Sunday, April 05, 2015
Baby penguin jumps on man's belly
Joel Oleson was in Antarctica. He had been told not approach or touch the penguins, but it was okay for them to approach him.
He'd been informed that the penguins would get closer to you the shorter you were.
Mr Oleson decided to lay down on the ground and this happened.
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Police catch Easter Bunny stuffed with meth
Police in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, say that a package intercepted in Tulsa County contained an Easter Bunny stuffed with $30,000 worth of meth.
Police arrested Carolyn Ross.
“We’ve intercepted narcotics in the mail before,” said Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King.
However, this box is one of the strangest that King said he’s ever dealt with.
“The Easter Bunny I thought was a strange touch,” King said. A hole was cut into the bottom of the rabbit and police found quite the surprise waiting inside. “There were two condoms and meth stuffed inside the rabbit,” King said. The pound of meth has a street value of around $30,000. “It’s not the prize egg that we want in Tahlequah,” King said.
Tahlequah police were alerted by Tulsa County deputies that the package was to be delivered to Ross’s home in Tahlequah. “We didn’t know who at the home would receive the meth or if they knew what they were receiving,” King said. One officer went to Ross’s home and posed as a delivery man.
“We got a plain white van, drove to the residence and served an anticipatory warrant on the resident,” King said. Officials said that Ross confessed to knowing the drugs were in the mail. She said she was supposed to redistribute them to someone else. Ross is being held at the Cherokee Detention Center on $75,000 bond.
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“The Easter Bunny I thought was a strange touch,” King said. A hole was cut into the bottom of the rabbit and police found quite the surprise waiting inside. “There were two condoms and meth stuffed inside the rabbit,” King said. The pound of meth has a street value of around $30,000. “It’s not the prize egg that we want in Tahlequah,” King said.
Tahlequah police were alerted by Tulsa County deputies that the package was to be delivered to Ross’s home in Tahlequah. “We didn’t know who at the home would receive the meth or if they knew what they were receiving,” King said. One officer went to Ross’s home and posed as a delivery man.
“We got a plain white van, drove to the residence and served an anticipatory warrant on the resident,” King said. Officials said that Ross confessed to knowing the drugs were in the mail. She said she was supposed to redistribute them to someone else. Ross is being held at the Cherokee Detention Center on $75,000 bond.
With news video.
Naked woman arrested for attempting to rob convenience store
A woman from Charleston, West Virginia, was charged with attempted robbery after deputies say she tried to rob a convenience store without a stitch of clothing.
“She had a towel with her, ” said Corporal Brian Humphreys of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department. “But from what I understand it wasn’t being used to cover her. She was just holding it.”
The incident happened at about 1:30am on Thursday.
A caller to Kanawha County 911 reported spotting a naked woman walking across the parking lot of the Motel 6 in Cross Lanes. A deputy on the way to answer the call received a call of a panic alarm at the One Stop convenience store next door. “When he gets there, the clerk reported a robbery and said the suspect was still inside,” Humphreys said. “He goes in and finds her hiding in an electrical closet in the back of the store.”
Drema Setliff, 30, was arrested. Investigators suspected she was drunk or under the influence of drugs and transported her to the hospital before she was taken to jail. Humphreys said it was unclear if any drugs or alcohol were detected in her system. Setliff allegedly became violent when she entered the store and demanded cash. She first asked for the clerk to open the door and told her she wanted the money.
“She pilfered around for a moment and I’m not even sure she took any money, but then told the clerk she wanted to see the safe,” Humphreys said. “The clerk told her she couldn’t open the safe and then she grabbed the clerk by the head presumably to drag her to the safe.” The clerk was able to get out of the suspect’s grip and escape the store with the help of a man who came in. Deputies say the man didn’t know Setliff personally, but knew who she was. Setliff remains in the South Central Regional Jail.
There's a censored clip of the surveillance video here.
A caller to Kanawha County 911 reported spotting a naked woman walking across the parking lot of the Motel 6 in Cross Lanes. A deputy on the way to answer the call received a call of a panic alarm at the One Stop convenience store next door. “When he gets there, the clerk reported a robbery and said the suspect was still inside,” Humphreys said. “He goes in and finds her hiding in an electrical closet in the back of the store.”
Drema Setliff, 30, was arrested. Investigators suspected she was drunk or under the influence of drugs and transported her to the hospital before she was taken to jail. Humphreys said it was unclear if any drugs or alcohol were detected in her system. Setliff allegedly became violent when she entered the store and demanded cash. She first asked for the clerk to open the door and told her she wanted the money.
“She pilfered around for a moment and I’m not even sure she took any money, but then told the clerk she wanted to see the safe,” Humphreys said. “The clerk told her she couldn’t open the safe and then she grabbed the clerk by the head presumably to drag her to the safe.” The clerk was able to get out of the suspect’s grip and escape the store with the help of a man who came in. Deputies say the man didn’t know Setliff personally, but knew who she was. Setliff remains in the South Central Regional Jail.
There's a censored clip of the surveillance video here.
Criminal gang allegedly stole trucks so they could steal walnut trees in order to buy drugs
Police in Franklin County, Missouri, say people are stealing walnut trees for drug money.
It’s part of a larger auto theft ring that investigators uncovered about a month ago.
Franklin County Sheriff Gary Toelke says at least two dozen vehicles have been stolen, mostly big trucks, even a few tow trucks.
It turns out the thieves were using the tow trucks to steal lumber.
“The tow trucks, I think they used those to help lift the logs onto some of the trucks,” Toelke said. According to Roger Branson, owner of nearby Red Rooster Sawmill, the market is sky-high for walnut wood right now. It’s popular with interior decorators, and foreign companies are buying it in bulk. They slice the walnut into razor-thin pieces and glue it onto cheaper wood. Branson says it’s somewhat common for walnut logs to bring in $10,000 each.
“One of the suspects they arrested had a cheque in his pocket, where he had sold a log, and it was a little over $2,000 for the one log,” Toelke said. Investigators say the criminals chopped down trees on private property, and possibly on state or federal land. They sold the logs to saw mills. Then the criminals would ditch the stolen vehicles, some stripped of expensive parts. “We think they’ve been taking orders for different parts, off the trucks.
So they’ve been parting them up, selling the wood, just a combination of ways to make money,” Toelke said. All that money, the sheriff says, was used to buy drugs. Four suspects, Jerry Courtway, Brian Jones, Michael Smith, and Roger Sohn, face a variety of charges, ranging from vehicle theft and property damage, to receiving stolen property and drug trafficking. Meanwhile, another stolen vehicle was recovered on Thursday morning in Washington, and two people were taken into custody. Investigators believe these two suspects are associated with the four men already charged.
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“The tow trucks, I think they used those to help lift the logs onto some of the trucks,” Toelke said. According to Roger Branson, owner of nearby Red Rooster Sawmill, the market is sky-high for walnut wood right now. It’s popular with interior decorators, and foreign companies are buying it in bulk. They slice the walnut into razor-thin pieces and glue it onto cheaper wood. Branson says it’s somewhat common for walnut logs to bring in $10,000 each.
“One of the suspects they arrested had a cheque in his pocket, where he had sold a log, and it was a little over $2,000 for the one log,” Toelke said. Investigators say the criminals chopped down trees on private property, and possibly on state or federal land. They sold the logs to saw mills. Then the criminals would ditch the stolen vehicles, some stripped of expensive parts. “We think they’ve been taking orders for different parts, off the trucks.
So they’ve been parting them up, selling the wood, just a combination of ways to make money,” Toelke said. All that money, the sheriff says, was used to buy drugs. Four suspects, Jerry Courtway, Brian Jones, Michael Smith, and Roger Sohn, face a variety of charges, ranging from vehicle theft and property damage, to receiving stolen property and drug trafficking. Meanwhile, another stolen vehicle was recovered on Thursday morning in Washington, and two people were taken into custody. Investigators believe these two suspects are associated with the four men already charged.
With news video.
Police helped round up Big Boy the runaway buffalo
A buffalo that ran away from home on Friday has been recaptured after being chased by police in Texas through a residential area.
Round Rock Police shot video of the runaway buffalo while they helped the Williamson County Sheriff's Dept. try to round him up. Owner Joe Don Kotrla-Chipps,or J.D., says his buffalo's name is Big Boy.
Kotrla-Chipps says Big Boy first started jumping his fence a few days ago. He's had to go find him several times since then. But on Friday morning Big Boy decided to take a run through the neighbourhood.
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Big Boy was eventually returned home. Williamson County Sheriff's Office say they gave J.D. a citation for violating the "Open range act." J.D. says this weekend someone is coming to take Big Boy for about a week while he builds a bigger and better fence.
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Round Rock Police shot video of the runaway buffalo while they helped the Williamson County Sheriff's Dept. try to round him up. Owner Joe Don Kotrla-Chipps,or J.D., says his buffalo's name is Big Boy.
Kotrla-Chipps says Big Boy first started jumping his fence a few days ago. He's had to go find him several times since then. But on Friday morning Big Boy decided to take a run through the neighbourhood.
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Big Boy was eventually returned home. Williamson County Sheriff's Office say they gave J.D. a citation for violating the "Open range act." J.D. says this weekend someone is coming to take Big Boy for about a week while he builds a bigger and better fence.
With additional news video.
Campaign launched to have 'frightening' statue of Lucille Ball removed
A statue of Lucille Ball is causing some major drama in the actress' hometown.
The bronze statue, which was unveiled in Celoron, New York in 2009, bears almost no resemblance to the I Love Lucy star and is quite "frightening," according to one local resident. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, has gone so far to start a Facebook page to try and get the statue removed.
"Lucille Ball was not only an amazing comedienne, but she was a stunning beauty. Her sense of humour only made her more beautiful," the man said. "This statue looks nothing like the beautiful Lucy we all know. If for no other reason than that... the statue should go." The man says he doesn't think altering the statue would be enough and that it would have to be completely re-done.
"I think it looks like a monster. That is just my opinion," he said. "When you see it at night, it is frightening." The mayor of Celoron, Scott Schrencengost, says it would take between $8,000 and $10,000 for the original artist to redo the statue and $5,000 for a local sculptor. (Although he wishes the original sculptor would stand by his work and fix it for free.)
The Mayor also assured locals that he has no intention of using taxpayer money to fund the statue renovation, nor is the statue taking precedence over his more pressing duties. "I've got so many other things I'm working on in the village," he said. "These people on Facebook need to realize that we're all aware that [the statue] doesn't look like Lucy and needs to be fixed. We're just working on getting the funds to do that."
"Lucille Ball was not only an amazing comedienne, but she was a stunning beauty. Her sense of humour only made her more beautiful," the man said. "This statue looks nothing like the beautiful Lucy we all know. If for no other reason than that... the statue should go." The man says he doesn't think altering the statue would be enough and that it would have to be completely re-done.
"I think it looks like a monster. That is just my opinion," he said. "When you see it at night, it is frightening." The mayor of Celoron, Scott Schrencengost, says it would take between $8,000 and $10,000 for the original artist to redo the statue and $5,000 for a local sculptor. (Although he wishes the original sculptor would stand by his work and fix it for free.)
The Mayor also assured locals that he has no intention of using taxpayer money to fund the statue renovation, nor is the statue taking precedence over his more pressing duties. "I've got so many other things I'm working on in the village," he said. "These people on Facebook need to realize that we're all aware that [the statue] doesn't look like Lucy and needs to be fixed. We're just working on getting the funds to do that."
Intoxicated lady crashed into Convention Center before crashing out again through different doors
A woman crashed her car through the glass doors of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center early on Thursday, as security cameras captured the action.
Irina Polushina, 25, was arrested after the crash and cited for driving while intoxicated and reckless operation of a vehicle.
Her bond was set at $6,500. She had minor injuries from the crash, NOPD said. Her Toyota Camry, meanwhile, was severely damaged. No one else was injured. In the security camera footage, the Camry is seen heading riverbound on Calliope Street, but the driver is unable to make the left turn onto Convention Center Boulevard.
The Camry then leaves Convention Center Boulevard and gets stuck on a metal pole in front of the convention center. The driver then reverses the car, hitting other poles before eventually freeing the vehicle. The car continues in reverse, smashing through the glass doors of Hall G not far from where a man was seen walking inside moments before.
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The driver misses the interior columns in the lobby, puts the car into drive and crashes through another set of glass doors to exit the building. NOPD had previously said the driver made a U-turn inside the lobby, but the security footage doesn't show that manoeuvre. After driving her car out of the building, police said Polushina then crashed into an exterior wall.
Her bond was set at $6,500. She had minor injuries from the crash, NOPD said. Her Toyota Camry, meanwhile, was severely damaged. No one else was injured. In the security camera footage, the Camry is seen heading riverbound on Calliope Street, but the driver is unable to make the left turn onto Convention Center Boulevard.
The Camry then leaves Convention Center Boulevard and gets stuck on a metal pole in front of the convention center. The driver then reverses the car, hitting other poles before eventually freeing the vehicle. The car continues in reverse, smashing through the glass doors of Hall G not far from where a man was seen walking inside moments before.
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The driver misses the interior columns in the lobby, puts the car into drive and crashes through another set of glass doors to exit the building. NOPD had previously said the driver made a U-turn inside the lobby, but the security footage doesn't show that manoeuvre. After driving her car out of the building, police said Polushina then crashed into an exterior wall.
Pet owners unhappy about new airport scanner rule
Two airports in Austria have introduced a new regulation that means that flyers who travel with pets such as dogs and cats must put their four-legged companions through the x-ray scanners along with their carry-on luggage, in a move designed to ensure the animals are not being used to smuggle explosives onto planes.
A new EU law was introduced at the beginning of 2015 which states that all airports in EU member states must scan animals before they board a plane.
However, Austrian law means that individual airports can choose how they do this. At present only Klagenfurt and Graz airports require travellers to put pets through the x-ray scanner along with carry-on baggage, and both airports have received many complaints from pet owners who are worried about the health effects of radiation exposure. Dr. Doris Grablowitz, said that she had contacted the airport press offices but was given no information about how small animals might be affected by exposure to the x-ray.
She said that the new development is especially worrying for frequent flyers who travel with their pets. Karl-Heinz Grundböck, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry, said that a "veterinary safety study" is being carried out and that it suggests that "there is no problem at all as regards to a negative impact on pets' health". However, pet owners worry that exposure to the x-ray could damage their animal's eyes, and possibly lead to blindness.
No other airports make travellers put their pets through x-ray machines, although pet carriers do have to be screened, along with baggage. Instead, pet owners are required to walk or carry their dog or cat through the metal detectors (which have a very low dose of radiation). Salzburg airport has a dedicated metal detector just for pets, and Innsbruck has said it will be getting one in the coming weeks. Linz and Vienna airports allow pet owners to walk or carry their animals through the regular metal detectors.
However, Austrian law means that individual airports can choose how they do this. At present only Klagenfurt and Graz airports require travellers to put pets through the x-ray scanner along with carry-on baggage, and both airports have received many complaints from pet owners who are worried about the health effects of radiation exposure. Dr. Doris Grablowitz, said that she had contacted the airport press offices but was given no information about how small animals might be affected by exposure to the x-ray.
She said that the new development is especially worrying for frequent flyers who travel with their pets. Karl-Heinz Grundböck, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry, said that a "veterinary safety study" is being carried out and that it suggests that "there is no problem at all as regards to a negative impact on pets' health". However, pet owners worry that exposure to the x-ray could damage their animal's eyes, and possibly lead to blindness.
No other airports make travellers put their pets through x-ray machines, although pet carriers do have to be screened, along with baggage. Instead, pet owners are required to walk or carry their dog or cat through the metal detectors (which have a very low dose of radiation). Salzburg airport has a dedicated metal detector just for pets, and Innsbruck has said it will be getting one in the coming weeks. Linz and Vienna airports allow pet owners to walk or carry their animals through the regular metal detectors.
Tesco win £1.50 compensation from customer who spilt milk
Supermarket giant Tesco has won £1.50 compensation from a customer who spilt a bottle of milk in one of their stores.
Shopper Cornelius Price, 40, was ordered to hand over the £1.50 to the multibillion pound company after breaking the six-pint bottle of milk.
Price was taken to court after throwing a six pint bottle of milk in the Tesco supermarket in Llandrindod Wells, Mid Wales. Magistrates heard how Price was asked to leave the store - and threw the milk on the floor in temper.
Prosecutor Julie Sullivan said: "He was told to return the milk he was holding and leave the store and he threw it at the floor in temper. He was verbally abusive and escorted off the premises. £1.50 compensation is requested for the milk." Price was interviewed by police and told them he had thrown it towards the store manager saying "catch it" and that it had accidentally spilled on the floor.
Price admitted criminal damage at magistrates in Llandrindod Wells, Powys. Phil Sherrard, defending, said: "This is minor criminal damage. He knows he should have been more careful with the milk." Price was told to pay £1.50 compensation to Tesco, fined £75, ordered to pay £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
Price was taken to court after throwing a six pint bottle of milk in the Tesco supermarket in Llandrindod Wells, Mid Wales. Magistrates heard how Price was asked to leave the store - and threw the milk on the floor in temper.
Prosecutor Julie Sullivan said: "He was told to return the milk he was holding and leave the store and he threw it at the floor in temper. He was verbally abusive and escorted off the premises. £1.50 compensation is requested for the milk." Price was interviewed by police and told them he had thrown it towards the store manager saying "catch it" and that it had accidentally spilled on the floor.
Price admitted criminal damage at magistrates in Llandrindod Wells, Powys. Phil Sherrard, defending, said: "This is minor criminal damage. He knows he should have been more careful with the milk." Price was told to pay £1.50 compensation to Tesco, fined £75, ordered to pay £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
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