Love My Pacers

Apparently they were jealous the Pacers were not the center of attention:

Indianapolis - Once again, some Indiana Pacers are in trouble for their alleged actions off the court. Metro police are investigating Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels.

Witnesses tell investigators Tinsley threatened the life of a bar manager. They're now looking into allegations that he and Daniels together beat up the manager.

It was closing time Tuesday morning at Club Tremors, a small bar inside the Eight Seconds Saloon. Just after 2:00 am, the manager was struggling with a man caught stealing furs from the coat check when they bumped into a handful of Pacers: Keith McLeod, Marquis Daniels and Jamaal Tinsley.

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Police call it a typical bar fight. The police report says Tinsley's first punch knocked the manager to his knees. That's when Daniels and McLeod's cousin started throwing punches. Police say the manager lost an ear lobe and it looked like he had a broken jaw.

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Meanwhile, former Pacers guard Stephen Jackson found out Wednesday that his trial on the Club Rio incident will take place on April 12th.

Prosecutors say Jackson fired a gun into the air outside the west side strip club last October. The Pacers eventually traded Jackson to Golden State. Jackson faces multiple charges including criminal recklessness, battery and disorderly conduct.

And they say there is "thug" image problem in the NBA. This is Indianapolis. Are the Pacers really that bored. Jesus, start knitting or going to the "pea shake" The "pea shake" is a form of gambling that the Democrats are afraid to bust up because it would affect the black vote of Indianapolis.
Pea Shake, Rattle and Roll
By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Let me admit to stealing that title from one of the local bloggers. Police raided a local "pea shake" house on the west side this past weekend. Everyone was paying attention to the Super Bowl so there was no press about it. However, according to the police report, the incident occurred in the 1400 Block of West Roche.

Police were responding to a disturbance and neighbors complaints. While responding, the cops saw in plain view gambling paraphernalia, including ticket times, winning numbers, etc. The officers asked if they could come in and did. Also according to the report, saw numerous illegal gaming items. The house had apparently been in operation for two years.

While making arrests and conducting investigations, State Senator Glen Howard came to the scene. Howard said, "They don't hurt nobody, it's just a pea shake. I know it's illegal, but they don't hurt nobody," according to the report.

Police did make arrests and confiscated more than $5,000. In addition, there was an "elaborate video security" system there but it is unclear whether there were any tapes taken.

If there were tapes, it will be interesting to see who was on them. This could be the start of something big.