I’m hatin’ it: McDonald’s parking spot dispute in Colorado turns violent

McDonald’s parking spot dispute turns violent

LOVELAND, Colo. – A long-running argument over a favorite McDonald’s parking spot has resulted in an assault conviction. A Colorado jury on Friday convicted 52-year-old Vernon Brandt of Loveland of felony third-degree assault for a 2008 fight with 85-year-old Richard Albers.
On the day of the assault, Albers walked up to …. Read the original article  : here.

Man charged with stealing scratch-off tickets after returning to same store to cash winner

Accused scratch-off thief returns to same store

BARTOW, Fla. – A Winter Haven man was arrested after authorities said he took a winning scratch-off ticket back to the store he had stolen it from a day earlier. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 22-year-old man stole $70 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets from a … Read more »»».

Alaska police say woman tried twice in 3 months to use taxis to steal TVs

Police: Woman again tries using cabs to steal TVs

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Police said a North Pole woman accused in December of stealing televisions and hiring a cabbie as her getaway driver is now accused of trying it again. The Fairbanks Dail News-Miner reported that a 27-year-old woman was charged with second-degree felony robbery and misdemeanor …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Alaska police say woman tried twice in 3 months to use taxis to steal TVs.

New Mexico woman allegedly stabs ex-husband after looking at his cell phone’s call history

Woman allegedly stabs ex after looking at phone

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Las Cruces police said a woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her ex-husband. Police said a 27-year-old woman was charged with three counts of aggravated battery against a household member and one count of battery. She was being held on $15,000 bond at …. Source article  : New Mexico woman allegedly stabs ex-husband after looking at his cell phone’s call history.

Wis. grandma camps out for 43 hours so grandson could be first in line at ice-cream store

Granny camps out 43 hours for grandson’s ice cream

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Here’s one Wisconsin grandmother who makes time for her grandson. Michelle Cuestas of Green Bay used two vacation days and camped out for 43 hours to make sure her grandson would be first in line for the 2010 opening of a Stevens Point …. Original article  : Wis. grandma camps out for 43 hours so grandson could be first in line at ice-cream store.

Woman jailed for public intoxicated accused of squirting breast milk at jailer

Woman charged in breast milk assault on jailer

OWENSBORO, Ky. – A woman in jail for public intoxication was accused of assaulting a jailer by squirting breast milk at her. WYMT-TV reported that a 31-year-old woman was arrested Thursday on a misdemeanor charge of public intoxication. But as she was changing into an inmate uniform, she …. Read the original article  : here.

Forget about brandy and bourbon, ghosts are this year’s must-have spirit

New Zealand woman sells souls to highest bidder

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – The rare spirits that went under the gavel at a recent online auction in New Zealand weren’t aged brandies or hard-to-find liqueurs.
Instead, two glass vials purportedly containing the ghosts of two dead people sold for $2,830 New Zealand dollars ($1,983) at an auction that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Forget about brandy and bourbon, ghosts are this year’s must-have spirit.

Head of ‘Old Baldy,’ legendary Civil War horse, going back up after museums settle feud

‘Old Baldy’ horse head going back up in Philly

PHILADELPHIA – A museum in Philadelphia will once again showcase the head of Old Baldy, the horse Gen. George Meade rode during many of the Civil War’s most infamous battles.
The warhorse’s preserved head was the subject of a battle between two city museums that both claimed ownership.
A …. Source article  : Head of ‘Old Baldy,’ legendary Civil War horse, going back up after museums settle feud.

Man allegedly robs Idaho pharmacy, then throws cash on the counter before leaving

Man allegedly robs pharmacy, puts cash on counter

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Police in northern Idaho arrested a robber accused of demanding a controlled drug from a pharmacy, then throwing cash on the counter before fleeing. Kootenai County Sheriff Lt. Stu Miller said a 39-year-old man was arrested Tuesday.
Police questioned the man at his Twin Lakes …. Source  : Man allegedly robs Idaho pharmacy, then throws cash on the counter before leaving.

Woman who didn’t know she was pregnant delivers surprise baby, picks up other son from school

Woman delivers surprise baby, picks up other son

HARRODSBURG, Ky. – A 32-year-old Kentucky woman who said she didn’t know that she was pregnant delivered her newborn son on the floor of her laundry room by herself and even cut the umbilical cord. Kelly Bottom told The Advocate-Messenger that she also picked up her other son …. Original source  : Woman who didn’t know she was pregnant delivers surprise baby, picks up other son from school.

NYC pet shop owner claims Buttkiss the fish is 43 and weighs 20 pounds

Pet shop owner claims fish is 43, weighs 20 pounds

NEW YORK – It sounds fishy but a New York City pet shop owner says it’s true. Buttkiss, the black pacu he owns, is 43 and weighs 20 pounds. A pacu is a breed that’s related to the piranha. Steve Gruebel owns Cameo Pet Shop in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : NYC pet shop owner claims Buttkiss the fish is 43 and weighs 20 pounds.

Mommy Milk Cheese: NYC chef creates cheese recipe using wife’s breast milk

NYC chef creates breast milk cheese
NEW YORK – Breast milk cheese, anyone? A Manhattan chef has posted a recipe on his blog for what he calls “My spouse’s mommy milk cheese.” Daniel Angerer co-owns Klee Brasserie with his wife Lori Mason. A photo on his blog features the cheese encrusted with maple caramelized pumpkin and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Now on eBay: the Xbox that brought down Baltimore’s mayor; evidence sales to fund teen jobs

eBay item: Xbox that brought down Baltimore mayor

BALTIMORE – Prosecutors in former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon’s perjury case are putting the spoils of their efforts on eBay.
An Xbox 360 video game console seized during a raid on Dixon’s home is for sale. As of Tuesday afternoon, the highest bid was $660. Potential buyers have until …. Original article  : Now on eBay: the Xbox that brought down Baltimore’s mayor; evidence sales to fund teen jobs.

Pa. woman sues bank, says its contractor took parrot from home during wrongful repossession

Pa. suit: Bank wrongly repossessed home, took bird

PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh-area woman is suing Bank of America, claiming it wrongfully repossessed her home and saying that a bank contractor trashed the house and took her parrot.
Forty-six-year-old Angela Iannelli sued Bank of America in Allegheny County on Monday. She claims her mortgage payments were on time … Read more »».

Iowa police say man broke into a church and used electronic equipment to view porn

Police: Burglar uses church equipment to view porn

AMES, Iowa – Second-degree burglary charges have been filed against an Ames man who broke into a church where he allegedly used the institution’s electronic equipment to watch pornography. Police allege the 55-year-old man broke into the First Christian Church on Thursday. After gathering items from around the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Iowa police say man broke into a church and used electronic equipment to view porn.

Oklahoma electric crews say pole climbing bobcat caused power outage

Okla. electric crews say bobcat caused outage

TISHOMINGO, Okla. – Oklahoma Gas and Electric officials said a pole climbing bobcat is to blame for a power outage in southern Oklahoma OG&E spokesman Brian Alford said repair crews found the smoldering body of the bobcat Tuesday at the top of a utility pole in Johnston County. The …. Read the original article  : here.

Deputies say Nebraska woman had 14-year-old son drive car because she was too drunk to drive

Police: Drunk woman lets 14-year-old son drive

BLAIR, Neb. – A 37-year-old woman was accused of putting her 14-year-old behind the wheel because she was too drunk to drive. The woman was arrested Saturday after Washington County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 75 because of erratic driving. Deputies found the woman’s 14-year-old son …. Source  : Deputies say Nebraska woman had 14-year-old son drive car because she was too drunk to drive.

Midnight knitter spinning nocturnal yarn over NJ shore town, putting sweaters in trees

Midnight knitter pulls the wool over NJ shore town

WEST CAPE MAY, N.J. – Someone is spinning quite a yarn over one New Jersey shore town.
An unknown person dubbed The Midnight Knitter by West Cape May residents is covering tree branches and lamp poles with little sweaters under cover of darkness.
Mayor Pam Kaithern says police are …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Midnight knitter spinning nocturnal yarn over NJ shore town, putting sweaters in trees.

Crime doesn’t pay much: Police say robber scored $6 from holding up 11 people at Calif. market

Police: Calif. robber holds up 11 people, gets $6

THERMAL, Calif. – They say crime doesn’t pay. For one robber in California, it did – but not much.
Authorities in Riverside County say a woman with a gun robbed 11 customers at a market and got away with $6.
A Sheriff’s Department statement says the woman was armed …. Source article  : Crime doesn’t pay much: Police say robber scored $6 from holding up 11 people at Calif. market.

Nebraska police say man duplicated key during test drive, came back to steal truck

Cops: Man copies key on test drive, steals truck

LINCOLN, Neb. – Police said a man did more than take a pickup for a spin during a test drive this week. Red Star Auto of Lincoln reported a pickup had been stolen Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. The dealership’s owner said a 39-year-old man had … Original article on : Nebraska police say man duplicated key during test drive, came back to steal truck.

Tenn. man stopped for suspected DUI for 10th time, tells police, ‘Do what you gotta do’

Tenn. police file 10th DUI charge against driver

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Kingsport Police have filed a 10th DUI charge against a driver who was going about 20 miles per hour on Interstate 26 and weaving. The Kingsport Times -News reported that the 57-year-old man told the officer on Tuesday, “I’m drunk. Do what you gotta do.” …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Devotees of Fla. man claim they ingested the mucus of a snail, causing violent illness

Devotees of Fla. man say they ingested snail mucus

MIAMI – Devotees of a man claiming to practice a traditional African religion said they had to ingest the mucus of a Giant African Snail that sickened them. Federal authorities in January raided the Miami man’s home after receiving complaints. The man has not been criminally charged, …. Original source  : Devotees of Fla. man claim they ingested the mucus of a snail, causing violent illness.

PETA offers trash cans for Colo. Springs parks, but only with anti-meat lettuce bikini motif

PETA offers anti-meat trash cans for Colo. parks

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The animal rights group PETA is offering to help the cash-strapped city of Colorado Springs by paying to put trash cans back in parks – on one condition. The cans have to carry an anti-meat slogan and a picture of a woman in a … Original article on : PETA offers trash cans for Colo. Springs parks, but only with anti-meat lettuce bikini motif.

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.

Wis. man who credits Packers loyalty for saving his life is voted into team’s Fan Hall of Fame

Wis. man credits Packers loyalty for saving life

GREEN BAY, Wis. – A Wisconsin man who says his Green Bay Packers loyalties helped save his life has been voted into the team’s Fan Hall of Fame.
The team announced the honor Saturday for 79-year-old Jim Becker. He attended Packers games for 56 years.
Becker says his passion for …. Original article  : Wis. man who credits Packers loyalty for saving his life is voted into team’s Fan Hall of Fame.

Packers fan who sold his blood to pay for season tickets voted to team’s Fan Hall of Fame

Blood-selling Packers fan voted to team’s fan Hall

GREEN BAY, Wis. – A man who said his loyalty to the Green Bay Packers helped save his life has been voted into the team’s Fan Hall of Fame. The team announced the honor Saturday for 79-year-old Jim Becker. He attended Packers games for 56 years. Becker said …. Read the original article  : Packers fan who sold his blood to pay for season tickets voted to team’s Fan Hall of Fame.

A fraud bust, indeed: Sheriff’s deputies say suspect had $26,000 in bra when booked

Police: Woman in bust hid nearly $26,000 in bra

SPOKANE, Wash. – A fraud bust, indeed: Spokane County sheriff’s deputies said a woman was hiding nearly $26,000 in her bra when she was booked into jail for investigation of theft. Lukeisha A. Harris was one of three Seattle-area residents arrested Friday as part of an alleged …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : A fraud bust, indeed: Sheriff’s deputies say suspect had $26,000 in bra when booked.

Del. police search for bridesmaid’s dress stolen from car hours before wedding

Bridesmaid’s dress stolen hours before wedding

PIKE CREEK, Del. – Delaware state police said someone broke into a car and stole a bridesmaid’s dress just hours before a wedding on Friday at a shopping center in Pike Creek. Police said the bride and one of her bridesmaids were in a salon getting ready for the wedding.
When … Original source on Gaea Times at : Del. police search for bridesmaid’s dress stolen from car hours before wedding.