Bubba in the slammer
Yep, SX hero James Stewart has been taken into custody for using red and blue flashing lights – procured from a flea market -- on the dashboard of his carTwo-time AMA supercross champion James ‘Bubba’ Stewart has been arrested on charges of impersonating a police officer Monday near his home in central Florida.
A spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol said Stewart, 25, was driving a black 2008 Toyota Tundra in Osceola County when he approached a car containing two off-duty Florida state troopers and an off-duty Osceola County sheriff's deputy.
Police said Stewart turned on red-and-blue flashing lights on his dashboard and the off-duty officers pulled to the side of the road. When the truck pulled alongside their vehicle, one of the troopers in the car identified himself as law enforcement, and Stewart sped off, police said.
The off-duty trooper phoned 911, and a short time later Stewart was pulled over at Orlando International Airport. Stewart and his passenger, 44-year-old Quinalt Thames Jehrrod, were arrested. Police said they found the lights in Jehrrod's luggage.
Apparently, Stewart told officers he bought the lights at a flea market.
Stewart was charged with impersonating a police officer and Jehrrod was charged with tampering with evidence. Stewart's truck was also seized.
Both Stewart and Jehrrod posted bond and were released from the Orange County Jail on Tuesday morning.
Last weekend, Stewart was fourth in the latest AMA supercross round in Toronto -- the same position he holds in this year’s standings.
Can you think of any other motorcycle stars who have ended up in the clink in the last 20 years? Post your thoughts in the comments below.
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