Friday, April 24, 2015
Jockey had a cracking finish
Australian jockey Blake Shinn finished a race while coming second, riding Miss Royale at Canterbury Racecourse in Sydney, with great style yesterday. A horse named Modesty came third.
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Three people arrested for possession of meth, heroin, ginseng and a squirrel
Three people were arrested on Tuesday after the Lawrence County Drug Task Force served a search warrant at a home in Bedford, Indiana.
According to Bedford Police Chief Dennis Parsley, officers from both the Bedford Police Department and Lawrence County Sheriff's Department SWAT Team executed the warrant.
"Working on information received about illegal drug activity at the home officer secured a search warrant," Parsley says. "When officers arrived there were three people in the home and all three were arrested after officers found various amounts of meth, heroin, firearms, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a large amount of cash.
"They also found ginseng and a squirrel." Officers arrested 51-year-old Sheila Aslinger Phillipe and 53-year-old Bradley Bundy, both of Bedford, on charges of dealing heroin over 5 grams with a firearm; dealing heroin; possession of heroin over 5 grams with a firearm; possession of meth with a firearm; possession of meth; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of ginseng out of season and possession of a wild animal without a permit.
27-year-old Nathan Fields of Bedford is facing charges of possession of heroin over 5 grams with a firearm; possession of heroin over 5 grams; possession of meth with a firearm; possession of meth; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia and visiting a common nuisance. The Department of Natural Resource was called to the scene after police found the ginseng and the squirrel, which was running around the house and eating out of a cat food bag. DNR added the charges of possession of ginseng out of season and possession of a wild animal without a licence. DNR Officers confiscated the ginseng and the squirrel.
"Working on information received about illegal drug activity at the home officer secured a search warrant," Parsley says. "When officers arrived there were three people in the home and all three were arrested after officers found various amounts of meth, heroin, firearms, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a large amount of cash.
"They also found ginseng and a squirrel." Officers arrested 51-year-old Sheila Aslinger Phillipe and 53-year-old Bradley Bundy, both of Bedford, on charges of dealing heroin over 5 grams with a firearm; dealing heroin; possession of heroin over 5 grams with a firearm; possession of meth with a firearm; possession of meth; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of ginseng out of season and possession of a wild animal without a permit.
27-year-old Nathan Fields of Bedford is facing charges of possession of heroin over 5 grams with a firearm; possession of heroin over 5 grams; possession of meth with a firearm; possession of meth; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia and visiting a common nuisance. The Department of Natural Resource was called to the scene after police found the ginseng and the squirrel, which was running around the house and eating out of a cat food bag. DNR added the charges of possession of ginseng out of season and possession of a wild animal without a licence. DNR Officers confiscated the ginseng and the squirrel.
Man foiled authorities by putting GPS monitor on cat
A man held on a drug charge may have fled Virginia, and possibly the US, after he put his court-ordered GPS tracking device on a cat and vanished. Federal court papers revealed Diego Martinez-Espinoza is a Mexican national and was in the United States illegally. After his arrest on a drug charge, Espinoza was ordered to wear a GPS device. Now investigators believe he took it off and placed it on his cat.
That cat probably spent a few days hearing the bracelet’s chirp, which would be followed by orders to make a phone call. When it appears the device has been tampered with, the GPS tells the suspect to call police. “We call them and physically make them come in so we can look at it,” Henrico Sgt. Rick Garrison said.
Espinoza was arrested in Chesterfield for trying to manufacture, sell, give or distribute more than 10 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride by concealing it in the drum of a dryer. He was ordered by the judge to follow the rules on the GPS device. He was supposed to go on trial on May 6. “The courts may order bond with GPS or GPS home incarceration,” Garrison said. In February, authorities monitoring Espinoza saw he was travelling south.
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Court documents revealed a “strap tamper” alert was sent out. After authorities called Espinoza about the tamper alert, he texted back an image of himself wearing the device. It happened several times according to DEA documents. The unit was eventually replaced, but then went silent. When a landlord entered Espinoza’s apartment in Highland Springs, Espinoza was gone. But a cat was there, and wearing the GPS bracelet. The US marshals are now involved in the search for Espinoza.
That cat probably spent a few days hearing the bracelet’s chirp, which would be followed by orders to make a phone call. When it appears the device has been tampered with, the GPS tells the suspect to call police. “We call them and physically make them come in so we can look at it,” Henrico Sgt. Rick Garrison said.
Espinoza was arrested in Chesterfield for trying to manufacture, sell, give or distribute more than 10 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride by concealing it in the drum of a dryer. He was ordered by the judge to follow the rules on the GPS device. He was supposed to go on trial on May 6. “The courts may order bond with GPS or GPS home incarceration,” Garrison said. In February, authorities monitoring Espinoza saw he was travelling south.
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Court documents revealed a “strap tamper” alert was sent out. After authorities called Espinoza about the tamper alert, he texted back an image of himself wearing the device. It happened several times according to DEA documents. The unit was eventually replaced, but then went silent. When a landlord entered Espinoza’s apartment in Highland Springs, Espinoza was gone. But a cat was there, and wearing the GPS bracelet. The US marshals are now involved in the search for Espinoza.
Lost sea lion pup waddled into back seat of police car for lift back to the sea
At approximately 1am on Sunday, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies were on routine patrol on Highway 1, just south of the town of Fort Bragg, California.
Sheriff’s Deputies observed a small animal moving slowly in the road and stopped to render aid.
Due to the darkness and the dense fog the animal was very difficult to see and would have certainly been struck by a vehicle if the deputies had not stopped. Deputies discovered the small animal was a California Sea Lion pup about thirty inches in length, weighing approximately 20 pounds and had walked about a quarter mile from the ocean.
The sea lion pup had an orange tag attached to its front flipper and was extremely friendly with the deputies, rubbing against their legs for attention. Sheriff’s Deputies contacted the Marine Mammal Center, which is based out of Sausalito, California. The Marine Mammal Center identified the sea lion pup from the flipper tag and stated that it had been released from their rehabilitation center, where it learned to interact with people.
Based on the information provided by the Sheriff’s Deputies, the Marine Mammal Center staff determined the sea lion pups health had remained stable since its release and it was not in any type of distress. At the direction of the Marine Mammal Center, the Sheriff's Deputies were asked to assist the sea lion pup back to the ocean. The sea lion pup was grateful to receive a ride from the Sheriff’s Deputies and climbed into the rear of the patrol vehicle. The sea lion pup was transported by the Sheriff’s Deputies and successfully released back to its natural habitat.
Due to the darkness and the dense fog the animal was very difficult to see and would have certainly been struck by a vehicle if the deputies had not stopped. Deputies discovered the small animal was a California Sea Lion pup about thirty inches in length, weighing approximately 20 pounds and had walked about a quarter mile from the ocean.
The sea lion pup had an orange tag attached to its front flipper and was extremely friendly with the deputies, rubbing against their legs for attention. Sheriff’s Deputies contacted the Marine Mammal Center, which is based out of Sausalito, California. The Marine Mammal Center identified the sea lion pup from the flipper tag and stated that it had been released from their rehabilitation center, where it learned to interact with people.
Based on the information provided by the Sheriff’s Deputies, the Marine Mammal Center staff determined the sea lion pups health had remained stable since its release and it was not in any type of distress. At the direction of the Marine Mammal Center, the Sheriff's Deputies were asked to assist the sea lion pup back to the ocean. The sea lion pup was grateful to receive a ride from the Sheriff’s Deputies and climbed into the rear of the patrol vehicle. The sea lion pup was transported by the Sheriff’s Deputies and successfully released back to its natural habitat.
Englishman in Florida arrested after urinating in Hard Rock Hotel ice machine
A man from England has been charged after he was accused of urinating in an ice machine at Hard Rock Hotel, according to the Orlando Police Department.
The incident happened at around 12am on Tuesday at the hotel on Universal Blvd.
A security officer told police that he was approached by a guest in the lobby who informed him there was a very intoxicated guest in the hotel.
The security officer was taken by the guest to the intoxicated person, identified by police as Andrew Wood, 41. The security officer approached Wood and saw him urinating in an ice machine, the arrest report said. Police said the security officer attempted several times to get the guest to identify himself and tell him what room he was staying in.
The guest refused to identify himself and became very uncooperative and combative, and was becoming very loud and disturbing hotel guests, according to Orlando police. That is when the security officer called Orlando police. When police arrived, an officer noticed Wood was extremely intoxicated, with the odour of alcohol emanating from him, and was having random outbursts, authorities said.
The police officer told Wood to stay in his hotel room for the night because of his actions or he would be placed under arrest for disorderly conduct in a public establishment. Police said Wood refused to stay in his room and continued to be disruptive in the hallway. Wood was then arrested and taken to jail, where he continued to be disruptive in the jail and was booked by jail staff, police said. Wood later posted bond, which was set at $1,000.
The security officer was taken by the guest to the intoxicated person, identified by police as Andrew Wood, 41. The security officer approached Wood and saw him urinating in an ice machine, the arrest report said. Police said the security officer attempted several times to get the guest to identify himself and tell him what room he was staying in.
The guest refused to identify himself and became very uncooperative and combative, and was becoming very loud and disturbing hotel guests, according to Orlando police. That is when the security officer called Orlando police. When police arrived, an officer noticed Wood was extremely intoxicated, with the odour of alcohol emanating from him, and was having random outbursts, authorities said.
The police officer told Wood to stay in his hotel room for the night because of his actions or he would be placed under arrest for disorderly conduct in a public establishment. Police said Wood refused to stay in his room and continued to be disruptive in the hallway. Wood was then arrested and taken to jail, where he continued to be disruptive in the jail and was booked by jail staff, police said. Wood later posted bond, which was set at $1,000.
Surprise as cow has started eating sheep
A family in Miti Mingi Village in Nakuru County, Kenya, is reeling in shock after its cow developed a liking for meat about a week ago.
Mr Charles Mamboleo said he woke up on Wednesday to find the cow feeding on one of his sheep that it had gored to death.
The following day, it fed on another sheep, having given fresh fodder and water in its feeding trough a wide berth. “After the first incident, we thought the cow was starving, so we increased the supply of fodder and water, but it still continued chasing after sheep,” said Mr Mamboleo.
He expressed fears that his animal could have been bewitched since it had not calved since it was bought. His wife, Ms Consepta Kerubo, expressed fear that the animal could start feeding on her children. But area agricultural officer Albert Kabugi dismissed bewitchment claims.
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He said there was a possibility the cow lacked some nutrients and minerals found in green grass. Green grass has been scarce in the county due to drought.“The dry season, which has just ended, has seen most animals lack minerals found in green grass," he said. He expressed shock at the development, terming it the only such case ever reported in the region.
The following day, it fed on another sheep, having given fresh fodder and water in its feeding trough a wide berth. “After the first incident, we thought the cow was starving, so we increased the supply of fodder and water, but it still continued chasing after sheep,” said Mr Mamboleo.
He expressed fears that his animal could have been bewitched since it had not calved since it was bought. His wife, Ms Consepta Kerubo, expressed fear that the animal could start feeding on her children. But area agricultural officer Albert Kabugi dismissed bewitchment claims.
Footage could be considered to be graphic.
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He said there was a possibility the cow lacked some nutrients and minerals found in green grass. Green grass has been scarce in the county due to drought.“The dry season, which has just ended, has seen most animals lack minerals found in green grass," he said. He expressed shock at the development, terming it the only such case ever reported in the region.
Estate agent admits sending poo to rival but says it wasn't his
A real-estate agent in New Zealand has admitted sending poo in the post to a business rival - but says it wasn't his.
Grant Campbell Tucker, 58, originally denied the allegation and was due to appear in Auckland District Court on Wednesday on charges of posting a noxious substance (namely faeces) and using a telephone to offend.
However, the court confirmed Tucker had pleaded guilty to the Postal Services Act charge and would be sentenced in June, while the other charge had been dismissed.
It is understood the incident came about over a long-running stoush between Tucker, a director of Netrealty, and John Charles Wills, who is a director of Custom Residential. Both companies sell properties in some of Auckland's most desirable suburbs but in an email sent to NZME when charges were laid, Tucker said the bad blood was "not about turf". "It's about ethics, integrity and honesty," he said. Tucker said he used to work at Custom Residential and there had been issues about commission he believed he was owed, among other points of disagreement.
On March 6, 2014, the fight got dirty. Wills' lawyer David Beard said his office received a package in a courier bag along with a letter bearing Tucker's company letterhead. "It was opened on the steps of the Auckland Central Police Station with myself and a constable and ... I was gagging over the side, with tears in my eyes," Mr Beard said. "I'd just been to the High Court that morning, so I was all dressed up in the black suit, the works, with haz-mat gloves." While Tucker admitted sending the package, his lawyer Ron Mansfield said the faeces did not belong to his client.
The package was originally sent to Tucker and he believed he was returning it to the sender, Mr Mansfield said. "So 'whose poo is it?' is a good question and why are they not charged?" he said. Posting a noxious substance attracts a maximum penalty of a $5,000 fine but Mr Beard believed it was a more serious offence. "What's the difference between sending that and a package of smallpox? It's noxious, it hurts people, it's full of bacteria, it's harmful," the lawyer said. "In 16 years I've never seen anything like this in my career, and I have to deal with some interesting people." It is understood police did not have the contents of the package analysed because of health-and-safety concerns and it was subsequently destroyed.
It is understood the incident came about over a long-running stoush between Tucker, a director of Netrealty, and John Charles Wills, who is a director of Custom Residential. Both companies sell properties in some of Auckland's most desirable suburbs but in an email sent to NZME when charges were laid, Tucker said the bad blood was "not about turf". "It's about ethics, integrity and honesty," he said. Tucker said he used to work at Custom Residential and there had been issues about commission he believed he was owed, among other points of disagreement.
On March 6, 2014, the fight got dirty. Wills' lawyer David Beard said his office received a package in a courier bag along with a letter bearing Tucker's company letterhead. "It was opened on the steps of the Auckland Central Police Station with myself and a constable and ... I was gagging over the side, with tears in my eyes," Mr Beard said. "I'd just been to the High Court that morning, so I was all dressed up in the black suit, the works, with haz-mat gloves." While Tucker admitted sending the package, his lawyer Ron Mansfield said the faeces did not belong to his client.
The package was originally sent to Tucker and he believed he was returning it to the sender, Mr Mansfield said. "So 'whose poo is it?' is a good question and why are they not charged?" he said. Posting a noxious substance attracts a maximum penalty of a $5,000 fine but Mr Beard believed it was a more serious offence. "What's the difference between sending that and a package of smallpox? It's noxious, it hurts people, it's full of bacteria, it's harmful," the lawyer said. "In 16 years I've never seen anything like this in my career, and I have to deal with some interesting people." It is understood police did not have the contents of the package analysed because of health-and-safety concerns and it was subsequently destroyed.
Farmer could face charges over 'pornographic' hay bale sculpture
An Australian cattle farmer who has erected a hay bale sculpture depicting a bull serving a cow has been ordered to take it down and could face obscenity charges.
Bruce Cook, owner of Kactus Point Charolais stud erected the sculpture on his farm on the Murray Valley Highway at Lake Charm near Kerang in northern Victoria as “a bit of fun.”
But after someone complained that the sculpture was offensive and obscene Mr Cook received a call from a police officer telling him he had to take it down and that he could be charged with 'publishing pornographic images'. “I couldn’t believe it. How could anyone be offended by something that happens out in the paddocks for real every day of the week? It’s just nature,” Mr Cook said. Since he built the sculpture on Good Friday, dozens of cars and trucks had stopped to admire it and have a bit of a chuckle, he said.
But a defiant Mr Cook said he refused to take it down and in fact plans to light up the sculpture at night so it can seen for longer by passers-by. And he was going to add some calves to the sculpture very soon. “I told the copper to piss off. They have picked on the wrong person. I don’t care what they threaten me with. The sculpture stays,” he said. Mr Crook said he was not angry just totally amused by the fact someone could find an arrangement of hay bales offensive.
“It’s just a stack of hay bales as far as I’m concerned,” he said. He said he found it hard to believe in this day and age there could be laws preventing such a harmless bit of fun. A spokeswoman for Victoria Police said police were notified of a complaint about the hay bale sculpture and had spoken to all parties concerned and were currently making enquiries.
There's a radio interview with Mr Cook on this page.
But after someone complained that the sculpture was offensive and obscene Mr Cook received a call from a police officer telling him he had to take it down and that he could be charged with 'publishing pornographic images'. “I couldn’t believe it. How could anyone be offended by something that happens out in the paddocks for real every day of the week? It’s just nature,” Mr Cook said. Since he built the sculpture on Good Friday, dozens of cars and trucks had stopped to admire it and have a bit of a chuckle, he said.
But a defiant Mr Cook said he refused to take it down and in fact plans to light up the sculpture at night so it can seen for longer by passers-by. And he was going to add some calves to the sculpture very soon. “I told the copper to piss off. They have picked on the wrong person. I don’t care what they threaten me with. The sculpture stays,” he said. Mr Crook said he was not angry just totally amused by the fact someone could find an arrangement of hay bales offensive.
“It’s just a stack of hay bales as far as I’m concerned,” he said. He said he found it hard to believe in this day and age there could be laws preventing such a harmless bit of fun. A spokeswoman for Victoria Police said police were notified of a complaint about the hay bale sculpture and had spoken to all parties concerned and were currently making enquiries.
There's a radio interview with Mr Cook on this page.
Irish Coast Guards rescued boy from boulder
A frantic mother flagged down a passing tour bus after her son became trapped on top of a boulder in the Burren in County Clare, Ireland, on Monday.
The child had climbed on top of the 5m (16ft) high rock but was unable to climb down. The incident happened at around 4.30pm at Ballyreen on the coast road between Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan Co Clare.
The area is popular with abseilers and rock climbers while large stand-alone rocks, that are spread across the karst landscape, are used for a past-time called bouldering. The six-year-old boy had been visiting family in Kinvara from Manchester in England and was accompanied by his mother and a sibling.
The child climbed up the side of the boulder but couldn’t get down again while his mother was unable to reach him. After spending some time trying to get down, the child’s mother ran to the nearby road and flagged down a passing tour bus. The driver alerted the Irish Coast Guard and the Doolin unit of the volunteer service was requested to attend the incident.
They were accompanied by members from the Kilkee unit who had been on a station visit at the time. Two volunteers climbed up onto the boulder and secured the child in a harness before lowering him to safety. The child, who was unharmed, was then reunited with his family.
The area is popular with abseilers and rock climbers while large stand-alone rocks, that are spread across the karst landscape, are used for a past-time called bouldering. The six-year-old boy had been visiting family in Kinvara from Manchester in England and was accompanied by his mother and a sibling.
The child climbed up the side of the boulder but couldn’t get down again while his mother was unable to reach him. After spending some time trying to get down, the child’s mother ran to the nearby road and flagged down a passing tour bus. The driver alerted the Irish Coast Guard and the Doolin unit of the volunteer service was requested to attend the incident.
They were accompanied by members from the Kilkee unit who had been on a station visit at the time. Two volunteers climbed up onto the boulder and secured the child in a harness before lowering him to safety. The child, who was unharmed, was then reunited with his family.
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