$1,000,000 FAKE

Sharpsville, Pennsylvania (SafeCITY) - Joseph Lombardi, a 23-year-old Sharpsville man was jailed Monday after he allegedly tried to buy synthetic marijuana with a fake million dollar bill.

According to Sharpsville police, Lombardi attempted to purchase a bag of herbal incense labeled "Space Cadet Flight Risk" from a local Food Mart store.

Space Cadet Flight Risk is an herbal potpourri incense that mimics the characteristics of marijuana when smoked. A law banning the substance was signed into law last week and will officially go into effect in August.

Investigators say Lombardi approached the store's cashier and presented a counterfeit million dollar bill, but the employee recognized that it was fake and declined the transaction.

When Lombardi's plan didn't work, he reportedly fled the scene with the bag of incense.

Lombardi was booked into jail and charged with theft by deception and retail theft.

BUG SPRAYED

Spring Hill, FL (SafeCITY) - Quinton Conway, a 19-year-old Spring Hill man was jailed after he allegedly trashed his grandmother’s bedroom in the middle of the night looking for her cell phone, causing her to defend herself with bug spray.

According to Hernando County police, Conway entered his sleeping 67-year-old grandmother’s bedroom around 4:00 a.m. and asked if he could use her cell phone to call a friend.

When she told him no, he started angrily throwing things around her bedroom, looking for her cell phone.

The victim then grabbed a can of insect spray to defend herself. Conway struggled with his grandmother to take the can from her, according to investigators.

Conway was booked into jail and charged with assaulting a person over the age of 65. Bond information was not available.

TO PRAY

Tampa, Florida (SafeCITY) - Fawn Charbonier Loyd, a 50-year-old Florida woman was jailed after she was allegedly caught steeling hundreds of dollars worth of mementos from a Tampa area grave site.


According to police, a passer-by at the Myrtle Hill Cemetery watched as Loyd went from grave to grave removing hundreds of dollars worth of mementos and then placing them into her car.

Officers called to the scene found various items inside her car including flowers, stuffed animals, flags, figurines, solar powered lights and balloons.

When the officer approached Loyd, she denied stealing anything and stated that she came to the cemetery to pray. When the officer asked for identification, she stated that she did not have one and provided the officer with a false name.

She was booked into jail on charges of disturbing contents of a grave or tomb, grand theft, loitering and prowling.

RESCUED?

Boynton Beach, FL (SafeCITY) - Timothy Pooler, a 63-year-old tow boat captain was charged with boating under the influence when he attempted to rescue a pair of stranded boaters - but ended up towing them in circles for hours.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Pooler was dispatched Thursday afternoon to assist two men whose boat had broken down about 25 miles from Delray Beach.

Investigators say Pooler arrived at the stranded boat's location several hours later than he should have arrived. After connecting the boats together, Pooler then towed the stranded boat in circles for hours.... and hours.

When the sun began to come up the next morning, Pooler finally relented and asked one of the men to drive the tow boat. Shortly after the men commandeered the tow boat, it ran out of fuel.

Because the stranded boat's engine had cooled down, the men were able to get it started again, and ended up towing Pooler's boat for a distance until the engine failed once more. That's when two new boats were dispatched to tow both of the stranded boats back to shore.

All four boats arrived back at harbor at about 9 a.m. Friday morning.

Pooler was charged with boating under the influence after admitting to FWC officers that he had consumed alcohol prior to his shift. He also reportedly admitted to using several prescription medications.

HANDY WOOD

Newport, Pennsylvania (SafeCITY) - Handy Henry Wood, a 25-year-old Duncannon man was jailed after he allegedly exposed himself to a female McDonald's employee in a drive-thru, and also flashed a woman in a nearby parking lot.

According to Pennsylvania state police, on May 17th, Wood flashed an employee at the McDonald's in Howne Township as he was pulling through the drive-thru.

Investigators say Wood exposed himself again on May 29th when he parked next to a woman at the Giant/Rite Aid shopping center near the same McDonalds.

Police were also summoned on June 7th when a reported seeing a man drive past her in a minivan with his pants pulled down to his knees. She stated that the man drove past her while staring at her and nodding.

Wood was booked into jail and charged with two separate counts of indecent exposure.

HONEYMOON BITE

Fort Lauderdale, FL (SafeCITY) - Bernadette Besario Catan-Keeler, a 30-year-old Florida newlywed was jailed after she allegedly attacked and bit her husband hours after the wedding.

According to police, the couple was married on Saturday and celebrated that night by renting a motel and then going to a local nightclub.

Investigators say the husband, Mike Keeler, became angry when he saw his new wife dancing with another man and left the club to return to the hotel. His wife, who was intoxicated, followed a short time later.

That's when Catan-Keeler allegedly pushed and then bit her new husband.

Mike Keeler left the hotel and returned to the couple's Lighthouse Point home, and again was followed by Catan-Keeler who ripped off his shirt, threw water on him and bit his right arm, according to police.

Officers were called Sunday morning and arrived at the couple's home to find Catan-Keeler screaming for help, while her husband held her down with one hand and held a cell phone in the other.

Catan-Keeler told police that the bite marks on her husband were a result of them "fooling around" two days prior.

Keeler told police that he didn't want his wife to go to jail. He arrived at Catan-Keeler's bond hearing the next day to ask the judge for leniency, pointing out that she was intoxicated and in an altered state of mind.

Catan-Keeler was booked into jail on charges of domestic violence and battery. Her bond was set at $4,500. The judge ordered Catan-Keeler to stay away from alcohol and her husband.

"For newlyweds, this is not starting things off on the right foot," said judge John Hurley. "I hope this is a small bump in the road and you two can iron it all out and have a nice long life together."

DOBERMAN DOC

Chicago, Illinois (SafeCITY) - Stewart Gibbs, a 44-year-old Illinois man was jailed after police found him naked, covered in blood and attempting to perform an operation on his pet Doberman.

According to Chicago police, the bizarre situation came to light when Gibb's landlord began receiving complaints from other tenants who said water was leaking to their apartments through the ceiling.

The landlord knocked on Gibb's door, but didn't get a response. When the landlord decided to enter the apartment, Gibbs reportedly ran toward him naked and covered with blood.

The landlord called police after also noticing a blood soaked towel inside the apartment.

When officers arrived at Gibb's apartment, they were met at the door by Gibbs who appeared highly intoxicated and whose hands were covered with blood.

When officers entered the residence, they found a Doberman with a large wound under its right ear. Blood spatter was also found on the floor and walls inside the apartment.

Gibbs reportedly explained to officers that he had been using a butcher's knife to remove a cyst from the dog's head. He went on to say that he had been out drinking that night and continued to drink when he got home prior to performing the surgery.

Gibbs, who told police that he was a cardiologist, created the water leak when he filled a bathtub to clean the dog.

He was booked into jail on a felony charge of cruelty to animals. Bail in his case has been set at $75,000.

NICE FACE

East Hartford, CT (SafeCITY) - January Vasquez, a 35-year-old Connecticut woman was jailed with a Grinch-worthy scowl on her face after she went to elaborate lengths to rob her own grandparents blind.

According to South Windsor police, Vasquez called her grandparents and reported to them that a relative had been involved in a horrific accident.

The call, however, was a hoax intended to get her grandparents to leave their home.

Investigators say the grandparents left for the hospital shortly after receiving Vasquez' call. That's when Vasquez' husband burglarized the house.

Detectives say about $8,000 in jewelry was stolen from the house. Some of the items were recovered at area pawn shops. Vasquez blamed her husband's drug habit for her actions.

Vasquez was booked into jail on charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary and conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny. She was released after posting a $25,000 bond.

The husband, identified as Merminio Vasquez was arrested on a warrant in addition to the burglary charges. He is being held on $100,000 bond.

GIMME A DRINK

Louisville, KY (The Weekly Vice) - Bahad Mahmoud, a 28-year-old Kentucky man was jailed after he was found inside a grocery store gulping down hand sanitizer.

According to Louisville police, officers were dispatched to a Kroger grocery store after receiving a report that a man was destroying merchandise and drinking hand sanitizer.

When police arrived, they found Mahmoud yelling in the parking lot of a nearby Walgreens. When the officer identified himself, Mahmoud tried to flee the scene on foot.

Officers caught up to Mahmoud and brought him into compliance with a few convincing jots of a Taser. During the arrest Mahmoud spat on an officer, who also received an injury to his thumb.

Mahmoud was later found to be high on bath salts. He was booked into jail on a charge of assault.

GIMME GUM

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (SafeCITY) - Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who committed several brazen robberies - including one instance where the robber was forced to buy a pack of gum for $1 so cashiers could get the cash register open.

According to Fort Lauderdale police, an armed robber entered a local Family Dollar store, lured an employee to the dog food isle, then pulled out a gun and demanded that the clerk open the cash register. When she explained that she couldn't open the register unless she rang up a sale, the man bought a $1 pack of gum. The entire incident was caught on the store's security camera.

Investigators say the next day, the suspect entered Carribean Mizik, and again robbed the clerks at gunpoint. He fled the scene with an unknown amount of cash, and threatened to kill anyone who called the police on his way out.

Anyone with any information on this case is asked to contact the Fort Lauderdale Violent Crimes Division at 954-828-5518. Anyone who prefers to remain anonymous can call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.

PENILE ATTACK

Fairview Heights, ILL (SafeCITY) - Ashley Alford, a 26-year-old St. Louis woman was awarded $95 million in damages after her boss allegedly whacked her on the head with his penis.

Take a moment and let that sink in. $95 million!

Alford sued Aaron's Inc., a national rent-to-own furniture retailer, claiming that the company failed to take action after a manager sexually assaulted her.

Alford claimed that the sexual harassment began shortly after she was hired in 2005, and came to a head in 2006 when her manager assaulted her with his penis on two occasions.

Alford told the court that the store's manager, Richard Moore, nicknamed her "Trixie" before groping her breasts and commenting about their size. Other male employees at the store also allegedly joined in the harassment, court documents said.

Alford's breaking point came in September, 2006 when Moore approached her from behind while she was sitting on the stockroom floor.

That's when Moore allegedly "removed his penis from his pants and intentionally proceeded to hit Plaintiff on the top of her head with his penis," according to the complaint.

The following month, Moore allegedly pushed Alford down on a sofa in a back room, lifted her shirt and restrained her while he masturbated on her chest.

Alford told the court that she called the company's sexual harassment hotline, but an investigator never returned her call. The suit also states that she was denied a promotion after reporting the harassment.

Moore was reportedly arrested after sexually assaulting Alford in the back room and never returned to work.

Alford reportedly stayed on the job for approximately six more months, but quit when it became apparent that she wouldn't be promoted because she filed the complaint.

Following the trial, the jury found that Moore had assaulted and battered Alford. The jury also found Aaron Inc. liable for negligent supervision, sexual harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress through Moore's actions.

The company dismissed the award as a case of "runaway jury."

"Aaron's is extremely disappointed with the jury's verdict and believes that the award does not accurately reflect the evidence that was presented in this case," said Aaron's spokesperson, Chad Strickland.

The attorney who originally filed the suit for Alford in 2008, Judy Cates, stated that the $95 million award will likely be capped at about $40 million due to federal law.

The company's total net worth is estimated to be $980 million, and earned $118 Million in profit for 2010, according to court documents.

OOPS!

Elgin, Illinois (SafeCITY) - Jose S. Barrera, a 21-year-old Elgin man was jailed after he allegedly smoked marijuana in a McDonald's drive-thru - but somehow missed the fact that a police officer was sitting in a vehicle directly behind him

According to Elgin police, an officer was at a McDonald's drive-thru at about 12:30 a.m. waiting for his order when he reportedly smelled what he believed to be the scent of burning marijuana. He saw smoke coming from the car in front of him, and discovered that the passenger was smoking marijuana and blowing the smoke out the window.

Investigators say additional cannabis was also found in the vehicle. Officers confiscated a total of 1.4 grams.

Barrera was booked into jail and charged with possession of marijuana. He was released after posting $120 bond. He is due to appear in court on July 22nd.

NAKED BIKE RIDE

The fourth-annual World Naked Bike Ride commenced Saturday in dozens of cities around the world - gracing downtown streets with decorative bikes, bright colors and more nudity than you could shake a bicycle chain at.

Several naked bike ride events typically take place each year during the summer months, however, the World Naked Bike Ride is by far the largest and best organized event.

It boasts organized bike rides in 70 cities located in 20 different countries.

In the United States, organizers in about 20 cities participated in the event - with attendance varying from a few dozen riders in some cities to hundreds of riders in other larger cities.

Highest event attendance in the U.S. seemed to be in Chicago, San Francisco, St. Louis, San Diego, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami and Houston.

Other countries that had fairly strong turnout included Argentina, Austalia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden and The United Kingdom.

So what's the goal of all this nudity? The World Naked Bike Ride's main website describes it this way:

"We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclist and pedestrians as well as the negative consequences we all face due to dependence on oil, and other forms of non-renewable energy."

Although the event does not require complete nudity - participants are encouraged to strip down as much as possible and decorate their bodies with colors that draw attention.

Participants are also encouraged to decorate their bikes, film videos and create promotional art of various kinds. Not that anyone shows up to these events to look at someone's drawings.

TOTEM POLED

Ray, Minnesota (SafeCITY) - Carl Muggli, a 49-year-old Minnesota man, has been arrested after he allegedly murdered his wife with a giant totem pole so he could pursue a relationship with another woman.

According to the Koochiching County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the couple's garage last November to find 61-year-old Linda Muggli pinned to the ground with a 2900-pound totem pole laying on top of her. A border patrol agent who was first to arrive on the scene, rolled the giant wood carving off of Linda as she gasped with blood pouring from her mouth.

Although she was still breathing when emergency crews arrived, she died shortly after arriving at a local hospital.

Carl Muggli told deputies that his back was turned when the giant totem pole fell out of it's cradle and landed on his wife, instantly crushing her.

Carl and Linda Muggli lived in a log home and operated a totem pole carving business about 20 miles south of International Falls (on the Minnesota/Ontario Canada border).

About a week after the "accident" a source came forward with printout pages that showed Carl Muggli had been having an online love affair with an Alabama woman using the social networking site Facebook.

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents confiscated Muggli's computer and uncovered Facebook messages that were exchanged between Mugglie and his mistress for about a month prior to Linda Muggli's death.

"I love you with all my being, I want us together to live our lives as we seek. For I am with you," Muggli allegedly wrote the woman. "I am yours. We are one."

On November 28, Muggli wrote: "I love you Eveningstar, we'll get through this, I love you, house just got full again, will call soon."

Muggli also began emailing Realtors in Texas - looking for "a country home on 5 or more acres to rent or lease."

A few hours after his wife's memorial service, Muggli allegedly sent his girlfriend a link to a property he had found in Palestine, Texas. She responded by stating "This is good, follow your heart as I have been doing. I love you baby - call when you can, Hugs and Kisses, holding you tight, I will not let you go, love you my husband."

Investigators went back to the couple's garage and tried to re-create the accident. After at least 5 attempts, detectives were unable to get the 17-foot-tall pole to fall in the manner Muggli described it.

Detectives also inspected the pole that killed Linda Muggli and discovered that it had been coated with polyurethane in an effort to cover up evidence.

In May, the woman in Alabama told authorities that she was on the phone with Muggli when she overheard him arguing with his wife about getting a divorce. Muggli reportedly called her back about 30 minutes later stating that there had been an accident and emergency crews had arrived to help his wife.

Seven months after Linda Mugglie's death, Carl Muggli was arrested in Stockdale, Texas. He now awaits extradition back to Minnesota where he faces one count of second-degree murder.

PEEP SHOW

Fullerton, CA (SafeCITY) - Trevor Harwell, a 20-year-old computer technician was jailed after he allegedly photographed women undressing and showering by turning their laptop computers into peep show devices.

According to Fullerton police, an investigation was launched after detectives received a complaint from a customer stating that a suspicious message kept popping up on his daughter's Macintosh computer.

"Try putting your laptop near hot steam for several minutes to clean sensor," stated the message.

Investigators later learned that Harwell, a technician for Rezitech Inc., allegedly installed software on dozens of laptop computers which allowed him to control the computers' webcam.

The software would allow Harwell to remotely activate the camera, take photographs and then upload the image to a server where Harwell could then retrieve the images.

Harwell then activated software on the victim's computer which would pop up a message - cloaked as a Mac OS X system message - stating that the computer's internal sensor needed repair.

The message then recommended placing the computer in a steam environment to help clean the sensor. Victims reportedly bit on the suggestion, dragging their laptops into the bathroom while they undressed and then showered.

Harwell's actions quickly unraveled when investigators searched his computers and found thousands of images that showed women in various states of undress.

Investigators say that Harwell was formerly a student at Biola University and that many of his identified victims were also students from the school.

Harwell was booked into jail on 12 felony counts of computer access and fraud. He was released after posting a $50,000 bond.

OUT THE WINDOW

Tulsa, Oklahoma (SafeCITY) - Amber Hilberling, a 19-year-old Tulsa woman was jailed after she allegedly pushed her husband out of a 25th story window during a heated argument.

According to Tulsa Police, officers were called to the University Club Tower after residents reported that a man had fallen out of a window.

Investigators say Amber Hiberling admitted to pushing her husband, 23-year-old Joshua Hiberling, through a window while the two were engaged in an argument. He then broke the through the window and fell 17 stories onto a parking garage. He was pronounced dead at the scene

Mr. Hiberling, who served in the U.S. Air Force, was described by family and friends as being a nice guy. He had served in the U.S. Air Force, and was looking forward to a new child that he and his wife were about to have. Those who knew him are saddened by his untimely demise.

Court records show that the couple has had previous domestic issues. A protective order was filed against Mrs. Hiberling after she reportedly hit her husband in the head with the lamp, causing injured which required stitches and staples. The case was thrown out after the couple didn't show up to court.

Other domestic violence incidents are being investigated, including several in other states that the couple had lived in when Mr. Hiberling was stationed with the Air Force.

Mrs. Hiberling was booked into the Tulsa County Jail on charges of first degree murder. She was released after posting $500,000 bond.

NEEDS CIGARETTE

Clarksville, Tennessee (SafeCITY) - Alex Baker, a 20-year-old Tennessee man was jailed after he he allegedly called 911 to report a fake murder and stabbing because he had gone "two days without a cigarette".

According to Clarksville Police, Baker called 911 around 7:13 p.m. to announce that he had just witnessed a murder at 1804 Evans Road. He then reportedly hung up before giving dispatchers his name.

About 13 minutes later, Baker allegedly called 911 dispatchers again, reporting that he had just been pushed out of a car door and then stabbed near a wooded area on Shaw Road. Again, he hung up without identifying himself.

After another 23 minutes passed, Baker called a 3rd time claiming that he was dying in the woods and that a man named Alex Baker killed his girlfriend and buried her in a small town west of Clarksville. Baker then hung up, once again without identifying himself.

After triangulating the origin of the call, investigators arrived at Baker's door, however Baker claimed that he did not place the calls and hadn't seen his cell phone in days.

Meanwhile, Clarksville police, working in tandem with the Montomery County Sheriff's office launched a full-scale search for the reported murder and stabbing victims. K9 units and a police helicopter were deployed to assist in the search.

Investigators continued to question Baker who allegedly cracked and confessed to making the phone calls.

When detectives asked Baker what kind of weenie-wank would pull such a stupid stunt, Baker reportedly answered that he was "bored and was anxious because he hadn't had a cigarette in two days."

Baker was booked into jail on three counts of false report. His bail was set at $15,000.

ONE-ARMED ROBBER

Albany, New York (The Weekly Vice) - Police are looking for a one-armed man after he single-handedly robbed an Albany credit union branch - and so far has yet to be found.

According to the Albany Police, a man reportedly walked into SEFCU just after noon, walked up to a teller, and demanded money.

Although the man didn't show a weapon or imply that he had one, a teller met his demands and gave him an undisclosed amount of cash, which he placed in a black plastic bag. He then fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported. The entire incident was recorded on surveillance video.

Investigators say the suspect is described as a 5'9" white male who was missing his left arm from the elbow down. He was last seen wearing an over-sized white t-shirt, denim shorts, and a white baseball cap.

Anyone who has information on this case is asked to call the Albany Police Department at (518) 438-4000.

TWO A DAY

LaFayette, New York (SafeCITY) - John Simister, a 51-year-old Milford, Connecticut man was jailed after he allegedly received two DUI charges over a ten hour period.

According to the New York Highway Patrol, troopers stopped Simister at 12:17 Monday after he was observed driving 80 mph on Interstate 81. He was given a breathalyzer test, and was found to have a blood-alcohol content of 0.19. He was charged with DUI and then released to a sober third party.

Investigators say at 10:20 p.m. the same day, an off-duty officer spotted Simister drinking alcohol inside his vehicle, which was parked outside the Nice and Easy convenience store. Officers were called to the scene, but when they tried to stop Simister, he attempted to flee in his vehicle. After a brief pursuit, Simister stopped in a driveway and was apprehended. He was again given a breathalyzer test which resulted in a .017 BAC level.

Simister was booked into the Onondaga County Justice Center and was charged with failure to comply, consuming alcohol in a vehicle, failure to keep right and DWI.

EAR & DENTURES

Williamston, South Carolina (SafeCITY) - Tony Ellison, a 50-year-old South Carolina man was jailed after he allegedly bit off part of his girlfriend's ear and then lost his dentures in the process.

According to Williamston police, Ellison and his girlfriend, Yolanda Smith, were arguing about money when Ellison leaned over and bit off a portion of Smith's ear.

Investigators say Ellison only managed to bite off a portion of the woman's ear.

"I'm glad that's all he got. He had over half of my ear in his mouth trying to bite it off," said Smith. "You're good to someone and you can't understand why someone wants to be that mean."

During the arraignment hearing, Ellison admitted to biting off part of his girlfriend's ear, and stated that he had lost part of his dentures in the process.

Investigators say the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. Neither the teeth or the missing portion of ear were recovered. Smith stated that Ellison either spit it out or swallowed it.

Ellison was booked into jail and was charged with first-degree assault and battery.

GOOSE HEAD

Barry Sinfield, a 36-year-old man, was sentenced to 25 weeks in jail after he ripped the head off a goose and then chased people around a crowded park with it.

According to Court testimony, Sinfield swung the Canadian Goose around by its head before throwing it to the ground and repeatedly kicking it. He then trapped the bird's neck against the ground with his foot and used both hands to pull its head off.

Investigators say Sinfield had consumed up to 20 cans of strong lager with a friend when he spotted the goose at Coventry's Swanson Park October 20.

After Sinfield pulled the bird's head off, he laughed and chased his friend around the park with it. He pointed the head at several passers-by and threatened to smear them with blood.

'The goose was trying to get away. The man was stamping on the goose's neck,” said 16-year-old witness Charlotte White. “I could see the goose was still moving its body. The man started to move his foot along the goose's neck. By this time I was crying and people around me were saying how sick the man was. Even now I break into tears when I think about it."

A vet estimated that the bird would have suffered for up to four minutes of pain before eventually dying.

Sinfield was photographed laughing with friends outside the court before the hearing.

Chairman of the bench Dave Sykes said: "The bench has decided that this case was so serious that the defendant must be sent to prison today."

Sinfield admitted to causing the animal unnecessary suffering before starting his 25 week sentence. He was also banned from owning animals for life.

DUST HUFFER

Naples, Florida (SafeCITY) - Last year we introduced you to Jennifer Fernandez, a 37-year-old Florida woman who was found passed out in an ally after huffing two cans of dust remover. That was the second time she had been arrested after she was found huffing the chemical.

Miss Fernandez is a year older now, but apparently not much wiser.

According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Fernandez was arrested again Sunday after she was found in the bathroom stall of a local Wal-Mart huffing more dust remover.

Investigators say a maintenance crew at the North Naples Wal-Mart was trying to clean the restroom when they found Fernandez lying on the floor of a handicapped stall. The caller told dispatchers that store employees heard the sound of spraying coming from inside the stall.

Deputies arrived to find the door of the stall locked. The deputy looked over the stall's partition and saw Fernandez slumped over the toilet with a can of dust remover beneath her head. Two more cans of dust remover were also found inside the stall.

When Fernandez stepped out of the stall, she walked a few steps and then vomited into another toilet. The front of her shirt was covered with vomit when deputies asked her for identification.

Fernandez was booked into the Collier County Jail on charges of ingesting/inhaling dangerous chemicals, possession of drug paraphernalia and retail theft under $100. She remains in custody in lieu of a $15,000 bond.

CRAZY GLUED

Memphis, TN (SafeCITY) - Abram Perkins, a 40-year-old Tennessee man was jailed after he allegedly went a bit crazy with a tube of crazy glue and major chip on his shoulder.

According to Shelby County authorities, Perkins bonded a woman's electronic devices to an electrical outlet using a tube of crazy glue.

He then reportedly poured water on several electronic items, which caused more than $4,300 in damage.

When the woman found Perkins in her home office, he reportedly laughed at her and admitted to vandalizing her equipment. He then took some of the items and left the residence.

Police located Perkins across the street and took him into custody. He was booked into the Shelby County Jail on a charge of vandalism. His bond was set at $2,000.

EYE ATE IT

Texas death row inmate Andre Thomas pulled out his one good eye and told a guard he ate it. He'd previously pulled out his other eye.
Thomas, 25, has had a history of mental problems.
In 2004, he was arrested for stabbing his wife, her 13-month-old daughter, and their 4-year-old, ripping the hearts out of his victims. He stabbed himself, before confessing to police. He was convicted in the death of the boy.
After the Dec. 9 incident, Thomas was transferred to the East Texas Medical Center's Jester Unit, a prison psychiatric unit.
"He will finally be able to receive the mental health care that we had wanted and begged for from day 1," his lawyer, Bobbie Peterson-Cate, told a local paper. "He is insane and mentally ill. It is exactly the same reason he pulled out the last one."

HER "STUFF"

Clarksville, Tennessee (SafeCITY) - Nicole Wheeler, a 31-year-old Clarksville woman was jailed after she allegedly sent her four-year-old son to spend the night with his father with a pocket full of cocaine.

According to Clarksville Police, the boy's father called police after he picked up his son from his mother's house and discovered cocaine in the boy's pocket.

Investigators say Wheeler called the boy's father shortly after he was picked up and told him that she had left money in the boy's shorts. When he checked the boy's pockets, he discovered the cocaine instead of cash.

When Wheeler called back a second time, the father placed the call on speaker phone so that an investigator could hear the conversation. Wheeler reportedly stated that she was sorry she had placed her "stuff" in her son's pocket.

Wheeler arrested was booked into jail on charges of aggravated child abuse/neglect and simple possession. Her bond was set at $11,000.

SPANK ME

Lexington, S.C. (SafeCITY) - Terrence Bryant, a 50-year-old South Carolina man was jailed after he allegedly gave cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to three teenage boys as payment for letting him spank them.

According to Lexington Police, an investigation was launched after the father of a 12-year-old boy learned that his son had obtained a pack of Newport cigarettes from Bryant.

An investigation revealed that Bryant had given the boy cigarettes on at least five prior occasions in exchange for allowing him to spank the boy on his buttocks.

The investigation also revealed that Bryant allegedly gave smokeless tobacco to two 15-year-old boys on May 10 in exchange for spanking privileges.

The alleged spankings reportedly took place in the parking lot of the Pitt Stop convenience store where Bryant worked as a cashier.

Bryant was booked into the Lexington County Detention Center on three counts of committing a lewd act on a child under the age of 16. His bond has been set at $105,000.

OLIVE OILED

Responding to a call about a naked guy sunbathing, cops in Mishawaka, Indiana arrived at a local park recently to discover a smiling Michael Donte Booth in the altogether. His nudity “was deliberate and not a wardrobe malfunction,” police concluded
A survey of the crime scene determined that Booth’s shorts and underwear were several feet away from the blanket upon which he was laying on his back “with his entire genitals showing.” Nearby, officers found the book “Gay Power,” a “Kroger bottle of extra virgin olive oil,” two cans of Miller beer, and Marlboro cigarettes.
“Sweating all over his body,” Booth, 26, appeared to have drizzled himself with the olive oil. While his clothes smelled of marijuana, no contraband was recovered by cops, who noted that the suspect was “acting very unusual.”
Along with public indecency and public intoxicaton charges, Booth was hit with a third misdemeanor count, “false informing,” for initially lying to officers about his identity. He is being held in the St. Joseph County Jail in lieu of $200 bond

SHE GOT FORKED

Springfield, Massachusetts (SafeCITY) - Brian Hurley, a 41-year-old Springfield man was jailed after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend with a forklift.

According to Springfield police, officers were called to New England Warehousing Inc. on around 9:40 a.m. on reports of a domestic disturbance.

Investigators say the victim was dropping Hurley off at work when the couple began arguing over money. Hurley's girlfriend stated that he slapped her, then got out of the vehicle and began kicking the sides of it, causing numerous dents.

Hurley then reportedly got into a company forklift, drove it into the car with the woman still inside, lifted it off the ground and then dropped it several feet away. Hurley fled the scene but was found on the back steps of his home a short time later.

He was booked into jail and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, and malicious damage to a motor vehicle.