{"id":2044224,"date":"2023-09-25T17:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T21:16:02","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-09-25T17:21:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T21:21:12","slug":"armed-farmer-stops-would-be-burglars-in-their-tracks-then-teaches-them-a-valuable-lesson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/armed-farmer-stops-would-be-burglars-in-their-tracks-then-teaches-them-a-valuable-lesson\/","title":{"rendered":"Armed farmer halts burglars, imparts valuable lesson."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Farmed-farmer-stops-would-be-burglars-in-their-tracks-then-teaches-them-a-valuable-lesson%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044224&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Armed Farmer Stops Would-Be Burglars in Their \u2064Tracks, \u200dThen \u200cTeaches Them a Valuable Lesson<\/h2>\n<p>The \u201cposter child\u201d of civilian crime-fighting just gave two suspected would-be burglars in Washington state a valuable lesson about the Big Picture.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t just that they shouldn\u2019t be trespassing and looking to steal other\u00a0people\u2019s property. It wasn\u2019t even\u200d that a billy club is no match for a\u200c loaded gun in the hands\u2064 of a man who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/study-shows-good-guys-guns-effective-stopping-active-shooter-situations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">knows how to use it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Both of those things are \u2064true, but farmer Sam Krautsheid had\u200b something more important to teach the men he \u200bcaught \u200coutside a store on a Saturday night with \u201cstolen items\u201d\u200b in the back seat of their car.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cGod has bigger plans for you than the\u200c path you are on now,\u201d he wrote in an \u201cimpact statement\u201d he\u00a0wants the court to consider if the two men are convicted of burglary,\u00a0according \u2062to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/would-be-burglars-armed-billy-club-pick-wrong-farmer-rob-i-will-shoot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a> report published Monday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI encourage you to take your lives back. Take the time to reflect\u200d and get the help you need while in jail. The resources are available, the choice is yours. Distance yourselves from bad friends and family \u2064members.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Krautsheid\u00a0was interviewed by Fox News Digital about the incident that took place Sept. 9 in Grant County, in central Washington.<\/p>\n<p>According to Fox, Krautsheid said he had\u2063 finished baling for the day and rounded up three of\u2064 his \u2064sons into his pickup to go to a concert by country\u200c singer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/country-superstars-full-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eric Church<\/a> at the Gorge Ampitheatre in the nearby town of George. (Yes,\u2063 believe it or not, there really is \u200da town called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.explore.com\/travel\/oddest-named-town-every-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George, Washington<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>He and the three boys had just passed \u2062a farm store \u2062Krautsheid leases and is in the middle \u2064of buying, according to Fox, when they saw a\u2063 car parked outside.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI turned, \u2062pulled around\u2062 and parked\u2026 and walked over and \u2062looked in the car and \u2063there\u2019s a gas \u200ccan in the passenger seat, it was a very \u2062small car. And in the back seat, had a massage table and a weed eater and \u2064some \u2062other items that screamed to me you know \u2018stolen items,\u2019\u201d Krautscheid said.<\/p>\n<p>Krautscheid said he got his gun from the truck\u200c and called 911.<\/p>\n<p>As he approached the building, he saw a man\u2019s arm around a corner, then saw his companion, who was armed with a club. \u200dWith the comforting weight\u200d of \u200bthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/will-new-mexicos-gun-ban-stop-crime-thomas-sowell-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gun in his hand<\/a>,\u200b he said he ordered the men to the ground.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve\u2064 got a\u200b loud voice. And\u200d I\u200c just started yelling to get down. \u2018Get down, get on the\u2063 ground and\u200d don\u2019t come any closer,\u2019\u201d Krautscheid told Fox. \u201cI don\u2019t want to shoot, but I will shoot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The man with the\u2062 club complied immediately, \u200dhe said. (The club\u200c versus gun odds\u2064 were probably pretty clear to him.) The other argued, claiming they were there to rent the store. He argued\u2063 almost too long.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe rear individual got down pretty quickly,\u201d Krautscheid \u2062told Fox. \u201cThe front individual stayed up for quite a\u2063 bit, was somewhat defiant of the process \u200dand made me nervous to the\u2062 point I felt I was probably a couple of seconds away\u200b from having to\u200c put one on the ground next \u2064to him to try to get \u200cthem compliant. But,\u2064 thank God, \u200cI didn\u2019t have to.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Deputies arrived within minutes, according to Fox, and\u2063 arrested Glenn Richard, 45, and Jesus Rangel, 28, both from towns in Grant County.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Would-be \u2063burglars armed with \u2018billy club\u2019 pick the wrong farm to rob: \u2018I will\u200c shoot\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Farmer Sam Krautscheid had just baled \u2063hay with\u2062 one of his sons and was \u2063heading to an Eric Church concert when he was forced to use his gun to protect his farm.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gUeAnWwC2Q\">https:\/\/t.co\/gUeAnWwC2Q<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2a?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#2a<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DGU?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DGU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John R Lott Jr.\u2064 (@JohnRLottJr) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnRLottJr\/status\/1706330621398888683?\">September 25, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Nothing \u200cwas taken from the \u2062store. It had been\u2064 \u201cstripped to the studs\u201d pending his purchase, Krautscheid told Fox, so there wasn\u2019t\u2062 much to steal even if he hadn\u2019t intervened.<\/p>\n<p>Still, with help of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/armed-farmer-stops-would-be-burglars-in-their-tracks-then-teaches-them-a-valuable-lesson\/\" title=\"Armed farmer halts burglars, imparts valuable lesson.\">shoe prints found \u200cinside<\/a>\u200b the building and the material in \u200dthe car, \u2064deputies were able to \u2064charge the men with second-degree burglary, a Class B felony in Washington state, according to Fox. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/rcw\/default.aspx?cite=9A.20.021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washingon law<\/a>, Class B\u2063 felonies are\u2063 punishable by \u2063up to 10 years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s where the bigger lesson \u2063is, with\u2063 the statement Krautscheid wants the men to hear.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAsk God for his mercy\u2064 on\u2064 your\u2063 prior behavior,\u201d he told Fox. \u201cThe \u2063devil wants us to be riddled with shame and guilt. The devil wins \u2064by telling \u2062you that you are only\u200c as good as \u200byour past and have no hope. God\u2019s mercy \u2062is undeniable. God will forgive you for your sins and welcome you with open arms if you\u2064 change your hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As\u2064 forgiving as all that sounds, it doesn\u2019t mean Krautschied is a bleeding heart when\u200d it comes to \u200ccriminals.<\/p>\n<p>He runs a \u200bFacebook \u2062page\u2062 for area farmers to talk\u200b about criminal behavior, he told Fox. \u201cThey hit the poster\u2062 child\u201d of civilian anti-crime efforts, he said.<\/p>\n<p>And he wants the men punished to the full \u2064extent of the law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI do not\u200b believe allowing them to stay and live as they are \u200dnow will be beneficial for them,\u201d his statement said, according to Fox.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am\u2062 praying the court and jail can give them resources they need \u200dand the\u2064 time \u200caway \u2062from their associates to make the break for good in their life. May the Lord have mercy on\u200b their \u200bsouls, and may the court\u2064 give Glen and Jesus full sentences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s Big Picture thinking from a guy who not\u200d all that long ago\u2063 was faced with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/were-willing-to-lay-our-lives-down-inside-the-effort-to-save-babies-at-planned-parenthoods-front-doors\/\" title=\"\u2018We\u2019re Willing To Lay Our Lives Down\u2019: Inside The Effort To Save Babies At Planned Parenthood\u2019s Front Doors\">potentially dangerous situation<\/a> of two strangers \u2062where they shouldn\u2019t be, one of them armed with a club.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately,\u2063 Krautscheid had something smaller,\u200b but much more powerful \u2014 a firearm\u200c ready \u200bfor \u200cuse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m \u200clucky because\u2026 I\u2019ve had handgun and self-defense training classes,\u201d he told Fox. \u201cBut in this situation, I was focused on\u200c those two\u2063 individuals. I had four houses \u200band a yard\u200d behind me, and a \u2062building \u2062behind me, I\u200d am lucky nobody was back in \u200bthere.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He \u200dcalled \u2064the whole incident\u200d an example of the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-taps-key-leader-kamala-harris-head-first-ever-gun-control-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Second Amendment<\/a> and firearms in \u2064the hands of law-abiding Americans, according to Fox.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI told somebody I\u2019m \u2064too old to take a beating from a billy club. \u2064And my friend joked to me, \u2018Is there an\u2062 age \u2062limit to \u200cthat?\u2019\u201d Krautschied told Fox.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe didn\u2019t\u2064 bring [the billy club] \u200cjust \u2063to carry for looks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>No,\u200d it\u2019s a \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-lawyer-bruce-castor-impeachment-managers-presented-nothing-new\/\" title=\"Trump Lawyer Bruce Castor: Impeachment Managers Presented Nothing New\">pretty good bet<\/a>\u200d the suspected burglar didn\u2019t bring\u2063 the club for looks. With some luck, though, and hopefully enough\u200b time to\u200b think things over, both men might change the way they look at things and\u200b get a \u2063different path in life.<\/p>\n<p>Men have made bigger changes in their lives later than these \u200btwo \u2014 much later in Rangel\u2019s case.<\/p>\n<p>No matter how far down the scale we have gone, \u2063there\u2019s always a way back \u2062if there\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gay-atheist-hears-one-famous-biblical-truth-opens-eyes-rest-gospel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">will to take it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And Krautschied\u2019s pretty much given them all the Big Picture anyone needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">\n<h3>A Note from \u200bOur \u2063Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Every morning, we at The Western Journal wake up and pursue our\u200b mission of giving you the important \u200dinformation you need about what\u2019s happening in America.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We can\u2019t do that\u200d without your help.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>America has been on the receiving end of false narratives. 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Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The Western Journal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/armed-farmer-stops-burglars-tracks-teaches-valuable-lesson\/\">Armed Farmer Stops Would-Be Burglars in\u200d Their \u200cTracks, Then \u2062Teaches Them\u2064 a\u2064 Valuable Lesson<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did Krautscheid&#8217;s \u200cactions \u2062demonstrate the \u200dpower of empathy and education?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Despite the title&#8217;s mention\u200d of an armed farmer stopping would-be\u200d burglars, this incident in Washington\u200c state was about much more\u2064 than \u200bjust physical confrontation.\u200b Farmer Sam Krautscheid showed\u200c that he not only prioritizes the safety\u200c of his \u2064property but also\u200c recognizes the potential for \u200cchange and growth \u2063in others.<\/p>\n<p>The incident\u200d occurred on September 9th in Grant County, Washington. \u2062Krautscheid, having finished his\u200c day of baling, \u200cdecided to take his three sons \u200bto a\u2063 concert by country singer Eric Church\u2064 at \u200bthe Gorge Ampitheatre. \u2062On\u2064 their way, they noticed \u200ca car parked \u200boutside a farm\u2062 store that\u2063 Krautscheid leases and \u200cis \u200bin the\u200b process of buying. \u200bSuspecting that the car contained stolen items, he approached it and confirmed \u2063his suspicions.<\/p>\n<p>Krautscheid did not hesitate to\u200c take action to protect his property. He retrieved his gun from his truck\u200c and called 911. As he headed \u2063towards the \u200cbuilding, he spotted \u2062one of the men attempting\u200b to hide\u2062 and another armed \u2064with a club. Fearless \u200cand firm,\u200b Krautscheid \u200craised\u2062 his voice and ordered the men to \u200bthe ground. \u2063He emphasized that he didn&#8217;t want to resort to shooting but was prepared to\u200b do so if \u2062necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The man with the club immediately \u200ccomplied, understanding the obvious odds against him. However, his companion \u200ddecided to argue, claiming they were there to \u200crent the\u2062 store. Fortunately, \u2062deputies arrived promptly, and\u2064 both suspects were arrested.\u200b Glenn Richard, 45, and Jesus Rangel, \u206228, faced charges of \u2063burglary.<\/p>\n<p>What sets this story apart is not just Krautscheid&#8217;s ability to defend himself and his property. It&#8217;s\u200b the message he wanted to \u200bconvey to the men who\u2062 had\u200b taken\u2062 the wrong \u2062path. In an &#8220;impact statement&#8221; that \u200dhe \u200chopes the\u200b court will\u200c consider during their \u2064trial, Krautscheid wrote, &#8220;God has bigger plans for you than\u200d the\u2063 path you are \u2064on \u200dnow&#8230; Distance\u2062 yourselves from bad friends\u2063 and family members&#8230; Take the time to reflect and get the help you\u200c need \u200bwhile in jail.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Krautscheid&#8217;s \u2062words \u200cresonate\u2063 beyond the immediate\u200d incident. \u200cHe recognizes \u2064that these men \u2064have the potential to change \u200ctheir lives\u2062 for the better. By acknowledging the\u200d availability of resources and their responsibility \u2062to choose a \u2063different\u2064 path, he \u200binstills hope and empowers them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-nighttime-habit-may-put-your-health-at-risk-if-youre-50-and-over\/\" title=\"This Nighttime Habit May Put Your Health at Risk if You\u2019re 50 and Over\">make positive choices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a reminder that providing tough love and guidance can sometimes be more impactful \u2063than immediate\u2062 punishment. Krautscheid&#8217;s compassion and belief in rehabilitation should be commended. \u2062He\u200d not only prioritized \u2062the safety of his property but also saw an opportunity for these two men to \u200ctransform their lives.<\/p>\n<p>In a world often \u200cdivided\u200b by crime and punishment,\u2062 stories like\u200c these remind us\u200c of the potential for growth and \u2063change. Krautscheid&#8217;s actions show that, even in the\u200b face of a threatening\u2063 situation, there is room\u2062 for understanding, compassion, and\u2064 the desire to help others find a better path.<\/p>\n<p>The armed farmer from Washington state serves as a shining example of the power of empathy and education. He teaches\u2063 us \u200bthat armed\u2064 intervention is not just about stopping criminals \u2064in their tracks, but also \u2064about offering them a chance \u2062to learn, grow, and\u2062 make amends. It \u200cis a valuable reminder that we should never\u2062 lose sight of the big picture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>vigilant citizen. The incident serves as a reminder that crime doesn&#8217;t pay, and that citizens have the right to protect themselves and their property. 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