Officers in Crawford County, Missouri, had an encounter with something “out of this world” during a routine traffic stop on the interstate. Deputies pulled over a spaceship-like vehicle with friendly humanoids onboard who were traveling to a festival in Roswell, New Mexico. The vehicle was seen committing a lane violation and had an expired license plate from Indiana.
Public Information Officer and Undersheriff Major Adam Carnal explained that due to the size and aerodynamics of the vehicle, the driver was aware of potential lane violations. The driver was issued a written warning for the violations, and officers took some photos of the unique vehicle for social media.
The lighthearted interaction between the officers and the driver resulted in a fun social media post that received over 12,000 reactions on Facebook. Users commented on the post, joking about the aliens and the strange appearance of the spaceship-like vehicle. Despite the unusual nature of the traffic stop, both the officers and the driver were in good spirits.
Overall, the encounter with the “UFO” provided a fun and entertaining moment for both the officers in Crawford County and the community. The unique situation allowed for a positive interaction between law enforcement and civilians in a lighthearted and humorous way.