Couple wonders if their car took vacation after odometer jumps 724 miles at JFK lot

Mileage jump has couple wondering where car’s been

NEW YORK – A couple who left their car parked in a long-term lot near Kennedy Airport during a trip to California were trying to figure out what their car has been doing without them. Mimi and Ulrich Gunthart said their car odometer reading jumped by 724 miles …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Couple wonders if their car took vacation after odometer jumps 724 miles at JFK lot.

Louisiana pastor who shares name with wanted Texas criminal mistakenly arrested

Officer, that’s not me! Mistaken ID jails pastor

SHREVEPORT, La. – A series of unfortunate coincidences led to a case of mistaken identity that put a Louisiana minister behind bars for nearly eight hours. Gregory Jones, pastor at Eden Worship Center, was pulled over for speeding and arrested as a man wanted for violating parole in … Read : Louisiana pastor who shares name with wanted Texas criminal mistakenly arrested.

Police: Massachusetts shark sighting turns out to be joker’s fin made of foam, duct tape

Mass. police: Shark sighting a practical joke

SOMERSET, Mass. – A practical joker in Massachusetts has taken advantage of recent shark sightings and caused a scare with a fake fin.
Police say about 50 people were drawn to a Somerset, Mass., cove on Wednesday night after someone reported seeing a shark fin in the water. Police tell … Read more »».

Snake slithers into electrical box outside upstate NY hospital, causes 10-hour power outage

Snake in electrical box causes NY hospital outage

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – A snake slithered into a switch box outside a New York hospital, where it met its maker and caused a 10-hour power outage. Officials at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie say backup generators kicked on Tuesday afternoon when a common-variety snake got into the switch …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Snake slithers into electrical box outside upstate NY hospital, causes 10-hour power outage.

Pricey infrared camera falls off in-flight Ohio police helicopter, damages vehicles on ground

Ohio police chopper camera falls off, smashes cars

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A camera mounted to a police helicopter in Ohio fell off mid-flight, striking at least three vehicles in a parking lot.
No one on the ground was hurt when the infrared camera valued at roughly $100,000 came crashing down around noon Wednesday in Columbus. One vehicle … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pricey infrared camera falls off in-flight Ohio police helicopter, damages vehicles on ground.

Oregon police say 2 arrested for shoplifting among 60 officers at ‘Shop With a Cop’ day

2 arrested in Oregon at ‘Shop With a Cop’ day

PORTLAND, Ore. – Two men arrested in Oregon for shoplifting during a “Shop With a Cop” event for school children initially thought it was a bad time for stealing – with more than 60 uniformed officers on scene.
But Portland Sgt. Pete Simpson says the two gave … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oregon police say 2 arrested for shoplifting among 60 officers at ‘Shop With a Cop’ day.

A real tongue twister: 2 horses with opposite names make NJ race call a merry, marital mess

Tongue twist: NJ race call is merry, marital mess

OCEANPORT, N.J. – A pair of dueling horses left an announcer at a New Jersey racetrack sounding more like a confused husband.
Larry Collmus had noticed “Mywifenosevrything” and “Thewifedoesntknow” on the card for Sunday’s seventh race at Monmouth Park in Oceanport but he says he didn’t envision the … Read more : A real tongue twister: 2 horses with opposite names make NJ race call a merry, marital mess.

Make mine fried: State Fair of Texas announces 8 finalists for Big Tex Choice Awards

8 fried food finalists vie for Big Tex crown

DALLAS – Fried food fans looking to feast at this year’s State Fair of Texas will have to bring an ID along with their appetite.
Fair officials unveiled eight finalists in the Big Tex Choice Awards, including alcohol-laced fried goodies, Wednesday. Vendors at the fair that runs Sept. … Read more : Make mine fried: State Fair of Texas announces 8 finalists for Big Tex Choice Awards.

Colorado’s moon rock, turned over by former governor, to be unveiled at School of Mines

Colorado’s once-missing moon rock to be unveiled

GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado’s once missing moon rock is about to go on public display.
Gov. Bill Ritter and Colorado School of Mines president Bill Scoggins will unveil the rock Wednesday at the school in Golden, its new home.
The Nixon administration gave former Colorado Gov. John Vanderhoof the rock in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Colorado’s moon rock, turned over by former governor, to be unveiled at School of Mines.

Man with bullet in head only noticed being shot 4 years later when headaches started

Man shot in head felt bullet only 4 years later

BERLIN – A 35-year-old man who walked around for five years with a bullet lodged in the back of his head says he suspected for a while something was there but only went to doctors after he started getting headaches.
Robert Chojecki was partying on New Years … Original article on : Man with bullet in head only noticed being shot 4 years later when headaches started.

S.C. police say would-be restaurant burglar gets stuck for nearly 7 hours in grease vent

Police: Would-be burglar gets stuck in grease vent

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – A would-be burglar who tried to break into a South Carolina restaurant found himself in a tight and a greasy situation. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported a man tried to break into a North Charleston restaurant by climbing down a grease vent. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : S.C. police say would-be restaurant burglar gets stuck for nearly 7 hours in grease vent.

Arkansas police say 6 arrested after brawl, gunfire at baptism party

Cops: 6 arrested after gunfire at baptism party

FORT SMITH, Ark. – Police said a baptism party where some uninvited guests arrived turned into a brawl that resulted in gunfire. Police were dispatched to the Progressive Men’s Club at 2 a.m. Saturday after a caller reported gunfire. Witness Amy Manjarrez told Fort Smith television station KHBS … Read more »».

Pennsylvania police officer shoots coyote before it can attack colleague during traffic stop

Pa. officer shoots coyote headed for colleague

ALIQUIPPA, Pa. – A western Pennsylvania police officer said he was saved from a coyote attack when a fellow officer shot the animal as it was about to attack. Aliquippa Sgt. Douglas Edgell said he stopped a speeder just before 10 p.m. Friday and was standing outside his cruiser … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pennsylvania police officer shoots coyote before it can attack colleague during traffic stop.

Insurance investigator decides on cause of Ark. house fire: The dead plants did it

Insurance company: Flowers started Ark. house fire

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A fire that did $20,000 in damages to a northeast Arkansas home wasn’t caused by an electrical problem or burning food or arson, an insurance investigator concluded.
Instead, the dead plants did it, according to a report summary provided to the homeowner, Brian Duncan.
“The fire was …. Original article  : Insurance investigator decides on cause of Ark. house fire: The dead plants did it.

Miracle Baby Ella Rose Riehle Born On 8/9/10 at 11:12

CINCINNATI (GaeaTimes.com) — The baby Ella Rose Riehle has born into fame. But the reason for her fame would seem to be quite coincidental. She was born on Thursday August 9 at 11:12.
So it basically means that her birth would be noted like 8/9/10 at 11:12. Well her mother, Teri Riehler would never have … Read more : Miracle Baby Ella Rose Riehle Born On 8/9/10 at 11:12.

No kidding: Mo. man catches wandering goat whose exploits had been chronicled on Facebook

Mo. man nabs roaming goat with Facebook following

MEXICO, Mo. – A wandering Missouri goat whose exploits have been chronicled on a popular Facebook page has been captured. KXEO reported that a man named Mervin Beechy noticed the goat Tuesday afternoon while he was driving around the eastern Missouri town of Mexico.
Beechy fetched his trailer and … Original source on Gaea Times at : No kidding: Mo. man catches wandering goat whose exploits had been chronicled on Facebook.

Deputies: Victim buys his own phone online, deputies arrest man whose address is on package

Cell phone victim helps deputies recover property

MALIBU, Calif. – A man who bought a cell phone online, only to find it was the same one that was stolen from his car, tipped off California sheriff’s deputies, who arrested a man they believe broke into dozens of vehices.
Deputies arrested 28-year-old Neil Hefner and recovered 163 cell …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Deputies: Victim buys his own phone online, deputies arrest man whose address is on package.

Washington hiker accidentally shoots himself in the butt while moving gun to back pocket

Hiker accidentally shoots himself in the rear

WENATCHEE, Wash. – A hiker on Blewett Pass shot himself in the butt when he put a handgun in his back pocket. The Chelan County sheriff’s office said the 52-year-old Snohomish man had moved his .40-caliber handgun from its holster to his back pocket Saturday to see if that …. Source  : Washington hiker accidentally shoots himself in the butt while moving gun to back pocket.

Men lucky to be alive after driving underneath stalled semi truck towing flatbed

Men lucky to be alive after driving under semi

GETTYSBURG, S.D. – A South Dakota sheriff said two Minnesota men are lucky to be alive after they drove underneath a stalled semi truck towing a flatbed. Potter County Sheriff Alan McClain said he’s amazed the men were not decapitated.
McClain said the crash happened about five miles … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Men lucky to be alive after driving underneath stalled semi truck towing flatbed.

Ohio police say man named Frankenstein exhibits monstrous behavior while in police cruiser

Frankenstein cited over monstrous behavior in Ohio

CINCINNATI – Ohio police say a Toby Keith fan named Forrest Frankenstein threatened them and beat his head against a partition in their cruiser after his arrest.
The 39-year-old Frankenstein appeared Monday before a judge who asked why he “went crazy” at the Aug. 27 concert in Cincinnati. Frankenstein replied … Read more : Ohio police say man named Frankenstein exhibits monstrous behavior while in police cruiser.

Officials to inspect Atlanta zoo after venomous rattlesnake escapes; snake later killed

Atlanta zoo to be inspected after snake escape

ATLANTA – Georgia wildlife officials will inspect an Atlanta zoo after a venomous rattlesnake was able to escape and slither around a city neighborhood.
Zoo staff noticed the female tiger rattlesnake was missing during a routine check late Friday. The snake was found dead Monday after a nearby property …. Source  : Officials to inspect Atlanta zoo after venomous rattlesnake escapes; snake later killed.

Golfer’s off-target swing snags rock, sparks 12-acre blaze in Southern California

Golfer’s swing snags rock, sparks fire in S. Calif

IRVINE, Calif. – Forget “Fore!”
“Fire!” was the cry of the day for a golfer whose off-target swing sparked a 12-acre blaze in Southern California.
The golfer at the Shady Canyon Golf Course in Irvine landed a shot in the rough Saturday.
On his next swing, his club snagged a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Golfer’s off-target swing snags rock, sparks 12-acre blaze in Southern California.

No more Africa time: Nigerian federal government locks out snoozing employees over tardiness

Nigerian government locks out snoozing employees

ABUJA, Nigeria – Snoozing Nigerian federal employees who reported late to work have gotten a rude awakening.
As part of a push to end tardiness, a number of federal offices in the nation’s capital Abuja locked out hundreds of tardy workers Tuesday. The move is part of an ongoing government effort …. Read the original article  : here.

S.C. police say would-be restaurant burglar gets stuck for nearly 7 hours in grease vent

Police: Would-be burglar gets stuck in grease vent

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – A would-be burglar who tried to break into a South Carolina restaurant found himself in a tight and a greasy situation. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported a man tried to break into a North Charleston restaurant by climbing down a grease vent. … Read more : S.C. police say would-be restaurant burglar gets stuck for nearly 7 hours in grease vent.

Arkansas police say 6 arrested after brawl, gunfire at baptism party

Cops: 6 arrested after gunfire at baptism party

FORT SMITH, Ark. – Police said a baptism party where some uninvited guests arrived turned into a brawl that resulted in gunfire. Police were dispatched to the Progressive Men’s Club at 2 a.m. Saturday after a caller reported gunfire. Witness Amy Manjarrez told Fort Smith television station KHBS …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Arkansas police say 6 arrested after brawl, gunfire at baptism party.

Pennsylvania police officer shoots coyote before it can attack colleague during traffic stop

Pa. officer shoots coyote headed for colleague

ALIQUIPPA, Pa. – A western Pennsylvania police officer said he was saved from a coyote attack when a fellow officer shot the animal as it was about to attack. Aliquippa Sgt. Douglas Edgell said he stopped a speeder just before 10 p.m. Friday and was standing outside his cruiser …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Couple wonders if their car took vacation after odometer jumps 724 miles at JFK lot

Mileage jump has couple wondering where car’s been

NEW YORK – A couple who left their car parked in a long-term lot near Kennedy Airport during a trip to California were trying to figure out what their car has been doing without them. Mimi and Ulrich Gunthart said their car odometer reading jumped by 724 miles … Read : Couple wonders if their car took vacation after odometer jumps 724 miles at JFK lot.

Louisiana pastor who shares name with wanted Texas criminal mistakenly arrested

Officer, that’s not me! Mistaken ID jails pastor

SHREVEPORT, La. – A series of unfortunate coincidences led to a case of mistaken identity that put a Louisiana minister behind bars for nearly eight hours. Gregory Jones, pastor at Eden Worship Center, was pulled over for speeding and arrested as a man wanted for violating parole in …. Source  : Louisiana pastor who shares name with wanted Texas criminal mistakenly arrested.

Goat wandering around Missouri town gets Facebook page, attention from animal control officers

Wandering goat in Missouri gets Facebook fan page

MEXICO, Mo. – A goat that has been wandering around the eastern Missouri town of Mexico has gained enough attention to have his own Facebook page. But animal control officers are not amused. KXEO reported that the goat was first seen by a motorist on Saturday near an … Original source on Gaea Times at : Goat wandering around Missouri town gets Facebook page, attention from animal control officers.

La. police arrest suspected ‘Brownie Bandit’ with a bag full of treats in a bakery

Alleged ‘Brownie Bandit’ nabbed with bag of treats

GONZALES, La. – Police arrested the suspected ‘Brownie Bandit,’ a man accused of repeatedly breaking into a bakery, stealing freshly baked brownies and leaving behind crumbs and broken windows. Gonzales police said Jamon J. Simoneaux, 18, had a bag full of brownies when he was arrested Thursday in …. Source  : La. police arrest suspected ‘Brownie Bandit’ with a bag full of treats in a bakery.

Cops arrest 70-year-old yard sale shopper for allegedly hitting another man with cornbread pan

Yard sale patron allegedly hits man with pan

SONORA, Calif. – A 70-year-old yard sale shopper is facing charges after things apparently got a bit out of hand at a yard sale. Tuolumne County authorities said Jon Joslin was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly hit another man over the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cops arrest 70-year-old yard sale shopper for allegedly hitting another man with cornbread pan.

Homeless man calls 911 from hot tub, asks for towels, hug, hot chocolate

Homeless man calls 911 from hot tub, seeks cocoa

BEAVERTON, Ore. – A homeless man who called 911 from the hot tub of a suburban Portland home and asked for towels, hot chocolate and a hug got arrested for trespassing instead.
Beaverton police say Mark Eskelsen called 911 from his cell phone, identified himself as “the sheriff … Read : Homeless man calls 911 from hot tub, asks for towels, hug, hot chocolate.

Person familiar with situation: NFL players’ union looking into rookie trades made by 4 teams

AP source: Union looking into NFL rookie trades

WASHINGTON – The NFL players’ union is looking into whether trades made by four teams this week are attempts to avoid paying money into a rookie pool, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the union … Read : Person familiar with situation: NFL players’ union looking into rookie trades made by 4 teams.

Police say man accused of vending machine thefts jumps in dump truck and leads hour-long chase

Police say man leads hour-long chase in dump truck

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Police said a 37-year-old man driving a dump truck led them on an hour-long chase over roads, rails and yards in the Syracuse area that ended with the suspect being shot. The Onondaga County Sheriff said Stanley Lostumbo jumped into a dump truck Tuesday …. Original article  : Police say man accused of vending machine thefts jumps in dump truck and leads hour-long chase.

Oops: Cell phone left in weekend Alabama home burglary leads to arrest of teenager

Cell phone left in Ala. burglary leads to arrest

RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – Police investigating a home burglary in Russellville found a surprising clue – a cell phone that got left behind. Franklin County District Attorney Joey Rushing said the phone was left near where a computer was taken in the weekend burglary. Investigators began calling some …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Push comes to shove: W.Va. county eliminating swing sets from elementary school playgrounds

Swing sets removed at some W.Va. schools
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Elementary school playgrounds in one West Virginia county are losing their swing sets.

Swings are being removed from Cabell County schools in southern West Virginia in part because of lawsuits over injuries.
Cabell County schools safety manager Tim Stewart said Wednesday that a lot of parents are accusing …. Original source  : Push comes to shove: W.Va. county eliminating swing sets from elementary school playgrounds.

Conn. driver falls out of car on I-95; Dodge travels 0.2 more miles before crashing into pole

Conn. driver falls from car on I-95, Dodge goes on

DARIEN, Conn. – Connecticut State Police say a man fell out of his car onto Interstate 95 and watched his vehicle drive on for about two-tenths of a mile before it crashed into a pole. Troopers said they’re not sure why 51-year-old Robert Craig of Killingworth … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Conn. driver falls out of car on I-95; Dodge travels 0.2 more miles before crashing into pole.

Goats rescued after spending nearly 2 days on thin ledge of railway bridge above Mont. highway

Goats rescued after 2 days on 6-inch ledge in Mont

HELENA, Mont. – Two young goats wandered onto the thin ledge of a railroad bridge and spent nearly two days high above the ground until rescuers in a towering cherry picker plucked them from their perch, hungry but safe.
The rescue occurred Wednesday 60 feet above a …. Source article  : Goats rescued after spending nearly 2 days on thin ledge of railway bridge above Mont. highway.

Goats rescued after 2 days on 6-inch ledge of rail bridge 60 feet above Mont. roadway

Goats rescued after 2 days on Mont. rail bridge

HELENA, Mont. – Two young goats were rescued after spending two days stranded on the six-inch ledge of a railroad bridge 60 feet above a road in southern Montana.
Rimrock Humane Society president Sandy Church says it’s not clear how the animals got onto the bridge between Billings … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Goats rescued after 2 days on 6-inch ledge of rail bridge 60 feet above Mont. roadway.

Wyoming troopers think baggie found during traffic stop has drugs; it’s cremated ashes instead

Wyo. troopers examine human ashes in traffic stop

FARSON, Wyo. – The powdery substance that Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers found in a zip-close bag during a recent traffic stop didn’t turn out to be drugs after all.
Sgt. Stephen Townsend of the patrol says then when troopers pulled over two men in a car Wednesday, they found … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wyoming troopers think baggie found during traffic stop has drugs; it’s cremated ashes instead.

Thomas Magill: Man who Lives after Tumbling Down 39th Floor

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — An usual suicide attempt turns out to be an unusual miraculous survival story.
Reportedly, Thomas jumped down the west side building only to crash through the windshield of sports wheel but some how he survived. Though he suffered severe injuries and is undergoing critical surgery, probably for his broken legs. Nothing apart [..] Read the original article: here.

Ohio woman getting used to impatient babies after giving birth a 2nd time on drive to hospital

For 2nd time, Ohio woman gives birth in vehicle

BETHEL, Ohio – For a second time, an Ohio woman has given birth to a baby who couldn’t wait and arrived on the drive to the hospital.
Christina Schuler’s 8-pound, 11-ounce son was born Tuesday in the front seat of the family’s pickup truck. Her husband pulled over … Read more : Ohio woman getting used to impatient babies after giving birth a 2nd time on drive to hospital.

Want your ‘Bad Romance’? Towering carillon chimes Lady Gaga hit across Iowa State campus

Iowa State carillon lets Lady Gaga hit chime

AMES, Iowa – An Iowa State University music professor says the Lady Gaga club anthem “Bad Romance” translates better than you might think into the 110-foot-tall, organ-like instrument known as a carillon.
Video of the pop hit chiming across Iowa State’s aim campus has racked up hundreds of thousands …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Want your ‘Bad Romance’? Towering carillon chimes Lady Gaga hit across Iowa State campus.

Collection box at Albuquerque Goodwill turns up pistols, grenade, marijuana

NM Goodwill collection box turns up inert grenade

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Just in case it wasn’t clear: Weapons and drugs don’t make good charitable donations.
Albuquerque police briefly evacuated a Goodwill store Thursday after someone left a pistol, ammunition, a grenade and some marijuana in a collection box.
Police spokeswoman Nadine Hamby says the police bomb squad took …. Source article  : Collection box at Albuquerque Goodwill turns up pistols, grenade, marijuana.

Helena teen looking to buy pot pushes wrong number on phone, accidentally texts sheriff

Helena teen accidentally texts sheriff to buy pot

HELENA, Mont. – General rule of thumb: when looking to buy marijuana, don’t text the sheriff.
Authorities say a Helena teen sent out a text message last week in search of pot, but instead of contacting the drug dealer, he hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent the message …. Read the original article  : here.

Michigan man gathering sweet corn for the family freezer confronted by alligator

Mich. man gathering corn confronted by alligator

BURR OAK, Mich. – A man gathering sweet corn in southern Michigan is the latest to have an unexpected encounter with an alligator. The animals have been showing up far north of their traditional habitats this summer. Jeff Adamski of Burr Oak said he was picking corn near the … Read more »».

Plumbers help Tennessee newlyweds find rings after cat bats them into the toilet

Plumbers help Tenn. newlyweds find flushed rings

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Diane Buckalew said she felt sick when she woke up and realized two rings she’d left on the bathroom counter the night before were gone. She and husband Carl, married in Las Vegas a month ago, realized Thursday their cat Jinxe had batted into the toilet … Original source on Gaea Times at : Plumbers help Tennessee newlyweds find rings after cat bats them into the toilet.

Students, alumni say Drake University’s ‘D+’ campaign logo is an embarrassing failure

Drake University’s ‘D+’ logo earns failing grade

DES MOINES, Iowa – A “D+” campaign logo aimed at encouraging recruitment at Drake University is getting a failing grade from some faculty, students and alumni.
They say the logo is offensive, embarrassing and tarnishes the Des Moines university’s reputation.
Drake spokesman Tom Delahunt says school leaders consider any reaction a … Read : Students, alumni say Drake University’s ‘D+’ campaign logo is an embarrassing failure.

Montana teen looking to buy pot pushes wrong number on phone, accidentally texts sheriff

Montana teen accidentally texts sheriff to buy pot

HELENA, Mont. – General rule of thumb: when looking to buy marijuana, don’t text the sheriff. Authorities said a Helena teen hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent a message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, saying “Hey Dawg, do you have a $20 I can …. Source article  : Montana teen looking to buy pot pushes wrong number on phone, accidentally texts sheriff.

Police say drunk Pa. woman zaps herself, brother with stun gun in spat

Police: Pa. woman zaps self, brother with stun gun

NORTH EAST, Pa. – Police said an Erie-area woman somehow managed to zap both herself and her brother with a stun gun during a drunken dispute. Darlene Newara, 45, will have a hearing Oct. 18 on charges including driving under the influence, disorderly conduct for fighting, and …. Original article  : Police say drunk Pa. woman zaps herself, brother with stun gun in spat.

Nevada gubernatorial candidate suggests filling state coffers by letting drivers pay to speed

Nevada candidate touts speedy fix to budget crisis

CARSON CITY, Nev. – One Nevada gubernatorial hopeful sees a speedy fix to Nevada’s budget crisis.
Nonpartisan candidate Eugene “Gino” DiSimone believes people would pay for the privilege to drive up to 90 mph on designated highways – and fill the state’s depleted coffers.
DiSimone calls his idea the “free … Read : Nevada gubernatorial candidate suggests filling state coffers by letting drivers pay to speed.