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June 30 weird newsNAKED BURGLAR GETS TASERED, PEPPER SPRAYED An Alaskan man was arrested after he tried to burglarize a home ... while completely naked. When cops arrived on the scene they found 32-year-old Steven J. Hartman undressed and pacing outside the home.
Cops were forced to wrestle him to the ground, tasering him and using pepper spray. It took nearly nine minutes to subdue the nude criminal.
Hartman was charged with attempted burglary, criminal mischief, resisting arrest, indecent exposure and three counts of misdemeanor assault. (Originally reported by the Anchorage Daily News)
MAN BREAKS INTO HOME AND STAYS FOR A WEEK: Police said a man broke into a Cincinnati home and stayed there for a week, watching television, sleeping in the master bedroom and driving the car while the family was on vacation. Nicholas Truesdell, who allegedly broke into the house through a rear window, was arrested and charged with buglary and unauthorized use of a vehicle after it was apparent that the 19-year-old drove the family's 2007 Nissan Altima. (AP)
OWNER SAYS CAR WITH 558,000 MILES STILL RUNNING SMOOTH: A 90-year-old Florida woman says her Mercury Comet Caliente that she purchased in 1964 is running smoothly 558,000 miles later. Rachel Veitch says her car has lasted her through 45 years and three husbands. Veitch says she looks forward to hitting mile 600,000 if she says, "I live long enough. I tell people, 'Except for the congestive heart failure, a stroke and a double mastectomy, I'm in great shape!'" (UPI) June 26 Libido foods
weird newsWoman Accused Of Selling Body For Frito-Lay Chips An Oklahoma woman's recent arrest could be a sign of the harsh economic times in America. The "Oklahoman" reports 36-year-old Lahoma Sue Smith was taken into custody for trading sex for chips. Police say undercover officers found Smith partially undressed in a car with a man who was pulling his pants up. When they questioned her, Smith admitted the man propositioned her for sex, but he didn't have any money. Smith reportedly agreed to accept a case of chips from the man, who claimed to be a Frito-Lay employee. Smith was ordered to pay a fine of over eleven-hundred dollars in the matter. As for the man, he was allowed to go free based on, quote, "officer discretion." RICH RUSSIANS PLAY PIRATE Wealthy Russians can now take armed luxury cruises ... with their missions being to hunt down pirates that roam the coast off of Somalia. For roughly 5,800 U.S. dollars you can board the ship, go looking for attackers, and -- for an additional charge -- arm yourself with an assault rifle. If pirates attack you, you can throw grenades at them and open fire on their ship. The cruises deliberately travel close to the Somali coast at the speed of five nautical miles, trying to attract the attention of pirates. (Originally reported by ananova.com)June 22 weird newsMAN BREAKS INTO RESTAURANT THEN FALLS ASLEEP AFTER MEAL: A man in Maine is suspected of breaking into a restaurant after eating several lobsters, enjoying some wine and then falling asleep on a bench. Restaurant workers noticed that 11 lobsters worth about $300 and some wine were missing before finding the thief sleeping on a bench. Paul Bruneau filled his pockets with cash before eating his meal at the Portland Lobster Co. then left a refrigerator open ruining $1000 worth of food. (AP)
MAN ATTEMPTS TO PAY TRAFFIC VIOLATION WITH COUNTERFEIT MONEY: A Texas man tried to pay his $70 municipal court fine using a counterfeit $20 bill. The man tried to make his payment for traffic violations while he was being watched by a marshal in the Fort Worth Municipal Court. A courthouse teller inspected the cash and a routine ink test indicated that the $20 bill may be counterfeit. Police took custody of the man and are investigating the counterfeiting claim. (UPI)
LAWYER FOUND ASLEEP IN TRASHCAN: An Indiana lawyer was found sleeping headfirst in a trashcan after a night of heavy drinking. The man has since apologized and says he's embarrassed about the incident. Larry Wilder says he went for dinner and drinks with friends in Louisville, Kentucky and was driven home in a client's limo but doesn't remember much that happened after that. A neighbor found Wilder in the trash can the next morning and called the police. (AP) June 15 weird newsMAN HAS BROKEN LEG FOR 30 YEARS: An English businessman discovered
UMPIRE KICKS ENTIRE CROWD OUT OF STADIUM: An Iowa umpire emptied the stands after he kicked the entire crowd of more than 100 fans out of a baseball game for being unruly. The umpire said he had to take action because fans were yelling and arguing with each other. The West Burlington Superintendent said that he saw no unusual behavior and said he thought the umpire overreacted. After a 40 minute delay the game was resumed and West Burlington won 12-11. The umpire called police as a precaution, although there were no arrests and one of the police officers said he saw no unruliness. (AP) June 11 Relation--ships
June 09 Weird NewsWisconsin Woman Gets DUI With Pants Hanging Out Window A pantless, Wisconsin woman is fortunate to be alive after a bizarre drunken incident. According to the "Wausau Daily Herald," Jessica Jackson was arrested after she drove her truck into a ditch. Jackson was reportedly on her cell phone as she drove down the road with her pants hanging out the window to dry on Sunday. The 29-year-old accidentally hit the highway shoulder, causing her to overreact and swerve into the ditch. She was taken to a local hospital where she was treated and released. However, her blood-alcohol content was found to be point-one-eight, which is more than double the legal limit in Wisconsin. June 05 Stupid Study of the Week
June 04 weird newsMOTHER DUCKTAPES DAUGHTER'S BOYFRIEND: A California mother is accused of allegedly trying to kidnap her daughter's boyfriend by attempting to tie him up with ducktape. Two women went to the boy's home and tried to bind him with tape and take him to Northern California to get him away from one of the women's daughters. Both women have been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnapping. The girlfriend was also later arrested for allegedly trying to dissuade a witness and extortion for allegedly trying to get her boyfriend to recant his previous statements on the kidnapping. (AP) ROBBERS RUN OUT OF GAS: Two Florida bank robbers were arrested after their getaway car ran out of gas as they were driving away from the scene of the crime. Police said that Jason Dietrich and Randall Walker abandoned the Jeep Cherokee after it ran out of gas just a few blocks away from the bank they had just robbed. Walker allegedly robbed the bank while Dietrich waited in the car. Both have been charged with bank robbery. (UPI) MAN SUES AFTER STRIPPER KICK INJURY: A Florida man is suing a stripclub and one of its strippers after sustaining injuries when the dancer allegedly kicked him in the face. Michael Ireland claims he was sitting at the bar of the Cheetah nightclub in West Palm Beach when he was struck "suddenly and without warning" by the foot or leg of stripper Sakeena Shageer. Ireland was allegedly left with a broken nose, broken bones around his eye and permanent double vision. Ireland has undergone surgery to correct the injuries. Ireland's lawyer said they had to sue because the nightclub's insurance company refused to pay for his surgeries. (UPI) June 01 Bowled OverSenior Bowlers Catch Teenage Purse Thief A group of senior bowlers took a break from their game last week to help fight crime. According to "The Oregonian," the bowlers apprehended a 16-year-old boy who was attempting to steal their purses. On Wednesday, the teen entered the Hillsboro Park Lanes Family Entertainment Center, grabbed two purses, and bolted for an exit. Unfortunately, he underestimated the speed and determination of his victims. The two women who owned the handbags, along with other members of the bowling league, quickly blocked the boy's intended exit. The suspect tried to make it to another door, but his older counterparts were too quick. They were able to grab the teen before he made it out the door and hold him until police arrived. The boy was taken to a juvenile facility and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and third-degree robbery. Nathan Krawitz witnessed the incident and remarked, quote, "The lesson is clear. Bowlers rule. Never fool with a bowler." |
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