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Tuesday 6/29/10

COUPLE MARRIES IN TREE: A bow-hunting loving couple in Iowa was married in a treetop ceremony this past weekend. Kim Solver and Marvin Hunter hunt together so much that they decided to wear camouflage during the ceremony, which was held at the Anamosa Bow Hunters Archery Club. Throughout the ceremony, the bride and groom fired arrows at targets. The groom said that even though he previously joked with his bride about getting married on a tree stand hunting platform, it "just seemed like the right thing to do." (AP)

FL MAN CALLS COPS ON THONG-WEARING NEIGHBOR
A Florida man called the cops last week after getting to know his neighbor a little too well. TCPalm.com says police visited a home in Martin County last Wednesday after receiving a call that a man was exposing himself in front of kids. A 56-year-old man was reportedly outside with his family when his neighbor began bending over outside while wearing a thong. The victim claims he could see the man's private parts, and subsequently asked him if he could stop bending over. The neighbor wasn't willing to comply, as he responded, quote, "if you don't like it call the cops." When police arrived, another adult on the scene said the man in question had showered outside the previous day. No arrests have been reported in the case.


Monday 6/28/10

CAT GETS PROSTHETIC PAWS: A cat named Oscar, who lost his two hind feet in an accident has made history by getting two prosthetic paws. A high-tech veterinarian in England attached metal implants to Oscar's legs so that the cat could regain mobility. The vet said that the $3000 paws had the cat mobile the day after the operation, making him the first "truly bionic cat." (AOL)

TEEN STEALS 44 PAIRS OF UNDERWEAR
A Minnesota teen was arrested earlier this month for attempting to bolster her underwear collection. According to the "Pioneer Press," police apprehended the 15-year-old girl on June 19th for attempting to steal 44 pairs of underwear from a St. Paul Kmart. The girl allegedly placed the undergarments in a tote bag and attempted to walk out without paying. When stopped by police she reportedly asked, quote, "Do you expect me to wear dirty underwear?" The alleged teenaged thief has been charged with misdemeanor theft.

TEXAS MAN WARNED ABOUT BACKYARD BEER MACHINE
Police in Fort Worth, Texas are keeping their eye on a local man and his backyard. According to KHOU.com, authorities believe the man is selling beer from a vending machine after-hours. For just one-dollar-and-50 cents, people can allegedly purchase a cold one in his backyard after the bars have closed down. Police have warned the man several times, but neighbor Dwayne Smith says nothing is getting done to stop the problem. He remarks, quote, "They've done all this stuff, and he's still doing what he does. No one is stopping him." The man has since defended his allegedly illegal business, saying the vending machine is his "personal refrigerator," adding that he can't help it if people steal his beer.


Friday 6/25/10

CAT WALKS TWO-THOUSAND MILES TO REUNITE WITH OWNERS
A cat recently made the trek of a lifetime to reunite with his owners. The U.K.'s "Orange" news is reporting that the feline traveled two-thousand miles to join the family that had raised him. Ravila Hairova and Lev Kondratyev recently moved from Gulistan, Uzbekistan to Liska, Russia. The couple thought the move would be too tough on their cat Karim, so they left him with their neighbors. Two years later, Hairova returned home one day to find Karim waiting on their doorstep. She remarks, quote, "He is very happy now and so are we. I've no idea how he found us but I'm very glad he did."

MAN DRIFTS ONE MILE AFTER HE FALLS ASLEEP ON FLOAT: A Florida man who passed out on a pool float while at a Tampa area beach woke up to find himself about a mile from the shore. A local boater alerted authorities after seeing what appeared to be an unconscious man floating in the water. A representative from the Coast Guard says they found Jerry Whipple, unconscious and wearing a lifejacket about a mile into the Gulf of Mexico. When he came to, Whipple was checked by paramedics. The Coast Guard suspects that the man was very drunk and says that the Sheriff's Office will open an investigation. (AP)


Thursday 6/24/10

NAKED WOMAN IN CAR CHASE: A Utah woman is in custody after she allegedly stole and crashed two vehicles in a car chase with the police. The first chase started when the woman, who was naked, climbed into a running car and stole it. After crashing that vehicle, the named woman was almost captured by police but wriggled free of their grasp and got away in one of their police cruisers. She wrecked the police cruiser as well, launching it about 50 feet in the air after hitting a slope. The woman is currently undergoing a mental evaluation and a medical assessment. Local police Captain Tom McLachlan said, "It appears there may be mental issues involved." (AP)

GUY CLAIMS HE WAS MUGGED AFTER STABBING HIMSELF: Wisconsin police say that a local man stabbed himself then called police to claim he was mugged. The 20-year old told police that he got into an argument with a a stranger who followed him to a local gas station. He claims the person stabbed him and took his wallet. When he was in the hospital he told authorities that no one else was involved and that he had stabbed himself. Police reportedly don't know why he stabbed himself, but recommend that the man be charged with filing a false complaint. (AP)

DOG PUTS TRUCK IN GEAR; RUNS OVER OWNER: A Florida man who was checking for oil leaks under his truck was run over by the truck when his dog accidentally shifted gears. 43-year-old Christopher Bishop left his car running, in neutral, while he looked underneath for an oil leak. Meanwhile, his dog Tassey jumped into the vehicle and put the truck in gear causing it to roll over the left side of Bishop's body. Bishop somehow got up and stopped the truck, then went into his home. He eventually called for help when the pain got to be too much, and was taken to a hospital with non life threatening injuries. (AP)


Wednesday 6/23/10

$3,600 IN LOST WEDDING GIFTS RETURNED TO COUPLE: A Good Samaritan in Pennsylvania found an envelope with $3,600 on the highway and actually returned it to the newly married couple who lost it. After leaving their own wedding reception, David and Ashley Marasco lost the money when they accidentally placed their guestbook -- with an envelope full of cash presents -- on top of their car and drove off. When a local named Brennan Breene came across the cash stuffed envelope on a busy highway in Pittsburgh. he turned it over to the Police. Breene says he was aware of the couple's loss from local news websites and that he knew the money wasn't his. (AP)

PSYCHIC OCTOPUS PREDICTS WORLD CUP WINNERS: An octopus named Paul has successfully predicted the winner of each of Germany World Cup matches so far. Paul, who currently lives in a tank at an aquarium in Germany, even picked Serbia to beat Germany which has been one of the biggest upsets in the tournament thus far. So how's he doing it? Handlers basically place two clear boxes in his tank, one with Germany's flag and one with the opposing country's flag. They place shells and other treats inside both boxes and the box that Paul picks first is the winner. Until Germany gets knocked out of the tournament, the aquarium will continue to have Paul make his picks. (AOL)

WOMAN LEAVES MILLIONS TO DOG: When heiress Gail Posner died of cancer back in March, she left a three-million-dollar trust fund and her $8.3 million home to her three dogs -- and just one million dollars to her estranged son Bret Carr. Florida based Posner also allowed for one of her aides to live at the mansion to care for the dogs. Carr has sued the aides, claiming they manipulated his mother into changing her will in their favor. He told the Miami Herald, "She never would have done that unless she was under extreme influence," adding that her staff, "exacerbated her paranoia and tendency to be in a delusional world." (AFP)


Tuesday 6/22/10

MAN STABS ROOMMATE OVER LOUD SEX WITH HOMELESS WOMAN
A South Carolina man is facing criminal charges following a loud sexual encounter with a homeless woman. The "Sun News" is reporting that Russell Willis Shepherd Jr. is accused of stabbing his roommate after the two began arguing over Shepherd's noisy bedroom behavior. The victim was reportedly in another apartment when he returned home to hear Shepherd in the throes of passion. The two reportedly started fighting, at which point Shepherd stabbed the man in his hand. The 40-year-old Myrtle Beach resident is now facing charges of second-degree assault and battery.

VACUUM DEMONSTRATION GOES AWRY
Two vacuum salesmen in New York are facing misdemeanor charges following an unsuccessful sales demonstration. "The Post-Standard" is reporting that Taylor Newton and Phillip Smith were charged with reckless endangerment of property last Monday. The two were reportedly trying to sell Kirby vacuums when they damaged a 13-hundred dollar Sealy mattress at a Richfield Springs home. Newton and Smith were still at the house when police arrived, and were reportedly apologetic for their behavior. The owner of the mattress is seeking reimbursement.


Monday 6/21/10

BOX OF SAUCY RIBS MISTAKEN FOR BOMB: A bomb inspecting robot was in called to inspect a package that someone left in a Tennessee parking lot. The box had writing on it, warning that anyone who touched it would lose their hands. A police spokesman said the owner of the box told police she brought ribs in a box from Chicago, and left the box in the parking lot to dry after removing the ribs. She had written the warning as a joke. No charges were filed. (AP)

MAN PUNCHES SHARK, SURVIVES: A brave surfer in Australia who was knocked off of his board by a shark reportedly punched the shark. Michael Bedford says the shark knocked him off his board and came back for a second charge when he punched it. Luckily, he caught a wave to the shore where he used the rope from his surf board as a tourniquet for the shark bites on his leg. A witness told a local news station, "He gave it a good whack he reckons, a good punch and that doesn't surprise me knowing Mick." Bedford is in reportedly in stable condition. (AFP)

TAXI DRIVER RECEIVES WOMAN'S ENTIRE ESTATE
A British woman recently left a taxi cab driver the tip of a lifetime. According to the BBC, Mary Watson gave Don Pratt and his wife Gill her entire state, which totaled more than 370-thousand dollars. Pratt had reportedly driven Watson around the town of Newquay for the past 20 years. When the 86-year-old died last December, she decided to reward him by giving his family every last penny she had. Pratt's very thankful for the generous tip stating, quote, "We worked days and nights. Now we can go traveling and all the other things we have not been able to do."


Friday 6/18/10

MAN RETURNS IPAD BECAUSE HE MISSED BEING BORED: A man in New York says he just couldn't keep his Apple iPad because the device left him with no free time to be "bored." Peter Bregman writes in his blog, "It's too easy. Too accessible. For the most part, it does everything I could want. Which, as it turns out, is a problem." Bregman ultimately returned the gadget because it took over his life. He explains, "Being bored is a precious thing, a state of mind we should pursue," adding, "My best ideas come to me when I am unproductive." Bregman now spends 15 minutes of his newly freed up time chatting with his 8-year-old daughter before her bedtime, he says, "I listen and ask her questions . . . It really has become my favorite part of the day." (AOL)

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR MARRYING TWO SOLDIERS
A Colorado woman is free on bond after allegedly marrying two U.S. soldiers. CBS4Denver.com is reporting that Tammy Patton was married to Eugene Patton when he was deployed to Iraq for 13 months. During his time overseas, Tammy Patton allegedly married Kevin Benson, a fellow soldier at Fort Carson. Patton reportedly used a fake social security number and misstated her father's name on the application for her second marriage license. Eugene Patton learned of his wife's unfaithful behavior when he returned from Iraq. Tammy Patton has been charged with bigamy as well as forgery and attempting to influence a public servant. She is due back in court on July 12th.

BOY'S PATRIOTIC HAT BANNED FROM SCHOOL: An 8-year-old in Rhode Island was banned from wearing a hat he made to honor members of the armed forces. As part of a school project, David Morales glued toy military men to his camouflage hat to honor military members. Tiogue School officials said the boy's hat violated school policies prohibiting students from bringing weapons to school because the toy soldiers are holding guns. Morales' family disagreed but will honor the rule. (FOX)


Thursday 6/17/10

MAN CLAIMS CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH BLONDE BIGFOOT: A man living in the mountains of North Carolina claims that a 10-foot-tall blonde, hairy beast paid him a visit last week. When Tim Peeler went outside to investigate strange grunting noises, he came close enough to a Bigfoot-like creature to poke it with a stick. He explains, "The thing was 10 feet tall with beautiful hair, yellowish hair, and a yellow beard . . . I rough-talked him and said, 'You get away from here.'" Peeler isn't the first Cleveland County resident who has seen the beast though. Back in the '70s, locals who spotted a similar beast decided to name it "Knobby." Local police officer Mark Self tells reporters, "We're working up here, so if we see something, we'll try to capture it and take it into custody." (AOL)

STUDENT HURLS PUPPY AT HELL'S ANGELS: A German student in Bavaria has been arrested after mooning a group of Hell's Angels motorcycle members and throwing a puppy at them. After the 26-year-old threw the puppy, he fled the scene on a stolen bulldozer. German police tracked him down to his house where he was arrested. A spokesperson for local police said, "What motivated him to throw a puppy at the Hell's Angels is currently unclear." The student was reportedly suffering from depression. The puppy is currently in good hands at an animal shelter. (Reuters)

NY POLICE DOG HAS STELLAR FIRST DAY: The first day on the job for a police dog in New York proved successful when the pup managed to track down a parole violator. The bloodhound, Tank Tebow, started work with Officer Curtis Hahne on Tuesday (June 15th). After police received a tip regarding the whereabouts of a parole violator, Tank picked up the man's scent and followed it through woods and across streets into an apartment complex where the man surrendered. Tank will also be used to find missing people. (AP)


Wednesday 6/16/10

ELDERLY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR VANDALIZING LIBRARY
An elderly Idaho woman was arrested over the weekend for vandalizing a local library. The "Idaho Statesman" is reporting that 74-year-old Joy Cassidy was apprehended by Boise police last Sunday for pouring liquids into a drop box at the Ada County Library. Cassidy is suspected of putting items like corn syrup and ketchup into the drop box on more than ten occasions since May of last year. When police stopped her car they found a loaded handgun under the driver's seat. Cassidy did not have a permit for the firearm. She has been charged with misdemeanor injury to property and carrying a concealed weapon.

WOMAN NURSES BABY WHILE DRIVING: A German woman is in trouble after police caught her breast-feeding her baby while driving. During a standard patrol, the police officer saw the woman driving and nursing her 18-month-old baby at the same time. The officer pulled over the 47-year-old woman who objected, saying that she was close to home and would have made it safely. The woman was issued several fines for failing to provide herself and her baby with proper security while driving. The officer explained in a statement, "Because naturally the mother, while handling the difficult care of her infant while at the wheel, did not have her own seatbelt fastened as required." (TheLocal.de)

WORKER FINDS $58 IN DOG POOP: A pet waste removal worker in St. Louis found $58 in a pile of dog poop. Steve Wilson responded to a customer call and saw what he thought might be money sticking out from the pile of dog waste. After removing the bills and sanitizing them, he returned the money to the customer in a zip-lock bag. The company, Doody Calls Pet Waste Removal says the bills were torn but could still be replaced with new money from a bank. (AP)


Tuesday 6/14/10

CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBER DROPS ALL BUT $1: A robber in Pittsburgh dropped all but one dollar of the money that he tried to steal from a local convenience store. According to police, the ski-mask wearing robber was handed $66 after he threatened the store's clerk with a handgun. The robber ended up getting away with seven packs of cigarettes but dropped all but one dollar of the money he stole. No one was hurt during the robbery but detectives are still searching for the man. (AP)

VIETNAMESE DRIVER RETURNS LARGE SUM OF MONEY LEFT IN TAXI: A 23-year-old taxi driver in Vietnam was rewarded for returning a passenger's bag that had about $26,500 in it. The bag belonged to a forgetful human resources officer who was carrying important documents and money in three different currencies. When the man realized he'd lost his bag, he called the cab company and the driver heard the call. He returned the bag unopened and received a $100 reward -- more than the average monthly income in Vietnam

CONNECTICUT MAN MISTAKES HOME FOR BED & BREAKFAST
A Connecticut man is facing criminal charges after he mistook a family's home for a bed and breakfast. The "Hartford Courant" is reporting that Walker Bruce was arrested after he fell asleep inside the Higganum family's home. The 45-year-old reportedly had a taxi drop him off at the house, believing that they had rooms to rent. A member of the family is said to have discovered Bruce's credit card on the stairs, and subsequently found him inside one of the bedrooms. Police suspect that Bruce was under the influence of drugs at the time. He was charged with third degree burglary and taken to a local medical center for evaluation.


Monday 6/14/10

NEIGHBOR DEFENDS HIMSELF WITH WEED-WACKER: Two German neighbors, who have been fighting for nearly 20 years over a small strip of grass near their homes, duked it out with a bucket of water and a weed trimmer last week. When one of the elderly men went to use a weed-whacker to trim the lawn, the other got irritated by the noise and poured a bucket of water over his head. A statement from local police said, "Unwilling to tolerate this outrage, the drenched man took to drastic measures. Armed with his [weed trimmer] the 63-year-old attacked the [68-year-old] resident and caused multiple injuries below the waist -- some of which were severe." The man with the weed-whacker is under investigation for attempted homicide. (Thelocal.de)

GRANDMOTHER ADMITS TO GROWING MARIJUANA
A grandmother in Tennessee had no problem confessing her criminal behavior to the police last week. MyFoxMemphis.com is reporting that Helen Franklin was arrested last Wednesday for growing marijuana in her front yard. Authorities were in the area searching for a suspect when they noticed four marijuana plants growing in the 65-year-old's lawn. When officers asked Franklin if she knew what was growing in her yard she replied, quote, "Yes, reefer. I planted it." Franklin was charged with manufacturing marijuana and was taken to the Shelby County Jail on five-thousand dollars bond.

COUPLE WEDS IN HOME DEPOT: A couple in southern California who work at Home Depot tied the knot there on Saturday (June 12th). 56-year-old Carolyn Weatherly and 55-year-old Audwin Mosby became the second couple to marry in a Home Depot. They said their vows on a stage in the outdoor garden section that was built from store lumber. The bride said the store is like a second home to them and that their co-workers are like family. (AP)


Friday 6/11/10

PLUMBER DELIVERS WIFE'S BABY ON BATHROOM FLOOR: A 38-year-old plumber named Brian Hines has helped deliver his wife's new baby in the place where he spends most of his days -- the bathroom. When Andrea Hines started experiencing contractions, the couple thought they had time so they didn't rush to the hospital. Seven minutes later, with help from an over-the-phone emergency, Daniel Michael Lee Hines was born in their bathroom. Brian certainly recognizes the irony in his situation! He told reporters that he and his wife will have "fun with that one for a long time." (AP)

WASHINGTON MAN BREAKS INTO BANK FOR A NAP: A man in Washington State broke into a bank to take a nap. The 21-year-old was caught on surveillance video breaking into the bank's basement at 3 A.M. and leaving in the morning. Police say he was intoxicated and has no idea why he chose the bank as a napping place. When officers caught up with him, he was arrested for second-degree burglary and malicious mischief. (AP)

MAN INADVERTANTLY TRIES TO SELL STOLEN GPS TO OWNER: A man who was scheduled to be in a Connecticut court to answer larceny charges broke into vehicles outside of the courthouse. 50-year-old Thomas Peno not only stole a GPS unit from one of the cars, but he inadvertently attempted to sell it to the man he stole it from. When an argument ensued between the two, someone called the police and Peno was taken into custody. He's being held on $25,000 bail and faces charges of burglary, larceny and breach of peace. This was Peno's 40th arrest. (AP)


Thursday 6/10/10

Male Gay Best Friends Voted Prom King and Queen at Upstate N.Y. High School
Two male gay best friends were voted prom king and queen by a wide margin at a high school in upstate Hudson, New York, Saturday (June 9th). The election of Hudson High School seniors Charlie Ferrusi and Timmy Howard came two years after a male student at the same school was voted prom queen, but he was denied the crown by school officials. This time, Ferrusi and Howard asked advisers and the principal about their plans beforehand and the officials said they wouldn't interfere with the student body's vote. The town of about 7,000 some 30 miles south of Albany has developed a sizable gay community in recent years.

GIRLFRIEND KILLED BY LIGHTNING MOMENTS BEFORE PROPOSAL
A Tennessee man's marriage proposal took a tragic turn last week. The "Asheville Citizen-Times" is reporting that Bethany Lott was struck and killed by lightning last Friday, just moments before Richard Butler was going to propose. The couple was hiking Max Patch Bald -- a mountain on the North Carolina-Tennessee border -- when they decided to take a moment to enjoy the view. Butler, who was also struck during the incident, says he remembers seeing three bolts of lightning and then seeing his bride-to-be lying on the ground. He attempted to perform CPR, but after a few minutes he was forced to drive for assistance. A man on leave from the Navy with emergency training experience tried to help bring Lott back to life, but was unsuccessful. A devastated Butler recalls, quote, "I put the ring on her finger while the EMTs were working on her. They are listing me as her fiancé in the obituaries."

NEW JERSEY WOMAN WANTS TO BE WORLD'S HEAVIEST: 42-year-old Donna Simpson wants to be the world's heaviest living woman. A spokesperson for the Guinness World Records says the 600-pound mother of two is actively seeking a title of heaviest woman to give birth. Simpson, who aims to reach 1000 pounds, says, "The bigger your butt is, the bigger belly you have, the sexier you are." She's currently engaged to man named Phillippe Gouabma who says, "You look at her curves and see her full belly and generous hips . . . it's very sexy." Despite accusations that she's living an unhealthy lifestyle, Simpson says, "I'm very healthy. I go to the doctor every three months." She currently works on a site called Supersizebombshells.com, where curious people can pay to watch her eating food or walking to her car. (Reuters)


Wednesday 6/9/10

TODDLER SMOKES, DRINKS FOLLOWING CAR ACCIDENT
A three-year-old Chinese girl has found an unhealthy way to cope with a near-death experience. According to the "Yangcheng Evening Post," Ya Wen's parents says she has been smoking and drinking like an adult ever since she was hit by a van last year. Ya Wen's mother, Gao, says she first caught her daughter smoking in the bathroom explaining, quote, "I often saw cigarette butts in the toilet but thought they were my husband's until I saw my daughter smoking there." Ya Wen's father says he has quit smoking to set a better example, but the girl is still able to purchase smokes on credit at a nearby store. The store's owner says he's not to blame stating, quote, "We didn't ask, thinking she was buying for her father." Ya Wen's parents have since moved across town.

TEXAS WOMAN ACCUSED OF BEING SERIAL CAR THIEF
A two-month crime spree could land one Texas woman behind bars for the rest of her life. The "American-Statesman" is reporting that Cynthia Huster-Forrest was arrested last month for allegedly stealing 17 cars. The 29-year-old is accused of taking car keys and driver's licenses out of unsecured gym lockers and then swiping the vehicles from the gym parking lot or the owner's driveway. Huster-Forrest also reportedly stole two vehicles from dealerships after taking a test drive and not returning the car. Huster-Forrest's crime spree took place between March 17th and May 27th. She is currently in the Travis County Jail with bail set at 200-thousand dollars. All 17 vehicles have been returned. Police estimate that the stolen cars are worth more than 200-thousand dollars, making Huster-Forrest's crime a first-degree felony. She faces life in prison if found guilty.

FATHER ARRESTED FOR DISORDERLY INTOXICATION WHILE SON WATCHES
A Florida man failed to set a good example for his son last weekend. TampaBay.com is reporting that James Richard Rowland was arrested early last Saturday morning for urinating on a traffic signal control box. New Port Richey police spotted the 33-year-old about five blocks from his home. Rowland allegedly became "belligerent and uncooperative" during his arrest, kicking one officer in the shoulder. His 12-year-old son was reportedly waiting nearby when the incident occurred. Rowland was charged with disorderly intoxication and battery on a law enforcement officer. He was released from the Land O'Lakes jail after posting 500-dollars bail.


Tuesday 6/8/10

MAN INJURED WHILE SMOKING NEXT TO GAS CAN
A Texas man will probably leave his gas can at home the next time he wants to smoke in his car. According to MySanAntonio.com, Adrian Rendon's car caught on fire Monday after he began smoking a cigarette while riding next to a gas can. The fire caused the 37-year-old to lose control of his vehicle and crash into another car. By the time San Antonio firefighters arrived, the fire had extinguished itself because the car's windows were up. Rendon was burned during the incident and flown to Brooke Army Medical Center in critical condition.

SMALL TOWN TRIES TO BUILD TALLEST LEGO TOWER: A small town in the Netherlands tried to break the record for tallest Lego tower in the world this past weekend. Lego lovers in Limmen aimed to build a tower that would reach almost 100 feet high to break the current Guinness world record of 98 feet 4 inches -- held by Munich. A Guinness spokesperson said, "We may need to have an independent surveyor there to take measurements of the structure . . . We send guidelines that need to be followed by the organizers in terms of what evidence we need, especially if there's no judge there." Limmen isn't the only city up for the record though. In April, Oslo Lego lovers claim to have built a tower that reached 99 feet 2 inches. (AOL News)

RESTAURANT PLANNED FOR OLD PUBLIC BATHROOM SPACE: A hearing is set this morning for Parks and Recreation officials in Boston who want to turn former public bathrooms into eateries. Even though the "Pink Palace" and the "Duck House" haven't been used as bathrooms in 24 years, some food lovers could be grossed out by eating in spaces like this. Caitriona McCarthy, a Boston local, says, "I would go, if they obviously sanitized it . . . I'm assuming they're going to knock the whole thing down." Back in 2008, A local study said the Pink Palace "is out of use, is no longer maintained, and is well on the way to becoming a blight." Officials reportedly think the space is perfect for privately run restaurants. (Boston Herald)

Monday 6/7/10

WISCONSIN MAN ACCUSED OF STEALING DIRTY DIAPERS: A man in Wisconsin has been sentenced to 30 months of probation after reportedly attempting to steal dirty diapers. 20-year-old Dillon Makuski reportedly admitted that he entered a home in September of 2009 looking to steal diapers. The homeowner detained the man and when police arrived they found six dirty diapers in Makuski's pockets. In addition to his probation, Makuski will be subject to a psycho-sexual examination and must serve 200 hours of community service. (AP)

ANOTHER OBESE ANIMAL GETS SENT TO A WEIGHT-LOSS FARM: A 9-year old bull terrier named Gucci has become so overweight that authorities in England obtained a court order to take the dog from her owners and send her to a canine fat farm. An animal welfare officer said, "The animal was suffering through lack of care and exercise . . . There had been previous warnings but it was time to act, and we secured the court order on the basis Gucci was too fat." The dog was reportedly so heavy that her paws were sore from trying to support her weight. The 70-pound dog will be dieting and exercising until she reaches her goal weight of 44 pounds. Once she can run, fetch and roll over she'll be taken to a new home. (Daily Mail)

LONG ISLAND COUPLE WEDS IN SHARK TANK: A New York couple who wanted a "different" kind of wedding ended up saying their vows to each other in a shark tank this weekend. April Pignataro and Michael Curry took their vows yesterday (June 6th), while surrounded by sharks at the Lost City of Atlantis Shark Tank at Atlantis Marine World in New York. The bride told NBC New York, "We both love the ocean we love the water . . . and yes, the idea of an underwater wedding, not to mention one surrounded by sharks at an Aquarium, is different and unique, but that is also exactly who we are." (NBC)


Friday 6/4/10

NEW YORK POLICE LOOKING FOR FLASHER IN “DAISY DUKE” SHORTS
Police in Ray Brook, New York are on the lookout for an unusually dressed suspect. The "Adirondack Daily Enterprise" is reporting that on May 27th, a man in a bright purple belly shirt and "Daisy Duke" cutoffs exposed himself to two women. The suspect also reportedly has a mullet. The man is accused of approaching the two victims, starting a conversation, and then flashing a little skin. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, approximately five-feet-ten-inches tall. Police say it is believed that the man drives a two-door Chevrolet Cavalier that is possibly green or teal. Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the state police in Ray Brook.

MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF IN TESTICLES: Police in Washington State say that a man accidentally shot himself in his privates at a local department store. The man reportedly stashed his handgun in his waistband, where it accidentally went off wounding him in the testicles, his leg and his foot. He was rushed to a local hospital. No one else was hurt in the shooting. (AP)

PROSTHETIC LEG WITH WILLIE NELSON STICKER WASHES ASHORE
An unusual tribute to legendary singer Willie Nelson washed ashore in Florida last week. The "Florida Times-Union" is reporting that a prosthetic leg with a sticker of the country vocalist was found on the beach last Thursday. Thomas Bingham, spokesman for the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, says the man who found the missing left leg has posted the limb on Jacksonville's Craig's List page. Bingham adds, quote, "There are no markings on it except for a Willie Nelson sticker. It's kind of hard to forget." Authorities say the owner can claim his leg by stopping by the station, or calling the police department property room.


Thursday 6/3/10

POLICE TRACK DOWN NAKED DRUNK DRIVER: Thanks to local tips, Iowa police were able to take a 20-year-old drunk driver into custody after he hit a street sign. Witnesses told police that they saw a drunk, naked man leave a convenience store on Tuesday (June 2nd), then hit a street sign with his car. When officers found the damaged car, they tracked it down to the driver's neighborhood where police discovered the man, still naked, outside his neighbor's home. The driver's blood-alcohol content was recorded at more than twice the legal limit. (AP)

NEW YORK MAN RUNS NAKED IN TRAFFIC: A man in New York who was playing in traffic naked was taken to the hospital for treatment after it took four officers and four jolts from a Taser to restrain him. New York police went looking for the unidentified man after they got reports of someone running around in nothing but sneakers. An officer Tased him when the man ran towards them shouting, "Give it to me!" The man fell after one jolt but jumped up to try and take out the Taser darts when he was Tased again. While struggling with officers, the man was shocked two more times. The man was reportedly high on PCP. (AP)

MAN CALLS 911 TO REPORT MOM FOR TAKING HIS BEER: A 32-year-old Florida man called 911 to demand that his mother be charged after she took his beer. When a deputy arrived at his home, the "very intoxicated" Dennison demanded that his mother be arrested for taking the beer. He told the deputy that he would not stop calling until she was charged, and now he faces criminal charges for making false 911 calls. He was jailed on $150 bond for the crime. (AP)


Wednesday 6/2/10

COUPLE BORN ON SAME DAY IN SAME HOSPITAL SET TO WED: A man and woman in eastern Pennsylvania, who were born on the same day, in the same hospital, are set to marry each other on June 12th. Amy Singley and Steven Smith not only share the same birth date, but their mothers were roommates at the hospital. The families continued to interact after the hospital stay and even became acquaintances through their church. When the two kids were in high school, Steven asked Amy on a date. Amy says people think they were "destined to be together." (AP)

15,000 WORKER BEES SWARM WALL STREET: Thousands of bees swarmed New York's Wall Street on Memorial Day, causing some pedestrians to run in fear. The general manager of Cipriani Wall Street restaurant said he was outside when all of a sudden he saw "thousands of bees flying around." No one knows yet where the insects came from but a local officer says that the 15,000 bees may have been looking for a new home. The police department's beekeeper Anthony Planakis collected the bees using a low-pressure vacuum. The bees will be moved to a hive in Connecticut. (AP)

OFFICIALS MAKE INMATES WEAR HOT PINK UNIFORMS: Oklahoma officials in one county have chosen new jail uniforms that will make inmates easy to spot, should they escape. The new jail uniforms in Cleveland County consist of hot-pink shirts and yellow-and-white striped pants, very different from the widely popular orange jumpsuits that most inmates are forced to wear. Undersheriff Rhett Burnett "wanted something identifiable that couldn't be duplicated." Burnett noted that the orange jumpsuits were very similar to medical scrubs and that one of the local High School's colors is orange -- making it a popular color to wear in the area. (AP)


Friday 5/28/10

KITTEN SURVIVES WASHING MACHINE CYLE: A four-month-old kitten in Australia miraculously survived being tossed and spun in a full washing machine. Brendon Rogers from Sydney says that their fluffy little kitten, Kimba, most likely got into their front-loading washing machine to curl up on a pile of dirty clothes when it was accidentally shut in. Brendon and his father Lyndsay were shocked to find Kimba drenched in the washer once the cycle was over. He says, "We could hardly believe our eyes when she emerged, looking like a drowned rat." They had to take the kitten to the vet for treatment after the detergent badly damaged her eyes. Rogers said, "It is just amazing that she survived but we reckon she's used all of her nine lives." (Reuters)

SECOND-GRADER GIVEN PORN DVD INSTEAD OF YEARBOOK
A second grade student in Crystal River, Florida received quite a shock when she tried to enjoy her class yearbook. WTSP.com is reporting that a student at Rock Crusher Elementary was mistakenly given a porn DVD instead of her class' digital yearbook. Skyler Hill's copy was apparently swapped with a DVD from the teacher's husband's porn collection. Hill's mother, Dana, says she's angered by the incident, adding that the teacher has yet to apologize for the mix-up. Authorities have filed a report, but charges are not expected to be filed because there's no proof the DVD swap was intentional.

WIFE DISCOVERS HUSBAND HAS ANOTHER SPOUSE
A Wisconsin man's secret love life could land him in jail on felony charges. The "Eau Claire Leader-Telegram" is reporting that Alex Buehler's wife called police on May 14th to report that he had a second spouse. The woman reportedly became suspicious last fall after catching Buehler in numerous lies. She eventually found his other wife on Facebook, at which point Buehler admitted to his infidelity. The 37-year-old married his second bride in Las Vegas knowing that he did not need a divorce certificate to tie the knot in "Sin City." Buehler says he planned on getting a divorce from his first wife, but simply procrastinated. He has been charged with a felony count of bigamy and is due in court on June 10th. Buehler could spend up to 18 months behind bars if convicted.


Thursday 5/27/10

FROG FLOOD CLOSES HIGHWAY IN GREECE: A swarm of frogs shut down a major highway in the town of Langadas, Greece on Wednesday (May 26th). Officials closed the highway when the "millions" of frogs on the road caused three drivers to skid off the road in order to avoid hitting the amphibians. The official says, "There was a carpet of frogs." (AP)

SLEEPING WOMAN LEFT ON PLANE FOR 4 HOURS: A sleeping woman was left on a plane in Philadelphia for four hours after it landed early Wednesday morning (May 26th). Even though the woman's plane touched down shortly after midnight on Tuesday (May 25th), she wasn't discovered until 4 a.m. when a cleaning crew found her sleeping on the plane. The airline responsible, United, says they are trying to figure out why the plane wasn't cleared. (AP)

GERMAN CROOKS BLOW UP BANK
A bank robbery attempt went horribly wrong for a group of German thieves. According to the U.K.'s "Orange" news, the crooks blew up a bank in Mecklenburg while trying to blast the front off an ATM machine. Neighbors in the area were awakened to find the front of the entire building blown off. One resident remarks, quote, "The explosion was so loud we thought there had been a plane crash. But when the dust settled, the bank was completely gone, a few cars were destroyed but the bank's safe was still there." No money was stolen, and no arrests have been reported.


Wednesday 5/26/10

AMITYVILLE HORROR HOME FOR SALE IN NY: The house that was made famous by the 1979 classic film, The Amityville Horror, is on sale in New York for $1.15 million. The movie recounts the true story of the DeFeo family -- father, mother and four of their five children -- who were shot and killed at the house in 1974. The eldest son, Ronald DeFeo Jr. was convicted of the murders. Neighbors say that curious gawkers still come by, more frequently on Halloween. (AP)

TATTOO ARTIST INKS PROPOSAL ON HIS LEG
A tattoo artist in California recently decided to make his marriage proposal a permanent part of his body. SanDiego6.com is reporting that Joe Wittenberg asked his girlfriend Rachel Streeter to marry him by tattooing the proposal on his leg. The message reads, quote, "Rachel will you marry me? Of course!" The couple has a six-month-old son together, so Joe decided that Mother's Day would be a good day to pop the question. He recalls, quote, "I was already down on one knee so I pulled up my pants and she saw the tattoo." Rachel says she enjoyed her husband-to-be's unique idea saying, quote, "He scored some points for putting my name on him for sure."

TEXAS MAN JAILED OVER CHICKEN NUGGETS
A six-pack of Wendy's chicken nuggets has landed one Texas man in jail. "The Dallas Morning News" is reporting that Marquis Marsh was arrested Sunday night after he tried to steal from the fast food restaurant. The 22-year-old allegedly jumped over the counter, grabbed the nuggets, and then bolted for the door. The store's manager tried to stop Marsh, but he punched the man in the head several times and was able to escape. A pair of Dallas police officers were in the area and managed to locate and arrest Marsh. Upon his arrest Marsh proclaimed, quote, "I paid for those nuggets." He has been charged with robbery and is being held at the Dallas County Jail on three-thousand dollars bond.


Tuesday 5/25/10

BURGLAR MAKES SANDWICHES AND LEAVES CASH: An Iowa burglar managed to break into a Subway restaurant, steal the cold cuts, bread and cookies and leave the cash. According to Sgt. Lori Lavorato, the theif got into the store through the drive-up window on Saturday night. He made some sandwiches and took a significant amount of cold cuts and cookies but left the store's cash behind. Police say there are no suspects. (AP)

MAN SETS HOME ON FIRE OVER DINNER: A Virginia man was arrested and charged with arson, Sunday night, over an argument he had with his wife. Guy Edward Jones, 60, got angry at his wife, Beverly, because she didn't have dinner on the table. Lt. Sean Crossier from the Sheriff's Department said the couple fought and Beverly ran into a neighbor's house. When she turned around, she saw her home in flames as her husband exited the basement door. Guy Jones was being held in South Central Regional Jail. (AP)

MAN BITES MAN'S WRIST OVER PET DOGS: A man from New York City was bitten on the wrist after getting into a fight with another man at a dog park. According to Rockland County's sheriff's Capt. William Barbera, the two dog owners got into a fight because one man didn't like the way another man's dog was playing. A third man tried to break up the fight when one of the combatants bit him on the wrist. No one has been arrested and the case is still being investigated. (AP)


Monday 5/24/10

MAN GETS SUCKED INTO SAUSAGE MACHINE: A Massachusetts man was taken to the hospital after accidentally being sucked into a sausage-making machine in a Danvers factory. The cleaning man's head and shoulders were sucked into the vaccuum-like machine used to season meat at DiLuigi Sausage Co. The man, whose name was not released, was freed from the machine was taken to the hospital as a precaution and shows no signs of trauma. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the accident. (AP)

13-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Climb Mount Everest
A 13-year-old California boy on Saturday (May 22nd) became the youngest person to climb Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain at just over 29,000 feet, breaking the record that had been held by 16-year-old Temba Tsheri Sherpa of Nepal. Jordan Romero had already climbed five peaks as part of his goal of climbing the highest mountains on all seven continents, and now that he's summited Everest, needs only to climb Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, to reach his goal. Accompanying Romero on his climb were his father, a critical care paramedic, and Sherpa guides. There have been some critics of a child as young as Romero climbing the world's highest mountains because of the risks, including David Hillebrandt, medical adviser to the British Mountaineering Council. Saying that nobody knows how such high altitude could damage a child, Hillebrandt told Britain's Guardian newspaper that it was, quote, "verging on child abuse."

TEENS TAKE SCHOOL BUS FOR JOY RIDE: Michigan teens were arrested after stealing a school bus to go on a joy ride. According to police, the teens were spotted after driving past the bus driver's home while he was being questioned by authorities. The bus driver had done as the district directs and left the vehicle in the driveway of her home with the keys in it, in case someone needed to drive it. The teens were charged with unlawfully driving a vehicle and resisting arrest. (AP)


Friday 5/21/10

POLISH TAXI DRIVER RECEIVES DIRECTIONS FROM DOG
A taxi driver in Poland has found yet another use for man's best friend. According to the U.K.'s "Orange" news, Andrzej Szymcakowi receives directions from his two-year-old Yorkshire Terrier Bobo. The 65-year-old says Bobo has accompanied him on every trip since he was a puppy, and now knows all the routes. Szymcakowi remarks, quote, "He yaps and raises his right paw to show we should turn right, and his left paw for left, and barks and wags his tail for straight." Szymcakowi adds, quote, "He recognizes all the routes and tells me which way to go before the GPS does."

NEW JERSEY WOMAN MUST RETURN PROFANE LICENSE PLATE
The Motor Vehicle Commission is restricting one New Jersey woman's attempt at self-expression. According to the New Jersey news website, NJ.com Kim Romano has been ordered to return her license plates that read "Bioch" because someone filed a complaint saying they are offensive. Romano has had the plates for four years, but the MVC says an error occurred during processing and the plates were mistakenly issued to her. The Manville resident has no choice but to return the plates, as she will not be allowed to register her car if she doesn't comply. Romano says her new plates -- which will read "Whaever" -- are expected to arrive soon.

STREAKER TOLD BY GOD TO WALK NAKED IN PUBLIC: A Louisiana man arrested by police for wandering the streets of Thibodaux, Louisiana naked at 2 Am in the morning told authorities that God instructed him to do so. Shafiq Mohamed was found completely nude by officers responding to an obscenity complaint, and when approached, Mohamed declared that "America raped him," and that God commanded him to walk through the streets naked in order to save his soul. Mohamed was arrested and charged with obscenity. (AP)


Thursday 5/20/10

OCTOMOM PUTS UP SIGN PROMOTING SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF PETS: "Octomom" Nadya Suleman put up a 3-foot-by-4-foot sign on her front door yesterday (May 19th) promoting the spaying and neutering of pets that will remain up until June 9th. She's doing it under a a deal with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which is paying her $5,000 to display the sign, which reads, "Don't Let Your Dog or Cat Become an Octomom. Always Spay or Neuter." PETA is also giving her a month's supply of vegetarian hot dogs and burgers for her and her 14 children. Suleman said she's party doing it for the money, but also because she supports PETA. She said, "I love animals and I do believe that they should be spayed or neutered. Humans, of course, are much different."

BANK ROBBER BLAMES CRIME ON THE DEVIL
A bank robber in Minnesota is blaming his upcoming stay behind bars on the devil. According to the "Minneapolis Star Tribune," Rick Wallat pleaded guilty on Tuesday to robbing a bank last October 5th. Police stopped the 58-year-old shortly after taking more than 88-hundred dollars from the People's National Bank in North Branch. During his arrest, Wallat reportedly told police, quote, "The devil made me do it, and you caught the bad guy." Wallat faces up to 20 years in prison for the robbery. His sentencing has yet to be scheduled.

DESIGNER CREATES $187K I-PAD
A British designer has created the perfect gift for Apple fans with deep pockets. According to the U.K.'s "Orange" news, Stuart Hughes has built a diamond-studded, gold-plated iPad that costs more than 187-thousand dollars. The device is covered in 22 carat gold and features 53 individual diamonds placed in the shape of the Apple logo on the back. Hughes discussed his latest creation saying it's, quote, "outstanding even down to the precise polishing to reveal its most beautiful harmonious appearance." Hughes has also created diamond-encrusted BlackBerrys, as well as a gold-plated Nintendo Wii. He adds, quote, "It's all about having something different, and that's what we provide."


Wednesday 5/19/10

94-YEAR-OLD EARNS COLLEGE DEGREE: A 94-year-old California woman was one of some 500 students getting their diplomas during commencement Saturday (May 15th) at Mills College in Oakland, and is believed to be the world's second-oldest person to earn a college degree. Hazel Soares, who has six children and 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, said Saturday of getting her degree, "It's taken me quite a long time because I've had a busy life." She explained that she wanted to go to college right after graduating high school in 1932, but that was during the Great Depression and it she didn't have the money. Saturday was also a big day for Nola Ochs of Kansas, the person who holds the record as the oldest college graduate -- age 95, when she earned her degree from Fort Hays State University three years ago. On Saturday, Ochs, who's now 98, got her master's degree in liberal studies from the same school.

POLICE FIND DRUNKEN TEEN IN STRANGER'S TUB: Indiana police found an intoxicated teenager passed out in a stranger's bathtub with the shower running. Two friends of the drunken 18-year-old knocked on the homeowner's door and told him that their friend had accidentally entered the home and was still inside. Police found the teen locked inside the bathroom and arrested him on charges of felony residential entry and misdemeanor underage drinking. The teen's friends said that he was supposed to go to their house to shower but wandered into the wrong home. (AP)

WOMAN CHASES WENDY'S EMPLOYEE WITH STUN GUN: A woman from Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested after chasing a Wendy's employee with a stun gun when she got upset with her order. According to police, Melanese Asia Reid got into an argument with an employee at the drive-thru on Thursday. She then entered the restaurant and chased the employee with a pink stun gun as her friend cheered her on. The women left when the manager threatened to call the police. Police were able to track the women down and Reid was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. (AP)


Tuesday 5/18/10

WOMAN SUES CELLPHONE COMPANY FOR DESTROYING MARRIAGE: A woman from Toronto is suing her cellphone provider, Rogers Wireless, for $600,000 after her husband discovered she had been having an affair. Rogers Wireless sent a global invoice to the woman's home, which she shared with her husband. The invoice revealed that the woman had been making hours-long phone calls to one particular number. Her husband called the number and reached the man with whom his wife was having an affair. The woman now blames Rogers Wireless entirely and demands compensation for ''losing everything.'' In response, Rogers Wireless claims that they cannot be held responsible for the condition of the marriage. (Geekosystem.com)


WAITRESS FIRED OVER FACEBOOK: A North Carolina wairtress was fired after complaining on Facebook about a $5 tip she received from a couple who sat at their table for three hours. The 22-year-old, Ashley Johnson, said the couple had her working an hour past her scheduled shift. Johnson then complained through her Facebook page, mentioning the restaurant, Brixx Pizza, by name. Brixx officials fired Johnson a few days later for violating company policy that bans employees from casting the restaurant in a bad light through social networking sites. (AP)



MAN FAKES HIS WAY INTO HARVARD: A man from Delaware has been charged with faking his way into Harvard and then scheming his way into receiving $45,000 in financial aid, grants and scholarships. The 23-year-old, Adam Wheeler, was admitted to Harvard in 2007 after claiming he had earned a perfect academic record at Phillips Academy in Andover. Harvard started looking into Wheeler's background when a professor noticed similarities between Wheeler's handwriting and that of a colleague's. He was indicted on 20 offenses including; larceny, identity fraud and pretending to hold a degree. (AP)



Monday 5/17/10

VALET GIVES FERRARI TO WRONG DRIVER: An Australian man decided to go for a joy ride in a brand new Ferrari after a casino attendant mistakenly handed him the keys to the vehicle. The red F430 Spider belonged to a professional poker millionaire at Melbourne's Crown Casino. Casino spokesman Gary O'Neill said that from time to time tickets are misplaced, in which case proof of identification is asked for. It took police five hours to find the vehicle at a service station. The 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with theft. (AFP)

WOMAN ALLEGEDLY STEALS HEART MONITOR FROM HOSPITAL: A woman from Waterloo, Iowa, allegedly left the hospital with a heart monitor still attached and is being charged with theft. Wendi Mae Mingus was checked into Allen Hospital on May 8th. She went outside to have a cigarette after hospital staff told her she couldn't, and left with a $1,000 heart monitor still attached. Police found Mingus the next day after she tried to break through a wall in an apartment building. She was charged with second-degree theft and fifth-degree criminal mischief. (AP)

CELL PHONE FINDER ANGERED WHEN REFUSED REWARD
A New Jersey woman was looking for more than just a "thank you" when she attempted to return a missing cell phone earlier this month. According to Philly.com, Nicole King found the phone near the scene of a May 8th motorcycle accident that sent one man to the hospital in critical condition. King called the victim's mother to tell her she had her son's cell, but decided to throw it back in the street when she found out she wouldn't be given a reward. The Williamstown resident reportedly told authorities, quote, "It did not pay to be a good Samaritan." Nicole King has been charged with theft of lost and mislaid property. The cell phone has not been found.


Friday 5/14/10

TACO BELL CUSTOMER RECEIVES $2K
A Taco Bell customer in Ohio got more than just a value meal when she pulled into the drive-through earlier this week. According to the "Dayton Daily News," on Tuesday a woman believed to be in her 20s, was handed a bag that contained the restaurant's morning bank deposit, which was approximately two-thousand dollars. The restaurant's manager explained to police that it is store policy to place the deposit in a Taco Bell bag and then have an employee hand him the bag through the drive-through window. Unfortunately, on this particular occasion the bag was handed to the wrong person. Police have been searching for the woman's silver SUV, but have been unable to locate the vehicle or the money.

THIEVES STEAL HEARSE AND LEAVE NOTE FOR POLICE: Thieves in Ohio stole a hearse with a corpse inside and later left a note telling officers where to find the body. Police say a woman's body was found in a bag on a gurney, at the intersection specified in the note. The thieves also took computer equipment from the crematory during Wednesday's break-in. Police are investigating whether the hearse was taken in order to haul the equipment away. So far, no arrests have been made. (AP)

SCIENTISTS FIND USE OF CIGARETTE BUTTS: Chinese scientists have found a new use for cigarette butts -- chemicals from the cigarette butts can be used to protect steel pipes from rusting. Scientists in China said they identified nine chemicals that are so toxic, they kill fish. The research was led by Jun Zhao at Xi'an Jiaotong University's School of Energy and Power Engineering. Replacing corroded steel pipes cost oil producers millions of dollars annually. According to researchers, 4.5 trillion cigarette butts find their way into the environment each year. (Reuters)


Thursday 5/13/10

GOSPEL SINGERS ARRESTED FOR STEALING: Two Gospel singers from Atlanta were arrested after singing uplifting songs to churchgoers and then stealing $100,000 worth of speakers, microphones and other musical equipment. According to the Washington County Sheriff, Thomas H. Smith, 28-year-old Deshawn Rico Thomas and 28-year-old Rico Pionegro Blackshear have each been charged with nine counts of theft by taking and nine counts of burglary. Authorities have been investigating nine break-ins at churches over the past several months. Police found the musical equipment in the suspects' homes. (AP)

INTOXICATED, TOPLESS WOMAN STEALS WINE
A Nevada woman was hospitalized earlier this week after stealing alcohol without a shirt on. The "Nevada Appeal" is reporting that Brandi Smith was intoxicated and topless when she took a 20 dollar bottle of wine from a Scolari's grocery store. The 41-year-old allegedly entered the store completely naked from the waist up, walked right past a clerk, and then left with a bottle of wine. The Gardnerville resident then drove to a nearby Burger King where she was confronted by an off-duty sheriff's deputy. Paramedics wound up taking Smith to the Carson Valley Medical Center for treatment. She was found to have a blood-alcohol-content of point-one-four-four, which is almost twice the legal limit. According to Smith's records, she was also arrested last October for stealing beer from a Seven-Eleven.

NAKED INMATE ESCAPES FROM HOSPITAL
Police in Polk County, Florida had to track down a naked inmate earlier this month. ABCActionNews.com is reporting that Bradley Norris was wearing nothing but his socks when he escaped from the Lake Wales Hospital. The 20-year-old was arrested on May 1st for ten counts of violation of parole, but was transferred to the hospital on May 6th for medical reasons. At one point, Norris reportedly told the deputy watching him that he needed to use the bathroom, and then began attacking the man. Norris' gown was torn from his body during the altercation, but that didn't stop him from fleeing the scene. Authorities located the naked prisoner a short time later at the Lake Wales Art Center. He will now face additional charges including escape and battery on a law enforcement officer.


Wednesday 5/12/10

CHINESE MAN PRETENDS TO BE A WOMAN, STEALS MONEY FROM MEN
An 18-year-old Chinese man has been arrested for pretending to be a woman. According to the "Dahe Daily," Wang Mou would marry men and then run off with the engagement money. Mou -- who is very small and soft spoken -- got his start back in February when he was sold to a man as a wife for more than 700 dollars. He explained to police, quote, "I found a way to escape then realized I could use the same shortcut to make money." With the help of an accomplice, Mou wound up stealing nearly three-thousand dollars in engagement fees from two other men. Mou was reportedly wearing a pink wedding dress when he was arrested by police and taken to the station for questioning.

MAN FOILS ROBBERY WITH BEER BOTTLES: A Virginia man managed to stop a truck-stop robbery on Interstate 95 by hitting the suspect in the head with beer bottles. According to police, a robber brandished a gun at the clerk on Saturday at Mr. Fuel. He demanded money and then pointed his gun to several customers. One of the customers snuck to the back of the store to get two beer bottles. He then used the beers bottles to strike the suspect in the back of the head. The customer was shot several times after struggling with the gunman; however, he did not sustain any life-threatening injuries. (AP)

'PLAYBOY' FEATURES 3-D CENTERFOLD: Movies are not the only media that will be in 3-D this summer. Playboy's new centerfold will require 3-D glasses in order for readers to take a closer look, according to spokeswoman Theresa Hennessey. The glasses will be included with the June issue of Playboy. The centerfold features 2010 Playmate of the Year Hope Dworacyzk. "We're constantly trying to do new creative, innovative things to engage our readers," Hennessey said. "But I don't think we'll be having 3-D centerfolds in every issue." "I think Playboy fans will enjoy seeing our Playmate of the Year's true form," Hugh Hefner added in a statement. (AFP)


Tuesday 5/11/10

WOMAN BITES OFF LOVER'S TONGUE: A woman in Germany bit off her lover's tongue after having a drunken argument. According to the German court, 35-year-old Tina Mueller lured 27-year-old Marc Schmidt in for a kiss and clamped down on his tongue with her teeth. The incident happened after the two had returned home from a carnival in Paderborn. Mueller managed to bite off an inch of Schmidt's tongue which doctors were not able to re-attach. The injury has left him with a lisp. Mueller was ordered to do community service after writing a letter to Schmidt apologizing for the assault. "I cannot forgive her," said Schmidt. "She ruined my life. I can't bear the thought of kissing a woman again." (Daily Telegraph)

Australian Filmmaker to Auction Virgins on Camera
An Australian filmmaker had recruited male and female virgins willing to auction off their virginity on-camera for a documentary he will make, the Sydney Daily Telegraph reported Monday (May 10th). In order to avoid prostitution charges in Australia, Justin Sisely will hold the auction in a Nevada brothel, with bidders face-to-face in the same room with those who are auctioning their virginity. Sisely will be paying each virgin close to $18,000, as well as 90 percent of the sale price. The remaining 10 percent will go to the brothel.

SNOOPY TRIES TO BREAK INTO BRITISH PRISON
Officials at the U.K.'s HMP Isle of Wright prison were recently attacked by a cartoon character. "The Sun" is reporting that a man dressed in a Snoopy costume and his accomplice tried to break into the jail to free a family member. It was believed that the "Peanuts" character was carrying a gun, and when he was unable to break down a staff door he began attacking prison officers' cars. Unfortunately for Snoopy and his companion, the family member they were attempting to free was actually located at another prison. One prison source tells "The Sun," quote, "They caused a real commotion, and it was only later they were found to be armed with a water pistol." Two men have been arrested and charged with suspicion of criminal damage.




Monday 5/10/10

MAN WITH TRUCK ON FIRE DRIVES TO FIRE STATION: A man from Oregon decided to drive to the nearest fire station when his truck caught fire, instead of calling 911. Craig Brown from Carlton drove to the McMinnville fire station when smoke started to billow from under the hood of his vehicle. Fire Marshal Eric McMullen immediately ran outside to help. Firefighters quickly grabbed a hose and put out the flames flickering around the engine.McMullen said he was happy to help without having to leave the fire station. (AP)

MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF IN THE GROIN: A man from Colorado was convicted of illegal discharge of a firearm after he shot himself in the groin. David Leroy Blurton claimed to have been defending himself from a mugger when the firearm went off. However, investigators said there was no evidence to substantiate Blurton's claims. The shooting happened at a parking lot of a grocery store in Dillon. Blurton was convicted on Wednesday of "prohibited use of a weapon -- drunk with a gun." (AP)

MAN CALLS POLICE FOR RIDE HOME: Maryland police say a man dialed 9-1-1 and made up a story about being robbed so that he could receive a ride home. The man called the Charles County sheriff's office on Thursday and told authorities that he had been walking down Route 225 when a car stopped and someone put a gun to his head demanding money. Officers searched the area and found inconsistencies with the man's story. The man admitted to fabricating the story in order to get a ride home from the police. Charges against the man are still pending. (AP)


Friday 5/7/10

WOMAN EARNS LICENSE ON 960TH ATTEMPT: A South Korean woman finally passed her driver's license exam after her 960th attempt. It only took 69-year-old Cha Sa-soon 10 tries to pass the driving part of the exam. However, South Korea requires a written test first, which Sa-soon took almost daily since April 2005. Sa-soon wanted to buy a second-hand car in order to visit her son and daughter for her vegetable selling business. (AP)

ITALY HOLDS DIVORCE FAIR: Italy is hosting its very first divorce fair that offers services such as life coaching and beauty advice to the growing number of separated couples. The fair will be held in Milan from May 8th to 9th. According to Franco Zanetti, who created the event, the fair's mission is to help divorcing people start a new and happy life. Other services include divorce planning, anti-stalking help and "new look" tips. More than 130,000 couples split or got divorced in Italy in 2007. (Reuters)

WOMAN TRIES TO ROB BANK AND SWALLOW NOTE: A woman from Ohio attempted to rob a bank with a note and then tried to eat it once she spotted a uniformed officer in the bank line behind her. According to police, 40-year-old Lois Harvey handed the teller a note on Wednesday at a Columbus Chase bank. FBI Special Agent Harry Trombitas said the off-duty officer was not even aware of what was going on until she fled. Harvey was arrested after trying to swallow the robbery note. (AP)


Thursday 5/6/10

TWIN BROTHERS JAILED FOR SWITCHING IDENTITIES
A Florida man will be spending the next six months behind bars for trying to stick up for his twin brother. The "St. Petersburg Times" is reporting that Marcus Mauceri was arrested Tuesday after he pretended to be his brother Matthew in court. Matthew was scheduled to go on trial for fraud charges, but according to Marcus, he was flying in from out of state and couldn't make it to court on time. Marcus attempted to cover for his sibling by standing in for him during the trial. Their plan hit a snag, however, when Matthew's lawyer, Jimmy Thomas, noticed that Marcus didn't remember critical details of the case. Word of a possible switch made its way to Circuit Judge Joseph Bulone, who promptly had Marcus fingerprinted after he stated under oath that he was his brother. Marcus' real identity was quickly discovered and he was sentenced to six months in jail for direct criminal contempt. Matthew was taken into custody when he returned to Largo and given a new trial date.

MAN WHO ASKS ATHLETES FOR PIGGYBACK RIDES ARRESTED: An Oregon man who befriended high school athletes and asked them for piggyback rides was arrested on Monday on a drug-related warrant. Athletes were advised to look out for the suspect after he turned up at games in Eugene and Pendleton. According to police officer Terry Carter, the man would talk his way into the locker rooms, give the player money, and then jump on his back for a piggyback ride. (AP)


MAN'S CASINO WINNINGS BURNED IN FIRE: A Syracuse man who had won $3,200 at an upstate casino lost all of his winnings when a fire broke out in his two-family house. Kenneth Lamoree arrived at home around 3:30 a.m. from Turning Stone casino in Verona. Approximately an hour later, a fire started in the home that he shares with his fiancee and three children. Although Lamoree and his family escaped unharmed, his wallet containing his winnings is believed to be destroyed. The house suffered extensive damage and the cause of the fire is under investigation. (AP)



Wednesday 5/5/10

GERMAN POSTMAN 'MARRIES' HIS CAT: A German postman has decided to "marry" his obese and asthmatic cat, Celia. The 39-year-old Uwe Mitzscherlich told reporters that he wanted to tie the knot with his feline companion before she dies. Because marrying an animal is illegal, Mitzscherlich paid an actress 300 euros (400 dollars) to play officiator in the ceremony, while his twin brother Erik served as a witness. Mitzscherlich was dressed in a wedding suit and top hat while 15-year-old Cecilia, who meowed her way through the exchanging of vows, dressed in a white dress. (AFP)





WOMAN IMMOBILE DUE TO LARGE BREASTS: A Peruvian mother of four has been trapped in her bed since the birth of her third son seven years ago. Julia Manihuari, who lives in a rural town in Peru, has N-cup breasts that leave her unable to move. She finally received help when local media paid for her to take a boat trip to the nearest town for medical help. The doctors believe Manihuari was suffering from gigantomastia, which occurs spontaneously during puberty or pregnancy. Surgeons cut 35 pounds of flesh from Manhuari's chest and she was brought down to a 34B after the six-hour operation. (Fox News)


Tuesday 5/4/10

TWO-YEAR-OLD DRINKS ALCOHOL AT DINNER
Boston police were called over the weekend after a two-year-old had his first taste of alcohol. The "Boston Herald" is reporting that Jadm Moschella drank part of a White Russian last Saturday while dining with his parents at the Rainbow Dragon restaurant. Jadm's mother, Jessica Smith, says her son started gagging from the drink, prompting her to call for police. Liang Hu, manager of the Rainbow Dragon, says the incident was not their fault, noting that Jadm's parents, quote, "didn't watch the kids." Smith begs to differ stating, quote, "My son just drank alcohol. Sorry's not going to cover it. I said to him, 'Did you card my two-year-old tonight?'" A preliminary investigation by police has not revealed "any wrongdoing" by the Rainbow Dragon, but a licensed premise violation could be issued if any laws are found to have been broken.

MAN ROBS BANK AND HANDS OUT MONEY: A man from Columbus, Ohio is wanted by the police after robbing a bank and allegedly handing out two $100 bills as he ran away. According to police, the man robbed a Huntington Bank branch after showing the teller a gun tucked in his waistband. As he was running up the street, he encountered a mother and daughter window-shopping and handed each of them one hundred dollar bill. The mother and daughter took the money to the nearest bank, Huntington Bank, and told the police what happened. (AP)


DEER RUN INTO BAR DURING BUCKS GAME: Two deer burst through the glass doors of a Wisconsin restaurant as patrons coincidentally watched a Milwaukee Bucks playoff game. General Manager Jay Oullette said the first deer was injured on the snout and two customers were able to wrestle it down to the ground. The second deer fled into a private room, but a restaurant worker was able to wrestle it down as well. Customers said the Bucks chant, ''fear the deer'' took on a new meaning after the incident. Oullette believes the animals were startled and lost their bearings. (AP)




Monday 5/3/10

FEUD BETWEEN NEIGHBORS ENDS IN BOW AND ARROW SHOOTING
A beef between two New Jersey neighbors ended with one man going to the hospital. Reports state that Anthony Giovannini was shot in the back with a bow and arrow by Robert Wood, Jr. Giovannini was returning home Thursday night when he felt something strike his back as he walked into his home. He turned to see Wood, whom he had been arguing with for "some time," walking back into his house. Giovannini called out to his girlfriend who in turn dialed 911. Trenton police arrested Wood on the scene after discovering two bows inside his home. He has been charged with aggravated assault and a weapons offense. As of Friday morning, Giovannini was in stable condition at a local hospital.


WISCONSIN MAN OWNS WORLD'S TALLEST HORSE
A Wisconsin man is now the owner of a Guinness World Record. According to "The Metro," Jerry Gilbert's horse is now the world's tallest living equine. Big Jake stands six-feet, eleven-inches tall. He is three inches taller than the previous record holder, a Clydesdale from Texas named Remington. Gilbert, who says the giant horse is great around children, uses Big Jake to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House charity. Big Jake is also a regular at horse shows, where he shows off his incredible strength by pulling heavy objects. When he's not in the public eye, the 26-hundred pound horse spends his days residing on Gilbert's Smokey Hollow Farm.

TEXAS MAN STEALS FOOT FROM CORPSE
A Texas teen "infatuated with death" is facing a year behind bars. The "Dallas Morning News" is reporting that Daniel Wayne Staley is accused of digging up a grave and cutting a foot off a corpse. Dallas police approached the 18-year-old early Friday morning at the Pleasant Grove cemetery, at which time Staley pulled the foot from a bag and told officers he removed it." Sergeant Bruce McDonald remarks, quote, "He has some very serious issues and possibly mental problems. He knew what he was doing was wrong." Staley's mother says her son thinks his behavior is funny, adding, quote, "It is just so horrible what he did." Staley has been charged with abuse of a human corpse or grave. He could spend up to a year in jail and pay as much as four-thousand dollars in fines. He is being held in the Dallas County Jail on ten-thousand dollars bail.


Thursday 4/29/10

WOMAN BITES MAN'S EAR FOR CALLING HER FAT: A woman from Nebraska was arrested on Wednesday for biting the ear of a man who called her fat. The 24-year-old man told officers that he was bitten at a party. He and two others had been arguing when he told the 21-year-old Anna Godfrey that she was fat. Godfrey then tackled the man and took a bite. The man's chunk of ear was not found. Godfrey was arrested on suspicion of felony assault and remained in custody Wednesday. (AP)

CLEANERS PAINT OVER PRICELESS ART: Australian street cleaners are awaiting a decision by the council for accidentally painting over a priceless stencil by a celebrated graffiti artist Banksy. Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley sent a clean-up crew to get rid of the trash and graffiti after local residents complained. However, the cleaners painted over Banksy's stencil of a rat hanging underneath a parachute. The crew was not made aware that the stencil was a very important piece. Banksy is regarded as one of the top street artists and has painted several stencils in Melbourne. (Reuters)


COLLEGE OFFERS MIDNIGHT COURSE: Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland is taking a new approach to education by offering students midnight classes. Starting this fall, the college will offer a psychology class from midnight to 3 a.m. The idea came from Matt Yeazel. Since introductory classes have been overflowing with students, he proposed a new time slot. Midnight classes are also being offered at community colleges in Massachusetts, Indiana, Missouri and Oregon. (AP)



Wednesday 4/28/10

MOTORIST WASHES DOWN MARIJUANA WITH DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
Forget French fries, one Florida motorist would rather enjoy his McDonald's double cheeseburger with some illegal drugs. The "St. Petersburg Times" is reporting that Samuel Collins was arrested over the weekend after he tried to wash down a bag of marijuana with a burger. The 28-year-old was pulled over early last Saturday morning after an officer saw a McDonald's bag go flying out of his window. When the officer approached Collins' car, he saw a bag of weed in the New Port Richey resident's mouth, and watched as he began, quote, "shoving the burger into his mouth." The deputy promptly pulled Collins from his car, and charged him with marijuana possession, tampering with evidence and driving without a license. Collins was released from the Land O'Lakes jail on Sunday after posting bond.

BOY FINDS TNT WHILE MOWING LAWN: A boy mowing his lawn in Utah found a TNT canister that dates as far back as World War II. Taylor Wood, 17, was mowing behind his home when he heard a thud. His mother, Charise Wood, said it looked like a small can of tomato paste. The Woods have been living there for years but have never touched the lawn in the pastures behind their home. The Weber County sheriff's department took the canister for disposal. (AP)

MAN USES MEAT HOOK TO STEAL ELECTRICITY: The German police are investigating a man after he tampered with a high-voltage transmission line with a meat hook in order to receive free electricity. According to police, the 36-year-old man from Sibbesse decided to steal electricity after the power company had cut him off for unpaid bills. He used an ordinary meat hook to attach a cable to the overhead power line and draw it into his home. An employee of the regional utility noticed the meat hook during a routine check and said the man is lucky to be alive. (Reuters)




Tuesday 4/27/10

WOMAN URINATES ON WALMART CLOTHING: A Florida woman was arrested in a Walmart for urinating on the clothing. Christina Cifaldi was charged with criminal mischief and property damage after taking $163 worth of clothing into the dressing room and urinating on them. Employees notified police and they were able to find Cifaldi from the wallet and I.D. she left behind. She is due to appear in court on May 11. (news-press.com)

FLORIDA MAN DRINKS BEER DURING DUI ARREST
A Florida motorist wasn't about to let his arrest last week prevent him from drinking his beer. According to the "Bradenton Herald," Elmer Daniels was arrested last Tuesday for driving under the influence. The 68-year-old was approached by the police after he crashed his van into another vehicle. Daniels tried to switch seats with his wife, but the passengers in the other car informed police that he was the driver. According to the police report, Daniels decided to keep drinking his beer while the cops completed their paperwork. The Bradenton resident eventually admitted to drinking almost two beers while behind the wheel. He is now facing eight counts of DUI with property damage, and one count of driving with a suspended license. As of Friday, he remained in jail on 16-thousand-500 dollars bond.

DOG GUIDES ALASKAN STATE TROOPERS: A dog is being rewarded for heroically guiding Alaska state troopers through back roads to a fire at his owner's workshop. Buddy, a 5-year-old untrained dog, "recognized the severity of the situation and acted valiantly," said Col. Audie Holloway, head of the State Troopers. Buddy's deed was caught on camera from a patrol car's camera. He was awarded with a stainless steel dog bowl engraved with words of appreciation from the troopers. Buddy also received a rawhide from his owner, Ben Heinrichs. Heinrichs was working on his truck when gasoline sparked the fire. He received minor burns while Buddy was not injured. (AP)



Monday 4/26/10

16-YEAR-OLD ENDS ATTEMPT TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD ALONE: A 16-year-old Southern California girl said this weekend that she's ending her attempt to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone. Abby Sunderland, who began her journey on January 23rd, wrote on her blog Saturday (April 24th) that she'd lost the use of her boat's main autopilot, and that it would be, quote, "foolish and irresponsible" to try to keep going without it. Sunderland said she's now heading to South Africa for repairs, and expects to land there in about two weeks. The record for the youngest person to sail solo around the world is held by 17-year-old Mike Perham of Britain. Sunderland's brother, Zac, also did it at 17.

MAN TO BE EXECUTED BY FIRING SQUAD IN UTAH: A 49-year-old convicted killer is set to be executed by a firing squad in Utah after a judge agreed Friday (April 23rd) to the man's request. Ronnie Lee Gardner, who was sentenced to death for killing an attorney 25 years ago during a failed escape attempt, was given the choice of being killed by lethal injection or a five-man firing squad, and he chose the latter. Gardner would be the third man to be killed by a firing squad in Utah since the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated capital punishment in 1976, and the first since 1996. Of the 35 states with the death penalty, Utah is the only one to still use the firing squad. Oklahoma considers it a valid option, but by law would only use it if lethal injection was found to be unconstitutional.

SPANISH DOCTORS PERFORM FIRST FULL-FACE TRANSPLANT: Surgeons in Spain have announced that they've carried out the world's first full-face transplant on a 30-year-old man who accidentally shot himself in the face five years ago. During the 24-hour surgery last month in Barcelona, doctors transplanted an entire face, including the jaw, nose, cheekbones, muscles, teeth and eyelids. Before the transplant, the recipient had had nine surgeries and could only breathe with the help of a ventilator and get nourishment from a feeding tube, and had problems speaking. There have been 10 partial face transplants worldwide since the first one almost five years ago in France.


Friday 4/23/10

FAKE DOCTORS PROVIDING IMPLANTS ARRESTED: Venezuelan police arrested a man and a woman for pretending to be plastic surgeons and providing women with silicone breasts and buttock implants in their illegal clinic apartment. Reinaldo Henriquez and Hersi Rodriguez were charged with aggaravated fraud . Henriquez and Rodriguez are beauticians who belong to a gang called "The Silicons." They were able to attract customers with their low prices said the local media. The police were tipped off by a former client and the suspects were arrested on April 12. (Reuters)

WOMAN COMMITS MURDER OVER CHEESEBALLS: An Australian woman was arrested for running down and killing a 21-year-old man who threw cheeseball snacks at her vehicle. Sarah May Ward wanted to injure the man for throwing the snacks at her car, but instead accidentally hit the accelerator. The judge described the murder as a "senseless act of anger." Ward had drunk two bottles of wine, used marijuana and had taken antidepressants before getting into her vehicle. She was sentenced to a minimum of 18 years in prison. (Reuters)

SUSPECT FOUND IN MANURE PIT: An Indiana man who was wanted on methamphetamine charges was found hiding neck-deep in a manure pit. According to police, authorities thought they had lost the man until a Noble County sheriff's deputy spotted the 52-year-old man in the tank. The suspect was standing neck-deep in a tank filled with hog and dog feces on Tuesday. He later became aggressive and had to be shocked twice with a stun gun. The man was taken to the hospital before being jailed. (AP)


Thursday 4/22/10

BEAR GETS HEAD STUCK IN MILK CAN: A Vermont black bear was rescued after getting its head stuck in a milk can. It took about 45 minutes for biologists, firefighters and police to save the 120-pound bear. Officials estimate that the bear had its head stuck in the milk can for approximately six hours before the animal was saved. Wildlife Biologist Forrest Hammond said the bear was seen bumping into trees and boulders. Firefighters eventually helped Hammond cut the can off the animal's head. (AP)

DYING MAN SELLS AD SPACE ON URN
While his death might only be a few months away, one Oregon man is still finding creative ways to help his family. According to KVAL.com, Aaron Jamison has decided to sell advertising space on his urn. Jamison, who is suffering from an aggressive and terminal form of colon cancer, says he wants to pay for his cremation and urn costs so his wife Kristin won't have to. The Springfield resident remarks, quote, "I asked her to marry me after 30 days. Ads on urns are no big deal after that." Jamison, who has up to nine months left to live, says he wants his parents to have one urn and his wife to have another. He hopes to raise 800 dollars to cover the costs. Kristin Jamison says she's not surprised by her husband's unique idea adding, quote, "He does quirky things and this is kind of him."

DRIVER ARRESTED FOR DUI IN DRIVE-THRU LANE
A Cincinnati man was arrested earlier this week after he failed to stay awake in the drive-thru lane of Skyline Chili. KYPost.com is reporting that Thomas Tauscher received a DUI on Tuesday night. Employees called police when they noticed Tauscher's vehicle wasn't moving, and the authorities discovered the 52-year-old asleep behind the wheel. Tauscher reportedly had a Budweiser by his side, and was found to have a blood-alcohol-content of point-two-three-three - nearly three times the legal limit. He is due back in court today.


Wednesday 4/21/10

WOMAN FINDS RODENT IN SPAGHETTI CAN
An Ohio mother found more than just pasta in her can of spaghetti last week. KYPost.com is reporting that Jennifer Aker found a dead rodent while attempting to serve her daughter lunch last Thursday. The Bridgetown resident called the can's manufacturer, ConAgra foods, which asked her to take a picture of her discovery. Aker took their request one step further by posting a video of the can on YouTube. ConAgra is expected to pick up the can and conduct tests to determine what in fact was in their food. Aker says she doesn't want to file a lawsuit, adding, quote, "I'm just looking to let people be aware of this. It's just really gross." ConAgra has since released a statement saying they will work to, quote, "make up for their experience as best as we are able."

CROCODILE INTERRUPTS AUSTRALIAN AEROBICS CLASS
An unwanted visitor nearly forced several Australian women to skip their workout. According to the U.K.'s "Orange News," a water aerobics class at the Howard Springs Holiday Park had to be canceled after a crocodile got in the pool. Park officials discovered the dangerous animal while scooping out leaves to prepare the pool for class. A Parks and Wildlife ranger was called to remove the crocodile, which wouldn't leave without putting up a bit of a fight. Fortunately, officials were able to remove the crocodile with a net and returned it to the wild. Park manager Geoff Thompson says the women were eventually able to proceed with their exercise class once the pool was cleared.

WOMAN SOAKED IN GASOLINE, LIGHTS CIGARETTE
An Australian woman made a painful mistake after fighting with her lover. "The Courier-Mail" is reporting that the woman lit a cigarette after being covered in gasoline. The couple was reportedly arguing when the man poured gasoline on his partner. The girlfriend apparently forgot that she was covered in a flammable fluid, and "inadvertently set it on fire" by lighting a cigarette. The Eagleby resident suffered burns to her arms and was rushed to Logan Hospital for treatment. The man was charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.


Tuesday 4/20/10

REPO MAN TAKES STUDENTS' LIMOSINE: A group of Oklahoma High School students attending prom watched as a repo man drove away the limosine they rented for the night. The students and driver initially thought the vehicle was stolen. However, Galaxy Limo owner Jim Nicolotti said there was a miscommunication between his lender and the repossession company. Although Nicolotti had resolved issues, the bank did not tell the repo comany to cancel the job. Nicolotti says he plans to partially refund the customers affected, or offer a free future rental. (AP)

FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING SAND
Stealing sand from the beach proved to be too tall of a task for one Florida resident. According to the "Miami Herald," Brian Splain was arrested last Sunday after he allegedly loaded up his Ford pick-up truck with sand from Coco Plum Beach. The 46-year-old tried to drive away, but his tires became stuck in the wet sand. Police eventually arrived and noticed that Splain appeared to be impaired. He failed field sobriety tests, and revealed that he needed the sand for a job he was doing. Splain was booked into Monroe County jail and charged with grand theft, criminal mischief and driving while impaired.

BRITISH MAN GETS DUI IN BARBIE CAR
A British man recently managed to make getting arrested for DUI an even more embarrassing situation. The "Daily Telegraph" is reporting that Paul Hutton was arrested for driving a children's Barbie car near his home in Essex, while drunk. The former aeronautical engineer had been helping his son with a "car mechanics course" and decided to take their finished product out for a spin. He was pulled over while on the road and found to have a blood-alcohol-content nearly twice the legal limit. Hutton, who has admitted to being a "complete twit," has been banned from driving for the next three years. He will also have to pay a small fine. The car has been confiscated by police for the time being.


Monday 4/19/10

DEAD MAN ELECTED MAYOR IN TENNESSEE
Apparently you don't need a pulse to be a mayor in Tennessee. The "Daily Telegraph" is reporting that Carl Geary was elected as the mayor of Tracy City, Tennessee even though he died last month from a heart attack. Geary collected 285 votes, while the current mayor, Barbara Brock, garnered just 85. Local business owner Chris Rogers explains his vote saying, quote, "I knew he was deceased. I know that sounds stupid, but we wanted someone other than her." He adds, quote, "If he were to run again next week I'd vote for him again." Brock says she's surprised she lost, stating that she thought the town would prefer someone who is planting flowers not "pushing up the daisies."

STUDENT TAKES RABID BAT TO CLASS
Several children in Sarasota, Florida are in need of medication after enjoying one of their classmate's pets. According to MySunCoast.com, tests have revealed that a bat brought to Gocio Elementary School by a student last Monday did in fact have rabies. The boy allowed his classmates to touch the animal, eventually placing the bat in his backpack and taking it to a local Boys and Girls Club. Health department officials are now notifying the parents of children confirmed to have touched the rabid bat so that they may receive the proper medical attention. Concerned parents are being asked to call the Sarasota County Health Department.

PYTHON FOUND IN HOTEL BATHROOM: A python was found in the toilet of the La Vista hotel room in Nebraska. The Nebraska Humane Society said they managed to track down the snake's owner. According to reports, the owner panicked after losing the pet snake in the hotel in March and left without alerting management. The python was found on Thursday by another guest. The owner has not been cited. (AP)




Friday 4/16/10

POLICE LOOKING FOR PIE-THROWING HUSBAND
Police in Monroe County, Pennsylvania are on the lookout for an unruly husband. According to "The Morning Call," Gary Christman is wanted by the authorities for a simple assault charge. Christman's wife, Ida, told police that early last Saturday morning Gary struck her in the face and then hit her in the torso with a cherry pie. Ida called for help, but her husband had fled the scene by the time the cops arrived. Authorities are asking anyone with any knowledge of Gary Christman's whereabouts to call the state police at Fern Ridge.

EIGHT-YEAR-OLD TAKES 78 BAGS OF HEROIN TO SCHOOL
An eight-year-old Pennsylvania boy surprised his teacher this week when he brought drugs to school. The "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette" is reporting that a student at Turner Elementary School brought 78 bags of heroin to school on Tuesday. The teacher discovered 60 bags of the drug in the student's possession when she noticed him tending to something in his pocket. An additional 18 bags were found in the trash can. Police say each bag had ten dollars worth of drugs inside. No arrests have been made in the case, and the child isn't expected to be charged. Charges are, however, pending against a number of suspects. The third-grader and his mother have been interviewed, but the student has yet to return to school. Wilkinsburg police Chief Ophelia Coleman remarks, quote, "It's a sad day that you have this type of situation occur."

HIDE-AND-SEEK BURGLAR STUCK IN VENT: A Maryland man accused of burglary told police that he was playing hide-and-seek after officials found him stuck in a vent. The 20-year-old was found dangling in a duct at a BP convenience store. According to police, the man claimed to have been playing hide-and-seek with other adults when he crawled through the vent. He accidentally set off the fire extinguisher and sprayed powder all over the store. (AP)



Thursday 4/15/10

MAN CHEWS OFF HIS FINGERTIPS: A New Jersey man who escaped from the back of a police car was found trying to gnaw off his fingertips, according to police. Keith Simmonds, Jr. was arrested on drug charges after the police stopped him and found marijuana. While officers were examining his vehicle, Simmonds managed to kick out the side window of the patrol car and escape. The police eventually captured Simmonds but found him with bloodied fingertips. He is being held on bail at the Monmouth County Jail. (AP)



AUSTRIAN SKYDIVER JUMPS FROM ONE PLANE TO ANOTHER
A skydiver in Austria recently pulled off an incredible stunt. According to Orange.co.uk., Paul Steiner jumped from one plane to another at six-thousand-feet above the ground and 100 miles-per-hour. The entire stunt took over a year to prepare, with both Steiner and the two pilots undergoing extensive training. The Austrian resident discussed his accomplishment saying, quote, "I guess it looked pretty smooth but nothing ever goes according to plan - I actually had to wait several minutes looking onto the outside of the plane until the second plane was in position. It was pretty difficult." Steiner says only experienced skydivers should attempt the trick, adding that he wants to keep attempting such stunts as long as he's "fit enough."

KITTY LITTER MISTAKEN FOR METH LAB
A dirty home in Westland, Michigan was recently mistaken for a drug lab. WLBZ2.com is reporting that Sue Walters called the authorities believing that the former tenants in her home were running a meth lab. Walters entered the home on Monday for the first time in 20 years and discovered a horrific smell. Walters thought she smelled ammonia - a key ingredient in homemade meth - and called the police. The fire department, cops, and the Hazmat team arrived, but wound up discovering that the odor was actually caused by cat urine. One member of the Hazmat team remarks, quote, "Not a meth lab. Just an un-kept house with a lot of cats. The cats' urine turned to an ammonia-smell." Walters says she now plans to hire a crew to clean the home and hopes to rent it out again in the near future.


wednesday 4/14/10

WOMAN LOCKS UTILITY WORKER IN HOME: A woman from Amsterdam was arrested after locking a utility worker in her home when he tried to disconnect her power supplies over an unpaid bill of 42,000 euros. The 65-year-old woman denied having such a large bill and called the police to arrange a payment scheme before allowing the Eneco worker to go free. The utility employee filed charges against the woman and she will be appearing in court. (Reuters)


LIP-SYNCHING SINGERS FINED IN CHINA: Two singers in China became the first people in the country to be fined for lip-synching. China implemented this new no lip-synching rule when Internet users frequently complained of famous singers "short-selling" their fans by lip-synching on stage. Two female singers were spotted breaking this new rule during a concert in southwestern China. According to the official Xinhua news agency, the two have been fined 50,000 yuan ($7,329) each. However, some have wondered by these fines were leveled against two almost unknown artists instead of more famous singers. (Reuters)

NEW HAMPSHIRE WOMAN TRIES TO RUN DOWN STORE CLERK
A New Hampshire woman is facing several criminal charges after being denied alcohol. The "New Hampshire Union Leader" is reporting that Tori Lynn Goulette is accused of trying to run down a store clerk after he refused to sell her liquor. The Hampstead resident entered the X-tra Mart convenience store Sunday night and tried to buy alcohol. Goulette was denied because she only had a non-driver's license ID and appeared intoxicated. Goulette argued with the store clerk and then got in her car. The man also went outside, at which point the allegedly inebriated 32-year-old tried to run him over. Goulette eventually drove into a Honey Dew Donuts drive-thru, slightly injuring a man inside. Goulette then drove off, but crashed before reaching her house. She is now facing numerous charges including three felony counts of reckless conduct, disorderly conduct and driving while intoxicated. Goulette was released on ten-thousand-dollars bail, and is due back in Plaistow District Court on May 10th.


Tuesday 4/13/10

MAN BURNS DOWN MOBILE HOME WHILE CLEANING BONG
A New Mexico man is facing felony charges after spending part of his weekend cleaning his bong. According to the "Las Cruces Sun-News," Andrew Garcia was arrested Sunday for intentionally setting his mobile home on fire. The Las Cruces resident was cleaning his bong when he allegedly decided to light the rubbing alcohol he was using on fire. The 30-year-old then left the home, at which point police took notice. Authorities attempted to stop Garcia, but he decided to lead them on a chase through a nearby neighborhood instead. He was eventually stopped and arrested, and admitted to being distraught over personal reasons. He also said he was suffering from a drug addiction. Andrew Garcia is now facing charges of arson and aggravated fleeing a law-enforcement officer.

WOMAN LIGHTS HER HAIR ON FIRE: A bartender from Indiana received the title of ''village idiot'' this month after her hairspray-coated hair caught fire as she lit a cigarette. Dani Hamm earned the most votes from regulars at the Story Inn, the restaurant and bar where she works. Along with the title, Hamm also won a $100 bar tab at the inn. Hamm told reporters that she was driving to work on Friday while lighting a cigarette. Suddenly she heard a ''whoosh'' and realized that her hair had been ignited. Dani Hamm was not injured. (AP)


GIRL MAKES PROM DRESS OUT OF GUM WRAPPERS: A High School student in Iowa wore a prom dress made entirely of gum wrappers. Elizabeth Rasmuson, a junior at Garner High School, says she got the idea after hearing about a dress made out of duct tape. She used gum wrappers from Wrigley's ''5 gum'' in shades of blue and white. Rasmuson also created a matching vest for her prom date. She and her boyfriend began collecting wrappers last August and finally quit after counting 200. (AP)





Monday 4/12/10

TENNESSEE WOMAN RETURNS ADOPTED SON “TO SENDER”
A Tennessee woman is sending officials in the U.S. and Russia into an uproar after sending her adopted son back to his homeland. The UK's “Daily Mail” reports that Torry-Ann Hansen sent seven-year-old Artem Saveliev back to Moscow via commercial airliner on his own. Hansen arrived in his native country with a letter from Hansen that accused a Russian orphanage of failing to disclose Artem's mental condition. Hansen's letter stated that she no longer wanted to parent Artem and that the boy is, quote, “violent and has severe psychopathic issues/behaviors.” Russian officials deny that Artem has a disability, but acknowledge that he is “flat-footed.” Hansen's attempt to return her son “to sender” may have long-term repercussions. Following the incident, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, quote, "We have taken the decision...to suggest a freeze on any adoptions to American families until Russia and the US sign an international agreement" on the conditions for adoptions and the obligations of host families.

POSTAL WORKERS BOYCOTT AFTER CAT ATTACKS: Britain's postal service has suspended deliveries to a woman after repeated attacks from her 19-year-old cat. According to Royal Mail, the postal service has stopped deliveries after several workers sustained nasty injuries. The 43-year-old cat owner, who lives in Northern England, said she found it hard to believe that her cat could be behind the attacks. She told reporters that her cat, named Tiger, spent most of the day sleeping and didn't have the energy to attack postal workers. (AP)

COACH PROPOSES TO RIVAL ON FIELD: A High School softball coach from Ohio surprised everyone on the field when he dropped to one knee and proposed to the rival team's coach. Tim Gregory, the varsity coach at Glen Este High School had been dating Milford High School coach Christy Foster for two years before the proposal on Wednesday. According to Gregory, softball is what brought this couple together. Foster said yes and her team was defeated 1-0. (AP)


Friday 4/9/10

MAN TRIES TO AVOID LAW SCHOOL BY BEING ARRESTED: A Florida man wanted a third-degree crime on his record so that he wouldn't have to attend law school. The 28-year-old Joseph M. Velardo was arrested on a misdemeanor and charged with retail theft. According to the manager at Staples, Velardo took almost $300 worth of merchandise and asked that police be called. After arresting Velardo, police learned that he initially tried to steal a computer monitor display but accidentally activated an alarm. Despite his attempts, Velardo was unable to reach his goal. Because the items were less than $300, Velardo was only charged with a misdemeanor instead of a third-degree felony. (WPTC.com)

PRISONER ACCIDENTALLY RELEASED: A prisoner from North Carolina who was wanted for murder was accidentally freed from the Wake County prison. The state Department of Correction accidentally released William Otis Bryant after he had served less than two years of jail-time for drug-related crimes. Authorities at the Bertie Correctional Facilities were supposed to turn the prisoner over to the Wake County's Sheriff's Office. Although workers at the correctional facility claim to have filed the paperwork, the Wake County's office say they never received it. Officials have not seen Bryant and are urging anyone with information on his to contact the Wake County's Sheriff's Office. (The News Observer)

TEXAS CHEERLEADERS HAND OUT SODA MIXED WITH URINE
A group of cheerleaders at Texas' Saginaw High School have been disciplined after handing out an offensive and potentially dangerous mixed beverage. The "Fort Worth Star-Telegram" is reporting that at least two of the girls have received in-school suspensions for giving teammates sodas mixed with urine. The incident happened during a basketball game last winter, but the girls began confessing to the act last month. Along with their suspensions, the girls involved will be prohibited from participating in cheerleading for the rest of the school year. They will, however, be allowed back on the team next year. The father of one of the girls who drank the tainted sodas says the punishment isn't harsh enough. He remarks, quote, "They shouldn't be allowed to represent Saginaw." Criminal charges are not expected to be filed in the case.

PARENTS CALL COPS ON SON FOR STEALING MOM'S JEWELRY
A sixth-grader in Florida was taught a difficult lesson by his parents earlier this week. According to "The Ledger," the child's parents called the police after he stole and then gave away more than seven-thousand-dollars worth of his mother's jewelry. Authorities say he gave away several items to his classmates, including a white gold ring, a diamond ring, and a sapphire ring. The boy was booked into Bay County Jail on theft charges. He has since been taken to the Department of Juvenile Justice.



Thursday 4/8/10

TEEN ARRESTED FOR OVERDUE DVD, JUDGE FIRED: A Colorado judge was fired after issuing a warrant for the arrest of a 19-year-old over an overdue library DVD. According to police, Judge James Kimmel issued the warrant after the teenager, Aaron Henson, failed to show up in court over an overdue copy of House of Flying Daggers. Henson had recently moved and claimed that he didn't receive the summons to court. He also said that he mailed the DVD back to the library a week before Kimmel has issued the warrant. The library notified officials that the DVD has been returned. Kimmel was a Colorado judge for over 30 years. (AP)


WALKER SAVES 90-YEAR-OLD MAN: A 90-year-old man from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was miraculously saved by his walker when his wife accidentally mistook the gas pedal for the brake. According to police, Eugenia Cota was backing out of her driveway when she accidentally clipped the side of her car on the garage door frame. She then drove forward, but stepped on the wrong pedal and hit her husband, who was standing in the garage. Cota's husband, Sherwood, was protected from the full weight of the vehicle because he was wedged beneath his metal walker. Sherwood Cota was taken to the hospital and suffered from a fractured femur and head injuries. (The Morning Call)

ARMLESS WOMAN SEWS WITH HER FEET: A seamstress from southwest China who was born without arms has somehow made a living by sewing with her feet. Liu Jianming Liu has a shop in the city of Kunming Yunnan. She creates embroidered pictures and accepts any job she can get. Many customers are skeptical that the creations are her own work when they first see them, Liu said. However, now that she is getting older, it is harder for her to sew, the Austrian Times reported. "I still don't have any problem using my feet to sew -- the problem is my eyesight is not as good as it used to be and it's hard to see the thread," Liu said. (FOXLA.com)




Wednesday 4/7/10

OHIO WOMAN, NEPHEW FACE CHARGES OVER APRIL FOOL'S PRANK
Two residents of Lorain, Ohio are facing criminal charges after playing an April Fool's joke on a member of their family. Newsnet5.com is reporting that Tiffany Morland and her 12-year-old nephew are facing false alarm charges after they told Morland's mother that she had been shot. The young boy called his grandmother last Thursday and informed her of the bad news. Unfortunately, the grandmother hung up and called 911 before the boy could say "April Fools." Several police officers wound up swarming Morland's home with guns drawn. Morland eventually admitted that the entire incident was a prank, and has sworn never to attempt another April Fools’ joke ever again.

102-YEAR-OLD WOMAN RETURNS TO SCHOOL
An elderly Chinese woman isn't letting her age stand in the way of her education. According to the "Qilu Evening Post," 102-year-old Ma Xiuxian has returned to elementary school to complete her education. Xiuxian began working in a cotton mill at the age of 13, and by 18 she was married and spending her time as a housewife. Her youngest son accompanied her to her first day at Weishan Road Elementary School, where she used hearing aids and a magnifying glass to complete her work. Following her first lesson, Xiuxian addressed the class saying, quote, "Thank you teacher! Thank you my classmates! I'll study hard and do my contribution to the country."

WOMEN TRY TO TAKE CORPSE ONTO PLANE: Two women in London were arrested after trying to smuggle a corpse onto a flight. According to police, the women, aged 41 and 66, were detained at the John Lennon airport on ''suspicion of failing to file a notification of death'' of a 91-year-old man. The women placed the corpse onto a wheelchair and gave him sunglasses before trying to get him aboard a flight to Berlin. The two women have not been charged and police say inquiries are continuing. (AP)



SHERIFF MAKES INMATES PEDAL TO WATCH TV: The Maricopa County Sheriff has started a program where inmates pedal stationary bikes in order to generate electricity for television sets. Sheriff Joe Arpaio calls this program ''Pedal Vision.'' The bikes are customized to turn on connected TV sets once inmates at Phoenix's Tent City Jail pedal enough to generate 12 volts of electricity. Arpaio started this program with female inmates because they were more receptive. It gives them a chance to get more exercise. An hour of pedaling equals an hour of television. (AP)


Tuesday 4/6/10

WOULD-BE ROBBERS DIG TUNNEL TO BANK: The so-called ''Termite Gangs'' try to rob their third bank in Paris by digging a tunnel from the city's subway station to the basement of the bank. According to police, the gang tried to enter the bank via sewage system but failed to enter the safety deposit room. Nothing was taken from the BNP Paribas. They tried to cover up the attempted robbery by starting a fire, which set off alarms and notified the police. The digging equipment, including a pneumatic drill was found at the scene. (Reuters)



SHEEP ATTACK BLAMED ON ALIENS
A bizarre string of animal attacks in the U.K. is being blamed on extraterrestrials. According to "The Sun," people in Shropshire believe that aliens are responsible for the unexplained deaths of several sheep. The animals reportedly appeared to have been "experimented on," with several of the sheep missing their brains and eyes. UFO hunters in the area say the attacks are more than likely connected to mysterious orange lights that have been spotted in the sky. Phil Hoyle - who has studied bizarre animal attacks for years - compared the killings to a "Star Wars battle." He adds, quote, "Animals are being clinically and surgically sampled by a highly advanced technology." Officials continue to investigate the bizarre sheep deaths.

BEE STINGS CURE WOMAN OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
A British woman who suffers from multiple sclerosis is crediting a bug for her remarkable recovery. According to "The Sun," Sami Chugg is able to walk again after being stung by bees 15-hundred times. The treatment is called Bee Venom Therapy, and involves holding a bee in a pair of tweezers while it stings an area of skin on the patient. Experts claim that elements in the bee sting reduce inflammation and assist the body in releasing natural healing compounds. Sami Chugg says the treatment has worked wonders for her stating, quote, "This has changed my life."



Monday 4/5/10


RAT HEAD FOUND IN BOTTLE OF BEER
A Texas man recently made a disturbing discovery in his bottle of beer. According to the "Houston Chronicle," Everett Johnston found a rat head floating inside of his Tecate Light. The 59-year-old has since filed a lawsuit in Galveston County against several defendants claiming he is suffering from severe psychological damage. Johnston remarks, quote, "The first thing came to my mind was it was a rodent that had eaten rat poison," adding, quote, "That kind of fear was something I had never experienced before." Johnston says he can no longer eat from a can, and has a hard time eating anything that isn't prepared directly in front of him. His attorney, Roy Elizondo, adds, quote, "Some day someone could die from stuff like this."

DRUNK MAN STEALS AMBULANCE: A San Diego man was arrested after stealing an unattended ambulance and fleeing from the police. According to police, the 52-year-old Paul John Sos was in the hospital for intoxication. He checked himself out of Sharp Hospital on Saturday morning and found a fire department ambulance with keys in the ignition. The vehicle had a GPS installed which allowed officers to quickly find it. Sos was easily stopped with spike strips and arrested. He was charged with suspicion of auto theft, failure to yield to police and felony drunk driving. (AP)

CARJACKERS FAIL DUE TO MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Two men from Pennsylvania failed in an attempt to carjack a Domino's Pizza delivery driver due to the vehicle's manual transmission. According to the Fountain Hill police, the Domino's driver was stopped at a red light when a man grabbed her by the throat and shirt while the other man tried to get in the passenger side. The two men, however, fled after making a reference to the manual transmission. Investigators did not say whether the men escaped with any money from the driver. (AP)




Friday 4/2/10

MAN SUES FOR SLIPPING ON DOG FECES: A Virginia man, who claims he fell after stepping in dog feces at a Petsmart store, filed a one million dollar lawsuit for negligence. Robert Holloway claims that he badly injured his back, struck his head, and knocked out four of his teeth from his fall in the Newport News Petsmart. He alleges that Petsmart and its manager should have protected him by not allowing animals to defacate on the floor. Petsmart denied the negligence allegations. (AP)



TODDLER DRIVES MOTHER'S CAR: A toddler from Wisonsin managed to avoid injuries after taking his mother's car for a spin down the block, according to police. The 3-year-old boy's mother told officers that she left her vehicle running and ran into her house for a moment when she thought her son was asleep. Police say the toddler knelt on the seat, pulled down the gear shift and the car started rolling down the block. The vehicle traveled two blocks before an officer was able to stop it. (AP)

MAN GETS IMPATIENT OVER FILET-O-FISH: An impatient McDonald's customer from New Jersey slapped a drive-thru worker because he was tired of waiting for a Filet-O-Fish. A surveillance video showed the man climbing out of the vehicle and into the pick-up window. According to police, the man slapped the worker in the face and walked out of the store with the sandwich. (AP)




Thursday 4/1/10

GOLFER ACCIDENTALLY HITS EAGLE: A Florida golfer accidentally hit a juvenile eagle with his golf ball at the Sandridge Golf Course on Tuesday. The eagle swooped down running into the golf ball. The bird then flopped into some trees and fell to the ground. The golfer felt so bad that he did not want to be identified. According to the Indian River Animal Control Director, Jason Ogilvie, the eagle was sitting on the golf course when he arrived and fell into a pond when approached. Ogilvie went after it and capture the five-pound bird with a net. Apparently, there is an eagle's nest on the course. (TC Palm News)



MAN TRIES TO ROB A BANK WITH FISHING HOOKS: A man from South Carolina tried to use a fishing line and hooks in order to steal money bags from a bank's night deposit drop box. According to police, employees at the First Citizen's Bank in Orangeburg found a fishing hook in a bag on Friday and at least two other hooks in a box. Authorities say the robber's goal was impossible because the night deposit boxes are set up with trap doors so that once bags are dropped in, they can't be taken out the same way. The bank says they have footage of the crook. (AP)


PENNSYLVANIA MAN JAILED FOR BARKING AT POLICE DOG
A Pennsylvania resident is now out of jail after harassing a member of the police force. ThePittsburghChannel.com is reporting that Norris Daniels was arrested on January 27th for barking at a police dog. The 57-year-old was taunting the canine as it sat in the back of a police cruiser. Officer Brian Vitale told Daniels to stop several times, and eventually placed him in handcuffs when he wouldn't comply. Daniels was originally charged with illegal taunting of a police animal, but last Friday he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct. He was sentenced to two to 12 months in jail, but was immediately paroled because he had been behind bars since his arrest.


Wednesday 3/31/10

MAN FLEEING POLICE JUMPS FENCE INTO PRISON: An Ohio man and his friend, who were running from a traffic violation, abandoned their vehicle and jumped a fence - landing in a prison yard. According to police, the chase started over a traffic violation on Monday and reached speeds over 90 mph. After speeding through several communities, the driver and passenger left the car and headed towards a fence. They didn't realize that they were outside a state women's prison in Cleveland. They were immediately arrested. (AP)

WOMAN ROBS BANK, SAYS IT WAS ON HER “BUCKET LIST”
A Florida woman is behind bars after attempting to fulfill one of her lifelong dreams. MyFoxOrlando.com is reporting that Patricia Edwards was arrested last week for trying to rob a Sanford bank. The 51-year-old allegedly walked into the facility and handed a teller a note demanding money. She was arrested for the crime three days later. When asked to explain her behavior Edwards stated, quote, "it was something I had on my bucket list...I think everyone should have a list of things they want to do before they expire." Edwards - who is suffering from non-terminal leukemia and bipolar disorder - was reportedly off her medication when she committed the crime. She has been charged with two counts of robbery and is being held in the Volusia County Jail on 20-thousand dollars bail.

DRUNK MAN FOUND SLEEPING IN JET ENGINE
Airport officials in Delhi, India recently made an alarming discovery. "The Times of India" reports that an intoxicated man was found sleeping inside a commercial jet engine just prior to take-off. The man was found when an engineering and security team member noticed a leg hanging from the rear of the engine. When confronted, the man said he had arrived at the airport in a truck, and decided to sleep behind the biggest fan he could find. The man was pulled from the engine and reportedly "roughed up a bit" by airport security. No word on whether he will face charges.



Tuesday 3/30/10

TENNESSEE MAN RUNS NAKED THROUGH GROCERY STORE
A Tennessee man treated shoppers to an unpleasant sight last week. The "Kingsport Times-News" is reporting that Daniel Lee was arrested last Friday for running nude through a grocery store. The 22-year-old was able to flee the store before he was caught by an employee. Lee reportedly made his way over to a nearby Hardee's restaurant where he asked people for clothes to cover up. Kingsport police eventually arrested the Church Hill resident inside the restaurant's bathroom. Lee subsequently admitted to police that he decided to run naked because he was, quote, "bored and didn't have anything to do." He is now facing an indecent exposure charge

MAN THROWS CHIHUAHUA OVER BRIDGE: A man from Maryland faces up to four years in prison for throwing a stranger's Chihuahua over a bridge. David M. Beers, 35, threw the 4-pound Zoey out of his car window as he crossed Catoctin Creek on Route 464. Beers, a Marine Corp. veteran, told the police he was angry when dog's owners, the Wantzes, told him to get off their property when he stopped to make a cell phone call. Beers thought the Wantzes' driveway was a utility road. He left the property but later returned when the owners were gone, grabbed the Chihuahua and took her in his car. Beers pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty and theft. (AP)

WOMAN POSES AS AN FBI AGENT: A Virginia woman was indicted by a federal grand jury for pretending to be an FBI agent and conning her neighbors into taking jobs as her assistants. Brenna Reilly, 29, told neighbors in her apartment complex that she was the FBI's director of forensics. Her neighbors agreed to be her personal assistants and gave Reilly personal information on a phony job application, including their social security numbers. According to police, she gave her neighbors tasks including writing condolence letters to family members of agents killed in the line of duty. Police say Reilly was never an FBI agent. (AP)



Monday 3/29/10

BUTT BRA AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: A California psychologist says she has invented a strappy device that lifts a woman's butt like a bra lifts her breasts. The creation of Dr. Karin Hart's "Biniki" butt lifter was sparked by Hart's dissatisfaction with her own rear view after losing weight, the New York Daily News reports. Hart started using self-adhesive tape to lift her buttocks under clothing. When women at the gym inquired about her handiwork, the idea for the Biniki was born. The Web address is www.biniki-fashions.com


DRUNK DRIVER CALLS 911 ON HERSELF: A 27-year-old woman from East Lansing, Michigan was arrested for drunk driving after having a 20 min. conversation with the 911 dispatcher. According to a recording of the March 13th call, the dispatcher asks the woman if she is intoxicated in which she replied ''Absolutely.'' She also told the dispatcher that she shouldn't be driving. The dispatcher helped officers find the woman, who was issued a citation for operating while intoxicated. She faces up to 90 days in jail. (AP)

NEW MEXICO MAN DEFECATES IN WRONG CAR
A New Mexico man was arrested earlier this month after making an embarrassing mistake. The "Las Cruces Sun-News" reports that Austin Horries Purifoy is accused of defecating in a car that he thought belonged to his girlfriend. The vehicle's owner was leaving work on March 11th when he spotted Purifoy in the back seat of his Honda Civic pulling up his underwear. When the man approached the car Purifoy reportedly remarked, quote, "This is your car? I thought this was Desiree's car." Purifoy then exited the vehicle and ran off. He was located by police a short time later. He is also accused of shattering the car's front window, as well as a glass door on a nearby business. Purifoy was indicted Thursday on several charges of


Friday 3/26/10

WOMAN TOSSES BABY INTO SUV: A Dallas woman is being accused of throwing her year-old son into the back of her SUV in an attempt to stop her vehicle from being repossessed. Krystal Gardner was arrested on Wednesday on charges of child endangerment related to abandonment. Gardner did not have a driver's license or insurance. Luke Ross, a recover agent, said he saw Gardner throw the baby through an open window of a Ford Expedition. The baby was removed from the vehicle and placed in the care of his father. Texas law bans a vehicle from being repossessed if a person is inside. (AP)

TEEN ROBBER ASKED CLERK TO NOT TELL HIS MOTHER: A teenager from Salt Lake City who attempted to rob a convenience store asked the clerk to not tell his mother when the attempt failed. According to police, the teen went into the store on Saturday and approached the clerk with several items. He then tried to sneak behind the clerk and threaten him with a knife. The clerk spun around with his hands up and smacked the teen in the face, knocking him to the floor. The teen then asked the clerk not to call the police or tell his mother before he fled. (AP)

FOURTH COYOTE SPOTTED IN NYC: A wily coyote, that has been evading the New York City police for two days, was finally caught in a parking garage. The coyote first escaped capture on Wednesday near the Holland Tunnel. On Thursday, the coyote was spotted on the Westside Highway. The animal was finally cornered, sedated, and taken to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Earlier this month, a coyote was spotted in Chelsea. This is the fourth coyote sighting in Manhattan this year. (AP)



Thursday 3/25/10

ROBBERS CALL BANK FOR MONEY TO GO: Two suspects in Connecticut were arrested after calling the bank ahead of time and telling the employee to get a bag of money ready. According to police, 27-year-old Albert Bailey and a 16-year-old boy planned to rob a People's United Bank in Fairfield on Tuesday. Sgt. James Perez said that the two suspects showed up at the bank about 10 minutes after making the phone call and were met by the police in the parking lot. Perez told the Connecticut Post the suspects were "not too bright." (AP)



TEEN SURVIVES BEING STABBED IN THE HEAD: A 16-year-old boy from a province in the northeastern China amazingly survived an attack by a local gang at an Internet cafe. The gang asked the teen to upload unauthorized software onto one of the cafe's computers. When the boy refused, the gang stabbed him in the left temple with a kitchen knife. Doctors at the Hospital initially thought the teen was pulling a prank when he staggered into the emergency room. The doctors proceeded to operate on him for two hours in order to remove the blade. "I've never seen anything like it in 23 years as a surgeon," said Prof Yan Shijun, the hospital's deputy director of neurosurgery. Shijun said the boy is conscious but may have post-surgery complications. (Telegraph.co.uk)

CAMPUS COP SHOOTS HIS OWN BUTTOCKS: A University of Illinois police officer who was off-duty is being investigated after his firearm accidentally went off injuring him in the buttocks. According to the Vernon Hills Police Department, he 39-year-old Bryan Mallin was shopping at a Best Buy in the Rivertree Court Shopping Center when the .40-caliber gun tucked in his waistband went off. Although the incident is being investigated, officers believe it to be a ''true accident.'' Mallin has been an officer for UIC for five years and is currently on medical leave during the investigation. (Chicago Tribune)


Wednesday 3/24/10

RESTAURANT BURGLAR MAKES CHICKEN AND RICE
A hungry New Jersey thief struck a Hillsdale restaurant over the weekend. According to NorthJersey.com, a man broke into Matsu Sushi Grill early Saturday morning and made a meal with chicken and rice. The suspect didn't touch the 200 dollars in the cash register, and failed to leave behind any fingerprints. Detective Robert Francaviglia remarks, quote, "He just wanted food, that's it." Francaviglia says the suspect could be, quote, "a homeless person looking for food," noting that a similar incident took place at a local Kentucky Fried Chicken last year.


TEEN HIRES HITMAN TO KILL FATHER: An Italian woman was arrested on Tuesday for hiring two assassins to murder her overbearing father, according to authorities. Ilenia Moretti, a 19-year-old from the small town of Luzzara, was caught after the second hitman changed his mind and confessed to the police. Moretti recruited hitman Alex Grantana from a nearby town in order to ''break free from years of intimidation.'' The teenager has asked her father for 5,000 euros for a trip to America, which she then used to hire the hitman with her mother's consent. Moretti was found hiding in a nearby house and her mother is being questioned for her possible role in attempted murder. (Reuters)

WOMAN CANNOT HAVE SEX INDOORS: Danielle Vincely has a sexual phobia that prevents her from having sex indoors. The 24-year-old has had this problem since the first time she had sex at the age of 18. Vincely claims that every time she attempted to have sex indoors; she would become panicky and want it to be over. Her Portsmouth doctor tried to cure her phobia with anti-depressants, but Vincely decided that she would rather continue having sex outdoors than be dependant on drugs. "Guys love it at first," said Vincely. "They think it's kinky making love under the stars in the woods, on beaches, park benches and car bonnets. But after a while they get annoyed, especially if it's raining, and dump me.'' (newsoftheworld.co.uk)


Tuesday 3/23/10

BEE STING THERAPY CAUSES BUZZ: There is a different kind of acupuncture being offered in a Beijing clinic known as Bee Sting Therapy. Bee Sting Therapy involves placing bees on a patient's body at certain pressure points. This special kind of therapy dates back over 3,000 years in China and was considered legal in 2007. What makes this different from acupuncture is the bees' toxin, which is considered a natural medicine by doctors at the Kang Tai Bee Clinic. According to these doctors, the therapy has proved to be effective in curing diseases such a rheumatism and arthritis. Although the treatment is painful, patients have been receiving the treatment for many years. (Reuters)


MAN STEALS TREE FROM GYNO OFFICE: A Florida man was arrested for stealing a palm tree from a gynocologist's office in Spring Hill. According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, 57-year-old Louis E. Perri was caught on a surveillance camera taking the $1,000 palm tree. When the police showed up at Perri's home, he initially tried to deny stealing the plant. He was charged with grand theft and remained in the Hernando County Jail in leiu of a $2,000 bail. (St. Petersburg Times)


WISCONSIN MAN ACCEPTS DARE, GETS STUCK IN LAUNDRY CHUTE
Accepting a dare from his family proved to be an embarrassing mistake for one Wisconsin resident. The "Wasau Daily Herald" is reporting that a Wisconsin Rapids man had to be rescued after attempting to slide down his home's laundry chute. The family spent about ten minutes trying to free the man, but had to call 911 when he started having a hard time breathing. Emergency workers were eventually able to release the man after cutting a large hole in the wall. Senior Patrol officer Roy Woyak remarked afterwards, quote, "I've been here over 30 years and that's my first laundry chute guy getting stuck."



Monday 3/22/10

LIBRARY RECEIVES BOOK 45 YEARS OVERDUE: Staff at a British library received a book that was over 45 years overdue through their mailbox. According to Alison Lawrie, the Dinnington Library's principal assistant, the Penguin first edition copy of Quartermass and the Pitt by Nigel Kneale was due back on Oct. 15, 1965. There was no letter or note attached with the book, and the borrower remains a mystery because library records do not go back that far. Lawrie said that the sender does not have to worry about a hefty fine and that she would love to know the story behind the book. (AP)


MAN SHOT IN THE HEAD TWICE THIS YEAR: A man from Niagra Falls claims that he was just minding his own business when he was shot in the head outside a bar. Willie McTyere claims that this was the second time that he had been shot this year. He was taken to Niagra Falls Memorial Medical Center where Capt. William M. Thompson said McTyere was uncooperative. Luckily for McTyere, he was shot just above his left eye but it didn't go through his skull. The victim had been sitting in his car when a stray bullet went through his windshield causing the flesh wound to the head. Thompson said the shooting does not appear to be related to recent shootings caused by gang turf wars. (The Buffalo News)

WOMAN TEXTED AGENT ABOUT DRUGS: A woman from Oklahoma was arrested for drug possession after she accidentally text messaged a Drug Task Force agent about her stash. According to police, Drug Task Force agent, Chris Counts received an apparent wrong number text message from 26-year-old Mindy Lynn Nuegebauer offering a "hit of this stuff." Officers arrived at Nuegebauer's home after she thought the text has been sent to a friend. She told officers that she was referring to marijuana, however police say they found a substance that tested positive for cocaine. Neugebauer was arrested on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute. (St. Louis Globe-Democrat)


Friday 3/19/10

CHILDREN HELP MOTHER DELIVER BABY: Two children in Northern California helped their mother give birth to her fourth child last week when she unexpectedly went into labor at home. Geoffrey Sanders had already left for work when his wife, Alana, went into labor and starting giving birth in the bathroom. Their 11-year-old daughter Faith and 9-year-old son Jabari called 911 for help, and in the recording the mother can be heard screaming as Jabari tells the dispatcher, "She's starting to bleed," and then, "The baby's already here." Faith then gets on the phone, and the dispatcher tells her to wipe the baby with a clean towel and tie, not cut, the umbilical cord with a string. That paramedics arrived soon after and took Alana and new baby Joseph to the hospital, where both were found to be fine.

PASSERS-BY CALL POLICE OVER TOPLESS GARDENER: A nudist gardener from Boulder, Colorado - who usually does yard work in a thong and pasties - has caused another stir in the neighborhood. Catharine Pierce, 52, was spotted gardening topless in her yard on Wednesday. State law prohibits exposed genitals, however, Pierce was wearing a thong and gardening gloves. According to Pierce's husband, she was not breaking any laws and the police seem to agree. Police spokeswoman, Sarah Huntley, told the Colorado woman to consider wearing a t-shirt because children at the school across the street were playing outside. Boulder is considering expanding the anti-nudity law. (AP

BURGLAR CAUGHT AFTER LOGGING ONTO MYSPACE: A Washington burglar was easily found after he logged into his Myspace account on the office computer of the store he broke into. Investigators said that the 17-year-old spent hours on his Myspace account at the Bella Office Furniture as well as taking some time to look at pornography. He was arrested on Tuesday and charged with first degree burglary. (AP)





Thursday 3/18/10

INHALE-ABLE COFFEE HITS THE MARKET: A company, Le Whif, has invented a coffee tube that one can inhale instead of drinking. Breathe from your handy (and biodegradable) tube, and you'll take in a dose of tiny particles that not only smells like a cup of joe, but has the caffeine content of a small espresso, too. While some might miss their morning ritual, this product could do well with people who find that coffee's diuretic effect gets in the way of their life. (TheFrisky.com)




INTRUDER JUMPS INTO MAN'S BED: A man from Pittsburgh broke into a home early Wednesday morning and crept into bed with the homeowner, according to police. When homeowner, Frank Fontana, felt another person in his bed, he asked if it was the woman who has keys to his home. When the intruder said, "No, it's not," Fontana immediately grabbed a bat and called the police. Police say the man had just come from a Jay-Z concert at the Mellon Arena and was looking for shelter. The 33-year-old man faces a preliminary hearing on charges of criminal mischief and criminal trespass. (AP)

FLORIDA MAN IRATE OVER ALLEGED SNACK CAKE THEFT
An 80-year-old man in St. Lucie, Florida is facing a criminal mischief charge after an outburst involving snack cakes. TCPalm.com reports that Gene Edward Chambers was arrested last Sunday after allegedly damaging his neighbors' door. Chambers was seeking out his neighbors to accuse them of entering his home and stealing seven boxes of Little Debbie Oatmeal Cookies. A police report filed in connection with the incident stated, quote, “He went to the residence and knocked on the door. When they didn't answer, he started hitting the door with the garden hoe.”
A deputy on the scene did investigate Chambers' residence, locating five boxes of the snack cakes and a receipt confirming the purchase. The police report continued, quote, “Chambers was mistaken in thinking he had bought seven boxes.”


Wednesday 3/17/10

INJURED DOG WALKS INTO EMERGENCY ROOM: An injured dog walked into the hospital emergency room in the northwest New Mexico city of Farmington. The canine walked into the San Juan Regional Medical Center's emergency room Saturday night with a punctured leg and blood on his paw. According to Robin Loev, an animal control officer who responded to the hospital's call, the puncture is suspected to be from the bite of another dog. Loev said the German Shepherd mix appeared to be calm and intelligent - and knew enough to go to the right place. (AP)

DENTIST USES PAPER CLIPS ON PATIENTS: A former dentist from Massachusetts is being accused of putting paper clips in patients' mouths in order to do root canals, and then billing Medicaid for the stainless steel posts that he should have used. Former dentist, Michael Clair, was charged with assault and battery, larceny, submitting false claims to Medicaid, and illegally prescribing drugs. Clair was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday and was suspended by Medicaid in 2002. (AP)

BEER CUPCAKES? 10 WAYS TO COOK WITH GUINNESS
Foodie website Chow.com has unveiled ten ways to cook with Guinness Stout for St. Patrick's Day. Chow.com has posted recipes for traditional fare like Irish Cheddar and Stout Fondue and Braised Beef that incorporate the dark, Irish brew. The website has also served up a few surprises like Guinness-Milk Chocolate Ice Cream and Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes. What's in the cupcakes? Eggs, milk, sour cream, unsweetened cocoa, other standard items from the pantry, and entire bottle of beer. Guinness got its start in Dublin, Ireland in the 18th century.


Monday 3/15/10

MAN TRIES TO STEAL UNDERWEAR FROM NEIGHBOR
A Pennsylvania man was arrested last week for attempting to steal his neighbor's delicates. The PittsburghChannel.com is reporting that Chad Dawson was arrested Thursday after he tried to enter his neighbor's apartment and take her underwear. The 32-year-old says his plan was thwarted when the woman returned home with her boyfriend. Dawson tells Channel Four Action News, quote, "I heard a car coming. I noticed it was her boyfriend's van. I got scared and took off running." Police located Dawson by tracing the footprints in the snow back to his residence. The Ohioville resident is now facing an attempted burglary charge.

POLICE FIND $26,000 HIDDEN IN WOMAN'S BRA: A Washington woman was booked into jail for investigation of theft, when authorities discovered nearly $26,000 in her bra. According to police, Lukeisha A. Harris was one of three women who were arrested as part of an alleged fraud ring. The women used phony Oregan driver's licenses and fake credit cards in order to obtain cash advances from Spokane banks. Sheriff's spokesman, Dave Reagan, said the women were arrested after a bank employee reported that they tried to obtain money using a stolen credit card. During the search at the Spokane County Jail, authorities found the cash hidden in her bra along with bank receipts. (AP)

MAN SHOWS UP DRUNK FOR DUI SENTENCING: A Nebraska man showed up drunk to his court hearing for drunken driving, according to authorities. Jason Botos, 30, was driven to his hearing by his father, who needed help from deputies to get his son out of the vehicle. Prosecuter Ben Perlman said that Botos was too drunk to attend the court hearing and now he faces even more time behind bars. Deputies arrested Botos in the parking lot. Another hearing was set for Tuesday. Botos pleaded guilty for misdemeanor drunken driving in a September 2009 collision with five other vehicles. (AP)


Friday 3/12/10

MICHIGAN MAN ROBBED AFTER LUCKY RUN AT CASINO
A Michigan man's recent trip to the casino didn't quite end as he had planned. 27-year-old Farmington Hills resident was robbed by two women after winning money at the MGM Grand in Detroit. The man had just won 150-dollars when the suspects approached him and told him they were looking to party.
He proceeded to rent a room at a motel, and jumped in the shower waiting for the women to join him. Unfortunately, the ladies had other ideas as they robbed him of his money, driver's license and cell phone at gunpoint. Madison Heights police say they are now looking for two women who called themselves "Candice" and "Brittany." They were last seen in a blue Dodge Stratus.

MAN ARRESTED FOR 10th DUI CHARGE: A Tennessee man, who was going 20 mph on the interstate and weaving, was arrested for his 10th DUI charge. According to police, the 57-year-old man took the arrest like a professional and said, "I'm drunk. Do what you gotta do." The man did not have a driver's license because it was revoked from previous offenses. He was charged with a DUI, violation of the implied consent law and being a habitual motor offender. (AP)

“MIDNIGHT KNITTER” STRIKES NEW JERSEY
Someone is outfitting the town of West Cape May, New Jersey with new attire, and authorities want to put a stop to it. The "Press of Atlantic City" is reporting that a "Midnight Knitter" has been covering trees and lamp posts with miniature sweaters. West Cape May Mayor Pam Kaithern says police are investigating the incident. The act is technically illegal because it is being committed on public property without permission. While some residents don't have a problem with the random knitting around town, Mark Lukas remarks, quote, "It's a public space and people should not be able to go in and do what they want to do."


Thursday 3/11//10

MAN STABBED IN THE NECK DURING 'SHUTTER ISLAND' SCREENING
Los Angeles police are searching for two people who allegedly stabbed a man during a screening of Shutter Island. The LA Times reports that two men plunged a meat thermometer into the neck of the man who complained about someone sitting near him talking on a cell phone during the show. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says the incident occurred two weeks ago. During the crowded 9 p.m. screening, the victim complained about a woman near him talking on the phone -- after which she left the theater along with two men. However, sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore says two men returned a few minutes later and stabbed the victim. He commented, "It was a vicious and cowardly attack," adding that the victim was hospitalized with serious wounds. Two moviegoers who came to the victim's aid were also hurt during the fight. The suspects are still at large.

HIGH CHAIR FOR YOUR PET: High-end retailer Hammacher Schlemmer is touting its new Pet High Chair that allows your small dog or cat to sit with you at the dinner table. Selling for $49.95, the high chair that holds pets up to 10 pounds clips on to tables and has a steel tubing frame and a nylon fabric pouch for your pet to sit in, allowing Fido or Fluffy to eat at the table. Hammacher Schlemmer General Manager Fred Berns said, "The Pet High Chair is ideal for people who truly consider their pet to be part of the family."

WOMAN DELIVERS SURPRISE BABY: A woman from Kentucky who said she didn't know she was pregnant gave birth to a baby boy on the floor of her laundry room. She was by herself when the baby was born and she even cut the umbilical cord. According to The Advocate Messenger, the 32-year-old mother also picked up her son from school and stopped by her mother's house before going to the hospital. The mother and the baby were discharged from the hospital Monday after checking in on Thursday. (AP)


Wednesday 3/10/10

CHEF CREATES BREAST MILK CHEESE: A Manhattan chef has created a recipe out of his wife's breast milk. Daniel Angerer and his wife, Lori Mason, own a restaurant called Klee Brasserie. Angerer's blog shows a photo of a cheese that he likes to call "my spouse's mommy milk cheese." Angerer wanted to experiment after the couple had an overabundance of breast milk for their newborn. In the photo, the cheese is encrusted with maple caramelized pumpkin and Concord grapes. (AP)




SUPERINTENDENT FIRES GUN IN CLASS
The superintendent of a rural Montana school district provided an unsafe learning environment last week. According to the "Billings Gazette," Dwain Haggard's replica antique black powder muzzleloader went off during a history lesson Friday. Haggard, who is a former Civil War reenactor, was showing the gun to five students at Reed Point High School. Haggard usually ends his presentations by firing off a cap, which makes a small "pop" when the trigger is pulled. Unfortunately, this time around the gun fired and lodged a ball in the classroom's wall. Haggard insists that the kids were never in danger, and say that none of the parents were angered by the incident.

MARIJUANA DEALER SMOKES POT ON WAY HOME FROM PRISON
Apparently four months behind bars wasn't enough time to teach one Indiana man a lesson. IndyStar.com is reporting that Sir James Smith was arrested Monday morning for smoking weed on his way home from the Putnamville Correctional Facility. The 27-year-old had just completed a four-month sentence for dealing marijuana. Smith's girlfriend, Sharmainique Royal, admitted to police that she purchased some pot to smoke with her recently prison-sprung boyfriend. The couple's eleven-month-old daughter, Sir'ir Royal, was in the vehicle at the time, as was their friend Shaneka Williams. Smith, Royal, and Williams are now charged with possession of marijuana and neglect of a dependent for smoking in the presence of a baby.


Tuesday 3/9/10

CHINESE BABY HAS TAIL REMOVED
A baby in China recently parted ways with an extra body part. surgeons removed a five-inch tail from a four-month-old girl named Hong Hong. The tail, which was connected to a fatty tumor within the spinal column, has doubled in size since the child's birth. Hong Hong's father, Hou, was "shocked" to discover the tail, and says he wanted it removed at birth. He states, quote, "doctors suggested we wait some time, as a newborn is too weak to take such a surgery." Dr. Sun Jun of the Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital says Hong Hong's case is "about one in a million" adding, quote, "We have never seen anything like this before." Dr. Sun says it is too early to tell if Hong Hong will need further treatment.

WOMAN AGAIN TRIES TO STEAL TV AND USE A CAB: A North Pole woman was arrested after trying to steal a television set from a store and then calling a cab as her getaway vehicle. This is not the first time that this 27-year-old woman has tried to steal television sets. She posted bail on a similar case last year. According to police, the woman was charged with second-degree felony robbery and misdemeanor theft.

MAN KIDNAPS GIRLFRIEND, TAKES HER TO WAL-MART
There was nothing routine about a Florida couple's trip to Wal-Mart this past January. According to NWFDailyNews.com, Andrew James Foster is accused of kidnapping his girlfriend and taking her to the retail giant. On January 22nd, the girlfriend told County deputies that Foster grabbed her when she returned home from work. The 24-year-old allegedly held the woman down on her bed for about an hour before she could eventually convince him to let her drive them to Wal-Mart. While at the store, the girlfriend told a sales associate about her situation and the police were called. Foster exited the building before the authorities could arrive. He was arrested on February 12th and charged with battery and kidnapping.


Monday 3/8/10

AUSSIEBUM MAKES UNDERWEAR FROM BANANAS: Australian underwear company, AussieBum, decided to use bananas to make their new eco-friendly underwear line. The men's underwear will incorporate 27 percent banana fiber, 64 percent cotton and 9 percent lycra, said AussieBum's Lloyd Jones. According to Jones, the banana fiber is made from the bark of the banana plant which makes a lightweight and absorbant material. He goes on to say that if you added any more banana fiber, the underwear would be a bit too squishy. (Reuters



WOMAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT FOR SQUIRTING BREAST MILK: A Kentucky woman who was jailed last Thursday (March 4th) for public intoxication is now facing an assault charge after squirting breast milk at a female deputy. The 31-year-old woman was changing into an inmate uniform when she squirted the milk into the deputy's face. The third degree assault charge against her is a felony.

NAKED MAN FOUND IN FLORIDA HOME
A Lake City, Florida resident made an alarming discovery upon returning home on Friday night. According to FirstCoastNews.com, Shane Tyler Tinsman was found naked inside the person's house. The homeowner reportedly dialed 911 after noticing that several lights were on throughout the home. Tinsman refused to exit the house when police arrived, but was eventually found naked on a bedroom floor. The 25-year-old admitted to the crime, telling authorities he needed a place to sleep and something to eat. Tinsman is being investigated for other break-ins in the area, and is being held on two-thousand-dollars bond.


Friday 3/5/10

DUCK GETS STUCK IN CHIMNEY: Firefighters in Santa Fe rescued a duck stuck in a chimney. According to Fire Chief Tommy Anderson, the homeowner heard the duck and lit a fire, hoping that it would get out on its own from the open-top chimney. However, the plan backfired because the duck was too large to free itself. The fire then began to fill the homeowner's house with smoke. Anderson said the fire was put out and another firefighter reached into the lower part of the chimney and pulled the bird out. The animal was then taken outside and it flew away. (AP)


COOK ACCUSED OF PLACING “BODY HAIR” ON COP'S SANDWICH
A New Jersey cook is facing serious charges after a police officer found something in his sandwich that didn't belong there. The "Courier Post" is reporting that Ryan Burke is accused of placing "body hair" in a cop's sandwich on February 21st. Authorities believe Burke was holding a grudge against the officer for several previous tickets. Following his arrest, Burke was taken to the Burlington County Jail where he posted 25-thousand-dollars bail. The 26-year-old denies any wrongdoing proclaiming, quote, "That's ridiculous, I'm not that kind of person." Ryan Burke has been charged with numerous offenses including aggravated assault. He has also been fired from his position at Good Foods to Go.

NAKED WOMAN FOUND TIED TO TREE
Police in Tacoma, Washington were called to a bizarre scene on Tuesday night. According to "The News Tribune," authorities were notified after someone found a naked woman tied to a tree in Point Defiance Park. A man was also spotted in the area. When police arrived they spoke with the man and woman and concluded that the incident was actually a "consensual rendezvous." No arrests were made.


Thursday 3/4/10

CHILD DIRECTS AIR TRAFFIC IN JFK: A young child was heard directing air traffic in John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, who is investigating the situation. The child was recorded making five transmissions to pilots preparing for take-off. The child was under adult supervision. A male voice was heard in the transmission saying, "That's what you get, guys, when the kids are out of school." Jim Peters, FAA spokesman, said that children of tower employees are allowed to visit but would need to get the permission from the FAA first. "It is not indicative of the highest professional standards that controllers set for themselves and exceed each and everyday in the advancement of aviation safety," the National Air Traffic Controllers Association said in a statement. (AP)

WOMAN GIVEN EXTRA PAIR OF BREASTS: A woman from Staten Island, NY is suing her plastic surgeon for giving her an extra pair of breasts. According to a lawsuit that was filed on Tuesday, the woman paid $7,000 in cash for 36-C cups but her doctor, Keith Berman, accidentally gave her ''double-bubble'' implants in 2003. Maria Alaimo is asking for $5 million in order to compensate for the pain she has suffered for her extra cleavage. The jurors of the Staten Island Supreme Court were asked to look at photos of Alaimo's botched surgery. (thefrisky.com)

DEPUTY TRIES TO SHOOT HIS WAY OUT OF A CELL: A Kentucky deputy was fired after accidentally locking himself in a jail cell and trying to shoot his way out. According to the Adair County Sheriff Ralph Curry, the former deputy, Charles Wright, suffers from claustrophobia. Wright agreed to pay for the damage that he did to the cell. (AP)


Wednesday 3/3/10

MAN SNORTS DRUGS OFF A PATROL CAR: A Berlin man was detained when police caught him
trying to snort amphetamines off the top of their unmarked patrol car, which was parked outside of a club. According to a Nuremburg police spokesman, the 26-year-old man began lining up the powdered drugs on the roof of the car when the officers surprised him. The man said that he had no idea that the vehicle belonged to the police. It was also a coincidence that the officers discovered the suspect just as he was about to take the drugs. (Reuters)

DUI SUSPECT SAYS CAR WAS STOLEN
A Wisconsin man was unable to talk his way out of a DUI charge over the weekend. According to the "Sheboygan Press," Joseph Sagal told police his car had been stolen after he drove it into a snow bank. The 42-year-old called police early Saturday morning to report his missing ride. Police found the car in a snow bank a short time later. Authorities tracked footprints that matched Sagal's from the car back to the bar where the vehicle had been allegedly stolen. Sagal eventually admitted that he had crashed his vehicle, and proceeded to fail a field sobriety test. The Sheboygan Falls resident is now facing his fifth DUI charge, which is a felony. He could spend as many as three years behind bars and pay up to ten-thousand-dollars in fines.

CHINESE MAN LIVES ON LEAVES, GRASS
A Chinese man says his new, natural diet is providing a healthier way of life. According to the China News Network, Li Sanju has spent the past two years eating nothing but leaves and grass. The 50-year-old says he was inspired by something he saw on TV. He explains, quote, "I watched a TV program which said a man can live more than ten days without food but just water, so I thought I would try living on the natural things near my home." Sanju says he started by eating grass from a field, but found that the plants behind his house provided a better taste. Sanju is adamant that he couldn't eat meat now if he tried, adding that his health has really improved. He states, quote, "Even the tumor on my right foot has disappeared."


Tuesday 3/2/10

MOTHER, AUNT LEAVE CHILD AT CHUCK E. CHEESE'S
A miscommunication is said to be the reason a two-year-old child was abandoned by his mother and aunt over the weekend. The "Chicago Tribune" is reporting that the little girl was left at a Chicago-area Chuck E. Cheese's on Saturday night. The child's mother and aunt both believed that the girl would be staying the night at the other woman's house. On Sunday morning, the aunt saw the child on the Internet and called her mother to tell her that they had left the girl behind. The two-year-old is still in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Authorities are still determining whether any criminal charges will be filed in the case.

MAN SHOOTS UP ROOM AND PUTS CLOCK IN MICROWAVE: A Michigan man was arrested after shooting up his hotel room on claims of a divine calling. The 53-year-old suspect shot the bed, window, walls, and ceiling of his room. He also placed the alarm clock inside the mircrowave. The man, whose name was not released, left a note saying, ''God delivered me from evil and placed me in Albion, Michigan.'' He was being held in Calhoun County Jail pending arraignment and mental evaluation. He can face possible charges including; felonious assault, possession of firearm while commiting a felony, and destruction of property. (AP)

MAN CALLS 911 OVER 200 TIMES: A man from Avon Park, Florida was arrested for allegedly calling 911 over 200 times in a recent three-day span. According to Highlands County sheriff's deputies, Timothy Todd Lawrence only spoke to female dispatchers and made sexually explicit remarks to one of them. Lawrence made 151 calls on Feb. 13 between 2 a.m. and 10:52 a.m. alone, and continued to make calls over the next few days. (AP)


Monday 3/1/10

WEDDING CRASHER GETS 45 DAYS IN JAIL
A real-life rendition of the hit comedy "Wedding Crashers" has landed one Washington woman behind bars. According to "The Spokesman-Review," Pamula McBride was sentenced to 45 days in jail last Thursday after showing up to a wedding uninvited and stealing gifts. The Spokane resident was caught last summer after an old high school classmate -- who was an off-duty police officer -- saw her at a wedding without an invitation. Following the festivities the hosts noticed they were missing gifts. McBride was also suspected of stealing from another wedding in July. The 46-year-old has until Saturday to report to jail.

RUSSIAN CHIMP SENT TO REHAB: A Russian chimpanzee, who has picked up a drinking and smoking habit, is being sent to rehabilitation by zookeepers. The chimp, named Zhora, is an ex-performer who became aggressive at a circus and was transferred to a zoo in south Russia. At the zoo, he fathered several children, learned to use markers, and picked up his two vices. According to the Komsomolskaya Pravda paper, Zhora would pester passers-by for booze. He has now been transferred to the city of Kazan for rehabilitation treatment. (Reuters)

GERMAN MAN ROBS SAME BANK TWICE IN 24 HRS.: A robber in Germany was arrested for robbing the same bank twice within 24 hours, just after being released a week ago for the same crime. According to police, the 50-year-old went into a Hamburg Savings Bank and flashed a pistol saying, ''I was here yesterday, and I want money again today!'' The robber was able to get away with 450 euro but was caught three hours later with the help of video surveillance cameras. He had been in jail for robbing banks in Hamburg in 2002 and 2004. (Reuters)


Friday 2/26/10

WOMAN CARRIES SWORD INTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: A Memphis mother of an elementary school student drank a 40 oz. bottle of a malt liquor and charged into Riverview Elementary School with a sword. The 32-year-old woman intended to confront the parents of another student who has been in an argument with her child the previous day. According to court records, an employee of the school reported a drunk woman with a sword who was running through the halls and had threatened to cut her. Officers found the woman with a black cane that concealed a blade. She was charged with aggravated assault and having a weapon on school property. (AP)

140-YEAR-OLD HOT DOG FOUND ON CONEY ISLAND
A bizarre discovery was recently made on New York's Coney Island. According to WWLP.com, a 140-year-old hot dog was found encased in ice underneath Feltman's Kitchen. The restaurant was once owned by the man who invented the Coney Island hot dog. Officials with the Coney Island History Project say the aged piece of food still had its receipt attached to it. Local resident Quincy Cook remarked, quote, "Coney Island holds a lot of history of Brooklyn and New York, and for them to find a hot dog is just something to add onto it." The hot dog and its receipt will go on display on Coney Island beginning March 28th.

80-YEAR-OLD BURGLAR SENTENCED TO 3 YEARS: An 80-year-old woman was sentenced to a three years in prison after ransacking and stealing money from a Southern California medical office. Doris Thompson has a criminal record stretching back to 1955. During her hearing, Thompson thanked the judge for not sending her to Los Angeles County Jail, which she does not like. Thompson has been to prison before, mainly for petty theft and burglary. She pleaded guilty to stealing money out of the medical office's drawers and was ordered to pay $1,400 for restitution. Thompson will be elligable for parole in about 18 months. (AP)


Thursday 2/25/10

THIEVES OVERHEARD BY MISDIALING 9-1-1: Daytona Beach Police arrested two teens after dispatchers overheard a cell phone conversation mid-heist. The police were made aware of the situation when one of the teen's cell phones accidentally dialed 9-1-1. 911 dispatchers overheard 19-year-old Stephanie Vargas and a 13-year-old boy trying to steal items from a vehicle parked outside of a Daytona nightclub. According to police spokesman Jimmie Flynt, the young boy was already inside the vehicle when the officers arrived. Both of the teens admitted to the robbery, and were charged with burglary to a conveyance. It's unclear how the number got dialed. (AP)

MAN HIT BY SAME TRAIN TWICE IN TWO WEEKS
A California man probably needs to find a new form of transportation. According to "The Orange County Register," the 57-year-old Costa Mesa resident was struck by the same train twice in two weeks. On February 8th, the man reportedly fell from the passenger platform and was dragged 87 feet by the train. The incident left the man without a left hand. On Tuesday morning, police were called back to the Irvine Transportation Center after receiving a report that the man had once again fallen onto the tracks. Fortunately, he didn't lose any limbs, and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Police are now investigating how the man wound up on the train tracks a second time. A mental health examination will be requested.

INTOXICATED MAN ARRESTED WHILE PUSHING CHILD IN STROLLER
A West Virginia father is accused of having a few too many before taking his child for a walk. The "Charleston Daily Mail" is reporting that Richard Lee Craddock was arrested after he was found pushing his son in a stroller while drunk. Police were called last Sunday after employees at a convenience store witnessed Craddock buying beer with his child in tow. The 30-year-old was eventually located on the side of a busy highway pushing his son in a stroller. Craddock was found to have a blood-alcohol-content of point-one-six-seven, which is twice the legal limit. He is now facing a felony charge of child neglect creating the risk of injury


Wednesday 2/24/10

LOVE HANDLES SAVE A WOMAN'S LIFE: A woman from Florida said that she was saved by her love handles when she was shot entering a bar in Atlantic City, N.J. Samantha Lynn Frazier, 35, was an innocent bystander when she was shot walking into Herman's Place early Saturday. According to police, Frazier felt pain after hearing two shots being fired. She then grabbed her side and saw the blood on her hand. Detective Lt. Charles Love said the shots were meant for a man who escaped with a bullet hole in his jacket. Frazier had told The Press of Atlantic City that she wanted to lose weight, but now she said ''I want to be as big as I can if it's going to stop a bullet.'' (AP)

GERMANY HOLDS TOPLESS TOBOGGANING COMPETITION: Over 14,000 spectators gathered in Braunlage, Germany earlier this month for a sport known as topless tobogganing. Thirty male and female competitors made their way down a 100-meter track on sleds, dressed only in skimpy underwear. Men and women of all ages competed. A 70-year-old man gained the biggest applause for stripping down to his long johns, while 26-year-old Christian Schmidt won the event. The event came about after officials in another German town tried to stop the competition. (Metro.co.uk)
CHECK IT OUT: Footage from the event! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8K63Agv2EY

TEACHER ARRESTED FOR DUI ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL
A Utah band teacher had a difficult commute to work last week. KSL.com reports that Jillene Elliot was arrested for driving under the influence last Tuesday. The Spanish Fork Junior High teacher was taken into custody around 9:30 in the morning after a fellow motorist reported her to police. Springville Police say Elliot was unable to stand on her own and had to hold onto the car door to keep her balance. Elliot failed a field sobriety test, but declined a breathalyzer. Administrators at the Nebo School District have not discussed Elliot's employment status.


Tuesday 2/23/10

WOMAN SHOOTS AT HUSBAND OVER TAX RETURN: A suburban woman from St. Louis shot at her husband after he refused to give her some of their tax return money. According to the police, the unidentified woman followed her husband to work at a barber shop and fired several shots when he refused to hand over any money. All of the shots missed the man. Investigators said that the woman then threw the gun into the sewer. She turned herself in after receiving a phone call from the police. Daniel O'Conner, the Pine Lawn Assistant Police Chief, said that the woman felt ''more than justified'' for her actions. She is being held on a $75,000 cash-only bail. (AP)


43-INCH GREAT DANE NAMED WORLD'S TALLEST DOG: A Great Dane from Arizona that stands 3 feet, 7 inches tall was named the world's Tallest Living Dog and Tallest Dog Ever yesterday (February 22nd) by Guinness World Records. Four-year-old Giant George measures 43 inches from paw to shoulder, and weighs a hefty 245 pounds. Owner Dave Nasser says the large gray pooch eats about 110 pounds of food each month, and has his own queen-sized bed in his Tucson home. But although he's just a dog, Giant George is a true 21st-century celebrity, with his own website at giantgeorge.com and pages on Facebook and Twitter.

BREAK DANCING TEEN ARRESTED: A teen from Cheektowaga, New York was arrested for causing $3,000 worth of damage to a floor by break dancing. According to Eerie County Sheriff, Timothy B. Howard, the 18-year-old was intoxicated at a house party hosted by the victims' daughter, Elma. The teen reportedly tried to break dance but gouged the floor with his large diamond belt buckle. Police said the victims were vacationing at the time. The teen was arrested and is being charged with felony mischief, and misdemeanor trespassing. (AP)




Monday 2/22/10

MAN BEATEN BY EX DURING VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER
A Georgia man's Valentine's Day dinner was anything but romantic. According to SavannahNow.com, a Pooler resident was beaten by his ex-girlfriend while dinning with his current beau at a Waffle House. The woman, who is also the mother of the victim's children, reportedly entered the restaurant with her sister and proceeded to argue with the man. The scene eventually escalated, and according to the police report the man was struck with a "spiked heel from a shoe" leaving a, quote, "blood-covered floor and tables in a state of disarray." The two women -- Kenya and Marrisha White -- were eventually located by the police and charged with battery and criminal damage to private property.

WORLD'S SHORTEST MAN WANTS TO BE RECOGNIZED: A 22-inch man from Nepal has set off to Europe in order to be recognized as the world's shortest man in the Guinness World Records. Khagendra Thepa Magar applied to the London-based group in October but has not yet received a response. Magar's family filed a claim when he was 14 years old but the claim was rejected because there was a chance that he may still grow. Doctors have told the family that they are unsure of why Magar is so small. According to Katmandu reporters, Magar and his father have set off for Italy on Sunday as supporters saw them off with bouquets of flowers and garlands. (AP)

WOMAN RECEIVES $1,600 WATER BILL: A woman from Minneapolis received a $1,600 water bill which the city believes to be accurate. Erica Kocur said that this is almost 20 times her normal bill and that she usually pays around $70 to $80 per month. The city believes that Kocur may have had a running toilet or dripping faucet. However, the bill is charging approximately 200,000 gallons of water; the amount is three times the volume of her entire home. Kocur's shower would have to run nonstop for two months in order to produce such a bill. The city's director, LeeAnn Stag, still believes the bill is correct but it willing to check her meter one more time. (AP)


Friday 2/19/10

SKIER BURNS MONEY TO STAY WARM
An Austrian skier is a little lighter in the wallet after getting stuck on a ski lift. The BBC is reporting that Dominik Podolsky was forced to burn money in order to stay warm. The 22-year-old was riding just before dark when the lift was suddenly turned off and he was left hanging 33 feet above the ground. The temperature dropped to 18 degrees below celsius, prompting Podolsky to burn the contents of his wallet to stay warm. He recalls, quote, "I thought about jumping down, but then I'd have probably broken both legs and would have frozen to death." Podolsky was eventually found and taken to a local hospital where he was treated for hypothermia and released later that night.

WIFE ATTACKS HUSBAND FOR URINATING ON THE FLOOR
A Florida man's inability to find the toilet allegedly sparked a fight earlier this week. The "St. Petersburg Times" is reporting that Deanne Elsholz is accused of attacking her husband David after he urinated on the floor. Deanne questioned David when she heard him relieving himself, at which time he allegedly slapped her in the head with a towel. Deanne retaliated by hitting her husband in the face with a glass. She then fell on the floor after slipping on David’s urine and was kicked in the ribs. Authorities say both parties appeared to be drunk, and have ruled that Deanne was the aggressor in the incident. She's been charged with domestic battery and is being held in the Land O'Lakes jail without bail.

ZEBRA FOUND ON HIGHWAY: Atlanta police captured an escaped zebra that galloped along the busy highway Thursday afternoon. The animal escaped from a nearby circus and made its way onto the downtown highway that cuts through the center of the city. The police were able to block off the highway and herd the zebra over to the right shoulder of the highway in order to capture it. Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey are in town this week. According to authorities, this isn't the first time a zebra has wandered onto the highway. In 2008, a young zebra was found injured on the interstate. (AP)




Thursday 2/18/10

ITALIAN FOOD WRITER SUSPENDED FOR RECOMMENDING CAT STEW
A bizarre recommendation has landed one Italian food writer in hot water. According to "The Times," Beppe Bigazzi was suspended by broadcaster RAI for suggesting a recipe for cat stew on the network. The 77-year-old told viewers, quote, "I've eaten it myself and it's a lot better than many other animals. Better than chicken, rabbit or pigeon.” Several people called in to complain about Bigazzi's recommendation, prompting the suspension. Bigazzi has since issued an apology, but adds, quote, "I wasn't joking all that much. In the 1930s and 1940s, when I was a boy, people certainly did eat cat in the countryside around Arezzo."

COLOMBIAN WOMAN COMES 'BACK' TO LIFE: A 45-year-old woman who had been declared dead and sent to a funeral home ''came back to life'' when she began breathing and moving in front of the funeral home workers. The woman from Bogota, Colombia had been declared clinically dead at a medical facility after being hospitalized with a serious neurological condition. "The instruments the patient was connected to gave no blood pressure or heart rate readings," said Dr. Miguel Angel Saavedra. The woman was sent to a funeral home to be prepared for burial. "When they were going to apply formaldehyde, the patient began to breathe again and make movements," Saavedra told a local news station. The woman was taken back into the hospital where she remains in a coma. (AFP)

FOOT-LONG TOOL FOUND IN WOMAN'S STOMACH: A foot-long surgical tool was found in the abdomen of a woman who had had surgery five months ago. Zdenka Kopeckova, 66, had been complaining to her doctors about the pain after having the surgery at a hospital located in the small town in the Czech Republic. Although she had requested an x-ray, the doctors told her that it would only expose her to unnecessary radiation. "I told the head surgeon that if I had no pain I would not be complaining. I'm not a hypochondriac," said Kopeckova. The hospital director, Jaromir Hrubes, told Reuters that those concerned with the operation would be disciplined. (Reuters)


Wednesday 2/17/10

MAN HANGS OUT IN HIS IGLOO: An unemployed man from Ohio has found a way to pass the time. Jimmy Grey, 25, has built an igloo in his family's yard after this winter's heavy snowfall. Grey, who has been out of work for almost a year, built a four-room igloo with 6-foot ceilings and an entertainment room. He ran an extension cord from the garage in order to power the TV and has also equipped his igloo with cable and surround sound. At night, Grey will light candles and he says the freezing temperatures never allow the beer to get warm. (AP)


ROBIN HOOD CHARGED WITH IDENTITY THEFT: A man by the name of Robin Hood is accused of stealing another man's identity. Robin Joshua Hood, from Denver, found someone's wallet and decided to use the owner's name in order to avoid being caught on a warrant. He told investigators that he was being investigated for drug charges. His true identity was discovered when Hood tried to walk out of a record store without paying for three baseball caps. He was charged with identity theft and impersonation. (AP)

73-YEAR-OLD MAN ROBS THREE BANKS: A 73-year-old man from Florida was arrested for robbing three banks, unarmed, and successfully leaving with approximately $600 in each heist. James Bruce admitted to robbing the banks in order to pay for his home mortgage. He told the police that he fully intended on paying the banks back. Bruce handed each teller a note that said he was conducting a robbery and would like six $100 bills. According to police, the tellers may have given up the money because it is bank policy to not resist robbers in case they are armed. (Reuters)





Friday 2/12/10

MAN ACCUSED OF TATTOOING ONE-YEAR-OLD
An Ohio man is behind bars after he allegedly tattooed a young child. According to the "Canton Repository," Lee Deitrick is accused of inking the letter "A" on a one-year-old girl's rear end last November. A woman related to the child reportedly brought her to Deitrick's residence. It is not known why the 20-year-old tattooed the baby or what the letter "A" stands for. Police say the woman who was watching the child is not "a suspect at this time." As of Tuesday, Deitrick was residing in the Stark County Jail on a probation hold. He is facing a felony charge of child endangering. Deitrick could spend up to five years behind bars in prison if convicted.

GRANDFATHER CHARGED WITH A DUI: A grandfather from East Tennessee was charged with reckless endangerment after the police stopped his vehicle while the man was driving, and drinking with his 2-year-old grandson in his arms. According to police, the man was stopped for a broken tail light, but tested at a 0.13 on a breath test. The man told officers that the boy was riding on his lap and he had about six or seven beers. There was also a half-full beer inside of the vehicle. He was charged with a DUI, reckless endangerment and probation violation. (AP)

TEEN FOUND IN IGLOO WITH WEAPONS AND POT: A Delaware teen was found by police in a homemade igloo and arrested for possessing a survival knife, a hammer, 7.5 grams of marijuana, and two marijuana pipes. According to the county police spokesman, the teen was released to his parents. He was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon, carrying a concealed deadly instrument, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. (AP)


Thursday 2/11/10

THREE STUDENTS TO SPEND 72 HOURS WITH 48 TIGERS
A few brave Chinese students will be living in a safari park for a couple of days. The "China News Network" is reporting that three people will be living with 48 tigers for 72 hours. Li Hang, Gan Xiaotian and Meng Zihui were chosen from 667 applicants. They will live in a small enclosure and document the tigers' lives with cameras, computers and notebooks. Qu Hongtao, spokesman for the Qinling Wild Animal Safari, remarks, quote, "We want to celebrate the Year of the Tiger and also raise awareness of the need to protect wildlife."

MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS HIS LEG: A Florida man accidentally shot his leg after leaving a Jupiter gun store. According to police, the man went into the store to buy batteries for his laser sight on a small handgun. Once the man had reached his car, the gun accidentally went off, hitting him in the leg. He was taken to West Palm Beach hospital for treatment. (AP)

MUGGER TAKES A COAT FROM A DOG: A mugger stole a coat right off the back of a woman's terrier that was tied to a pole outside of a Park Slope grocery store. Donna McPherson, the terrier's owner, said that she was in the supermarket for ''two minutes'' when she heard a strange bark. When she went outside, the terrier's green wool coat with leather trim and belt had been missing. McPherson said that the coat was worth $25 and she was glad that her dog had not been wearing the more expensive Burberry coat that day. (AP)




Wednedsday 2/10/10

MAN TRIES TO BUY CRACK WITH CREDIT: A man from Michigan remains in police custody after being accused of stealing a car. The man told authorities that he was robbed at gunpoint when he tried to buy crack cocaine with a credit card. According to police reports, the 2003 Chevy Malibu was stolen out of Lapeer, a city just north of Detroit. The suspect is being held in Genesee County Jail. (AP)


TEEN DRIVES CAR THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
A Washington teenager was literally cruising the halls of his high school last Friday night. According to "The Seattle Times," the 17-year-old student drove his parents car through the halls of Shorecrest High School. The teen made it about 75 yards before he eventually crashed into a security office. Two employees were in the building at the time and heard the commotion. Police reported to the school a short time later and eventually located the student on school property. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center "for a mental evaluation." Authorities say the teen did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

THIEF THREATENS ATTENDANT WITH COFFEE CUP: A man in Hamelin, Germany managed to rob an amusement arcade by threatening to hit the attendant with a cup of coffee. According to police, the thief told the 26-year-old attendant to open the till and fled with the cash. ''He wasn't going to pour coffee over her,'' said a spokesman for the local police. ''He was going to hit her with the cup.'' The police did not say how much money the thief had taken from the attendant. (Reuters)





Tuesday 2/9/10

HOME TRASHED AFTER TEEN ADVERTISES PARTY ON FACEBOOK

ARTIST SWALLOWS 18 SWORDS:

XTREME MINISTRIES COMBINES MMA AND FAITH

MOTHER SHOOTS SON IN THE GROIN

DENTIST FIXES A BROKEN BEAK

Student Arrested for Doodling on Her Desk

WOMAN CALLS 911 OVER MISSING CELL PHONE

SERIAL FLASHER BEHIND BARS

BIRD TERRORIZING BRITISH TOWN

NEW ZEALAND GIRL AUCTIONS HER VIRGINITY FOR TUITION:

DRIVER USES MANNEQUIN FOR HOV LANE:

SNAKE ADDICTED TO SMOKING CIGARETTES

AUSTRALIAN MAN ACCUSED OF TRYING TO KISS POLICE DOG

MAN TELLS COPS HE'S BEEN “DRINKING AND DRIVING FOR 20 YEARS”

SLEDDER INJURED AFTER STRAPPING ROCKET TO BACK

DRIVER CRASHES WHILE “HUFFING” AIR

NATIONAL SICKIE DAY HITS U.K.

PRIEST CHECKS FINGERPRINTS FOR MASS ATTENDANCE:

TRUCK DRIVER CHOKES ON CHILI AND CRASHES:

STRAY DOG PACK KILLS 13 ZOO ANIMALS:

DRUNK FATHER ARRESTED IN MCDONALD'S PLAY AREA

FATHER ARRESTED FOR SMOKING POT WITH KIDS ON YOUTUBE

BOY FACES CHARGES FOR BEE STING PRANK:

MAN ATTEMPTS TO ROB GAS STATION WITH FORK

PETA SUGGESTS ANIMATRONIC GROUNDHOG:

TEENS FLEE JUVENILE CAMP IN FIRE TRUCK

BAGEL CAUSES EVACUATION IN PORTLAND'S CITY HALL

MAN TRIES TO BREAK INTO JAIL

WOMAN USES iPHONE TO GET PREGNANT:

WORLD'S SECOND PREGNANT MAN PREPARES TO GIVE BIRTH:

VIKINGS FAN CONTINUES TO GROW BEARD FOLLOWING LOSS

OHIO MAN URINATES ON WAL-MART MEAT

WOMAN CHARGED WITH THIRD DWI IN A WEEK:

COUPLE FINDS DEER IN KITCHEN:

PENNSYLVANIA BAR MADE OF ICE:

CHILD FORCED TO KILL HAMSTER DUE TO BAD GRADES

MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES IN WOMAN'S BATHROOM

MAN GETS JAIL SENTENCE FOR SELLING BEAR GALL BLADDERS

MAN HANDS OVER APOLOGETIC ROBBERY NOTE:

DOG SAVES AN ELDERLY MAN'S LIFE:

CANADIAN MAGAZINE RENAMED TO END PORN MIX-UP:

SCAMMER SENDS POLICE $4,000 CHECK:

NEW YORK CABBIE RETURNS $21,000:

“UNFAITHFUL” TIGER WOODS GATORADE BOTTLES FOUND IN COLORADO

WEDDING IN A WHOLE FOODS SUPERMARKET:

COUPLE RAISES WEDDING MONEY BY COLLECTING CANS:

MAN CRASHES CAR INTO RESTAURANT, ORDERS BREAKFAST

CHINESE WOMAN SURVIVES 200-FOOT FALL

ROMANIAN WOMAN NEARLY THROWS AWAY LIFE SAVINGS

WOMAN GOES ON RAMPAGE OVER A BURGER:

A MAN THREATENS SOMEONE WITH A SLINGSHOT:

DETECTIVES RANSOM POT PLANTS

MAN SNIPS HAIR ON BUSES:

WOMAN PUNCHES OUT DRIVE-THRU WINDOW OVER CHICKEN NUGGETS

GUESTS STRANDED IN A BAR ON NEW YEARS:

MOTHER FINDS A PARKING METER IN SON'S CLOSET:

FLEEING PRISONER IS FORCED TO ASK HIS GUARDS FOR HELP:

MAN CHOOSES JAIL TIME OVER FAMILY TIME:

ROBBERY SUSPECT CONSULTS WITH EMPLOYEE BEFORE HOLDING UP STORE

FLORIDA MAN NEEDS RIDE TO BAR, CALLS 911

MAN GETS HIS 11TH DIVORCE:

WOMAN SUES BAR OVER MOOSE HEAD ACCIDENT

FUNERAL HOME GIVING FREE BURIALS TO DRUNK DRIVERS :

TEEN HITS PARKED CAR WHILE “TREE SURFING”

COUPLE CAUSES CHAOS AT WALMART:

MAN HIJACKS PARKING GARAGE:

WOMAN MAKES 48 FALSE 911 CALLS:

ROBBER THREATENS TO BLOW UP RESTAURANT WITH SAUSAGES

BRITISH LAW FIRM OFFERS DIVORCE GIFT VOUCHERS

MAN PAYS $72 FOR TACO:

KANSAS SUPERMAN SAVES GIRL:

GEOLOGIST ACCUSED OF STARTING EARTHQUAKES:

TEEN RUNS UP $22,000 CELL PHONE BILL:

STOLEN MONEY MAILED BACK TO BANK:

DOCTOR, WIFE SHOPLIFT FOR FUN

DRUNKEN SANTA SEARCHES FOR HIS REINDEER

MAN SHOOTS ROBBER WITH ARROW

WEIGHTLIFTER GIVES BIRTH DURING TRAINING:

SALVATION ARMY FINDS RARE GOLD COIN:

FARMERS POTTY-TRAINING PIGS:

TEACHER CUTS OFF STUDENT'S BRAID

MAN FALLS FOR WOMAN, URINATES IN MAIL SLOT

COLLEGE STUDENT LIVES IN VAN TO SAVE MONEY

DETROIT POLICE MISTAKE FILM SHOOT FOR CRIME SCENE

WOMAN TOLD BY POLICE TO KILL 12-FOOT PYTHON:

WOMAN POURS GRITS ON SLEEPING BOYFRIEND

MAN GETS TV REMOTE STUCK IN HIS POSTERIOR

MAN DRESSES AS MOTHER, ATTEMPTS TO STEAL FROM BANK ACCOUNT

MISSISSIPPI COUPLE FINDS DRUNK MAN ON COUCH

WOMAN FAKES HEART ATTACK TO SCARE OFF INTRUDER

TEEN CARJACKS OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER:

KMART WORKERS FIND $10 GRAND IN TIN CAN:

ROBBERS STEAL $6 MILLION DURING SOCCER MATCH:

2-INCH FIR TREE FOUND GROWING IN MAN'S LUNG: A Russian man who had severe chest pains was told by doctors that he did not have cancer, but he did have a 2 inch Fir Tree growing inside his lung. Twenty-eight year old Artyom Sidorkin complained to doctors that he had chest pains and was coughing up blood so doctors did an x-ray which showed a tumor in his lung. But when Sidorkin's surgeon performed a biopsy he said, "I thought I was hallucinating, I asked my assistant to have a look, 'Come and see this, we've got a fir tree here.'" The tree was removed from Sidorkin's lung and he is now recovering. The doctors believe that Sidorkin must have inhaled a seed which then sprouted inside him