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Chips, Infidelity Prompted Domestic Strangle

wbastone — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 20:27:44 +0000

Woman, 27, jailed after argument with girlfriend turned violent

Patricia Ann Isaac was arrested Friday on a felony battery charge in the Clearwater, Florida home she shares with her girlfriend of eight years, cops report.

Chips & Infidelity

In Plea Deal, Fake ID Charge Dropped Against Collegian Caught Carrying "McLovin" License

wbastone — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:39:42 +0000

In a related development, the accused University of Iowa student turns 21 tomorrow.

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:37:29 +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.

Meth OD Killed Florida Man, Not Alligator

wbastone — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:03:07 +0000

Victim, 45, found inside 11-foot reptile's mouth

A medical examiner concluded that Michael Ford died of accidental "methamphetamine intoxication," according to an autopsy.

Alligator Autopsy

Wisconsin Men Brawled After Sitcom Argument

wbastone — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:55:41 +0000

Punches exchanged over “How I Met Your Mother”

Battered and bloody, Alan Huschka, 33, got the worst of a fight against a pal who told cops the men fought about the TV comedy.

Sitcom Brawl

In Plea Deal, Felon Caught With Trump Ecstasy Pills Dodges Prison

wbastone — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 22:46:41 +0000

The seized orange pills were in the shape of the current president's noggin.

Argument Over Impeachment Turned Violent

wbastone — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 18:53:42 +0000

Man accused of shoving girlfriend to ground

Ernest Ford, 62, was busted after a domestic confrontation at Villa Del Sol, a 55-and-older mobile home community in Florida.

Impeachment Battery

Season's Beatings: Woman Attacked Boyfriend With Artificial Christmas Tree, Cops Charge

wbastone — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:40:43 +0000

Krystall Graham, 38, was arrested early yesterday following a physical confrontation in the Florida home she shares with the victim and her two children.

Man Charged For Sex With Stuffed Animals At Target

wbastone — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:13:15 +0000

Victims included unicorn and "Frozen" snowman

Cody Meader, 20, was charged with criminal mischief in connection with a vile incident last month at a Target near his Florida home.

Stuffed Animals Charge

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:15 +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.

Florida Man With Sprawling 'Do Nabbed On Grand Theft Charge

wbastone — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:32:46 +0000

Emmanuel Reggin’s hair should have its own zip code.

Slap On Wrist For Drunken Woman, 20, Who Urinated On Walmart Potato Stack

wbastone — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:06:36 +0000

Walmart assured patrons that they tossed the soaked spuds and sanitized the affected area of the produce section.

Man Punches Workers Over McDonald's Miscue

wbastone — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:29:19 +0000

During attack, suspect said, "You got my order wrong"

Victor Jimmy Castro, 28, is jailed on multiple charges after allegedly pummeling two fast-food workers at a McDonald's in Utah.

Utah Burger Rage

Ohio Police Seek Public's Help In Apprehending A Wanted “Pot Head"

wbastone — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:09:02 +0000

Ex-con Douglas Perry Christopher, 51, is hard to miss thanks to the "Pot Head" and marijuana leaf tattoos on his forehead.

Man Drove Stolen Car To Jail To Bail Out Brother Behind Bars For Stealing A Car

wbastone — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:04:40 +0000

Meet the McCrackens.

Man Abandoned Boy He Thought Was Gay

wbastone — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:11:18 +0000

Defendant left victim on side of Florida highway

After dropping off the child Sunday evening, Evenaud Julmeus, 30, told the boy, "The police will find you a new home," cops report.

Boy Abandoned

Indiana Cops Collar Suspect Who Has "CRIME PAYS" Tattoo On His Forehead

wbastone — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:14:08 +0000

Meet Douglas Preston Murray.

Woman, 70, Jailed After Sidewalk Sex Encounter

wbastone — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:15:50 +0000

Cops: Defendant and mate trysted in view of child

Susan Roscillo and Robert Kellogg are each locked up on $10,000 bond following their Thanksgiving arrest in Clearwater, Florida.

Sidewalk Septuagenarian

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:29:19 +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.

Cops: Stripper Kicked Club Manager In Groin With Her High-Heel "Exotic Dancer Shoes"

wbastone — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:23:01 +0000

Until early yesterday, Lakiesha Ortiz, 35, worked at Sinsations in Clearwater, Florida.

Motorist With "Don't Drink & Drive" Bumper Sticker On His Truck Gets Arrested For DUI

wbastone — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:41:10 +0000

Sergio Ferreira, 56, was busted Saturday night after plowing into another car near his home in Largo, Florida.

Ex-Con Jailed On Grand Theft Burrito Charge

wbastone — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:28:56 +0000

Cops: Felon stole grub from victim on Arizona street

Investigators charge that Timothy Bell, 29, swiped another man's burrito "by force" while making "threatening statements."

Arizona Burrito Theft

DUI Suspect, 20, Offered Cops Brilliant Explanation For Why He Reeked Of Alcohol

wbastone — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:20:46 +0000

Hey, Trevor Smith gave it a shot.

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 19:50:43 +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.

Motorist Gets Mouthful In Road Rage Spat

wbastone — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:44:01 +0000

Police: Floridian spit food into woman's mouth

As a female driver sought to apologize for her role in a road rage incident, David Wipperman, 61, responded like a true Florida Man.

Florida Mouthful

Louisiana Man, 27, Tells Cops That The Devil Set Him Up In Meth Case

wbastone — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:11:10 +0000

In a pinch, suspects always try to blame the personification of evil.

Police: Belly Button Stored Meth Stash

wbastone — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:15:26 +0000

Drug "wedged deep" in 380-pound man's cavity

A Florida Man is facing multiple charges after jailers discovered a baggie with 2.7 grams of meth during an intake strip search.

Skelly's Belly

Man Claims Wind Blew Bag Of Coke Into His Car

wbastone — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:48:52 +0000

Despite explanation, man still gets arrested

During a traffic stop, Joseph Zak was questioned about a "bag of cocaine residue" found on the car's rear seat, police report.

Windy Cocaine

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:27:29 +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.

Not Knocked Up, So Smuggler Gets Locked Up

wbastone — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:18:26 +0000

Cops: Argentine woman was pregnant with pot

The suspect's "baby" weighed just over four kilos, according to criminal investigators. It is unclear, however, as to its street value.

Argentine Pregnancy

Federal Judge Pummels Lying Litigator In Unrelenting Courtroom Beatdown

wbastone — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:46:21 +0000

Richard Liebowitz, the notorious "copyright troll" attorney, had his professional reputation shredded today by Judge Cathy Seibel.

Reckless Driver Told Cops He Was Racing Home After "Cheating On His Wife"

wbastone — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:17:39 +0000

Meet Jon Earl Pickard, a true Florida Man.

The Lawyer, The Judge & The Dead Grandfather

wbastone — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 06:38:12 +0000

Litigator faces judicial flogging over false claims

Attorney Richard Liebowitz, 31, has been branded a "copyright troll" by one judge. Another jurist may call him something far worse.

Legal Mystery

Student, 18, Arrested Over Bathroom Video

wbastone — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:48:35 +0000

Victim secretly filmed masturbating at school

Armando Flores reportedly confessed to recording the explicit video, which quickly "spread throughout" a Florida high school.

H.S. Bathroom Video

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:06:22 +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.

Sex Offender Groped Princess Ariel, Cops Say

wbastone — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:50:43 +0000

Man, 51, arrested after Disney World incident

The victim, dressed as the star of “The Little Mermaid,” told Florida police that defendant Brian Sherman “cupped and lifted” her breast.

Princess Groped

Customer Cited For Pizza Hut Order Rage

wbastone — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:27:45 +0000

Wisconsin man faces disorderly conduct rap

The 25-year-old patron, Wisconsin police report, allegedly became enraged over "not enough cheese on his extra cheese pizza."

Pizza Hut Rage

Ex-Con Arrested After Leaving Daughter, 5, Alone In Haunted House On Halloween

wbastone — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:45:01 +0000

Police estimated that the accused man left the scared child unattended for at least two-and-a-half hours.

Georgia Man In Creepy Clown Costume Collared By Cops

wbastone — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:32:48 +0000

The Halloween reveler, who wore a Pennywise costume and carried a red balloon, was popped on an outstanding warrant.

California Cop Gets Sucker-Punched By Halloween Reveler Dressed As Jesus

wbastone — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 19:31:46 +0000

The costumed suspect did not appear to have any accomplices or disciples in tow.

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

wbastone — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 18:19:19 +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.

Cops: Man Threw Caged Chihuahua At Relative

wbastone — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:42:13 +0000

Accused puppy tosser faces battery rap

Stephone Johnson, 27, reportedly confessed that he threw a metal cage containing a one-year-old Chihuahua named Roscoe.

Puppy Tosser

Roger Stone Is Still On The Hunt For Suckers Dumb Enough To Pay His Living Expenses

wbastone — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:57:15 +0000

Excuse us if we don't buy the 67-year-old cuck's claim that his financial situation is "dire." Stone, of course, assures prospective marks, "I do not exaggerate in the slightest."

Woman Gets 20 Years For Sex At Machete-Point

wbastone — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:08:27 +0000

Defendant, 20, assaulted ex after break-in

A judge who ruled that Samantha Mears "suffers from a mental disease or defect" sentenced her to 20 years in state custody.

Machete Sentencing

Nine-Time Loser Arrested On Tenth DUI Charge

wbastone — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:36:52 +0000

Accused, 59, has been convicted in three states

David Triplett was busted Saturday after he was spotted driving a minivan erratically on a Montana street, investigators report.

Tenth DUI

Accused Drunk Driver, 24, Strikes Odd Pose In Illinois Booking Photo Session

wbastone — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 17:44:02 +0000

Meet Tyler Brann.

Yogi Bear Fan Gets 15 Years For Meth Trafficking

wbastone — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:19:40 +0000

Perp made boo-boo with Yellowstone alibi

Questioned by agents, Manuel Paz Sanchez Jr., 32, said he came from Yellowstone National Park, where he was "visiting Yogi Bear."

Yogi Bear Meth Case

Police: Girl, 14, Nabbed After Punching Man Dressed Up As Donald Trump In The Face

wbastone — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:27:31 +0000

The accused teenage assailant is facing a misdemeanor battery charge.

Cops: Bar Patron Spit On Man Wearing "Make America Great Again" Hat

wbastone — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 21:19:34 +0000

"You should go back to Russia you fucking communist," Matthias Ajple, 43, allegedly told the 67-year-old victim.

Woman Fractured Mother's Skull With Crucifix

wbastone — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:03:23 +0000

Texan faces assault with deadly weapon rap

San Antonio cops allege that Christian Lydia Martinez, 25, repeatedly struck her mother over the head with a 10-inch crucifix.

Crucifix Assault