Tyson Gilbert is a 39 year old man from Cookeville, Tennessee. According to police, Gilbert cut off his own penis and threw it out of a car during a chase.
Tyson Gilbert Arrest Details
Report: Gilbert Threw Penis Out Of Honda Accord. “As per local Cookeville station WJLE, Gilbert reportedly cut off his penis and threw it out of the window of his Honda Accord as he attempted to escape law enforcement. It began shortly after he was parked in the way of traffic on a highway, with him speeding off after authorities flagged him down.” [Complex]
Police: Gilbert Believed Mutilating Himself Would “Save The World.” “Tyson Gilbert, 39, believed the mutilation would “save the world” and was found driving naked and covered in blood, according to cops.” [The Sun]
Police: Gilbert Was Naked, Covered In Blood. ““When I pulled up behind him and turned my lights on he took off and refused to stop. He was all over the road the whole time. He turned off on Old Liberty Road and came to a stop. He opened his door. He was naked and covered in blood. He then shut his door and kept driving,” said Trooper Johnson.” [WJLE]
Report: Chase Lasted 30 Miles. “Police deployed two sets of tire spikes to try to stop him, but he drove through both and kept going, eventually running on just rims. The total chase lasted for nearly 30 miles, until police boxed Gilbert in. He asked for medical attention, and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. ” [Vice]
Gilbert Had Previous Arrests. “Gilbert was arrested and charged with three counts of attempted theft of property, attempted theft of services, and resisting arrest, and was jailed on a $61,000 bond. It is not clear when he was released from custody. ” [Daily Mail]
One of the first political bloggers in the world, Oliver Willis has operated OliverWillis.com since 2000. Contributor at Media Matters for America and The American Independent. Follow on Twitter at @owillis. Full bio.
You must be logged in to post a comment.