A Florida woman was accused of trying to sell stolen jewelry to several establishments, including a ring reportedly brought back to the jewelry store from which it had allegedly been stolen. 47-year-old Alice Laverne Henry lives in Lake Wales, Florida. On the morning of September 28, Henry reportedly went to…
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Wandering Dementia Patient Jailed for Old DUI Warrant
A Florida woman with dementia spent nearly a week in jail after police found the septuagenarian wandering blocks from her nursing home and reportedly discovered she had a warrant out for her arrest from 10 years ago. 74-year-old Gwen Donahue resides in a Dade County nursing home, and her daughter…
Portland Officer Pepper Sprayed by Local
An Oregon man is facing several felony charges after allegedly busting his way into a police car and assaulting an officer with pepper spray. Just after 9:30 am on October 4, a Portland Police Bureau officer was downtown and seated in his parked patrol car while attending to paperwork. While…
Suspect Gave Substandard Meth to Sheriff’s Deputy
A Florida woman who was reportedly unhappy with the quality of her drug purchase was arrested and charged after allegedly giving the substance to a deputy. Beth Ann Franchak is a 52-year-old woman who lives in a condominium in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. On October 1, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s…
Suspect Posing as Federal Agent Pulled Rank on Police
A man is facing many charges after allegedly getting drunk and threatening the life of an elderly relative, as well as trying to intimidate the responding authorities by reportedly pretending he was a federal agent. 52-year-old George L. Fusco is a former resident of Brookville, Pennsylvania, who worked in the…
Hit-and-Run by Drunk Dad with Baby on Board
An Oklahoma father was arrested after allegedly causing an accident and fleeing the scene while driving under the influence of alcohol with his infant in the vehicle. Stephon Hadley was reportedly traveling in his vehicle in Owasso with his infant in the back seat. During their trip, Hadley allegedly slammed…
Man Arrested for Blade Battery over Best Milk
When a man and his cousin got into a dispute about whether almond milk or cow’s milk was better, he allegedly used a pocket knife to stab his relative when the fight turned physical. Around 2:00 pm on September 27, Justin Garcia was hanging out with his cousin inside a…
Suspect Slapped Girlfriend with Slice of Pizza
When a man reportedly became angered after his girlfriend tossed his pizza in the garbage, he allegedly struck her with a piece of the pie before the woman reached the receptacle. On the evening of September 23, 59-year-old Sean Metcalf was spending time with his 51-year-old girlfriend in an apartment…
Soda, Candy, and Cash Used in Sex Trafficking Scheme
A Florida man accused of having sexual encounters with a teenage girl allegedly used snacks and $150 as an offering when unknowingly interacting with an undercover agent during a sting operation. Gregory Thomas Garcia is a 34-year-old man who resides in Orange Park. As reported by the authorities, Garcia began…
Thief Struck Cop with Bible and Soiled Self During Arrest
When police interacted with a Florida man regarding a reported burglary, he allegedly struck one of them with a Bible and pooped his pants while being detained. Just after 12:00 PM on September 22, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department was notified about a possible burglary that happened at a home…