BEWARE: MP imposter on the loose again (this is NOT a joke)

This guy is a total tool. I hope he gets caught....f'ing puta.

MP, I pray for the safety of you, your wife and your children! We are with you!

Mike, I am really sorry to hear that this guy is doing this again, and I am in shocked that he would do it after being locked up for it already, with having such a high bail set! I just want to say that I wish I could help you fight this guy, but I live in Ohio, and this is happening in New York.
 
Aside from all this, I hope everything else is going well, and I hope to hear your newest projects soon. I'll be looking for a clinic or a tour coming through the area in the near future!
 
Good luck getting this guy locked up again!

My thoughts are with you bro.
 
I remain optimistic that he will face justice.

I hope this guy gets more jailtime than his sore ass can handle. Impersonating someone is just not cool at all, but from seeing the picture, of course he doesn't resemble MP...us as fans can tell..but I did think he resembled more Scott Travis from Judas Priest. Scary that people can get away with this sort of shit.

Well, here's to hoping the police nab him quick, and that scumbags like him are served a high dose of justice.

I have to admit, the numerous remarks wishing and/or offerring to inflict bodily harm on the douchebag bother me.

 
I apologize if anything I said suggests violence.  My point is to be proactive, take an offensive stance (not a passive one) and LET HIM KNOW that his actions and movements vis a vis MP are being closely watched.

ORIGINAL: Ragutis

I have to admit, the numerous remarks wishing and/or offerring to inflict bodily harm on the douchebag bother me. Yeah, we're all protective of Mike, the Portnoy clan, and all of DT and Co., and yeah, we're all angry and concerned, but this lynch mob/vigilante attitude is just personally distasteful to me.

That said, if this guy is out, and if this guy is at it again, he needs to be stopped. I'd bet dollars to donuts MP's passed on this new info to the authorities and that there's a restraining order if applicable. What can forum members and fans can do? I dunno, maybe flyers? Put 'em in music stores, clubs, bars, venues where the rock/metal crowd tends to gather. "This guy is NOT Mike Portnoy, drummer of Dream Theater. His name is Anthony Mendez and he has been known to impersonate Portnoy in the past to take advantage of people and even to commit several thefts. If seen please contact _____________" I don't know if that's a good idea or not, but it would A) warn people and make it a LOT harder for the dude to pull his scam, B) Let this dude know that the word is out and maybe dissuade or intimidate him and C) could yield info or evidence that could get this guy back in jail or into a psych ward. It just seems a lot more constructive and potentially effective than threats etc.

The main thing would be to get the word out to prevent this guy from finding any more victims. Maybe Eddie Trunk could mention it on the air or website?

Just my $.02...

Stay safe, MP... you and the family will be in my thoughts.

 
Yeah!!! Either that or the baseball bat.

ORIGINAL: Enc3f4L0


Yeah!!! Either that or the baseball bat.

 
"Votes for a scene from The Warriors" Baseball Bat style.

Un. Fucking. Believable. 

How in the hell is it that losers like this are allowed to be let loose back on the streets?

I hope this time they lock him up and throw away the key...preferably before he causes anyone any harm, MP and his family included.

Good luck and best wishes to you in catching this scuzzbag, Mike... I pray the law will really throw the book at him. You and your family stay safe.

Didnt the guy learn a lesson last time.... 

ORIGINAL: DrumRman

Yeah he's real fucking METAL flippin the horns with a fucking bandaid on.

What a Pussy (and ugly one to boot).

 
its because he cut his wittle finga....
 
I wonder if this douche has a mp.com/forum SN....
 
lets see whos been missing for a while now..........

Interesting that this is already to page 5 in such a short time.

May justice be swift and vengeful on this prick.  If this clown even tries to roam anywhere upstate here - he'll be rooted out quickly.

If this idiot had any idea of the mass army mike could assemble and annihilate this fucker. I think he would run back to jail for his own safety.

Mike,

 I'm sincerely sorry for what is happening to you and your family.  I'll take my moment of silence at tonight's AA meeting and dedicate it to you and the safety of your family.

BBB

Take care Mike.  I hope they catch him and punish him justly.  Sheesh, why did they let him out in the first place?  I don't get it....he's obviously a sick sick demented person.  Why don't they get a psychiatrist in to examine him to see if he was fit to let out in public in the first place?

Holy cow.  Sometimes I wonder............

i will pray mike!! we are with you to help in which it is possible to us, although are far

wow thats not cool at all, what assfaces in this world would try to steal someones identity... its just sad and i hope someone arrests this assclown.

Obviously he isnt a sick person (spite that pretending to be someone else is sickening), he is just a fucking criminal. Taking advantage of innocent people pretending to be Portnoy (not to mention that he damages the image of Portnoy by his acts or misdeeds and his looks too he's butt ugly) Too bad that he's on the loose again, hopefully this time around he'll get a more severe punishment. Good thing that he is a drugaddict and a dumbass, it's only a matter of time before he fucks it up again, and he'll get his ass back to jail in no time.

Just a question, he was just released. Shouldnt he have like a meeting or report to his PO? Or he is out without parole?

Mike, I just wish safety for you and your family. Thoughts and prayers.

This guy obviously has some mental problems.  Whatever is wrong with him, he must be very sick.  I don't think I'll be seeing him in the Chicago Burbs anytime soon, but if I do...I'll definately give you guys the heads up. It doesnt help that his he has a very common hispanic last name.  Hopefully he won't try any of these antics again.

In echoing the sentiments of the entire board, this shit is just messed up.

The wellbeing of yourself and your family is paramount, and here's hoping they get the bastard before he does any more damage around the place. Although anyone who's acquainted with your likeness and image will be able to see through his facade, there are plenty of unsuspecting people out there.

Jesus that guy should be fuckin shot

The guy is pushing his luck and it won't be long before he's caught again but in the meantime, he still can do some damage, mostly to Mike's reputation.
 
I wish the best to you and your family Mike. Judging by your posts in this thread, you sound pretty cool about it (as much as you can be under the circumstances) but I'm sure you're boiling up inside. Stay with those you love, that's probably the only advice we can give at the moment.
 
Just an idea: until this matter is resolved, maybe Mabrown could put a recent photo (the one with Dweezil?) on the front page with the story. This guy will attract attention on you and maybe someone will take a look on this site.

One thing I learned from grand jury duty is...
 
Criminals are as dumb as a bag of rocks.
 
...He WILL be apprehended swiftly, most likely thanks to his jaw-dropping stupidity.

If this guy is listed in the white pages, and I have the right guy, his phone number is listed.

hehehe, me getting ideas....

I dont understand how people can live their lives like that. He was jailed..you would think he would be like "ok i fucked up...time to rehabilitate myself" but no he now decides to be more of a douche and fuck up other peoples lives including the man himself and his family...hey man...seriously...restraining order...lock his ass up..we love ya MP....beat his ass down...we all know how much of a tough S.O.B. you are :)...

Just wondering why wasn't MP personally notified by authorities when this sociopath was released... I would think they owe him that much information

Damn,sorry to hear that mike.
I havent read all the replies cuz well...its a lot so shoot me if this has been pointed out.One funny thing I found while reading this, was how the guy knew a lot about mike but then i read this...
 
Mendez told us that his mother was dying of cancer, his wife was divorcing him and that DREAM THEATER had canceled its tour because of the war," said Freeman. "So I kind of felt sorry for him."
 
 
Now will someone please remind me what A Change of Seasons is about?
 
 
 
 

Still, doesn't the original 'notification' from an email source sound kinda strange?  SOme guy just SHOWS up at some guys house claiming he's MP>..and then the story breaks.... THis is probably just some juvenile prank.  Some guys buddy looks KINDA like Mike and they thought they'd do this.... Sorry, but this 2nd round seems SO much less legit than the original story....  Think about it.   Some guy just SHOWS UP and claims he's Mike, strung out on drugs apparently and YOU let him in to your house only to post an email about it????????
 
In any event, given any legitimacy to this story, I wish the best for MP.  But NooBs will be NooBs.....

Um, dude, the guy did this back in 2003, same name, and ended up in jail for it.

sad.

I'm disgusted that this fellow didn't learn his first time around.  My most sincere well wishes go out to your and your family that this nightmare is cleaned up quickly.

Edit:  Maybe I'm blind, but I don't see his picture.

Just hope he gets caught soon
 
But he must be really dumb to try the same old trick again

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

ORIGINAL: Heitor

C'mon, you gotta be an asshole to mix up the real MP and this guy... They're not even remotely similar to each other... This guy is an idiot to think he looks like MP...

This was my thought upon hearing all the Tommy Lee look-alike comments, which are true by the way.  For 5 years I went to schools where no-one but me and my little brother knew who Dream Theater were.  But now now they all know who they are because of me but obviously wouldn't recognize any of the members.  I bet there are many people like that, obviously not us cause we all know what MP looks like.
 
Mike, this is actually the first time I hear about this and it sucks that it has already happened to you before.  I hope this jackass gets caught soon and doesn't put your family in harm or any other person for that matter.  My thoughts are with you and your family.
Yes...this has been stated a million times now (along with the Tommy Lee thing...)
His looks and any similarities (or lackof) are totally besides the point.
 
Obviously, none of YOU or any DT fans or drummers would ever fall for his BS - but a normal guy on the street or in a bar may have heard my name or DT's name but wouldn't neccessarily know the difference...
 
MP

 OMG Mike...I'm so sorry to hear this and I know it must be a nightmare to you and your family...
I really hope this guy gets caught and never will bother you again!
I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts, please take good care of yourself and your precious family !
 
Love,
Caroline

thats fucking sick and twisted. Mike my feelings are with you, your family, and the victims. This guy deserves to be caught, and deserves the rightful punishment.

knac.com has the story up, with a link to this bum's ugly mug.

EDIT: don't know if it's ok to link to that site or not... the posters there are pretty unrestrained. 

I´m so sorry to hear this
And I hope this A hole gets chaught as soon as possible.
I hope this guy wont cause you anymore bad things.
 
My thoughts go out to you Mike and the other who is suffering from this!

This guy will get caught again. He is to brazen, and being on drugs doesn't promote rational thinking.
He'll do something stupid like try to con an off duty cop.

What a pathetic waste of a human life.  I don't see why people have to resort to such idiotic things.  It's just plain rediculous that some people have to do things like this just so they can get some attention. 
 
I wish you and your family the best, Mike!  Hopefully this guy can be re-apprehended and thrown in jail for the rest of his life.

I havent gone thru these pages in this thread to research and answer to my questionm so here goes:

What was Mendez's sentence for the 2003 charges? All I saw what gand larceny and impersonation. Did he get a full 2 years or something else?

Mike, I can mirror what everyone esle has said in here.  All in all, this is rape of another kind. Indetity theft of another kind. Scarey shit man!!!