RIO GRANDE - On May 20th, 2009 at 4:24 PM, the Middle Township Police responded to a report of a man running naked down the street in the area of Route 47 and Railroad Avenue in the Rio Grande section of the Township.
Upon arrival in the area, Patrolman Gino Castellano observed a black naked male running east on Route 47. Ptl. Castellano ordered the man to the ground in the middle of the roadway. The man first complied but when he attempted to handcuff the subject he resisted and began running. After a brief foot pursuit, several officers apprehended the subject in front of Vespia Tires.
The subject, identified as Quadir N. Ali, age 47 of Oslo Avenue in the Rio Grande section of the Township, was then transported by officers to the Cape Regional Medical Center to be evaluated.
Ali was formerly known as Perry A. Wooten but recently changed his name. Ali was charged with Lewdness and Resisting Arrest.
According to radio reports the Middle Township police described the man's mental status as "unstable."
The man was transported to Cape Regional Medial Center by police for evaluation were he continues to be evaluated.
Ptl. Castellano investigated the incident with the assistance of Corporal Michael Elias, and Patrolmen Robert McHale, Leonard Larkin and Kurt Saettler.
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Thu, 06/11/2009 - 8:46pm - Posted by: AINTNOTHING12
THIS IS SO FUNNY MAYBE HE WAS HAVING A BAD DAY HA HA I WISH I WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING BY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun, 05/24/2009 - 6:21pm - Posted by: livelovelaugh
I am a native of this county and I am very concerned about the unsensitive comments that are posted. First I would like to say that I am saddened that the Herald, did not take into consideration that this man has a family and he is from this area. Everything is not news worthy!
Also mental illness is a serious thing, it has nothing to do with Islam. We all need to educate ourselves before we make uncanny statements. My heart goes out to his family and I hope Mr.Ali gets the necessary help that he needs, so that he may live a productive life. To the family God Bless You!
Sat, 05/23/2009 - 2:18pm - Posted by: freetospeak
Don't know what is so funny about this story...I can't believe the ignorance of some of you here..you don't even consider the family of this man...I hope that nothing ever happens that will place any of your loved ones in a position such as this, and then this paper has the nerve to post something like this, this is bad press, and for people to get their laugh on about something as serious as this is shameful....religion, drugs, alcohol has nothing to do with this...the stability of one's mind is nothing to take lightly...no body knows from day to day what condition they will wake up too...some of ya are ignorant and stupid...do something positive, say something positive...
Sat, 05/23/2009 - 6:43am - Posted by: TommyR
A: Drugs, B: alcohol , C: mentally unstable? Or D: all of the above?
Fri, 05/22/2009 - 7:44am - Posted by: the town drunk
In picture 4 that guy looks white to me.
The county has to give people year round work. , wow . I have 3 kids working this summer at the shore, all found jobs easily, why not this guy. Work , it does a body and mind good.
Fri, 05/22/2009 - 2:49am - Posted by: fredwager
lowlife s spend alot of time sticking up 4 each other on here.
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 7:05pm - Posted by: darius18
First of all you and I both know he doesn't look white. And I know exactly what you meant. If the county made it possible for these locals to have jobs year round you wouldn't have to worry so much about welfare and motels. You are not the only one paying taxes. You need to hope and pray that nothing ever happens to you and you wind up ass out. God don't like ugly. Bye town drunk.
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 7:05pm - Posted by: darius18
First of all you and I both know he doesn't look white. And I know exactly what you meant. If the county made it possible for these locals to have jobs year round you wouldn't have to worry so much about welfare and motels. You are not the only one paying taxes. You need to hope and pray that nothing ever happens to you and you wind up ass out. God don't like ugly. Bye town drunk.
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 2:10pm - Posted by: the town drunk
Hey Darius, nobody but you placed race into the picture. IMHO the guy looks white. I'm not talking about a winter transient, I'm talking about a non- working local living off my tax dollars for free all winter at a welfare hotel.. Look at the police blotters, half of the people arrested live at some flop house hotel
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 10:53am - Posted by: pikki
Ok while this article is very funny there are two points in this story that aren't so funny and I believe to be a scary growing issue. "Ali was formerly known as Perry A. Wooten but recently changed his name" translation he recently converted to Islam. "According to radio reports the Middle Township police described the man's mental status as "unstable."" translation he's crazy.
Now I don't believe in judging anyone by there religion and I strongly believe in religious freedom but something about angry, crazy AMERICANS converting to Islam just scares me a little.
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 7:42am - Posted by: info
Your are so right Joe...the Herald is much better with our news than the "Pitiful Press."
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 7:24am - Posted by: darius18
No town drunk he is not a welfare recipient living in a welfare motel. He is life long resident of WW. Everyone that get arrested there is not a winter transient. How about the white folks there causing car accidents that kill other people are they on welfare or living in motels? Get it Right!
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 6:41am - Posted by: Lane Boggs
Picture #4 = way too much information.
Notice the scar on his left knee.
Ditto I'd be willing to pay for the Herald, you guys rock!
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 5:04am - Posted by: Joe
Herald online is getting better and better. Press of Atlantic City online is getting worse and worse. In fact, the Press ought to just close up shop in Cape May County and stay up in Atlantic County. They act like they're doing us a favor by even covering the news down here. I'd even be willing to pay for the print version of the Herald.
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 3:48am - Posted by: actually_i_do_know_it_all
I feel for the gentleman and more importantly, his family. I can't imagine what they must be going through.
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 8:59pm - Posted by: Earthshine
actually avalonboy they always post stories within minutes because they are on the ball..are you signed up for breaking news mobile alerts?
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 6:47pm - Posted by: whataboutbob
You can get news like this anyware else I love the herald !!!
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 6:46pm - Posted by: avalonboy
It was posted within minutes because the Herald is located on rt 47...
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 5:39pm - Posted by: the town drunk
Is this another winter resident from one of those welfare hotels
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 5:29pm - Posted by: Earthshine
hahahahahaha go to picture 4, click enlarge, then click the white X to make it HUGE. soo funny, i bet that's someone's husband or father. YUCK.
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 4:44pm - Posted by: To_The_Point
This was posted to the web within 20 minutes of the incident.
Now thats fast breaking news!
Great job Herald!
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 4:21pm - Posted by: 153
Too funny.! Look ma,No pants.! I feel sorry for the cop who may have had to tackle him. Ewwwww there's not enough hot water. I'm sure the nakkie guy and his friends and family are proud to know him now.
Sponge Bob no pants.