A Florida man was arrested after people reported him to the police when they allegedly saw him dropping a child head-first from a second-story balcony to scare him. According to its website, the Sandalwood Beach Resort offers guests a “tropical paradise of flowers, palm trees, pelicans, parrots, dolphins, and spectacular…
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Shoplifter Bought Magnet to Remove Security Tags from Items
A Florida woman was arrested after allegedly purchasing a magnet to assist her in stealing from a retail store in the mall by using it to remove security devices from the clothing and merchandise. Just before midnight on June 27, an officer with the Clearwater Police Department pulled over a…
11-Year-Old Set 2 Homes on Fire with Errant Firework
A Long Island dad is facing charges after he was accused of causing two houses to catch on fire when he allegedly instructed his 11-year-old son to light off a firework. Accidents involving fireworks are a common hazard of Independence Day celebrations, and this year was no exception. A notable…
Man Arrested After Trying to Withdraw Penny from Bank
A Florida man without permanent residency is facing a felony charge after allegedly trying to rob a Sumter County bank for a penny. On the afternoon of June 29, a man went into a Chase Bank located in Lady Lake. He reportedly retrieved a withdrawal slip and filled it out…
Victim used Pocketknife to Stab Man During Attack
An Iowa man was arrested after being stabbed by a woman with a pocketknife who was reportedly trying to get away from him while he allegedly violently attacked her. Late in the afternoon on July 1, a woman was at her desk using her computer in a Dubuque apartment while…
Injured Elderly Woman Found in Home with 20 Feral Wolf Dogs
A North Carolina man was arrested following an investigation into his allegedly deplorable living conditions involving an injured elderly woman and over 40 wolf-hybrid dogs. At the beginning of June, deputies from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into a case of alleged animal cruelty and domestic elderly…
Walmart Delivery Drone Shot by Wary Man
A Florida man was arrested after reportedly misidentifying and shooting at a Walmart delivery drone because he allegedly believed it was a surveillance drone. On the afternoon of June 26, a Walmart store in Clermont was testing a new drone delivery system in a local residential neighborhood. Agents from the…
Running Back Ollie Gordon II Arrested for DUI
Oklahoma State Cowboys star running back Ollie Gordon II was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol last weekend when the police found two open containers in his vehicle during a traffic stop. 20-year-old Ollie Gordon II began his trek to fame in 2020 when he was dubbed Male…
Intoxicated 14-Year-Old Hid in Freezer During Police Chase
The authorities reported that a 14-year-old boy may face charges after allegedly driving under the influence and leading them on a chase which ended when he hid inside of an outdoor freezer. On June 28, an officer from the Kent Police Department was patrolling when they reportedly saw a vehicle…
Armed Man Stole Cash and Car from Taco Bell
An Indiana man was arrested and jailed on over a dozen charges after allegedly robbing a fast-food restaurant at gunpoint, stealing a vehicle from the parking lot, leading the police on a chase, and illegally firing a gun. Early in the morning on June 30, employees at a Taco Bell…