A New York landlord was arrested after he allegedly performed an illegal eviction by kidnapping two tenants at gunpoint and leaving them tied up in a secluded cemetery. 48-year-old Shawn Douglas lives in Albany in one of the units at the Grandview Terrance. Douglas has been the owner of the…
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Man Driving 120 MPH Blamed Song Lyrics for Speed
When an officer clocked a motorist at 120 MPH, the alleged lead-footed driver reportedly explained that the title of the song on the radio helped determine his driving speed. Around 7:30 pm on February 20, 21-year-old Richard Lee Ortecho and a female passenger were reportedly traveling down Interstate 95 in…
Nursing Home RN Swiped Deceased Man’s Credit Card
An Illinois registered nurse previously employed at a nursing home has been arrested for allegedly charging nearly $2,000 to a credit card that she reportedly took from a patient that passed away. The Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur hired a 47-year-old RN who spent nearly half a year trying…
Septuagenarian Caught Masturbating Outside His Home
A 77-year-old man who allegedly makes a habit of masturbating outdoors and in full view of his neighbors was arrested for his reportedly indecent behavior. Lawrence Cox and his wife have a home in Anthony, Florida. According to the Coxs’ neighbors, Lawrence tends to walk outside of his home where…
Teen Strangled Girlfriend for Slow Delivery of Inhaler
A Florida teenager was arrested after he allegedly attacked and choked his girlfriend because he believed she took too long to bring an inhaler to his home. 19-year-old Tyrese Bonner lives in Ocala, and he has been with his long-term girlfriend for approximately three years. The couple does not reside…
Reserve Officer Tried to Sic K9 on Police During DUI Arrest
An off-duty Washington reserve officer accused of driving under the influence while operating a stolen police car allegedly resisted arrest and tried to summon his K9 to attack. 49-year-old Shane Jones was a deputy with the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office for 17-years before he retired from his position. In November,…
“Dance Moms” Instructor Pleaded Not Guilty to Sex Abuse
A Florida man who was a dance instructor that appeared on the television show “Dance Moms” was charged with several felonies for allegations that he had sexual relations with some of his underage students. 25-year-old Kevin Cosculluela is a resident of Windermere, Florida. Cosculluela was an instructor for young dancers…
Lonely Shopper Caught Masturbating at Walmart
A Colorado man was arrested after the police alleged that he was pleasuring himself in the view of patrons in a Florida Walmart parking. On the afternoon of February 17, a woman was parking her car so she could shop at the Walmart in Vero Beach. As she got out…
Cops Neutered Suspect’s Interstate Puppy Theft Scam
A man in Virginia was arrested for accusations of writing bad checks in several states on the East coast for the purchase of French bulldog puppies. In early February, a man in Miles Township who was selling two French bulldogs received a call from someone that identified themselves as a…
Men Faked Being Federal Agents to Avoid Donning Face Masks
Two men staying at a hotel in Southern Florida allegedly claimed they were U.S. marshals and said they would detain the staff if they insisted on harassing them over wearing face masks. Last week, 53-year-old Walter Wayne Brown Jr. and 81-year-old Gary Brummett were visiting the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort…