Police: Man tried to run over Henderson officer

Published Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 | 3:10 p.m.

Updated Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 | 5:28 p.m.

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A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after police say he tried to run over Henderson police and paramedics this morning.

About 10:30 a.m., Henderson Police were called by the man's wife to 180 E. Delamar Drive, said police spokesman Todd Rasmussen. The wife said her husband, William Holmes, 39, was in the garage trying to commit suicide, he said.

A police officer arrived and approached the door, Rasmussen said. The officer watched as Holmes ran into the garage and jumped into a 4X4 Dodge pickup truck, then drove it across his property and through a metal gate into the neighborhood.

A Henderson police sergeant and another officer followed Holmes, who returned to his house and drove through the garage and into the backyard, police said. As he drove the truck toward an officer, the policeman fired at least once, but missed, Rasmussen said.

Holmes got out of the pickup and police tried using a Taser on him, but it was ineffective, Rasmussen said. By then, more officers arrived and arrested the man, he said.

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By bdover

Sept. 8, 2009

4:53 p.m.

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Glad Luke Morrison is on paid leave-he would have turned the guy into toast. The one good thing about being under suspicion of child rape. The perp is a lucky boy.
By joseph1922

Sept. 8, 2009

7:01 p.m.

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I cannot believe that the Henderson Police Department is still taking criticism from the citizens they protect. As for the ice cream truck driver, all he had to do was take the ticket and go to court, but no, he had to call his wife and make a big scene. He is laughing all the way to the bank with $700,000. As for the allegations against any police officer, they are just that. Remember judge not because you may be judged. As for bdover, maybe you should walk in a policeman's shoes and put your life on the line, and then in my opinion, you can judge them until then keep your nasty comments to yourself.
By bdover

Sept. 8, 2009

8:14 p.m.

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Hey Joe, cops get overpaid to meet possible hazardous duty. If nobody had guns, they'd make 30G a year dozing in their Tahoes writing occasional tickets. But because they might have some possible hazards, they make 60G easy, with the big pension and benefits. So they accepted the risk for the money. Period. If you want to make the easy money, then become a security guard.
By Tavro

Sept. 8, 2009

11:42 p.m.

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W.Holmes is a typical Wacko & Idiot local Fart.
By Stargazer5

Sept. 9, 2009

9:55 a.m.

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LV Sun, this man was arraigned and charges changed to avoiding an officer; you should update.
By spock

Sept. 9, 2009

11 p.m.

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Why does it take three Tahoes for every stop!