-Caveat Lector- September 1, 2001 Cops Still Surround Mich. Property By Associated Press VANDALIA, Mich. -- A news helicopter was hit by a bullet during a standoff between police and the owner of a campground who was due to appear in court on drug and weapons charges. Police still had the property surrounded Saturday, a day after the shot was fired. The bullet tore through the helicopter's rear stabilizer, but the helicopter was able to land safely and no injuries were reported, reported the Indiana television station operating the aircraft. Sheriff's deputies went to the Rainbow Farm Campground about noon Friday after neighbors reported the owner, Grover T. Crosslin, 46, was burning buildings on the property in southwest Michigan. Deputies evacuated six houses and watched as three buildings burned. Gunfire came from the campground and the helicopter from WNDU-TV of South Bend, Ind., was hit, Cass County Sheriff Joseph Underwood said. "We're trying to set up some negotiations right now, to get a phone line in and do some talking," Underwood told The Truth newspaper of Elkhart, Ind. "Obviously, (Crosslin) is in an agitated state at this time." Calls to Rainbow Farm on Saturday met with busy signals. Crosslin's sister, Shirley DeWeese, of Elkhart, Ind. said her brother wanted to be left alone. "I can't talk to him ... he was very angry with the government and the way they have done things," DeWeese told the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune. "I just hope he remains cool and calm. He doesn't want all the violence." Authorities arrested Crosslin and others on drug charges in May after a long investigation into allegation of marijuana use at the campground and its annual festivals, Underwood said. A Hemp Fest there typically draws thousands of visitors A statement on Rainbow Farm's Web site says it "supports the medical, spiritual and responsible recreational uses of marijuana for a more sane and compassionate America." Crosslin was charged with felony possession of a firearm, growing marijuana and maintaining a drug house. On Friday, he was facing a $150,000 bond revocation hearing because police believed he was violating the terms of his release. The property is also the target of civil forfeiture proceedings. "I assume he's upset about the court hearing," Underwood said. <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
