U.S. serviceman breaks into love hotel room

Sunday 21st September, 01:08 PM JST

MISAWA —

A 21-year-old U.S. serviceman working at the U.S. Air Force base in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, was arrested Saturday for allegedly breaking into a love hotel though the roof, police said. Misawa police said that Lawrence A. Bopp Jr admitted to the allegation.

According to police, Bopp entered the one-story hotel through a small window leading to its attic. He then allegedly either tried to look through or enlarge a hole in the ceiling to peep at the guests before the ceiling gave way and dropped him into the middle of the room, where a 38-year-old man was sleeping with his companion,
The man called hotel staff who summoned the police. Bopp told police that he had been drinking, and did not know the couple.

Wire reports

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Anung at 06:09 PM JST - 23rd September

OooooH Weeee!!! You know he's going to get the axe Kicked Out by his command plus pay for a new ceiling, and issue a formal apology to include his commander and his commanders commander bowing on one knee, in apology. Man glad i'm not in the US military, those fellas get tagged for all kinds of stupid things, and because they are foreigners they can't do the same retarded things the Japanese do on a daily basis and get away with it. People like him are the reason why Japan will be like South Korea in the aspect of 1 oclock curfew for ALL Military in the country. I figured that one out by going to Seoul on business and realized how 'peaceful' the night clubs were after 12, I.E no fighting, plenty of nice young ladies, and polite club staff.
Nippon5 at 11:46 AM JST - 24th September

ExPrinceska at 12:20 AM JST - 23rd September

Such people who infringe people's privacy are crying for prosecution and need to be put in prison for long.

Ohh kay... I think we should worry about a guy who sneaks into a love hotel, more then we should worry about Russians selling drugs in Roppongi, or Men raping and killing kids...

He was stupid and can be charged with breaking and entering, which is not even going to put him jail for a week. He will be in more trouble in the military then the civilian system...
keshii at 04:07 PM JST - 24th September

I generally don't trust the 'U.S. servicemen did nani nani perverted thing according to some unreliable witness account' stories, but you have to admit that this one is different. It's a shame that his actions will cast such a negative light on the rest of the military posted here.
Nippon5 at 04:34 PM JST - 24th September

keshii at 04:07 PM JST - 24th September

I generally don't trust the 'U.S. servicemen did nani nani perverted thing according to some unreliable witness account' stories, but you have to admit that this one is different. It's a shame that his actions will cast such a negative light on the rest of the military posted here.

With that type of logic we would have to say the same for foriegners in general, men in general, and drunks in general...

Damn foriegn drunk men they all are worthless peeping toms:)--
Kameleon at 05:59 PM JST - 24th September

He then allegedly either tried to look through or enlarge a hole in the ceiling to peep at the guests

Damn it! I started that hole & he had to go & make it bigger! Still, I guess it's not the size of the snake cam...
Anung at 10:49 PM JST - 24th September

Well fellas lets get ready to party when the military finally desides to give a 1 oclock curfew to it's members, Just like thier Korea bound neighbors. Then FINALLY we can have peace of mind knowing that, we can sit at a bar and listen to the music, and not listening to a bunch of LOUD DRUNKS bickering and arguing about the stupidest things. I don't have ANY sympathy for them when this happens, they are military anyway they should be treated as such.
ebisen at 08:36 AM JST - 25th September

Oh well, at least he didn't killed anyone.. well almost. I hate to think what would have happened if he would have fallen on the couple while in action. There are known cases in which if the girl (lady, etc) gets badly scared/shocked, they cannot be separated for hours - not that's not funny but quite dangerous.
jeancolmar at 08:27 PM JST - 26th September
This is funny. It is right out of Chaucer's "Miller's Tale." A man named Bopp is watching a couple make love and falls through the room on them. Yes, I know there that this could have resulted in serious injuries or even death. But since no one was hurt I think it is quite all right to bust a gut over this.

One question that this raises is what should you do if an unexpected visitor drops in on you, or, more appropriately, bops in while you are in the act.

Anyone been to university should be no stranger to this state of affairs.

There are various school of thought as to the proper approach.
1. Keep at it and pretend nothing has happened.
2. Ask the visitor to join in.
3. Say, "Hi," and continue.
4. Say, "The bathroom is down the hall" (which wouldn't work in a love hotel).
Poor Bopp! I hope the authorities won't be too hard on him.
NagoyaGaijin at 12:23 PM JST - 27th September

dano2002--why does a 38 yr old man need a love hotel? Prolly cos his wife is at home...

Ontopically, this is quite possibly the funniest story I have seen in a while... I know ole Bopp is gonna get some serious crap from his comrades and commanders. As far as the severity of the crime...I think he should definitely pay the hotel for a new ceiling, as well as shell out some cash for the disturbed couple. Maybe--pay about 1man for the view, and another 2man for them to have an undisturbed night at another hotel sometime...that sounds reasonable to me. Jail time? At most, 30 days in the brig should be sufficient. I think he will probably have more than enough punishment from his peers before even dealing with the authorities.
kavikahi at 05:14 PM JST - 27th September

Next time this soldier goes for a drink better keep someone with him.
reddragonguy at 05:31 PM JST - 27th September

He should get a job from the CIA!
JPYuki at 04:27 AM JST - 28th September

If he got hurt, he can sue the love hotel owners for millions. Ooops...this happened in Japan, not in the US.
jeancolmar at 11:36 AM JST - 28th September

Bopp ought act in a Mr. Bean movie as Mr. Bean's long lost younger brother.
jeancolmar at 11:36 AM JST - 28th September

Ought to-- Pushed Submit a little to early.
Sarge at 11:40 AM JST - 28th September

Jean - Excellent idea! Will Hollywood and Bopp strike a deal?! Let's hope so!