Man Hurls Phones, Causes $2K Store Damage

Smokin' Ace · 05-14-2004, 02:06 PM

Temper, temper!!!!! How many of us wanted to do this??? Bahahahahaha!!!

Man Hurls Phones, Causes $2K Store Damage
Man Angry at Verizon Hurls Phones Across Store, Causing More Than $2,000 in Damage

The Associated Press

FARGO, N.D. May 14, 2004 — A man who said he was fed up with his cellular phone service went to a Fargo mall and started hurling phones across a store, striking an employee and causing more than $2,000 in damage, authorities said.
Jason Perala, 22, of Fargo, told The Forum newspaper that he planned only to yell at employees at Verizon Wireless.

"Then I just lost it," he said. "I just started grabbing computers and phones and throwing them. I just destroyed the place. ... I kind of regret that I did it, but I hope my message got across."

Police said Perala took off his shirt and put on safety glasses before throwing around computers, phones and other items.

One employee was struck in the shoulder by a phone before he and other workers dashed into an office, locked the door and called police, Sgt. Kevin Volrath said. Other businesses in the West Acres mall lowered their steel security gates during Thursday's incident.

Perala was arrested without incident and jailed on charges of felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor simple assault.

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**Kool Breeze** · 05-14-2004, 02:29 PM

While tossing the phones and computers across the store, its being reported that Perala was screaming repeatedly "Can you hear me now?"

**Azhe'ni** · 05-14-2004, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kool Breeze

While tossing the phones and computers across the store, its being reported that Perala was screaming repeatedly "Can you hear me now?"

LMFAO!!!

wyo_rose · 05-14-2004, 05:01 PM

Singing Otter · 05-14-2004, 05:11 PM

rotflmao!!!

wyo_rose · 05-15-2004, 08:49 AM

Anyway, once I quit laughing at KoolBreeze I can relate to that guy. Ever since I got on the family plan my phone bill has been astronomical. I could be buying a second new car with the amount I shell out every month. Plus our service is terrible. The 'can you hear me now' guy hasn't made it to Wyoming yet.

And every single commercial about those high bills describes me to a "T". Especially the screaming(!), the ripping up of the bill, and the couples that say, "YOU!".

**drinkingfromysaucer2** · 05-15-2004, 05:54 PM

:rating10:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kool Breeze

While tossing the phones and computers across the store, its being reported that Perala was screaming repeatedly "Can you hear me now?"

Safety Goggles...must know someone he thinks would throw stuff back at him...

:Shocked at the bill :33: YOU!!!!!! (even w/the employee discount) YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Employee runs into room & locks it,tells everyone...he always gets like this when he is hungry!!!

ShadowHawk · 05-15-2004, 10:00 PM

BUWAHAHAHAHAHA! Kool Breeze Good One!

:lol2:

Smokin' Ace · 05-17-2004, 11:22 AM

That is funny as all get out, KB!!

05-17-2004, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kool Breeze

While tossing the phones and computers across the store, its being reported that Perala was screaming repeatedly "Can you hear me now?"

*roflmfao* too funny :rofl2:

~+~Heya~+~ · 05-17-2004, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kool Breeze

While tossing the phones and computers across the store, its being reported that Perala was screaming repeatedly "Can you hear me now?"

thats what the article was called in the paper too!

crazy azz chimooks! :Chatter

05-17-2004, 10:27 PM

**tradish_wiyan** · 05-25-2004, 05:36 PM

OMG ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!

How many of us would like to do that??? Thats too crazy!!!!!!!!!!!

05-14-2004, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,088	Man Hurls Phones, Causes $2K Store Damage Temper, temper!!!!! How many of us wanted to do this??? Bahahahahaha!!! Man Hurls Phones, Causes $2K Store Damage Man Angry at Verizon Hurls Phones Across Store, Causing More Than $2,000 in Damage The Associated Press FARGO, N.D. May 14, 2004 — A man who said he was fed up with his cellular phone service went to a Fargo mall and started hurling phones across a store, striking an employee and causing more than $2,000 in damage, authorities said. Jason Perala, 22, of Fargo, told The Forum newspaper that he planned only to yell at employees at Verizon Wireless. "Then I just lost it," he said. "I just started grabbing computers and phones and throwing them. I just destroyed the place. ... I kind of regret that I did it, but I hope my message got across." Police said Perala took off his shirt and put on safety glasses before throwing around computers, phones and other items. One employee was struck in the shoulder by a phone before he and other workers dashed into an office, locked the door and called police, Sgt. Kevin Volrath said. Other businesses in the West Acres mall lowered their steel security gates during Thursday's incident. Perala was arrested without incident and jailed on charges of felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor simple assault. Copyright 2004 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright © 2004 ABC News Internet Ventures. Click here for Press Information, Terms of Use & Privacy Policy & Internet Safety Information applicable to the site. __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

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wyo_rose Teenah's Too Cool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Washakie Posts: 7,861 Blog Entries: 2	Anyway, once I quit laughing at KoolBreeze I can relate to that guy. Ever since I got on the family plan my phone bill has been astronomical. I could be buying a second new car with the amount I shell out every month. Plus our service is terrible. The 'can you hear me now' guy hasn't made it to Wyoming yet. And every single commercial about those high bills describes me to a "T". Especially the screaming(!), the ripping up of the bill, and the couples that say, "YOU!".

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tradish_wiyan plains n8tv Join Date: May 2003 Location: northern plains Posts: 1,093	OMG ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!! How many of us would like to do that??? Thats too crazy!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ yeah, yeah, yeah... ...never underestimate the power of stupid people in groups... If quizzes are "quizical"...What are tests?