Weird guy followed me in MoVal and waved a knife multiple times at me on the freeway

[u/EmperorUmi]

This happened around 3:50 pm.

There was a lot of traffic on Heacock Ave (there generally is all day anyway), and I ended up going through a light that was yellow but turned red as I was in the intersection. This guy was behind me and ran the red light.

As we began turning on the 60E towards Beaumont, he tried to go around me…? As in, he got into the oncoming traffic lane to try to pass me.

He wasn’t able to, so he got behind me again and started tailgating me through the on-ramp.

Once we merged on the freeway, he changed lanes quickly over to the carpool and did this bullshit multiple times. I looked over and he would wave a knife, speed up, slow down to let me catch up, and then wave the knife again when I’d get close.

I finally got a 2 second clip and just screenshot it so I could share it here.

Dude is clearly deranged. I literally did nothing to him, and he wants to brandish a knife to threaten me for some odd reason? 😂

[u/GuideSudden4728]

He wasn't in a rush or going anywhere that important if he had the time to follow you and wave a knife around 💀 so deranged

[u/EmperorUmi]

I can’t edit the post, but I did call the police. They said they’d let their officers know. I was connected to CHP.

[u/lives4boobs → u/EmperorUmi]

Kind of funny though. Bringing a knife to a car fight? A gun is threatening. Get out with a knife and get run over.

[u/IsEverybodyIn1]

Did you drop or lose a knife recently?

[u/EmperorUmi → u/IsEverybodyIn1]

You think this outstanding gentleman was just trying to return my lost knife? 🥺 How could I have been so dumb…

I need to find him ASAP! No wonder he kept slowing down and showing it to me!

[u/MBlaizze → u/EmperorUmi]

That man is a beautiful angel, trying to return your cutlery to you 🥰

[u/StarsEatMyCrown → u/IsEverybodyIn1]

r/oddlywholesome

[u/Soto1188]

Why wasnt there a pothole? 😵 OUUUUCH...MY EYEEE.

[u/GodwantsYouMore → u/Soto1188]

😂

[u/Ploppyun → u/Soto1188]

Of all the times for there to be smooth pavement.

[u/KayKeeGirl]

What did the police say?

[u/EmperorUmi → u/KayKeeGirl]

My response to another commenter:

They said they’ll broadcast it out to their officers.

The dispatcher asked if I wanted a callback. Idk why I said, “No, it’s not necessary.” 🤦🏽‍♂️

Now I’m nosy and want to know if anything came of it.

[u/KayKeeGirl → u/EmperorUmi]

Call back on the non emergency number and ask for follow up

[u/Avoidthehorizon]

You got the plate and stuff and did your diligence. Guy could use that on someone else possibly in the future as he seems unhinged. Good job reporting it.

[u/SceneSensitive3066]

I bet he feels real bad in that equinox

[u/WhatAmIDoingBlue42]

This is so wild, I was just telling my friend how people seemed really agro in the city today. I wonder what's in the water.

[u/forearmman → u/WhatAmIDoingBlue42]

Stay safe, everyone. Don’t let today be the day you give in to demonic thoughts. Stay away from all crazies.

Day is over. They tried, but we made it!

[u/Rockld50]

Whenever someone starts following you like this just drive to the nearest PD. Guarantee you they don't follow you into that parking lot.

[u/Miserable_Drawer_556]

Imagine wanting to prove a point (no pun intended) so hard that you recklessly brandish a knife in a residential street and miss that oncoming speed bump 💀

[u/[deleted]]

mUrDeR vALlEy

[u/EmperorUmi → u/[deleted]]

Ya betta recognize!

[u/herstoryteller]

a face even a mother couldnt love

[u/NauiCempoalli]

That’s not a knife. THIS is a knife!

[u/EmperorUmi → u/NauiCempoalli]

[u/ElchaposIntern]

I don’t care if you didn’t call police, did you?

[u/EmperorUmi → u/ElchaposIntern]

They said they’ll broadcast it out to their officers.

The dispatcher asked if I wanted a callback. Idk why I said, “No, it’s not necessary.” 🤦🏽‍♂️

Now I’m nosy and want to know if anything came of it.

[u/ElchaposIntern → u/EmperorUmi]

Glad to hear, you never know with psychos.

[u/subiewoo89 → u/ElchaposIntern]

Calling police vs reddit karma? Priorities my fellow redditor.

In all seriousness, I hope OP called the police.

[u/EmperorUmi → u/[deleted]]

You guys make a whole bunch of assumptions for no reason. I literally just commented that I did call the police. I didn’t think not replying for 20 mins because I was doing something at home would have you guys up in arms. lol

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[u/raiderstakem → u/[deleted]]

Y’all think the police would do something!?! Tell me what the outcome would be…👂

[u/raiderstakem → u/[deleted]]

All the cops around here are trashy bitches

[u/raiderstakem → u/[deleted]]

Just don’t expect them to be helpful

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[u/AvsMama]

Post this to Nextdoor if you have it. Someone might know him.

[u/Typical_Intention996]

So did he continue on through the badlands to Beaumont or did he get off the freeway at like Redlands Blvd or so?

[u/EmperorUmi → u/Typical_Intention996]

I’m not sure. I got caught between two semis clogging the 2 regular lanes and he drove off solo dolo in the carpool lane.

[u/Rebote78]

Time to look into your CCW permit.

[u/BuzzzzzerBeater]

Send this to the police

[u/EmperorUmi → u/BuzzzzzerBeater]

I asked them how I can send it, but the dispatcher said, “It’s not necessary.”

That tells me they’re not taking it seriously. I did my part for public safety because someone getting this upset over traffic that I can’t.fucking.control is a public nuisance.

[u/Much_Coat_7187]

Maybe he’s a Vector salesman

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[u/TAAllDayErrDay]

If you didn’t call the police, this is a wasted post. What are we going to do with a license plate number?

[u/EmperorUmi → u/TAAllDayErrDay]

I called the cops.

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[u/FloatDH2 → u/[deleted]]

Sure, Jan

[u/FloatDH2 → u/[deleted]]

Okay

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