Monday, June 23, 2014
Man blamed theft of neighbour's underwear on diet pills, marijuana, alcohol, and Red Bull
Detectives have arrested a Florida man who accessed his neighbour's adjoining apartment through the ceiling to steal items.
33-year-old Michael Hearns has been charged with burglary.
According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, victim Jennifer Lopez, not the celebrity, and her son heard sounds coming from the attic in their Bradenton apartment last week and later noticed tools and undergarments missing.
The son also noticed neighbour Hearns on his balcony shaking dust off himself. Lopez then called the sheriff's office. Investigators contacted Hearns, where he admitted to climbing through the attic and taking whatever he could reach through the ceiling.
Hearns also admitted that he crashed through his own ceiling upon returning to his apartment. He blamed the incident on diet pills, marijuana, alcohol, and Red Bull, but admits he knew what he was doing was wrong.
According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, victim Jennifer Lopez, not the celebrity, and her son heard sounds coming from the attic in their Bradenton apartment last week and later noticed tools and undergarments missing.
The son also noticed neighbour Hearns on his balcony shaking dust off himself. Lopez then called the sheriff's office. Investigators contacted Hearns, where he admitted to climbing through the attic and taking whatever he could reach through the ceiling.
Hearns also admitted that he crashed through his own ceiling upon returning to his apartment. He blamed the incident on diet pills, marijuana, alcohol, and Red Bull, but admits he knew what he was doing was wrong.
Woman allegedly shoplifted out of sympathy for friend
A 43-year-old Florida woman who was allegedly caught during a retail theft told police that she did it because she felt sorry for a friend.
Peggy Sue Holm from Crestview, entered Walmart on June 10 and picked up five items worth $91.64, according to the arrest report.
She then put the items in her purse and exited the store, failing to pay for the items.
Holm told officers that she took the items because she was feeling sorry for a friend and didn't have the money to pay for them, the report said. Holm is charged with retail theft. Her next scheduled court date is July 8.
Peggy Sue Holm from Crestview, entered Walmart on June 10 and picked up five items worth $91.64, according to the arrest report.
She then put the items in her purse and exited the store, failing to pay for the items.
Holm told officers that she took the items because she was feeling sorry for a friend and didn't have the money to pay for them, the report said. Holm is charged with retail theft. Her next scheduled court date is July 8.
Robbery suspect lost 'bet' that victim didn't have a gun
Police in Jackson, Mississippi, are investigating a shooting that happened on Friday morning.
The incident began at about 6:30am at the Motel 6 off Interstate 55 and ended at the Pines Apartments on Watkins Drive, police said.
Police say they received a call from Alton Lindsey, who said a man walked up to him while he was at his truck at the motel and asked for a cigarette. Lindsey told him he didn't have one, according to Jackson Police Department spokeswoman Colendula Green.
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"As the unknown male walked away, he turned around and pointed a weapon toward the complainant and advised the complainant that he bet he did not have that, which he was directing toward the weapon he was holding in his hand," Green said. At that point Lindsey pulled out his weapon and began firing shots.
"He pulled a gun on him and my boss pulled his little pistol out and I guess he shot him in the chest," said Lindsey's coworker, Christopher Atwood, who was also staying at the motel. The man then drove off and police caught up with him at the apartment complex, investigators said. The man, whose name has not been released, was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where police said he was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say they received a call from Alton Lindsey, who said a man walked up to him while he was at his truck at the motel and asked for a cigarette. Lindsey told him he didn't have one, according to Jackson Police Department spokeswoman Colendula Green.
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"As the unknown male walked away, he turned around and pointed a weapon toward the complainant and advised the complainant that he bet he did not have that, which he was directing toward the weapon he was holding in his hand," Green said. At that point Lindsey pulled out his weapon and began firing shots.
"He pulled a gun on him and my boss pulled his little pistol out and I guess he shot him in the chest," said Lindsey's coworker, Christopher Atwood, who was also staying at the motel. The man then drove off and police caught up with him at the apartment complex, investigators said. The man, whose name has not been released, was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where police said he was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
82-year-old man advised to remain fully clothed when flying his kite
An 82-year-old man from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, who was cited by police for being naked while flying his kite at the Summit County Fairgrounds where a youth group was gathered has been advised by officers to remain fully clothed.
The man was cited for disorderly conduct on Wednesday afternoon when he was found at the fairgrounds in Tallmadge.
Police say the kite-flying incident took place while a youth group was attending horse camp at the site. Police say fairground workers first received a report of the bald, bespectacled man flying his kite near the old “air field” on the fairgrounds at about 1:40pm. A fairgrounds worker drove to the site and saw the man step out of his vehicle “and put on a pair of shorts.” He was wearing nothing else, police said.
When officers arrived, the man was seen “hurriedly packing his car.” He denied being naked, but when asked for his ID, police say he had to go through a pair of pants crumpled on the passenger seat. Police say the man was rude and agitated but “eventually admitted to being nude at some point while being out in the field.” He was told never to return to the fairgrounds. The man accepted the ban and told police he would instead go to the old Triple Crown in Munroe Falls to fly his kite.
“He was advised to remain fully clothed when flying his kite,” a police report says. The very next morning at 9, police said the man - fully clothed - returned to the fairgrounds, despite the ban. He explained his presence, telling police he wanted to discuss the previous incident, but also to check out kite-flying spots for his friends. He said he also plans to attend the upcoming Summit County Fair. The man was issued a citation for criminal trespassing.
Police say the kite-flying incident took place while a youth group was attending horse camp at the site. Police say fairground workers first received a report of the bald, bespectacled man flying his kite near the old “air field” on the fairgrounds at about 1:40pm. A fairgrounds worker drove to the site and saw the man step out of his vehicle “and put on a pair of shorts.” He was wearing nothing else, police said.
When officers arrived, the man was seen “hurriedly packing his car.” He denied being naked, but when asked for his ID, police say he had to go through a pair of pants crumpled on the passenger seat. Police say the man was rude and agitated but “eventually admitted to being nude at some point while being out in the field.” He was told never to return to the fairgrounds. The man accepted the ban and told police he would instead go to the old Triple Crown in Munroe Falls to fly his kite.
“He was advised to remain fully clothed when flying his kite,” a police report says. The very next morning at 9, police said the man - fully clothed - returned to the fairgrounds, despite the ban. He explained his presence, telling police he wanted to discuss the previous incident, but also to check out kite-flying spots for his friends. He said he also plans to attend the upcoming Summit County Fair. The man was issued a citation for criminal trespassing.
Man who needed 80 stitches after trying to move alligator from road says he's learned his lesson
A man left needing 80 stitches after he and two friends tried to tackle an 11-foot alligator which was blocking a road in Sulphur, Louisiana, says he's learned his lesson.
"I've always been the kind of guy who learns the hard way," said Glen Bonin. Bonin and three of his friends tried to move the alligator out of the way on Prater Road just south of Sulphur.
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"(We) took our shirts off, threw it on his (the gator's) face, and we were going to come from behind it and jump on it... in the process of doing that, it spun around and grabbed my hand seconds before we jumped on it," Bonin said. The alligator then snapped at Bonin, biting his hand and sending him into a daze.
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"It felt like someone was pulling my arm out. I thought I was about to lose something. It felt like it lasted forever," Bonin said. "Hopefully with therapy I'll be able to straighten out my ring finger and pinky a little bit," Bonin added. Officials with the enforcement division of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries stress that if you come into contact with an alligator or any wildlife, do not try to handle it on your own. Instead, call local law enforcement or the local LDWF office.
"I've always been the kind of guy who learns the hard way," said Glen Bonin. Bonin and three of his friends tried to move the alligator out of the way on Prater Road just south of Sulphur.
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"(We) took our shirts off, threw it on his (the gator's) face, and we were going to come from behind it and jump on it... in the process of doing that, it spun around and grabbed my hand seconds before we jumped on it," Bonin said. The alligator then snapped at Bonin, biting his hand and sending him into a daze.
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"It felt like someone was pulling my arm out. I thought I was about to lose something. It felt like it lasted forever," Bonin said. "Hopefully with therapy I'll be able to straighten out my ring finger and pinky a little bit," Bonin added. Officials with the enforcement division of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries stress that if you come into contact with an alligator or any wildlife, do not try to handle it on your own. Instead, call local law enforcement or the local LDWF office.
Piglets probed over Ugandan parliament terror plot
Police in Uganda are testing two piglets for "terrorism related material" after they were smuggled into the country's parliament and turned loose by two anti-corruption protesters. Investigators said they were taking no chances following the demonstration, in which the animals were painted and labelled with slogans accusing MPs of corruption - including the word "MPigs".
Relatives of the two protesters said they have been held in prison awaiting trial on three charges of "criminal trespass, conspiracy to sneak piglets into parliament and interrupting parliament work". Seven police officers who were on duty outside parliament have also been suspended over the security breach, and held on charges of neglect of duty.
Police deputy spokesman Polly Namaye said: "The investigators are to test the animals for terrorism related material. You never know, there could have been another motive other than a protest. This is a standard practice in investigations, leaving out no chances." Uganda, which has troops in Somalia as part of the African Union force fighting al Shabaab insurgents, and is currently on high alert amid fears of attacks by the militants. Ms Namaye added: "In this era, every option must be explored.
"What is seen as a protest can be different, including terrorism, that's why these tests must be done to ensure there is not any other motive by these protesters." The men accused of being behind the demonstration, Robert Mayanja and Norman Tumuhimbise, are members of a protest movement calling themselves the "jobless brotherhood group". The unemployed pair were protesting at what they said was corruption and extravagant spending by MPs. Uganda has been the subject of frequent criticism from foreign donors over allegations of widespread corruption, although protests within the country are rare.
Relatives of the two protesters said they have been held in prison awaiting trial on three charges of "criminal trespass, conspiracy to sneak piglets into parliament and interrupting parliament work". Seven police officers who were on duty outside parliament have also been suspended over the security breach, and held on charges of neglect of duty.
Police deputy spokesman Polly Namaye said: "The investigators are to test the animals for terrorism related material. You never know, there could have been another motive other than a protest. This is a standard practice in investigations, leaving out no chances." Uganda, which has troops in Somalia as part of the African Union force fighting al Shabaab insurgents, and is currently on high alert amid fears of attacks by the militants. Ms Namaye added: "In this era, every option must be explored.
"What is seen as a protest can be different, including terrorism, that's why these tests must be done to ensure there is not any other motive by these protesters." The men accused of being behind the demonstration, Robert Mayanja and Norman Tumuhimbise, are members of a protest movement calling themselves the "jobless brotherhood group". The unemployed pair were protesting at what they said was corruption and extravagant spending by MPs. Uganda has been the subject of frequent criticism from foreign donors over allegations of widespread corruption, although protests within the country are rare.
Mortgage court battle brothers who claimed 'there's no such thing as money' lose appeal
A High Court judge in Northern Ireland has thrown out two brothers' challenge to a £200,000 mortgage arrangement after they tried to claim there was no such thing as money.
Mr Justice Horner rejected a "bold" claim by Greg and Stuart Foster that there was no money, only currency exchanges.
The pair launched an appeal over being ordered to hand over possession of a house at Wellington Square in Belfast to the Bank of Scotland.
Proceedings were issued against them after they fell behind on repaying a £198,000 mortgage to buy the property.
Earlier this year the bank reached a new agreement with the brothers where they would pay £1,400 a month to cover ongoing instalments and the arrears. However, the Fosters claimed in court they had a case which would allow them to escape from having to repay the principal sum and interest. Setting out reasons for confirming the original order made against them, the judge said such a result would be surprising. "The appellants would retain the benefit of the transaction, namely the property, but not be subject to any detriment such as having to pay for it," he said.
"In fact, the appellants' defence amounts to a full frontal attack on the present financial and legal system." In a reference to monetary exchange rate systems, Mr Justice Horner added: "Indeed, they make the bold claim that following the abolition of the Gold Standard and the making of the Bretton Woods agreement, that there is now no such thing as money, only currency exchanges." All grounds of challenge by the brothers were dismissed for having no legal or factual basis, including a contention that they were both the creditors and the debtors.
They claimed the debt was owed by Greg and Stuart Foster, who are men, while Greg and Stuart of the family Foster are legal persons and creditors. "I am afraid that I was unable to follow their novel proposition for which no legal authority was offered," Mr Justice Horner said. He added: "They have reached an agreement with the bank and it is difficult to understand why the appellants in those circumstances decided to spend hard earned money running an appeal without any obvious merit. For whatever reason they have decided to make a root and branch attack on the law of mortgages which, on reflection, they may feel was ill-advised."
Earlier this year the bank reached a new agreement with the brothers where they would pay £1,400 a month to cover ongoing instalments and the arrears. However, the Fosters claimed in court they had a case which would allow them to escape from having to repay the principal sum and interest. Setting out reasons for confirming the original order made against them, the judge said such a result would be surprising. "The appellants would retain the benefit of the transaction, namely the property, but not be subject to any detriment such as having to pay for it," he said.
"In fact, the appellants' defence amounts to a full frontal attack on the present financial and legal system." In a reference to monetary exchange rate systems, Mr Justice Horner added: "Indeed, they make the bold claim that following the abolition of the Gold Standard and the making of the Bretton Woods agreement, that there is now no such thing as money, only currency exchanges." All grounds of challenge by the brothers were dismissed for having no legal or factual basis, including a contention that they were both the creditors and the debtors.
They claimed the debt was owed by Greg and Stuart Foster, who are men, while Greg and Stuart of the family Foster are legal persons and creditors. "I am afraid that I was unable to follow their novel proposition for which no legal authority was offered," Mr Justice Horner said. He added: "They have reached an agreement with the bank and it is difficult to understand why the appellants in those circumstances decided to spend hard earned money running an appeal without any obvious merit. For whatever reason they have decided to make a root and branch attack on the law of mortgages which, on reflection, they may feel was ill-advised."
Main road closed for six-hours due to instant mash spillage
A section of a busy main road in North Yorkshire was blocked for almost six hours on Saturday after a lorry shed its load of instant mashed potato.
North Yorkshire Police said the incident took place on the A64 close to Whitwell on the Hill, near Malton, causing unsafe driving conditions. A police spokesman said: "Instant mash is covering the road and cars have skidded as a result of the mash swelling up."
Police and the Highways Agency closed the road in both directions to allow recovery of the overturned vehicle and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene to help clear the spillage from the road. It is believed the substance had frozen onto the road surface.
The incident happened at about 3.30pm, and the road was closed shortly after. Diversions were put in place in both directions. At 8.30pm, police said one lane had been reopened to westbound traffic to ease "extreme tailbacks". Some time later the road was reopened in both directions. The police spokeswoman said nobody was injured in the incident.
North Yorkshire Police said the incident took place on the A64 close to Whitwell on the Hill, near Malton, causing unsafe driving conditions. A police spokesman said: "Instant mash is covering the road and cars have skidded as a result of the mash swelling up."
Police and the Highways Agency closed the road in both directions to allow recovery of the overturned vehicle and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene to help clear the spillage from the road. It is believed the substance had frozen onto the road surface.
The incident happened at about 3.30pm, and the road was closed shortly after. Diversions were put in place in both directions. At 8.30pm, police said one lane had been reopened to westbound traffic to ease "extreme tailbacks". Some time later the road was reopened in both directions. The police spokeswoman said nobody was injured in the incident.
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