Archive for the ‘Police Blotter’ Category
Police Blotter of the Day: Cop on the backbeat
“A gun cop who shot and killed lawyer Mark Saunders is facing the sack after allegedly inserting song titles into his inquest evidence to make pals laugh.
“The unnamed officer, codename Alpha Zulu Eight, peppered his statement with at least 20 sly references to tunes such as Point Of No Return by Duran Duran, James Blunt’s Too Late and Katherine Jenkins’ I Believe, it is claimed.
“Fellow cops from the Met’s CO19 firearms team were said to have ‘rolled up with laughter’ at their mate’s mockery.”
Full story (The Sun)
Video (SkyNews)
Police Blotter of the Day: Man in Breathalyzer costume cited for drunken driving
“The officer said Nieveen had watery eyes and slurred speech and smelled like alcohol. Police found a bottle of vodka, a half-full bottle of Mountain Dew and vodka and several cans and bottles of beer in the truck.
“‘He was dressed as a PBT (preliminary breath testing) alcohol sensor and had been attending a Halloween party prior to the stop,’ the report says.”
Full story (Lincoln, Neb., Journal-Star)
Police Blotter of the Day: Police want to charge man for stealing handcuffs during escape
A 26-year-old Longview man managed to escaped from a Department of Corrections car while handcuffed.
Police aren’t just looking for him. They also want him to be charged with stealing the handcuffs. …
Police say the handcuffs are valued at $29, and stealing them would constitute third-degree theft.
Full story (AP via Seattle Times)
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Police Blotter of the Day: Robbery suspect leaves ID at Walmart, say police
“Gallatin police said Marshall stole a pair of jeans from Walmart last week. However, he left his old jeans in the dressing room with his wallet and driver’s license, according to authorities.”
Full story (WSMV of Nashville, Tenn.)
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Police Blotter of the Day: Naked burglary suspect says he does ‘stupid things’ when he drinks
“When deputies arrived at 3528 Blayton St. they found Justin Craig Barker still sleeping on the couch partially covered by a blue and white plaid blanket. He awoke, according to reports, as they placed handcuffs on him.
“‘Why am I being arrested? I didn’t steal anything,’ he reportedly said.
“Then Barker, 21, told deputies that he needs to stop drinking because he does ‘stupid things’ when he does.”
Full story (Tampa Tribune)
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Police Blotter of the Day: Nude man accused of viewing porn at man’s desk
“When the employee asked him what he was doing there, the man said, ‘cleaning and trying to make some money.'”
Full story (AP via msnbc.com)
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Police Blotter of the Day: Police stop naked, goggle-clad jogger with stun gun
One guesses alcohol may have been involved.
Full story (WESH-TV of Orlando, Fla.)
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Police Blotter of the Day: Wanted woman flags down police to ask: Am I wanted?
Why yes, yes she was:
“After Lockland police officer Dan Lyons informed 44-year-old Selma Elmore she did have an outstanding warrant, the woman ran off. …
“Elmore, wanted for allegedly failing to pay a fine as a result of a drug conviction, now faces a charge of resisting arrest.”
Full story (AP via WRCB-TV of Chattanooga, Tenn.)
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Why I Love Local News: Man tries to avoid Taser by covering himself in paint
“Officers told him the paint wouldn’t affect the Taser’s capability. According to police, Mattert scuffled with officers and was hit with a Taser twice before officers handcuffed him.
“Police say the officers’ uniforms had to be cleaned.”
Full story (Wyoming Tribune Eagle)
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Police Blotter of the Day: Men get caught breaking into jail
“Gow says the inmates then drove back to the jail and parked the truck behind the jail. They then set fire to the truck as a diversion so they could sneak back into jail.
“‘I really couldn’t believe it, I couldn’t believe they came back, you would think if you got out you’d stay out instead of trying to sneak back in,” Gow says. “There’s a mandatory state of Missouri law if you’re caught escaping from jail it’s a five year mandatory sentence. I’m thinking they thought “we’ll go out, have a good time, and come back before anyone notices and we won’t get that put on us.”‘”
Full story (KOAM-TV of Pittsburg, Kan.)
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