Santa Claus was caught by the local constable speeding in the back streets of Norco California on December 1, 2007.
That's right just before Norco California's Third Annual Parade of Lights. An event that has drawn over 5,000 Equestrian Spectaters for the third year. The parade of lights is a parade where no motorized vehicles are allowed. Horse Drawn, Dog Drawn or People Drawn all entries can not be pulled by any motorized device. Some local residents when questioned stated;
"It makes sense that the Old Claus would choose Norco Horse Town USA to warm up the old Reindeer in preperation for this years big event"
"It's unfortunate with Norco's Strict speed laws to protect the Equestrian way of life that Santa would get caught up in the Sheriff's Speeding snare this year"
Yes it is mixed feeling folks, some are stating "The Big Guy is way to busy for this time of year to appear in court" Others where found chanting "Amnesty, Amnesty hasn't he done enough for the world, You know Peace on Earth and Good Will towards all men". While some old timers state: "It's the law for the good of the people and horses, As soon as we make exceptions everybody will be out spookin the horses" and "Reindeer, That's just another kind of Horse isn't it ? ( from local non-equestrian resident )".
The office said, "I was just doing a routine traffic stop as the parade was going to begin in an hour or two and there was going to be a lot more horse traffice on the local trails. When as I turned 5th. Street onto Hillside Ave. There came in a flash a sleigh ( not unusual for this time of year in Norco ) with eight Reindeer with a Big Jolly Fellow at the Reigns yelling what I thought was Ho Ho Ho and something about a Merry and I could not make out the rest. My first thought was Oh No The holiday Cheer has started early here in Norco. So I gave chase ( I really thought for a moment that this sleigh was air born, But who would believe me anyway ).
The Officer further stated " Well this cheery guy was driving an unlicensed sleigh, It was lit up in an unconventional way ( The big guy stated Pixie Dust ) so no DOT conforming lighting. He was also speeding ( as I stated earlier I swear he flew in but I will not testify to that ). What was I to do, I had to give hime a ticket. It was not until later that there seemed to be a local consensus that this really was the Real Santa Claus.
I could not believe the big guy when he signed the ticket Santa Claus. With no ID at this point I felt I would have to take the guy in. By now a crowd started to appear and the Mayor of Norco as well as others said that they would vouch for him. Wow was I releived, I could just imagine the Press Enterprise and the Story "Local Sheriff Arrests Santa Claus in Norco NO CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR AS SANTA WAITS FOR HIS DAY IN COURT". I and do not know about you but after this incident I Too Believe in Santa Claus. Let me explain," I turned my back to the Sleigh while I was speaking to some local officials and when I turned around to address Santa again he was gone". "We all looked up in the Sky and what to all of our amazement did we see ? Santa Claus soaring in the sky".
He could be heard saying " To all of you good Girls and Boys You better not be naughty but be nice Because that's right Santa Claus will be coming to town".
So the moral of this story is SANTA CLAUS HE'LL BE BACK !
So take head all and Remember Have a Happy and Jolly Christmas and a Happy New Year !
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