After a man reportedly fought with staff over wearing a mask at a restaurant in Los Angeles, he allegedly pulled out a gun and demanded they hand over all of their cooked chickens. Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles, founded in 1975, “is best known, as the name states, for…
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Unmistakable Florida Man Tried to Use 911 as Taxi Service
A suspect with a forehead tattoo that strongly suggests he is a Florida man was arrested after allegedly abusing the 911 system by requesting rides for personal trips. 22-year-old Matthew Kyle Leatham hails from New Port Richey. He is employed as a cook in a local restaurant, and he has…
Treatment Center Owner Charged for Trafficking Drugs
The owner of an addiction treatment center in Kansas is facing charges after he was allegedly found with a large stash of drugs, in addition to other items causing the authorities to assert that he is involved in trafficking. 44-year-old Trevor J. Robinson lives and works in Olathe. He is…
Woman Held Captive and Viciously Tortured for Days
A Louisiana woman was reportedly kidnapped, raped, and had to endure several forms of physical abuse for four days while locked inside her alleged captor’s closet. 57-year-old Darryl Vinson is from Marrero, and he currently has a home in Gretna. On January 25, Vinson allegedly brought home an unwilling house…
Cops Think Something Smells Funny When Man Claims Heroin is Laxative
A Florida man with a prior felony drug conviction allegedly tried to explain that the heroin the police reportedly found in his car was chocolate laxative. 29-year-old Steven Coplen resides in Crestview, Florida. He was released in May after serving a prison term for theft and drug charges. Around 3:30…
Police Smoke Out Illegal Pot Grow During Burglary Bust
The authorities allegedly uncovered a large illegal marijuana grow site when responding to a call for help after eight people reportedly burglarized the home. Around 12:30 am on January 27, a couple who live in a house in Menifee, California called the authorities to report a possible burglary being committed…
Man Pulled Gun During Meltdown Over Missing Cheese
The patron of a New Mexico McDonald’s allegedly pointed a pistol at a drive-thru employee when he was reportedly dissatisfied with his incorrect order. 25-year-old Estevan Gonzalez reportedly frequents a McDonald’s in Albuquerque, and the man has a good rapport with the workers in the establishment. On January 7, Gonzalez…
Safeway Employee was Victim of Racially Induced Attacked
An Oregon man is facing charges after he allegedly physically assaulted a woman working at Safeway after making several racist comments to her. Last week, a woman employed at a NE Portland Safeway store was taking her break outside of the establishment. While the Black woman was hanging out, a…
Cops Throw the Book at Author for Horrific Child Abuse
A children’s book author and her husband who allegedly subjected their adopted children to devastating long-term abuse were taken into custody in Seminole County. Joseph and Jennifer Wolfthal have a home in Casselberry with their 9-year-old boy and two girls, ages 8 and 11. The Wolfthals adopted all three children…
Fire Captain and Paramedic Stole Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
The Polk County Fire Rescue Captain, along with one of their paramedics, are facing charges for allegedly swiping doses of COVID-19 vaccinations that were intended for first responders. 31-year-old Joshua Colon worked as a paramedic for the Polk County Fire Rescue. Last year, he was the “Paramedic of the Year.”…