Wednesday, November 05, 2014
43-year-old woman who told police she was 22 claimed to have medical condition that aged her
A Florida motorist said she suffered from a “medical condition that makes her age faster” when a suspicious police officer questioned her claim that she was 22, according to a police report.
Upon spotting a Ford Ranger with inoperable tail lights, an Indian River County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled over the pickup on Saturday night and asked the driver for her licence, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. The woman “said she did not have her licence because she forgot her purse,” according to a police report. The driver then identified herself as “Christina R. Topp with a date of birth of March 16th, 1992.”
Deputy Colby Smith noted that, “Immediately I was suspicious because the driver appeared significantly older than that.” After providing her social security number, Smith reported, “the driver could tell I was suspicious and went on to tell me that she has a medical condition that makes her age faster.” However, after the deputy accessed a database that provided a photo of Topp, the driver “admitted that her name was Jennifer R. Crosby and she gave me her daughter’s name because her driver’s licence was suspended.”
The 43-year-old Crosby was then arrested for driving on a suspended licence and providing a false name. The Vero Beach resident was booked into the county jail, where she remains locked up in lieu of $4000. Crosby was arrested in June for possession of crack cocaine, which she hid in a body orifice. While fishing out the narcotics for officers, Crosby said “ouch” and remarked, “the foil is hurting the inside of my vagina.”
Upon spotting a Ford Ranger with inoperable tail lights, an Indian River County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled over the pickup on Saturday night and asked the driver for her licence, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. The woman “said she did not have her licence because she forgot her purse,” according to a police report. The driver then identified herself as “Christina R. Topp with a date of birth of March 16th, 1992.”
Deputy Colby Smith noted that, “Immediately I was suspicious because the driver appeared significantly older than that.” After providing her social security number, Smith reported, “the driver could tell I was suspicious and went on to tell me that she has a medical condition that makes her age faster.” However, after the deputy accessed a database that provided a photo of Topp, the driver “admitted that her name was Jennifer R. Crosby and she gave me her daughter’s name because her driver’s licence was suspended.”
The 43-year-old Crosby was then arrested for driving on a suspended licence and providing a false name. The Vero Beach resident was booked into the county jail, where she remains locked up in lieu of $4000. Crosby was arrested in June for possession of crack cocaine, which she hid in a body orifice. While fishing out the narcotics for officers, Crosby said “ouch” and remarked, “the foil is hurting the inside of my vagina.”
Man faces terroristic charge after brandishing scissors when told bar didn't sell orange juice
A man is facing multiple charges after he threatened the patrons of a bar with a pair of scissors after he was told the establishment doesn't serve orange juice.
Edward Iannacone, 50, was charged with making terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose following an incident on Wednesday night at the Chester House in Manville, New Jersey. Iannacone entered the bar at about 10:20pm and ordered an orange juice.
When the bar owner told him there the bar did not serve orange juice, Iannacone said, "Don't ever do that to me again," then left the bar, according to an affidavit filed in Superior Court. Iannacone returned to the bar about 30 minutes later. He held a pair of five-inch scissors over his head and said he would kill everyone in the bar, the affidavit said.
Iannacone then left the bar, but police had already been called. Arriving officers found him on the sidewalk and several people outside the bar identified him as the man with the scissors, the affidavit said. When Iannacone started walking toward the bar, he was tackled and "disarmed" by police, the affidavit said.
Edward Iannacone, 50, was charged with making terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose following an incident on Wednesday night at the Chester House in Manville, New Jersey. Iannacone entered the bar at about 10:20pm and ordered an orange juice.
When the bar owner told him there the bar did not serve orange juice, Iannacone said, "Don't ever do that to me again," then left the bar, according to an affidavit filed in Superior Court. Iannacone returned to the bar about 30 minutes later. He held a pair of five-inch scissors over his head and said he would kill everyone in the bar, the affidavit said.
Iannacone then left the bar, but police had already been called. Arriving officers found him on the sidewalk and several people outside the bar identified him as the man with the scissors, the affidavit said. When Iannacone started walking toward the bar, he was tackled and "disarmed" by police, the affidavit said.
Chemical warfare agent translation error led to office evacuation
An immigration office in western Germany was evacuated on Monday morning after a translator mistakenly said a refugee was carrying a bottle containing a “chemical warfare agent”.
The Dortmund Fire Brigade’s duty manager Athanassios Thanos confirmed reports that 48 of the city’s fire fighters, including a special decontamination group in protective suits, responded to a call that a visitor to the offices of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) was carrying deadly liquid in a bottle.
“We evacuated everyone, around 20 people,” Thanos said. “In the end, it turned out the translator made a mistake. After we analysed the liquid, we found it was something similar to honey.” The translator was called to help a Serbian man file a request for asylum as the applicant could speak not speak German.
He told BAMF employees the man said he was carrying a “chemical weapon”. But the asylum applicant was actually trying to say the liquid would protect him from a chemical attack. The employees were told they could return to work a little more than an hour after they had been evacuated.
The Dortmund Fire Brigade’s duty manager Athanassios Thanos confirmed reports that 48 of the city’s fire fighters, including a special decontamination group in protective suits, responded to a call that a visitor to the offices of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) was carrying deadly liquid in a bottle.
“We evacuated everyone, around 20 people,” Thanos said. “In the end, it turned out the translator made a mistake. After we analysed the liquid, we found it was something similar to honey.” The translator was called to help a Serbian man file a request for asylum as the applicant could speak not speak German.
He told BAMF employees the man said he was carrying a “chemical weapon”. But the asylum applicant was actually trying to say the liquid would protect him from a chemical attack. The employees were told they could return to work a little more than an hour after they had been evacuated.
Women's urinals have proved to be unpopular
Four women’s urinals installed in a convention centre in Salzburg, Austria, have proven to be so unpopular that they might have to be removed - despite being lauded for their hygiene and water saving potential.
The urinals were installed 12 years ago, to some excitement as they were considered rather modern at the time. However, they failed to catch on and are now often locked and out of use. The manufacturers of the urinals said that when used correctly they are more sanitary than ‘sit down toilets’ as the user doesn’t have to come into contact with the seat.
They also take up less floor space - having only a small partition wall between each urinal - and use less water. The four women’s urinals in the Salzburg Congress building seemed to be a cause of confusion, Bert Brugger, boss of Tourismus Salzburg GmbH (TSG) said.
Some women believed they had mistakenly wandered into a men’s toilet and others just had no idea how to use them - although an illustration was available. Brugger confirmed that the urinals could soon be removed. Austria’s Chamber of Commerce said it doubted that women’s urinals would ever prove popular in Austria and that restaurants and guest houses were not keen on the idea.
The urinals were installed 12 years ago, to some excitement as they were considered rather modern at the time. However, they failed to catch on and are now often locked and out of use. The manufacturers of the urinals said that when used correctly they are more sanitary than ‘sit down toilets’ as the user doesn’t have to come into contact with the seat.
They also take up less floor space - having only a small partition wall between each urinal - and use less water. The four women’s urinals in the Salzburg Congress building seemed to be a cause of confusion, Bert Brugger, boss of Tourismus Salzburg GmbH (TSG) said.
Some women believed they had mistakenly wandered into a men’s toilet and others just had no idea how to use them - although an illustration was available. Brugger confirmed that the urinals could soon be removed. Austria’s Chamber of Commerce said it doubted that women’s urinals would ever prove popular in Austria and that restaurants and guest houses were not keen on the idea.
Ass stuck in manhole rescued by firefighters
Firefighters in the canton of Basel Country, Switzerland, faced an unusual rescue mission at the weekend - rescuing a donkey stuck in a manhole.
The 13-year-old ass, named Nilo, fell into the uncovered manhole in a playground in the town of Pratteln and became stuck. The incident occurred on Saturday when passer-by Bruno Schneider noticed the agitated animal with his head and two front feet sticking out of the ground.
Schnedier contacted the police who in turn alerted the fire department. It took a team of firefighters to lift the donkey delicately to safety. His hind legs were stuck in the piping below. Police said the donkey suffered a few “flesh wounds” that were quickly attended to but the animal was largely unharmed.
Spokesman Meinrad Stoeklin said Nilo responded in an exemplary way to the rescue. “He was very cool,” Stoeklin added. The cantonal force said the circumstances that led to the donkey falling into the manhole, and why the cover was removed, are the subject of an ongoing investigation. Nilo, meantime, has returned to his home in a petting zoo for children apparently none the worse for wear.
The 13-year-old ass, named Nilo, fell into the uncovered manhole in a playground in the town of Pratteln and became stuck. The incident occurred on Saturday when passer-by Bruno Schneider noticed the agitated animal with his head and two front feet sticking out of the ground.
Schnedier contacted the police who in turn alerted the fire department. It took a team of firefighters to lift the donkey delicately to safety. His hind legs were stuck in the piping below. Police said the donkey suffered a few “flesh wounds” that were quickly attended to but the animal was largely unharmed.
Spokesman Meinrad Stoeklin said Nilo responded in an exemplary way to the rescue. “He was very cool,” Stoeklin added. The cantonal force said the circumstances that led to the donkey falling into the manhole, and why the cover was removed, are the subject of an ongoing investigation. Nilo, meantime, has returned to his home in a petting zoo for children apparently none the worse for wear.
Koala saved by kiss of life released back into the wild - Update
A koala who was brought back to life after being hit by a car has finally been released back into the wild.
In August, Sean the koala stopped breathing and wildlife carer Michelle Thomas stepped in to give him the kiss of life and her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation successfully revived him.
Michelle has been caring for Sean at her animal wildlife shelter ever since. "He's an absolute sweetheart," she said. "He's been a really good koala to look after. He's a happy little soul." At his final vet check up, the feisty koala was fighting to get back into the wild, but he had to have some X Rays and a cataract checked first.
After being given the all-clear, veterinary staff deemed Sean well enough to return to his natural habitat. Sean was taken back to the bush, well away from any roads or cars. He was placed at the base of a gum tree and gave Michelle a kiss before taking off. He then climbed up the trunk and into the tree tops for his first taste of freedom in several months.
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"It was a really strong climb up the tree so we know he's in tip top condition," said Michelle. A particular spot on the Mornington Peninsula was chosen for Sean's release because there is a young female in the area who will make a perfect match. It should not take long for him to find her, as he has already got the mating call down pat.
Michelle has been caring for Sean at her animal wildlife shelter ever since. "He's an absolute sweetheart," she said. "He's been a really good koala to look after. He's a happy little soul." At his final vet check up, the feisty koala was fighting to get back into the wild, but he had to have some X Rays and a cataract checked first.
After being given the all-clear, veterinary staff deemed Sean well enough to return to his natural habitat. Sean was taken back to the bush, well away from any roads or cars. He was placed at the base of a gum tree and gave Michelle a kiss before taking off. He then climbed up the trunk and into the tree tops for his first taste of freedom in several months.
YouTube link.
"It was a really strong climb up the tree so we know he's in tip top condition," said Michelle. A particular spot on the Mornington Peninsula was chosen for Sean's release because there is a young female in the area who will make a perfect match. It should not take long for him to find her, as he has already got the mating call down pat.
Mystery surrounds theft of 60 doorbells
Residents of Bendysh Road in Bushey, Hertfordshire, have reported that their doorbells were pulled apart.
The police, who have received eight reports, are investigating the thefts and are appealing for witnesses.
They believe the incident happened between 7.30pm on Thursday and 10am on Friday. The offenders are reported to have pulled off the bell-push part of the doorbell and taken it with them.
Nick Green, who lives on the street said: "Approximately 60 doorbells in the area have been stolen. This is really annoying and we now have to spend money on replacing the bells. Whoever did this has literally pulled the bell apart and the only thing left is the plastic back."
Bushey north councillor, Leslie Winters said: "I urge residents of Bendysh Road to go to the police if they have found their doorbell pulled apart. These people have done about a £1,000 worth of damage and need to be caught." If anyone has any information, they should contact the police.
They believe the incident happened between 7.30pm on Thursday and 10am on Friday. The offenders are reported to have pulled off the bell-push part of the doorbell and taken it with them.
Nick Green, who lives on the street said: "Approximately 60 doorbells in the area have been stolen. This is really annoying and we now have to spend money on replacing the bells. Whoever did this has literally pulled the bell apart and the only thing left is the plastic back."
Bushey north councillor, Leslie Winters said: "I urge residents of Bendysh Road to go to the police if they have found their doorbell pulled apart. These people have done about a £1,000 worth of damage and need to be caught." If anyone has any information, they should contact the police.
Club bouncer guilty of 'manky feet' assault
A bouncer has been found guilty of assaulting a woman while throwing her out of a nightclub on account of her "manky feet".
Danielle Kelly was left with cuts and bruises when she was "unceremoniously" ejected from Dusk nightclub in Stirling on 14 February after bouncer Michael Thom saw her with no shoes on.
The 30-year-old was also convicted of grabbing another woman by the throat.
Thom denied the charges, but was found guilty at Stirling Sheriff Court.
Ms Kelly, 20, told the court she had been instructed to sit in a booth at the club by another steward after she lost one of her high heels on the dancefloor, before Thom intervened. She said: "He approached me and said my feet were manky, and I needed to get my shoes on or leave the club. He grabbed my by the arms and dragged me down three steps, and used my body to push through the fire exit onto an alleyway at the side of the nightclub. Because I was struggling he pushed me down onto a pile of stones. I got back up and he grabbed me again and chucked me back down and smacked me against a gate."
Ms Kelly's friends saw what was happening and followed, at which point Thom grabbed one of them, 19-year-old Amy Quinn, by the throat. Ms Quinn was uninjured, but Ms Kelly was left with cuts and bruises on her knees, a cut on the bottom of her back, and a bruise on her arm where Thom had grabbed her. Ms Quinn told the court: "He said she had manky feet and she had to get out." Thom, a licensed steward, of Kirkcaldy, insisted Ms Kelly "never fell", and claimed she was drunk and argumentative. He said he had told her she had to leave in case she cut her feet on the dancefloor, and said he had joked: "I can smell your feet from here".
Finding him guilty of assaulting both girls, both from Falkirk, Sheriff Kenneth McGowan said there were inconsistencies in Thom's version of events. He said: "I think what happened here is that Mr Thom made an initial misjudgement in assessing the situation, and then he has lost his temper and committed these assaults. You pushed this lady out into an area where you had no idea what was underfoot - there could have been broken glass, anything." He deferred sentence until next month for clarification of means so Thom could be fined, and ordered him to be of good behaviour in the meantime.
Ms Kelly, 20, told the court she had been instructed to sit in a booth at the club by another steward after she lost one of her high heels on the dancefloor, before Thom intervened. She said: "He approached me and said my feet were manky, and I needed to get my shoes on or leave the club. He grabbed my by the arms and dragged me down three steps, and used my body to push through the fire exit onto an alleyway at the side of the nightclub. Because I was struggling he pushed me down onto a pile of stones. I got back up and he grabbed me again and chucked me back down and smacked me against a gate."
Ms Kelly's friends saw what was happening and followed, at which point Thom grabbed one of them, 19-year-old Amy Quinn, by the throat. Ms Quinn was uninjured, but Ms Kelly was left with cuts and bruises on her knees, a cut on the bottom of her back, and a bruise on her arm where Thom had grabbed her. Ms Quinn told the court: "He said she had manky feet and she had to get out." Thom, a licensed steward, of Kirkcaldy, insisted Ms Kelly "never fell", and claimed she was drunk and argumentative. He said he had told her she had to leave in case she cut her feet on the dancefloor, and said he had joked: "I can smell your feet from here".
Finding him guilty of assaulting both girls, both from Falkirk, Sheriff Kenneth McGowan said there were inconsistencies in Thom's version of events. He said: "I think what happened here is that Mr Thom made an initial misjudgement in assessing the situation, and then he has lost his temper and committed these assaults. You pushed this lady out into an area where you had no idea what was underfoot - there could have been broken glass, anything." He deferred sentence until next month for clarification of means so Thom could be fined, and ordered him to be of good behaviour in the meantime.
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