The story goes like this...

When Art's not running for reelection, or taking credit for the Salt Dome concept for salt/sand storage, he's busy chasing and catching purse snatchers.

Ex-Marine. Recipient of the Purple Heart. Democrat. And a man you don't want to mess with.



....Mayor Ward had just come back from lunch on Monday when he heard a scream. He stepped out of his office to find a teen punk riffling through his assistants purse.

The kid bolted and Mayor Ward took off in hot pursuit.

It may have been like a tortoise chasing a hare, but Mayor Ward chased the teen down three flights of stairs, out into the parking lot of City Hall, through the streets and across the town square until the kid was caught.

"As soon as I hit the street, there were people saying, 'He went that way' and giving me directions and telling me what he was wearing," said Ward. He [Ward] said he ran across North Main Street and through Depot Square before easing up when he saw police officers converging.

In total, the chase lasted 1/2 mile.

Ward was tired but upbeat. Not bad for a guy in his 60s, wearing a suit and leather shoes.

The kid is being held on a $10,000 surety bond.

All to often it's easy to make fun of politicians, but we've got to give this one his due. Way to take the oath to protect and serve to new heights Mr. Mayor.

Keep this up and you could be a Vice Presidential candidate.

Thanks Warren for the link.



