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A GameStop patron was reportedly attacked by one customer and stabbed by another when he confronted one of them for reportedly trying to cut in line to purchase Pokémon cards.

Pokémon, which was introduced to the public in 1996, is lauded as “the world’s highest-grossing media franchise.” Some of the activities in the franchise are a game using trading cards, an animated television series, and movies. Cards for the role-playing game are sold at many retailers, including video game stores. According to reports, on the morning of July 5, two individuals waiting in line to buy cards at a GameStop in Colma, California, were involved in a violent incident involving another customer.

A man was waiting in line when a 49-year-old reportedly tried to cut in front of him. He confronted him, and after a heated exchange, things got physical. The alleged line cutter reportedly grabbed a nearby mason jar and hit the man over the head, causing the glass to break. A 27-year-old man who was also in line allegedly grabbed a piece of the shattered jar and used it to cut and stab the alleged victim multiple times. When the authorities arrived, they collected pictures and license plate numbers of the cars the suspects left in.

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The authorities arrested a North Dakota teenager who they believed was using the internet to find young children to babysit so he could have sexual relations with them.

According to reports, the adoptive father of a 16-year-old who was in the custody of Cass County Social Services in Mandan recently called the authorities when he found out his younger child had received pornographic images on his cell phone. The dad reported that he believed his adopted son was the sender, and the police opened an investigation.

When they accessed and reviewed the alleged offending teen’s internet usage, the authorities reportedly discovered that he was connected with multiple babysitting groups on Facebook where he offered to sit for children between the ages of 4 and 8. He allegedly made it known that he was predominantly interested in babysitting for little girls, but would consider little boys as well. His browser history reportedly showed a lot of searches related to ways to prevent getting caught when grooming youngsters for sexual purposes. In addition to the alleged internet material, it was reported that he had a computer directory containing videos with grooming instructions, hundreds of photographs and videos of children, and pictures of a 6-year-old girl that they believed he made.

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A woman in Tennessee ended up behind bars after allegedly attempting to evict a family from an apartment by setting off multiple bug bombs while they were inside the dwelling with their youngster.

According to reports, on July 2, a woman with tenants in her apartment tried to shorten the sometimes lengthy and complicated eviction process. The family living in the unit has a 4-year-old child, and her alleged methods disregarded the health and safety of those inside.

The woman had reportedly previously tried to get the family to move out, and when they refused, she reached out to the police to see if they could help her with her dilemma. The officers told her there was nothing they could do to assist her, but they let her know there was a specific civil process she needed to follow if she wanted to carry out an eviction. She was reportedly unsatisfied with her option and allegedly made her way to a local store where she was said to have purchased several bug bomb foggers.

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An 80-year-old woman is facing charges after she reportedly crashed into someone’s vehicle and slapped the driver across the face during an altercation in a parking lot.

On the afternoon of June 30, a woman with a passenger in her car was driving through the parking lot of a Walmart in Apopka, Florida. When she stopped to check her GPS, her car was blocking someone who was trying to back out of their spot, and they accidentally struck the woman’s vehicle. The driver, who was reportedly angry about the incident, got out of her car and went up to the woman whose vehicle was hit.

According to reports, the 80-year-old woman became aggressive and foul-mouthed, in addition to refusing to trade insurance information with the other driver. Since they were having trouble reaching an acceptable resolution, the driver started walking back to her vehicle. The situation escalated when the other woman stopped her and allegedly slapped her across the face. The woman also reportedly grabbed the alleged victim’s cell phone and threw it across the street.

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A Burger King employee was arrested after being accused of placing a hidden camera in the bathroom at a Home Depot and spraying the alleged victim with pepper spray.

Late in the morning on May 14, an individual later identified as a 23-year-old man who works at a Burger King in Homestead was reportedly in the restroom at a Home Depot located next door to the fast-food restaurant. According to reports, an individual went into the bathroom and spotted a man who wasn’t wearing any clothing. When he went into the stall to use the facilities, he saw what looked like a camera on a cell phone pointed at him and believed the nude man was trying to record him. The alleged victim got the Home Depot manager and told them that the perpetrator was still in the bathroom. When he came out, he was reportedly holding a can of pepper spray and used it on the alleged victim before leaving.

The authorities were notified, and between the statements given by those involved and surveillance video, they believed the culprit was the Burger King employee. On June 30, the man was arrested at his residence and initially taken to the Miami-Dade South District Station. He refused to talk to the authorities, and things went further south when he reportedly bit a deputy twice on the arm. The suspect was evaluated at a local hospital, and afterwards, he was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. He is facing preliminary charges for one count of video voyeurism and one count of battery. The following day, he was released on a $12,650 bond. For the time being, he will be on house arrest.

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A teenage runaway in southwestern Florida is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence in a car he stole that was registered to his father.

Just after 5:00 am on June 27, a Nissan Sentra was seen in the parking lot at a McDonald’s in Cape Coral. The juvenile in the driver’s seat was believed to be a 15-year-old, and five of his friends were riding as passengers. The driver was reported as a runaway, and someone called the authorities to let them know where he was. Officers from the Cape Coral Police Department went to the location to investigate.

When they arrived, the police reported that they had spotted a vehicle matching the description of the one the individual had called about. They tried to get the driver to pull over, but he allegedly ignored the officer and continued driving until they reached the parking lot of a nearby Walgreens. The vehicle crashed into the side of the building, and the driver was identified as a teenager who had reportedly run away from home.

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A woman in San Francisco who was walking to her residence escaped from a man who called himself a pimp when she was reportedly grabbed by him in a purported attempt to force her into prostitution.

Just after 10:00 PM on May 30, a woman was heading for her San Francisco home on foot when she was reportedly approached by a man she did not know. He allegedly identified himself as a pimp. Additionally, he reportedly told her he had a gun and would not hesitate to use it if she did not cooperate. According to the woman’s statement, the alleged assailant grabbed her breasts and tried to touch her privates during the encounter.

Events took a turn when the alleged victim fought back and struck the suspect with an energy drink can, and she began physically attacking him until he fled. The authorities were notified, and they opened an investigation. The woman assisted by identifying the individual she believed was responsible.

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A woman in Utah was arrested for causing mayhem at a gas station after she allegedly used an accelerant to set her boyfriend and his vehicle on fire.

On June 27, a 23-year-old woman and her boyfriend were in the man’s vehicle at a 7-Eleven gas station located in Midvale. They appeared to be having a verbal disagreement that allegedly turned violent. Others in the vicinity reportedly saw the woman spark what they believed was a lighter before the man got out with his clothing on fire. The car was also ignited. The woman reportedly left the scene immediately.

Officers from the Unified Police Department showed up to investigate, and they collected the video recorded from the surveillance camera and reviewed the footage to see what it captured. They reported that they saw what appeared to be a woman igniting a man’s clothing and vehicle after pouring something on them. As reported by witnesses, with his clothing and car ablaze, the man began running around until someone approached and put out the flames with a fire extinguisher.

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A marijuana grower in Rhode Island whose grow site license was reportedly placed on a temporary hold was allegedly caught with an estimated 250 pounds of pot in the back of a U-Haul truck.

According to reports, a 44-year-old man from Brooklyn, New York, was a marijuana cultivator at a site in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. The grow site was previously reported as being licensed, but it was placed on an administrative hold due to violations, and those involved were prohibited from proceeding with their operation at the location. The man was reportedly at the site with a U-Haul, and a large-scale destruction of the marijuana was scheduled for that day. When the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission arrived, they spotted the U-Haul, and the grower was allegedly seen putting what looked like a large amount of marijuana in the back. They called the authorities to report the situation, and the police began investigating.

Law enforcement found what was believed to be the U-Haul the man was driving, but when they checked, they learned he was no longer in the truck. There was a wooded area next to the spot where the vehicle was ditched, and the police suspected it was where the man was hiding. A K9 unit was deployed, and the dog led its partner to a man identified as the suspect.

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A Florida man was arrested after allegedly robbing the bank where he has an account by giving the teller a note that said he would blow up the bank if the authorities were notified.

Around 9:00 AM on June 26, a man reportedly walked into the Truist Bank in Page Field Commons. According to reports, he was recognized by employees as someone who regularly visits the location. He reportedly walked up to one of the tellers and slid a note across the counter that said he had explosives and a firearm. He allegedly threatened to blow up the building if she notified the police about his purported demand for money instead of silently complying. After collecting the cash, the suspect fled in a vehicle being driven by a woman.

According to reports, Lee County Sheriff’s deputies and local police used drones and K9s to search for the man, and about an hour later, they located the vehicle in which they believed he left the bank. When they initiated a traffic stop, the driver pulled over without incident, but the man reportedly ran out of the car. The driver, identified as a 45-year-old woman, and the man, age 44, were caught in a short foot chase. They were both listed as Ft Myers residents.

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