Bouknight charged with evading responsibility, interfering with police and more

[Chief00]

James was wrong but UConn police in some cases don’t have the training or experience to arrest kids from the hood without escalating the situation. Chief has spent time teaching his kids how to react and keep their mouth shout unless asked something and not appear as a physical threat and facing not running from the situation.

 

[scuba lou]

James was wrong but UConn police in some cases don’t have the training or experience to arrest kids from the hood without escalating the situation. Chief has spent time teaching his kids how to react and keep their mouth shout unless asked something and not appear as a physical threat.

Dude....

 

[pj]

UConn basketball freshman James Bouknight turns himself in on warrant; charged with fleeing police, driving without license

UConn men’s basketball player James Bouknight has been charged by police after crashing a vehicle on campus and fleeing an officer, according to campus police. Bouknight, a 19-year-old freshm…

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A police officer witnessed a vehicle “traveling at a high rate of speed” at about 1:32 a.m. Sept. 27 before hearing screeching tires and witnessing the vehicle crash into a street sign at the intersection of Royce Circle and Wilbur Cross Way, according to a police report. The officer approached the vehicle and Bouknight got out, telling police he did not have any identification, the report continued.

When the officer asked a second time for identification, Bouknight took off and ran, the report stated. Officers canvassed the area and witnessed someone matching Bouknight’s description enter a residence hall but were unable to track him down. Records showed that Bouknight also entered that hall during the same time frame. The UConn freshman has since provided a sworn written statement admitting to his actions, the report states.

Sounds like Ted Kennedy at Chappaquiddick, only without the dead body. Evading the drunk driving charge.

 

[mauconnfan]

UConn basketball freshman James Bouknight turns himself in on warrant; charged with fleeing police, driving without license

UConn men’s basketball player James Bouknight has been charged by police after crashing a vehicle on campus and fleeing an officer, according to campus police. Bouknight, a 19-year-old freshm…

www.courant.com

A police officer witnessed a vehicle “traveling at a high rate of speed” at about 1:32 a.m. Sept. 27 before hearing screeching tires and witnessing the vehicle crash into a street sign at the intersection of Royce Circle and Wilbur Cross Way, according to a police report. The officer approached the vehicle and Bouknight got out, telling police he did not have any identification, the report continued.

When the officer asked a second time for identification, Bouknight took off and ran, the report stated. Officers canvassed the area and witnessed someone matching Bouknight’s description enter a residence hall but were unable to track him down. Records showed that Bouknight also entered that hall during the same time frame. The UConn freshman has since provided a sworn written statement admitting to his actions, the report states.

1:32am crashing into signs, running away? Deserves everything he gets. This is ridiculous and needs to be addressed unlike many other minor incidents in the past. Geez what the hell is he thinking.

 

[ctchamps]

. Don’t run! He gets charged for speeding and possibly driving without a license/failure to carry but nothing more if he doesn’t run. Those are mail in tickets with no court date. The fact that it’s not being swept under the rug is his own damn fault.

Unfortunately he didn't know that. Unfortunately he thought he couldn't be identified. Unfortunately he's like most kids his age. He'll either learn from it or not.

The big thing is he could have been hurt badly and was fortunate it didn't happen. A woman in our neighborhood just passed after 40 years of being paralyzed from the neck down and only semi conscious. She was in her early twenties when it happened. Her driver friend walked out of the car without a scratch. Her mom and brothers provided her with the best care available. But that's a real hit show compared to this small bit of drama.

 

[QDOG5]

Nearly all freshmen, away from home for the first time, make immature, foolish mistakes.
Not asking for any special treatment for James but the vibe Chief got early on when I became aware of the situation, was that the cop seemed to enjoy throwing the entire book at James when one minor charge on a minor incident would do.
To answer a poster’s question. No this wouldn’t happen at a school we are trying to be competitive with (Duke, UK, UNC, FL, LSU, TX). I will let others decide if that’s a problem. Chief has his opinion.

Chief, your are a true jock sniffer. You intimate that the cop was over zealous and the incident would have been swept under the rug at all the other schools that are sleazy and cheat. The kid did something wrong and caught. Hopefully he will learn from it and move on. Are you suggesting that it would be better if the cop did nothing and casually sent him on his merry way? Just because others might be doing it doesn't make it right. Recalibrate your moral compass Chiefy.

 

[Husky25]

UConn basketball freshman James Bouknight turns himself in on warrant; charged with fleeing police, driving without license

UConn men’s basketball player James Bouknight has been charged by police after crashing a vehicle on campus and fleeing an officer, according to campus police. Bouknight, a 19-year-old freshm…

www.courant.com

A police officer witnessed a vehicle “traveling at a high rate of speed” at about 1:32 a.m. Sept. 27 before hearing screeching tires and witnessing the vehicle crash into a street sign at the intersection of Royce Circle and Wilbur Cross Way, according to a police report. The officer approached the vehicle and Bouknight got out, telling police he did not have any identification, the report continued.

When the officer asked a second time for identification, Bouknight took off and ran, the report stated. Officers canvassed the area and witnessed someone matching Bouknight’s description enter a residence hall but were unable to track him down. Records showed that Bouknight also entered that hall during the same time frame. The UConn freshman has since provided a sworn written statement admitting to his actions, the report states.

18 year old panicked and showed immediate remorse. This should go away with a slap on the wrist and a one game suspension.

 

[MattMang23]

Unfortunately he didn't know that. Unfortunately he thought he couldn't be identified. Unfortunately he's like most kids his age. He'll either learn from it or not.

I get that. I don’t expect people to know which tickets are mail in fines and which require court appearances. I do expect people to know that you shouldn’t run from the police, though. Either way, what’s done is done. He just needs to pay his penance, learn and move on.

 

[Bonk]

Unfortunately he didn't know that. Unfortunately he thought he couldn't be identified. Unfortunately he's like most kids his age. He'll either learn from it or not.

The big thing is he could have been hurt badly and was fortunate it didn't happen. A woman in our neighborhood just passed after 40 years of being paralyzed from the neck down and only semi conscious. She was in her early twenties when it happened. Her driver friend walked out of the car without a scratch. Her mom and brothers provided her with the best care available. But that's a real hit show compared to this small bit of drama.

I'm not suggesting alcohol was involved, but if it was maybe he was right to run?

Again I'm not suggesting he was drinking, what it seems like is he got very scared and didn't think his actions through immediately.

 

[superjohn]

Sounds like Ted Kennedy at Chappaquiddick, only without the dead body. Evading the drunk driving charge.

What???

 

[ctchamps]

I get that. I don’t expect people to know which tickets are mail in fines and which require court appearances. I do expect people to know that you shouldn’t run from the police, though. Either way, what’s done is done. He just needs to pay his penance, learn and move on.

Your expectations are less cynical than mine when it comes to how people should behave.

 

[husky429]

James was wrong but UConn police in some cases don’t have the training or experience to arrest kids from the hood without escalating the situation. Chief has spent time teaching his kids how to react and keep their mouth shout unless asked something and not appear as a physical threat and facing not running from the situation.

Police don't have adequate training to arrest anyone without escalating the situation. I've advocated for police to go to the same training teachers' do because of this at the capitol before--especially schools SROs and campus police.

Let's not make it about race Chief. All kids are idiots, doesn't matter where they're from or if they're some shade of brown.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

. Don’t run! He gets charged for speeding and possibly driving without a license/failure to carry but nothing more if he doesn’t run. Those are mail in tickets with no court date. The fact that it’s not being swept under the rug is his own damn fault.

Lets be honest here, it was probably the right decision (as messed up as that sounds), because at that time of night on a Friday night he was most likely drinking. Running away is way better than failing a breathalyzer and getting a DUI.

 

[Husky25]

I'm not suggesting alcohol was involved, but if it was maybe he was right to run?

Again I'm not suggesting he was drinking, what it seems like is he got very scared and didn't think his actions through immediately.

Then why bring it up? I don't think it is very responsible.

 

[ctchamps]

I'm not suggesting alcohol was involved, but if it was maybe he was right to run?

Again I'm not suggesting he was drinking, what it seems like is he got very scared and didn't think his actions through immediately.

It could be that but it doesn't have to be. What goes on in our minds during a crisis is often anything but rational.

 

[MattMang23]

Lets be honest here, it was probably the right decision (as messed up as that sounds), because at that time of night on a Friday night he was most likely drinking. Running away is way better than failing a breathalyzer and getting a DUI.

I mean, I wasn’t gonna make that leap. But yeah, obviously the penalties are less severe were that the case so in a save-your-own-skin kinda way, yes, running would probably be the right call. It’s less moral though, of course.

 

[UconnFanNVa]

I mean, I wasn’t gonna make that leap. But yeah, obviously the penalties are less severe were that the case so in a save-your-own-skin kinda way, yes, running would probably be the right call. It’s less moral though, of course.

If drunk yes, the charges are lessor. However, in today climate I'm not even moving without the police's permission. With all the people being shot, this kid running was incredibly stupid and he's lucky this cop wasn't afraid and trigger happy.

 

[tjhusky]

Look, someone told him he needed to get to the cafeteria ASAP because they were almost out of bacon, jalapeño, Mac and cheese.
Who here wouldn't do the same?

 

[ctchamps]

Look, someone told him he needed to get to the cafeteria ASAP because they were almost out of bacon, jalapeño, Mac and cheese.
Who here wouldn't do the same?

Let's not make this about weed. We have a good thing going with alcohol.

 

[Chief00]

Chief, your are a true jock sniffer. You intimate that the cop was over zealous and the incident would have been swept under the rug at all the other schools that are sleazy and cheat. The kid did something wrong and caught. Hopefully he will learn from it and move on. Are you suggesting that it would be better if the cop did nothing and casually sent him on his merry way? Just because others might be doing it doesn't make it right. Recalibrate your moral compass Chiefy.

You need to read my post and let my words not your emotion represent what Chief said. For example, I did not say the cop should do nothing or not charge him for A violation. 5 or 6 charges is overkill.

 

[EROCK CONN]

When the officer asked a second time for identification, Bouknight took off and ran, the report stated. Officers canvassed the area and witnessed someone matching Bouknight’s description enter a residence hall but were unable to track him down. Records showed that Bouknight also entered that hall during the same time frame. The UConn freshman has since provided a sworn written statement admitting to his actions, the report states.

Can't wait to see this quickness on the court

 

[Chief00]

Nearly all freshmen, away from home for the first time, make immature, foolish mistakes.
Not asking for any special treatment for James but the vibe Chief got early on when I became aware of the situation, was that the cop seemed to enjoy throwing the entire book at James when one minor charge on a minor incident would do.
To answer a poster’s question. No this wouldn’t happen at a school we are trying to be competitive with (Duke, UK, UNC, FL, LSU, TX). I will let others decide if that’s a problem. Chief has his opinion.

Chief’s first “Dislike” from @EROCK CONN. Chief is going to get a lot of those!

 

[UCDaveD]

This will end up a big nothing-burger. Sit for a game and move on.

 

[Chief00]

Police don't have adequate training to arrest anyone without escalating the situation. I've advocated for police to go to the same training teachers' do because of this at the capitol before--especially schools SROs and campus police.

Let's not make it about race Chief. All kids are idiots, doesn't matter where they're from or if they're some shade of brown.

With all due respect, there’s a whole other World beyond the borders of Granby.

 

[auror]

You need to read my post and let my words not your emotion represent what Chief said. For example, I did not say the cop should do nothing or not charge him for A violation. 5 or 6 charges is overkill.

He got the additional charges when he ran, they weren't going to be there until the kid escalated the situation himself.

 

[CbbisGreat]

Fact: If you run from police they are going to throw the book at you. Never run or hinder police.The young man needs to learn this lesson . I believe a suspension to be in order. This will reinforce that this behavior will not be tolerated,

 

[Husky25]

Lets be honest here, it was probably the right decision (as messed up as that sounds), because at that time of night on a Friday night he was most likely drinking. Running away is way better than failing a breathalyzer and getting a DUI.

Stop. There is a zero tolerance law for those under 21. A former UConn football player recently wrote about it.

Think about it. "[College Campus] police in some cases don’t have the training or experience to arrest kids from the hood... (Don't even get me started on that)," but they can pick up on the slightest indication of when drugs or alcohol are at play.

After a month long investigation, I would think they'd have charged him with something alcohol/drug related. My point is that there is no reason to speculate on unsubstantiated charges after they've been filed.

 

[EROCK CONN]

Chief’s first “Dislike” from @EROCK CONN. Chief is going to get a lot of those!

It may have been the first but it was a mistake....corrected.

 

[bendm]

whatever UConn's equivalent to social probation and a 2 game suspension. he'd be lucky not to get suspended from school.

 

[huskymedic]

1:32am crashing into signs, running away? Deserves everything he gets. This is ridiculous and needs to be addressed unlike many other minor incidents in the past. Geez what the hell is he thinking.

On a Friday night in the middle of Storrs Center.