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Published on: February 27, 2024

Disabled Man on Conditional Release Arrested for Similar Crime

A man out of jail on conditional release for charges related to an incident with his ex-girlfriend was arrested for many charges after allegedly breaking into her home and snatching her purse from her.

In 2021, after a particularly problematic breakup, a man in Gainesville, Florida, had an interaction with his ex that led to criminal charges for robbery by sudden snatching. The woman accused him of getting in her car without permission and stealing her car keys twice, in addition to grabbing her by the throat. When he went to court, it was determined that he needed outpatient mental health treatment so he would be seen as having the competency to go through the legal process. He was ordered to live with a family member by being monitored by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and he was barred from having any contact with the alleged victim.

On the morning of February 23, the man allegedly went to his ex-girlfriend’s residence and walked in. The woman was home at the time, and he allegedly grabbed her purse, which she was holding at the time, and caused the strap to break. She told him to get out, and she notified the authorities.

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Published on: January 5, 2022

Home Break-In Attempt Led Police to Suspected Drug Dealer

by Staycie R. Sena

When the authorities checked out a report about an attempted break-in at a residence, the suspect was found with several items that led the police to believe he was dealing drugs.

25-year-old Samuel Jones resides in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Just before midnight on December 27, State Troopers went to a home after someone called and reported that they believed someone was trying to force their way into the dwelling.

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Published on: December 3, 2020

Burglar took Esteemed Ukulele While Owner was Home

by Staycie R. Sena

An alleged thief in Hawaii was arrested after reportedly illegally entering a home and stealing a valued ukulele while the owner was feet away from the door.

Aulii Mitchell resides in Kailua, where he feels he can leave his door and windows unlocked without fear of a break-in.

On Thanksgiving Day, Mitchell, who is a Kumu Hula, which means he is skilled in teaching the art of Hula, had a student at his residence.

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Published on: November 24, 2020

Man Caught Defiling Trees in Stranger’s Yard

by Staycie R. Sena

A man from Newington is facing charges after he was allegedly caught rubbing his privates against trees in the backyard of a private residence.

36-year-old John Edward Fignar was reportedly wandering around outside in a residential neighborhood while partially clothed around 3:00 pm on November 12.

When a resident noticed someone in their yard, they were reportedly greeted by the sight of Fignar treating their trees in an allegedly disturbing manner.

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Published on: August 29, 2019

Getaway Car Stolen While Thief Robbed Store

by Staycie R. Sena

A man who left his truck parked and unattended while he allegedly robbed a store returned to his vehicle to find that it was in the midst of being stolen.

Washington resident William Kelley left his Chevy pickup truck parked in a near-empty lot in Kennewick early in the morning on August 25, and he left the keys inside on the seat.

42-year-old Kelley walked out of the parking lot for a bit, and upon his return, he saw someone placing a bicycle in the bed of his vehicle before climbing into the driver’s seat.

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Published on: April 23, 2018

Woman Comes Home and Discovers Burglar Snacking in Bathtub

by Staycie R. Sena

After work on the evening of April 17, a woman entered her home to find a stranger bathing in her tub and eating cheese curls.

29-year-old Evelyn Elaine Washington of Monroe, Louisiana, reportedly entered a home without permission and shed her clothing before drawing herself a bath and climbing in. She also allegedly helped herself to a plate of food that belonged to the person residing in the home.

Around 5:00 p.m. the occupant returned home from work and stumbled upon Washington in the tub in the nude. The woman reportedly witnessed Washington consuming Cheetos while soaking in the water, with a plate of food resting on the toilet in reach of the bath.

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