I wonder if he brought his own handcuffs, too

A coworker sent me this news release from the U.S. Marshals Service, Western District of Tennessee:

Fugitive Jumps in Car with Deputy U.S. Marshal

On Friday, May 4, 2007, Deputy U.S. Marshal Joe Buchanan, assigned to the Mid-South Fugitive Task Force, had pulled off the side of the street in the vicinity of Wells Station and Emily to make some notes following an interview regarding a fugitive investigation. While looking down at his notepad, subject Ray WHEELER jumped in the front passenger seat of Deputy Marshal Buchanan’s car. The startled deputy marshal immediately pulled his gun and ordered Wheeler out of the vehicle. Wheeler complied after several verbal warnings. Wheeler was then detained for questioning by Deputy Marshal Buchanan.

Quizzed as to why he jumped into Deputy Marshal Buchanan’s vehicle, Wheeler responded that he didn’t know. Wheeler initially appeared to be disoriented or intoxicated according to Deputy Marshal Buchanan, but a strong acidic aroma emanating from Wheeler alerted Deputy Marshal Buchanan that Wheeler was more likely on a methamphetamine binge.

Deputy Marshal Buchanan subsequently learned, through a warrants check, that Wheeler was wanted out of Tipton County for Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Wheeler was then transported to the Shelby County Jail to be held for the Tipton County Sheriff.

In route to 201 Poplar [the local jail/booking station], Deputy Buchanan again asked Wheeler why he had jumped into his car. Wheeler responded that, to the best of his recollection, he just wanted a ride. Deputy Buchanan responded that his request had been granted.

U.S. Marshal David Jolley was quoted as saying, “I know these guys (the Mid-South Fugitive Task Force officers) are good, but you know you’re good when the fish start jumping in the boat.”