Archive for the ‘Dumb Criminals’ Category

Man Fills Out Job Application Then Robs Store

Monday, April 7th, 2008

An Athens Georgia store was robbed by a man that  got away with some loot.  Fortunately for authorities, this man had completed a job application just prior to robbing the store.  And yes, he did use his real name.

Demetrius Robinson, age 28, apparently completed the job application as he waited for the store to clear out some customers.  Although he did provide his real name on the employment application, he used his Uncle’s telephone number and a fake address.  It took authorities a few days to track this dumb criminal down.

Police believe Demetrius Robinson may be connected to other area armed robberies.

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Car Thief Locks Himself in Car

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Cash Burch, age 24, was arrested yesterday after a man found him locked inside his Ford Explorer.

According to reports, the Ford Explorer has an anti-theft system which disables the door locks after the battery loses power.  Unfortunately for Burch, his attempts at starting the vehicle drained the battery and caused the anti-theft features to kick in.

In an attempt to escape, the car thief damaged the dashboard of the Explorer.  However, this dumb criminal was still locked inside when police arrived.  The police officers opened the door from the outside and charged Cash Burch with third degree burglary.

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Wanted Criminal in Tow Truck with Car Attached Leads Police on Chase

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

On Monday, Ocala Florida Police were involved in a police chase involving a tow truck, with a vehicle attached to it.

According to reports, a sexual battery suspect named Brett Wass, was fleeing pursuing police officers in the tow truck.  Wass, age 28, apparently smashed into a police car then crashed into some trees.

After crashing the tow truck, Wass jumped out of the vehicle in an attempt to flee police on foot.  Police quickly apprehended this criminal who now faces additional charges related to this incident.

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Man Caught Having Sex With a Picnic Table

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

A Bellevue Ohio man, named Art Price, was arrested for allegedly having sex with a picnic table.  According to reports, the police evidence includes video footage of the sex act.

A Bellevue Police Captain indicated that Art Price was was seen on four occasions having sex with his picnic table.  Because of the close proximity to a school, the charge was elevated to a felony.

According to reports, Art Price penetrated the umbrella hole on the picnic table.  Police insist that Art Price admitted to these bizarre sex acts.

At age 40, Art Price is married with three school age children.

Neighbors are reportedly worried that Price was released from jail.  They have justified concerns for the safety of their own children and the children that attend the nearby school.

Man Too Injured to Work Runs in Women’s High Heels for Hannah Montana Tickets

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Garrett A. Dalton, of Naugatuck Connecticut, has been charged with workers compensation fraud.  While being apparently to injured to work his job as a Corrections Officer, the man was able to do some running in an attempt to win Hannah Montana tickets.

To win the Hannah Montana tickets, Dalton had to run a 40 yard dash dressed in a woman’s clothes.  He also had to carry and egg on a spoon without dropping it.  He did not win the tickets.

Apparently the entire event was aired on television and one of his fans notified the authorities.  It is reported that Dalton had collected $5000 in Workers Compensation benefits during the time he participated in the race.

Gun Stored in Oven Discharges and Hurts Two Children

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Anthony Smith, 24, was charged with two counts of endangering the life of a child and one count of unlawful use of a weapon, after two children in his home were injured by a stray bullet that came from the oven.

Apparently Anthony Smith decided the oven was a safe place to store his loaded weapon.  Unfortunately, a pre-heating oven and gun powder do not mix.

The children’s sister was cooking when she heard loud noises coming from the oven.  Her 4 year old brother began crying after receiving a bullet wound to the leg.  Her 12 year old brother received a wound to his head from flying debris.  The 4 year old remained hospitalized for his bullet wound while the 12 year old boy was treated and released.

Drunk Driving Mom Stuffs Car Keys in Her Privates to Avoid Arrest

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

The step daughter of a 38 year old woman called the police to inform them that her mother was drinking and driving.  Apparently the mother, Jennifer Lowery, had a previous history with drinking and driving, so the police answered the call.

Officers approached the woman, who was standing near her vehicle, and asked if she had driven the vehicle.  She said no, and officers immediately noticed she was intoxicated.  Police also noticed there were two children inside the vehicle.  Police then asked her to perform a field sobriety test, and the woman spewed vulgar comments out of her mouth.  Police officers took the woman to the police station, where she tested positive for for being over the legal alcohol limit.

Police Watch as Arsonist Attempts to Siphon Accelerant from Unmarked Police Car

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Lambertville Michigan Police had received complaints that homes in an area under construction were being targeted by an arsonist.  A Monroe County Sheriff police detective and other police officers then conducted a stakeout in an effort to catch this criminal.

Several officers on the stakeout, positioned around the homes, noticed a teen leaving his Lambertville home with a bucket.  The teen then approached an unmarked Police cruiser and unscrewed the gas cap.  He then began to siphon gasoline from the Police car.

The teen apparently did not know that there was a person in the car.  That person was Detective Thomas Redmond, who then jumped out of the car and chased the teen.

Bank Robber Flees Police in Woods While Throwing Handfuls of Cash

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

A Washington bank robber created a bit of excitement for bank employees and multiple police departments.

The bank robbery at the 5306 Pacific Highway Key Bank did not involve a weapon.  An alert co-worker noticed the robbery taking place and watched the robber leave to enter his 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado and onto southbound I-5.  Fife police officers arrived at the bank, got a description, and notified area law enforcement agencies.

A Tacoma police officer located the vehicle and tailed him.  The officer noted that the 1973 Toronado stuck out like a sore thumb.  The suspect got off I-5, hit a couple of cars, and then got back onto I-5 southbound.  The suspect eventually got back off the highway, hit a telephone poll, then took off on foot.

Man in Wheelchair Carjacks Hotel Van

Monday, March 17th, 2008

At San Francisco International Airport, a man in a wheelchair reportedly carjacked a hotel van with 5 passengers inside.  He took the van and passengers on a short joyride and abandoned the vehicle.

According to reports, the van driver had exited the vehicle to help passengers with their luggage.  At that time, a man came rolling across the street in a wheelchair, hopped out of the wheelchair, and took possession of the vehicle.

The carjacker made a few passes around the airport’s upper terminal.  Five passengers were along for the ride as well.  These passengers were employees of various Airlines.