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Couple Faces Jail Time for Saving Baby Deer [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:29:05 +0000

Have you ever done a good deed and gotten punished for it? Or had to do the right thing but others would consider wrong? One couple is facing some serious jail time for helping out one of nature’s most vulnerable creatures. Jeff and Jennifer Counceller from Connorsville, Ind. found an injured and malnourished fawn just [...]

Shocking Video: Assassination Attempt Foiled By Jammed Gun

Tom Blunt — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:04:30 +0000

An attempt on the life of a Bulgarian politician was miraculously averted yesterday when the would-be killer’s gun refused to fire. Turkish Party leader Ahmed Dogan had no time to think when a man rushed the stage and pushed a gun in his face, but the instant it became clear that the gun was faulty, [...]

Stupid Criminal Stories — It Doesn't Get Any Better Than These

Amy Austin — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:45:06 +0000

I love it when I come across a story about a stupid criminal who thinks he is so smart! It seems a lot of so-called “criminal masterminds” think they can get away with anything. Some even want to be caught! Yes folks, it’s time for “stupid true criminal stories.” May I See Your ID, Please? [...]

Angry Man Flattens Eight Police Cars With His Tractor [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:30:16 +0000

A man driving a farm tractor ran over eight vehicles in the parking lot of a Vermont police station. Reports say it was an “apparent revenge scheme.” One witness described the scene as a “Monster Jam Rally.” Witness Rene Morris told local TV station, WCAX: “I just couldn’t believe it. He’s backing up, going over [...]

Jewelry Store Owner Shoots Back at Armed Robbers [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:51:23 +0000

These armed robbers were planning an easy “smash & grab” robbery at a jewelry store in California, but ended up being a shot at by the stores owner! The store owner shoots the five suspects as they flee the store! Not up in here, you don’t! video platform video management video solutions video player

Texas Man Reunited With His 'Love' After It Was Stolen 42 Years Ago [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:12:59 +0000

Miracles really do happen! Just ask a Texas man whose "love" was stolen in front of his house over 42 years ago. Bob Russell, a retired sales manager from Southlake, Texas, has searched for his "love," a 1967 Austin Healy 3000, ever since it was stolen in front of his home in 1970, while living in Philadelphia over 42 years ago.

Sausage Attack — Man Robs Guy on Bike With Pork Goodness

Fish — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:39:55 +0000

Well if you are going to rob somebody for jewels do it with a sausage! A Brockton, Mass. man pleaded not guilty to attacking a guy on a bike with sausage links and a wrench. Michael Baker was booked on charges yesterday for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the sausage [...]

That's Nuts! Woman Arrested For Ripping Man's Testicles Off

Kathy Landin — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:25:32 +0000

Put down the Rocky Mountain Oysters for a moment, because you don’t want to be eating when you find out what this North Carolina woman was arrested for doing to a (now former) friend of hers. You may also want to think twice about picking those “oysters” back up afterwards.

Did a Guard Really Watch a Woman Being Mugged and Do Nothing? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:10:22 +0000

A video that seemingly depicts a security guard in Malaysia standing by and doing nothing as a woman is mugged in broad daylight has drawn criticism from those who think he should’ve intervened. But all may not be as it seems.

This 73-Year-Old Grandmother is a Drug Lord [VIDEO]

Chase Colston — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:23 +0000

I lived in Oklahoma for about a year-and-a-half from 2008 to 2009. I met some interesting people, but even for Oklahoma, this surprises me. Not only was 73-year-old Darlene Mays found with drugs in her home, but when you add all that police uncovered in her house, she was found to be the “kingpin” of [...]

String of Armed Robberies in Tyler Could be Connected

Dave Goldman — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:01:06 +0000

Tyler Police believe at least two of three recent armed robberies of convenience stores may be connected. Monday night’s robbery of the Express Stop at 1204 Gentry Parkway and last Thursday’s hold-up of the Speedy’s Exxon Station at 900 West Front Street may have been robbed by the same person. In both robberies, the suspect [...]

'Easter Bunny' Arrested For Drug Possession While On the Job

Mithun Divakaran — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:46:25 +0000

Ut oh, some “bunny” is in trouble. Sorry, it was too easy NOT make that awful joke. A man in Danville, Virginia, who dressed up as the Easter Bunny this past weekend was arrested for possession of “illegal prescription narcotics.” To be fair, he wasn’t on the job when he was caught, but he was [...]

[BREAKING] Salon Owner Arrested for Illegal Medical Operations

Chase Colston — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:05:01 +0000

Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has arrested the woman wanted in connection with performing illegal breast augmentations inside her Tyler beauty salon. According to a release from Tyler Police Department public information officer Don Martin, Carmel Foster-Alexander was arrested in Harrison County today. The Marshall Police Department received a tip on Foster-Alexander’s location, and the sheriff’s [...]

[BREAKING] Police Arrest ETMC Armed Robbery Suspect

Chase Colston — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:16:03 +0000

The man wanted in connection to two aggravated robberies at East Texas Medical Center has been arrested, according to a release from the Tyler Police Department. Police arrested Royce Dewayne Allen, 32, this morning. Allen also had an outstanding warrant for non-payment of child support. According to Tyler Police Department public information officer Don Martin, [...]

Christmas Presents Stolen From Longview Charity Found; Suspects Named

Chase Colston — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:32:21 +0000

Longview Police have recovered some of the Christmas presents stolen from a storage facility late last year. The toys and electronics were among many items that belonged to the Gregg County Child Welfare Board, and were going to be distributed at Christmas to local foster children. Police have named two alleged suspects, Racheal Bradley (above, [...]

Most Americans Think Crime Is Getting Worse — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:47:04 +0000

According to a new Gallup poll, 68 percent of Americans believe there is more crime than a year ago.

17 percent of the survey’s respondents reported there is less crime, and 8 percent believe the crime rate is unchanged. This marked the seventh year in a row that at least 67 percent of Americans answered crime is getting worse.

$2,500 Reward Offered for Help Catching Thugs Behind 18 Waffle House Robberies

Jade Walker — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:00:48 +0000

Waffle House is offering a big plate of cash for the person who helps police catch a couple of armed robbers.

Eighteen Waffle House restaurants in Georgia have been hit in the past two weeks, and authorities believe two men may be responsible for the stick-ups.

Woman Wakes Up to Find Burglar Sleeping on Her Couch

KNUE — Sat, 28 May 2011 21:00:37 +0000

We've all read our fair share of ridiculous criminal stories on the Internet. But waking up to find a burglar sleeping on your couch? That takes it to a whole new level.

Just ask the 63-year-old Long Neck, DE, resident who sauntered into her living room Tuesday morning to find a drunk burglar passed out on her couch.