Cops say skater faces charges after confrontation over the right-of-way with boy, 4, on tricycleSeptember 30th, 2009 Cops: Skater faces charges in right-of-way disputeSTAMFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut in-line skater faces assault and other charges after a confrontation over whether a 4-year-old on a tricycle had the right to be on a bike path.
Prosecutor files negligent homicide charges against trucker in Okla. wreck that killed 10September 21st, 2009 Charges filed in Oklahoma wreck that killed 10OKLAHOMA CITY — A prosecutor has filed 10 counts of negligent homicide against a trucker who slammed into a line of stopped cars in northeastern Oklahoma. Ten people died in the June 26 wreck.
Authorities: man thought it 'would be fun' to go joy riding in a police carSeptember 11th, 2009 Partygoer steals a cop car in New MexicoFARMINGTON, N.M. — A 21-year-old man faces charges after he allegedly stole a New Mexico sheriff's patrol car, later telling investigators he "thought it would be fun."
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office said Matthew Anderson was charged with a fourth-degree felony of unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing a police officer.
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.
Whoa, Nellie: Spooked horse takes full carriage on a wild ride in downtown Salt Lake CityAugust 30th, 2009 Spooked horse takes family on wild carriage rideSALT LAKE CITY — Talk about a wild ride. A spooked horse pulling a carriage with seven people aboard took off through downtown Salt Lake City and didn't stop until it crashed through a police officer's bicycle and ran into a parked car.
Judge sets bail at $2.6 million for man charged with killing police officer in Puerto RicoAugust 29th, 2009 Puerto Rico judge sets bail for alleged cop killerSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A judge has set bail at $2.6 million for a Puerto Rican man accused of fatally shooting a police officer and wounding a second before stealing their squad car earlier this month. Judge Milagros Muniz set the bond amount at a Saturday hearing at which suspect Ricardo Lebron Berrios was not required to enter a plea.
Woman allegedly threatens to kill postal worker in Alaska over late packageAugust 25th, 2009 Irate woman allegedly threatens postal workerANCHORAGE, Alaska — An off-duty Anchorage police officer arrested a woman accused of threatening to kill a postal worker because a package was late. Anchorage Police Lt.
Drunk Wisconsin police intern arrested after allegedly impersonating officerAugust 8th, 2009 Drunk police intern arrested for impersonating copMADISON, Wis. — A Madison police intern has been arrested after he allegedly impersonated an officer to detain three people.
SC man charged with having sex with horse; police say he has attacked same animal twiceJuly 29th, 2009 Police: SC man charged with having sex with horseCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man has been arrested for having sex with a horse after police say the animal's owner caught him on surveillance camera.
SC woman ticketed for disorderly conduct for riding a stolen horse down main streetJuly 28th, 2009 SC woman ticketed for riding stolen horseGREENVILLE, S.C. — A woman has gotten a ticket for riding a stolen horse down the main street in a small town in northwestern South Carolina.
Woman faces charges after allegedly prank-calling her grandma 45 times in a dayJuly 6th, 2009 Woman allegedly pranks her grandma 45 times in dayCAMBRIDGE, Minn. — A 21-year-old woman faces felony charges after allegedly prank-calling her 69-year-old grandmother 45 times in one day, threatening to kill her.
Police: Man at Oklahoma City bus stop attacked for bologna and cheese sandwichJune 18th, 2009 Police: Man attacked in Okla. for bologna sandwichOKLAHOMA CITY — A man in Oklahoma City said he was attacked for his bologna and cheese sandwich.
Owners of property defaced by shark posters say they don't want actress prosecutedJune 12th, 2009 Property owners forgive actress' stuntOKLAHOMA CITY — The owners of property allegedly plastered with great white shark posters by actress Jessica Alba say they have little interest in pursuing criminal charges. Oklahoma City police are continuing to investigate the allegations, but say they first plan to meet with property owners to see if they are willing to prosecute.
Chicago boy accused of impersonating police officer is charged with taking car from dealershipMay 5th, 2009 Ill. boy in fake cop case accused of stealing carCHICAGO — The Chicago teenager who was arrested after dressing up like a police officer and going on patrol earlier this year is in trouble with the law again after allegedly dressing like an adult to steal a car from a dealership. Chicago Police spokesman Roderick Drew says the 15-year-old donned a suit and went to the dealership to take a test drive.
Yeehaw! Man slapped with $25 ticket for drunken 'joyride' through Denver suburb on his horseMay 2nd, 2009 Colo. man on horse ticketed for riding while drunkARVADA, Colo. — A man in a cowboy hat who rode a horse through a Denver suburb has been cited for riding an animal under the influence.