Monday, August 03, 2015
Man attempted to chew off fingerprints in bid to avoid identification
A man is under arrest in Lee County, Florida, despite his attempts to chew off his own fingerprints in an attempt to not be identified.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says detectives spotted a 2015 Mercedes which had been stolen and stopped the vehicle.
Detectives discovered that the driver, 20-year-old Kenzo Roberts, was using a fraudulent ID, had a concealed firearm, and possessed three fraudulent credit cards, according to Lee County Sheriff's Office.
As Roberts was being detained in the back of the patrol vehicle, surveillance video shows him attempting to remove his own fingerprints by chewing them off and rubbing them against the cage. The ploy wasn't successful though, as a fingerprint scanner quickly identified Roberts.
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LCSO says he has two felony warrants for his arrest out of Broward County for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Roberts has been charged with three counts of possession of a counterfeit credit card, grand theft auto, possession of a concealed firearm, possession of similitude of a driver's license, driving while license suspended, and false identification given to law enforcement. Border Patrol was also contacted and found that Roberts was in the US illegally.
Detectives discovered that the driver, 20-year-old Kenzo Roberts, was using a fraudulent ID, had a concealed firearm, and possessed three fraudulent credit cards, according to Lee County Sheriff's Office.
As Roberts was being detained in the back of the patrol vehicle, surveillance video shows him attempting to remove his own fingerprints by chewing them off and rubbing them against the cage. The ploy wasn't successful though, as a fingerprint scanner quickly identified Roberts.
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LCSO says he has two felony warrants for his arrest out of Broward County for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Roberts has been charged with three counts of possession of a counterfeit credit card, grand theft auto, possession of a concealed firearm, possession of similitude of a driver's license, driving while license suspended, and false identification given to law enforcement. Border Patrol was also contacted and found that Roberts was in the US illegally.
Woman arrested before swallowing drugs
A Georgia woman who was arrested on outstanding warrants on Friday was charged with drug possession after she allegedly tried to eat crack cocaine in front of drug agents.
48-year-old Linda Blank of Douglas was in custody when drug detectives and K-9 officers noticed her chewing what turned out to be a small amount of crack cocaine.
Authorities were able to stop Blank from swallowing the crack and eventually recovered the drugs from her mouth, the Coffee County Sheriff's Office said.
Blank, who was arrested on a bench warrant stemming from theft by shoplifting charge, now faces a charge of possession of cocaine.
48-year-old Linda Blank of Douglas was in custody when drug detectives and K-9 officers noticed her chewing what turned out to be a small amount of crack cocaine.
Authorities were able to stop Blank from swallowing the crack and eventually recovered the drugs from her mouth, the Coffee County Sheriff's Office said.
Blank, who was arrested on a bench warrant stemming from theft by shoplifting charge, now faces a charge of possession of cocaine.
Police award free pizza coupons to citizens caught obeying the law
The Denver Police Department have launched an initiative that rewards people for courteous actions, helping others and obeying the law with free pizza coupons.
The "You got Caught Doing Something Right" programme was launched on Wednesday.
Police Chief Robert White said: “This is a programme that we think is extremely important and doing the right thing is something that a lot of times people don’t get acknowledged for.”
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Officers on foot, Segways and bicycles in the downtown area have been handing out the cards.
The "You got Caught Doing Something Right" programme was launched on Wednesday.
Police Chief Robert White said: “This is a programme that we think is extremely important and doing the right thing is something that a lot of times people don’t get acknowledged for.”
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Officers on foot, Segways and bicycles in the downtown area have been handing out the cards.
Man awarded €4,250 after breaking tooth on 'hard' bacon rasher in sandwich he'd constructed
A man who broke a tooth after he ate a rasher of bacon he described as being “hard like a brick” from a restaurant in Swords, Fingal, Ireland, has been awarded €4,250 (£3,000, $4,700) at a civil sitting of Swords District Court.
Judge Patricia McNamara said she was satisfied to find for the plaintiff, Shane McQuillan, 32, as there was no proof in court from the restaurant that the food had been changed every 90 minutes.
However, she said Mr McQuillan was “guilty of contributory negligence” as he “should have been careful of a crispy rasher rind”. She initially awarded €6,500 in general damages and €2,500 in special damages. But, as she held McQuillan 50% guilty of contributory negligence, she halved the damages to €4,250 and ordered the defendant pay his legal costs.
Mr McQuillan, from Swords, took the personal injuries case against More with Food Ltd at Airside at Dublin Airport after he fractured his upper right back molar while eating two sausages and two rashers which he made into a sandwich on March 23, 2013. He said he purchased all of the food items in the restaurant. He told barrister Pat Purcell BL, when he took a second bite from the sandwich he felt something hard “like a brick” break his tooth. He said he still suffers “occasional pain” and cannot drink cold drinks.
He said it was his belief the food was left out in a steel tray on heated water behind a glass display for a number of hours. The defendant’s solicitor Seamus White put it to Mr McQuillan that he “choose to put the rasher inside the bread in the condition it was in”. Anna Bodaska, a manager at the restaurant, said the food is changed every 90 minutes but had no records to prove this. Judge McNamara said she was satisfied to find for Mr McQuillan as there was “no proof of the changing of the food” and she was satisfied the rind caused the tooth to be damaged. “It would be different if he ate a fried egg and broke his tooth.”
However, she said Mr McQuillan was “guilty of contributory negligence” as he “should have been careful of a crispy rasher rind”. She initially awarded €6,500 in general damages and €2,500 in special damages. But, as she held McQuillan 50% guilty of contributory negligence, she halved the damages to €4,250 and ordered the defendant pay his legal costs.
Mr McQuillan, from Swords, took the personal injuries case against More with Food Ltd at Airside at Dublin Airport after he fractured his upper right back molar while eating two sausages and two rashers which he made into a sandwich on March 23, 2013. He said he purchased all of the food items in the restaurant. He told barrister Pat Purcell BL, when he took a second bite from the sandwich he felt something hard “like a brick” break his tooth. He said he still suffers “occasional pain” and cannot drink cold drinks.
He said it was his belief the food was left out in a steel tray on heated water behind a glass display for a number of hours. The defendant’s solicitor Seamus White put it to Mr McQuillan that he “choose to put the rasher inside the bread in the condition it was in”. Anna Bodaska, a manager at the restaurant, said the food is changed every 90 minutes but had no records to prove this. Judge McNamara said she was satisfied to find for Mr McQuillan as there was “no proof of the changing of the food” and she was satisfied the rind caused the tooth to be damaged. “It would be different if he ate a fried egg and broke his tooth.”
Fifteen cats, seven ferrets, three dogs and a fully-grown pig discovered in flat
Police discovered 26 animals, including a fully-grown pig, at a flat in Little Hulton, Salford, Greater Manchester.
Officers were called to Aspinall Crescent at about 12pm on Thursday after concern for an occupant’s welfare.
There was no one home when officers arrived, but there were 15 cats, seven ferrets, three dogs and a pig inside the ground floor flat.
The RSPCA also attended the incident, and inspectors seized some of the animals.
Police returned to the property at 6.45pm after a woman threatened another woman, who she believed had made the call to the authorities about the animals, with a knife. They arrested a 41-year-old woman on suspicion of affray. A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill shortly afterwards. Both remain in custody. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “We were called to an address in Aspinall Crescent at about 12pm, in relation to concern for an occupant.
“When police arrived there was no one present, however there was a number of animals, including a fully-grown pig, inside the address. The RSPCA were called, who seized numerous animals for their own welfare. Later, at the same address, a 41-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of affray after threatening another woman with a knife, before the victim ran away. A 32-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill in the ensuing mêlée.”
A spokesman for the RSPCA said: “On Thursday the RSPCA attended a property in Little Hulton over welfare concerns for a number of animals. We removed 13 cats, two dogs, three ferrets and a pig from the property. At present our investigations are still ongoing, and we cannot provide any further information at this time.” Neighbours claimed there have been issues concerning animals at the property before. One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: “It is only a small ground floor flat and to have that many pets there I don’t know how there was room for them all.”
Police returned to the property at 6.45pm after a woman threatened another woman, who she believed had made the call to the authorities about the animals, with a knife. They arrested a 41-year-old woman on suspicion of affray. A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill shortly afterwards. Both remain in custody. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “We were called to an address in Aspinall Crescent at about 12pm, in relation to concern for an occupant.
“When police arrived there was no one present, however there was a number of animals, including a fully-grown pig, inside the address. The RSPCA were called, who seized numerous animals for their own welfare. Later, at the same address, a 41-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of affray after threatening another woman with a knife, before the victim ran away. A 32-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill in the ensuing mêlée.”
A spokesman for the RSPCA said: “On Thursday the RSPCA attended a property in Little Hulton over welfare concerns for a number of animals. We removed 13 cats, two dogs, three ferrets and a pig from the property. At present our investigations are still ongoing, and we cannot provide any further information at this time.” Neighbours claimed there have been issues concerning animals at the property before. One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: “It is only a small ground floor flat and to have that many pets there I don’t know how there was room for them all.”
Hotel guest disappointed after 'Welcome twat' greeting flashed up on TV screen in his room
A guest was 'disgusted' by the rude reception he received at a budget hotel.
Phil Burke was shocked when the unusual greeting ‘Welcome twat’ flashed up on his TV screen, as he checked into his Premier Inn room at Dartford Bridge in Kent.
Mr Burke sent a series of complaints to Premier Inn on Twitter following his “awful experience”, which included issues with his dinner, uncomfortable bed and poor view. He wrote: “Does anyone care to comment on this disgusting message on my hotel TV? “I can’t express how disappointed I am.
“How on earth could you allow this to happen in the first place? I’m absolutely disgusted.” When a Premier Inn spokesman apologised, he added: “My stay was awful. Scaffolding outside my window and a nice view of a pylon, uncomfortable bed and my starter and main meal did not come as advertised. Possibly the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel.”
Following his complaint, Mr Burke’s stay at the three-star hotel was fully refunded whilst Premier Inn investigate the source of the message. A Premier Inn spokeswoman said: "We take all complaints very seriously and a full investigation into how this occurred is underway. We apologise for any offence caused. We are pleased that he has also accepted our offer of a complimentary overnight stay at one of our hotels in the UK."
Mr Burke sent a series of complaints to Premier Inn on Twitter following his “awful experience”, which included issues with his dinner, uncomfortable bed and poor view. He wrote: “Does anyone care to comment on this disgusting message on my hotel TV? “I can’t express how disappointed I am.
“How on earth could you allow this to happen in the first place? I’m absolutely disgusted.” When a Premier Inn spokesman apologised, he added: “My stay was awful. Scaffolding outside my window and a nice view of a pylon, uncomfortable bed and my starter and main meal did not come as advertised. Possibly the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel.”
Following his complaint, Mr Burke’s stay at the three-star hotel was fully refunded whilst Premier Inn investigate the source of the message. A Premier Inn spokeswoman said: "We take all complaints very seriously and a full investigation into how this occurred is underway. We apologise for any offence caused. We are pleased that he has also accepted our offer of a complimentary overnight stay at one of our hotels in the UK."
Couple forced to sleep in shed after thieves stole their security gate
A couple from Gravesend in Kent are sleeping in their shed to protect their property after thieves stole their gate.
Paul Sargeant, 44, and Marina Wilks, 37, are bedding down outside their home to keep an eye on valuables left exposed after the 9ft wooden gate was removed from their home close to the town centre.
The pair revealed they may not return to their beds for up to a month after their landlord told them the gate will not be replaced until September. Paul said: “We have a few high-value objects and we don’t want them to go missing. I shall be sleeping outside until the gates are put up. I don’t like sleeping much anyway but there’s no way I’m leaving that stuff open to be nicked.
“Before I met Marina I was homeless for six months so I know what it’s like to sleep in the rain and the snow.” However, Miss Wilks admitted the new rough arrangements were proving unpleasant. She said: “It’s a bit uncomfortable but it’s safer if there are two of us instead of just him. We are both unbelievably tired.
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“I’m on edge every time he leaves the home and ask him when he is getting back. I don’t feel safe here at the moment. We have had issues with people going round with eggs and starting fires.” They returned home last Thursday to find the gate removed, even though it was padlocked. In addition to sleeping in their shed the couple have also put up a makeshift barricade and set up a tripwire.
The pair revealed they may not return to their beds for up to a month after their landlord told them the gate will not be replaced until September. Paul said: “We have a few high-value objects and we don’t want them to go missing. I shall be sleeping outside until the gates are put up. I don’t like sleeping much anyway but there’s no way I’m leaving that stuff open to be nicked.
“Before I met Marina I was homeless for six months so I know what it’s like to sleep in the rain and the snow.” However, Miss Wilks admitted the new rough arrangements were proving unpleasant. She said: “It’s a bit uncomfortable but it’s safer if there are two of us instead of just him. We are both unbelievably tired.
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“I’m on edge every time he leaves the home and ask him when he is getting back. I don’t feel safe here at the moment. We have had issues with people going round with eggs and starting fires.” They returned home last Thursday to find the gate removed, even though it was padlocked. In addition to sleeping in their shed the couple have also put up a makeshift barricade and set up a tripwire.
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