LIGHT MY FIRE

lockport, Louisiana (SafeCITY) - Gloria Leboeuf, a 23-year-old Louisiana woman was jailed after she allegedly doused her boyfriend with lighter fluid and then tried to set him on fire.

According to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, Leboeuf went to a concrete plant where her boyfriend was working and approached him while wielding a knife..

Investigators say the boyfriend fled to a nearby trailer, however Leboeuf followed him to the trailer and sprayed it with lighter fluid. When the boyfriend fled the trailer, Leboeuf managed to spray him with lighter fluid as well.

Leboeuf was in the process of lighting a piece of newspaper on fire when another worker at the plant intervened. She responded by jumping into her vehicle and then attempting to back over the worker before finally fleeing the scene.

Detectives arrested Leboeuf at her home while recovering the knife she allegedly used in the incident from her car.

Leboeuf was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on charges of aggravated arson and two counts of aggravated battery. Her bail has been set at $40,000.


Danny Vice

PINK, BLACK & PLASTIC

Los Angeles, California (SafeCITY) - Gregory Sanchez, a 46-year-old West Covina man was jailed after he robbed a bank wearing pink hospital scrubs, a black wig and a plastic Darth Vader mask. He was arrested hours later when he returned to the SAME location to begin his work shift.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, Sanchez robbed a bank located inside a Los Angeles Albertson's grocery store. The same store where he was employed as a courtesy clerk.

Investigators say Sanchez entered the store dressed in pink hospital scrubs, a wig and a Darth Vader mask. Sanchez walked up to the Bank of America branch bank inside the store and demanded cash while wielding a hatchet. He then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police say Sanchez was arrested when he returned to the store just 3 hours later to begin his shift working as a courtesy clerk at the same store.

"It's not difficult to see where he got the idea to rob the bank," said Sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker.

Detectives did not reveal how they were able to link Sanchez to the robbery.

Sanchez was booked into jail on a charge of bank robbery. His bail was set at $100,000.

POOP & PEE

Leicester, Massachusetts (SafeCITY) - Michael S. Hussey, a 51-year-old well-known Massachusetts public defender/attorney-in-charge was jailed after he was allegedly driving while intoxicated, and covered in his own urine and feces, minor details that he begged to be left out of the police report.

Apparently, deputies thought it was too funny not to be known.

According to Leicester police, officers had been alerted by a store clerk that a man believed to be intoxicated and appearing to have urinated on himself stopped and asked for directions at a local convenience store. It was reported that he left in a red Saturn around 12:45 a.m.

About an hour later, an officer began to follow a red Saturn as it pulled out of a Cumberland Farms convenience store and began to head east. The officer noted that the driver was swerving and pulled the vehicle over. When Hussey exited, he was clearly intoxicated and had defecated and urinated on himself.

Investigators say Hussey could not perform the field sobriety tests. He was taken to the station, where he was given breathalyzer test. He reportedly registered a .215, over twice the state's legal limit of 0.08. He was allowed to clean up, given a new change of clothes and placed into custody.

Hussey was booked into jail on charges of driving while under the influence. He was released after posting $40 bail. He is due to appear in court on Thursday for a pre-trial hearing.

While officers were preparing Hussey's release papers, he stated that he would plead guilty to the charges against him and asked that the embarrassing elements be omitted from the police report. Officers denied his request.

This is not Hussey's first drunk-driving incident. In 1994, he was suspected of driving under the influence, but was not charged in the case.

GOOGLED

Sioux Falls, South Dakota (SafeCITY) - Jose Sanchez, a 20-year-old South Dakota man was jailed after he tied up and beat his girlfriend after he discovered that she had Googled "How to to get out of an abusive relationship."

According to police, Sanchez became enraged when he discovered that his 18-year-old girlfriend had used her cell phone to research "how to get out of an abusive relationship."

Investigators say the victim tried to delete the search phrase from her phone, however things turned ugly when Sanchez checked the phone's deleted history and discovered she what she had been researching.

Police say Sanchez retaliated by tying the victim up with a belt and an extension cord. He then allegedly punched and kicked her for twenty minutes until she convinced him that she needed to go to a hospital.

Sanchez reportedly took the woman to the hospital and stood by while she told emergency workers that she had been in a fight with another woman. She was treated for multiple cracked ribs and bruising before being released. On the way home, Sanchez reportedly told the woman that he would kill her if she tried to leave the house.

The victim finally had an opportunity to escape when Sanchez became intoxicated and went to another apartment in the complex to see a friend. That's when she called police, told them what had happened.

Sanchez was booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault, second-degree kidnapping and interfering with emergency communications (for taking away her cell phone so she couldn't call police). His bond has been set at $10,000.

IN TROUBLE

Louisville, Kentucky (SafeCity) - Robin Scott, a 50-year-old Louisville woman was jailed after she reportedly threw boiling water on her 61-year-old boyfriend - make that her BLIND 61-year-old boyfriend.

According to Louisville police, officers were called to the couple's home by the victim, Thomas Maddle, who stated that he was "in trouble".

Investigators say when officers arrived on the scene, they found a blind man with severe burns on his arm, swelling to his face and a cut on his forehead.

The victim stated that he he was in the midst of an argument with Scott when she allegedly dumped boiling water on him. He suffered second-degree burns and was taken to University Hospital for treatment.

Scott was booked into jail and was charged with second-degree domestic assault.

WHACKED & SMACKED

Naples, Florida (SafeCITY) - Hersha Howard, a 31-year-old Naples woman was jailed after she allegedly beat, bit, whacked and smacked her roommate over a box of girl scout cookies.

According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Howard burst into her roommate's room and began accusing her of eating her box of "Thin Mints" girl scout cookies.

The victim, Jasmin Wanke, explained that she had given them to Howard's kids around 1:00 a.m. because they were hungry.

Investigators say Howard continued arguing with Wanke, then reportedly jumped on top of her and punched her in the face. Wanke's husband separated the women.

As Wanke began walking away, Howard grabbed a pair of scissors and followed after her. When the women got downstairs, Howard dropped the scissors and instead hit the victim with a board. Wanke ran into the kitchen and Howard again attacked her, biting her in her breast.

The victim then ran outside, where Howard hit her several more times with a sign. Wanke's husband tackled Howard before police arrived on the scene and apprehended her.

Howard was booked into the Naples Jail Center and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

MOM'S DENTURES

Houston, Texas (SafeCITY) - Christopher Harding, a 23-year-old Houston man was jailed after he allegedly assaulted his disabled mother, grabbed the dentures out of her mouth and then fled the scene. "He looks a little too Sweet to me"

According to Houston Police, Harding attacked his legally disabled mother and robbed her of her dentures last week.

Investigators say Harding grabbed his mother's throat and then punched her to the ground. He then held her to the ground while delivering several more blows to the face.

He then reportedly put his body weight on her throat - strangling her - while reaching into her mouth to remove her dentures. He then jumped up and fled the scene with her teeth.

Harding was arrested hours later and booked into the Harris County Jail on a charge of injury to a disabled person. He is currently being held without bond.

IN HER WAY

Summerville, South Carolina (SafeCITY) - Amy Lynn Stewart, a 34-year-old Summerville woman was jailed after she allegedly ran over several middle school students because they were "in her way."

According to Summerville police, a group of children were walking to Alston Middle School around 8:00 a.m. when Stewart approached in her car and honked the horn.

The children were walking along the shoulder of the road because a sidewalk wasn't available.

Investigators say when the children wouldn't move out of her way, Stewart punched the gas and charged into the group, striking four children.

The alleged victims included a 14-year-old, two 13-year-olds, and one 12-year-old. One child was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Stewart was booked into jail and charged with four counts of assault and battery in the first degree. Her bail was set at $40,000. Records show she does not have any prior arrests.

HAMMER NOSE

Las Cruces, New Mexico (SafeCITY) - Theda Bonner, a 60-year-old Las Cruces woman was arrested after she allegedly beat her ex-husband in the face with a hammer.

According to Las Cruces deputies, Bonner was allegedly staying with her ex-husband when they took a drive. At some point, Bonner allegedly hit him in the nose with a hammer.

Bonner's ex-husband allegedly claims that Bonner was violent during their marriage but he never reported it.

"Back when we were married I never called anybody because it's kind of a shame," said Bonner's ex-husband. "It's hard to call the police and say my little bitty wife is beating me up."

"It hurts, it's a little sore, but thank goodness she isn't any bigger," said Bonner.

Bonner was arrested and taken to the Do-a Ana County Detention Center and charged with one count of aggravated battery against a household member. Bond has been set at $10,000.

BEHEADED PIG

Portsmouth, Virginia (SafeCITY) - Ashley Marie Fowler, a 21-year-old Virginia woman who was arrested last week for beheading a pig and then leaving it on a Chesapeake resident's front porch has been arrested again.

According to police, Fowler used an axe to decapitate one pig while stabbing another to death with a bowie knife. She then left the dead pigs' carcasses on a resident's front porch before slashing the victim's tires.

Investigators say the axe, a bowie knife, a black ski mask, six fire extinguishers and a wooden cross were found inside Fowler's 1996 Ford Explorer. The two weapons, police say, are consistent with the type of instrument used to assault the animals.

One of the pigs' owners told investigators that Fowler murdered the animals in retaliation because he broke up with a woman who is Fowler's friend.

Now police have tied evidence found in Fowler's vehicle to a recent church burglary in which three wooden crosses and three fire extinguishers were stolen. Two of the wooden crosses are still unaccounted for.

BREASTS OUT

Manatee, Florida (SafeCITY) - Laura Campanello, a 43-year-old Florida woman was jailed Valentines day when she allegedly became aggravated by a woman's busty chest and decided to get busty in front of a Sheriff's Office deputy. Needless to say, she was promptly busted.

According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Campanello was visiting a Manatee area school when she encountered another woman visitor inside who she thought was showing too much cleavage. An argument soon broke out between the two women.

Investigators say Campanello told the arriving deputy that she was angry because she thought the other visitor's shirt was too revealing and showed more breast than it should inside a school.

When the deputy told Campanello that he could not tell people what to wear, so long as they weren't exposing themselves, Campanello became even angrier.

That when she allegedly pulled up the front of her blouse in front of the deputy, the woman visitor and the visitor's husband - pulled both breasts out - squeezed them together and said "then I can just do this!"

The deputy asked Campanello to kindly put her breasts away before placing her under arrest. She was booked into the Manatee County Jail on a charge of disorderly conduct. She was released after posting a $220 bond.

DUDES IN DRAG

Immokalee, Florida (SafeCITY) - Josue Hernandez, a 27-year-old Florida man was jailed after he allegedly threw a tantrum in a bar after attempting to flirt with two girls who turned out to be two dudes in drag instead.

According to the Collier County Sheriff's Officers, Hernandez was in an Immokalee bar when he began buying drinks for two men who were dressed up in women's clothing.

When Hernandez learned that the two presumed "women" had penises instead of vaginas, he allegedly became irate.

Investigators say Hernandez began breaking bottles and starting fights with other bar patrons in retaliation for the perceived misgivings of the two supposed "women."

Deputies arrived to find the bar in disarray and Hernandez in possession of a hunting knife with a six inch blade tucked inside his waistband.

Hernandez was booked into the Collier County Jail on charges of disorderly conduct and carrying a concealed weapon.

CHOP YOU UP

Pittsburgh, PA (SafeCITY) - Jeffrey Runco, a 43-year-old Pittsburgh man was jailed after he threatened to "chop up" a neighbor with a hatchet before attacking police, claiming he was Jesus Christ.

According to Pittsburgh Police, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on a report of "loud music" when they arrived to find a lunatic who was harassing his neighbors.

Investigators say Runco broke his neighbor's window with a hatchet and yelled "I'm going to (expletive) kill you! I'm going to come in there and chop you up."

Another neighbor stated that Runco left a note for her that stated "It's your fault I relapsed.. I'm going to pay you back," according to the arrest affidavit.

When officers arrived at the scene, Runco refused to open his door. When police kicked in his door and entered the residence, Runco reportedly popped out of a closet attempted to attack the officers.

"He's screaming at five cops, telling them that he is Jesus Christ and where are they going to park the helicopter - because they're going to have to get in through the roof because he's Jesus Christ," stated one neighbor who saw the arrest from his apartment window.

Another neighbor stated that Runco told police he wouldn't be caught until after he finished his bottle of Nikoli Vodka.

Runco was eventually wrestled down, hog tied and carted off to jail on charges of criminal attempt, terroristic threats and criminal mischief.

STEAK ATTACK

Houma, Louisiana (SafeCITY) - Edna Verdin, a 51-year-old Louisiana woman was jailed after she allegedly assaulted her boyfriend with a frozen steak.

According to the Houma Police Department, Verdin became angry when she attempted to place a bottle of Tequila Rose in the freezer to cool down, but couldn't get it to fit.

In a fit of anger, she reportedly pulled a frozen steak out of the freezer and then clobbered her live-in boyfriend in the head with it. The victim, identified as 51-year-old Jerry Voisin, suffered a large bloody gash on the forehead as a result.

Verdin was booked into the Terrebonne Parish Jail on a charge of aggravated battery. She was released after posting bond.

TWO ZAPS

Brewton, Alabama (SafeCITY) - Crystal Mealer, a 23-year-old Alabama woman was jailed after she allegedly barged in on a police traffic stop, insisted they let her help them with the stop and then took to brawling when they tried to arrest her for drunk driving.

According to Brewton police, officers had just pulled over a vehicle for speeding and were attempting process the stop when Mealer pulled behind the patrol car and offered to assist the officer. Although the officer told Mealer that she needed to leave the scene, Mealer reportedly insisted that she needed to stay because she intended to become a police officer.

She went a step further by informing the officer that she had even picked up an application to become an officer recently.

Investigators say the officer became concerned that Mealer may have been intoxicated and asked her if she had been drinking. The officer then performed a breath test on Mealer, which she reportedly failed.

When the officer attempted to take Mealer into custody, Mealer's police acadamy ambitions took a break as she began fighting with officers at the scene.

Officers were forced to use a Taser on Mealer, hoping she would listen to their commands to not resist. When the first zap didn't calm her down, a second jolt of law enforcement enthusiasm finally brought her into submission.

"The officers reported that she kicked at them, tried to bite them and even tried to grab a firearm from an officer," according to police Chief Kenny Brazile.

Mealer was booked into the Escambia County Detention Center on charges of driving under the influence, assault, resisting arrest and criminal mischief.

SEX TRAINER

Mason, Ohio (SafeCITY) - Stacy Lynn Schuler, a 33-year-old health and physical education teacher at Mason High School in Ohio has been arrested and indicted on charges of having sex with five students - most (if not all) of which were football players at the school.

According to Warren County authorities, Schuler has been indicted on 16 counts of sexual battery and three counts of serving alcohol to an underage person.

Prosecutors say the alleged sex acts happened on five occasions between August and December of last year with five different students while she was a trainer for the school's football team. In those instances, Schuler allegedly had sex with each student and in some instances furnished alcohol to them.

Schuler tendered her resignation from the school after her release from the Warren County Jail following a bond hearing. She was released on the condition that she wear a GPS electronic monitoring device while she resides with her parents in Montgomery County.

Another head was presented to the school board guillotine in the drama that has played out following Schuler's arrest. School board members voted to accept the January 28th resignation of Mason High School Assistant Principal George Coates.

Police say Coates had allegedly sent Schuler text messages that contained sexual images. Schuler reportedly told school authorities about the messages shortly before she was forced to take a leave of absence pending the investigation into her case.

If convicted on all charges, Schuler could be sentenced to up to 81 years in jail. (umm yeah, whatever)...

MAN UP

Minneapolis, Minnesota (SafeCITY) - Sarah May Casareto, a 33-year-old Minneapolis nurse was jailed after stealing a surgery patient's pain medication and then telling him to "man up" moments before he was wheeled into surgery.

And yes, the patient went on to undergo the surgery in agony while the nurse dozed off - high on the drugs that was meant for her patient.

Before screams could be heard down the hall, nurse Casareto shot herself up with the fentanyl she had checked out for her patient. She then reportedly told the patient that there was no more medication for him and that he "should man up here and take some pain."

Investigators say the patient only received 150 micrograms of medication instead of the 300 micrograms he was prescribed prior to surgery. He was then wheeled into surgery for a kidney stone operation, telling police that hospital staff had to hold him down to finish the procedure.

It felt like "very long needles going through my skin and down into my kidneys," the victim told investigators.

A technician who assisted the surgeon told investigators that Casareto advised her patient to "go to your beach... go to your happy place" as the patient screamed and moaned.

Hospital staff became suspicious when the patient, identified in the police report as L.V.K., exhibited more pain than usual. The jig was finally up when Casareto allegedly began acting intoxicated, stopped attending to the patient and even fell asleep. Hospital staff later found her in possession of empty syringes with the labels peeled off.

When hospital administrators demanded that she submit to a drug test, Casareto refused and resigned her position instead. She later admitted to police that she was addicted to pain medication.

Hospital officials have not commented on the case and declined to explain why doctors and nurses would continue to operate on a patient who showed obvious signs of severe pain.

Casareto, who resides in Forest Lake, was booked into the Hennepin County Jail on a charge of theft of a controlled substance. Prosecutors plan to ask for jail time instead of the probation normally called for under sentencing guidelines.

The victim, who reported the incident back in December has since recovered from the surgery and has retained a lawyer.

CARTOON PORN?

Kurt James Milner, a 28-year-old man was jailed after he allegedly downloaded cartoon porn depicting pornographic images of popular television characters.

So what, it’s cartoon porn, right? Not when 59 images of actual youngsters were found on his computer back in 2003, for which he received two years probation.

According to police, detectives received an anonymous tip about Milner, who is a former security guard, possessing inappropriate pornographic images.

Officers went to Milner’s home on January 24th and requested that he give up his computer.

Milner refused to cooperate with police at first, but he called an hour and a half later and released his computer to authorities.

Apparently, Milner attempted to delete the files, but police found 64 images depicting characters from The Simpsons, The Powerpuff Girls, and The Incredibles in sexually explicit positions in the computer’s recycle bin.

Milner told police that he downloaded the images to show them to a friend because he thought they were funny and they were not to be used for sexual gratification.

Milner was booked into jail and charged with possessing child exploitation material and using a carriage service to access child exploitation material. He was sentenced to 12 months jail but it was wholly suspended for five years. He was also given a $1,000 good behavior bond for five years.

He is now registered as a sex offender.

SO UGLY!

Sonora, California (SafeCITY) - Marsha Guinn, a 36-year-old Sonora woman was jailed after she allegedly tried to hide methamphetamine during a traffic stop.

According to the Sonora Police Department, a deputy pulled over a vehicle after noticing it had displayed a false registration tag.

The officer decided to run a warrant check on the vehicle passengers after recognizing Guinn, who had been arrested about a month ago for meth possession.

Investigators say while the officer was running warrant checks, he saw Guinn removed something from her sweatshirt pocket and put it under the seat. The deputy checked the vehicle, and found a black bag containing an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine.

Guinn was booked into the Tuolumne County Jail and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance.

CROWN ROYAL

Cross Lanes, West Virginia (SafeCITY) - Tiffany Hodges, a 29-year-old West Virginia woman was jailed after she fought with a bottle of Crown Royal and lost, leaving an 11-month-old baby unattended.

According to the Kanawha Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to Hodges' home Friday after receiving an anonymous tip that she might be under the influence with an 11-month-old child in the house.

When deputies and paramedics arrived at the scene, they could hear a child crying inside the residence, however they couldn't get anyone to open the door. Investigators entered the residence and found Hodges passed out or highly intoxicated, while a baby was left crying in his crib.

Investigators say the residence itself was strewn with dirty clothes, garbage and soiled garbage. The child was taken into protective custody and later placed with a family member. Hodges was also taken into custody, but apparently not without a fight.

Hodges allegedly kicked a deputy repeatedly in the leg and chest as she was placed in handcuffs and carried to the patrol car.

She was booked into jail on charges of felony child neglect and battery on a police officer.

FALSE TEETH

Sacramento, California (SafeCITY) - James Brown, a 53-year-old escapee from Washington D.C. was captured after police discovered his false teeth at the scene of an accident.

According to the Sacramento Police Department, Brown crashed a vehicle into two vehicles and several fences. He also managed to tear up the landscaping of several homes in his path as well.

Witnesses told police that the driver appeared to be injured and fled on foot.

When police processed the accident scene, they found a set of false teeth on the floorboard of the vehicle which were knocked out of the driver's mouth when the airbag deployed. They found Brown in the area and were able to match the false teeth to him.

A check of the vehicle's license plate revealed that it had been stolen.

Brown initially gave police a false name, however, he was later identified and found to have a warrant for his arrest as an escapee from Washington D.C..

Investigators say Brown has a long history of escaping from law enforcement custody.

NAKED BILLBOARD

Fort Worth, Texas (SafeCITY) - James Apple, a 24-year-old Fort Worth man, was jailed after he allegedly stood naked on top of a billboard for hours, stopping traffic with his repeated shenanigans.

According to Fort Worth police, Apple was camped naked atop a billboard near Trinity Park for nearly five hours.

When authorities asked him to come down, he reportedly threatened to jump and begged for help.

Apple stated that his family was dead and repeatedly screamed "Where's my family?" At one point he reportedly became sick and vomited over one side of the billboard.

The behavior was bizarre considering his family was waiting in the crowd below, attempting to coax him down with a megaphone.

Around 3:30 in the afternoon, police were finally able to coax him down by informing him that it was about to rain. Apple was provided a pair of retina saving shorts and then transported to a local hospital where he was placed under a 72-hour watch. The observation period is standard procedure for those who threaten suicide.

The billboard he was on is approximately four stories high and had a "We Buy Ugly Houses" advertisement on one side and a Museum of Living Art advertisement on the other. The ladder itself is around 12 feet off the ground, leaving police baffled as to how he was able to climb up.

Apple's family stated that the incident was likely due to drugs and that he suffered from a psychological condition. He also recently lost his job at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar, adding fuel to the mental fire.

Police stated that it is unlikely Apple will face charges over the incident.

CAVEMAN SUSPECT

Iowa City, Iowa (SafeCITY) - Johnson County authorities are looking for a man resembling this sketch who may be a witness or possibly even a suspect to a house fire.

According to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, the Iowa City Fire Department was called to the scene of a fire at an apartment complex at about 11 p.m. on January 29th.

Crews from the West Branch and Coralville Fire Departments as well as three Iowa City Engines and Iowa City Truck 1 worked to extinguish the fire. One fire fighter was injured, sustaining burns to both of his hands.

Crews rescued a dog from a second floor apartment, however, the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Investigators say a witness (sketched above) may have been in the area between 10:30 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. He is described as an older white man with a beard and long hair, between 5'10'' and 6'0, and was last seen wearing a dark colored coat and pants. Police believe the witness is a transient from out of town.

Police responded to the same address earlier in the evening after a resident and a “transient” male got into an altercation at a nearby park.

Iowa City CrimeStoppers is offering an award in the amount of $1,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the caveman....err...suspect who committed the arson. Anyone with any information pertaining to the case can contact CrimeStoppers at 358-TIPS (8477).

KNIFE IN FACE

Zhumadian, China (SafeCITY) - Ren Hanzhi, a 13-year-old resident of China's Henan Province, discovered what it's like to have a knife buried in his face after he fell while attempting to peel an apple.

According to the child's father, Ren was walking to the couch while attempting to peel an apple when he slipped and fell.

The impending fall drove the blade of an 8-inch-long knife into Ren's left cheek. luckily for Ren, the knife did not cause any brain damage.

Ren's father, who was fearful of removing the knife from his screaming son, took the child to a local hospital - but the hospital was not equipped to handle the emergency. The boy was instead transferred to a larger facility where chief surgeon Peng Liwei extracted the knife and closed the wound.

Dr. Liwei considered the surgery a success and estimated that it would be about a month until the boy would make a full recovery.

CLOCK & CHAIRS

Newport Township, PA (SafeCITY) - Jarrett Edmonds, a 28-year-old Pennsylvania man was jailed after he beat his girlfriend with a clock and folding chairs because she didn't ask to use the bathroom.

According to police, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in Newport Township around 6 a.m. after receiving a report of an alleged beating.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found Crystal Wetzel who was nursing multiple injuries to her head and arms. A medical examination would later reveal that she was suffering from deep lacerations to hear head, a broken nose and bruising to her arms and shoulders.

Investigators say Wetzel told them Edmonds became enraged when she used the bathroom without his permission.

Edmonds allegedly began beating her with a digital alarm clock. He then picked up two folding chairs and began beating her head, shoulders, face and torso with them.

When the woman tried to leave, Edmonds blocked her exit and wouldn't allow her to call for an ambulance. He then reportedly tried to make her stand naked outside in the cold in an effort to "embarrass her," according to the arrest affidavit.

The woman eventually fled the residence and called police from a friend's house. Police found two folding chairs and an alarm clock that were covered with blood at the scene

Edmonds was booked into the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, false imprisonment, harassment and disorderly conduct. His bail was set at $75,000.

PUPPY IN MAIL

Minneapolis. Minnesota (SafeCITY) - Stacey Champion, a 39-year old Minneapolis woman was jailed after she allegedly attempted to ship a live puppy to another state through the US mail.

According to the Minneapolis Police Department, Champion entered a Minneapolis post office and attempted to send a small dog to Georgia via priority mail.

Investigators say postal workers checked the box in, asking usual questions about the box containing perishables, liquids or hazardous materials. Champion reportedly answered "No" but cautioned postal workers that the package was "delicate" and to "be careful" with it.

On the outside of the package, Champion reportedly wrote "This is for your 11th birthday. It's what you wanted," according to detectives. She also reportedly told postal workers not to worry if they heard sounds coming from the box because it contained a toy robot.

Postal workers first became suspicious when they saw the box move on its own. When they opened it up, they found a 4-month-old Schnauzer and poodle mix inside. The box was completely sealed, with the only breathing holes being covered with packing tape. Detectives and postal workers agree that the dog would have likely arrived dead at its destination.

"If you don't identify it so that it can be handled properly, it goes into the cargo hold of an airplane," explained Minneapolis Police Sgt. Angela Dodge. "It gets 40 below in those cargo planes that get up to 40,000 feet."

Champion was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. She may also face federal charges of trying to ship live animals by mail.

After her arrest, Champion reportedly returned to the postal office to demand the $22 she spent to have the package delivered. She also asked for a small amount of money she claims was attached to the dog's home-made collar.

Postal workers denied the refund and referred Champion to police for an explanation about any cash that might have been recovered.

POT IN BOXERS

Jeffersonville, Indiana (SafeCITY) - Dontas R. Marshall, a 41-year-old Indiana inmate is facing additional charges after he allegedly attempted to sneak marijuana into jail by having it sewn into his boxer shorts.

According to the Clark County Sheriff's Office, Marshall was sentenced to 5-10 years in jail and 5 years probation after he was found guilty of possessing cocaine within 100 feet of a school, a class B felony. An additional charge of distributing marijuana was dropped as part of a plea agreement. He taken to Clark County Jail.

Investigators say the next day, officers discovered that Marshall smelled like marijuana. They conducted a pat-down search and found nothing, but noticed that he was clenching his buttocks as if he was hiding something. Police warned Marshall that if he had anything in his possession, he would not be charged if he gave it up willingly.

At first, Marshall denied having anything, but as officers prepared to do a strip search he admitted that he had a joint in his boxers, then removed them. Officers used a knife to open the seam of the boxers and found 15 marijuana cigarettes.

Despite being told he would not be charged, officers had to report it due to the amount of marijuana they found. Marshall stated that his wife had sewn "joints" into his boxers for him, but he was unaware of the amount.

Marshall remains at the Clark County Jail. On Wednesday, he was additionally charged with class C felony trafficking with an inmate and class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana. He faces an additional two to nine years in prison for those charges.