.
That menacing add on isn't going to help his case for leniency.
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Won't miss a drive. Hasn't been convicted, and even if he is...won't miss a day! tmbz1
Nothing will happen on his license without being convicted. Sounds like more than alcohol could be involved. When you drive over 4k races a year winning 800 plus races a year you think you'd be a bit smarter
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Nothing will happen on his license without being convicted. Sounds like more than alcohol could be involved. When you drive over 4k races a year winning 800 plus races a year you think you'd be a bit smarter
Very few people in buggy racing have brains that function
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He must of just got his driving privelages back. Not the first time.
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He's not the first, and won't be the last. At least he didn't kill anybody.
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Sad to see him continue to struggle off the track. Has driven for me on numerous occasions and is a super approachable guy. We're a flawed race people, so maybe send him some good vibes to get the help he needs. I know I'm sending them his way.
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Better call Saul
Roy passed away years ago.
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I blew .278 .. dont even remember driving that night. 90 day license suspended with 2k fine and lawyer fee close to 10k. I received a hardship license to travel to work. The judge said I could drive to my place of employment and TO THE TRACK. My lawyer argued since I had a couple signers and they took taxes out (and proved it) he claimed I was a professional gambler and the track was part of my income. I could drive TO WORK AND THE TRACK ONLY. Where else did I need to go??? Other than the fine it was easy peasy.
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Dumb ass
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Is the BAC .168 A LOT?
Are you allowed to drive horses pending felony charges?
Like it or not in the USA you are innocent until proven guilty. O race commission will touch it till the final verdict
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2.1 times the legal limit, 2nd offense, fighting back against the fuzz. Yes, he's innocent for the time being.
Not wishing him any bad luck, but to me, unless they somehow messed up the arrest, I'd say he's fucked.
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I’d love to know what the threat was and get a look at the body cam footage if there is any.
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2.1 times the legal limit, 2nd offense, fighting back against the fuzz. Yes, he's innocent for the time being.
Not wishing him any bad luck, but to me, unless they somehow messed up the arrest, I'd say he's fucked.
It hasn’t slowed him down any 🧐🤷🏼♀️
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Precisely. That's just what the judge will think and say after the first round and his continued behavior.
Well try some of this and see if 'THIS' slows you down. Lucky he didn't hurt or kill someone. His personal
driver expense will soon be skyrocketing.
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It hasn’t slowed him down any 🧐🤷🏼♀️
It’s going to take quite a few weeks and quite a few 5% checks to pay his potentially expensive legal obligations.
Or perhaps a quicker way us to cash tickets at the mutuel windows.
It also doesn’t look good when applying for your racing licenses in the states that you want to race in.
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Like it or not in the USA you are innocent until proven guilty. O race commission will touch it till the final verdict
Does this include the United States of America in 2025??
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I’d love to know what the threat was and get a look at the body cam footage if there is any.
aron said “he hopes the cops family dies and he’s the reason cops get shot in the face, stated he prays that someone shoots him (the cop) in the head. Merriman stated wait until I see you again, I will find you I dare you to pull me over again. I will burn you to the ground and do anything I can to ruin your life”
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Sounds like a entitled dildo at .186 blood alcohol level.
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I hope he didn't say that. Is that real?
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aron said “he hopes the cops family dies and he’s the reason cops get shot in the face, stated he prays that someone shoots him (the cop) in the head. Merriman stated wait until I see you again, I will find you I dare you to pull me over again. I will burn you to the ground and do anything I can to ruin your life”
How do you know?
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Precisely. That's just what the judge will think and say after the first round and his continued behavior.
Well try some of this and see if 'THIS' slows you down. Lucky he didn't hurt or kill someone. His personal
driver expense will soon be skyrocketing.
Except drivers no where near his level have killed and been to prison for DUI and right back driving horses, and others (grooms, trainers,)been in prison for other reason are licensed after they get out , even Felons, so I doubt he’ll get much more then a slap in the wrist like the rest , he has good connections
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Black Cadillac, tinted windows driving around at 236am if that don't look suspicious enough. The cops first thought was I'm fixing to light up this Cadillac and take some fentanyl off the street. One good thing Aaron has going for him is money. If you have money you can beat just about any charge.
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I hope he didn't say that. Is that real?
That is real.
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Man he must of been having a bad day. Even drunk a-a-ron was not that ignorant back in the day.
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Man he must of been having a bad day. Even drunk a-a-ron was not that ignorant back in the day.
He’s not 🙄, I’m sure there’s more to this that oh racing isn’t reporting 🙄
If you know Aaron no one would believe this
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That is real.
Oh please did you see the video of the groom last Christmas Eve that WAS pulled over? That was complete garbage and disrespect to the police, if you and he was re licensed, have proof that’s one thing if you are going on here say you’re just a POS,
Besides who cares he got a DUI 🤷🏼♀️ , like he’s the first ever? Theres a driver out there that killed a girl while drunk and no one cares, you just care because it’s the best driver 🙄 not to mention the weird male PEDO who gets thrown under the rug 🙄 as if THIS is big news 😒
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Maybe the. usta, borthfield park, and A-A-RONS media manager Cheyenne should put out a statement.
If the home run leader in the MLB. Or Td leader in the NFL did this there would be a statement issued. Maybe this isn't a real sport.
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he is use to the northfield cops saying ok aaron we will follow you home to be sure you are safe.
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I will not speak to Aaron personally, nice guy or not, etc. That has no place here. If this is not his first offense, it might be reflective of a real problem. Even if he has a real problem, being an a$$hole and threatening a police officer---if in fact that's what he did---having a real problem is no excuse. You simply will pay the price and live with the consequences; and hopefully, he will seek help to address his problem.
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I will not speak to Aaron personally, nice guy or not, etc. That has no place here. If this is not his first offense, it might be reflective of a real problem. Even if he has a real problem, being an a$$hole and threatening a police officer---if in fact that's what he did---having a real problem is no excuse. You simply will pay the price and live with the consequences; and hopefully, he will seek help to address his problem.
I have a hard time believing it to be true. Aaron is usually a fun guy when partying. Maybe more than alcohol was involved though?
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I have a hard time believing it to be true. Aaron is usually a fun guy when partying. Maybe more than alcohol was involved though?
If true, .168 speaks for itself and you shouldn't be doing legal/illegal substances with alcohol!
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the demons get the best of them
walter
brett
irvine jr
now aaron
what if for some reason they say you know what we dont want to license you. what would he do? jog horses for sam and jodi with grismore? he better hope he gets thru this. 500k a yr pissed away for some booze.
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His license should have already been suspended for the criminal drives he gave Doc Moore’s horse last year.
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Poor Cody.
That man has some serious rocket fuel.
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You're not guilty until you run out of money.
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You're not guilty until you run out of money.
Exactly 100%
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WE WILL SEE HOW IT GOES FEB 10 IN COURT
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Howard Taylor will end up getting the cop charged w something ngc3 … Money Talks!!!
But if he actually said that to the cop and is on bodycam, he just a POS who deserves whatever he gets
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Also got himself into a fender bender in December
https://webreports.taccomputer.net/policeReport/pdfs/54/2024388.PDF
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the ole Blue Willow. im sure he wasnt drinking there was he? probably just stopped in for a soda.
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If true what he said to the police officer, he deserves rotten hell
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If true what he said to the police officer, he deserves rotten hell
This is a quote directly from the arresting officer on the police report. Aaron Merriman after telling me a sworn Police Officer of the Macedonia Police Department multiple times he hopes my family dies and I am the reason cops get shot in the face, stated he prays that someone shoots me in the head. Merriman then stated "acually wait until I see you again, I will find you, I dare you to pull me over again". In addition to that Merriman stated he will burn me to the ground and do everything in his power to ruin my life"
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this probably isnt going to end well. maybe not prison but wont be good.
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He may want a financial advisor as well if that is where he actually lives in that report address. wtf...dude makes 400/500k
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Aron lost his best friend a couple of years back, I guess he never heeded the warning signs & is now worse than he ever has been.
Rosey red cheeks, cholesterol content max
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Guy definitely has some issues. Hope he gets it sorted out. But he definitely doesn’t deserve special treatment. If he made those statements after being in the wrong, he needs prosecuted to the fullest.
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Howard Taylor will end up getting the cop charged w something ngc3 … Money Talks!!!
But if he actually said that to the cop and is on bodycam, he just a POS who deserves whatever he gets
What makes you think Merriman has money???? I'd bet anyone that he doesn't have north of 10K in the bank account. And the only reason I say that is he makes avg 10K week. As soon as he makes it it's going straight to bookie, fan duel or casino.
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What makes you think Merriman has money???? I'd bet anyone that he doesn't have north of 10K in the bank account. And the only reason I say that is he makes avg 10K week. As soon as he makes it it's going straight to bookie, fan duel or casino.
He better have at least 10k in the bank to get out of the predicament he is currently facing.
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Don’t think he is getting completely out of this for any amount. I hope he doesn’t. Needs a wake up call!
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Don’t think he is getting completely out of this for any amount. I hope he doesn’t. Needs a wake up call!
Since the cop life was threatened multiple times let's hope not. How funny would that be if they threw his ass in 91.jzail for about 180 days so he can get religious 😂
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he once put about 19k into one slot machine.
he has money.
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he once put about 19k into one slot machine.
he has money.
That seems ridiculous, were you there to witness this? Money won’t solve these problems. Maybe some time away will clear things up.
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i wont say if i was there or not.
quick hits machine true story.
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Hopefully Aaron wakes up one day. It's ashame the what money does to these guys. Many have wasted talent...
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In an obviously dying sport, here's a shining light of an example for the youngsters and aspiring young drivers.
Look at the sport's leading driver. Seems fitting to encourage everyone to raise a glass to Aaron this weekend. tmbz1
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he once put about 19k into one slot machine.
he has money.
exactly put into a slot machine and the only reason it wasn't 20-21 was because 19k was all he had!
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he once put about 19k into one slot machine.
he has money.
Too bad he didn't donate that to a standardbred adoption program for all of the horses that he's gutted over the years.
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exactly put into a slot machine and the only reason it wasn't 20-21 was because 19k was all he had!
Who cares? He could of put 119k it's his money he can do whatever he wants to with it
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I get it Hay. It reminds me of the Nick Clegg thing..It's a free country.
Although it does speak to Aaron's apparent recklessness. If it's true of these
threats and comments during this traffic stop, he's fucked. I won't shed a tear. 11.wp
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My guess is he will be going away somewhere whether its jail for a short time or rehab of some sort.
If he goes to prison maybe he can reconnect with his old pal Seth fishman dvm. They go wayback.
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Trust me, if you blow a .186 and you are operating a motor vehicle. able to communicate verbally with the cop and can walk upright, you have a serious drinking problem.
I blew a .20 one time after 12 hours of binge drinking. It was the last drink I ever had.
If this guy continues his lifestyle, it is highly likely there will be a major tragedy dead ahead.
I am not talking about pissing all over the next slot machine that takes him for $19K. I am referring to his life and the life of incent people.
Let's hope he recognizes he needs help. If he does not, the court is more likely to refer him to one of their programs.
If Northfield or the Meadows had any had any understanding of this behavior, they would insist he be active in a approved program as a contingency of allowing access to their properties.
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It's amazing he has never failed a breathalyzer pre race testing.
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It's amazing he has never failed a breathalyzer pre race testing.
Probably wasn’t at lit up as a few other drivers who taken a breathalyzer test before driving horses!
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The Chris Beaver and Bill Rhoades of the world should tell him no more drives until he is sober. Aaron isnt that good of a driver - I’m sure they can find someone else that is more than willing to front end one and pray they get home
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Trust me, if you blow a .186 and you are operating a motor vehicle. able to communicate verbally with the cop and can walk upright, you have a serious drinking problem.
I blew a .20 one time after 12 hours of binge drinking. It was the last drink I ever had.
If this guy continues his lifestyle, it is highly likely there will be a major tragedy dead ahead.
I am not talking about pissing all over the next slot machine that takes him for $19K. I am referring to his life and the life of incent people.
Let's hope he recognizes he needs help. If he does not, the court is more likely to refer him to one of their programs.
If Northfield or the Meadows had any had any understanding of this behavior, they would insist he be active in a approved program as a contingency of allowing access to their properties.
Totally agree, and I believe .186 computes to over 9 drinks in an hour
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The Chris Beaver and Bill Rhoades of the world should tell him no more drives until he is sober. Aaron isnt that good of a driver - I’m sure they can find someone else that is more than willing to front end one and pray they get home
Are there any decent Northfield drivers that can more out of a horse without being hard on them??
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Totally agree, and I believe .186 computes to over 9 drinks in an hour
that's about right tmbz1
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Totally agree, and I believe .186 computes to over 9 drinks in an hour
Is a breathalyzer test done at the time they pull you over or at the jail?
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A friend of mine told me they gave him one at the stop and again at the police barracks
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About the incident, all conjecture and rumors. If were there, good for you. Perhaps you should shut your mouth. If you read the police report, good for you. Perhaps you should shut your mouth. If this guy has a problem, and if you like him, hope he gets the help he needs. Hope he realizes it, and makes the decision to get the help he needs. If you don't like him, the same should apply. But if it doesn't----and if you wish bad things for him, criticize him, bash him, etc.----I don't want to know you. That tells me about you. Not him.
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Was a reasonable analysis after the 'FIRST' one. Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
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OK DAD
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Exactly right! It’s his business and people like Petrelli posting stuff on his crap FB page bashing someone who got a DUI like no one’s ever got one before and a lady making comments when her boyfriend is banned from harness racing and was in jail for race fixing and her and Petrelli going on and on like they’re angels! Just pure trash, what a joke,
Really it’s no one’s business he will get the help he needs and carry on and you all will find someone else to get worked up about 😅😂😂😂
Carry on 👍
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The most he would do in jail would be 30 days.
He wont even do that with the right lawyer.
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Is the BAC .168 A LOT?
Are you allowed to drive horses pending felony charges?
big boi wuz thursty can't blaym chubbs
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You are correct. He isnt the first person to get a dui. But not many people get 3 or however many he has. Then gets serious charges in top of the dui. I mean it is what it is. We will see what happens eventually. Why can't professional athletes just keep their noses clean? Drugs,alcohol,massages. I mean they have the world by the nuts and fuck it all up.
Feb 10 court date. Stow ohio.
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WHO.THE.HELL.CARE S?
A groom at NRTHFLD has video of himself fighting and degrading a cop down and few days in jail , DUI and he he’s re-licensed and no one cares, everyone just cares Because of who he is, guess what? He’s human, and screwed up, just like every loser in this weird group, all a bunch of 🤡 got nothing better to do but dig in on a very good person who screwed up, none of you all know him that’s why you keep smacking your butt cheeks! 🤮
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eye like dis 1. oh no officer eye jus goofed im very sore eeee. wut about dees otha 3. eye allso goofed den 2 n im also very sore eee
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WHO.THE.HELL.CARES?
A groom at NRTHFLD has video of himself fighting and degrading a cop down and few days in jail , DUI and he he’s re-licensed and no one cares, everyone just cares Because of who he is, guess what? He’s human, and screwed up, just like every loser in this weird group, all a bunch of 🤡 got nothing better to do but dig in on a very good person who screwed up, none of you all know him that’s why you keep smacking your butt cheeks! 🤮
Except he wants to be the face of the US trotting assoc. The face of nfld park. Who cares what a groom did. They don't have a pot to piss in living in those raggedy ass dorm rooms
supposeldy a role model and the face of a sport. You think you fucking know shit but you dont. you have no clue yes he is human. But because of who he is he should gave higher standards. Or he will be back living in the dorms like he use to.
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How many dui's do the following have?
How many felony charges do the following have?
Dexter Dunn
Tim tetric
Yannick
David Miller
Dave alone
Ronnie wrenn
It's very disappointing.
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eye like dis 1. oh no officer eye jus goofed im very sore eeee. wut about dees otha 3. eye allso goofed den 2 n im also very sore eee
You can’t even speak English , should be deported
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You are correct. He isnt the first person to get a dui. But not many people get 3 or however many he has. Then gets serious charges in top of the dui. I mean it is what it is. We will see what happens eventually. Why can't professional athletes just keep their noses clean? Drugs,alcohol,massages. I mean they have the world by the nuts and fuck it all up.
Feb 10 court date. Stow ohio.
Awww do you feel important because you somehow know the court date and post it to in a public forum? Yes you are very important, your life has meaning now 73cv.2
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WHO.THE.HELL.CARES?
A groom at NRTHFLD has video of himself fighting and degrading a cop down and few days in jail , DUI and he he’s re-licensed and no one cares, everyone just cares Because of who he is, guess what? He’s human, and screwed up, just like every loser in this weird group, all a bunch of 🤡 got nothing better to do but dig in on a very good person who screwed up, none of you all know him that’s why you keep smacking your butt cheeks! 🤮
He won’t get help! Any help he gets will be court ordered and only done for appearances. tmbz1
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You can’t even speak English , should be deported
may bee dey shoud deport u sense u red it n under stood it
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I don’t give a shit how much he wants to drink and how often. Just call for an Uber. Don’t kill someone on the road. That makes him a POS.
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4 DWI's say it's more than a mistake, and he needs help.
Anyone close to him, if they really cared about him would encourage him to seek help.
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As for being the 'FACE' of the USTA. Perhaps he is doing just that, fulfilling that duty with his persistent
violations. On another note, I find it truly ironic that Don Irvine's[a lengendary boozer himself] son,
Justin, could be the main beneficiary of the potential abscence of Merriman,mainly due to excess drinking. ;D
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As for being the 'FACE' of the USTA. Perhaps he is doing just that, fulfilling that duty with his persistent
violations. On another note, I find it truly ironic that Don Irvine's[a lengendary boozer himself] son,
Justin, could be the main beneficiary of the potential abscence of Merriman,mainly due to excess drinking. ;D
Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes ;D
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In all seriousness I hope Aaron gets himself well. I hope he gets hit with a pretty harsh penalty whether it be from the authorities or the USTA. Sometimes some"tough love" is the wake up call a person needs. I have a brother who years ago constantly got into trouble and he was always getting out of it one way or another. He had a substance abuse problem. Well one time he wasn't able to weasel out of an incident and he went to prison for 6 months. He says to this day 10 years later that it was the best thing that could have happened to him because it was the slap in the face wake up call he needed to turn his life around. He is still sober to this day and I could not be more proud of him.
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In all seriousness I hope Aaron gets himself well. I hope he gets hit with a pretty harsh penalty whether it be from the authorities or the USTA. Sometimes some"tough love" is the wake up call a person needs. I have a brother who years ago constantly got into trouble and he was always getting out of it one way or another. He had a substance abuse problem. Well one time he wasn't able to weasel out of an incident and he went to prison for 6 months. He says to this day 10 years later that it was the best thing that could have happened to him because it was the slap in the face wake up call he needed to turn his life around. He is still sober to this day and I could not be more proud of him.
Good for him JT, anyways, you would think with 4 DWI's, nowadays, there would be jail time involved
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I dare say by now there has been mandated classes he's been required to take and pass.
Obviously he must have cheated off someone else's paper. ;D
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Good for him JT, anyways, you would think with 4 DWI's, nowadays, there would be jail time involved
4 DWI's he has that many? If true the Cadillac will be rocking party plates ;D
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In all seriousness I hope Aaron gets himself well. I hope he gets hit with a pretty harsh penalty whether it be from the authorities or the USTA. Sometimes some"tough love" is the wake up call a person needs. I have a brother who years ago constantly got into trouble and he was always getting out of it one way or another. He had a substance abuse problem. Well one time he wasn't able to weasel out of an incident and he went to prison for 6 months. He says to this day 10 years later that it was the best thing that could have happened to him because it was the slap in the face wake up call he needed to turn his life around. He is still sober to this day and I could not be more proud of him.
Rock bottom. That's right, that's what he needed. Amazing recovery, and great for him. Yes, you should be proud of him! One day at a time.
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Yes, he needs to hit rock bottom.
I believe I am very well qualified to talk about this. In the late 90's I was drinking like a fish like most Kiwis. My roommate at the time bet me I couldn't quit drinking for a month. He bet me 500.00. I won the bet, and never touched a drop. During the month I got a headache and he gave me some Vicodin. BIG MISTAKE, I loved them and got hooked on them for 2 1/2 years. Add valium and Xanax and away I went. His friend ran a pharmacy and he would bring by bottles of them. I did at a minimum 40 Vicodins a day. I ran out of them one day and my roomy was on vacation. I got withdrawals so I decided to drink whiskey instead. Bad decision, I threw up blood and said fuck this. I cold Turkey'ed the opiates and have never been so sick in my life. I lay in bed for 4 days with the clock ticking. Every movement of the second hand seemed like an hour. My head was humming add I slept like 8 hours in 4 days. Shit water for a week.
Went to AA for a few months. The turning point was admitting I was fucked. That is the key to any addiction, if you admit you are fucked and you cannot beat it, that is he battle right there. If you think you can start up again and drink or do a few pills, NOT a chance in hell.
You don't have to keep going to AA. Some people keep going because of the people you meet as a support and that is fine. I decided I did not want to die. I had a doctor friend who was shocked I cold turkey'd after being on so much for those 2 1/2 years. I could have had a stroke. My blood pressure was through the roof.
Those that go to a rehab and detox is the easy way out. You need to feel pain and never forget how bad it is. That keeps you on the straight and narrow.
As far as DUI's go, I got one. I was 3 times the legal limit. I drove drunk hundreds of times, and got caught once only because I overtook a plain clothes cop car (LOL). That was in NZ. in 1988.
In 1987 while on vacation over here, I left the Los Alamitos racetrack when Harness was running there with Lloyd Arnold. I went across the street to the bar. Got shitfaced and drove home to a motel in Cypress. Got pulled over by cops and the cops saw how drunk I was.
He said, How many drinks have you had, I responded, "You could not count the number". He then asked what the drink drive laws are in NZ and I lied and said, we get pulled over and let go all the time. To my drunken amazement, He asked where I was going, I said Cypree Lodge Motels 500 yards away, He said hop in your car, I will follow you and make sure you don't do this again.
Anyway after my DUI in NZ, I never drove drunk again.
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Can anyone confirm this is his 4th dui? If so, he should sit in jail for six months or so. Try getting sober that way.
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As for being the 'FACE' of the USTA. Perhaps he is doing just that, fulfilling that duty with his persistent
violations. On another note, I find it truly ironic that Don Irvine's[a lengendary boozer himself] son,
Justin, could be the main beneficiary of the potential abscence of Merriman,mainly due to excess drinking. ;D
Ya that Irvine kid has anger management and little man syndrome. Wouldn't be surprised by a flameout for Irvine.
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Fighting his ex’s mother while in the bike to race or something similar? Sounds super classy. Excellent choice Jess! tmbz1
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stepping outside of harness racing for a minute
many people have addictions and need help
however there is no excuse or sympathy for driving drunk or high, you want to destroy your body that's one thing
the minute you put innocent people at risk while driving that is completely unacceptable and cannot be tolerated
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Third offense
A minimum of 30 days in jail, a fine of $850–$2,750, and a license suspension of two to 12 years
Fourth or more offenses
A felony with a maximum of five years in prison and a license suspension of three years to life
Other penalties
Yellow license plates
Ignition interlock device
Vehicle immobilization or forfeiture
Secure continuous remote alcohol monitoring (SCRAM)
Community control (probation)
Alcohol education program costs
Increased auto insurance rates
Reinstatement requirements
Complete a treatment or rehabilitation program
Maintain six months of sobriety
Submit an Alcohol/Drug Reinstatement form to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
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Third offense
A minimum of 30 days in jail, a fine of $850–$2,750, and a license suspension of two to 12 years
Fourth or more offenses
A felony with a maximum of five years in prison and a license suspension of three years to life
Other penalties
Yellow license plates
Ignition interlock device
Vehicle immobilization or forfeiture
Secure continuous remote alcohol monitoring (SCRAM)
Community control (probation)
Alcohol education program costs
Increased auto insurance rates
Reinstatement requirements
Complete a treatment or rehabilitation program
Maintain six months of sobriety
Submit an Alcohol/Drug Reinstatement form to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
Wow, you did your homework tmbz1
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so make it make sense.
he wont be allowed to drive a car, but he can driver racehorses? i dont see this ending well.
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so make it make sense.
he wont be allowed to drive a car, but he can driver racehorses? i dont see this ending well.
The good old harness racing industry for you. And trust me I'm a big merriman fan
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Can anyone confirm this is his 4th dui? If so, he should sit in jail for six months or so. Try getting sober that way.
You mean born again Christian. Most religious person you will ever meet is a former substance abuse person. It works everytime.
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Fighting his ex’s mother while in the bike to race or something similar? Sounds super classy. Excellent choice Jess! tmbz1
If your daughter was getting all 3 holes plugged and her BF left her you would be mad to.
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If your daughter was getting all 3 holes plugged and her BF left her you would be mad to.
so you are saying she wasnt a virgin?
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does anyone think he gets jail time? is it like 50-50,60-40, 70-30?
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does anyone think he gets jail time? is it like 50-50,60-40, 70-30?
Depends if the public defender he requested can get charges reduced.
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so you are saying she wasnt a virgin?
I have no idea who you are referring to. I said ..."IF YOUR DAUGHTER" ... that could mean anyone.
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Continued by request. Next up the 20th.
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Depends if the public defender he requested can get charges reduced.
Public defender?? He makes half mill a year and needs a welfare attorney?
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I'm sure any lawyer will tell him to get in a program, get sober. If he has 4 dui's he's fucked, he might be able to do a stint in rehab, before trial. If he's lucky he will only be on probation for a long time. Ya can't drink on probation, they check. No more casino's, No Canada trips. He will be a convicted felon, the rest of his life. I don't care if he has a license to drive horses. Do you really think it matters to the integrity of harness racing. I'm sure you can name 10 drivers who did coke, smoked pot or were drunks. Some very popular names.
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I'm sure any lawyer will tell him to get in a program, get sober. If he has 4 dui's he's fucked, he might be able to do a stint in rehab, before trial. If he's lucky he will only be on probation for a long time. Ya can't drink on probation, they check. No more casino's, No Canada trips. He will be a convicted felon, the rest of his life. I don't care if he has a license to drive horses. Do you really think it matters to the integrity of harness racing. I'm sure you can name 10 drivers who did coke, smoked pot or were drunks. Some very popular names.
10 drivers is a way to low of a number..probably hundreds over the years
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so make it make sense.
he wont be allowed to drive a car, but he can driver racehorses? i dont see this ending well.
Somebody was saying he can only drive the starting car
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What an appropriate name of a horse for Merriman to be driving in the 2nd race at Northfield tonight
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What an appropriate name of a horse for Merriman to be driving in the 2nd race at Northfield tonight
That's a pretty good gig. $47 American dollars a night.
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Continued by request. Next up the 20th.
Dont surprise me a bit. He will continue it a few more times.
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Public defender?? He makes half mill a year and needs a welfare attorney?
If you spend it as fast as you make it, it is very possible!
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The most he would do in jail would be 30 days.
He wont even do that with the right lawyer.
Hope he gets the right lawyer!
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What an appropriate name of a horse for Merriman to be driving in the 2nd race at Northfield tonight
Here's the result from the 2nd race @ Northfield Monday 2-10-25
4 Down On My Luck 4 2/1Q 2/1Q 2/1Q 2/1H 2/1Q 1:54.3 29.2 2.00 Aaron Merriman Cory Kreiser
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They releases the body cam footage of the arrest. He's gonna be sitting for a long time when court finally happens. He could get the OJ dream team and he's still fucked.
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Police Body Cam Footage Report: Aaron Merriman Traffic Stop and Arrest
Date: 01/28/25
Incident Overview:
On January 28, 2025, Aaron Merriman was pulled over by law enforcement in Ohio. From the outset, Merriman was argumentative, asserting that he knew his rights and insisting that the officer had no grounds to stop him, stating, "You can’t pull me over for my tints."
Upon running Merriman’s license, the officer discovered that it was suspended. The officer returned to Merriman’s vehicle and requested that he step out. Initially, Merriman refused, requiring multiple requests before finally complying. The officer told him, "We’re not going to say no." As he exited the vehicle, his demeanor shifted slightly, and he admitted to having consumed alcohol earlier at a Cleveland Cavaliers game. He stated, "I only had three beers, and it was four hours ago. What’s going on is vertigo. This will actually work in my favor, see, because I have vertigo."
Field Sobriety Test:
Merriman continued to argue throughout the interaction. As the officer attempted to conduct a field sobriety test, Merriman became increasingly combative. During the eye-tracking portion of the test, he fixated on his hat, repeatedly claiming, "My hat never moved! My hat never moved! I can see my hat! I’m not moving my hat!"—despite visibly moving his head.
During the walking portion of the test, Merriman struggled to maintain balance and claimed, "I’m handicapped" before accusing the officers of being indifferent to his condition. He continued, "I couldn’t balance this on my best day. I have two children." When given further instructions, he responded, "Why are you the boss?" He repeatedly insisted that he was complying, stating, "I am! I am!" but ultimately stopped and admitted, "I can’t function."
At one point, he abruptly accused the officer of assaulting him and asked, "What do you guys gotta do?"—seemingly realizing that he was going to be arrested.
Arrest and Transport:
Once in handcuffs, Merriman continued his verbal tirade. When officers asked if he wanted them to secure his vehicle, as snow was expected, he refused, responding instead with threats of legal action: "No, I’m going to sue. Do you think you guys are cool?" He repeatedly stated that he would be suing the city. As the officers transported him, Merriman continued to demand a breathalyzer test, arguing that he had asked for one earlier and would "blow zeros." When the officer began reading him his Miranda rights, Merriman interrupted multiple times, refusing to remain silent. At one point, the officer told him, "Shut up while I read this to you." Merriman immediately responded,
"Don’t tell me to shut up! Cops don’t do that!" The officer replied, "Well, I just did." Merriman continued verbally attacking, calling the officers "fucking scumbags" and repeatedly claiming he would pass the breathalyzer. As the exchange continued, he said, "You’re ugly as fuck. You’re a fucking loser." He suggests the officers are setting him up and claimed, "I don’t smoke weed. I don’t drink. Nothing." The officer reminded him that he had already admitted
to drinking earlier, stating, "That’s how drunk you are—you don’t even remember." Merriman responded, "That was hours ago." As the ride continued, his insults became more inflammatory, at one point stating, "You wonder why people kill cops? Look at you! You fucking scumbag fuck!" The officer replied, "That’s pretty ignorant of you to say." Merriman doubled down: "Absolutely. Cops are fucking scumbags." He then boasted, "I will take every dollar I got—and I got tons—to sue you. I know my law!"
At one point, Merriman insinuated that he wanted to fight the officers, saying, "You should just want to fight me. I’m from the hood, cuz." However, shortly thereafter, he reversed his stance on the breathalyzer test, stating that he now refused to take it and demanded "another witness."Throughout the ride, Merriman continued hurling insults, even saying he hoped the officer’s wife and children hated him. As the car neared its destination, he threatened, "I’m going to tell
them you’re a child molester. Cops are child molesters." His verbal outbursts persisted until the body camera footage ended.
Conclusion:
The footage documents Merriman’s combative and erratic behavior, shifting narratives, and refusal to comply with standard sobriety testing procedures. Despite his claims of vertigo, disability, and past concussions, he displayed visible signs of intoxication and was unable to complete the field sobriety test. His repeated threats of lawsuits and aggressive behavior toward the officers continued throughout the arrest and transport process. The body cam footage ends with Merriman continuing his verbal tirade as he is transported to be booked.
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Got a link to the footage?
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You will need to use WatchGuard player to view the video. Copy and paste this:
Subject: Public Records Request for Body Camera Footage – January 28, 2025
Dear Records Officer,
Pursuant to the Ohio Public Records Act (O.R.C. 149.43), I am requesting a copy of the body camera footage recorded by Officer Srbinovich and any other officers involved in the traffic stop and DUI arrest of Aaron Merriman on January 28, 2025, on SR 82 in Macedonia, Ohio.
To assist in locating the footage, I provide the following details:
Incident Date: January 28, 2025
Incident Type: Traffic stop and DUI arrest
Incident Location: SR 82, Macedonia, OH
Involved Officer(s): Officer Srbinovich
Subject: Aaron Merriman
If any portion of the requested footage is redacted or withheld, please provide a written explanation citing the specific legal exemption(s) under Ohio law.
Please let me know the best way to obtain the records and whether any fees apply. If additional information is required to process this request, I can be reached at [Your Email] or [Your Phone Number].
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You will need to use WatchGuard player to view the video. Copy and paste this:
Subject: Public Records Request for Body Camera Footage – January 28, 2025
Dear Records Officer,
Pursuant to the Ohio Public Records Act (O.R.C. 149.43), I am requesting a copy of the body camera footage recorded by Officer Srbinovich and any other officers involved in the traffic stop and DUI arrest of Aaron Merriman on January 28, 2025, on SR 82 in Macedonia, Ohio.
To assist in locating the footage, I provide the following details:
Incident Date: January 28, 2025
Incident Type: Traffic stop and DUI arrest
Incident Location: SR 82, Macedonia, OH
Involved Officer(s): Officer Srbinovich
Subject: Aaron Merriman
If any portion of the requested footage is redacted or withheld, please provide a written explanation citing the specific legal exemption(s) under Ohio law.
Please let me know the best way to obtain the records and whether any fees apply. If additional information is required to process this request, I can be reached at [Your Email] or [Your Phone Number].
Looks like someone else has done their homework here!!
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Wow. Just wow.
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outrageous
northfield should suspend him until he is cleared or jailed
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outrageous
northfield should suspend him until he is cleared or jailed
Would racing at Northfield be better or worse if Aaron isn’t driving there??
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I don’t think Northfield really has any standing to suspend him. At this point he has only been charged with a crime and he doesn’t work for them. The owners/trainers that use him should 100% stop putting him down. He is not their W2 employee and they can make a decision to use someone else at their discretion. The USTA should then suspend his license once the felony conviction comes through.
Northfield would be better off without him but it’s a cesspool of corruption so I think 90% should be removed
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Any decent lawyer would already have him in a rehab center. Postponements: Rehab do the whole deal, Anger Management, Substance abuse and Gambling issues. Come out healthy and deal with the fall out. Apologize to all involved quick, and don't waste time fighting it. Trainers aren't going to not list him, get real.
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Sure a good idea 'BUT' I contend that he has been thru those fake courses before.
Comes a time when they drop the hammer. No time like the present. 'I'm sorry".
Please. The only thing he's sorry about is that he got caught. How do you explain your
comments and behavior? Try this. Hey look, I was drunk. ;D And yes I'm not perfect.
Have driven when I shouldn't have 'BUT' at least had enough sense not to do it in high
profile area at 2:36 AM in a Big Caddie with tinted windows. Rubbing it in their face.
Crying out for it. By all means, give it to him.
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Northfield can do what ever they want. Ask randy tharps and Jimmy p!
Can't make someone go into a facility if they don't want to or they think they don't have a problem.
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"You wonder why people kill cops? Look at you! You fucking scumbag fuck!" The officer replied, "That’s pretty ignorant of you to say." Merriman doubled down: "Absolutely. Cops are fucking scumbags." He then boasted, "I will take every dollar I got—and I got tons—to sue you. I know my law!"
man - get some help......
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I haven't seen the footage but it doesn't read to well for him. Is there an easier link to see it? If he had half a brain he would take his medicine and get it over with before steaks season comes around.
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Any decent lawyer would already have him in a rehab center. Postponements: Rehab do the whole deal, Anger Management, Substance abuse and Gambling issues. Come out healthy and deal with the fall out. Apologize to all involved quick, and don't waste time fighting it. Trainers aren't going to not list him, get real.
Some people don’t hire good lawyers to begin with and you can see the results for yourselves.
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I hope that fucking asshole gets the max he is entitled to. What a piece of shit. Hey Northfield and The Meadows...go fuck yourselves for supporting this ginger piece of garbage. USTA, I hope you welcome him at all your events...fuck Aaron Merriman!
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I hope that fucking asshole gets the max he is entitled to. What a piece of shit. Hey Northfield and The Meadows...go fuck yourselves for supporting this ginger piece of garbage. USTA, I hope you welcome him at all your events...fuck Aaron Merriman!
Well said.
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I hope that fucking asshole gets the max he is entitled to. What a piece of shit. Hey Northfield and The Meadows...go fuck yourselves for supporting this ginger piece of garbage. USTA, I hope you welcome him at all your events...fuck Aaron Merriman!
Cock sucker deserves everything he gets that's for sure.
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I would almost guarantee the guy is still actively drinking. He needs to surrender to the fact he can no longer function the way he wants. The booze won.
Get out in front of the situation. Enlist professional help.
Unfortunately, he thinks the best lawyer his money can by will keep him from jail. No, only his actions of sobriety will keep him from destroying his life.
I wish him all the best. The greatest challenge is not getting dry, it is staying dry and continuing to be a part of the culture he is now.
I speak out of experience. I have been clean since 1991.
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I would almost guarantee the guy is still actively drinking. He needs to surrender to the fact he can no longer function the way he wants. The booze won.
Get out in front of the situation. Enlist professional help.
Unfortunately, he thinks the best lawyer his money can by will keep him from jail. No, only his actions of sobriety will keep him from destroying his life.
I wish him all the best. The greatest challenge is not getting dry, it is staying dry and continuing to be a part of the culture he is now.
I speak out of experience. I have been clean since 1991.
1000% correct. Rough addiction, not easy to conquer Also, congrats to you-Exporter, many people fail
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I would almost guarantee the guy is still actively drinking. He needs to surrender to the fact he can no longer function the way he wants. The booze won.
Get out in front of the situation. Enlist professional help.
Unfortunately, he thinks the best lawyer his money can by will keep him from jail. No, only his actions tmbz1 tmbz1 tmbz1 tmbz1 of sobriety will keep him from destroying his life.
I wish him all the best. The greatest challenge is not getting dry, it is staying dry and continuing to be a part of the culture he is now.
I speak out of experience. I have been clean since 1991.
That is outstanding. 34 years tmbz1 tmbz1 tmbz1
Aaron doesn’t want to admit that he has a problem.
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Thanks for the kind words, Kenny and Super. There is not a lawyer, judge or anyone else that can make an addict want to change. Aaron, is the only person who can make end exicute this decision.
They only thing I can say to Aaron with certainty is: Of the millions of people who got clean and stayed clean, I never heard of on person regretting sobriety.
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Someone just posted the video - https://youtu.be/vjkJ2aCgOsY
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Cock sucker deserves everything he gets that's for sure.
I'd love to know more about what he's going to get.
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Someone just posted the video - https://youtu.be/vjkJ2aCgOsY
Wow he is a jerk.
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Someone just posted the video - https://youtu.be/vjkJ2aCgOsY
Wow! And 3 hours prior to this Video he was in the bike on the track.
Thanks Miguel for sharing.
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Wow! And 3 hours prior to this Video he was in the bike on the track.
Thanks Miguel for sharing.
Passed the breathalyzer 73cv.2
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Don't know the guy personally but if I was someone who went out drinking frequently, I would make sure my break lights, directional lights etc..were all working properly and why tinted windows? Are you trying to get pulled over?
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hopefully this wake-up call sinks in-as obviously he has this addiction pretty bad
if this indeed is his 4th--then the wake-up calls aren't working
he could easily just pay to have someone drive him around and not risk other lives-but he chooses no to
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hopefully this wake-up call sinks in-as obviously he has this addiction pretty bad
if this indeed is his 4th--then the wake-up calls aren't working
he could easily just pay to have someone drive him around and not risk other lives-but he chooses no to
Exactly, it would be cheaper to pay someone to drive you around (in the long run) The tinted windows kill me, it's like having a bulls eye on the car
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Bro Bro That's how they do it in the hood. ngc3 ngc3
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need to ask. why when I click on the link all I get is sound no picture
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Just ask Howard Parker
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so what is the punishment for someone whi does womething like this? how many other dwi' has he had? do we have a lawyer in the house?
it probably wasnt even aaron.
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does bianconi know?
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does bianconi know?
Probably bailed him out
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GOOGLE ME BRO
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wow does he come across as a complete douche. Literally tries to ridicule the officer by talking about his little ears.
Has Merriman howdy dowdy ever looked in the mirror.
He was either bombed or on something in addition to the booze or just a complete dick. Or all 3.
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wow does he come across as a complete douche. Literally tries to ridicule the officer by talking about his little ears.
Has Merriman howdy dowdy ever looked in the mirror.
He was either bombed or on something in addition to the booze or just a complete dick. Or all 3.
All 3... totally trashed
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he told the cop he gets no pussy. wtf. ok bro have fun in jail.
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Wow! And 3 hours prior to this Video he was in the bike on the track.
Thanks Miguel for sharing.
Hay- i wasn't implying that he failed the breathalyzer at the track.
My point was 3 hrs prior to this happening, he was in the sulky on the track and sober. That's all, nothing more.
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wow does he come across as a complete douche. Literally tries to ridicule the officer by talking about his little ears.
Has Merriman howdy dowdy ever looked in the mirror.
He was either bombed or on something in addition to the booze or just a complete dick. Or all 3.
Agree who does this douschebag think he is Take a good look in the mirror u red head fire critch f**k. He needs his ass beat
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He may have gotten off easy if he kept his mouth shut. I don't care how mad you are, you can't talk that way to a cop.
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Is it true Aaron is off all drives?
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Driving at the Meadows today. Won a race from nine hole.
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Driving at the Meadows today. Won a race from nine hole.
Yea i saw that to. Rumor i heard the judges are pulling him off his drives until he is fit to drive. We will see how true it is later on at Nfld.
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Bunch of driver changes tonight
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He's off. Hats off to Nfld. for a change. tmbz1
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How do you know he just didn't wanna go ra e in the cold ass rain and called off.
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Hopefully he checked in to rehab.
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I'd buy that if it was just the first 9 or 10 races but off thru the 'WHOLE' card.
Just a little too coincidental for me. Seemed to show up in the rain before.
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"Do you know who I am??!"
"Getting pussy is my regular job"
Holy shit
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Didn’t hurt anyone but himself but a pedophile drives for all the top stables. Yes. SIMON ALLARD. Something is wrong inside the gong show.
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"Do you know who I am??!"
"Getting pussy is my regular job"
Holy shit
Google me .. he says that 10x, I have 2 kids, I'm handicapped, I have vertigo. Like the cop gives a shit.
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Buffalo/ Batavia will let him in. He will fit right in.
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Anyone know legit facts of why he's off?
And if it's until he's fit to drive whats that mean?
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Chances are they will never say if he has been taken off and not just a call off tonight.
Probably have to wait till Sat. and see if he drives. If he's off, I think it'll go without
saying why.
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Chances are they will never say if he has been taken off and not just a call off tonight.
Probably have to wait till Sat. and see if he drives. If he's off, I think it'll go without
saying why.
We actually might know more info tomorrow because he is listed at The Meadows, although each track or state can have its own decisions.
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Just listened to it, what a piece of shit. Arrogant fucking entitled asshole.
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I am never surprised what a drunk person does, says, etc. To me it's not a shock factor. It's the sad factor because it's reflective of the disease. His thinking, actions, behavior, whatever, all of it, has become polluted. Completely. Rock bottom. If he hits it, maybe he'll seek help.
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Will horseplop poster samstar continue to use this piece of garbage? So many strong opinions on erv, would love to hear his thoughts on this one. Merriman is an embarrassment to harness racing, and that’s saying something!
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100% WASNT HIS CHOICE
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Cinch lock of the night: Race 8 NFL No. 3 Bar Talk with Merriman.
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He's off his drives but if you spot a horse called 'Here comes The Judge', chunk up. tmbz1
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Driving with a 12 point suspension 11.wp
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Adding insult to injury with this is that his occupational job of choice is driving horses!! You have to stay sober whether driving your car and driving a horse. Tough to get the benefit of the doubt when you have to pass a breathalyzer for your job too!!
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Just listened to it, what a piece of shit. Arrogant fucking entitled asshole.
FYI, the infamous MP posted it on facebook----Owner's , Trainer's , and Driver's in the Harness Racing Sport !!!
FYI, I know there are many people who don't like facebook and that is fine. However, it is another large media site that people use.
Is it right at this was posted?
There are a few difference of opinions on facebook.
Judge for yourselves if this was right or wrong to do.
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The Ohio State Racing Commission stopped Aaron from driving. Turn out Mark St. Louis posted the audio on social media and the commission heard him saying he's handicapped and has vertigo. So they decided that isn't the kind of person we need on the track it might be dangerous and took him off his drives. Then the Meadows said that sounds like a good idea and told him he cant race there Thursday until they get a doctor to clear him. Aaron then has went on a tyraid like the one in the audio of the DWI telling everyone he was going to sue them for not letting him race. I guess we will have to wait and see.
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The Ohio State Racing Commission stopped Aaron from driving. Turn out Mark St. Louis posted the audio on social media and the commission heard him saying he's handicapped and has vertigo. So they decided that isn't the kind of person we need on the track it might be dangerous and took him off his drives. Then the Meadows said that sounds like a good idea and told him he cant race there Thursday until they get a doctor to clear him. Aaron then has went on a tyraid like the one in the audio of the DWI telling everyone he was going to sue them for not letting him race. I guess we will have to wait and see.
Gee, such a surprise that a lawsuit was coming as a result of this! ngc3
FYI, the infamous MP posted it on facebook 3+ days ago too----Owner's , Trainer's , and Driver's in the Harness Racing Sport !!!
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Whats really alarming is how he drives practically 7 days a week and can be plastered like this at 230am and more than likely be driving horses in 10 hours
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Yes he will be welcomed at Buffalo/Batavia Dumbasses up there got rid of Kim Crawford And as usual all the no goods get away with murder Nobdy cares They brag about that shit handle on a 14 race card Monti runs a 8 race card that kills them
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Whats really alarming is how he drives practically 7 days a week and can be plastered like this at 230am and more than likely be driving horses in 10 hours
Have you ever heard of a “functioning alcoholic”?
They make it through life until something happens like a DUI or other event.
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The Ohio State Racing Commission stopped Aaron from driving. Turn out Mark St. Louis posted the audio on social media and the commission heard him saying he's handicapped and has vertigo. So they decided that isn't the kind of person we need on the track it might be dangerous and took him off his drives. Then the Meadows said that sounds like a good idea and told him he cant race there Thursday until they get a doctor to clear him. Aaron then has went on a tyraid like the one in the audio of the DWI telling everyone he was going to sue them for not letting him race. I guess we will have to wait and see.
Never seen St. Louis post anything on social media. He hardly speaks. I think you’re mistaken.
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Have you ever heard of a “functioning alcoholic”?
They make it through life until something happens like a DUI or other event.
Ive heard of it and seen many drunks/dug addicts but jesus christ
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Looks like Merriman is OFF his drives at The Meadows today.
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Looks like Merriman is OFF his drives at The Meadows today.
As of now, off 1st 4 drives. He's scheduled to drive in the 5th.
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Never seen St. Louis post anything on social media. He hardly speaks. I think you’re mistaken.
Not mistaken was sent a screenshot of the post.
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So yes, have confirmed he is off his drives at The Meadows. I find it fitting that tracks , when closed,
are referred to as 'DARK'. Well in Merriman's case, this is the beginning of 'MANY' dark days ahead.
Obviously dark in more ways than one. Just looking at the time between now and next Thursday's
hearing, represents alot of free time for someone used to being on the go all the time. If I'm a cop
in the area, I'd be sure to make sure that someone is checking in on him to assure he's adhering to
the rules and restrictions of the bail. I mean he drove and was wasted on driver suspension and showed
complete disdain and disrespect for the law. I would have no reason to think that he would be abstaining
from alcohol or perhaps drugs as defined in such a bail release. On a bright side, maybe this will
provide him the chance to spend time with his kids. Best to do it now 'cause Daddy'd going Bye Bye
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So yes, have confirmed he is off his drives at The Meadows. I find it fitting that tracks , when closed,
are referred to as 'DARK'. Well in Merriman's case, this is the beginning of 'MANY' dark days ahead.
Obviously dark in more ways than one. Just looking at the time between now and next Thursday's
hearing, represents alot of free time for someone used to being on the go all the time. If I'm a cop
in the area, I'd be sure to make sure that someone is checking in on him to assure he's adhering to
the rules and restrictions of the bail. I mean he drove and was wasted on driver suspension and showed
complete disdain and disrespect for the law. I would have no reason to think that he would be abstaining
from alcohol or perhaps drugs as defined in such a bail release. On a bright side, maybe this will
provide him the chance to spend time with his kids. Best to do it now 'cause Daddy'd going Bye Bye
Off the first few drives but no changes for the later part of the day yet
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man he had a ton of live drives today too. most 6-1 or less. many were damn near favirotes.
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man he had a ton of live drives today too. most 6-1 or less. many were damn near favirotes.
I feel bad for the owners that had him down to drive and get stuck with AMac of all people.
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man he had a ton of live drives today too. most 6-1 or less. many were damn near favirotes.
Averaging over 7100 a week so far in earnings for himself. Now factor in that money lost plus legal fees etc very very pricey night out drinking
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I feel bad for the owners that had him down to drive and get stuck with AMac of all people.
Or poor Burke stuck with indoff
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well if his windows werent tinted.
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Or poor Burke stuck with indoff
I would never fell sorry for that cheat
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well if his windows werent tinted.
Tell me someone who doesn't have tinted windows lol it was 230am like a cop can tell if they are tinted 🤣
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How embarrassed should he be walking into a paddock right now? Knowing him, he’d laugh it off, but everyone else has to see him as an arrogant, ass clown now.
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in my opinion getting pulled over for window tint is kinda bush league but i guess it is the law. he had nothing else to do at 2:36 am while on patrol and hit the jackpot.
if it is illegal then why is window tint allowed to be installed?
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well if his windows werent tinted.
Just goes to show you how ignorant he really is. I mean you gotta be one stupid sob to be out driving at 236am. You know the cops are out thick, bars just closed there out looking for anything suspicious to pull you over to see if you been drinking. Black Cadilliac with tinted windows. He kept saying you pulled me over for tinted windows??? Yes, dumbass that was his reason to stop you for the tint. He stopped you to see if your drinking you idiot. Reason of cause. If you wasn't driving drunk, under suspension you would of made it home.
Kinda makes you wonder how many times he has been pulled over and he used the ... Google Me ... and Northfield cops just let him go. He got pulled over by the wrong police officer that night. He didn't give a fuck who you were, how many kids you have, you have Vertigo, handicapped, concussions you had. He didn't give 2 shits.
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If you go back to page one of this thread and check out the link of the various traffic stop,
it describes a Black Caddie with tinted windows 'DRIVING ERRATICALLY'.
I think that's what Merriman was trying to specify 'cause I 'think' you have to
other reasons besides just the windows to detain someone. Like Jenny just
asked: 'If they're illegal, why install them or why are they available?'
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If you go back to page one of this thread and check out the link of the various traffic stop,
it describes a Black Caddie with tinted windows 'DRIVING ERRATICALLY'.
I think that's what Merriman was trying to specify 'cause I 'think' you have to
other reasons besides just the windows to detain someone. Like Jenny just
asked: 'If they're illegal, why install them or why are they available?'
https://youtu.be/lTceSP6v67E?si=Tj6IJPy02NorLmf2.
Go to the 45 second mark lol
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Ohio 30% tint is legal. The lower you go the darker it gets. But you want 20-25% because 30% isn't dark enough. Granted you go lower than 30% you take the risk getting pulled over.
Again ....... driving recklessly, window tint, flip a booger out the window it dont matter what they tell you. It's reason of cause to stop you.
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Ohio 30% tint is legal. The lower you go the darker it gets. But you want 20-25% because 30% isn't dark enough. Granted you go lower than 30% you take the risk getting pulled over.
Again ....... driving recklessly, window tint, flip a booger out the window it dont matter what they tell you. It's reason of cause to stop you.
Obviously he was the car described as driving erratically and the tint was the excuse to check him out
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How embarrassed should he be walking into a paddock right now? Knowing him, he’d laugh it off, but everyone else has to see him as an arrogant, ass clown now.
Embarrassed? This is harness racing. People have no morals! They can be caught dead in the act of doing something and tell you how crazy you're for accusing them. Guys could get caught pants down around their ankles cock in a groom and have no care in the world. It's a horrible world to live in. Corruption by all.. horsemen, officials, associations. It's just plain. An ugly world
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Ohio 30% tint is legal. The lower you go the darker it gets. But you want 20-25% because 30% isn't dark enough. Granted you go lower than 30% you take the risk getting pulled over.
Again ....... driving recklessly, window tint, flip a booger out the window it dont matter what they tell you. It's reason of cause to stop you.
Do the cops have a gun they can point at the car with tinted windows and it tells them if it's over or under 30% ?
Or is it subjective and they can pull you over anyway? Even if the tint is 90% ?
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So I was wrong , he 'IS' driving at The Meadows. Begs the question as to why he would be off the 1st four races?
It just gets curiouser and curiouser. I will bid you all adieu and end my speculations and opinions on this topic till the legal
process plays out. Here's hoping the judge does the right thing. tmbz1
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Do the cops have a gun they can point at the car with tinted windows and it tells them if it's over or under 30% ?
Or is it subjective and they can pull you over anyway? Even if the tint is 90% ?
They have a tint check in there cars. Absolutely they do. But the tint at 236am was just a excuse the cop used when he approached the car. The cop said i stopped you for tint but in the 39 min he didn't mention tint again. He answered Aaron 50x ... yes, I stopped you for tint. But that was not the real reason he stopped him.
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So I was wrong , he 'IS' driving at The Meadows. Begs the question as to why he would be off the 1st four races?
It just gets curiouser and curiouser. I will bid you all adieu and end my speculations and opinions on this topic till the legal
process plays out. Here's hoping the judge does the right thing. tmbz1
Rumor I heard he had to get a medical release that he was ok to drive. So my guess he went got cleared by Dr. Just my guess I'm not 100%
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Rumor I heard he had to get a medical release that he was ok to drive. So my guess he went got cleared by Dr. Just my guess I'm not 100%
I would say you're correct. He was only off the first 4 races
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he had to go to his dr this mornng to get medically cleared. tus he probably would have been late with his dr note.
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so here is my thought.
the usta the racing commisions and race tracks are partly to blame for horsmans behavior. here is how i see it.
the assholes break the rules constantly. violations on the track. inside pylons, cussing, whipping violations, cheating in races, POSITIVE TESTS HUMANS AND HORSE etc. and they are never really held accountable. they get to call the shots. wait to serve days. a lil $50 fine here. or dont appeal and we will give you a break. thats not how the real world works.
these people are never held accountable in there occupation. this then carries over to real life. they think they can just do whatever and get a slap on the wrist or think they are in charge all because no one holds them accountable in their everday occupation/life as a horseman.
i kinda rambled does that make sense?> kinda hard to explain. i know alot of you will understand what im trying to say
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Just goes to show you how ignorant he really is. I mean you gotta be one stupid sob to be out driving at 236am. You know the cops are out thick, bars just closed there out looking for anything suspicious to pull you over to see if you been drinking. Black Cadilliac with tinted windows. He kept saying you pulled me over for tinted windows??? Yes, dumbass that was his reason to stop you for the tint. He stopped you to see if your drinking you idiot. Reason of cause. If you wasn't driving drunk, under suspension you would of made it home.
Kinda makes you wonder how many times he has been pulled over and he used the ... Google Me ... and Northfield cops just let him go. He got pulled over by the wrong police officer that night. He didn't give a fuck who you were, how many kids you have, you have Vertigo, handicapped, concussions you had. He didn't give 2 shits.
Sorry, had to delete and repost as didn’t post in the right place.
It was much easier in the 1960’s and 1970’s to ‘talk’ your ways out of situations with the police concerning DUI’S. If the police knew you, they would drive you home and not give you a home “JAIL”!
Drinking and driving laws were changed in the 1980’s. See MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), SADD [Students Against Drunk Driving], et al. The drinking was raised to 21 circa 1985 along with this. If the states didn’t raise the drinking age to 21, the federal government would withhold federal money to the states for their roads and associated projects.
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in my opinion getting pulled over for window tint is kinda bush league but i guess it is the law. he had nothing else to do at 2:36 am while on patrol and hit the jackpot.
if it is illegal then why is window tint allowed to be installed?
There are legal limits and he has limo tint which is illegal without prescription from Dr
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so here is my thought.
the usta the racing commisions and race tracks are partly to blame for horsmans behavior. here is how i see it.
the assholes break the rules constantly. violations on the track. inside pylons, cussing, whipping violations, cheating in races, POSITIVE TESTS HUMANS AND HORSE etc. and they are never really held accountable. they get to call the shots. wait to serve days. a lil $50 fine here. or dont appeal and we will give you a break. thats not how the real world works.
these people are never held accountable in there occupation. this then carries over to real life. they think they can just do whatever and get a slap on the wrist or think they are in charge all because no one holds them accountable in their everday occupation/life as a horseman.
i kinda rambled does that make sense?> kinda hard to explain. i know alot of you will understand what im trying to say
You are definitely correct with your thoughts. He has been given special treatment at Northfield for a long time and would throw a tantrum anytime he was held accountable.
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they dont live in the real world. they get away with millions of things.( some pretty bad and aweful things) or just get a slap on the wrist. and when it comes to the real world and shit hits the fan and they cant shake out of it like they always have this is what you get.
racing commisions, tracks,usta are doing these humans a diservice by allowing what goes on daily. they created these monsters. now they have to live with what they created.
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they dont live in the real world. they get away with millions of things.( some pretty bad and aweful things) or just get a slap on the wrist. and when it comes to the real world and shit hits the fan and they cant shake out of it like they always have this is what you get.
racing commisions, tracks,usta are doing these humans a diservice by allowing what goes on daily. they created these monsters. now they have to live with what they created.
Yes, and others included in the real world are as follows:
Politicians (pick your favorite)
Ultra rich people
Celebrities
Athletes
And other so called privileged
Look at some of these ‘monsters’ in the world today because of what the world let them get away with!
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Was watching the Meadows broadcast today. They cut to the paddock and when he went to get in the bike he looked back to the camera and blew a couple kisses. Quite a defiant little gesture
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Arrogant is he not.
Maybe he is untouchable. Was that a ha ha look at me. Fuck you all. You can't get me. He sure did beat up those seconds and thirds.
I cant imagine he gets off the hook. Can he? He can get a trial and win? No way? Or can he? This is atleast his second dwi. For sure. Does anyone know how many he actually has? Is it only 2? Shame on the meadows.
They let criminals on the track race everyday. Hey why not let criminals off the track race too.
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This is his 4th according to records. Mandatory 60-365 days in prison.
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they dont live in the real world. they get away with millions of things.( some pretty bad and aweful things) or just get a slap on the wrist. and when it comes to the real world and shit hits the fan and they cant shake out of it like they always have this is what you get.
racing commisions, tracks,usta are doing these humans a diservice by allowing what goes on daily. they created these monsters. now they have to live with what they created.
Very often true. True for every person who or organization that benefits from another's unique or special skills and or talent. The talent to make others money.
Even more so in harness racing. The problem with the state commissions are, they are under orders from the other state organizations not to bring forward a case that will require recourses to litigate. They refuse to fund such meaningless BS.
In the better days of harness racing, the investigation and prosecution of cheats and rules violation was fully funded for inhouse prosecution. Anything above that level was taken seriously and prosecuted by the state because there was a significant tax flow to protect.
Today, the take out does not cover the proper policing needed and the state would rather see the industry implode , rather than defend it.
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Very often true. True for every person who or organization that benefits from another's unique or special skills and or talent. The talent to make others money.
Even more so in harness racing. The problem with the state commissions are, they are under orders from the other state organizations not to bring forward a case that will require recourses to litigate. They refuse to fund such meaningless BS.
In the better days of harness racing, the investigation and prosecution of cheats and rules violation was fully funded for inhouse prosecution. Anything above that level was taken seriously and prosecuted by the state because there was a significant tax flow to protect.
Today, the take out does not cover the proper policing needed and the state would rather see the industry implode , rather than defend it.
Good stuff as always.Exporter is one of the most knowledgeable and informative guys on here...and PS, this is no reach around! Im new to here but enjoy reading your comments tmbz1
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Let's hope number 5 doesn't harm or kill an innocent person.
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Let's hope number 5 doesn't harm or kill an innocent person.
I think 4 will be the wake up call. He will go get help to try save his ass, also looks good for the courts. My guess 6 months or less he will be born again Christian 73cv.2
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It's amazing what alcohol will cause a person to do. There is no way Aaron says the crap he said to the cop when he's sober. That was some brutal stuff. He called him ugly, which is pretty juvenile, but he also accused him of being a child molester ffs. I can't imagine what was going through his mind when he finally sobered up. Thank God and baby Jesus he didn't hurt or kill someone
If I was his attorney he would have been in rehab the next day along with issuing heart felt apologies to everyone involved. Show the court you're willing to get help. And actually follow through on it. Take 6 months off and work on the problem. It can be done.
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have you ever talked to aaron? he is like a kid. you are right he would not of said that stuff sober. pretty sure he is still in denial phase. he better snap out of that real quick.
how much time will he do? im sure he wont go to prison prison but a municipal jail or something like that. 30 days? 60 days? there has to be some kind of mandatory sentence for his forth offense. i dont know for sure though.
someone will for sure make him their bitch if he has to go. maybe he can tell bubba getting pussy is his full time job.
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I have no idea what the law is out there, but if he has money, he will get an attorney. If he has no money, then it's the PD. Even if he has money, he'll probably rely on a friend of a friend, someone's advice, etc. Listen, we are not talking about a high-powered, extremely well connected celebrity/athlete here. Regardless, if this is strike three or four, he's going away. It's nothing more than damage control at this point.
All the discussion aside, he needs to pay the price and suffer the consequences of his own actions, the disease, whatever. It's one thing for someone suffering from addiction to destroy their own life, and completely, absolutely different, than destroying someone else's life (someone else and their family too). He has to pay the price. I hope for his sake, this is rock bottom, and he makes the decision to get the help he needs and gets clean and sober.
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Said I was done but so much speculation I decided to look it up. If indeed this is the fourth:
60 days to 36 months jail/prison, fines $1,350-$10,000 ,3 yrs to lifetime license suspension [3yr min]
DUI Party plates [mandatory] ignition interlock [mandatory] alcohol assessment [mandatory]
Alcohol monitoring [mandatory with driving priviledges] He was .002 from them being slightly more severe
I obtained these matching figures from multiple sources.
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It's amazing what alcohol will cause a person to do. There is no way Aaron says the crap he said to the cop when he's sober. That was some brutal stuff. He called him ugly, which is pretty juvenile, but he also accused him of being a child molester ffs. I can't imagine what was going through his mind when he finally sobered up. Thank God and baby Jesus he didn't hurt or kill someone
If I was his attorney he would have been in rehab the next day along with issuing heart felt apologies to everyone involved. Show the court you're willing to get help. And actually follow through on it. Take 6 months off and work on the problem. It can be done.
Still thinks he’s the victim I’m sure. I hope they suspend him from racing for a long time!
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Still thinks he’s the victim I’m sure. I hope they suspend him from racing for a long time!
Absolutely. It's all part of the disease.
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As I said earlier in this thread sometimes one has to hit rock bottom to straighten oneself up. A little time in the clink might be good for him as a wake up call. My brother was in and out of rehab multiple times before he went to prison and that was his wake up call and he has been sober for years now. Rehab only does good for people that want help, not those forced into it. I have no sympathy for drunk driving because of other people's lives are put at risk because of one's actions. I've lost 2 of my best friends to drunk driving and in this day and age there is no excuse for it. Look what just happened to Johnny Gaudreau and his brother last fall because of drunk driving. So tragic and totally preventable. I'm also of the thought that we as people should be forgiving. If he serves his time, shows remorse and cleans himself up, he should be forgivin
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As I said earlier in this thread sometimes one has to hit rock bottom to straighten oneself up. A little time in the clink might be good for him as a wake up call. My brother was in and out of rehab multiple times before he went to prison and that was his wake up call and he has been sober for years now. Rehab only does good for people that want help, not those forced into it. I have no sympathy for drunk driving because of other people's lives are put at risk because of one's actions. I've lost 2 of my best friends to drunk driving and in this day and age there is no excuse for it. Look what just happened to Johnny Gaudreau and his brother last fall because of drunk driving. So tragic and totally preventable. I'm also of the thought that we as people should be forgiving. If he serves his time, shows remorse and cleans himself up, he should be forgivin
Excellent post. Thank you.
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i could be wrong but i didnt see the charge of driving while under suspension. if thats the case they gave him a break. could of been another charge.
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i could be wrong but i didnt see the charge of driving while under suspension. if thats the case they gave him a break. could of been another charge.
Go back to page 8 or around there. Officer said he was driving on a suspended license….
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I know he said it. But was he charged with it?
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Go back to page 8 or around there. Officer said he was driving on a suspended license….
When he ran his drivers license it said Suspended. 12 point Suspension. Driving on 12 point suspension is 1st degree misdemeanor that's automatic 3 days jail.
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I would suspect that after the way that entire incident went down, he would be charged with every violation and be given no breaks. But then again, who knows what happens after the camera turns off and behind closed doors.
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Absolutely. It's all part of the disease.
The only "disease" you can choose to be cured..
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A-A-Ron had a winner and a few on the board finishes to aid in his legal defense fund. And kudos the The Meadows for offering a work release program for drunks who threaten police officers. Wonder who is driving him there? Can’t imagine greyhound has a direct route to the Meadows. 😂
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The only "disease" you can choose to be cured..
So true...however, technically you are never "cured" so to speak. You always have the disease. You are simply "recovered" or "in recovery" in that you are clean and sober. It's kind of ironic that when a person is clean and sober, and hasn't drank for 5, 10, 20 years, or whatever, they still say, "I'm an alcoholic" or "I am a recovering alcoholic." I hope Aaron has hit rock bottom and makes the decision the get the help he needs and gets clean and sober.