Police say man shoots own leg, claims drive-by
12/1/09 | 29 comments

Police say man shoots own leg, claims drive-by


By Christopher Cousins
BDN Staff

NEWPORT, Maine — A reported drive-by shooting Sunday in Newport turned out to be a self-inflicted accident and a case of three people telling the same lie, according to police. The incident started at 9:10 p.m. with a 911 call from a woman at 34 Sand Road who claimed her roommate had been shot by someone driving past the residence in a pickup truck.

When police arrived, led by Newport Sgt. Sanger Davis, they found Scott Bullard, 21, suffering from a gunshot wound to his thigh. Bullard and the home’s other two residents, Albert Ingerson, 26, and Michelle Thompson, 20, repeated the story about the drive-by shooting, according to Newport Lt. Randy Wing. Bullard told the responding officers he had just smoked a cigarette on the front porch and was tying his sneaker when a shot was fired from a passing pickup truck.

The residence is a mobile home near the end of a short dead-end road just before a loop that reverses the direction of traffic. No one at the residence answered the door Monday afternoon nor did anyone return a call seeking comment.

Wing said law enforcement officers began to converge on the scene, including himself, Newport Patrol Officer Chris McCrillis and State Trooper Brenda Coolen, but concern about a gunman driving around Newport quickly subsided. After Bullard was taken to Sebasticook Valley Hospital the story began to unravel. Wing said inconsistencies began to crop up in the three versions of the story being told police, particularly regarding the description of the supposed pickup.

Bullard, Ingerson and Thompson later admitted that a Jennings 9 mm handgun went off inside the house. Bullard had the loaded gun tucked into his waistband while watching television, according to Wing.

The handgun, which was confiscated by police, was found to have a defective safety, Wing said.

No charges had been filed as of Monday afternoon, but Wing said that after the investigation is complete, he plans to charge all three residents with filing a false public alarm or report. Such a charge is a Class D crime punishable by less than one year in jail and a fine up to $2,000.

Bullard moved to Maine from Florida approximately four months ago and has been living with Ingerson and Thompson recently, Wing said. Bullard was lucky, he said, that the bullet, which went through the leg, didn’t hit bone or his femoral artery, either of which could have been fatal.

Police discovered that Ingerson had an outstanding warrant for an unpaid fine in Somerset County and arrested him. An officer at Somerset County Jail said Ingerson was released Monday after having set up a payment arrangement for the fine.

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On 11/30/09 at 11:54 PM, Farmer101 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

I guess they think Maine cops are stupied and would buy their story. i don't undertsand why they made up the lie now all three are in trouble. If they told the trulth they wouldd'nt be in trouble. No Brains

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On 12/1/09 at 12:55 AM, JJHampden wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Darwin Award ?

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On 12/1/09 at 3:33 AM, Hunter334 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

they should charge for the time and gas for all 3 police officers involved to chase this hoax around. Stupid hurts show here.

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On 12/1/09 at 4:04 AM, bumpinroad wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

idiots. to be so paranoid to have a loaded gun tucked in your waistband while watching tv. sick society.

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On 12/1/09 at 5:47 AM, brooks10 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

This man is lucky the bullet went south to his leg and not some place else..........man i guess he is lucky then, too bad he is stupid ....

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On 12/1/09 at 8:01 AM, jonsprag1 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

let's see, tucked a cheaply made 9 mm into his pants, while he was sitting down watching TV--and lucky he didn't shoot himself in the femoral artery or the thigh bone? He's really lucky he didn't shoot himself someplace else.

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On 12/1/09 at 8:51 AM, beltrams wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Doesn't he at least occasionally shoot, clean, and check over the pistol he carries? Did the "defective" safety just break? Does he ever test the safety? (Yes, I know not to always trust any safety.) Was the trigger pull worked overso that it was much less than usual? Was the gun cocked for single action? I don't know this gun's details, but I have to say, that was a stupid "accident" still.

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On 12/1/09 at 8:54 AM, beltrams wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Hmmm, I just Googled "Jennings 9mm" and instantly saw several stories and comments on them being a cheap, junky, poorly made gun. 'Guess that explains the problem with the safety and the accidental discharge.

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On 12/1/09 at 9:13 AM, PabMainer wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

I have 3 Jennings pistols, 2-9mm's and one 380.....any offers??

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On 12/1/09 at 9:18 AM, Stevey_Dee wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

100 dollar,,,,,,And a lap dance....

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On 12/1/09 at 9:34 AM, PabMainer wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden
On 12/1/09 at 9:37 AM, Stevey_Dee wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

You have to contact Her Royal Highness for the dance..

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On 12/1/09 at 9:39 AM, PabMainer wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden
On 12/1/09 at 9:49 AM, Stevey_Dee wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Yes, either her or the bigfuryguy. Take your pick.

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On 12/1/09 at 10:04 AM, Noblamegaming wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

The Jennings performs the lap dance, apparently.

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On 12/1/09 at 10:05 AM, HRH419 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Hold on here fellas... What did I just get roped into? Ummm..

maybe "roped"wasn't the best word to choose...Good

thing my husband has a great sense of humor. : )

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On 12/1/09 at 10:10 AM, Stevey_Dee wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Good thing he does have a good sense of humor..

Plus I'm in hiding and he cant find me:)

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On 12/1/09 at 10:13 AM, PabMainer wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

You are safe HRH....the only time I get a dance like that is when the kids are home with their little respective dogs....Crazy!

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On 12/1/09 at 10:14 AM, David889327 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Do we know yet what his IQ is?

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On 12/1/09 at 10:17 AM, Stevey_Dee wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

He is an implant from Florida too..

That dont help out any....

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On 12/1/09 at 10:19 AM, HRH419 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

By the way, He says that's not much of a choice...

me or "thebigfuryguy" Thanks alot : )

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On 12/1/09 at 10:20 AM, PabMainer wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Good thing he didn't give a choice between you and bud lite!!

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On 12/1/09 at 10:24 AM, HRH419 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

He would've taken the Bud himself...no contest.

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On 12/1/09 at 2:01 PM, DougLavigne wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Darwin Award for sure, since he had both guns in his shorts, he should of taken a concealed weapons class. This is your weapon, this is your gun, ones for protection, ones for fun.

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On 12/1/09 at 4:47 PM, eastmainer wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Maybe society would be better off if the shot had made him unable to reproduce. Doesn't sound like he has too many brains. Is it possible their punishment could be to send them ALL back to Florida ?. Maine doesn't need any of them.

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On 12/1/09 at 4:52 PM, getitdone wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Cuz there's probably a warrant for his arrest in FL, or connection to some crime. For what possible reason would one feel that in danger that they watch tv with a 9mm down their pants? HELLO

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On 12/1/09 at 5:22 PM, ElectraGlide wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

I have a cheap Jennings 9mm

I got it for thing

If you come thru my door uninvited

The look on your face will tell it all

I surely hope I do not have to put you on the floor

For even though it is cheap

I think it will still be usable for shot #2

I would of offered 2 lap dances

No more No less

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On 12/1/09 at 7:55 PM, cbpo2858 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

ok seriously, who is going to believe a drive by shooting occured in newport maine. Let alone maine period. Also that is a really good shot to drive by fire one shot and hit the person. Normally in drive-by's multiple shots are fired. Buy what do i know i only lived in Philly for 13 years, which in 2007 lead the nation for the highest homicide rate. I am glad that kind of stuff is not a common occurance here. You mainers need to be a little more open minded to residents from other states. If it wasnt for tourist's your economy would be worse off than it is now.

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On 12/2/09 at 7:12 AM, Muddah wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Have a few more people move into Newport from (?) and we will have drive by shootings- Guaranteed.

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