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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Drunk father has daughter, 9, drive him to the store
A Michigan father, suspected of being drunk, is accused of having his 9-year-old daughter drive him to the store in his van while he sat in the passenger seat. Shawn Weimer, 39, was arrested after officers, alerted by a 911 call, pulled the van over, Brownstown Township Detective Lt. Robert Grant said. The girl was sitting behind the wheel in a child's booster seat.
"Are you sure the child's driving, sir?" the dispatcher asked the 911 caller. "Yes," he replied. "The guy at the gas station couldn't believe it, either." The daughter told officers her father had been drinking whiskey all night, took her out to drive, then decided to stop at the gas station, Grant said.
The detective said the girl's parents are separated, and she was with her father for the weekend. "Very sweet, intelligent little girl," he said. On store surveillance video, Weimer brags to a clerk at a service station about his daughter.
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"I got a designated driver," he says. "Nine years old. Nine. Dad, drinking. Listen, we're leaving, and she's driving." The girl says, "And I parked." Grant said Weimer was "argumentative" with the arresting officers, saying it was his right to teach his daughter how to drive. He was charged with second-degree child abuse, a felony that could bring a four-year sentence.
"Are you sure the child's driving, sir?" the dispatcher asked the 911 caller. "Yes," he replied. "The guy at the gas station couldn't believe it, either." The daughter told officers her father had been drinking whiskey all night, took her out to drive, then decided to stop at the gas station, Grant said.
The detective said the girl's parents are separated, and she was with her father for the weekend. "Very sweet, intelligent little girl," he said. On store surveillance video, Weimer brags to a clerk at a service station about his daughter.
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"I got a designated driver," he says. "Nine years old. Nine. Dad, drinking. Listen, we're leaving, and she's driving." The girl says, "And I parked." Grant said Weimer was "argumentative" with the arresting officers, saying it was his right to teach his daughter how to drive. He was charged with second-degree child abuse, a felony that could bring a four-year sentence.
Man 'only had 2 pizzas to drink' before driving into ditch
Police said a Louisville man drove his car into a ditch and then told officers he only had "two pizzas to drink" for lunch. According to arrest records, Louisville police were dispatched to a vehicle in a ditch at the intersection of La Costa Road and Stonybrook Drive at about 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Police said when officers arrived, an off-duty St. Matthews police officer was talking to the driver, 68-year-old Donn Adams. Adams seemed confused and disoriented, police said, and told officers he only had two pizzas to drink for lunch.
Officers asked Adams if he was under the influence of drugs, according to arrest records, and Adams told them he wasn't but that he took Suboxone for an opiate addiction. Adams did not give officers permission to search his car, but two syringes filled with a brown liquid believed to be heroin were in plain sight in the car, police said.
Adams told police that he thought the liquid was heroin that his friend had left in the car, police said. Adams is charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Police said when officers arrived, an off-duty St. Matthews police officer was talking to the driver, 68-year-old Donn Adams. Adams seemed confused and disoriented, police said, and told officers he only had two pizzas to drink for lunch.
Officers asked Adams if he was under the influence of drugs, according to arrest records, and Adams told them he wasn't but that he took Suboxone for an opiate addiction. Adams did not give officers permission to search his car, but two syringes filled with a brown liquid believed to be heroin were in plain sight in the car, police said.
Adams told police that he thought the liquid was heroin that his friend had left in the car, police said. Adams is charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Man charged with setting his house on fire after family members refused to leave
A 50-year-old Loris man was charged with arson after Horry County authorities said he set his house on fire because some family members refused to leave the property, according to Sgt. Robert Kegler with Horry County police.
Carl Preston Johnson, 50, was charged with third-degree arson and is being held at J. Reuben Long Detention Center, Kegler said.
Horry County firefighters were called to a home on Mason Lane near Loris on Monday for a residential fire, Kegler said. Fire investigators determined the blaze was started with some type of accelerant and called Horry County police detectives for an investigation.
Detectives learned Johnson set the fire due to family members who refused to vacate the property, Kegler said. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Carl Preston Johnson, 50, was charged with third-degree arson and is being held at J. Reuben Long Detention Center, Kegler said.
Horry County firefighters were called to a home on Mason Lane near Loris on Monday for a residential fire, Kegler said. Fire investigators determined the blaze was started with some type of accelerant and called Horry County police detectives for an investigation.
Detectives learned Johnson set the fire due to family members who refused to vacate the property, Kegler said. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Bear cub wanders into grocery store's produce aisle
A bear cub wandered into a grocery store in Ketchikan, Alaska, on Saturday, and climbed up on the fruits and vegetables in the produce case.
Police were called as the cub wandered back and forth in the case at Tatsuda's IGA; officers responded, and assisted as a customer got a hold of the cub and carried it outside.
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Store employees reported that the cub entered the store through automatic doors.
The cub was undersized for this time of year. No mother bear was seen in the area, and it had not been seen since being released two days before. The store threw away all the vegetables in the produce case after the incident.
Police were called as the cub wandered back and forth in the case at Tatsuda's IGA; officers responded, and assisted as a customer got a hold of the cub and carried it outside.
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Store employees reported that the cub entered the store through automatic doors.
The cub was undersized for this time of year. No mother bear was seen in the area, and it had not been seen since being released two days before. The store threw away all the vegetables in the produce case after the incident.
Russian governor promises $17,000 for bald chipmunk
An award of 500,000 rubles ($17,000) has been promised to the person, who brings a bald chipmunk to the head of Russia's Altai Republic.
Alexander Berdnikov, the head of the Altai Republic, made such a weird promise as he was commenting the information saying that the continual landing of rockets on the territory of his region contaminates the soil and causes serious damage to the ecology. "If someone brings me a bald chipmunk with traces of heptyl poisoning, I'll give that person an award of 500,000 rubles," Berdnikov said.
Local news agencies said before that many animal species, included those on the Red List, began to die soon after the crash of the Progress rocket in August. Local residents said that they could see poisoned fish floating on the rivers, whereas hunters found many dead furless chipmunks in the woods. The chipmunks had lost much of their fur because of the heptyl poisoning, the Ecology of the North said.
The debris of Progress M-12M spaceship crashed on the territory of the Altai region on August 24. The spaceship was supposed to deliver nearly 800 kilos of highly toxic heptyl to the International Space Station. The Federal Service on Surveillance for Consumer Rights was monitoring the environment on a daily basis before the middle of September and found no traces of the toxic substance.
Alexander Berdnikov, the head of the Altai Republic, made such a weird promise as he was commenting the information saying that the continual landing of rockets on the territory of his region contaminates the soil and causes serious damage to the ecology. "If someone brings me a bald chipmunk with traces of heptyl poisoning, I'll give that person an award of 500,000 rubles," Berdnikov said.
Local news agencies said before that many animal species, included those on the Red List, began to die soon after the crash of the Progress rocket in August. Local residents said that they could see poisoned fish floating on the rivers, whereas hunters found many dead furless chipmunks in the woods. The chipmunks had lost much of their fur because of the heptyl poisoning, the Ecology of the North said.
The debris of Progress M-12M spaceship crashed on the territory of the Altai region on August 24. The spaceship was supposed to deliver nearly 800 kilos of highly toxic heptyl to the International Space Station. The Federal Service on Surveillance for Consumer Rights was monitoring the environment on a daily basis before the middle of September and found no traces of the toxic substance.
Scientists confirm 'Cyclops shark' is not a hoax
Scientists have confirmed that a one-eyed albino 'cyclops' shark discovered earlier this year is indeed real.
The shark was found to have only one eye in the middle of its face and lacking the usual grey colour, after it was removed from the womb of its mother, a dusky shark.
Shocked fisherman Enrique Lucero León caught the female dusky shark earlier this year. To his amazement he found the deformed shark embryo along with its nine regularly developed siblings. 'This is extremely rare,' said biologist Felipe Galván-Magaña, of the Interdisciplinary Center of Marine Sciences in La Paz, Mexico.
'As far as I know, less than 50 examples of an abnormality like this have been recorded.' Scientists thoroughly examined the shark, confirming that it was a genuine birth deformity as the embryo suffered cyclopia, a condition also found in several mammals including humans. This meant that the shark did not survive for long outside of the womb.
The shark was found to have only one eye in the middle of its face and lacking the usual grey colour, after it was removed from the womb of its mother, a dusky shark.
Shocked fisherman Enrique Lucero León caught the female dusky shark earlier this year. To his amazement he found the deformed shark embryo along with its nine regularly developed siblings. 'This is extremely rare,' said biologist Felipe Galván-Magaña, of the Interdisciplinary Center of Marine Sciences in La Paz, Mexico.
'As far as I know, less than 50 examples of an abnormality like this have been recorded.' Scientists thoroughly examined the shark, confirming that it was a genuine birth deformity as the embryo suffered cyclopia, a condition also found in several mammals including humans. This meant that the shark did not survive for long outside of the womb.
Man allegedly beat woman with frozen armadillo
A man used a frozen armadillo to attack a 57-year old Pleasant Grove woman, Dallas police said.
The incident happened on Sept. 29 in an apartment complex parking lot. According to investigators, the altercation occurred when the suspect was selling the carcass to the victim, who planned to eat the animal.
The pair apparently began arguing over the price of the item when the man twice threw the armadillo at the woman. The animal first struck the woman in the leg and then in her chest.
She was reportedly bruised by the attack. Detectives have been unable to find the man, who could face assault charges.
The incident happened on Sept. 29 in an apartment complex parking lot. According to investigators, the altercation occurred when the suspect was selling the carcass to the victim, who planned to eat the animal.
The pair apparently began arguing over the price of the item when the man twice threw the armadillo at the woman. The animal first struck the woman in the leg and then in her chest.
She was reportedly bruised by the attack. Detectives have been unable to find the man, who could face assault charges.
Lesbian couple want to help boy become girl
A lesbian couple in California who say their 11-year-old son Tommy wants to be a girl named Tammy are giving their child hormone blockers that delay the onset of puberty, so that he can have more time to decide if he wants to change his gender. The couple's supporters say the Hormone Blocking Therapy has only minor side effects and is appropriate for a child who is unsure of his gender.
"This is definitely a changing landscape for transgender youth," said Joel Baum, director of education and training for Gender Spectrum, a California-based non-profit group. "This is about giving kids and their families the opportunity to make the right decision." But critics of the treatment say 11-year-olds are not old enough to make life-altering decisions about changing their gender, and parents should not be encouraging them.
"This is child abuse. It's like performing liposuction on an anorexic child," said Dr Paul McHugh, professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University. "It is a disorder of the mind. Not a disorder of the body. Dealing with it in this way is not dealing with the problem that truly exists. We shouldn't be mucking around with nature. We can't assume what the outcome will be," Professor McHugh said.
Tommy's parents, Pauline Moreno and Debra Lobel, said they support their child and feel this is the best way for him to find an answer to a question he has been asking all his life. They say Tommy - whom they now call Tammy - began taking GnRH inhibitors over the summer to give him more time to explore the female gender identity with which he associates
There's a news video here.
"This is definitely a changing landscape for transgender youth," said Joel Baum, director of education and training for Gender Spectrum, a California-based non-profit group. "This is about giving kids and their families the opportunity to make the right decision." But critics of the treatment say 11-year-olds are not old enough to make life-altering decisions about changing their gender, and parents should not be encouraging them.
"This is child abuse. It's like performing liposuction on an anorexic child," said Dr Paul McHugh, professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University. "It is a disorder of the mind. Not a disorder of the body. Dealing with it in this way is not dealing with the problem that truly exists. We shouldn't be mucking around with nature. We can't assume what the outcome will be," Professor McHugh said.
Tommy's parents, Pauline Moreno and Debra Lobel, said they support their child and feel this is the best way for him to find an answer to a question he has been asking all his life. They say Tommy - whom they now call Tammy - began taking GnRH inhibitors over the summer to give him more time to explore the female gender identity with which he associates
There's a news video here.
Man arrested on charges of licking woman’s knee
Chandler police arrested a man on Friday after he allegedly licked a woman’s knee after she tripped.
Martin Soto, 43, was arrested at around 7:10 a.m. on suspicion of assault after he reportedly licked a stranger’s knee when she fell down a step near Dobson and Ocotillo roads in Chandler.
Soto then reportedly tried to hug her and lick her face, but the woman pushed him away, got in her car and called police.
The victim desires prosecution in the case, according to court documents.
Martin Soto, 43, was arrested at around 7:10 a.m. on suspicion of assault after he reportedly licked a stranger’s knee when she fell down a step near Dobson and Ocotillo roads in Chandler.
Soto then reportedly tried to hug her and lick her face, but the woman pushed him away, got in her car and called police.
The victim desires prosecution in the case, according to court documents.
Anti-terrorist helicopter injures children in Serbia
Police say seven children were injured by flying debris as they watched a helicopter land during a police exercise in Serbia.
The accident happened in Jagodina, 100km south of Belgrade, as the children were watching an anti-terrorist unit practice.
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Wind gusts caused by the police helicopter's rotor blades ripped off advertising panels at a sports stadium and the kids were struck by the debris.
Doctors say the injuries included concussions and one fractured collar bone.
The accident happened in Jagodina, 100km south of Belgrade, as the children were watching an anti-terrorist unit practice.
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Wind gusts caused by the police helicopter's rotor blades ripped off advertising panels at a sports stadium and the kids were struck by the debris.
Doctors say the injuries included concussions and one fractured collar bone.
Man denies compost aerator charges
A man is to stand trial accused of committing a breach of the peace by waving around a tool used to stir compost.
Graham Vincent, 52, is alleged to have brandished a compost aerator on a footpath in Wallace Crescent, Cowie. The aerator was described as an "offensive weapon" during a hearing at Stirling Sheriff Court.
Mr Vincent, of Ochre Crescent in Cowie, denied all the charges relating to the alleged incident. As well as a breach of the peace, he is accused of acting in a disorderly manner while carrying the tool, which is used to help speed up the composting process.
The court heard that he also denied a second charge that without lawful excuse or authority he had with him an offensive weapon - namely the aerator. Lyndsey Brooks, prosecuting, said that the Crown were ready for trial. Sheriff William Gilchrist continued the case to a trial diet on 14 November.
Graham Vincent, 52, is alleged to have brandished a compost aerator on a footpath in Wallace Crescent, Cowie. The aerator was described as an "offensive weapon" during a hearing at Stirling Sheriff Court.
Mr Vincent, of Ochre Crescent in Cowie, denied all the charges relating to the alleged incident. As well as a breach of the peace, he is accused of acting in a disorderly manner while carrying the tool, which is used to help speed up the composting process.
The court heard that he also denied a second charge that without lawful excuse or authority he had with him an offensive weapon - namely the aerator. Lyndsey Brooks, prosecuting, said that the Crown were ready for trial. Sheriff William Gilchrist continued the case to a trial diet on 14 November.
Karate girl, 11, batters 6ft attacker who tried to steal her bag
An 11-year-old girl fought off an attacker who grabbed her on the way to school - by using her karate skills. Jade Pidden, a karate brown belt, used her three years of training to fight off a 6ft attacker who grabbed her rucksack as she walked to school in Stockwood, Bristol.
She delivered two swift blows - an elbow to the chest and a punch in the face - forcing the man to flee. Jade, who was with twin sister Amber, said: ''I had walked ahead of my sister and her friend when I saw a man following me.
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''I ran away but he grabbed my bag which was over both my shoulders on my back - I think he was trying to attack me. He was trying to grab me, not my bag. The bag was just something he was able to get hold of when I ran.
''When he did I just automatically responded by elbowing him in the chest and punching him in the face. He looked pretty shocked and ran away with his hand over one eye. I was quite upset but my sister and her friend comforted me on the rest of the way to school.''
She delivered two swift blows - an elbow to the chest and a punch in the face - forcing the man to flee. Jade, who was with twin sister Amber, said: ''I had walked ahead of my sister and her friend when I saw a man following me.
Photo from SWNS.
''I ran away but he grabbed my bag which was over both my shoulders on my back - I think he was trying to attack me. He was trying to grab me, not my bag. The bag was just something he was able to get hold of when I ran.
''When he did I just automatically responded by elbowing him in the chest and punching him in the face. He looked pretty shocked and ran away with his hand over one eye. I was quite upset but my sister and her friend comforted me on the rest of the way to school.''
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