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Updated: 11-22-2009
 

Archive for July 7th, 2009

Fla. police arrest pair connected to the theft of a skunk from a pet store

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

If stupidity were a form of art these idiots would be Picasso.  Why would anyone want to steal a skunk?  Again we need to expand Darwin awards!

skunk[1]SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities arrested two people connected to the theft of a baby skunk from a pet store. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported that the skunk was stolen Wednesday from Animal Crackers Pet Store. The animal was valued at $400.

Deputies said they arrested 21-year-old man on Thursday when he tried to return the skunk to the store. Deputies also picked up 20-year-old woman while she was at work.

The man, who deputies said actually stole the skunk, was charged with grand theft, and the woman was charged with accessory to grand theft.

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Woman faces charges after prank-calling her grandma 45 times

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

What kind of person is this that would do that to their own grandmother.  If there were a living darwin award, it’d go to her

1165970969vB2PT7[1]CAMBRIDGE, Minn. (AP) — A 21-year-old woman faces felony charges after allegedly prank-calling her 69-year-old grandmother 45 times in one day, threatening to kill her. The woman faces five felony counts including harassment. A criminal complaint said she told police she was “bored” and “wanted to have some fun.”

The woman and a 20-year-old friend, also facing charges, allegedly called the older woman on Feb. 5 and said “I’m gonna kill you,” “You’re going to die” and “I’m watching you.”

Police officers answered some calls for the grandmother and heard a female caller make threats.

The criminal complaint said the suspect told investigators she wanted to scare her grandmother but didn’t want her dead. She said she knew it was wrong but not illegal.

Information from: St. Paul Pioneer Press, http://www.twincities.com

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72 year old woman wakes up to man in undies breaking in

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

So I am guessing he was just looking for some clothing after getting kicked out of his house by his significant other.  

thiefALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) — Police said a 72-year-old woman woke up to discover a 27-year-old man dressed only in underwear trying to get into her house. A police report said the man was booked with burglary early Sunday.

The report noted the man appeared to be under the influence of an illegal substance, talking oddly and acting nervous.

The officer found clothing in the woman’s back yard, but the suspect allegedly told the officer he wasn’t wearing any when he entered.

Information from: Alexandria Daily Town Talk, http://www.thetowntalk.com

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City removes 42 tons of trash from property, fines $20,000

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

After reading this little morsel I don’t at all feel bad that my garage is loaded with stuff!  42 tons has to be some sort of record for something.

MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. (AP) — A father and son are facing almost $20,000 in fees and fines after New York authorities said they removed about 42 tons of trash from their property. Brookhaven Town officials said they took away tires, car parts, hoses and other trash – about 85,000 pounds in all – piled up on a residential lot in Mastic Beach on eastern Long Island.

The site on Daisy Drive also has a single-family home, where John W. Mallgren and his son, John R. Mallgren, live.

Authorities said the Mallgrens will have to pay $8,742 for removal of the trash, which filled 10 garbage trucks. They also face fines. The house was condemned last month.

Neither Mallgren could immediately be reached for comment.

Information from: Newsday, http://www.newsday.com

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