U.S. Soldier Arrested for Stealing Car and Getting into Drunken Accident in Seoul
It has been quiet on the GI crime front until this past weekend:
A United States Forces Korea (USFK) service member was arrested after causing an accident while driving under the influence with a stolen vehicle, police said Monday.
According to the Goyang Police Precinct, a USFK soldier in their 20s deployed at a base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, stole a car in Mapo District, western Seoul, between Saturday night and early Sunday.
The soldier drove the stolen car and hit two vehicles, including a truck, while they were waiting for the traffic light to change at 6:17 a.m. Sunday.Police apprehended the soldier after the crash.
Joong Ang Ilbo via a reader tip
Two people were injured in the accident, according to the police.
The soldier was found to have stolen a parked car, in which the owner left their keys, after drinking alcohol in the Hongdae area.
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I’m pretty certain he was not wearing his reflective belt.
So there used to be a lot of GI crime, but you don’t hear about it happening anymore.
Wait. Full context.
Me to Pyongtaek policeman: “So there used to be a lot of GI crime, but you don’t hear about it happening anymore.”
Him: “Nothing changed. Fighting, domestic abuse, kicking mirrors off of cars. Every weekend. You just don’t hear about it happening anymore.”