Man Tasered, arrested after noodle-tossing in Taco Bell
By Vanessa Miller, Daily Camera
Published April 28, 2008 at 12:11 p.m.
Updated April 28, 2008 at 12:11 p.m.
BOULDER — A 46-year-old Boulder man remains at the Boulder County Jail after police arrested him earlier this month on suspicion of throwing items around a Taco Bell — including a large container of noodles — and resisting arrest.
Christopher Lee Bell's refusal to leave the 3210 Arapahoe Ave. restaurant he littered with noodles and get into a patrol vehicle prompted an officer to use a Taser on his back, according to Boulder police.
Bell faces numerous charges, including trespassing, possession of alcohol and resisting arrest.
Officers were first called to the Taco Bell about 8:45 p.m. April 16 about a man who was "throwing items around the store."
When police arrived, among the things they reported finding on the floor were a Pepsi cup, a "large soup container" and "a large amount of noodles."
The manager told officers, "Bell became agitated for some reason and began throwing the noodles and soda," according to a police report.
Officers said they recovered an open 175-ml bottle of McCormick vodka from his bag and reported he was visibly intoxicated.
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April 28, 2008
12:27 p.m.
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Seabreezes writes:
All that, and a nice big bottle o' hooch...woooweee. I bet he didn't feel that Taser.
April 28, 2008
12:36 p.m.
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Eric writes:
I hope the noodles were not Rotini Twists.....that could have been ugly.
April 28, 2008
12:37 p.m.
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mrNiceGuy writes:
Seems like a legitimate reason to use a potentially deadly weapon on someone.
April 28, 2008
12:48 p.m.
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darkheath writes:
Excuse me but "175 ml" is NOT a big bottle of hooch. That's barely more than a mouthful. I'm assuming they meant a 1.75 LITER bottle, which would translate into 1750 ml (or 175 cl, if anyone cares.
Anyway... what is a guy doing in a Taco Bell with noodles anyway? Maybe he wanted to trade them for a burrito and was denied!
April 28, 2008
12:49 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
I used to work in Boulder and I beleive I know this Mr. Bell. He ia a violent person. I cannot be 100% sure but I am sitting around 95% right now. We should wait for the full report before we blame the cops. Being a cop in Boulder is like being George Bush in Calafornia, no one likes you and If oyu look at them funny they try to sue. Give the cops a break for once!
April 28, 2008
12:49 p.m.
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ObviousOne writes:
That's amazing. Who would have thought they would sell noodles at Taco Bell?
April 28, 2008
1:01 p.m.
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AC writes:
175 ml? What is that in real American pints and quarts? See how easy that metric garbage is to mess up.
April 28, 2008
1:14 p.m.
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CaptainObvious writes:
"Yes, I'll take the number 3, a large coke, and some AAAIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
April 28, 2008
1:15 p.m.
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OhBrother writes:
ahhhhh, Boulder news stories...what would a day be without one.
April 28, 2008
1:17 p.m.
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O_TRAIN writes:
In an attempt to even the score - maybe some other Boulder crazies could go to Noodles & Co and throw some tacos around..?
April 28, 2008
1:20 p.m.
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AC writes:
It's better than tossing his cookies!
April 28, 2008
1:30 p.m.
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gs writes:
Well as mentioned above I agree they meant 1.75 liters which would be a half gallon or thereabouts I think.
April 28, 2008
1:37 p.m.
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ObviousOne writes:
Maybe he was upset over trademark violations for Taco Bell using his last name.
April 28, 2008
1:53 p.m.
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nonayerbsns writes:
CaptainObvious: thanks for the full-on, out loud laugh.
April 28, 2008
2:12 p.m.
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The_Punnisher writes:
That was an example of really using your noodle....;-)....
I would worry about starting an alcohol fire with that TASER, tho...
His whole rant would go up in flames......
April 28, 2008
2:16 p.m.
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SockRayBlue writes:
Now there is a "back shooting" Boulder cop. He was afraid of the town drunk and didn't have the guts to look 'im in the eye when he pulled the trigger.
April 28, 2008
2:23 p.m.
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tm3869 writes:
thanks for making my day, RMN posters!!!! this was so funny!!!!!!
April 28, 2008
3:26 p.m.
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Diff writes:
If you walk into most Toxic Hells ... Uh I mean Taco Bells, They are usually such a mess ... it would be hard to tell that anyone thew anything around in there.
Oh wait, noodles - I guess that gives it away.
Is there a law against tossing noodles in Boulder?
Bet there is!
April 28, 2008
4:29 p.m.
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Danilope writes:
No way, you have to be kidding me right. I cannot believe this!
Taco Bell has noodles?
April 28, 2008
4:34 p.m.
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Nimrod writes:
I've tossed my cookies at Taco Bell before, but I've always kept control of my noodle(s).
April 28, 2008
4:37 p.m.
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Scott writes:
But were the noodles dyed pink?
Scott
April 28, 2008
4:44 p.m.
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The_Punnisher writes:
Posted by Scott on April 28, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
But were the noodles dyed pink?
Scott
That's NOODLES, not POODLES.....Wrong place & time...;-)...
April 28, 2008
5:39 p.m.
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Steve_In_Denver writes:
"This is officer Barbrady...I have a maniac here tossing noodles all over the place! I need backup now...NOW DAMMIT NOW!"
Lucky he didn't get a bullet for such a terrible crime. I mean noodles...that's hard core!
April 28, 2008
5:44 p.m.
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Steve_In_Denver writes:
Remember that movie "Meet the Fockers"...I can just visualize this Boulder officer being just like that joker...hahhahahah.
April 28, 2008
6:26 p.m.
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The_Punnisher writes:
Posted by Steve_In_Denver on April 28, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lucky he didn't get a bullet for such a terrible crime. I mean noodles...that's hard core!
I like my noodles AL Dente......;-)....
April 28, 2008
6:35 p.m.
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Scott writes:
Now if this drunk had arranged the noodles into a collage of twenty-one penis' ....
Scott
April 28, 2008
6:36 p.m.
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jconder45 writes:
Sasquatch- there are meds for the type of obsession that you exhibit in your posts. Look into it.
April 28, 2008
6:53 p.m.
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happymike44 writes:
Wow looks like a good time in boulder today.Tace Bell where they say would you like a drink with your order today.Must be progressive forward thinking society at work.I know I get a cup of noodles and them fighting words mister.lol
April 28, 2008
8:44 p.m.
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awhite411 writes:
Maybe he thought he was at a Chinese Restaurant and looking for some kitty cat for his noodles?
April 28, 2008
9:12 p.m.
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ham writes:
The had to taser him because.....(wait for it....wait for it.....).....HE WAS MAKING A RUN FOR THE BORDER!!!!!
/rimshot!
April 28, 2008
10:08 p.m.
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happymike44 writes:
Ham that was truly bad taste but yes it was funny.I think a tasering helps you digest the noodles better.But whats even better I wonder did they ask him do you want nacho's with that today sir.ha ha ha ha lol
April 28, 2008
10:32 p.m.
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BrandiWine_84 writes:
eeeew McCormick's? I'd be throwing $hit too!
April 28, 2008
10:46 p.m.
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johnson writes:
I can understand his rage. He was upset they weren't paying royalties for the use of the name "Bell". BTW, noodles at Taco Bell? "I'll have the spahgetti chalupa chelada grande el grosso con italiano."
April 28, 2008
11:35 p.m.
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PACE2008 writes:
Sometimes I think this stuff is made up.
April 29, 2008
12:41 a.m.
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happymike44 writes:
Don't be hating the bell man I love the yummy beef tacos their my favorite.Glad I was not in that store.
April 29, 2008
12:06 p.m.
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psu96 writes:
he was tossing his salad