Police call in SWAT team to arrest Alaska teens accused of stealing delivery man’s pizza

Alaska teens’ pizza heist brings out SWAT team

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Police say a plot to steal a delivery man’s pizza brought out a SWAT team in Alaska.
Police spokesman Lt. Dave Parker says a man trying to deliver a pizza order Sunday night was confronted outside a northeast Anchorage home by a man with a gun …. Source article  : Police call in SWAT team to arrest Alaska teens accused of stealing delivery man’s pizza.

Hungry burglar breaks into NJ restaurant, cooks chicken and rice, leaves dirty dishes behind

Burglar enters NJ restaurant, cooks chicken, flees

HILLSDALE, N.J. – Police in a New Jersey town say someone broke into a restaurant and cooked a chicken and rice dish before fleeing – leaving behind a pile of dirty dishes.
They say the hungry burglar on Saturday broke through an exhaust fan in the back wall of the … Read more »»».

Police: Michigan bank robbery suspect walked into Pittsburgh bar wearing only a hospital gown

Mich. fugitive found in Pa. bar in hospital gown

PITTSBURGH – A fugitive wanted for bank robbery in Michigan is in custody after police say he walked out of a Pittsburgh hospital and into a bar wearing only his hospital gown, with an intravenous needle still his arm.
Authorities say police were called to JR’s Bar Friday [..] Read the original article: here.

11-year-old Conn. girl puts her worst foot forward and wins ’smelly sneakers’ contest in Vt.

Something foul is afoot in Conn. girl’s sneakers

MONTPELIER, Vt. – An 11-year-old from Connecticut has the most disgusting shoes in America.
Trinette Robinson of Bristol, Conn., was crowned the winner of the 35th annual National Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker contest Tuesday in Montpelier, Vt.
Her sneakers were judged the most vile on the basis of their condition and … Read more : 11-year-old Conn. girl puts her worst foot forward and wins ’smelly sneakers’ contest in Vt..

Load of donated baked goods from restaurant found dumped along central Indiana river

Load of baked goods dumped along Ind. river

MUNCIE, Ind. – Need some dough? Police say someone has dumped hundreds of breads, bagels and buns along a river in Muncie, Ind.
Sanitation workers spotted the mess on the central Indiana city’s east side. City police Sgt. Bruce Qualls recognized the baked goods as the product of Panera [..] Read the original article: here.

Guilty pleas for couple described as ringleaders in scheme to steal, sell baby formula

2 plead guilty in case of stolen baby formula

GOLDEN, Colo. – The ringleaders of a group accused of stealing more than $20,000 worth of baby formula from stores and then selling it at a discount have pleaded guilty.
Jefferson County prosecutors said Tuesday that 46-year-old Tam Huynh, of Aurora, pleaded guilty to racketeering. His 39-year-old wife, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Guilty pleas for couple described as ringleaders in scheme to steal, sell baby formula.

Mind the gap: New UK hospital gown has snaps down the side to avoid those awkward moments

Mind the gap: Gown protects UK patients’ privacy
LONDON – Some good news for hospital patients: a gown that won’t let you down.
Stylish hospital gowns that snap down the side were unveiled in Britain on Tuesday, intended to replace those shapeless cloth sacks with useless ties that flash open at the worst [..] Read the original article: here.

Former Florida inmate gets 15 years in prison for trying to break back into jail

Former inmate gets 15 years for breaking into jail

VIERA, Fla. – A Florida man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating his probation by trying to break into the Brevard County jail.
A judged sentenced 25-year-old Sylvester Jiles of Cocoa on Monday. He was convicted in January of trespassing on jail property and …. Read the original article  : Former Florida inmate gets 15 years in prison for trying to break back into jail.

Teen with knife asks convenience store clerk not to tell mom about botched Utah robbery

Would-be teen robber asks clerk not to tell mom

SALT LAKE CITY – Police said a teenager who botched a robbery at a Salt Lake City convenience store asked the clerk not to tell his mom. Salt Lake City police said the teen went into the store early Saturday morning and approached the counter with several … Original source on Gaea Times at : Teen with knife asks convenience store clerk not to tell mom about botched Utah robbery.

NH firefighters say a nest built by rodents on pickup truck’s engine caused blaze

Firefighters blame rat’s nest for truck blaze

OSSIPEE, N.H. – Firefighters said a nest built by rodents on part of a pickup truck’s engine heated up and started a fire under the hood as the driver pulled into a parking lot. Ossipee Fire Chief Mike Brownell said a woman was driving the pickup Wednesday morning. It … Original article on : NH firefighters say a nest built by rodents on pickup truck’s engine caused blaze.

Dallas-area woman charged after allegedly tossing baby into SUV to block reposession

Woman allegedly tosses baby into SUV to block repo

DALLAS – A woman is accused of throwing her year-old son into her SUV in a failed attempt to stop the vehicle from being repossessed in Dallas. Krystal Gardner of Tool was jailed Wednesday on bail of nearly $3,800 on charges including child endangerment related to abandonment, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dallas-area woman charged after allegedly tossing baby into SUV to block reposession.

S. California teacher arrested for allegedly teaching 7th grade while drunk

SoCal teacher arrested in alleged drunken teaching

THERMAL, Calif. – A Southern California school teacher has been arrested for allegedly teaching while drunk.
Toro Canyon Middle School teacher Tonya Neff was taken to the Indio jail Tuesday afternoon and booked for investigation of felony child endangerment.
Administrators at Thermal’s Toro Canyon Middle School told the Riverside County Sheriff’s … Read : S. California teacher arrested for allegedly teaching 7th grade while drunk.

Money bag to go: Connecticut police say would-be robbers called bank ahead of time for cash

Police: Robbers called Conn. bank for money to go

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Police in Connecticut say they had ample warning of a bank robbery because the two suspects called the bank ahead of time and told an employee to get a bag of money ready.
Police arrested 27-year-old Albert Bailey and an unidentified 16-year-old boy on robbery …. Read the original article  : Money bag to go: Connecticut police say would-be robbers called bank ahead of time for cash.

Dog that chewed tires, tore bumper off Chattanooga police car sentenced to obedience classes

Dog that attacked police cars must attend classes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A pit bull mix in Tennessee has been sentenced to obedience training after his dogged attack on a local police car.
Winston didn’t bite anybody, but he mauled a Chattanooga police car in what might have been a confused attempt to take a bite out of …. Original article  : Dog that chewed tires, tore bumper off Chattanooga police car sentenced to obedience classes.

‘Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes’ wins UK prize for year’s oddest book title

Book mixing math and crochet wins UK ‘odd’ prize

LONDON – A book charting the frontier between handicrafts and geometry has won Britain’s quirkiest literary award, the Diagram Prize for year’s oddest book title.
“Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes” by mathematician Daina Taimina was named the winner Friday, beating runners-up “What Kind of Bean is This Chihuahua?” … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes’ wins UK prize for year’s oddest book title.

Dog that attacked tenn. police cars ordered to attend obedience, canine good citizen classes

Dog that attacked police cars ordered to classes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A dog that attacked two Chattanooga police cars has been sentenced to obedience and canine good citizen classes. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported Winston, a mixed-breed, will also have to wear a tag that says he is “potentially dangerous.” The newspaper said a judge … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dog that attacked tenn. police cars ordered to attend obedience, canine good citizen classes.

Beep, beep! You’re cornered: Wily coyote traverses Lower Manhattan, evades capture for 2 days

Wily coyote evades NYC police capture for 2 days

NEW YORK – A wily coyote evaded New York City police for two days before being nabbed in a parking garage. It was the fourth coyote sighting in Manhattan this year.
The animal first eluded police capture Wednesday near the Holland Tunnel. It was spotted Thursday afternoon on … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Beep, beep! You’re cornered: Wily coyote traverses Lower Manhattan, evades capture for 2 days.

Cheaper e-mail font? Wis. college says Century Gothic uses 30 pct. less printer ink than Arial

Wis. college says new e-mail font will save money

GREEN BAY, Wis. – A Wisconsin college has found a new way to cut costs with e-mail – by changing the font.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has switched the default font on its e-mail system from Arial to Century Gothic. It says that while the change sounds …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cheaper e-mail font? Wis. college says Century Gothic uses 30 pct. less printer ink than Arial.

Utah police nab suspected phone thief after he asks investigating officer for directions

Officer nabs alleged thief who asks for directions

OREM, Utah – Utah police say a man accused of stealing two phones from a convenience store was arrested when he flagged down the investigating officer and asked for directions.
Police say the officer noticed that John White matched the description a store clerk gave of the thief, and … Original article on : Utah police nab suspected phone thief after he asks investigating officer for directions.

NYC public housing agency changes fake playground jungle-gym jail after neighbors complain

NYC housing agency changes playground’s fake jail

NEW YORK – Complaints have prompted New York City’s public housing authority to change a playground jungle gym made to resemble a jail.
Workers removed the word “jail” and fake bars on Wednesday from the Tompkins Houses jungle gym in Brooklyn.
Natasha Godley, who has a 6-year-old son, says she complained [..] Read the original article: here.

Teen with knife asks convenience store clerk not to tell mom about botched Utah robbery

Would-be teen robber asks clerk not to tell mom

SALT LAKE CITY – Police said a teenager who botched a robbery at a Salt Lake City convenience store asked the clerk not to tell his mom. Salt Lake City police said the teen went into the store early Saturday morning and approached the counter with several …. Original source  : Teen with knife asks convenience store clerk not to tell mom about botched Utah robbery.

NH firefighters say a nest built by rodents on pickup truck’s engine caused blaze

Firefighters blame rat’s nest for truck blaze

OSSIPEE, N.H. – Firefighters said a nest built by rodents on part of a pickup truck’s engine heated up and started a fire under the hood as the driver pulled into a parking lot. Ossipee Fire Chief Mike Brownell said a woman was driving the pickup Wednesday morning. It …. Source article  : NH firefighters say a nest built by rodents on pickup truck’s engine caused blaze.

Dallas-area woman charged after allegedly tossing baby into SUV to block reposession

Woman allegedly tosses baby into SUV to block repo

DALLAS – A woman is accused of throwing her year-old son into her SUV in a failed attempt to stop the vehicle from being repossessed in Dallas. Krystal Gardner of Tool was jailed Wednesday on bail of nearly $3,800 on charges including child endangerment related to abandonment, … Original article on : Dallas-area woman charged after allegedly tossing baby into SUV to block reposession.

S. California teacher arrested for allegedly teaching 7th grade while drunk

SoCal teacher arrested in alleged drunken teaching

THERMAL, Calif. – A Southern California school teacher has been arrested for allegedly teaching while drunk.
Toro Canyon Middle School teacher Tonya Neff was taken to the Indio jail Tuesday afternoon and booked for investigation of felony child endangerment.
Administrators at Thermal’s Toro Canyon Middle School told the Riverside County Sheriff’s …. Original source  : S. California teacher arrested for allegedly teaching 7th grade while drunk.

Money bag to go: Connecticut police say would-be robbers called bank ahead of time for cash

Police: Robbers called Conn. bank for money to go

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Police in Connecticut say they had ample warning of a bank robbery because the two suspects called the bank ahead of time and told an employee to get a bag of money ready.
Police arrested 27-year-old Albert Bailey and an unidentified 16-year-old boy on robbery …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Money bag to go: Connecticut police say would-be robbers called bank ahead of time for cash.

11-year-old Conn. girl puts her worst foot forward and wins ’smelly sneakers’ contest in Vt.

Something foul is afoot in Conn. girl’s sneakers

MONTPELIER, Vt. – An 11-year-old from Connecticut has the most disgusting shoes in America.
Trinette Robinson of Bristol, Conn., was crowned the winner of the 35th annual National Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker contest Tuesday in Montpelier, Vt.
Her sneakers were judged the most vile on the basis of their condition and [..] Read the original article: here.

Load of donated baked goods from restaurant found dumped along central Indiana river

Load of baked goods dumped along Ind. river

MUNCIE, Ind. – Need some dough? Police say someone has dumped hundreds of breads, bagels and buns along a river in Muncie, Ind.
Sanitation workers spotted the mess on the central Indiana city’s east side. City police Sgt. Bruce Qualls recognized the baked goods as the product of Panera …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Load of donated baked goods from restaurant found dumped along central Indiana river.

Guilty pleas for couple described as ringleaders in scheme to steal, sell baby formula

2 plead guilty in case of stolen baby formula

GOLDEN, Colo. – The ringleaders of a group accused of stealing more than $20,000 worth of baby formula from stores and then selling it at a discount have pleaded guilty.
Jefferson County prosecutors said Tuesday that 46-year-old Tam Huynh, of Aurora, pleaded guilty to racketeering. His 39-year-old wife, … Original article on : Guilty pleas for couple described as ringleaders in scheme to steal, sell baby formula.

Mind the gap: New UK hospital gown has snaps down the side to avoid those awkward moments

Mind the gap: Gown protects UK patients’ privacy
LONDON – Some good news for hospital patients: a gown that won’t let you down.
Stylish hospital gowns that snap down the side were unveiled in Britain on Tuesday, intended to replace those shapeless cloth sacks with useless ties that flash open at the worst …. Source  : Mind the gap: New UK hospital gown has snaps down the side to avoid those awkward moments.

Former Florida inmate gets 15 years in prison for trying to break back into jail

Former inmate gets 15 years for breaking into jail

VIERA, Fla. – A Florida man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating his probation by trying to break into the Brevard County jail.
A judged sentenced 25-year-old Sylvester Jiles of Cocoa on Monday. He was convicted in January of trespassing on jail property and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Police call in SWAT team to arrest Alaska teens accused of stealing delivery man’s pizza

Alaska teens’ pizza heist brings out SWAT team

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Police say a plot to steal a delivery man’s pizza brought out a SWAT team in Alaska.
Police spokesman Lt. Dave Parker says a man trying to deliver a pizza order Sunday night was confronted outside a northeast Anchorage home by a man with a gun …. Original source  : Police call in SWAT team to arrest Alaska teens accused of stealing delivery man’s pizza.

Hungry burglar breaks into NJ restaurant, cooks chicken and rice, leaves dirty dishes behind

Burglar enters NJ restaurant, cooks chicken, flees

HILLSDALE, N.J. – Police in a New Jersey town say someone broke into a restaurant and cooked a chicken and rice dish before fleeing – leaving behind a pile of dirty dishes.
They say the hungry burglar on Saturday broke through an exhaust fan in the back wall of the … Original article on : Hungry burglar breaks into NJ restaurant, cooks chicken and rice, leaves dirty dishes behind.

Police: Michigan bank robbery suspect walked into Pittsburgh bar wearing only a hospital gown

Mich. fugitive found in Pa. bar in hospital gown

PITTSBURGH – A fugitive wanted for bank robbery in Michigan is in custody after police say he walked out of a Pittsburgh hospital and into a bar wearing only his hospital gown, with an intravenous needle still his arm.
Authorities say police were called to JR’s Bar Friday … Original source on Gaea Times at : Police: Michigan bank robbery suspect walked into Pittsburgh bar wearing only a hospital gown.

Tale of the tape: Mich. robbery suspect tries to duck law by duct-taping shoes, rolls on self

Tale of the tape: Robbery suspect duct tapes shoes

MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Maybe duct tape doesn’t work for everything. Police said an 18-year-old Cadillac man who fastened duct tape to the bottom of his shoes in an attempt to conceal the robbery of a northern Michigan business has been arrested.
Manistee County sheriff officials said the … Read more : Tale of the tape: Mich. robbery suspect tries to duck law by duct-taping shoes, rolls on self.

Police file public drunkenness charge against Pa. man seen trying to resuscitate roadkill

Police: Drunk Pa. man tried to revive dead opossum

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. – Police say they charged a Pennsylvania man with public drunkenness after he was seen trying to resuscitate a long-dead opossum along a highway.
State police Trooper Jamie Levier says several witnesses saw 55-year-old Donald Wolfe, of Brookville, near the animal Thursday along Route 36 in … Original article on : Police file public drunkenness charge against Pa. man seen trying to resuscitate roadkill.

Dog that chewed tires, tore bumper off Chattanooga police car sentenced to obedience classes

Dog that attacked police cars must attend classes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A pit bull mix in Tennessee has been sentenced to obedience training after his dogged attack on a local police car.
Winston didn’t bite anybody, but he mauled a Chattanooga police car in what might have been a confused attempt to take a bite out of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Dog that chewed tires, tore bumper off Chattanooga police car sentenced to obedience classes.

‘Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes’ wins UK prize for year’s oddest book title

Book mixing math and crochet wins UK ‘odd’ prize

LONDON – A book charting the frontier between handicrafts and geometry on Friday won Britain’s quirkiest literary award, the Diagram Prize for year’s oddest book title.
“Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes” by mathematician Daina Taimina beat runners-up “What Kind of Bean is This Chihuahua?” and “Collectible Spoons of …. Original source  : ‘Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes’ wins UK prize for year’s oddest book title.

Dog that attacked tenn. police cars ordered to attend obedience, canine good citizen classes

Dog that attacked police cars ordered to classes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A dog that attacked two Chattanooga police cars has been sentenced to obedience and canine good citizen classes. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported Winston, a mixed-breed, will also have to wear a tag that says he is “potentially dangerous.” The newspaper said a judge …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Beep, beep! You’re cornered: Wily coyote traverses Lower Manhattan, evades capture for 2 days

Wily coyote evades NYC police capture for 2 days

NEW YORK – A wily coyote evaded New York City police for two days before being nabbed in a parking garage. It was the fourth coyote sighting in Manhattan this year.
The animal first eluded police capture Wednesday near the Holland Tunnel. It was spotted Thursday afternoon on … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Beep, beep! You’re cornered: Wily coyote traverses Lower Manhattan, evades capture for 2 days.

Cheaper e-mail font? Wis. college says Century Gothic uses 30 pct. less printer ink than Arial

Wis. college says new e-mail font will save money

GREEN BAY, Wis. – A Wisconsin college has found a new way to cut costs with e-mail – by changing the font.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has switched the default font on its e-mail system from Arial to Century Gothic. It says that while the change sounds … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cheaper e-mail font? Wis. college says Century Gothic uses 30 pct. less printer ink than Arial.

Utah police nab suspected phone thief after he asks investigating officer for directions

Officer nabs alleged thief who asks for directions

OREM, Utah – Utah police say a man accused of stealing two phones from a convenience store was arrested when he flagged down the investigating officer and asked for directions.
Police say the officer noticed that John White matched the description a store clerk gave of the thief, and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

NYC public housing agency changes fake playground jungle-gym jail after neighbors complain

NYC housing agency changes playground’s fake jail

NEW YORK – Complaints have prompted New York City’s public housing authority to change a playground jungle gym made to resemble a jail.
Workers removed the word “jail” and fake bars on Wednesday from the Tompkins Houses jungle gym in Brooklyn.
Natasha Godley, who has a 6-year-old son, says she complained … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NYC public housing agency changes fake playground jungle-gym jail after neighbors complain.

Duchess the orangutan turns 50 at Phoenix Zoo; celebration includes cake, gifts

Duchess the orangutan turns 50 at Phoenix Zoo

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Zoo is used to hosting birthday parties, but this one was a little different.
Duchess the orangutan turned 50 on Saturday, and the zoo treated her to gifts, an ice cake filled with fruit and a rendition of “Happy Birthday” by hundreds of zoo visitors.
Her …. Read the original article  : here.