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An alleged shoplifter in Massachusetts was arrested on several charges after reportedly putting a baggie full of narcotics in his mouth while the police were arresting him.

Late in the afternoon on September 9, employees at a Target in Marlborough noticed two people walking out of the store with items they believed they did not pay for. They immediately notified the authorities to report the incident. Since the suspects were still in the area, officers from the Marlborough Police Department quickly headed to the location. It was reported that the pair first went to a nearby Starbucks, and then to a pizza restaurant. The officers saw a man and a woman crossing the highway together, and they believed they were the individuals who had taken merchandise from Target.

When the police tried to approach them, they both ran off, but only the man was caught. While interacting with the 22-year-old, officers reported that he became combative. They also said they saw him put a baggie in his mouth, and when they retrieved it, it contained smaller bags that allegedly held cocaine and fentanyl.

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A middle school teacher in Louisiana was arrested after a K9 reportedly sniffed out what was believed to be narcotics in her belongings during a random drug check on campus.

Random drug checks have become increasingly common on some middle school and high school campuses. During these unscheduled checks, K9s often walk around the inside of the building and on the grounds, in addition to inspecting lockers and backpacks. On September 16, the authorities performed a check at Westdale Middle School in Baton Rouge, and a 47-year-old math intervention teacher was implicated in multiple drug offenses during the drug-dog sweep.

According to reports, the K9 reacted when interacting with her bag, and when her wallet was checked, the police reportedly retrieved a small amount of a white, powdery substance that they surmised was cocaine. When they tested it, they reported positive results. The woman talked to the police about the situation without an attorney present, and she told them it was not hers. Officers searched her vehicle, and they reported that they discovered a bag in the glove compartment. When they checked the contents, they allegedly found half a gram of marijuana, .8 gram of cocaine, and paraphernalia.

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A Florida man believed to have called 911 at least 45 times in six months was arrested for allegedly making a false bomb threat and assaulting the responding police officers.

On September 11, a man in Melbourne called 911 and reportedly told the dispatcher he planned to use a homemade explosive device to blow up a local causeway. The dispatcher believed they recognized his voice as an individual who had called approximately 45 times in a six month period. The report was still taken seriously, and law enforcement from the City of Melbourne Police headed to the location.

The caller stayed on the phone with the dispatcher, and according to the police report, he claimed he had previously blown up other causeways, had an AK-47 and other guns, and kills for a living. It was additionally noted that he said he was affiliated with a street gang and the mob. When officers got to the location, they reported that they spotted a man sitting on a bench that they had encountered before, and they believed he was the person who called 911. They also noticed an open can of Bud Ice on the bench, and they assumed it belonged to him. When the suspect was being taken into custody, he allegedly became combative and threatened to harm the officers.

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Four people in Texas were arrested for burglary and drug charges after they were accused of robbing the belongings of people who were staying in an Airbnb.

Airbnb, a service defined as “an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and long-term homestays, experiences, and services in various countries and regions,” has become an increasingly popular alternative to hotels for those seeking boarding accommodations. Most hosts and guests report having good experiences, but on September 13, people staying in an Airbnb in Austin reportedly had a less fortunate experience.

When the visitors returned to their rental after a trip to another city, they reported being met by multiple people who were stealing their belongings. The alleged thieves left before the authorities arrived, and they were caught when they returned to the property.

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A Florida man was arrested after it was believed that he was the owner of an alleged drug-carrying drone that crashed into someone’s residence.

Early in the morning on August 19, residents of a home in Lutz were inside when a loud noise outside caught their attention. They believed the sound originated from the backyard area, and when they went to investigate, they reportedly found a drone on the ground. When they brought it inside, they alleged that there were bags of what looked like narcotics attached to the object. A few moments later, a man reportedly knocked on their door a few times and asked if he could enter the yard. The homeowners notified the authorities.

Deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office went to the address to investigate, and they saw a man in the driveway with a remote control in his hand. He reportedly told them he was trying to get the drone, and the deputies presumed the attached baggies also belonged to him. They believed he was trying to use the drone to deliver the drugs, later identified as methamphetamine and fentanyl.

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A woman from Southern Illinois was arrested after she was allegedly caught carrying merchandise that was allegedly swiped from a store in the trunk of a vehicle that had been reported stolen.

On the morning of August 4, law enforcement in the St. Louis area was notified by an individual who reported that their car had been stolen. Later that afternoon, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department investigators believed they spotted an automobile matching the description of the one that had been taken. It was reported that they trailed behind the vehicle while waiting for backup law enforcement agents from the sheriff’s department. Things reportedly became complicated when the additional units showed up, and the driver allegedly did not respond to an attempted traffic stop.

According to reports, the woman behind the wheel, who also had a passenger in the vehicle, got on the Interstate and forced the deputies to chase her for approximately 5 miles. Their pursuit was cut short in St. Louis when the vehicle crashed, forcing the driver to stop. The deputies searched the interior and reported that they found multiple items in the trunk that they believed had been swiped from a business in the area.

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The new principal of a high school on Florida’s Gulf Coast was arrested on multiple charges during a traffic stop after the police reportedly found him driving under the influence with drugs in his car.

Just after 1:00 am on August 2, the 40-year-old principal of Leto High School in Tampa was driving his Sedan in the nearby town of Temple Terrace. The vehicle was spotted by officers from the Temple Terrace Police Department, and they performed a traffic stop because they believed he was driving faster than the posted speed limit. According to reports, the driver pulled over without incident.

When the officers interacted with the man, they thought he seemed like he had been drinking alcohol. He was given a roadside sobriety test, but it was reported that he did not do well. A search of his vehicle was conducted by the officers, and when they looked in the center console, they allegedly discovered white powder in five separate baggies. It was reported that when it was tested, the results showed that the substance was cocaine.

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A Florida man was arrested when he reportedly celebrated his birthday by using methamphetamine and picking up passengers with a sightseeing train that he allegedly hijacked.

According to their website, the Conch Tour Train in Key West provides a “close-up view of the Southernmost City’s most popular places, including Mallory Square, Sails to Rails Museum, the Key West Aquarium and more.” On July 4, a 57-year-old man went to the depot and talked to one of the employees. He reportedly said he used to work there and wanted a tour of one of the sightseeing trains, and the worker gave him a set of keys. Instead of merely checking out the vehicle, the man reportedly drove away in it and expanded his tour to include part of the city.

The authorities were notified about the situation, and officers from the Key West Police Department went to the depot. They learned that a running vehicle with the stereo on was left in the parking lot, and it was assumed that it belonged to the alleged train thief. The trackless vehicle, which had a GPS tracking unit onboard, was discovered and retrieved by an employee. They said the man who drove off with the train also picked up two passengers.

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A marijuana grower in Rhode Island whose grow site license was reportedly placed on a temporary hold was allegedly caught with an estimated 250 pounds of pot in the back of a U-Haul truck.

According to reports, a 44-year-old man from Brooklyn, New York, was a marijuana cultivator at a site in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. The grow site was previously reported as being licensed, but it was placed on an administrative hold due to violations, and those involved were prohibited from proceeding with their operation at the location. The man was reportedly at the site with a U-Haul, and a large-scale destruction of the marijuana was scheduled for that day. When the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission arrived, they spotted the U-Haul, and the grower was allegedly seen putting what looked like a large amount of marijuana in the back. They called the authorities to report the situation, and the police began investigating.

Law enforcement found what was believed to be the U-Haul the man was driving, but when they checked, they learned he was no longer in the truck. There was a wooded area next to the spot where the vehicle was ditched, and the police suspected it was where the man was hiding. A K9 unit was deployed, and the dog led its partner to a man identified as the suspect.

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After a Florida woman was arrested on several charges during a traffic stop, the authorities allegedly found syringes and a bag of narcotics stashed inside her female private parts as she was being booked.

Last weekend, a deputy from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling when they reported that a pickup truck with what appeared to be the driver’s seat belt was hanging outside the vehicle. When the license plate was checked, the deputy discovered that the one on the truck was registered to a different car, and the registration tag was expired. The deputy turned on the lights and siren and performed a traffic stop. It was estimated that it took approximately 30 seconds for the driver to pull over and stop the truck, and the deputy noted that they believed it was longer than necessary.

When speaking with the deputy, the woman reportedly stated that the truck was registered in her name, but her license plate had fallen off, and she had borrowed one from a friend’s vehicle. She also allegedly said her driver’s license was suspended, and that she didn’t put on her seatbelt because she was in a hurry.

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