OK listen up you knuckleheads. I'm getting the impression you all think I support this fool, Reynolds. Nothing could be further from the truth. My point is that I have learned that nothing is illegal until a judge and or jury says its illegal. Has he been arrested yet? The original story is unclear about that. Several of you have stated that he committed several felonies and is in serious trouble. I could be proven wrong but I'm willing to bet that he will not get in much trouble especially if his family is as well connected as is rumored.

My other point is that anyone can perform a citizens arrest IF, IF it turns out you saved a life or something on that order. It doesn't matter if it's technically illegal. Jungle pointed out that an officer in Florida would be wrong to make an arrest outside his jurisdiction. I'm sure he's right. So what? I doubt he would be prosecuted especially if his "arrest" resulted in the capture of a wanted criminal. I still don't know why Reynolds wanted to pull over the driver. What ever the reason the real officers didn't think he was justified. If they had this story would be different.

Was Reynolds out of his jurisdiction? No question. Was he justified in trying to arrest the guy? Sounds like, of course not. Is he well known as a tool in this small aviation world? Apparently.

Even if he gets convicted and goes to jail, will he lose his certificates? I don't think so. The two are not related. Yes an ATP has to be of good moral blah blah blah....He's going to keep his license (or get one some day). Also, he won't be fired from wherever he works for this offense but he may have a tough time passing his rides in the future.

Oh, and one more thing. FFDOs ARE Federal Agents (and officers). They are volunteer and have very limited power but they are trained and commissioned by the Federal Government for a specific job. They do their job on behalf of the government (agent) in an attempt to prevent another 9/11. I hope they never have to do their job.