Woman says fake cop stopped her in Grapevine

A man posing as a cop pulled over a motorist Sunday morning on Texas 114, but the woman drove away when she became suspicious, police said Tuesday.

The woman who police did not identify was not injured. The incident happened about 5:30 a.m. Sunday on Texas 114 near Texan Trail. The woman told police that she was driving on the highway when she saw a car behind her turn on its red lights.

“She pulled off the highway,” Grapevine police Sgt. Kim Smith said Tuesday. “He walked up to her, but she doesn’t remember him with any badge. He asked her to exit the vehicle.” The woman became suspicious and drove off instead of getting out of her car, police said. “She drove to a nearby parking lot and she saw him drive by,” Smith said. Smith said Tuesday that no off-duty officers were known to be in the area and police had no reports of any other similar incidents in recent weeks.

The man was driving a white car with red lights on the front of the vehicle, police said. The woman described him as a white man with blonde crewcut hair and about 6-feet-2-inches tall.

Domingo Ramirez Jr., 817-685-3822

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Monty Python Madness!!!

On Friday July 18th-Sunday July 20th we're having our Annual Monty Python Madness Charity Festival here in Grapevine.

This year, proceeds benefit The Joey Wilkins Foundation -- a local charity that helps the victims of catastrophic spinal cord injuries. Yes, historic Grapevine will become officially looney (for one weekend only).

Download the Individual Silly Walk sign up form here.Dowload the Corporate Sponsorship form here.

Schedule of Events:
(all events at the British Emporium unless otherwise noted – with donation for participation )

FRIDAY, JULY 18 All day Monty Python’s Flying Circus Screening – Vote For Your Favorite Sketch! 8:00 PM Monty Python Madness Live Tribute Show (Palace Theatre) Bill Fountain directs a sidesplitting revue recreating the best sketches from the beloved TV series. Produced by Sheela Kadam & Alexandra Evans. Tickets available from The Palace Arts Center. All day Complimentary Tea (and biscuits!) served in-store

SATURDAY, JULY 19 9:00 AM One-half-mile Ministry Of Silly Walks Sponsored Walk up Main Street. Led by the Minster of Silly Walks, registered participants will compete for prizes. Begins at the Cotton Belt Depot (705 S. Main, Grapevine) with Spam Sandwiches for breakfast, and ends at the British Emporium. All day Have your photo taken with a Viking or a Lumberjack ($5) 11:30 AM Live performance of “The Cheese Shop” Sketch Noon-2 PM Argument Clinic ($5 per argument) 2:00 PM Monty Python Madness Live Tribute Matinee at Palace Theatre 2:30 PM Live performance of “Dead Parrot “Sketch 4:30 PM Python Costume Contest Judging and Sing-a-long Sendoff 8:00 PM Monty Python Madness Live Tribute Show (Palace Theatre) Midnight “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” special Midnight screening with added live entertainment (Palace Theatre)

SUNDAY, JULY 20 All day Very Silly Sale! 10% discount on all items for all Lumberjacks (or ordinary citizens dressed as Monty Python characters) 12:30 PM Mr. Gumby’s Flower Arranging Demonstration All Day Fish Slapping Dance Party 3:00 PM Spam Recipe Contest Judging

Summer nights at the Gazebo on Main Street

In Historic Downtown Grapevine July 5, 11, 18, 25 & August 1 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Free Entertainment • Family Fun & Refreshments • Shop Late • Sidewalk Sales • Gift Basket Drawings Schedule of Events Saturday, July 5 - Picnic in the Park - This food-themed event will be organized by local Main Street restaurants with a variety of free tasty options from your favorite Grapevine restaurant.

Friday, July 11 - Aloha from Main Street - Grapevine goes tropical by bringing the beach to you! Beach balls, leis, hula-hoop contest and much more. Also, participate in the Elvis impersonation contest.

Friday, July 18 - The Round-Up - Dust off the boots and cowboy hat and have a good ole' time during our western themed night presented by Bank of the West. Hayrides, horse carriage rides, street dances and more.

Friday, July 25 - Family Fun Night at the Gazebo - Bring the entire family to an exciting night featuring face painting, balloon figures, children's games, ice cream, and much more! Friday, August 1 - Grapevine's 2nd Annual Talent Search - Find Grapevine's next big star through an entertaining Karaoke contest, complete with judges, prizes and more! Enjoy free carriage rides.

Sponsored By: Historic Downtown Grapevine Association, Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, Back Porch Grill & Tavern, Bank of the West, Bermuda Gold, Big Fish Seafood Grill, Cookies in Bloom, Edible Arrangements, Gaylord Texan Resort, GRACE, Great Wolf Lodge, Holy Grounds, James Humphrey Art Studio, Pandamonium Home Decor, Reflections Stained Glass and Tap-In Bar & Grill