Posts Tagged ‘blotter’
Dumb Crook News: Gang tattoo leads to a murder conviction
Inked on the chest of a Pico Rivera gang member was the detailed scene of a liquor store slaying that had stumped an L.A. County sheriff’s investigator for more than four years. …
Homicide Lt. Dave Dolson said gang members frequently get symbolic tattoos to bolster their street cred: three dots on the hand to signify “mi vida loca” (“my crazy life”), sketches of prisons where they’ve done time, gang insignia prominently stenciled on their heads and torsos.
But a tattoo laying out a detailed picture of a crime scene is something far outside the norm. “I haven’t seen it before, and I haven’t heard of anything like it either,” Dolson said.
… Investigators don’t believe Garcia’s elaborate tattoo was a rash decision. Photos from several bookings over the years show the mural on his chest evolving as he added details to the tattooed murder scene.
Full story (Los Angeles Times)
Police Blotter of the Day: Dude, it’s Taco Bell — it’s not worth it
“San Antonio Police say a man upset about an incorrect fast food order opened fire at police and barricaded himself inside and east side hotel room for several hours Sunday.
“Police say the unidentified man pulled a gun at the Taco Bell KFC restaurant at 410 and Rigsby and then went to his car and re-entered the restaurant with an assault rifle. When officers tried to stop him at W.W. White and Hershey, he exited the vehicle and exchanged shots with three officers. No one was injured. …
“Police say he’s facing three counts of attempted capital murder for firing at the officers.”
Full story (WOAI-TV of San Antonio, Texas)
Police Blotter of the Day: NY police arrest own spokesman
“Albany police officers have arrested their own spokesman on charges he was driving while intoxicated in an unmarked police car. The Albany police department says public information officer James Miller was driving without headlights at around 9:25 p.m. Friday.
“… Miller did not return telephone calls for comment.”
Full story (AP via WHEC-TV of Rochester, N.Y.)
Dumb Crook News: DUI suspect accused of drinking in front of officer
“Police in northern Ohio say a man who was asked during a traffic stop whether he’d been drinking took a swig from an open can of beer and told the officer, ‘Yes.’
“The report says that after Supers took the drink in front of the officer he failed a series of field sobriety tests.”
Full story (WCMH-TV of Columbus, Ohio)
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)
