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Man Asks Judge To Toss Elmo Confessions

wbastone — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:09:18 +0000

Home inspector charged with indecent act with stuffed doll

Kevin VanLuven, 59, is facing aggravated indecent exposure and malicious destruction of personal property, both of which are misdemeanors.

Elmo Motion

Couple Arrested For Mutual Pasta Battery

wbastone — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:54:07 +0000

Cops: Combatants found "covered in spaghetti"

Stephanie Lannas, 45, and Adolfo Rivera, 35, were eating their dinner early Friday morning when an argument turned violent.

Spaghetti Battery

Mug Shot Of The Week (Fake Hair Division) II

wbastone — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:56:09 +0000

A dispatch from Michigan.

Mug Shot Of The Week (Fake Hair Division) I

wbastone — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:14:03 +0000

A dispatch from Illinois.

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:00:56 +0000

Pair up mug shots with each suspect's alleged crime

Examine the booking photos of five arrested individuals and align the defendants with their respective alleged infractions of the law.

Man, 76, Cops Plea For Home Castration

wbastone — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:03:28 +0000

Perp once did surgery in room at La Quinta Inn

Gary Van Ryswyk has pleaded no contest to two felonies in connection with a botched procedure performed in his residence.

Castration Plea

Dispute Over Whether To Watch Cartoons Or "Monk" Results In Man's Arrest For Battery

wbastone — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:52:15 +0000

An argument between roommates at a Florida assisted living facility turned violent Sunday evening, police say.

Female Corrections Officer Arrested For Alleged Sexual Contact With Male Prisoner

wbastone — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:43:42 +0000

Meet Haven Shank.

Nazi Enthusiast Blames Antifa For Shooting

wbastone — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:44:27 +0000

"Stand your ground" claim over flag theft fusillade

In arguing that he is immune from prosecution, Alexander Feaster claims that he was fearful of an "imminent Antifa attack."

Blame Antifa

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 04:00:06 +0000

Pair up mug shots with each suspect's alleged crime

Examine the booking photos of five arrested individuals and align the defendants with their respective alleged infractions of the law.

Racist Whopper Rager Sentenced To Probation

wbastone — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:18:03 +0000

Floridian hurled burger, slurs over tomato thickness

Judith Black, 78, pleaded no contest to a battery count stemming from her outburst at a Burger King near her home in The Villages.

Whopper Rage Plea

Naked Florida Woman, 42, Busted For Skinny-Dipping In Stranger's Pool

wbastone — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:39:13 +0000

Heather Kennedy is facing trespassing and resisting charges following her illegal dip Monday afternoon.

"Trump Man" Guilty In Serial Pooping Spree

wbastone — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:07:41 +0000

Ohioan, 70, targeted Democratic neighbors

A fan of The Former Guy has been sentenced to 20 days in jail, placed on probation, and ordered to write a letter of apology.

"Trump Man" Guilty

Cops: Suspect Made Dopey Google Search

wbastone — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:46:59 +0000

Iowan, 53, sought answer to pressing question

While in custody for drugged driving, Robert Perez Googled "how long meth stays in your system after initial consumption."

Googling Meth

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:25:24 +0000

Pair up mug shots with each suspect's alleged crime

Examine the booking photos of five arrested individuals and align the defendants with their respective alleged infractions of the law.

Florida Man, 32, Nabbed After Cops Spot Him Swinging, Stomping Stolen Alligator At 3:20 AM

wbastone — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:31:39 +0000

When confronted by officers, defendant William Hodge reportedly said he was teaching the alligator a "lesson."

Guilty Plea In Pervy Public Pickle Packing

wbastone — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:28:01 +0000

Florida Man cops to an indecent encounter

Eric Detiege, 47, found himself in a legal pickle after cops spotted a pickle in him as he reclined in public naked from the waist down.

Pickle Plea

FBI: Man, 76, Molested Girl, 15, On Allegiant Air Flight To Montana

wbastone — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 23:02:29 +0000

Seated behind the victim, Vincent Kopacek repeatedly groped the teen during a flight Friday evening to Montana, investigators allege.

Police Say Man Copped To Bizarre Theft

wbastone — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:20:45 +0000

Ring stolen from woman used to pay for her engagement ring

Justin Pope, 29, was arrested yesterday and charged with swiping a $4500 ring from the residence of his "then-girlfriend," cops report.

Ring Theft Bust

Student Busted For Yearbook Defacement

wbastone — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:47:02 +0000

Cops: Teen added Hitler quote, terrorism reference

Connecticut police busted Hollister Tryon in connection with offensive edits to the 2021 Glastonbury High School yearbook.

Yearbook Arrest

Asinine Ohioan In Phony 911 Call Collar

wbastone — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:02:10 +0000

Motorist, 34, sought to distract cops who stopped him

Driving with a suspended license and expired plates, Muhammad Kabir allegedly came up with a harebrained idea to avoid tickets.

Asinine Ohioan

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 04:00:06 +0000

Pair up mug shots with each suspect's alleged crime

Examine the booking photos of five arrested individuals and align the defendants with their respective alleged infractions of the law.

Oh, Baby Girl, Baby Girl, Baby Girl, Baby Girl, Baby Girl, Baby Girl, Baby Girl...

wbastone — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:11:39 +0000

Meet Taejah Clay.

When Ripping Off Louis Vuitton Goes Wrong. Very, Very Wrong

wbastone — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:09:38 +0000

Meet Bridgette Frank.

FBI Seized Lego Set From D.C. Riot Leader

wbastone — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:59:51 +0000

Man, 27, had "fully constructed U.S. Capitol Lego set"

Agents found the 1032-piece set in the home of a Pennsylvanian indicted for his alleged leadership role in the January 6 insurrection.

Lego Evidence

Naked Old Guys Arrested For Public Tryst

wbastone — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:03:03 +0000

Florida officially emerges from COVID doldrums

Daniel McCleary, 60, and Donald Engstrom, 59, were arrested Wednesday after a St. Petersburg cop caught them sans clothes.

Florida Is Back

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 04:11:25 +0000

Pair up mug shots with each suspect's alleged crime

Examine the booking photos of five arrested individuals and align the defendants with their respective alleged infractions of the law.

Suspect Wanted To Prey His Way Through School

wbastone — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:52:26 +0000

Teen claimed motive was "to get money for college"

While student loan debt can be a crushing burden, Rafael Woloski's reported approach to financing his studies carries a higher cost.

Pay For College

Dipping Sauce Rage Results In Man's Arrest

wbastone — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:09:09 +0000

Cops: McNuggets dispute led to bomb threat

When confronted by police, Robert Golwitzer reportedly admitted phoning in a threat to a McDonald's near his Iowa residence.

Dipping Sauce Threat

Cops: Couple Opened Fire On Burger King Workers "Over A Spicy Chicken Sandwich"

wbastone — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 20:07:06 +0000

Tavarus McKinney, 22, and Keonna Halliburton, 20, are jailed on attempted murder and firearm charges.

Man Is Charged With A Salsa And Battery

wbastone — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:41:02 +0000

Cops: Victim struck in back with glass Tostitos jar

The assailant, investigators say, struck the victim with a glass jar of Tostitos salsa during an unprovoked attack inside a 7-Eleven.

A Salsa And Battery

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:35:17 +0000

Pair up mug shots with each suspect's alleged crime

Examine the booking photos of five arrested individuals and align the defendants with their respective alleged infractions of the law.

Police: Donald Trump Fan Battered Four Nurses During Hospital Melee

wbastone — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:09:32 +0000

Meet Roseanna Denton.

Wondering What Gives Meth Its Special Flavor?

wbastone — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:27:39 +0000

Jailers found drug inside male suspect's skin safe

During a strip search of Shaft Bang Adams, 30, Florida jailers found four crystal rocks of methamphetamine inside his "penis skin."

Shafted

Police: Man Reported Assault Over S'mores

wbastone — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:33:31 +0000

Couple argued over making sweet treat

Sadly, a Myrtle Beach Police Department incident report does not provide specific details of the late-night S'mores confrontation.

S'Mores Dispute

Motorist Named Booze Arrested For, You Guessed It, Drunk Driving

wbastone — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:10:47 +0000

Cops charge that Kanisha Booze, 34, fled the scene after crashing her car into a Taco Bell sign late Friday evening near her St. Petersburg, Florida residence.

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:38:46 +0000

Pair up mug shots with each suspect's alleged crime

Examine the booking photos of five arrested individuals and align the defendants with their respective alleged infractions of the law.

Daily Florida Police Blotter (Chicken Crimes Edition)

wbastone — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:58:52 +0000

One of those arrested is an avid hunter who once shot a giraffe in South Africa, a hunt she described as "One of the best days of my life."

Police: Woman Beat Girlfriend Over Sleep Talk

wbastone — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:34:19 +0000

Victim, 21, heard "talking in her sleep about an ex”

Alexis Talley, 23, was arrested for felony domestic battery following a confrontation in the Florida apartment she shares with the victim.

Sleep Talk Battery

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:24:08 +0000

Pair up mug shots with each perp's alleged weapon

Examine the booking photos of five arrested individuals and align the defendants with the respective weapons they allegedly wielded.

Police: Pantsless Florida Woman, 21, Is Collared Inside Circle K Store

wbastone — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:25:44 +0000

Meet Kendall Mabry.

Cops: Cicada Caused Cincinnati Car Crash

wbastone — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 22:56:57 +0000

The cicada was found dead inside a Chevrolet sedan whose driver slammed into a utility pole after being struck in the face by the vile insect.

Couple Used Playgound As Tunnel Of Love

wbastone — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:31:13 +0000

Police caught duo having sex inside kiddy park

Plan on taking the children to the crawling tunnel in Pocahontas Park in Vero Beach, Florida? Pack some disinfecting wipes.

Tunnel Of Love

Man Wearing D.A.R.E. T-Shirt Is, Of Course, Busted On Felony Drug Charge

wbastone — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:57:27 +0000

Like Tanner Hutcheson's shirt says, "Drugs Are Bad!"

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:16:46 +0000

Pair up mug shots with each suspect's alleged crime

Examine the booking photos of five arrested individuals and align the defendants with their respective alleged infractions of the law.

"Trump Man" Busted For Serial Pooping Spree

wbastone — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:02:16 +0000

Cops: Ohioan, 70, targeted home of Democrats

The accused poopetrator is a retired high school teacher, according to police who cited the septuagenarian for misdemeanor littering.

"Trump Man" Nabbed

McDonald's Drive-Thru Invader Is Busted, Jailed

wbastone — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:59:29 +0000

Manager attacked after order window breach

My-chael Jordan, 33, is behind bars on four felony charges after allegedly crawling into a McDonald's near his Florida residence.

Drive-Thru Invader

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 28 May 2021 06:09:08 +0000

Pair up mug shots with each suspect's alleged crime

Examine the booking photos of five arrested individuals and align the defendants with their respective alleged infractions of the law.

Missouri Monster Gets Seven Years In Prison For Sucker-Punching Boy, 12

wbastone — Thu, 27 May 2021 19:32:57 +0000

The brutal attack by Cedric Moore, 28, was captured on a Facebook Live recording.

America's Gorilla Was Shot Dead Five Years Ago

wbastone — Thu, 27 May 2021 17:35:38 +0000

Harambe killed after child entered enclosure

Harambe, 17, was felled by a single gunshot after a boy got into the gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Death Of Harambe