Thursday, March 31, 2011

CAN'T SAY NO


Phoenix, Ariz. (SafeCITY) - Gabriela Compton, a 20-year-old teacher's aid at Western Valley Middle School in Phoenix was jailed after she allegedly sent photographs of her breasts to several students before engaging in sex acts with two of them.

According to Phoenix Police, an investigation was launched after the school principal informed investigators that Compton had allegedly sent images of her breasts to several male students.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Compton allegedly engaged in sex acts with two boys, ages 13 and 14 years old.

Investigators say Compton had sexual intercourse with the 14-year-old and promised the 13-year-old she would have sex with him on his birthday. Court documents allege Compton allowed the 13-year-old to touch her breasts. (we call that a teaser).

Compton reportedly admitted to the charges, telling detectives that she had no friends and was afraid to say "no" to the boys.

Compton was booked into the Maricopa County Jail on 4 counts of sexual conduct with a minor, 2 counts of sexual abuse and 1 count of furnishing obscene material to a minor.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

NICOTINE FIT


Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (SafeCITY) - Courtney Smith, a 24-year-old Oklahoma City woman was jailed after she allegedly attacked a store clerk because she was unhappy with the price of cigarettes.

According to Oklahoma City police, Smith entered the Goodie's convenience store with two other people last week and asked the store clerk for a pack of cigarettes.

The clerk reported that when she told Smith the pack was $6.25, she became angry and belligerent. She pushed the items that were displayed on the store's counter top onto the floor then walked out of the store.

Investigators say the clerk followed Smith out of the store and attempted to write down the license plate number for the car she intended to flee in. In retaliation, Smith physically attacked the clerk and fled the scene. The clerk was not seriously injured.

Officers found Smith in the same car about 2 hours later and she was arrested. A loaded pistol was also found inside the vehicle.

She was booked into jail on charges of assault and battery and possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. She is being held in lieu of $8,500.

Court records show that Smith has several previous felony convictions in Oklahoma County that include assault and battery and assault and battery on a police officer.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

DEAD OR ALIVE


Spring Valley, CA (SafeCITY) - Jose Oliveira, a 50-year-old California man was jailed after he allegedly offered a $3,000 bounty for his daughter's boyfriend, stating that the man was "Wanted - Dead Or Alive."

According to La Mesa Police, officers were alerted after Oliveira posted about a dozen fliers on or about the Grossmont College campus, offering a $3,000 reward for his daughter's boyfriend.

The alleged flier reportedly listed the victim's photo, name, age, and approximate location.

"Offering reward of $3,000 to anyone who can deliver his body dead or alive to us. Please text or email to (phone number withheld)," stated Oliveira in the posted fliers.

Police learned about the fliers when Oliveira's 19-year-old daughter and her 33-year-old registered sex offender boyfriend filed a complaint.

La Mesa police arrested Oliveira at his home at 9 a.m. Friday morning.

He was booked into the East County Jail for suspicion of soliciting a murder. His bond has been set at $250,000.

Monday, March 28, 2011

NEUTER THE CAT


Queensbury, New York (SafeCITY) - Lisa M. Clothier, a 46-year-old Cossayuna Lake woman was jailed Thursday after she allegedly attempted to neuter a co-worker's kitten.

According to New York State Police, on October 10th, a woman brought her kitten into Northway Emergency Veterinary Clinic Moreau because it's genitals were injured.

Investigators say the kitten's owner and Clothier worked at the Queensbury Wal-Mart together. The owner was at work complaining about neutering prices when Clothier claimed that she had a veterinarian background and would be able to neuter the animal for her.

When she performed the procedure, however, she did it on the wrong part of the cat's genitals, which created a medical emergency that required treatment. It is not known if Clothier was paid for the procedure and investigators have found no proof that Clothier was a licensed veterinarian.

Clothier was booked into jail and was charged with animal cruelty.

Detectives are trying to determine if Clothier performed any other veterinary procedures on animals. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call 583-7000.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

BEER IN COURT


Monticello, New York (SafeCITY) - Keith Gruber, a 49-year-old Swan Lake resident was jailed after he allegedly showed up drunk at DUI court carrying an open can of Busch beer.

According to Sullivan County authorities, Gruber was arrested on December 27th on a felony DWI charge and was booked into jail. He was released after posting $30,000 cash bail and was scheduled to appear in court next month.

Investigators say Gruber was an hour and a half late for his hearing. When he did finally showed up, he was clearly intoxicated.

Police say Gruber tried to go through the courthouse security checkpoint carrying an open can of Busch beer. He had four other unopened cans stashed away in a black bag which he tried to discard before passing through the checkpoint.

When he appeared before the judge, he was asked if he enjoyed his "liquid lunch." He admitted that he did, and apologized for his behavior.

The judge ordered him to jail without bond at the conclusion of the hearing pending his next hearing.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

COW MANURE


David Truscott, a 41-year-old man was jailed after he terrorized a family for 6 years by rolling around naked and masturbating in cow manure located on the family's farm

According to Camborne police, Truscott violated a court order when he broke into a family farm, covered himself in cow manure and was seen masturbating by the farmer's 16-year-old son.

A judge had placed a restraining order that barred him from the farm after he repeatedly terrorized them with the same behavior over a six-year period.

Investigators say Truscott was first discovered by the family several years ago when he was seen masturbating while immersed in the feces of a muck spreader. The family began keeping their equipment clean because of his disgusting behavior.

This apparently angered him, so he lit a pen on fire that contained a cow and her two twin calves. Sadly, the cow perished in the fire and Truscott was charged with arson and burglary as a result. He was sentenced to three years in jail after pleading guilty to the charges.

The family's then three-year-old son was so traumatized by the incident that they had to show him every night that the smoke detectors were working, and had to ensure him that the house was not going to catch fire.

In 2009, Truscott was again found naked in a mound of manure on the family's farm. He was jailed for another 20 weeks and this time was issued a restraining order, which he has breached on several occasions since then.

On another occasion, Truscott allegedly entered a milking parlour, stripped down to his underpants and climbed into a huge vat of manure.

He was booked into jail and was charged with breaching a restraining order and harassment. He has been sentenced to 2 years in prison.

Friday, March 25, 2011

PAIN KILLERS


Portsmouth, N.H. (SafeCITY) - Shannon Leathers, a 34-year-old New Hampshire woman was sentenced to jail after she allegedly promised a neighborhood boy a video game if he agreed to steal his mother's bottle of painkillers.

According to police, Leathers was arrested back in August after she approached a neighborhood boy and told him that she'd buy him the video game he wanted if he'd swipe his mother's bottle of Percocet and bring it to her.

Investigators say the boy agreed to her request and brought her the bottle. She then reportedly removed the label from the bottle and kept the drugs.

The jig was up when the boy's mother asked if he had seen her medication and he admitted to taking them.

Leathers was jailed on felony counts of criminal solicitation, possessing a narcotic and receiving stolen property. The judge sentenced her to a year in jail, but suspended all but one and a half months of the sentence.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

SUPER FREAK


Tampa, Florida (SafeCITY) - Cameron Spurback, a 21-year-old Florida man was jailed Tuesday after he molested a 9-year-old boy in a zoo restroom before fondling himself.

And no, nothing has been edited in his mugshot - This is how Spurback appeared to the little boy on the day he was allegedly molested.

According to Tampa Police, the boy went into a zoo restroom at about 2:15 p.m. when he was approached by Spurback, who pulled the boy's pants down and then fondled him.

Investigators say Spurback then pulled down his own pants and fondled himself in front of the boy.

Lowry Zoo security was notified after the little boy ran outside to his parents and told them what had just happened. Spurback was detained by security until Tampa police arrived.

Spurback was booked into the Hillsborough County Jail on charges of lewd and lascivious molestation and lewd and lascivious exhibition. He is being held on a $107,500 bond.

Spurback, who suffers from Treacher-Collins syndrome, was a volunteer at the zoo when the attack occurred.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

KISS GRANNY


Ocala, Florida (SafeCITY) - Helen Staudinger, a 92-year-old Ocala woman was jailed after she allegedly shot her neighbor's house because he wouldn't kiss her.

According to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Staudinger didn't listen to her 53-year-old neighbor when he told her to leave his house.

When she told him that she wouldn't leave without a kiss, he reportedly responded by stating "get your (expletive) out of my house." That's when Staudinger allegedly left angry and returned with a .380 semi-automatic pistol.

Investigators say the victim, Dwight Bettner, was talking on a phone in his bedroom, when Staudinger fired four shots toward his home..

Although Staudinger claimed she had intended to shoot Bettner's car, the angle she fired from caused all four rounds to strike his home. One shot went through a window, missing Bettner by inches, according to the arrest affidavit. Bettner was hit by flying debris, but wasn't injured.

Bettner told police that he has told Staudinger that he is in a relationship with someone else, but she insists that he is "her man" and that the two are a couple. Bettner reported that when he told her about his girlfriend, she threatened to shoot him.

Bettner also told police he has been having ongoing issues with Staudinger, and believes that she is "enamored" with him.

Staudinger was booked into the Marion County Jail and was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and firing a missile into an occupied dwelling. She is being held in lieu of $15,000 bond.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

STEALING CAR


New Port Richey, Fla. (SafeCITY) - Cody Sapien, a 22-year-old Florida man was jailed after he allegedly grabbed a golf club, attacked a neighbor's home and declared "Hey, I'm stealing your car!"

According to New Port Richey Police, Sapien entered a neighbor's garage, grabbed a golf club and went a little crazy.

Investigators say Sapien went to the front door of the home and pounded the glass with the club, shouting "I'm stealing your car."

Sapien was met at the door by the "father of the residence" who instructed family members to get his gun.

Sapien reportedly swung the club at an unidentified victim, but missed.

When an officer arrived on the scene, Sapien tried to flee the home, but was ordered to the ground by the officer.

When the officer tried to handcuff Sapien, he resisted and struggled to break free. The victim then assisted the officer in restraining Sapien until backup units arrived.

When investigators asked Sapien what he was doing, he replied by stating "I don't have any money - I was trying to steal the car."

Sapien was booked into the Pasco County Jail on charges of armed burglary, aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony and resisting arrest. His bail was set at $160,000.

Monday, March 21, 2011

STUCK IN VENT


Rotterdam, New York (SafeCITY) - Timothy Cipriani, a 46-year-old New York man was jailed early after he allegedly got stuck an exhaust vent while trying to burglarize a pizza shop.

According to Rotterdam police, Cipriani was pleading for help when he was found hanging from an exhaust shaft above the crackling sounds of a pizza shop fryer. When he was finally rescued from the shaft, his clothes, face and hair were covered in grease.

"The fryer had been used all day, so it may have been generating some heat," said police Lt. Michael Brown.

Investigators say Cipriani climbed a tree next to the building, jumped onto the roof and then attempted to climb into the restaurant through an exhaust shaft. Police and fire responders were alerted when Cipriani broke a pipe that makes up part of the restaurant's fire extinguishing system.

Cipriani was booked into the Schenectady County Jail on charges of burglary, criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools. His bail has been set at $20,000.

According to court records, Cipriani has served five prison sentence terms for burglary or attempted burglary since 1992.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

TATTOO TIPS


Dartmouth, Massachusetts (SafeCITY) - Kristopher Santillo, a 21-year-old New Bedford man and Caitlyn Ingham, a 17-year-old girl were arrested after allegedly robbing several banks.

According to police, Santillo is accused of robbing the Acushnet Federal Credit Union in Acushnet.

Investigators say Santillo walked into the bank and passed the teller a note that said "THIS IS A ROBBERY, HAND OVER ALL THE CASH IN YOUR DRAWER AND EVERYBODY WILL REMAIN SAFE!! NO ALARMS; NO DYE PACKS"

He then reportedly fled the scene with approximately $5000.

Ingham held up the Bank Five in New Bedford and a Bristol County Savings Bank in Dartmouth. Prosecutors said Ingham, admitted to robbing the banks by passing a note, much like Santillo’s note, to tellers and demanded money.

"Once the bank photos were put on TV the viewing public, like they always do, came through. We received a lot of tips," said Lt. Jeffrey P. Silva of the New Bedford Police Department. Over 10 Callers recognized his tattoo.

Detectives tracked Santillo and Ingham to a hotel after receiving several telephone calls from people who identified Ingham and Santillo from bank surveillance photos.

Both were arraigned on unarmed robbery charges. Santillo’s bail was set at $20,000 and Ingham’s bail was set at$3,500.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

BAKED THE POT


Stillwater, Oklahoma (SafeCITY) - Sarah Probasco, of Stillwater, Oklahoma was jailed after she allegedly used Facebook to sell bakery treats that contained marijuana.

According to Stillwater Police, Probasco's arrest came following a three-month-long investigation on allegations that she used Facebook to sell bakery goods that were laced with marijuana.

"Apparently she had a bakery business called "Basco Bakery" she was promoting," said Stillwater Police Capt., Randy Dickerson. "She even had some apparel she was trying to market promoting marijuana-laced baked goods."

Investigators arrested Probasco after they had made several purchases from her. She reportedly advertised that the bakery had been doing business since 2006, according to the arrest affidavit.

She was booked into jail on several felony counts of possession and distribution of a controlled substance. Bail amount was not available.

Friday, March 18, 2011

3 PRONGED


Austin, Texas (SafeCITY) - Johnathan Washburn, a 23-year-old Texas man was jailed after he allegedly beat another man with his skateboard because the man had taken a photograph of his three-pronged Mohawk.

According to police, the victim told officers he was out photographing "anything that was remotely interesting or unusual" when he spotted Washburn's Mohawk and snapped a photograph of it.

Timothy Beard, a 19-year-old man with Washburn, told the photographer to delete the image from his camera. When the man refused, Beard grabbed his his $100 Oakley sunglasses.

Investigators say the victim attempted to get his sunglasses back, but was stopped when Washburn picked up a skateboard and cracked him in the head with it.

Washburn and Beard were later found by police at a nearby bar. Police were able to recover the sunglasses and take the two men into custody.

Washburn was booked into the Travis County Jail and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Beard was charged with felony theft. Both men were still incarcerated as of Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

CALL 911


Sandusky, Ohio (SafeCITY) - Joseph A. Walsh, a 26-year-old Sandusky man faces additional charges after he allegedly called 911 from a jail cell to report that he was being "held against his will."

According to the Sandusky Police Department, officers were called to the Water Street Bar on complaints that a man was arguing with other bar patrons. The bartender attempted to tell the man to leave the premises, but to no avail.

Investigators say Walsh was given an opportunity to leave the premises peacefully, but when he continued to fight and argue, the officer took him into custody.

During the arrest, officers found a plastic bag containing a white substance believed to be cocaine in his coat pocket and a rolled $20 bill containing suspected cocaine residue on it. While police were transferring him to jail, he continued to be belligerent.

When he arrived at the jail, Walsh began yelling and screaming while pounding on the cell door. A short time later, he retrieved a cell phone from his pocket and called 911 to report the "poor treatment" he was receiving at the facility. At one point he claimed that he was being "held against his will".

Operators transferred Walsh's call to a jail employee who informed him that they would "send someone up" to check on him.

And by sending someone, officers likely intended to confiscate the cell phone Walsh shouldn't have had in jail to begin with.

Walsh was booked into the Erie County Jail. and was charged with possession of cocaine, persistent disorderly conduct and misuse of 911.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

GOT CHEATED


East Hartford, Connecticut (SafeCITY) - Antonio Recinos, a 35-year-old Connecticut man was jailed after he allegedly complained to police that he had been cheated in a cocaine purchase.

According to police, Recinos called 911 to report that he had purchased about .4 grams of cocaine for $40 earlier in the evening. He explained to the dispatcher that he felt that he didn't receive a fair amount of the drug for what he paid, and wished to file a report.

While on the line with the dispatcher, Recinos spotted a police officer on patrol and decided to take his case up with the officer.

Investigators say Recinos showed the officer a clear plastic bag with a white powder inside and complained that it was not an adequate amount of cocaine for the price he paid.

The substance was later tested and confirmed as cocaine.

Recinos was arrested and booked into jail on a charge of possession of narcotics.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

SEX TOYS


Marathon, Florida (SafeCITY) - Mitchell Tice, a 40-year-old Florida resident was jailed after he allegedly stole a bag of sex toys from his employer and then hid them under his bed.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Tice broke into a utility trailer owned by a couple who had employed him as a breakfast cook at their resort. Tice reportedly made off with a "bag of dildos" that the couple had stored inside.

A witness who lives near the resort stated that she saw people around the trailer on or about the date in question, but she assumed that they were resort employees and didn't call police.

Investigators say Tice's ex-girlfriend came forward in February and stated that he had recently brought home a bag of sex toys, which he then hid under the bed. She stated that he admitted to stealing them from his boss's trailer along with two laptop computers and a wig.

She brought the "bag of dildos" to police while giving her statement, which were placed into evidence. The victim later identified the toys as his, and said that they had been missing since the burglary.

The toys were returned to their rightful owner, however the laptop computers and wig remain missing. Investigators found an image of Tice wearing the wig on his cell phone, further implicating him in the burglary.

Tice was booked into the Monroe County Jail and was charged with felony burglary, criminal mischief, and theft. He is being held in lieu of $4,000 bond.

Monday, March 14, 2011

MISS SPARKLE


Bonita Springs, Florida (SafeCITY) - Rhonda Lee Quaresma, a 42-year-old International Female Body Builder from Ontario, Canada was jailed after she allegedly offered sex to a Lee County Sheriff's Deputy for $280 per hour.

A professional bodybuilder's path to the dark side began with a championship title and ended in handcuffs after she was tossed into the klink on prostitution charges.

According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, an undercover deputy arranged to meet Quaresma for sex at a Bonita Springs motel after finding her ad on the Internet and calling the number listed. Quaresma allegedly agreed to sex in exchange for a $280 per hour "donation."

Investigators say Quaresma, who went by the name "Miss Sparkle", arrived at the motel wearing pink lingerie.

The deputy was asked to leave his "donation" on the table. When he did, she allegedly fondled his genitals. When he asked if she had condoms, she reportedly pointed to a nightstand that contained a magnum condom with lubricant on it.

After the deputy and "Miss Sparkle" discussed the sex act she would provide, he signaled assisting deputies to enter the room and a dog pile ensued.

Quaresma, according to her website, reached the peak of her career by winning the overall Canadian female body builder Championships on her first attempt on the national stage. The accomplishment reportedly followed a perfect record of wins at the amateur level.

Realizing her career had peaked, she reportedly marketed herself as "the world sexiest body builder," a "dancer" and an "entertainer."

In 2009, her career certainly sparkled when she appeared in the adult film "Body Builders In Heat."

She also appeared on Sex and Muscle Radio in November 2009 to discuss her escort services as an "In-Call" girl. During the interview she discussed her rates and rendered services.

Quaresma was booked into the Lee County Jail on a misdemeanor charge of prostitution. She was released on a surety bond.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

SLEEPING @ WENDY'S


Louisville, Kentucky (SafeCITY) - Keven Haney, 28, and Kristy Haney, 31, were jailed after they allegedly passed out at a Wendy's dining room table, leaving their 5-year-old daughter to roam the store unsupervised.

According to Louisville police, officers were called to the Wendy's Restaurant on Little Dixie Highway on a report that a little girl was wandering around talking to store patrons as her parents were sleeping at a table in the dining room.

Officers who responded to the call had to shake the couple several times before they woke up.

When Kristy opened her purse to produce identification, officers saw a bag of marijuana and a hose clamp inside her purse. Officers also found two cut straws, several Opana pills, and a bottle containing 14 Diazepam pills. Hose clamps are known to police as a street method of crushing pills into powder for snorting.

The Haneys were booked into jail and was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substances and endangering the welfare of a minor.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

HE LOST


Overton, Texas (The Weekly Vice) - Johnathon Earl Stuckey, a 27-year-old Overton man was jailed after he allegedly punched his elderly mother in the face, then attacked an officer.

Obviously the fight didn't go to well for Stuckey.

According to the Overton Police Department, officers observed an intoxicated Stuckey as he stumbled and fell in his mother's front lawn.

When Stuckey's mother attempted to help him to his feet, he thanked her by punching her square in the face. The office witnessing the attack attempted to intervene, by was attacked by Stuckey in the process.

Stuckey was eventually taken into custody and then transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

He was then booked into jail and charged with assault on a public servant, domestic assault, public intoxication, and resisting arrest. He was released after posting an $18,260 surety bond.

Friday, March 11, 2011

WITHOUT HER


Daytona Beach, Florida (SafeCITY) - Richard Simmons, a 60-year-old Florida man was jailed after he allegedly shot his girlfriend in the face and head because he was "tired of being used." Then rushed her to a hospital because he "couldn't live without her."

Police say Simmons and the victim, 46-year-old Michelle Prizo, were arguing Saturday night at the Crooks Den bar when he left her behind, drove home and began plotting how to kill her.

When Prizo called him Sunday afternoon and asked him to pick her up from her mother's house, he allegedly did so with a .22 caliber handgun.

Investigators say the couple drove back to the Crooks Den bar and argued again. Simmons reportedly purchased $40 worth of cocaine from a guy in the bathroom in an effort to calm his girlfriend down. When she told him that she didn't want to consume the drug at the bar, the couple left. En route, the woman asked Simmons to stop at a liquor store to buy beer and Vodka, which he did.

When Simmons returned to the vehicle, he reportedly noticed $100 missing from a hiding spot under the dash which initiated yet another argument between the couple. That's when he reportedly pulled into a Wal-Mart parking lot, pulled out the handgun and shot the woman in the face.

Police say Prizo leaned over, told Simmons that she loved him and asked him to take her to her mother's house.

Instead, Simmons told the woman that she would be going to see her deceased father and then shot her again in the head.

Some time during the next few moments Simmons apparently had a change of heart.

Investigators say Simmons rushed the woman to a nearby urgent care facility where she is listed in critical but stable condition.

Detectives say that if she had been shot with a larger caliber weapon, she likely would not have survived her injuries.

Simmons was booked into jail on an attempted first-degree murder charge.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

HAFFRO


Stamford, Connecticut (SafeCITY) - David Davis, a 21-year-old New Haven man was jailed after he allegedly grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed unnamed victim in the back - all while in the middle of a haircut.

Davis' "haffro" mugshot was captured before his haircut could be completed in jail.

According to Stamford police, Davis was getting a haircut inside an apartment in Stamford when he began arguing with another man at the residence.

In retaliation, Davis allegedly picked up a pair of scissors and slashed the man in the back - claiming that the victim was "attacking him."

Investigators say the victim was wearing a large coat at the time, but that there was a lot of blood and the extent of the injuries are still unknown. Davis was found at another apartment after police received an anonymous tip as to his whereabouts.

He was treated at a local hospital for a non-life threatening injury before he was taken to jail.

Davis now faces a charge of first-degree assault. He is being held on a $5,000 bond and is due back in court on March 22.

Davis also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest after failing to appear in court for an unrelated charge. His bond was set at an additional $750 for that charge.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

IN THE SHOWER


Portland Oregon (SafeCITY) - Timothy James Chapek, a 24-year-old Oregon man was jailed after he allegedly broke into a man's home to use his shower and then called 911 for help when the homeowner returned home with two German Shepherds.

According to Portland Police, Chapek broke into a man's home and was taking a shower when the homeowner returned to the home unexpectedly with two German Shepherds.

When the homeowner asked Chapek what he was doing in his house, Chapek locked the bathroom door and called 911.

Investigators say Chapek explained the situation to 911 operators and expressed concern that the homeowner might have a gun.

The homeowner was also on the phone with 911 explaining that he had just encountered a strange man in his house.

Chapek remained locked inside the bathroom until police arrived. He was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a charge of criminal trespass. His bail was set at $2,500.

Chapek had recently been released from jail on a $60,000 bond after his arrest in January for an unrelated offense.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

TWO BRAS


Ocala, Florida (SafeCITY) - Johnnie Brown, a 29-year-old Ocala man was jailed after he allegedly stole bras to surprise his jailbird girlfriend - then ended up in jail himself as a result.

According to Ocala police, a Walmart loss prevention employee reportedly saw Brown enter the store in a motorized wheelchair around 7:00 p.m, go into the womens' section and pick up two bras. One was a red bra and one was zebra striped.

He then reportedly went to another part of the store and stuffed the bras, worth about $20, into his pants.

Investigators say Brown then went through the checkout line and purchased a few miscellaneous items and then attempted to leave the store without paying for the bras. He was detained by store security officers until police arrived.

Brown stated that he planned to give the bras to his girlfriend of three years, who was set to be released from prison later this month. He said that the cash money in his pocket (about $350) was for rent and that he wasn't sorry for stealing the bras because "times were tough."

He also explained that he was bound to a wheelchair because one of his feet had been amputated.

Brown was booked into jail and was charged with petit theft. He was released after posting $500 bail.

Monday, March 7, 2011

MORE BEER


Garden City, Idaho (SafeCITY) - Andrew Cumbie, a 28-year-old Oregon man, and his 20-year-old brother Joseph Cumbie, were arrested after they allegedly stole beer from a gas station at knife-point... and then went back for more beer.

Authorities say the Cumbie brothers entered a Chevron fueling station at around 1 a.m. to steal an 18 pack of beer. The Cumbie brothers allegedly held the employee at bay with a hunting knife before scampering into the night with their beer.

Investigators say the Cumbies' drank all of their loot and decided to go back for more. They reportedly returned to the same fueling station at about 6:45 a.m. to steal more beer.

During the second robbery attempt, the employee grabbed the case of beer and it split open, spilling its contents on the floor. One of the brothers went back to the cooler and grabbed another pack of Bud Lite so they wouldn't leave empty handed.

The Cumbie brothers were found at a nearby apartment complex where they were allegedly visiting with family.

Andrew and Joseph Cumbie are charged with 2 counts of robbery, 2 counts of aggravated assault, 2 counts of burglary and 1 count of conspiracy. Joseph Cumbie also has outstanding warrants for probation violation in Ada County and a fail to appear in Payette County. Bond information is not currently available.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

HIDE-A-BED


Palmetto, Florida (SafeCITY) - Mark Foreman, a 53-year-old Palmetto man was jailed after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend's mother onto a hide-a-bed and then folded it up into a couch, trapping her inside.

According to the Palmetto Police Department, Foreman reportedly went to the home of his ex-girlfriend's mother around 9:00 p.m. and asked to use her restroom.

Investigators say Foreman returned the favor by pushing the victim onto a fold-out bed in the living room, where she had been sleeping. He then folded the bed into a couch while the victim was laying on it.

The woman suffered minor injuries to her wrist and back and was taken to Manatee Memorial Hospital for treatment. Police believe Foreman was intoxicated during the assault.

Foreman was booked into the Manatee County jail and charged with battery of a person over 65. He is being held in lieu of $25,000 bond.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

POOPETRATOR


Portland, Oregon (SafeCITY) - Gloria Soto, an 18-year-old Oregon woman was jailed after she allegedly vandalized a city bus by placing dog feces in the bus operator's seat.

According to police, surveillance video from a TriMet city bus helped investigators track down the "dog poop bandit" - a woman who allegedly boarded a TriMet city bus and then somehow managed to pile dog feces on the driver's seat.

Investigators say the woman boarded the bus on February 21 around 7:12, defiled the seat and then fled the scene. Video surveillance of the alleged "poopetrator" was released to the public, netting investigators about a dozen leads as to her identity.

Soto was booked into jail on charges of felony criminal mischief and interfering with public transportation.

Friday, March 4, 2011

NAKED IN MANHOLE


Gilbert, Arizona (SafeCITY) - Eugene Gimzelberg, a 32-year-old Arizona man was jailed after he fell naked into a manhole while high on PCP, marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms

According to police, firefighters were dispatched to the scene after passersby reported hearing someone screaming for help from inside a sewer pipe.

When firefighters finally fished Gimzelberg out, he was naked except for a shoe. Investigators say Gimzelberg suffered major injuries during the fall including multiple skull fractures and lung injuries. He was rushed to the hospital and listed in serious but stable condition.

During questioning, Gimzelberg initially told officers that he went into the manhole to rescue children who had fallen in. He later admitted, reportedly, that he climbed into the manhole in an effort to avoid officers because he was high.

Investigators offered no explanation as to why he was naked except that he was high.

Gimzelberg was booked into jail on charges of trespassing and criminal damage.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

EAR CHUNKS


Holbrook, Massachusetts (SafeCITY) - Andrew MacDonald, a 20-year-old Massachusetts man has been sentenced to jail after he reportedly bit off a chunks of a man's ears after the two got into a brawl over Facebook.

The fight, which began when the two men traded barbs on Facebook, became physical when both men ran into each other at a local McDonalds restaurant. After a few heated words were exchanged, fists began flying.

"In the course of the fight, MacDonald grabbed the victim in a bear hug and bit his upper right ear off, and he spit the piece of the ear out on the pavement," said prosecutors in a press release statement. "As the fight continued, the defendant was again able to put the victim in a bear hug, at which time he bit the lower portion of the victim's left earlobe. The defendant then spit that piece of the ear out on the pavement."

Investigators say a friend of the victim collected the ear pieces from the ground and transported him to a nearby hospital for treatment.

MacDonald was arrested a short time later and was later indicted on two counts of mayhem. In court, MacDonald pleaded guilty to both counts.

Norfolk Superior Court Judge, Kenneth Fishman, sentenced MacDonald to two years in jail, but suspend all but 60 days of the sentence.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

ROLL HIS OWN


Bangor, Maine (SafeCITY) - Anthony Bowie, a 21-year-old Bangor man was jailed after he allegedly stubbed a cigarette out on his sister's face after she complained about the amount of tobacco he had used to roll his cigarette.

According to police, Bowie's sister was angered when she allowed him to use her tobacco to roll his own cigarette, but he ended up taking more than she told him he could have.

When an argument broke out between the two, Bowie allegedly broke a lamp and then stubbed a cigarette out on his sister's face.

Investigators say an interview of witnesses led them to determine that Bowie also punched his girlfriend in the mouth two days earlier.

He was booked into the Penobscot County Jail on two counts of domestic assault and criminal mischief.

Another woman at the residence, Sarah Hooper, was also taken into custody on outstanding warrants.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

NAKED IN CLOSET


Memphis, Tennesee (SafeCITY) - Mary Magdalene Collier, a 40-year-old Cordova woman was jailed after she was allegedly caught inside a closet, naked, with a 16-year-old boy.

According to Memphis Police, the teen's mother walked into her son's room to find Collier hiding naked with him in his closet.

Collier was completely naked, and the 16-year-old was partially nude. She immediately contacted authorities.

Investigators say Collier and the teen admitted to having an ongoing sexual relationship for over a month. They admitted to having sexual relations at both Collier's home and the boy's mother's residence. It is unknown how the two met.

Collier was booked into the Shelby County Jail East and was charged with aggravated statutory rape. She is being held on a $50,000 bond. She is scheduled to appear in court on March 3rd.