Let's Ride Partner

By Larry Oneal Sr.

Today, we as Americans do indeed have a major problem in our society. Almost daily we hear more and more reports of police shootings mainly among our black citizens. In many of these cases, there are large loopholes in the minds about the way these shootings are handled, sometimes leading into riots and confusion among us, both blacks and whites. Being a police officer holds a lot of responsibility. Even while helping one person with their problem, you may very well make enemies with another. There is just no easy way to satisfy everyone all the time. That’s why reading this book, Let’s Ride, Partner, will help you better understand what it is like to be a police officer making split-second decisions. Sometimes even putting yourself in a real-life “shoot or don’t shoot” situation. Just like a few you will be in as you read. The setting is to put yourself in my police vehicle as my partner. We will investigate these real encounters with total strangers. You will experience some of the most exciting but very dangerous situations while riding along. Some of the stories you may find graphic, but it’s real-life. Let’s Ride, Partner will take you into the lives of those who become victims of rape, drugs, robberies, fire, and much more. Let’s Ride, Partner is volume 1 of many more to come. It’s an easy read, so if you’re ready for action, drama, and suspense, let’s ride, partner.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 27, 2017
• ISBN: 9781640271609

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Let’s Ride,

Partner

Larry Oneal Sr.

Copyright © 2017 Larry Oneal Sr.

All rights reserved

First Edition

PAGE PUBLISHING, INC.

New York, NY

First originally published by Page Publishing, Inc. 2017

ISBN 978-1-64027-159-3 (Paperback)

ISBN 978-1-64027-160-9 (Digital)

Printed in the United States of America

Okay, we have all heard of or seen some of the most popular television shows about cops. Most of what is depicted are the activities in a major city by law enforcement. To many, these activities are very exciting. Well, how would you like to put yourself in the place of your most popular TV star, one who plays the role of a cop? In these series of short stories, that’s exactly what I would like for you to do.

Introduction

My name is Officer Larry O’Neal (retired). After working many years as a police officer in a very large city, I have decided to share some of my most exciting experiences as a cop with you, the reader, but in a way that puts you in the patrol car right along with me as my partner. The details in these series of short stories are so to the point that you will feel like you are actually on the scene, ready to investigate your first crime scene. All the stories are true, and some may even be graphic. Names and locations have been changed. Most everyone reading these action-packed adventures may have had some type of connection with some of these events in some manner because these events involve everyday people. Our police radio call number will be 621, so if you are ready to ride and take control, let’s ride, partner.

Remember, the object of these stories is to put yourself in the mind-set as if you are in the police car right beside me.

The Drugstore Nightmare

It was a cold, wintry early morning as I made my daily patrol routine in a neighborhood that I was quite familiar with. The hot coffee that I was sipping as I drove seemed to taste as good as ever. Then, out of nowhere appeared a male staggering right in the path of my patrol car, holding his right hip area. As I slammed my brakes to avoid hitting him, I looked aggressively to see what he was running from. After seeing that the path was clear, I could now see a vapor-like white smoke billowing from the right hip area, which he was holding now with his blood-filled hands.

I’ve been shot, I’ve been shot! he cried out in a tone of mere panic. It’s a holdup! he said. They’re still inside of the store now.

As my partner and I exited the car, we could see that it appeared he had been shot with a large-caliber weapon. What are you saying? I asked him.

He respond, The drugstore is being robbed, and they are still inside now.

We immediately called for backup and medical attention for this male before I headed for the store’s entrance. While my partner gave first aid to this male, I took a glance into the store. I could not see anyone inside; whoever it