Strangers Step Up for PTSD Disabled Vietnam Veteran

Standoff between Vietnam veteran, repo man ends peacefully
Viewer trying to raise money to pay off loan
ABC 10 News
Steve Fiorina
Oct 22, 2014

SAN DIEGO - The Honda Ridgeline was ready for towing with wheels up on the bar, but the owner was inside the truck and refused to exit.

San Diego police were called to the address in Valencia Park. They talked to Dan Riley, who is visiting from Arizona.

"They said if I didn't get out, the owner of the company would have a citizen’s arrest done to me," said Riley.

"So you're expecting them to come and then what?" asked 10News reporter Steve Fiorina.

"Eventually, I guess I'll go to jail," Riley said.

He wasn't. Riley is a disabled Vietnam War veteran. He is also is behind on a $10,000 loan. The truck is on a repo list.

The tow company cruising the neighborhood got a hit on the license plate with its side-mounted cameras and tried to take possession. After several hours, the standoff ended. The police left and the tow truck was unhooked.
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