Alabama police say drunk man confessed theft after being pulled over during traffic stopNovember 4th, 2009 Police: Drunk man admits theft after traffic stopDECATUR, Ala. — Officials said a man gave deputies more than they asked for when he was pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving.
In exchange for jail time, Pa. woman, daughter hold signs admitting they stole from 9-year-oldNovember 3rd, 2009 Pa. woman, daughter hold signs admitting theftBEDFORD, Pa. — In exchange for no jail time, a woman and her adult daughter have agreed to stand outside a Pennsylvania courthouse holding signs saying they stole a gift card from a 9-year-old girl on her birthday.
Pa. cops go to man's house to arrest him on theft charges, find him digging up marijuana plantSeptember 4th, 2009 Police: Pa. man was digging pot plant at arrestJOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Police jailed a western Pennsylvania man who was allegedly digging up a marijuana plant in his yard as officers arrived to arrest him on unrelated theft charges.
Alleged check casher for ID theft ring arrested in Fla.; Fed chair's wife among ring's victimsSeptember 1st, 2009 Check casher for ID theft ring arrested in MiamiMIAMI — A woman accused of being the check casher for an identity theft ring that targeted the wife of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is awaiting a court hearing in Miami. Shonya Michelle Young, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., is expected to appear in federal court Tuesday afternoon.
Fla. man accused of stealing his son's car, money from grandson's piggy bankAugust 25th, 2009 Man accused of stealing car, piggy bank cashBRONSON, Fla. — Authorities believe a man stole his 28-year-old son's car and took money from his grandson's piggy bank.
Prosecutor: Neb. man stole Virgin Mary painting to pay for abortion for teen he rapedAugust 22nd, 2009 Prosecutor: Neb. man stole painting for abortionOMAHA, Neb.
Calif man avoids jail after pleading guilty in $2 million Central Valley almond theft ringAugust 20th, 2009 Calif. man avoids jail in $2 million almond theftSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The last defendant in a $2 million almond theft ring in California's Central Valley has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor that will let him avoid jail time.
Fla. police arrest man and woman accused of using electronic device to steal gas at the pumpJuly 30th, 2009 Pair accused of using device to steal gas at pumpMarianna, Fla. — Police said two people were arrested for using an electronic device to disable fuel pump computers at a north Florida gasoline station and pump gas without paying.
10 arrested in theft of $2M in oil, gas condensate stolen from Texas oil companiesJuly 1st, 2009 10 arrested in oil, gas thefts at Texas companiesODESSA, Texas — Ten people have been arrested in the theft of about $2 million worth of oil and gas condensate from oil companies and producers in West Texas. The arrests Tuesday came following a seven-month investigation by a regional oil theft task force.
Ringleader of $50 million theft from DC tax office sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prisonJune 30th, 2009 DC tax fraud ringleader gets 17 years in prisonWASHINGTON — A former Washington, D.C., employee has been sentenced to 17½ years in prison for leading a scheme that stole nearly $50 million from the city using fraudulent property tax refund checks. Former D.C. tax office manager Harriette Walters pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud, money laundering and other charges and has been jailed since her arrest in 2007.
Texas woman pleads guilty to theft after posing as FEMA rep, stealing Hurricane Rita trailerJune 17th, 2009 Texas woman stole, sold Hurricane Rita trailerBEAUMONT, Texas — A Texas woman who stole a Hurricane Rita travel trailer and resold it has pleaded guilty to theft of government property. The U.S. Attorney's office in Beaumont on Tuesday announced the plea by 44-year-old Shelley Jerie Dewitt of Vidor (VY'-dor).
Utah doctor indicted in investigation into artifact thefts found dead in apparent suicideJune 12th, 2009 Man indicted in artifact theft probe found deadBLANDING, Utah — Authorities say a Utah physician indicted in a federal investigation into the theft of ancient artifacts in the Four Corners region has been found dead in an apparent suicide. San Juan County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Grayson Redd says James Redd was found Thursday afternoon by his local church leader near a dried-up pond on his property.
Truck with man clinging to the back leads Ga. police on highway chaseApril 28th, 2009 Man clings to back of truck as Ga. police chase itFORSYTH, Ga.
Suspect in slaying of California girl found in suitcase due in courtApril 24th, 2009 Suspect in Calif. girl's slaying due in courtSTOCKTON, Calif.
Suspect in Chandra Levy murder case arrives in DC before initial court appearanceApril 22nd, 2009 Levy slaying suspect arrives in DC for court dateWASHINGTON — The suspect in the slaying of intern Chandra Levy has arrived in Washington, D.C., where he's expected to appear in court on a first-degree murder charge. U.S. Attorney's Office spokesman Channing Phillips says Ingmar Guandique will be formally charged with killing Levy before his initial court appearance, which will likely be Thursday.
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