Clogged

Port of Sweet Grass, Montana, August 26, 2004:

Ron insists he didn't do it on purpose, but the toilet he left plugged after "nature called" at this border crossing in north-central Montana has him facing criminal charges.

Toole County authorities charged the New Jersey native with criminal mischief after a border agent accused him of intentionally clogging the toilet.

Ron said the clogged piping was completely unintentional, the result of an urgent, but natural bodily function.

"I've never been arrested before or anything like that [sic], and I get arrested for taking a dump," said Ron, the presidential candidate representing the Ronatarian Party.

Ron was returning to the States via Montana from a trip to Lethbridge, Alberta with three friends Wednesday. Port authorities stopped their car for what was apparently a random search. The car's driver -- Ron's running mate Brad -- was cited for illegally transporting mass quantities of alcohol across the international frontier. (He had failed to claim the trunk full of liquor as "Duty Free.")

Ron said he asked to use the bathroom while waiting for Brad.

A short time later, a port inspector discovered the toilet was clogged and threatened charges, Ron said.

John Tim, one of Ron's friends, said he couldn't believe it when border agents first threatened charges.

"I didn't think they were serious at first, I was just laughing so hard," he said.

Port Director Larry Overcast said he could not comment on the case.

Ron said he has hired an attorney and intends to fight the charge. "F*ck this bullsh*t," he said.

Posted by Bittle at August 26, 2004 11:37 AM

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