The altercation began with a report of a possible kidnapping and assault at the Shari's Restaurant at Indiana and Monroe Street, said Spokane police Officer Jennifer DeRuwe.

DeRuwe said one female employee was restrained, another tried to help and then a male customer reportedly stepped in, and Lewis allegedly assaulted him. A Shari's employee called police.

DeRuwe said officers reported that Lewis was confrontational when they approached him, refusing to get out of the Corvette.

"He had already shown his total disregard for public safety," said DeRuwe of the police decision to Taser the man.

Witnesses said they heard Lewis talking about Jesus.

"He was yelling, 'I'm God. You can't do anything to me,' " said Maurice Frye, who witnessed the confrontation from a nearby business. "He would not let go of the steering wheel."

Lewis was taken to the hospital to be examined for injuries and undergo a mental health evaluation before he was booked into jail.

The 2005 Corvette was borrowed from Camp Chevrolet over the weekend on a kind of extended test drive with the intent to purchase it.

Oh, like you Savage have never hit a pipe and thought you were God before? What's the big deal?

And exactly what about this individual "a person, a husband, a pastor, a mentor, and a friend" justifies reckless endangerment and assault? This man could have KILLED those cops. He could have KILLED pedestrians. Exactly what is going to mitigate that?

I've been depressed. I've wanted to kill myself. I did not do it. I did not try to kill anyone else. It's called self-control, friend of the family, and most grown ups have it. It's even supposed to be one of the fruits of the Spirit. Perhaps your friend should grow some.