Friday, November 01, 2013
Lady upset over missing crab legs arrested
A Florida woman who was upset about a missing bag of crab legs, ended up being arrested after yelling and cursing at police and neighbours. Fort Pierce Police initially arrived at Lisa Mato’s home at around 12:10am on October 17th to investigate a possible burglary.
An officer spoke with Ms Matos, 52, who said she got home and noticed food was missing. "All my (fornicating) food is gone," Matos is quoted as saying. Police noted Ms Matos was intoxicated and used "excessive profanity." Ms Matos, who shares her home with various roommates said she pays rent by buying food for the household, "is very angry due to a missing bag of crab legs," a report states.
Meanwhile, an officer determined there was no crime, but Matos kept yelling foul language at neighbours and police. As police spoke to Ms Matos, she went in the home, grabbed several packets of chicken and tried to walk away. "I'll (fornicating) get all of you, this is my (fornicating) chicken," Matos is quoted as saying. Police handcuffed Matos and put her in a patrol vehicle.
She declined to give her name or date of birth, saying, "'(Fornicate) you, I'm not giving you my name,'" a report states. Ms Matos was arrested on charges including disorderly intoxication and resist officer-obstruct without violence. The report didn't state what happened to the bag of crab legs.
An officer spoke with Ms Matos, 52, who said she got home and noticed food was missing. "All my (fornicating) food is gone," Matos is quoted as saying. Police noted Ms Matos was intoxicated and used "excessive profanity." Ms Matos, who shares her home with various roommates said she pays rent by buying food for the household, "is very angry due to a missing bag of crab legs," a report states.
Meanwhile, an officer determined there was no crime, but Matos kept yelling foul language at neighbours and police. As police spoke to Ms Matos, she went in the home, grabbed several packets of chicken and tried to walk away. "I'll (fornicating) get all of you, this is my (fornicating) chicken," Matos is quoted as saying. Police handcuffed Matos and put her in a patrol vehicle.
She declined to give her name or date of birth, saying, "'(Fornicate) you, I'm not giving you my name,'" a report states. Ms Matos was arrested on charges including disorderly intoxication and resist officer-obstruct without violence. The report didn't state what happened to the bag of crab legs.
Man who stole puppies stuffed down his underpants did so for companionship
A homeless man smuggled out pet shop puppies in his underpants for ''companionship'', an Australian court has been told. Andre Jo Michel Saab, 23, was caught on CCTV stealing three puppies from two stores across southeast Queensland earlier this year.
Originally from Brisbane, Saab started out by smuggling a $995 lemon-coloured beagle puppy from the Pet Super Store at Stafford on March 19. On April 28 he returned to the store and ran out with a $890 chihuahua puppy stuffed down his pants. A day later he hit the Puppy Palace at Enoggera and stole a $495 Jack Russell terrier.
Saab pleaded guilty in the Southport Magistrates Court to stealing. Solicitor Colin Greatorix said his client had been diagnosed with ADHD and Aspergers and self-medicated with ''a cornucopia'' of illicit substances, including heroin, meth, acid, and fantasy. ''When you look at his actions stuffing a puppy down his pants, they are not the actions of a rational human being,'' he said.
Mr Greatorix told the court Saab had a terrible childhood but loved pets and had stolen the dogs for companionship but in turn they were stolen off him when he was kicked out of temporary share accommodation. Magistrate Michael O'Driscoll said Saab's repeated offending put him dangerously close to a jail sentence but agreed rehabilitation through probation was the best course. He convicted and sentenced him to two years probation and ordered him to pay restitution to each store. Saab profusely apologised in court and thanked the magistrate for the second chance.
Originally from Brisbane, Saab started out by smuggling a $995 lemon-coloured beagle puppy from the Pet Super Store at Stafford on March 19. On April 28 he returned to the store and ran out with a $890 chihuahua puppy stuffed down his pants. A day later he hit the Puppy Palace at Enoggera and stole a $495 Jack Russell terrier.
Saab pleaded guilty in the Southport Magistrates Court to stealing. Solicitor Colin Greatorix said his client had been diagnosed with ADHD and Aspergers and self-medicated with ''a cornucopia'' of illicit substances, including heroin, meth, acid, and fantasy. ''When you look at his actions stuffing a puppy down his pants, they are not the actions of a rational human being,'' he said.
Mr Greatorix told the court Saab had a terrible childhood but loved pets and had stolen the dogs for companionship but in turn they were stolen off him when he was kicked out of temporary share accommodation. Magistrate Michael O'Driscoll said Saab's repeated offending put him dangerously close to a jail sentence but agreed rehabilitation through probation was the best course. He convicted and sentenced him to two years probation and ordered him to pay restitution to each store. Saab profusely apologised in court and thanked the magistrate for the second chance.
Teenage girl dressed as chicken punched on first day at work
A teenage girl who was attacked while dressed as a chicken was on her first day in the job. Police have appealed for witnesses following the attack, which happened in Northampton town centre sometime between 3.10pm and 3.40pm on Sunday afternoon, when the 17-year-old girl dressed in a giant chicken suit was punched by a teenage boy.
The girl, who was “shaken up” but not seriously hurt, had been promoting Pepe’s Piri Piri, a chicken take-away, while dressed as the shop’s mascot. The shop’s owner, Muhammad Junaid, said: “She came in with her CV and the next day she came in as planned to put on the chicken suit. She wanted to wear our chicken suit, she was very enthusiastic about it and very happy about it.
"She had lots of A* qualifications and merits so I asked her if she was sure she really wanted to be our chicken, and she said yes. I think she thought it would be a fun way to earn a little money for a few days." Mr Junaid said he told her when wearing the large costume she needed to 'be aware of your environment and watch your back'. "Luckily the mascot face is very big, so that protected her, but why anyone would do it, I just do not know," he added.
Mr Junaid also revealed that thugs had previously attacked another person who was dressed as the shop’s chicken mascot. He said: “In the past someone has tried to push the chicken in front of a bus. This summer we didn’t get the chicken suit out. It is only the second time this year we have used it.” Northamptonshire Police are looking for a boy, aged about 14, 5ft 3in (1.6m) tall and of slim build. He was wearing a blue hooded top with white stripes on the sleeve and dark tracksuit bottoms. It is believed he was with another boy who was riding a BMX bike.
The girl, who was “shaken up” but not seriously hurt, had been promoting Pepe’s Piri Piri, a chicken take-away, while dressed as the shop’s mascot. The shop’s owner, Muhammad Junaid, said: “She came in with her CV and the next day she came in as planned to put on the chicken suit. She wanted to wear our chicken suit, she was very enthusiastic about it and very happy about it.
"She had lots of A* qualifications and merits so I asked her if she was sure she really wanted to be our chicken, and she said yes. I think she thought it would be a fun way to earn a little money for a few days." Mr Junaid said he told her when wearing the large costume she needed to 'be aware of your environment and watch your back'. "Luckily the mascot face is very big, so that protected her, but why anyone would do it, I just do not know," he added.
Mr Junaid also revealed that thugs had previously attacked another person who was dressed as the shop’s chicken mascot. He said: “In the past someone has tried to push the chicken in front of a bus. This summer we didn’t get the chicken suit out. It is only the second time this year we have used it.” Northamptonshire Police are looking for a boy, aged about 14, 5ft 3in (1.6m) tall and of slim build. He was wearing a blue hooded top with white stripes on the sleeve and dark tracksuit bottoms. It is believed he was with another boy who was riding a BMX bike.
Man fined after penis flash dance outside Pie Bob’s
An Arbroath man pulled out his penis and performed a dance for bouncers at a late-night bakery. Lee Mitchell, whose address was given as School House, appeared at the town’s sheriff court on Tuesday after the incident on August 10. The 21-year-old admitted standing at the window of Pie Bob’s in Grant Road, pulling down his clothing to expose his genitalia, seizing his penis and shaking it about.
The court heard two door stewards and a number of customers using the popular premises had witnessed the bizarre dance at about 2.30am. Depute fiscal Jill Drummond said Mitchell had been under the influence of alcohol at the time. She added: “The accused approached a large window, pulled up the front of his T-shirt and started to dance around. He appeared to be trying to antagonise the two door stewards. He took out his genitalia from his underwear and continued to dance around at the window.
“At one stage he took his penis in his hand and shook it around.” The bouncers told Mitchell to cover up and, after a confrontation, he eventually complied. The episode was then reported to police officers who had arrived outside the bakery in a marked vehicle. After a short search the officers traced Mitchell behind some wheelie bins in the near vicinity. Defence agent Billy Rennie said his client had been out for dinner and had not expected to stay out drinking so long.
He added: “It appears there was some buffoonery on his part. He lifted his top to expose his midriff and stomach and was trying to make some kind of joke. There was no sexual element to it and there were no minors in the area at the time. He is highly embarrassed by this more than anything else.” Mr Rennie told the court that Mitchell works in the offshore industry and earns about £1,100 a month. Sheriff Peter Paterson fined Mitchell £400.
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The court heard two door stewards and a number of customers using the popular premises had witnessed the bizarre dance at about 2.30am. Depute fiscal Jill Drummond said Mitchell had been under the influence of alcohol at the time. She added: “The accused approached a large window, pulled up the front of his T-shirt and started to dance around. He appeared to be trying to antagonise the two door stewards. He took out his genitalia from his underwear and continued to dance around at the window.
“At one stage he took his penis in his hand and shook it around.” The bouncers told Mitchell to cover up and, after a confrontation, he eventually complied. The episode was then reported to police officers who had arrived outside the bakery in a marked vehicle. After a short search the officers traced Mitchell behind some wheelie bins in the near vicinity. Defence agent Billy Rennie said his client had been out for dinner and had not expected to stay out drinking so long.
He added: “It appears there was some buffoonery on his part. He lifted his top to expose his midriff and stomach and was trying to make some kind of joke. There was no sexual element to it and there were no minors in the area at the time. He is highly embarrassed by this more than anything else.” Mr Rennie told the court that Mitchell works in the offshore industry and earns about £1,100 a month. Sheriff Peter Paterson fined Mitchell £400.
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Cat has become regular visitor to pet store
Nearly every day Graham the cat visits the Pets at Home store in Boston, Lincolnshire. For the last few months the ginger and white tom has been strolling down the aisles helping himself to the catnip toys, sleeping on the cat beds and sitting down to watch the fish tanks and rodents.
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Such is Graham’s love for the store that he is now regularly seen sitting outside the front doors between 6am and 7am. “When we open the doors at 9am he’s always our first customer,” said deputy manager Vicky Coker. “Sometimes he sits on the mat and greets customers as they come in. I think he’s built up a bit of a fan base.”
“He first showed up around three months ago and he’s here most days,” said staff member George Tarbox. “Initially we discouraged him from coming in, but he kept coming back. We thought it wouldn’t be very good to keep shooing him out as pets are always welcome at Pets at Home, it’s just that they usually come in on a lead with their owners!”
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Staff decided to give him the odd cat treat to discourage him from stealing, and occasionally play with him using toys that aren’t for sale. “We have caught him chewing on a packet of cat food before, but he’s generally no trouble and likes to sit and watch the rodents, dragons and fish we have in store,” George added. “He’s become a bit of a celebrity too as we often have customers asking where he is.” Graham does have a home, but like a kid in a sweet shop, he can’t help but be enticed in by the treats on offer.
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Such is Graham’s love for the store that he is now regularly seen sitting outside the front doors between 6am and 7am. “When we open the doors at 9am he’s always our first customer,” said deputy manager Vicky Coker. “Sometimes he sits on the mat and greets customers as they come in. I think he’s built up a bit of a fan base.”
“He first showed up around three months ago and he’s here most days,” said staff member George Tarbox. “Initially we discouraged him from coming in, but he kept coming back. We thought it wouldn’t be very good to keep shooing him out as pets are always welcome at Pets at Home, it’s just that they usually come in on a lead with their owners!”
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Staff decided to give him the odd cat treat to discourage him from stealing, and occasionally play with him using toys that aren’t for sale. “We have caught him chewing on a packet of cat food before, but he’s generally no trouble and likes to sit and watch the rodents, dragons and fish we have in store,” George added. “He’s become a bit of a celebrity too as we often have customers asking where he is.” Graham does have a home, but like a kid in a sweet shop, he can’t help but be enticed in by the treats on offer.
Dog rescued by lifeboat and reunited with owners after 40ft cliff fall
A pet dog has been rescued by
lifeboat after plummeting 40ft (12m) off cliffs in Pembrokeshire while on
holiday with his owners. Chocolate Labrador Spice had to doggy-paddle in the sea for 40 minutes until
he was picked up by a lifeboat close to Stackpole Quay near Pembroke.
Spice, who had been tiring from his unscheduled swim, was eventually reunited with his owners, from Lincoln. They had watched his struggle from the cliff top. Before the rescue, four-year-old Spice had managed to cling to a rocky out crop and as the crew approached he swam towards them, only to swim away as they got nearer.
A crew member with Tenby lifeboat then jumped into the water and guided Spice back to the boat. The RNLI said the dog was taken to a local vet and given the all clear. Spice's owners Tom and Kylie Crowe said they had let him off his lead to stretch his legs but he ended up falling off the cliffs. "One minute I could see him and the next thing I could hear someone shouting: 'There's a dog in the sea'. The next thing I realised it was mine," said Mr Crowe.
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"Spice was in the water for nearly an hour. We were shouting him the whole time and had borrowed a pair of binoculars to watch the situation unfolding. A wave had swept him on to rocks at one point - we really didn't think he'd be coming home. Seeing Spice coming towards us with the lifeboat crew was such an emotional experience. I think we were both in shock but unbelievably grateful to the crew." Bob James of the RNLI said Spice was lucky to survive the fall. The rescue was filmed by a member of the lifeboat crew.
Spice, who had been tiring from his unscheduled swim, was eventually reunited with his owners, from Lincoln. They had watched his struggle from the cliff top. Before the rescue, four-year-old Spice had managed to cling to a rocky out crop and as the crew approached he swam towards them, only to swim away as they got nearer.
A crew member with Tenby lifeboat then jumped into the water and guided Spice back to the boat. The RNLI said the dog was taken to a local vet and given the all clear. Spice's owners Tom and Kylie Crowe said they had let him off his lead to stretch his legs but he ended up falling off the cliffs. "One minute I could see him and the next thing I could hear someone shouting: 'There's a dog in the sea'. The next thing I realised it was mine," said Mr Crowe.
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"Spice was in the water for nearly an hour. We were shouting him the whole time and had borrowed a pair of binoculars to watch the situation unfolding. A wave had swept him on to rocks at one point - we really didn't think he'd be coming home. Seeing Spice coming towards us with the lifeboat crew was such an emotional experience. I think we were both in shock but unbelievably grateful to the crew." Bob James of the RNLI said Spice was lucky to survive the fall. The rescue was filmed by a member of the lifeboat crew.
Pigeon fell down chimney into fire
A pigeon has been rescued from a fire after falling down a
house chimney in Fife. The bird was pulled from the flames after a resident in Dunfermline's Cameron
Street saw it fall into the open fire on 24 October.
The pigeon, nicknamed Smokey, suffered singed feathers and burnt feet. It is now being cared for at the Scottish SPCA's National Wildlife Rescue Centre at Fishcross near Alloa. Colin Liddell, the centre's assistant manager, said: "Smokey is doing remarkably well considering the traumatic time he's had lately."
He added: "His feet are swollen and sore from the fire but he's receiving antibiotics, painkillers and cooling antiseptic gel and he seems to be responding well to this treatment. He is eating absolutely everything on offer and is able to walk, however, he can't fly at all at the moment due to the damage to his feathers.
"We may have to pluck the burnt feathers out to encourage new growth and we hope that he'll make a full recovery once this happens. In the meantime, he'll remain in our care until he's fully fit and able to fly. Only then will we release him back into the wild. Hopefully he's learned his lesson and won't be sitting on any chimney pots after this lucky escape."
The pigeon, nicknamed Smokey, suffered singed feathers and burnt feet. It is now being cared for at the Scottish SPCA's National Wildlife Rescue Centre at Fishcross near Alloa. Colin Liddell, the centre's assistant manager, said: "Smokey is doing remarkably well considering the traumatic time he's had lately."
He added: "His feet are swollen and sore from the fire but he's receiving antibiotics, painkillers and cooling antiseptic gel and he seems to be responding well to this treatment. He is eating absolutely everything on offer and is able to walk, however, he can't fly at all at the moment due to the damage to his feathers.
"We may have to pluck the burnt feathers out to encourage new growth and we hope that he'll make a full recovery once this happens. In the meantime, he'll remain in our care until he's fully fit and able to fly. Only then will we release him back into the wild. Hopefully he's learned his lesson and won't be sitting on any chimney pots after this lucky escape."
Sisters who stole funeral wreaths to sell for profit are sentenced - Video update
A woman has been jailed for stealing wreaths from a
Liverpool crematorium to then sell on for profit. Marion Hill and her sister were caught on CCTV taking tributes carrying the
words 'Mum' and 'Nan' from Springwood crematorium, Allerton on 7 May. Wreaths were later found at Hill's house, along with blank condolence cards
and "wreath-making accessories".
Hill was jailed for 10 weeks at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. Lyndsay Millett was given a suspended sentence. Hill, 42, who has previous convictions for fraud and theft and Ms Millett, 37, claimed they had taken the wreaths to put on their own mother's grave. But the prosecution argued the items found at Hill's home showed involvement in a business in taking wreaths and selling them on. The court heard the crematorium had set up CCTV after several other sets of flowers went missing.
Both women were subsequently sacked from their jobs. Ms Millett was evicted from her home when her landlord found out what she had done, the court heard. District Judge Richard Clancy said the pair had committed a "shameful act". Andrew Hodgson, prosecuting, said: "I would describe this as a despicable crime, they were praying on the misery of people who were already suffering due to the bereavement of their loved ones.
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"It is a crime which has caused a lot of distaste and anger in the wider community." He added that Ms Millett had avoided a jail term "by the skin of her teeth" as "she had no previous convictions and she had childcare responsibilities". Leanne Kennedy, defending, said the pair were "ashamed and remorseful".
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Hill was jailed for 10 weeks at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. Lyndsay Millett was given a suspended sentence. Hill, 42, who has previous convictions for fraud and theft and Ms Millett, 37, claimed they had taken the wreaths to put on their own mother's grave. But the prosecution argued the items found at Hill's home showed involvement in a business in taking wreaths and selling them on. The court heard the crematorium had set up CCTV after several other sets of flowers went missing.
Both women were subsequently sacked from their jobs. Ms Millett was evicted from her home when her landlord found out what she had done, the court heard. District Judge Richard Clancy said the pair had committed a "shameful act". Andrew Hodgson, prosecuting, said: "I would describe this as a despicable crime, they were praying on the misery of people who were already suffering due to the bereavement of their loved ones.
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"It is a crime which has caused a lot of distaste and anger in the wider community." He added that Ms Millett had avoided a jail term "by the skin of her teeth" as "she had no previous convictions and she had childcare responsibilities". Leanne Kennedy, defending, said the pair were "ashamed and remorseful".
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