Police: Drunk Australian bitten by ‘Fatso’ the crocodile after trying to sit on animal’s back

Australian bitten while trying to sit on crocodile

PERTH, Australia – A man ejected from a pub in Australia broke into a zoo and climbed onto the back of a crocodile named Fatso, which bit him on the leg but then let him go. Police said they’re surprised the croc didn’t inflict worse damage. The 36-year-old … Read more >>.

California lawmaker ponders turning Michael Jackson ranch into a thriller of a state park

Calif. lawmaker ponders Neverland as state park

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The former home of the King of Pop could become California’s latest state park under an idea being floated by a California state lawmaker.
Assemblyman Mike Davis said Tuesday that he believes it’s worth studying whether the California Department of Parks and Recreation should take over the …. Source  : California lawmaker ponders turning Michael Jackson ranch into a thriller of a state park.

Vet: Dog trapped in hot car in eastern Pa. rescued after honking horn to alert owner

Pa. dog trapped in hot car honks to alert owner

MACUNGIE, Pa. – A veterinarian said a dog trapped in a car on a 90-degree day in eastern Pennsylvania honked the horn until he was rescued. Nancy Soares said the chocolate Labrador was brought to her Macungie Animal Hospital last month after he had been in … Read more : Vet: Dog trapped in hot car in eastern Pa. rescued after honking horn to alert owner.

Idaho police arrest woman accused of dumping condiments in library book drops

Idaho cops catch up with alleged condiment vandal

BOISE, Idaho – Police have arrested a 74-year-old woman who is accused of repeatedly dumping maple syrup, corn syrup, ketchup and mayonnaise into a library book drop in Idaho’s capital city.
Authorities had previously issued a pair of warrants for Joy Cassidy’s arrest earlier this month after she failed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Idaho police arrest woman accused of dumping condiments in library book drops.

Maine police say man torched old Mercedes and posted photos on Facebook

Police: Man torches car, posts photos on Facebook

BELFAST, Maine – A 36-year-old man was arrested on Monday and faces a felony arson charge after he allegedly set a Mercedes-Benz on fire and then posted photos of the burning vehicle on Facebook. The Bangor Daily News said the arrest came two weeks after police found the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Police say boys arrested after tip money taken from Ind. store where they applied for jobs

Police: Boy applies for job, steals from tip jar

VALPARAISO, Ind. – Police said two teens were arrested when one of them stole money from the tip jar of a northwestern Indiana ice cream shop just after they put their names on job applications.
A clerk at Pat’s Ice Cream Parlor in downtown Valparaiso told police the …. Original source  : Police say boys arrested after tip money taken from Ind. store where they applied for jobs.

Ohio police have to monkey around to rescue pet after crash involving truck carrying carcasses

Ohio crash leaves scared pet monkey atop pole

MEDINA, Ohio – Police said a truck crash in Ohio left animal carcasses all over a road and the driver’s pet monkey stranded atop a utility pole. The State Highway Patrol said the truck was hauling carcasses for a meat processing plant late Monday afternoon. The patrol says …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ohio police have to monkey around to rescue pet after crash involving truck carrying carcasses.