A Washington state farmer, Sam Krautscheid, found himself in a surprising situation when he had to use his firearm to protect his farm from suspected criminals. Krautscheid, who had just finished baling hay with one of his sons and was on his way to an Eric Church concert, had an unexpected turn of events.
On the evening of September 9th, Krautscheid and his three youngest sons were en route to the Gorge Amphitheater to enjoy some music and grab some burgers. However, as they passed by a farm store he leased and was in the process of purchasing, he noticed a small car parked outside, raising suspicions.
Upon investigating, he found a gas can, a massage table, a weed eater, and other items that hinted at possible theft. Concerned, he called 911 and proceeded cautiously.
As he approached the building, he encountered two individuals, one of whom brandished a billy club. In response, Krautscheid raised his voice and pointed his gun, demanding that they get on the ground.
One of the suspects complied, while the other initially resisted but eventually complied. All this unfolded while Krautscheid's three sons, including an eighth and fourth grader, watched from the safety of their truck.
Law enforcement arrived promptly, arresting the two men, identified as Glenn Richard and Jesus Rangel. The Grant County Sheriff's Office was able to gather evidence, including shoe prints, proving the suspects' criminal intent.
Krautscheid emphasized the importance of his Second Amendment rights in this situation, believing that having his firearm prevented a potential assault with the billy club. He noted that even though Grant County, Washington, covers a vast area, law enforcement arrived within six minutes.
The suspects had targeted Krautscheid's shop, which was nearly empty due to his purchase process, attempting to steal hand sanitizer and sets of keys. Thanks to his intervention, they left empty-handed.
Krautscheid, a member of a local farmer's Facebook group focused on combating rural crime, found the irony in the criminals targeting his property. He has had to deal with similar incidents in the past and believes that drug use in the area is a contributing factor.
Washington state has seen a significant rise in drug overdose deaths, especially during the pandemic. Grant County, although relatively remote, has also witnessed an increase in fentanyl overdoses, underscoring the severity of the issue.
Krautscheid called for a return to nuclear families and community engagement, urging people to attend church to address the problems of crime and drug addiction. He even shared an "Impact Statement" with the sheriff's office, encouraging the suspects to seek redemption and the court to impose the maximum sentence.
The two suspects face second-degree burglary charges, while Krautscheid and his sons eventually made it to the concert, albeit a little late, and enjoyed pizza after the burger stand had closed for the night.
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