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Man charged with DUI in fatal head-on crash appears in court
UNLV student died two days after crash on Interstate 215
Mona Shield Payne / Special to the Sun
Vladimir Lagerev waits to be called by Justice of the Peace William D. Jansen during his arraignment Wednesday on felony DUI charges at the Regional Justice Center.
Published Wednesday, April 22, 2009 | 12:05 p.m.
Updated Wednesday, April 22, 2009 | 1 p.m.
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- Rebel Girls Mourn Lindsay Bennett (4-21-2009)
About 50 friends of Lindsay Bennett showed up in Justice Court hours before her funeral this morning to watch as the man charged with drunken driving in connection with her death appeared in court.
Vladimir Lagerev, 45, is being held in the Clark County Detention Center in lieu of $3,000 bail on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol with substantial bodily harm, felony reckless driving and driving without proof of insurance.
Police allege that Lagerev hit Bennett head-on about 9:30 p.m. April 15 while driving the wrong way on an offramp to Interstate 215 at Windmill Lane, according to an arrest report.
Bennett died two days later at University Medical Center. Her funeral service was held at 11 this morning at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Henderson.
The 7:30 a.m. hearing was postponed for several minutes while a Russian interpreter was found for Lagerev, and the hallway outside Justice of the Peace William Jansen’s courtroom filled with people.
Attorney Donn Ianuzi filed a motion to release Lagerev from the county jail on his own recognizance or under supervision, and Jansen rescheduled the hearing to 8 a.m. April 27 before Justice of the Peace Nancy Oesterle to give Deputy District Attorney Bruce Nelson time to file a response.
Nelson said after the hearing he would oppose the request and ask for higher bail, because he considers Lagerev a flight risk. Lagerev has family in Russia and is not a U.S. citizen, Nelson said.
Nelson added that by Monday, he should have the results of a blood alcohol test performed on Lagerev after the crash.
Photographer Mona Shield Payne contributed to this report.
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Thank Gawd his "Higher Power" and the 12-Step religion will make this all-better and make it go away. See people everything is fine and dandy. The "Higher Power" works, it really, really does. Now release this man so he can live his life in peace and thrive.
The ABSOLUTE FORGIVING POWER of Jesus has covered this man; send all man's justice system to Jesus and let this man go.
Welcome to America Vladimir,...At least your living arrangements will be bought and paid for for awhile,.....
It's been seven days since the accident and they still do not have the results of the blood alcohol test???
REJCO100-
YOU MUST BE KIDDING????
This isn't even his first offense with a DUI. And now he should have to learn! His stupidity has finally affected others.
He MURDERED a 18 year girl. And you think he should just be forgiven? Really? Would you feel the same if Lindsay was your daughter?
And to think they wanted to be able to wait until the next trial free and not in jail? What so he could get wasted and kill someone else? THAT is a great idea.
The wanton activities this man chooses to partake in do not even give him a minuscule right to attempt and justify his side. His barbaric attitude as well as hellion choices to drive drunk THREE TIMES require at the minimum a life sentence. I truly do believe his actions are some of the most unjustified I have ever seen, this burdensome man needs to be gone, for good. It is quite evident the man has no idea how to contain himself in any given situation. Three strikes you're out, it should be one when a D.U.I. comes into play, but three is the maximum I could ever imagine. $3,000 bail for murdering a young successful 18 year old girl with a wide future ahead of herself? I'm truly flabbergasted at these measly consequences, I want this man put to death. No doubt in my mind if this man is released on bail there will be plenty of vigilantes including myself. This punishment is absolutely absurd.
My heart goes out to the Bennett family. May the justice system put this creep away for a long, long time.
misslisa-youu tell him girl !
and
seriously REJCO100- like are youu stupid ? im not trying to be rude, but what if someone really close to you did because a drunk driver killed themm ? im pretty sure you wouldnt say oh just let him go. youuu would want to kill that person. this man is sick.
Look at the faces of the people in those pictures. You think they're going to settle with anything less than a death sentence? Like "ArmandMinci" said..if the law doesn't take care of him somebody will. & really a translator? clever way to stall for time? yeah think again because GUESS WHAT?! It gives us more time to round up MORE angry friends & family!! Sorry buddy you are sol
people...look....
there's a guy named nieman1 and rejco100 that do nothing with their lives than post stupid comments to get people to argue with them...so they can post more comments.
just ignore them.
I was in the courtroom. I looked the man who killed one of my close friends in the eye. It was one of the scariest moments I have ever encountered.
Because I am a Christian, I hope someday I will be strong enough to forgive him. However today just isn't that day.
Russian interpreter? BS, this guy speaks english. He's trying to milk the "no comprendez" sympathy ploy/defense.
Is the guy even legal?
How do you know he has prior DUI's? I haven't read that anywhere.
Are any of you familiar with the word "sarcasm"? Or is this really the best the U.S. education system has to offer? And you dont even need to learn it in school. I count a grand total of six inteligent comments, including the first two everyone is so quick to criticize. At this point voicing my own oppinion about this situation is meaningless. Besides, any decision will probably get tied up in legal dung and take at least a year or two.
On an unrelated note: what if his wife in Russia (visit) finds him dead at her return?
Perhaps I went to far posting the houses that this guy owns with address. From now on you guys can look the info up for yourselves here:
http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/a...
Its all public record just search under owner name. Or suspect name.
REJCO100, this man should not ever live in peace and THRIVE ever again! Lindsay was one of my good firends and if you ever think for a second that he should not be punished.. you are mistaken. Also, this is not his first offense. So first time, shame on him. Second time, punish him to a point of no return. LINDSAY deserves to have lived to her 19th birthday, BEYOND it! And because of this inconsiderate man, she and her family have been stripped of that. Do not disgrace her!!!
Again, where is there information about prior DUI arrests? I looked him up on Clark County's website and didn't find any prior DUI's. I wouldn't be surprised if he had priors, but where is the information?
WisEone, Are you for real , who cares what this Russians wife may find on a visit? It would be nice if this Russian was back in the USSR where he belongs with his wife. One thing is for sure the victim will never be a wife. Sarcasm get real.
stevem I see you have had encountered the stupidity of neiman1 as well.Thanks Bush for your recruit and ruining America.
Lindsay was an amazing girl. She will truly and forever be missed.
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I don't care if it was sarcasm or someone just being immature.
I do not think someone's death, especially not Lindsay's, should be a joke. at all.
Go cause fights on another, more light hearted subject, or if you want to argue, go to the politics. but don't do it here.
atomicblonde90, Oh, you don't know them and they WERE thousands of miles away; I see. What a HORRIFIC, never forgiving thing you have done.
atomicblonde90, Not me! I'm a Native. I have nothing to do with "Your way of life" or YOUR government, nothing!
Atomicblonde90,
What is your source for prior DUI's? I'd like some information on that please. Thanks
Vegas has the most deaths by DUI than almost anywhere...its kinda seems like the price of doing business.. its sad but there is like 3 DUI deaths in todays issue of the Sun ....I would say if you live in Vegas and you want liberal laws on alcohol this is the price... very sad.....I swear alcohol is the worst drug ever...... but we love it as a society
Dear Fred (and the others curious about DUI blood work):
On average, it can take several MONTHS for blood work to come from the crime lab in DUI cases, so a mere seven day delay is customary. I expect, given that this case resulted in a fatality and is therefore being charged as a felony, that the lab will expedite this test as much as possible, but I would be shocked if anyone has any results for at least another few weeks.
For one,to even think of asking for bail is a slap in the families face! 2 HE broke the law! No matter if he were visiting,liveing here whatever!And as for the blood tests,yes it has already been expidited.But its not like the tv,it does take a bit of time.As for this man,let him sit and stew and come to his terms of his actions.He has a very bright future here in the US.Liveing in one of our fine fenced comunities!We can only hope its for a very very long time too!!!!
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First of all, let me just remind all of you, that ALL OF US are immigrants in this country, except "Native American" people. Even if you were born in this country - your parents or grandparents immigrated here some time ago. Why wouldn't we (all of us - russians, italians, spanish, germans, irish and so on) go back to our NATIVE countries? So, let's stop this "Russian Immigrant" BS. That's kind of discrimination by nationality btw, and it's illegal.
I'm not trying to say, that he's innocent. Yes, he made a tragical mistake that leaded to the death of Lindsey, but you know what - i looked at the pictures of this accident and i have a question: at what speed was SHE driving?! Look at those cars! He physically would not be able to accelerate to any speed to create SUCH a collision!
BTW, did anyone take HER blood test? I'm not saying that she was drunk, but let's be objective.
Now, something interesting... I saw "her mourning friends", their faces when they went to buy some donuts before the hearing - almost ALL OF THEM were SMILING!!! And only when reporters told them to line up and make sad faces they started to "cry". "Lindsey's Friends", you need to play naturally, if you want someone to believe you... Stop this circus!
Lindsey's REAL friends: I'm REALLY sorry guys that this happened to her... Looks like she was a really nice girl...
You know guys, there is a saying: "every stick has TWO ends", WE HAVE TO be objective in this situation, and if someone makes a mistake - we have to let him be judged by justice.
Man never had a DUI, it's 100%. Checked.
And my final question: how many of you haven't EVER had ANY drinks before driving? I even can bet - at least 90% (minimum) of people living in this town WERE drinking and driving, but were just lucky enough not to get in situation like this or get caught by the police...
WTF - a $3000 bail for KILLING someone????????? What in the hell is the matter with this country - when are the citizens gonna wake up and start fighting back?? And now to boot we have to pay for a RUSSIAN interpreter - what next- are the taxpayers gonna have to pay a russian chef to prepare his jailhouse meals? This nonsense with foreigners living and working here and not even being able to communicate in the language this country has adopted as it's 'common language' (example - when I went to school our classes were taught in English and English was a SUBJECT we studied).... when is this madness going to end? This creep should be deported asap - get the drunk russian out of this country - we don't need him - we don't want him - and that would be one less drunk on the road and one less prisoner we have to support.
Admin Angel,
First, it is not illegal to voice an opinion that immigrants return to their homeland. This is free speech and is protected under the Constitution. It is only illegal for employers/police/business etc. to discriminate based on race/ethnicity so you already don't know what you're talking about.
Second, the speed limit on the freeway is 65mph and one can usually safely presume that oncoming traffic is non-existent. The curve of the offramp would prevent freeway drivers from seeing him until he actually merged into freeway facing traffic. My neighbor was on the offramp and witnessed the accident. He went flying past her and did not even brake. What are your credentials to suggest what damage a head on collision with at least one of the cars going 65mph would look like? Go here and educate your ignorant self. http://www.car-accidents.com/head-on-col...
Not that anyone owes you proof of their grief or anguish, but it could be entirely likely that friends were reliving happy times or exchanging memories as often occurs at memorials.
Also, it is unfathomable and unexcusable to drink and drive. I don't know why you think this is a common thing, but in my circle of friends, family, colleagues there is no excuse for this. Everyone knows that driving under the influence had deadly consequences. It sounds like your circle of people must be as ignorant as you are.
I disagree, Admin Angel - to say "Why wouldn't we all go back to our NATIVE country".....well, regardless of where my grandparents came from America IS my native country - it's where I was born and raised - I have no dual citizenship with Poland or any other country so to ask why I wouldn't 'go back' is pure nonsense. My grandparents may have been immigrants but I'm certainly not an immigrant - your supposition is ludicrous. If this guy is granted bail he will most likely be out of here so fast your head would spin - after all Russia IS HIS native country -
Now its just getting funny. And before angrily replying on that one sentence: I have no sick humor of what happened that night; what I laugh at is all the flaming going on and less and less people are talking about the accident.
K was right: a person is smart, people are dumb.
I see no problem posting my oppinion on the subject, as henderson pointed out: it is protected by the constitution. And the only reason this is so popular is because the victim was a young woman. I am also glad someone pointed out how long blood tests take.
My stance on the subject: to go and drive when you are that hammered is irresponsible in the least, and revenge-worthy in the most. How he survived is beyond me. But the simple truth is this young lady died, and there is nothing that can change that. I would think it should be the family that decides his fate, but que sera sera.
To theWisEone,
I just want to correct you on one point, the fact that the victim was so young is truly tragic, but I think the main reason that people are so passionate about this particular accident is because most of us drive these freeways every day.
The thought that someone could enter an offramp is truly one of the scariest thoughts imagineable because nobody is expecting it, there is no way for us to guard against it, it makes us all vulnerable.
I can tell you that he must have been really hammered because he made no attempt to even brake or slow down. Truly frightening!
Reading all the comments make me feel that no one think about that guy who you are looking at on that picture.
Does he look like a drunk? No
I agree 90% of drivers in LV, if not more driving while intoxicated, and high and don't even try to tell me you don't think so.
If Vladimir got on that ramp (and I am 100% sure he was not hammered) it is going to be other individuals who will get confused on that intersection. To prevent that something should be done.
Also, he is US Citizen... stop bringing up heritage. US country of immigrants admit that. Immigrants who trying 100 times harder. He earned to be here, to work, to provide for his family, for his little girl who is only 1 years old. What happened is tragic and no one in this World going to be able to punish that guy more than himself.
He is kind, loving man who made very big mistake who right now will do anything, most likely give his life away to bring that girl back, if that would be possible.
Life didn't stop. Sadness and grief on both sides. Vladimir never going to be the same person again. Living your life knowing that someone dead because of you is not easy.
He is not a monster, he is just a guy who made a biggest mistake in his life.
henderson: _off-ramp_ - it's not 65Mph, there - it's 45 btw, this accident hapened on the exit ramp from highway.
about immigrant thing - how would you take if one of REAL owners of this land, Native Americans, would tell your parents - "go to your homeland!"? another question - did your ancestors when they came to this land speak any of local tribe's language (Pauite or Anasazi or any other). And actually looks like YOU don't know what you are talking about - try to call a black guy/girl on the street "ni***r" - i'll see how it'll be (as you said) "only illegal for employers/police/business etc. to discriminate based on race/ethnicity" when he/she will sue you for that.
I never said, that it's excusable to drink and drive, i said, that 90% of people in this town are drinking and driving. If you and your friends don't do so and you are such a rare exception - i'm truly glad for you (if REALLY so). If I wanna have a couple of drinks at some bar - i'll better take a cab after that, than drive myself. So, your thoughts don't give you any right to say, that i'm (or people around me) ignorant.
azsk8fan: i have to dissagree with you man... as I said - America is a country of immigrants. We all live on Native American's land, and nobody asked them if we're welcome to do this. It's even opposite - this land were conquered. So, even if you were born and raised here - you are still an immigrant, in a few generations, but still.
yes, Vladimir was not responsible when he decided to drive after drinking. And this is VERY tragical, because this leaded to the death of this young girl, Lindsey. But we still don't know his blood test results. What i'm saying - WE HAVE TO BE OBJECTIVE.
Admin Angel,
POINT 1 - You just make stuff up and hope everyone believes you. The collision did not occur on the offramp. They collided on the beltway in the number 3 travel lane where the speed limit is 65mph.
Point 2 - I have not personally interjected race into this issue, I was just pointing out that it is not illegal (as you claim) to voice your opinion or suggest immigrants go home.
Point 3 - Anyone can sue anyone else for any reason at all. That doesn't mean a law has been broken. Furthermore, I cannot think of a single lawsuit in existence that resembles the scenario you explained. While doing what you suggest may be incredibly stupid, it is not against the law, you will not go to jail, and you will most definitely not be sued either, although it could happen.
I'm sure you're friends with the driver that did this, maybe you're even drinking buddies.
I'm not sure what's worse, entering the freeway offramp and killing a girl while sober, or doing it while drunk? We'll know which kind of stupid he is real soon.
Ustour - Why are you saying he is a citizen when the NHP has already said he's not.
One more comment I forgot to mention in my previous post
Point 4 - I don't mind your broken English, I actually praise your efforts to learn the language. A lot of immigrants don't even make that effort so snaps to you. However you need to quit saying "tragical."
It's just tragic.
henderson
Do you know what is Mass Media and the Power of that Tool?
Well, consider yourself as a Victim or Requite. You don't know the truth, but already fighting on the side which you were involuntarily mobilized. Think about it.
1. Vladimir US Citizen, 100% check it with NHP
2. The car, he was driving, was insured
Why am I saying it? Because I know.
And hey, I am an immigrant myself and worked very hard to learn English.
How many other languages you are fluent in? If non, it is fine with me, but be nice to people who trying, and cut that IMMIGRANT theme off. Enough.
Ustour,
1. Maybe he is a citizen, the newspaper says he isn't.
2. I didn't even mention insurance, I'm more annoyed by the drunk/stupid driving - whichever it turns out to be.
3. I really didn't need you to tell me you're not from here, it was really obvious in reading your posts. Props to you also for learning the language. I truly mean that, I understand English is hard to learn. I personally don't speak fluently in any other language, but if I were to move to another country I would do as you and learn the language first.
henderson
just to let you know - i don't drink, so you can keep your snaps.
but anyways, thanks for correcting me. But now i'm really curious about your answer to ustour :) So, how many languages do YOU speak? You probably even forgot you native language - language of your nationality. Or there is a new nationality - "american"? Huh?
And to keep it clear - if you would carefully read what i wrote here, you probably will finally understand (i still have a hope that you are able to see whole situation, not only that he's "stupid") that i'm not saying that Vladimir is innocent in this TRAGIC accident, but only thing i'm asking everyone about - GUYS, BE OBJECTIVE IN THIS CASE!
Yes, Lindsey is dead... It's really terrible, especially for her family and REAL friends... But no one can bring her back now... And I agree with ustours, that Vladimir would do anything to bring her back if there was any chance to do that...
Admin,
I'm just going to end by saying this to you, you've lied repeatedly on this blog. I've called you out on several lies that you've told and you've not even defended one of them.
1)You've lied about free speech being illegal
2)You had the nerve to criticize the victim and even suggested that she was speeding and should be tested for dui.
3)You refuse to state your credentials for knowing what headon impact looks like at 65mph
4)You lied about the accident occuring on the offramp when it occurred on the beltway in the 3rd travel lane
5)You criticize the people in mourning for smiling or laughing, suggesting they couldn't really be friends, as if it has anything to do with anything.
As it stands now you are just a liar. If you care to defend some of your lies, or admit some of your factual errors I might have a little respect. By the way, I'm in America, I speak English. If I ever decide to leave the country I will learn another language.
Henderson,
you call me liar?!
1) you call "free speech" a frase "immigrants, go home" being an immigrant. I called illegal discrimination by nationality which actually is.
2) I do not criticize the victim, I've just asked a normal question - was her blood tested for alcohol and at what speed she was driving? If she would stay alive, but Vladimir died then what? Who would get blamed? I just want to know OBJECTIVE FACTS. Not the circus reporters showed.
I didn't know her personally, but looking at her picture and reading FACTS about her - she was a nice, perspective girl with a big future. She should live! This tragedy shouldn't happen...
3) read carefully this article (above): "Police allege that Lagerev hit Bennett head-on about 9:30 p.m. April 15 while driving the wrong way on an OFFRAMP to Interstate 215 at Windmill Lane, according to an arrest report."
And because this collision happened OFFRAMP I'm wondering - why it looks like BOTH cars were driving 65mph or 1 of them were speeding?
4) Read 3... and stop making up facts.
5) I do not criticize people REALLY mourning - I really understand them... I've lost some really close friends in my life and I know how it is...
This why i criticize others, who came to court playing that they are mourning! If you loose a close friend - you WOUN'T BE ABLE TO SMILE! I know it on my own experience.
So, don't call me a liar - i'm not. When smart people will read this "conversation" they will see who really is a liar.
And it's too sad, that somebody tries to speculate on the death of this girl... Lindsey, forgive them...
Again,
1)You're wrong, IT'S NOT ILLEGAL to suggest that immigrants should go home. For the record I have never said that, nor do I believe it's true. Wonderful people have migrated here from other countries that make great contributions to our society. I'm sorry you can't be one of them.
2)If she lived and he died, it would still be his fault and he would be a victim of his own stupidity. It would have been better and more fair if it worked out that way. I don't get your point. I'm sure the autopsy will include a toxicology test, but there's certainly no reason to believe the victim was at fault. The notion is ridiculous.
3 & 4) You are wrong, they didn't collide on the offramp. Again, how do you know what two cars colliding at 65mph is supposed to look like, credentials please? The collision occurred in the number 3 travel lane on the beltway - here is one of my sources: http://www.klas-tv.com/Global/story.asp?... - see the first sentence in paragraph 3. I don't make up facts.
5)You are not the judge of what someone "really in grief" should look like. It is different for everyone.
Also, you're still a liar.
To the clown that's pretending to be admin; American is a nationality, been that way for 233 years.
I've said this before..im saying it again.
This guy is still breathing and Lindsay's life has been snuffed out. NO ONE HAS ANY RIGHT NOW TO compare what happened to him and the poor girl. Anyone attempting to elicit pity from readers for this guy, im tellin ya (admin and ustour!), its not goin to happen. BEING DEAD is not the same as BEING ALIVE!
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Hello! My name is Jury. I worry very much because of this incident. There is no saying as it is heavy now to a family of the lost girl. I understand as close all it its friends and acquaintances worry. To my own son almost 3 years... Vladimir - that Russian which operated the second car, and his family is mine friends. Round this incident it is a lot of emotions, as it is clear, but it would be desirable to listen more facts. If the person is guilty - it should be punished, punished under laws U.S.A. It is necessary that the truth would triumph, your friend, but what does she look like? should even if be punished If I am ready to agree with punishment of the friend I wish to know all:
- The information from the police official report
- Who made it and whether the father could lost to affect its maintenance, after all it, I heard, the policeman (I ask me to forgive, but justice is justice)
- was carried out the analysis on the alcohol maintenance in blood of the girl
- how many alcohol sends in Vladimir's blood (standard units and as it corresponds with norm)
- in what condition a road covering, street illumination and signs in a place of accident (whether it could affect a situation)
- was participants of incident have been fastened
- were their cars in good repair
- has possibility Vladimir's wife to receive the information which to it it is authorised to know under the law
I do not wish to offend memory of this girl, I only wish to address to all. Vladimir was always the silent and nice person.
- do the city authorities know about slogans like "Russian be cleaned"
- Those who says such things know that propagation hatred is punished under the law of U.S.A.
If on a russian place there was a mexican or afro - american, would dare protesting to write "afro - americans and mexicans - be cleaned"?
Strongly I doubt, after all I have lived in New-York for 5 years. So let's respect the law and each other.
I do not wish to offend memory of this girl, I only wish to address to all. Vladimir was always the silent and nice person.
When I have learnt that there was I have thought: "everybody only not it", but already you will change nothing and from it it is very heavy. Hard times have now come. I do not ask you to forgive, the Lord learns though to forgive us. I ask to show attention and mercy to each other. And I very much would want that all was frankly.
I'm quite certain no one in this conversation could care the minuscule bit if Vladimir was the "nice silent" kind of person. His social status does not have any effect towards his drunk, irresponsible driving. He drove drunk, and murdered a successful young girl. Just to top it off--he went the WRONG WAY on the 215. Come on...
I don't understand how one can, with a straight face, request a toxicology be done on the victim. It's not as though we're all scratching our heads wondering what the cause of this vehicular homocide is. The cause is well known, someone was driving the wrong way on the freeway. Drunk or sober, there's the reason, turns out he was drunk and he will pay for his crimes. Suggesting that poor girl could have done anything to prevent her own murder is truly criminal. It doesn't matter how good of repair your car is in when you crash head on into someone. Why is it always the drunks that live? Also, Jury, no offense intended when I tell you that I understood very little of your comment, but clearly you are trying to find ways to blame the victim who had her entire promising life ahead of her. Shame on you.
Good pointt ArmandMince,
The Hillside Strangler (ted bundy) was handsome and charming!
the comments that have been made on this story are absolutely ridiculous. can we please just focus on the fact that we have lost a beautiful young lady. The man charged with this murder will have something to think about the rest of his life. He will probably tell his daughter, when she is old enough, his story to prevent her from drinking and driving and repeating the same mistake he did. It is a horrific situation for all families involved and people commenting on this website should have respect for the families involved and leave the politics, name-calling, and wrong facts out of here. What if this happened to your family and you were reading all these comments?!?!
The Police and Court system need to do their job and keep Vladimir Lagerev in Custody for a long time, if nothing else for his own Safty.Mr Lagerev does not Get to Run away from this,, So he needs to sit in Custody.. I find it verry ironic a week later a police dies in a DUI and the story looks like this....
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/may...
Wheres the felony charge of DUI alcohol causing death in Lindsays Case amung others?