Archive for the ‘Police Blotter’ Category
Police Blotter of the Day: California woman survives 35-mile ride on hood of minivan
“Carroll got into the family’s minivan around 12:30 a.m. Saturday after he and his wife had an argument at their Manteca home, local police said.
“‘She kind of goes with the van to try to stop him, gets up on the hood and is hanging on to the wiper blade,’ said police spokesman Rex Osborn. ‘She obviously didn’t think he would keep driving.'”
“Carroll sped through Manteca, got on a freeway and didn’t pull over until he reached Pleasanton, about 35 miles away, Osborn said.
“Two witnesses called 911 from the road to report it, Osborn said. One of the callers followed Carroll all the way to Pleasanton and told police his speed reached 100 miles per hour.”
Full story (Associated Press)
Why proofreading still matters: Search Warrant Typo Frees Drug Dealer
“A convicted drug dealer serving 29 years for drug dealing and weapons charges will be set free because of a small mistake on a search warrant.
“According to the criminal court of appeals, a typo or clerical error invalidates the entire search warrant. …
“Tennessee state law does not provide for an error on a search warrant — even if it was made in good faith, even if it’s a typo.”
Full story (WSMV-TV of Nashville, Tenn.)
Why I Love Local News: Tongue piercing blamed for SUV crash
“The police report shows that Jared Hill, 27, of Quincy was driving home from the Quincy Mall where he had just had his tongue pierced when he passed out behind the wheel. …
“Hill was taken to Blessing Hospital to be treated for his injuries. He was ticketed for improper driving.”
Full story (WGEM-TV of Quincy, Ill.)
Bonus Police Blotter of the Day: Couple accused of shoplifting $5 million in groceries
“A man and woman accused of shoplifting $5 million worth of items from local Safeway stores over the past several years both pleaded not guilty in court Friday. …
“[Suspect Angela Rose] Evans told police that the couple stole mostly common items like shampoos, razors, Rogaine, teeth whiteners, conditioners to batteries, DVDs and CDs, according to the affidavit.”
Full story (KGW-TV of Portland, Ore.)
Police Blotter of the Day: ‘God is Good’ for alleged church donation thief
“A former employee allegedly stole from a donation box at the Trinity Broadcasting Network gift shop while wearing a shirt that reads “God is Good,” according to the Orange County District Attorney’s office.”
Full story (KNBC-TV of Los Angeles)
Police Blotter of the Day: Burglars Rob High School of Computer, French Toast
“Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but that doesn’t mean you should break into a school to get it.
“Four men have been arrested after they were caught roaming the halls of John Ferguson High School in Miami with some interesting stolen loot.
“Along with a computer and an iPod headset, the men were also carrying two trays of French toast.”
Full story (WTVJ-TV of Miami)
Police Blotter of the Day: Inmate hid 30 items in rectum
“The judge sent Neil Lansing to jail, where corrections deputies conducting a routine search in a cell block found part of a condom sticking out of his rectum, the sheriff’s office said.
“According to sheriff’s officials: inside the condom they found 17 round blue pills, one cigarette, six matches, one flint, one empty syringe with an eraser over the needle, one lip balm container, one additional unused condom, a receipt from CVS pharmacy and a paper coupon.”
Full story (Sarasota, Fla., Herald-Tribune)
Police Blotter of the Day: Hot sauce, hair weave hullabaloo
One suspects the reporter had some fun putting together this (bad female dog)-ing report:
“An apparent weekend spat over a man erupted into a fracas featuring a hot sauce bottle, vegetable juice can, torn hair weave and a scratched breast, according to a recently released police report. …
“The report didn’t specify the type of hot sauce, a spicy condiment typically made from chili pepper, vinegar and salt, or the brand or size of the vegetable juice can. …
“At the jail, Andary got upset because the officer arrested Stills.
“She said the officer should watch his back because she was a ‘bad (female dog)’ and was going to ‘get’ the officer.”
Full story (Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers via WPTV-TV of West Palm Beach, Fla.)
Why I Love Local News: Smugglers catapult pot over border fence
“Smugglers using a catapult to launch marijuana across the border were observed on a remote video surveillance system, and National Guard troops coordinated with Mexican authorities to disrupt the far-flung operation.”
(Actually, that’s a trebuchet, but you try to verbize “trebuchet.”)
Full story and video (KVOA-TV of Tucson, Ariz.)
Police Blotter of the Day: S.C. Motel Room Trashed in Effort to Find ‘Midget’
“Jones said the caller then said that a ‘midget’ who was 4 feet 3 inches tall was barricaded in the room next to him and that he needed to help police get to him. With that, the report said, Jones took his wrench and began to break away the wallboard behind the room door. He broke through to the next room, but then stopped due to complaints from other guests about the loud noises.”
Full story (WYFF-TV or Greenville, S.C.)
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