[Harp-L] Re: Popper arrested

["Marc Spilka" <marc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>From USATODAY

Blues Traveler's Popper arrested

Blues Traveler front man John Popper was not behind the wheel, but was
arrested when police found weapons and marijuana in his vehicle. .....

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Blues Traveler singer and harmonica player John Popper
was arrested after the vehicle he was riding in was clocked going 111 mph,
the Washington State Patrol said Wednesday. Popper, 39, was arrested Tuesday
afternoon on Interstate 90 near the Spokane/Lincoln county line, the
Washington State Patrol said.........

Inside the black Mercedes SUV, officers found a cache of weapons and a small
amount of marijuana, the Patrol said. A police dog searched the vehicle,
finding numerous hidden compartments containing four rifles, nine handguns
and a switchblade knife. Authorities also found a Taser and night vision
goggles. The vehicle was seized.

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Next time someone requests a survey asking what gear people carry around
with them to gigs maybe they can respond "I love Popper and emulate my gig
bag on his."  Drugs, guns, hell a Taser?  Who does he think he is, an NBA
player?  Paranoia is one thing, but come on.  I know a bunch of people on
this list hate his playing but I don't think anyone is stalking him.   Maybe
he's in a new movie, Don't Shoot the Harp Player.

marc spilka
los gatos, CA       (for Mr. Compton)