Peter VanVolkinburg allegedly responds to cop handcuffing him by breaking her hand

Categories: Colorado Crimes

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From what we understand from past scofflaws and couples who enjoy the use of restraints in the bedroom, being fitted with handcuffs can be painful.

But probably not as painful as the special gift Peter VanVolkinburg is accused of giving a female police officer when she tried cuffing him -- namely, a broken hand.

On Monday at around 10 a.m., according to Denver Police spokesman Sonny Jackson, an officer spotted a car near the intersection of 29th and Downing that was wanted in connection with a hit-and-run. This morning, Jackson didn't have information about the hit-and-run in question, but he said he understands it wasn't a high-profile incident.

The officer responded by pulling over the vehicle, which was being driven by VanVolkinburg, and began the process of taking him into custody. But after clapping the first cuff on his right wrist, he fought back, breaking the officer's hand in the process before sprinting toward Curtis Park and making his escape.

He was last seen wearing a blue-and-white checkered shirt and -- yes -- a set of handcuffs dangling from one wrist. Bet the DPD would really like to get those back.

At this writing, Jackson says VanVolkinburg is still at large; anyone with clues about his whereabouts is encouraged to call the DPD at 720-913-2000 or Crime Stoppers, 720-913-STOP (7867).

In the meantime, VanVolkinburg is the subject of an arrest warrant, for second degree assault on a police officer, a class three felony. That could prove pretty painful, too.

Look below to see a larger version of VanVolkinburg's mug shot.

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Peter VanVolkinburg.
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Muéstreme Sus Papeles!
Muéstreme Sus Papeles!

so you wanna be a cop?

so you wanna be on the top

arrestin and shootin' all the kids on the block

incarcerate the youth of the next generation

and you get the high fives at the police station

so you wanna wear blue

and prey on the people

go above the constitution where all men are equal

beat down the poor and the working class core

your a class trading motherfuckin' rich mans whore

'cuz it's a thin blue line between the love and the hate

if you so choose to cross it you're a nazi for the state

your injustice will crush us, the precious the few

so you wanna be a killer for the red white and blue

you're a bitch to the crown

keep your own people down

you've got nothing to protect

but you're keeping the sect

for your own damn brothers you got no respect

and the killing won't stop when you become a cop

the worlds getting madder and it ain't gonna stop

it's an uphill battle all the way until we reach the top

you got an answer in your holster

and no question to kill

you got a vision for society

and it's your will

even the summer sun can't make this situation light

you've got the upper hand in a war

when you take away our arms and our means to fight

so you wanna be a cop?

you never stop with your wicked guns going pop

after 41 shots your grinning in the donut shop

your sickening behavior regulates this society

and musters all the sickness and hatred inside of me

so you wanna wear blue?

well you're just the type

got an chip on your shoulder and an itch for a gripe

standing on a raft in an ocean of blood

but you're doing the killing and you're causing the flood

how can we tolerate this mad abuse of power?

you think a cop is never psycho till he stabs you in the shower

Choking V

Morning G

L.O.C.

we never stop

and your death'll be sweet if ya wanna be a cop

they say the sea is green and the sky is blue

and that's about right because we're below you

you cop an extra attitude when you come down my block

so you wanna be a cop?

the worlds getting madder and it ain't gonna stop

it's an uphill battle all the way until we reach the top

you got an answer in your holster

and no question to kill

you got a vision for society

and it's your will

even the summer sun can't make this situation light

you've got the upper hand in a war

when you take away our arms and our means to fight

Paul Hunter
Paul Hunter

I feel bad that the pig got her hoof broken.

Pidgescoope
Pidgescoope

On behalf of mr vanvolkinburg, He is a lot of things and a scumbag and bottom feeder is not what comes to mind! He is a caring, loving, loyal, man who has a huge heart. he is always there for a friend no matter what the circumstances. I know it looks bad but  hes not a lifelong criminal he comes from a good home. He isn't a skinhead or a gang member he never has been. There are alot of people that share the same opinions i have, some world famous djs! He found himself in a world of trouble, when he thought of his dad who is fighting cancer and his pregnant girlfriend at home, he panicked, he also turned himself in. he didn't mean to hurt the broad

Allamony
Allamony

Good. Should have broke her neck. 

guest
guest

Yes, yes... everyone should get away with "hit-and-fun".... yeah that's a reason to kill a cop. 

You fucking moron

Allamony
Allamony

i never said anything about the guy. i just thought a cop getting her hand broke was hilarious.

whether or not he is a good person or not doesn't make what he did any less funny 

Guest
Guest

How about I break your neck?

Allamony
Allamony

Actually now I think he should have broke her hand after all. Hopefully its the one with her trigger finger.A DPD with a broken hand is one less DPD that will be shooting an innocent civilian this week. 

Pidgescoope
Pidgescoope

he was innocent and he is a very good person he is a loving loyal man and those are few and far between. 

Allamony
Allamony

whether or not he is a good person or not doesn't make what he did any less funny

guest
guest

that guy wasn't innocent, and she wasn't shooting at anyone

Allamony
Allamony

its called a pattern of abuse, and when it is aided and abetted from the highest authority within the organization, its referred to as "Sanctioned."

So yes, the Catholic church has "Sanctioned" child molestation at the hands of priests, much like the DPD has "Sanctioned" murder at the hands of police officers.

Awesome analogy, not sure why I was arguing with you. 

Guest
Guest

Yeah yeah yeah...and I bet you believe that all catholic priests molest little boys.

Allamony
Allamony

Police Officers kill innocent people for sport in Denver. You didn't know? 

Guest
Guest

You sound like the type of low life piece of shit that doesn't know how to keep your paws off of other peoples shit so therefore has met many fine officers that tell you what a fucking looser you are.

bigriggs
bigriggs

It really shows what kind of person you are when you stand up for a bottom feeder like this scum sucker against a person doing their job.

pidge
pidge

now you know that there are always two to three sides to every story. and for you to make assumptions on his character doesnt look very good on yours... just saying

Allamony
Allamony

Have you ever heard of the Holocaust? Nazis? They were just doing their jobs too, Idiot. 

redrock64
redrock64

Glad to see you failed first grade reading comprehension, her hand was broke not her wrist. Thanks for playing you clueless lout!

Allamony
Allamony

Did you see how I flipped what you sad? You said "you find it sad and laughable." So I sad I bet she was "Sad" when they "Found" her lying on the ground with her wrist broke. And then I "Laughed."

You didnt even understand what I meant when I said "Vanderjagt", maybe you should google that. 

bigriggs
bigriggs

You are just a sad, sad individual that needs help. Better yet, go play in traffic.

bigriggs
bigriggs

At the end of the day, I know what kind of person I am and what kind of person you are. I will certainly sleep well tonight knowing this.

Allamony
Allamony

at least both of my wrists work. 

Allamony
Allamony

have you ever heard of the Secret Police? I'm pretty sure they were police officers too. I might be wrong though. Old girl was probably sad when they found her lying there with her wrist broke. LOL.

bigriggs
bigriggs

I find it sad and just laughable that you compare a police officer pulling a possible hit and run suspect over with the Nazis. That is just lame.

bigriggs
bigriggs

You have problems. Good luck with life.

bigriggs
bigriggs

Another pathetic criminal.

Allamony
Allamony

skinheads might be assholes but at least they get results. we need another Vanderjagt

bigriggs
bigriggs

We need to eradicate the earth of scum like VanVolkinburg.

bigriggs
bigriggs

Ahhhh, another mental midget criminal lover.

pidge
pidge

who are you to say he is scum i can name at least 200 top notch people who happen to have a different opinion, douche bag!

GetReal
GetReal

Police work is dangerous.  Maybe the woman should have chosen a different profession.  What's next..a fireman is burned...a soldier is shot?  It's part of the job description.

RedNeck
RedNeck

Yeah, if she would stay in the kitchen barefoot and pregnant, she wouldn't have to worry about criminals breaking her hand...

Robert Chase
Robert Chase

So substitute "man" for "woman" in GetReal's post -- is it sexist then?  I think that GetReal's point is that this story is being given undue attention (and I think that the story is noteworthy because a single female officer was bested by Mr. VanVolkinburg).  It is not sexist to question the circumstances which led to his escape either, which may well turn on the fact that men are, in general, larger and stronger than women.

guest
guest

How do you know the size of the officer compared to the perp?  It doesn't have a physical description of her....

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