Odd News – Newsletter for March 13, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Iowa police say 77-year-old man allegedly swallowed a hidden pot stash in a squad car
Police: Man, 77, ate hidden pot stash in squad car
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Police in Iowa City accused a 77-year-old man they arrested on traffic charges earlier this year of swallowing his hidden marijuana stash while seated in a squad car. Authorities served an arrest warrant on misdemeanor marijuana charges Thursday on Howard Switzer, and … Read more : Iowa police say 77-year-old man allegedly swallowed a hidden pot stash in a squad car.
Calif. woman accused of stealing landlord’s plane, ditching it in field when no more gas
Woman accused of stealing plane and ditching it
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – A Santa Rosa woman was arrested for allegedly stealing her landlord’s airplane, then abandoning it in a field after it ran out of gas. Authorities said a 27-year-old woman had access to the Piper Cherokee because she had been borrowing it for piloting lessons. … Read : Calif. woman accused of stealing landlord’s plane, ditching it in field when no more gas.
Iowa police seize more than $6,000 in really bad bogus cash with image and printing errors
Iowa police seize really bad bogus bills
DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines police said some counterfeit money showing up in the area isn’t just bad – it’s really bad. More than $6,000 in fake cash has been seized so far. Detectives on Thursday said some of the bogus bills contained printing errors never intended for …. Read the original article : Iowa police seize more than $6,000 in really bad bogus cash with image and printing errors.
Authorities say Nebraska man showed up too drunk for sentencing in drunken-driving case
Authorities: Neb. man too drunk for DUI sentencing
PAPILLION, Neb. – Authorities said a 30-year-old-man showed up so drunk for his sentencing for drunken driving that he missed his hearing and now faces even more time behind bars. Authorities said Jason Botos was driven to the Papillion courthouse on Thursday by his father, who needed help …. Original source : Authorities say Nebraska man showed up too drunk for sentencing in drunken-driving case.
NY cashier, 91, insists on finishing her shift after thief punches her
Cashier, 91, finishes shift after being punched
EAST NORTHPORT, N.Y. – A 91-year-old New York pharmacy cashier refused medical attention and went back to work after a thief punched her. Florence Critelli grabbed the man’s hand and screamed when he reached over and grabbed cash from her cash register at the Rite Aid in East Northport …. Source article on Gaea Times at : NY cashier, 91, insists on finishing her shift after thief punches her.
NYC funeral home van ticketed, then towed with dearly departed inside
NYC funeral home van towed with body inside
NEW YORK – A police tow truck removed a minivan parked outside a New York City funeral home, giving its dearly departed passenger an unexpected side trip. NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said there was “nothing to indicate it was more than just an illegally parked car.” Redden’s Funeral …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Miami man allegedly had followers drink snail mucus in rituals, causing violent illness
Devotees of Fla. man drank snail mucus in ritual
MIAMI – Devotees of a Miami man who claims to practice a traditional African religion say they were sickened when they drank the mucus of a giant African snail.
Federal authorities in January raided Charles L. Stewart’s home after receiving complaints. Stewart has not been criminally charged, but …. Source : Gaea News Network.