thesmokinggun--2020-09-22--Cops: Woman, 71, Battered Man Over Mask

Cops: Woman, 71, Battered Man Over Mask

SEPTEMBER 22 -- An elderly woman was arrested yesterday after allegedly pushing and striking a male neighbor who refused to wear a mask inside an elevator at a Florida condominium , police say .
The confrontation Monday afternoon at the Oceana Oceanfront complex in Jensen Beach resulted in the filing of a battery charge against Suzanne Miller , 71 .
Miller was released from the county jail late last night after being booked on the misdemeanor count .
According to an arrest affidavit , the victim told cops that Miller “ became upset and started getting loud ” when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The man , who was returning to his apartment after retrieving mail in the lobby , said that Miller ( seen at right ) told him she “ didn ’ t feel comfortable riding the elevator with someone who wasn ’ t wearing a mask.
” Unable to stop the man from pressing the button for his floor , the septuagenarian allegedly began yelling , “ He ’ s assaulting me.
” When the man still refused to leave the elevator , Miller tried to push him out of the car and “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a closed fist on his shoulder , cops charge .
A female witness told cops that she saw the 5 ’ 2 ” Miller “ striking the victim multiple times on the arm and chest area with an open hand.
” Video surveillance footage corroborated the accounts provided to police by the victim and the witness .
Miller is scheduled for an October 21 appearance in Circuit Court .
( 2 pages )

SEPTEMBER 22--An elderly woman was arrested yesterday after allegedly pushing and striking a male neighbor who refused to wear a mask inside an elevator at a Florida condominium, police say.
The confrontation Monday afternoon at the Oceana Oceanfront complex in Jensen Beach resulted in the filing of a battery charge against Suzanne Miller, 71. Miller was released from the county jail late last night after being booked on the misdemeanor count.
According to an arrest affidavit, Anthony Derosa, 54, told cops that Miller “became upset and started getting loud” when he declined to put on a mask. Derosa, who was returning to his apartment after retrieving mail in the lobby, said that Miller (seen at right) told him she “didn’t feel comfortable riding the elevator with someone who wasn’t wearing a mask.”
Unable to stop Derosa from pressing the button for his floor, the septuagenarian allegedly began yelling, “He’s assaulting me.” When Derosa still refused to leave the elevator, Miller tried to push him out of the car and “started intentionally striking” the victim with a closed fist on his shoulder, cops charge.
A female witness told cops that she saw the 5’ 2” Miller “striking the victim multiple times on the arm and chest area with an open hand.” Video surveillance footage corroborated the accounts provided to police by Derosa and the witness.
Miller, free on $1000 bond, is scheduled for an October 21 arraignment in Circuit Court. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-23--Woman Cops Plea Over Fiery Pussy 911 Call

SEPTEMBER 23 -- The Ohio woman who recently called 911 to claim that “ my pussy ’ s on fire ” and , as a result , needed someone from the fire department to “ put it out with their hose , ” pleaded guilty today for her misuse of the emergency dispatch system .
In a plea deal with prosecutors , Katrina Morgan , 50 , copped to disorderly conduct with persistence , a misdemeanor , in connection with a late-night 911 call in May .
Morgan was intoxicated when she placed the call while at a friend ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city on Lake Erie .
After entering her plea in Ottawa County Municipal Court , Morgan was sentenced to 10 days in jail , though the execution of the sentence was suspended as long as she avoids trouble for the next year .
She was also fined $ 250 , but $ 150 of that penalty was suspended .
Seen above , Morgan was initially charged with disrupting public service , a felony , and several misdemeanors .
When a Port Clinton Police Department dispatcher answered Morgan ’ s 911 call , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ department please , ‘ cause my pussy ’ s on fire .
I need to make sure their hose is working .
Is their hose working ?
” After the dispatcher asked “ What is on fire ?
” Morgan replied , “ I need the fire department ‘ cause my pussy ’ s on fire .
And I need somebody to come put it out with their hose.
” In the background , a female friend of Morgan ’ s can be heard squealing .
CLICK HERE to listen to Morgan 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at her friend ’ s residence , cops took her into custody , but not without a struggle .
It was only after an officer removed his taser from a holster that the “ agitated ” Morgan relented and got into the rear of a police cruiser .
( 2 pages )

SEPTEMBER 23--The Ohio woman who recently called 911 to claim that “my pussy’s on fire” and, as a result, needed someone from the fire department to “put it out with their hose,” pleaded guilty today for her misuse of the emergency dispatch system.
In a plea deal with prosecutors, Katrina Morgan, 50, copped to disorderly conduct with persistence, a misdemeanor, in connection with a late-night 911 call in May. Morgan was intoxicated when she placed the call while at a friend’s home in Port Clinton, a city on Lake Erie.
After entering her plea in Ottawa County Municipal Court, Morgan was sentenced to 10 days in jail, though the execution of the sentence was suspended as long as she avoids trouble for the next year. She was also fined $250, but $150 of that penalty was suspended.
Seen above, Morgan was initially charged with disrupting public service, a felony, and several misdemeanors.
When a Port Clinton Police Department dispatcher answered Morgan’s 911 call, she said, “I need the fire department please, ‘cause my pussy’s on fire. I need to make sure their hose is working. Is their hose working?” After the dispatcher asked “What is on fire?” Morgan replied, “I need the fire department ‘cause my pussy’s on fire. And I need somebody to come put it out with their hose.” In the background, a female friend of Morgan’s can be heard squealing.
CLICK HERE to listen to Morgan's 911 call.
After tracking Morgan down at her friend’s residence, cops took her into custody, but not without a struggle. It was only after an officer removed his taser from a holster that the “agitated” Morgan relented and got into the rear of a police cruiser. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-25--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

SEPTEMBER 25 -- For today ’ s “ Friday Photo Fun ” game , readers must examine five mug shots @ @ @ @ @ the alleged crime for which they were arrested .
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thesmokinggun--2020-09-28--Man, 59, Busted For Battering Girlfriend With A Slice Of Pizza

A Florida Man slapped his girlfriend in the face with a slice of pizza , leaving her covered in “ grease , red sauce , and food toppings , ” according to police who arrested the accused batterer .
Responding Wednesday night to a call about a disturbance at an apartment building in Port Charlotte , cops were met by the 51-year-old victim , who said that Sean Metcalf , 59 , had `` smacked her in the face with a piece of pizza . ''
The woman said she was taking items to the trash when Metcalf became very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Included in the material the woman planned on tossing was a pizza box she mistakenly thought was empty .
“ Sean told her not to throw his things away and became very angry , ” according to a probable cause affidavit .
The victim responded by tossing the pizza box back into the residence , causing slices to escape containment .
Metcalf allegedly then approached his girlfriend , “ picking up a slice of pizza and hitting the victim in the face and chest with it.
” When questioned by cops , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the victim , but denied the dispute became physical .
He also claimed to have “ no idea how pizza got all over the victim.
” Seen above , Metcalf was arrested for domestic battery , a misdemeanor , and booked into the Charlotte County jail .
He was released from custody Thursday after posting $ 2000 bond .
A judge has ordered him to have no contact with the victim .

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A Florida Man slapped his girlfriend in the face with a slice of pizza, leaving her covered in “grease, red sauce, and food toppings,” according to police who arrested the accused batterer.
Responding Wednesday night to a call about a disturbance at an apartment building in Port Charlotte, cops were met by the 51-year-old victim, who said that Sean Metcalf, 59, had "smacked her in the face with a piece of pizza."
The woman said she was taking items to the trash when Metcalf became very angry and started to yell at her. Included in the material the woman planned on tossing was a pizza box she mistakenly thought was empty.
“Sean told her not to throw his things away and became very angry,” according to a probable cause affidavit. The victim responded by tossing the pizza box back into the residence, causing slices to escape containment.
Metcalf allegedly then approached his girlfriend, “picking up a slice of pizza and hitting the victim in the face and chest with it.”
When questioned by cops, Metcalf admitted losing his cool and yelling at the victim, but denied the dispute became physical. He also claimed to have “no idea how pizza got all over the victim.”
Seen above, Metcalf was arrested for domestic battery, a misdemeanor, and booked into the Charlotte County jail. He was released from custody Thursday after posting $2000 bond. A judge has ordered him to have no contact with the victim.


thesmokinggun--2020-09-28--Prosthetic Leg Theft Results In Strong-Arm Robbery Charges, Cops Report

The theft of a man ’ s prosthetic leg has resulted in strong-arm robbery charges , cops say .
According @ @ @ @ @ , 41 , accused the victim of stealing a backpack .
So Stothers and a @ @ @ @ @ , allegedly confronted the man Saturday afternoon in Largo , Florida .
“ A fight @ @ @ @ @ ” according to an arrest affidavit .
“ And in the course of the fight @ @ @ @ @ from the victim.
” The man whose leg was stolen fled the scene and sought @ @ @ @ @ Stothers and Rappa about an hour later , and charged each man with strong-arm robbery @ @ @ @ @ ( left ) and Rappa are pictured in the above mug shots .
Court records @ @ @ @ @ victim ’ s leg was recovered .

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The theft of a man’s prosthetic leg has resulted in strong-arm robbery charges, cops say.
According to investigators, Larry Stothers, 41, accused the victim of stealing a backpack. So Stothers and a cohort, 31-year-old Jayson Rappa, allegedly confronted the man Saturday afternoon in Largo, Florida.
“A fight occurred between all parties,” according to an arrest affidavit. “And in the course of the fight a prosthetic leg was taken from the victim.” The man whose leg was stolen fled the scene and sought police assistance.
Officers arrested Stothers and Rappa about an hour later, and charged each man with strong-arm robbery, a felony. Stothers (left) and Rappa are pictured in the above mug shots.
Court records do not indicate whether the victim’s leg was recovered.


thesmokinggun--2020-09-28--Police Reports Detail Brad Parscale Incident

SEPTEMBER 28 -- Here are the Fort Lauderdale Police Department reports detailing yesterday ’ s incident at the home of Brad Parscale , the former campaign manager for Donald Trump .
Cops were summoned to Parscale ’ s waterfront residence by his wife , who had called 911 to report that her husband may have shot himself .
When police arrived at the home , they encountered Candice Parscale , who had “ several bruises on both of her arms as well as scratches and bruising on her face.
” The injuries , she said , were a result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” husband a few days earlier .
“ Candace Parscale stated Brad Parscale hits her , ” according to one police report which concluded that it was evident that Parscale ’ s spouse “ could not safely be left with Brad Parscale due to his potential for violence to her and/or himself.
” During an argument yesterday , Candice told police , Parscale , 44 , loaded a firearm in her presence , prompting her to flee the couple ’ s home .
Soon thereafter , Candice “ heard a loud bang.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Candace stated that they realized that Bradley did not shoot himself when they heard Bradley ranting and pacing around the residence and the dog barking franticly.
” But Parscale ’ s wife was still “ concerned that Bradley might still try to shoot himself , due to him being in possession of several firearms and refusing to vacate the residence.
” With the aid of an officer who is a friend of Parscale ’ s , police convinced Parscale -- who had a beer in his hand and appeared intoxicated -- to exit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told officers that he has been “ depressed and suicidal recently , ” which has “ led him to consume alcohol a lot more frequently and make suicidal statements.
” She also said that her husband “ suffers from PTSD.
” Parscale was tackled ( as seen below ) and taken into custody and transported to the Broward Health Medical Center under the state ’ s Baker Act for psychiatric evaluation .
“ I didn ’ t do anything , ” Parscale repeated as cops sought to handcuff him .
[ Police body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen below . ]
Police seized 10 firearms from Parscale ’ s home : two shotguns , two rifles , five handguns , and a .22 caliber revolver .
In mid-July , Parscale was replaced as Trump ’ s campaign manager by Bill Stepien .
At the time , campaign officials claimed that Parscale would remain as a senior adviser to the reelection effort .
( 7 pages )

SEPTEMBER 28--Here are the Fort Lauderdale Police Department reports detailing yesterday’s incident at the home of Brad Parscale, the former campaign manager for Donald Trump.
Cops were summoned to Parscale’s waterfront residence by his wife, who had called 911 to report that her husband may have shot himself.
When police arrived at the home, they encountered Candice Parscale, who had “several bruises on both of her arms as well as scratches and bruising on her face.” The injuries, she said, were a result of an altercation with her 6’ 8” husband a few days earlier.
“Candace Parscale stated Brad Parscale hits her,” according to one police report which concluded that it was evident that Parscale’s spouse “could not safely be left with Brad Parscale due to his potential for violence to her and/or himself.”
During an argument yesterday, Candice told police, Parscale, 44, loaded a firearm in her presence, prompting her to flee the couple’s home. Soon thereafter, Candice “heard a loud bang.”
According to the police reports, “Candace stated that they realized that Bradley did not shoot himself when they heard Bradley ranting and pacing around the residence and the dog barking franticly.” But Parscale’s wife was still “concerned that Bradley might still try to shoot himself, due to him being in possession of several firearms and refusing to vacate the residence.”
With the aid of an officer who is a friend of Parscale’s, police convinced Parscale--who had a beer in his hand and appeared intoxicated--to exit the residence.
Parscale’s wife told officers that he has been “depressed and suicidal recently,” which has “led him to consume alcohol a lot more frequently and make suicidal statements.” She also said that her husband “suffers from PTSD.”
Parscale was tackled (as seen below) and taken into custody and transported to the Broward Health Medical Center under the state’s Baker Act for psychiatric evaluation. “I didn’t do anything,” Parscale repeated as cops sought to handcuff him. [Police body cam footage of the takedown can be seen below.]
Police seized 10 firearms from Parscale’s home: two shotguns, two rifles, five handguns, and a .22 caliber revolver.
In mid-July, Parscale was replaced as Trump’s campaign manager by Bill Stepien. At the time, campaign officials claimed that Parscale would remain as a senior adviser to the reelection effort. (7 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-28--Man Arrested After Thumping Cop With Bible

SEPTEMBER 28 -- A burglary suspect hit a cop in the face with a Bible , an attack that led to his tasing and arrest on multiple criminal charges , according to a Florida police report .
Robert Otis Hoskins , the alleged Bible thumper , was collared Tuesday afternoon following a confrontation at a residence in Summerfield , an Ocala suburb .
Charged with burglary , larceny , resisting , battery on a law enforcement officer , and criminal mischief , Hoskins , 39 , is being held in the Marion County jail in lieu of $ 13,000 bond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about a burglary encountered Hoskins -- who was only wearing a pair of gray briefs -- outside his residence , next door to the burglarized property .
As a deputy sought to question Hoskins , he began shouting at the cop as he approached with a book in his right hand .
Hoskins then wound up and threw the Good Book at the officer , who was struck in the face and jaw by the volume .
As seen above , the Bible tossing was captured by a body cam worn by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of fire .
As he uncorked the throw , Hoskins “ stated something like ‘ I condemn you , ’ ” a cop reported .
Hoskins was subsequently tased and taken into custody following a brief struggle .
According to an arrest report , Hoskins ’ s wife told deputies that he “ does have a drug problem.
” Which seemed apparent when Hoskins told cops that God had directed him to break into his neighbor ’ s home and free the victim ’ s juvenile daughter .
Cops noted that Hoskins ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was handcuffed .
After defecating on himself at the crime scene , he unsuccessfully tried to bolt from officers upon arrival at the county jail .
Hoskins is scheduled for an October 27 hearing in Circuit Court .
( 3 pages )

SEPTEMBER 28--A burglary suspect hit a cop in the face with a Bible, an attack that led to his tasing and arrest on multiple criminal charges, according to a Florida police report.
Robert Otis Hoskins, the alleged Bible thumper, was collared Tuesday afternoon following a confrontation at a residence in Summerfield, an Ocala suburb.
Charged with burglary, larceny, resisting, battery on a law enforcement officer, and criminal mischief, Hoskins, 39, is being held in the Marion County jail in lieu of $13,000 bond.
Police responding to a 911 call about a burglary encountered Hoskins--who was only wearing a pair of gray briefs--outside his residence, next door to the burglarized property. As a deputy sought to question Hoskins, he began shouting at the cop as he approached with a book in his right hand.
Hoskins then wound up and threw the Good Book at the officer, who was struck in the face and jaw by the volume. As seen above, the Bible tossing was captured by a body cam worn by a cop who was not in the line of fire.
As he uncorked the throw, Hoskins “stated something like ‘I condemn you,’” a cop reported. Hoskins was subsequently tased and taken into custody following a brief struggle.
According to an arrest report, Hoskins’s wife told deputies that he “does have a drug problem.” Which seemed apparent when Hoskins told cops that God had directed him to break into his neighbor’s home and free the victim’s juvenile daughter.
Cops noted that Hoskins’s antics did not end after he was handcuffed. After defecating on himself at the crime scene, he unsuccessfully tried to bolt from officers upon arrival at the county jail.
Hoskins is scheduled for an October 27 hearing in Circuit Court. (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-30--Man Knifed Kin During Almond Milk Row

Man Knifed Kin During Almond Milk Row

SEPTEMBER 30 -- An argument over whether almond milk or whole milk was the superior milk turned violent when a Florida Man allegedly slashed his cousin with a pocket knife , according to an arrest report .
Police responding Sunday afternoon to a disturbance at a home in Lehigh Acres arrested Justin Garcia , 30 , for aggravated battery , a felony .
Garcia , seen below , was freed yesterday from the Lee County jail after posting $ 25,000 bond .
According to the victim , he and Garcia engaged “ in a verbal argument about what milk is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ milk.
” The dispute became physical “ when Garcia became enraged at the victim for disagreeing with him.
” Police and court records do not indicate which man was advocating in favor of which milk .
Garcia punched his cousin in the forehead , prompting the victim to strike Garcia in the shoulder .
Garcia then allegedly pulled out a “ pocket knife with a three-inch blade ” and began chasing his cousin through the front yard of the Lehigh Acres residence .
When Garcia caught up to his cousin , he slashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his torso causing a small laceration.
” At this point , the victim ’ s uncle interceded , holding back Garcia and separating the cousins until police arrived .
The uncle told cops that he was working on a car in the driveway when he “ heard Garcia and the victim argue over almond milk.
” After being read his rights , Garcia claimed that “ the victim came at him with a stick , ” prompting him to punch his cousin in self-defense .
The victim , Garcia said , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family.
” A search of Garcia turned up the knife in his pants pocket .
The weapon was confiscated and placed in an evidence bag .
Garcia , whose rap sheet includes convictions for drunk driving , carrying a concealed weapon , and probation violation , is scheduled for arraignment on October 26 .
A judge has ordered him to have no contact with the victim .
( 3 pages )

SEPTEMBER 30--An argument over whether almond milk or whole milk was the superior milk turned violent when a Florida Man allegedly slashed his cousin with a pocket knife, according to an arrest report.
Police responding Sunday afternoon to a disturbance at a home in Lehigh Acres arrested Justin Garcia, 30, for aggravated battery, a felony. Garcia, seen below, was freed yesterday from the Lee County jail after posting $25,000 bond.
According to the victim, he and Garcia engaged “in a verbal argument about what milk is better, almond milk, or whole milk.” The dispute became physical “when Garcia became enraged at the victim for disagreeing with him.”
Police and court records do not indicate which man was advocating in favor of which milk.
Garcia punched his cousin in the forehead, prompting the victim to strike Garcia in the shoulder. Garcia then allegedly pulled out a “pocket knife with a three-inch blade” and began chasing his cousin through the front yard of the Lehigh Acres residence.
When Garcia caught up to his cousin, he slashed his kin “on the left side of his torso causing a small laceration.” At this point, the victim’s uncle interceded, holding back Garcia and separating the cousins until police arrived. The uncle told cops that he was working on a car in the driveway when he “heard Garcia and the victim argue over almond milk.”
After being read his rights, Garcia claimed that “the victim came at him with a stick,” prompting him to punch his cousin in self-defense. The victim, Garcia said, “thinks he is better than the whole family.”
A search of Garcia turned up the knife in his pants pocket. The weapon was confiscated and placed in an evidence bag.
Garcia, whose rap sheet includes convictions for drunk driving, carrying a concealed weapon, and probation violation, is scheduled for arraignment on October 26. A judge has ordered him to have no contact with the victim. (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-10-01--Woman Nabbed For Lewd Act At 7-Eleven

Woman Nabbed For Lewd Act At 7-Eleven

OCTOBER 1 -- Patrons at a 7-Eleven in Florida were treated yesterday to a lewd display by a 28-year-old woman @ @ @ @ @ herself near the front doors of the convenience store .
Police allege that Vanessa Lee @ @ @ @ @ ” while outside a 7-Eleven in St. Petersburg around 11 AM Wednesday .
Seen at @ @ @ @ @ for lewd and lascivious exhibition , a felony , since she allegedly “ continuously rubbed @ @ @ @ @ presence of a minor .
Jones , cops say , was observed by the child @ @ @ @ @ “ video recorded the incident which was shown to law enforcement.
” Jones , who @ @ @ @ @ behavior , is locked up in the county jail on $ 10,000 bond .
In @ @ @ @ @ been convicted of trespassing and possession of synthetic marijuana .
( 1 page )

11/9 UPDATE: She’s been busted again for another alleged public pleasure session
OCTOBER 1--Patrons at a 7-Eleven in Florida were treated yesterday to a lewd display by a 38-year-old woman who allegedly exposed and pleasured herself near the front doors of the convenience store.
Police allege that Vanessa Lee Jones did “intentionally masturbate” while outside a 7-Eleven in St. Petersburg around 11 AM Wednesday.
Seen at right, Jones was arrested for lewd and lascivious exhibition, a felony, since she allegedly “continuously rubbed her vagina” in the presence of a minor.
Jones, cops say, was observed by the child’s uncle, who “video recorded the incident which was shown to law enforcement.”
Jones, who denied engaging in any illicit behavior, is locked up in the county jail on $10,000 bond. In recent months, Jones has been convicted of trespassing and possession of synthetic marijuana. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-10-02--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

OCTOBER 2 -- For today ’ s “ Friday Photo Fun ” game , readers must examine five mug shots @ @ @ @ @ the alleged crime for which they were arrested .
You can play today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ You ’ ll also find it as the latest post on our “ Time Waster @ @ @ @ @ can test your sleuthing skills by playing 500+ archived match games .
Good luck , @ @ @ @ @

OCTOBER 2--For today’s “Friday Photo Fun” game, readers must examine five mug shots and match each defendant with the alleged crime for which they were arrested.
You can play today’s contest by clicking below. You’ll also find it as the latest post on our “Time Waster” page, where you can test your sleuthing skills by playing 500+ archived match games.
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thesmokinggun--2020-10-03--Cops: Woman Turned Over Bag Of "Junk" Meth

OCTOBER 3 -- After purchasing a bag of methamphetamine , a Florida Woman turned the narcotics over to police “ because it was ‘ junk , ’ ” according to an arrest report .
Investigators allege that Beth Ann Franchak , 52 , provided the meth to a sheriff ’ s deputy Thursday afternoon at her residence in St. Pete Beach .
Franchak , cops say , told the deputy that she “ purchased $ 20.00 worth of methamphetamine and would like to turn it over to the police because it was ‘ junk.
’ ” Seen above , Franchak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ containing about a quarter-gram of a “ white , crystal like substance resembling methamphetamine.
” A subsequent test came back positive for meth .
Franchak was arrested for possession of a controlled substance , a felony .
She was booked into the county jail , from which she was released late Thursday night on $ 2000 bond .
According to court records , Franchak ’ s rap sheet includes a pair of convictions for violating a domestic violence protection order .
In a video posted to her Facebook account in December 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s deputy who is directing traffic near her home .
After identifying herself , Franchak refers to her leashed dog , saying , “ He sniffs out drugs .
And he brings them to the cops .
So we know a lot of people here.
” ( 1 page )

OCTOBER 3--After purchasing a bag of methamphetamine, a Florida Woman turned the narcotics over to police “because it was ‘junk,’” according to an arrest report.
Investigators allege that Beth Ann Franchak, 52, provided the meth to a sheriff’s deputy Thursday afternoon at her residence in St. Pete Beach.
Franchak, cops say, told the deputy that she “purchased $20.00 worth of methamphetamine and would like to turn it over to the police because it was ‘junk.’”
Seen above, Franchak handed the cop a small plastic bag containing about a quarter-gram of a “white, crystal like substance resembling methamphetamine.” A subsequent test came back positive for meth.
Franchak was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, a felony. She was booked into the county jail, from which she was released late Thursday night on $2000 bond.
According to court records, Franchak’s rap sheet includes a pair of convictions for violating a domestic violence protection order.
In a video posted to her Facebook account in December 2019, Franchak records herself thanking a sheriff’s deputy who is directing traffic near her home. After identifying herself, Franchak refers to her leashed dog, saying, “He sniffs out drugs. And he brings them to the cops. So we know a lot of people here.” (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-10-06--"Baby Shark" Used To Punish Jail Inmates

OCTOBER 6 -- Corrections officers subjected inmates to “ inhuman ” discipline by blasting the children ’ s song “ Baby Shark ” on a loop at an Oklahoma jail , according to a prosecutor .
In a misdemeanor criminal information filed yesterday , two former Oklahoma County detection officers and their supervisor were each charged with conspiracy and multiple counts of cruelty to an inmate .
As alleged in court records , former jailers Christian Miles and Gregory Butler , both 21 , and Christopher Hendershott , a 50-year-old lieutenant , abused four male inmates by handcuffing them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for extended periods of time while at the same time playing music loudly.
” The alleged cruelty occurred late last year at the county lockup in Oklahoma City ( seen above ) .
Investigators charge that the defendants would place an inmate in an attorney visitation room from which the furniture had been removed .
The inmate would be handcuffed behind his back and secured to a wall , “ where he was forced to stand ” for around two hours .
Then , “ Baby Shark ” would be played “ on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adjacent to the visitation room .
None of the inmates appeared to be combative , according to a probable cause affidavit .
After an investigator learned of “ irregular activities ” at the jail , Miles reportedly confirmed in an interview that he and Butler “ systematically worked together ... to discipline inmates and teach them a lesson because they felt disciplinary action within the Detention Center was not working in correcting the behavior of the inmates.
” The court affidavit states that inmates and staff told investigators that the blasting of “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ undue emotional stress on the inmates who were most likely already suffering from physical stressors.
” The playing of the music “ was said to be a joke between Miles and Butler as confirmed by Miles.
” While Miles and Butler were the subject of a torrent of inmate complaints alleging mistreatment , Hendershott failed to investigate the complaints or “ properly supervise and discipline ” the two young jailers .
In fact , after Hendershott “ first learned of inmate mistreatment by Miles and Butler ” in late-November , he took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have led ” to at least six other inmates being “ physically victimized.
” ( 5 pages )

OCTOBER 6--Corrections officers subjected inmates to “inhuman” discipline by blasting the children’s song “Baby Shark” on a loop at an Oklahoma jail, according to a prosecutor.
In a misdemeanor criminal information filed yesterday, two former Oklahoma County detection officers and their supervisor were each charged with conspiracy and multiple counts of cruelty to an inmate.
As alleged in court records, former jailers Christian Miles and Gregory Butler, both 21, and Christopher Hendershott, a 50-year-old lieutenant, abused four male inmates by handcuffing them to a wall “in a standing position for extended periods of time while at the same time playing music loudly.”
The alleged cruelty occurred late last year at the county lockup in Oklahoma City (seen above).
Investigators charge that the defendants would place an inmate in an attorney visitation room from which the furniture had been removed. The inmate would be handcuffed behind his back and secured to a wall, “where he was forced to stand” for around two hours.
Then, “Baby Shark” would be played “on a continuous loop” from a computer adjacent to the visitation room. None of the inmates appeared to be combative, according to a probable cause affidavit.
After an investigator learned of “irregular activities” at the jail, Miles reportedly confirmed in an interview that he and Butler “systematically worked together...to discipline inmates and teach them a lesson because they felt disciplinary action within the Detention Center was not working in correcting the behavior of the inmates.”
The court affidavit states that inmates and staff told investigators that the blasting of “Baby Shark” was intended to put “undue emotional stress on the inmates who were most likely already suffering from physical stressors.” The playing of the music “was said to be a joke between Miles and Butler as confirmed by Miles.”
While Miles and Butler were the subject of a torrent of inmate complaints alleging mistreatment, Hendershott failed to investigate the complaints or “properly supervise and discipline” the two young jailers. In fact, after Hendershott “first learned of inmate mistreatment by Miles and Butler” in late-November, he took no immediate action, which “appeared to have led” to at least six other inmates being “physically victimized.” (5 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-10-09--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

OCTOBER 9 -- For today ’ s “ Friday Photo Fun ” game , readers must examine five mug shots @ @ @ @ @ with the respective weapons they allegedly wielded during assaults or batteries ( bamboo stick , @ @ @ @ @ of Hennessy , hatchet , rubber mallet ) .
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OCTOBER 9--For today’s “Friday Photo Fun” game, readers must examine five mug shots and match up the defendants with the respective weapons they allegedly wielded during assaults or batteries (bamboo stick, Starbucks thermos, empty bottle of Hennessy, hatchet, rubber mallet).
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thesmokinggun--2020-10-12--Cops: Boyfriend Battered After Sex Rejection

OCTOBER 12 -- A Florida Woman is behind bars for allegedly attacking her 69-year-old boyfriend after he refused to perform a sex act on her , police report .
According to cops , Katanya Jordan , 46 , was arrested following a 3 AM disturbance yesterday inside the Largo residence she shares with the victim , Jordan ’ s longtime boyfriend .
The man told police that he had been arguing with Jordan “ in reference to the defendant ‘ smoking crack.
’ ” Jordan , the man charged , was high and “ began yelling at him to perform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , declined Jordan ’ s request , prompting her to allegedly begin “ hitting and scratching him.
” The man , cops noted , sustained “ several small lacerations ” which appeared to have been “ caused by fingernails.
” A witness corroborated the victim ’ s account of the confrontation , according to an arrest affidavit .
Pictured above , Jordan fled the residence before cops arrived , but she was apprehended with the aid of K-9 tracking units .
Jordan claimed that she had defended herself after being choked by her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic battery , as well as grand theft for allegedly stealing the victim ’ s cellphone .
She is being held in the county jail on $ 12,500 bond .
Court records show that Jordan ’ s rap sheet includes convictions for aggravated assault ; welfare fraud ; cocaine possession ; battery ; theft ; grand theft ; obstruction ; trespassing ; marijuana possession ; violating an order of protection ; and possession of drug paraphernalia .
Additionally , in separate incidents , Jordan has been arrested for striking her pregnant daughter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a thrown iron , and smacking her boyfriend ( the same man identified as the victim in the current case ) with a glass vase .
In all three matters , prosecutors declined to pursue charges against Jordan .
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OCTOBER 12--A Florida Woman is behind bars for allegedly attacking her 69-year-old boyfriend after he refused to perform a sex act on her, police report.
According to cops, Katanya Jordan, 46, was arrested following a 3 AM disturbance yesterday inside the Largo residence she shares with the victim, Jordan’s longtime boyfriend.
The man told police that he had been arguing with Jordan “in reference to the defendant ‘smoking crack.’”
Jordan, the man charged, was high and “began yelling at him to perform oral sex.” The victim, however, declined Jordan’s request, prompting her to allegedly begin “hitting and scratching him.” The man, cops noted, sustained “several small lacerations” which appeared to have been “caused by fingernails.”
A witness corroborated the victim’s account of the confrontation, according to an arrest affidavit.
Pictured above, Jordan fled the residence before cops arrived, but she was apprehended with the aid of K-9 tracking units. Jordan claimed that she had defended herself after being choked by her boyfriend.
Jordan was charged with felony domestic battery, as well as grand theft for allegedly stealing the victim’s cellphone. She is being held in the county jail on $12,500 bond.
Court records show that Jordan’s rap sheet includes convictions for aggravated assault; welfare fraud; cocaine possession; battery; theft; grand theft; obstruction; trespassing; marijuana possession; violating an order of protection; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Additionally, in separate incidents, Jordan has been arrested for striking her pregnant daughter, hitting her brother-in-law in the head with a thrown iron, and smacking her boyfriend (the same man identified as the victim in the current case) with a glass vase. In all three matters, prosecutors declined to pursue charges against Jordan. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-10-14--Police: Brutal Yelp Reviews Prompted Attack

OCTOBER 14 -- Incensed over a pair of scathing reviews on Yelp , the owner of a Florida BBQ joint last night allegedly physically attacked his suspected online critic , according to cops who arrested the restaurateur .
Investigators charge that Daniel Ahrens , 60 , jumped atop the male victim and struck him several times while outside a residence in Largo , a city in the Tampa Bay area .
Ahrens , seen at right , was arrested for battery and booked into the county jail .
He was released from custody early this morning after posting $ 500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an arrest affidavit , the confrontation Tuesday evening began when the victim , whose name has been redacted by police , arrived at the Largo home .
The victim is apparently the son of Ahrens ’ s girlfriend .
The victim , cops reported , sought to speak with his mother about “ threatening ” communications sent to him by Ahrens .
In addition to texts , Ahrens allegedly called the man “ several times in regards to ‘ wanting to beat his ass ’ about a ‘ restaurant review.
’ ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday disparaged the food at Georgia Boy ’ s Bar B-Que , the restaurant owned by Ahrens .
Reviewer “ Sean R. ” claimed that he “ wouldn ’ t even feed it to my dog , ” adding that the eatery ’ s owner “ should spend less time threatening customers and more time on learning to cook properly.
” The second review , authored by “ Rick R. , ” declared that it was “ not a great idea to threaten your customers , due to you serving garbage BBQ.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ahrens thought the victim authored both Yelp reviews or was somehow involved in their posting .
Police charge that when the victim ’ s mother opened her door , Ahrens “ shoved his way past and started to chase the victim around in the road.
” Eventually , after the victim tripped and fell to the ground , Ahrens , cops allege , “ jumped on top of him and struck him several times while the victim covered his face with his arms.
” Ahrens did not return phone messages left at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cellphone .
Ahrens was arrested in July on multiple felony counts after allegedly punching his girlfriend in the face and placing a pillow over her face for two minutes .
He was also accused of threatening the woman with a wooden board that he used to strike her vehicle .
In a plea deal , Ahrens copped last month to criminal mischief , a misdemeanor , and was fined $ 575 and credited for the 11 days he spent in the county jail before bonding out .
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OCTOBER 14--Incensed over a pair of scathing reviews on Yelp, the owner of a Florida BBQ joint last night allegedly physically attacked his suspected online critic, according to cops who arrested the restaurateur.
Investigators charge that Daniel Ahrens, 60, jumped atop the male victim and struck him several times while outside a residence in Largo, a city in the Tampa Bay area.
Ahrens, seen at right, was arrested for battery and booked into the county jail. He was released from custody early this morning after posting $500 bond on the misdemeanor charge.
According to an arrest affidavit, the confrontation Tuesday evening began when the victim, whose name has been redacted by police, arrived at the Largo home. The 25-year-old victim is the son of Ahrens’s girlfriend.
The victim, cops reported, sought to speak with his mother about “threatening” communications sent to him by Ahrens. In addition to texts, Ahrens allegedly called the man “several times in regards to ‘wanting to beat his ass’ about a ‘restaurant review.’”
A pair of brutal Yelp reviews published Monday disparaged the food at Georgia Boy’s Bar B-Que, the restaurant owned by Ahrens. Reviewer “Sean R.” claimed that he “wouldn’t even feed it to my dog,” adding that the eatery’s owner “should spend less time threatening customers and more time on learning to cook properly.” The second review, authored by “Rick R.,” declared that it was “not a great idea to threaten your customers, due to you serving garbage BBQ.”
The arrest affidavit does not indicate whether Ahrens thought the victim authored both Yelp reviews or was somehow involved in their posting.
Police charge that when the victim’s mother opened her door, Ahrens “shoved his way past and started to chase the victim around in the road.” Eventually, after the victim tripped and fell to the ground, Ahrens, cops allege, “jumped on top of him and struck him several times while the victim covered his face with his arms.”
Ahrens did not return phone messages left at the restaurant and on his girlfriend’s cellphone.
Ahrens was arrested in July on multiple felony counts after allegedly punching his girlfriend in the face and placing a pillow over her face for two minutes. He was also accused of threatening the woman with a wooden board that he used to strike her vehicle. In a plea deal, Ahrens copped last month to criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, and was fined $575 and credited for the 11 days he spent in the county jail before bonding out. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-10-16--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

OCTOBER 16 -- For today ’ s “ Friday Photo Fun ” game , readers must examine five mug shots @ @ @ @ @ the alleged crime for which they were arrested .
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OCTOBER 16--For today’s “Friday Photo Fun” game, readers must examine five mug shots and match each defendant with the alleged crime for which they were arrested.
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thesmokinggun--2020-10-16--More Trouble For Suspect Who Gave Cops Name That Did Not Pass Smell Test

A Florida Woman arrested for trespassing was hit with a second criminal charge when , after being asked to identify @ @ @ @ @ cops that her name was “ My butt just farted , ” records show .
@ @ @ @ @ , was collared Wednesday evening after refusing to leave a Mobil gas station in St. @ @ @ @ @ , Guerrero refused to provide her name to police , according to a criminal complaint @ @ @ @ @ times , ” but “ defendant repeatedly said , ‘ My name is my butt @ @ @ @ @ identified Guerrero as the accused trespasser -- likely due to the fact that her photo @ @ @ @ @ in connection with a series of arrests over the past several years .
Also , @ @ @ @ @ tattooed on her back .
Police noted that Guerrero may have been under the influence @ @ @ @ @ Charged with trespassing and providing a false name to law enforcement , both misdemeanors , @ @ @ @ @ was released yesterday afternoon from the county jail on her own recognizance .

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A Florida Woman arrested for trespassing was hit with a second criminal charge when, after being asked to identify herself, she repeatedly told cops that her name was “My butt just farted,” records show.
Melinda Lynn Guerrero, 33, was collared Wednesday evening after refusing to leave a Mobil gas station in St. Petersburg.
Following her arrest, Guerrero refused to provide her name to police, according to a criminal complaint. Cops asked “multiple times,” but “defendant repeatedly said, ‘My name is my butt just farted.”
Officers subsequently identified Guerrero as the accused trespasser--likely due to the fact that her photo and fingerprints are on file in connection with a series of arrests over the past several years. Also, she has “Guerrero” tattooed on her back.
Police noted that Guerrero may have been under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
Charged with trespassing and providing a false name to law enforcement, both misdemeanors, Guerrero (seen above) was released yesterday afternoon from the county jail on her own recognizance.


thesmokinggun--2020-10-19--Cops: Naked Teen Was Covered In Ranch Dressing

OCTOBER 19 -- A naked Kansas teenager found covered in ranch dressing may be facing criminal charges following a series @ @ @ @ @ morning , cops say .
According to investigators , the 17-year-old suspect was “ under @ @ @ @ @ ” when he caused a disturbance around 3:30 AM at Petro Deli in Shawnee , @ @ @ @ @ After damaging merchandise inside the convenience store , the teen ran outside the business and @ @ @ @ @ , which he then proceeded to crash into a nearby pillar , police report .
@ @ @ @ @ Office deputies subsequently placed the teen into custody and transported him to a local hospital @ @ @ @ @ was eventually released into the custody of his parents .
It is unclear when the @ @ @ @ @ slathered on the ranch dressing , or who owned the crashed vehicle .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ are under investigation , ” according to the sheriff ’ s office , which noted @ @ @ @ @ was injured during this incident .
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OCTOBER 19--A naked Kansas teenager found covered in ranch dressing may be facing criminal charges following a series of bizarre events early Saturday morning, cops say.
According to investigators, the 17-year-old suspect was “under the influence of a substance” when he caused a disturbance around 3:30 AM at Petro Deli in Shawnee, a Kansas City suburb.
After damaging merchandise inside the convenience store, the teen ran outside the business and jumped into a running car, which he then proceeded to crash into a nearby pillar, police report.
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office deputies subsequently placed the teen into custody and transported him to a local hospital for treatment. The boy was eventually released into the custody of his parents.
It is unclear when the teen removed his clothes and slathered on the ranch dressing, or who owned the crashed vehicle.
“The criminal aspects of this incident are under investigation,” according to the sheriff’s office, which noted that, “no one was injured during this incident.”


thesmokinggun--2020-10-20--Woman Busted After Hitting Cop With Meth

OCTOBER 20 -- In her haste to ditch a bag of methamphetamine during a traffic stop , a Louisiana woman allegedly tossed the drug out her car window and promptly hit a patrolman with the airborne narcotics .
Stephanie Dowdy , 33 , was behind the wheel of a Honda Civic that was pulled over late last night after a cop spotted the vehicle traveling in the middle of a roadway in West Monroe ( where Dowdy resides ) .
While approaching from the Honda ’ s passenger side , a deputy was struck in the leg by a plastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The bag , a probable cause affidavit states , contained about half-a-gram of “ suspected Methamphetamine.
” Dowdy , who was alone in the car , initially “ claimed she did not throw any Methamphetamine out of her window.
” But she then reportedly recanted and admitted ownership of the narcotics ( as well as tossing the small baggie ) .
Pictured above , Dowdy was charged with a felony narcotics possession charge and obstruction of justice ( for trying to ditch the meth ) .
She was also cited for driving without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dowdy is being held in the Ouachita Parish jail in lieu of $ 5300 bond .
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OCTOBER 20--In her haste to ditch a bag of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, a Louisiana woman allegedly tossed the drug out her car window and promptly hit a patrolman with the airborne narcotics.
Stephanie Dowdy, 33, was behind the wheel of a Honda Civic that was pulled over late last night after a cop spotted the vehicle traveling in the middle of a roadway in West Monroe (where Dowdy resides).
While approaching from the Honda’s passenger side, a deputy was struck in the leg by a plastic bag thrown out the passenger window. The bag, a probable cause affidavit states, contained about half-a-gram of “suspected Methamphetamine.”
Dowdy, who was alone in the car, initially “claimed she did not throw any Methamphetamine out of her window.” But she then reportedly recanted and admitted ownership of the narcotics (as well as tossing the small baggie).
Pictured above, Dowdy was charged with a felony narcotics possession charge and obstruction of justice (for trying to ditch the meth). She was also cited for driving without a license and improper lane use.
Dowdy is being held in the Ouachita Parish jail in lieu of $5300 bond. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-10-20--Police: Man, 26, Busted For Battery After Domestic Pumpkin Attack

A Florida Man is accused of striking his girlfriend with a pumpkin and its innards during a 2 AM confrontation yesterday in the couple ’ s apartment , police report .
According to a criminal complaint , Nathan Garisto , 26 , was arrested Monday on a domestic battery charge .
Garisto , free on $ 1000 bond , has been ordered to have no contact with the 29-year-old victim .
Police say that when they responded to the couple ’ s Largo residence , the victim was “ covered in pumpkin seeds and pulp.
” Garisto , cops noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a verbal argument with his girlfriend.
” After refusing his girlfriend ’ s requests to leave the home , Garisto allegedly “ threw a pumpkin and all insides of the pumpkin at the subject , ” the complaint alleges .
When questioned by police , Garisto claimed that he only “ threw the pumpkin at the sliding doors , ” and not at the victim .
Seen above , Garisto has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor count .
A judge yesterday ordered him to wear an alcohol monitor as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Garisto ’ s rap sheet includes convictions for drunk driving , marijuana possession , careless driving , and probation violation .

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A Florida Man is accused of striking his girlfriend with a pumpkin and its innards during a 2 AM confrontation yesterday in the couple’s apartment, police report.
According to a criminal complaint, Nathan Garisto, 26, was arrested Monday on a domestic battery charge. Garisto, free on $1000 bond, has been ordered to have no contact with the 29-year-old victim.
Police say that when they responded to the couple’s Largo residence, the victim was “covered in pumpkin seeds and pulp.” Garisto, cops noted, was “heavily intoxicated while engaged in a verbal argument with his girlfriend.”
After refusing his girlfriend’s requests to leave the home, Garisto allegedly “threw a pumpkin and all insides of the pumpkin at the subject,” the complaint alleges. When questioned by police, Garisto claimed that he only “threw the pumpkin at the sliding doors,” and not at the victim.
Seen above, Garisto has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor count. A judge yesterday ordered him to wear an alcohol monitor as part of his bond conditions. Court records show that Garisto’s rap sheet includes convictions for drunk driving, marijuana possession, careless driving, and probation violation.


thesmokinggun--2020-10-22--Borat Fooled Rudy, But Not Two Sharp Cops

OCTOBER 22 -- While gullible dolt Rudolph Giuliani may have fallen victim to Sacha Baron Cohen and his “ Borat ” troupe , the same can not be said for a pair of much sharper Georgia cops .
Responding in late-January to a 911 “ suspicious person ” call placed by an anonymous individual , two officers found a beat-up yellow truck with a horse trailer attached parked on Main Street in Lilburn , a city about 25 miles outside Atlanta .
Atop the truck cab was a young woman sitting in an infant ’ s car seat tied down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bed held some battered leather luggage , while the trailer was equine-free .
Upon approaching the truck , Lilburn Police Department officers Alvey Lamb and Daniel Bride discovered that the driver looked and dressed suspiciously like Kazakhstan ’ s most notorious fictional documentarian , Borat Sagdiyev .
The driver , who claimed to be from Uzbekistan , had a bushy mustache and wore a gray suit .
There was no key in the truck ’ s ignition .
While a trailer for Cohen ’ s new movie includes brief snippets of his contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s body-worn camera recorded the entirety of the amusing 13-minute encounter ( as seen above ) .
Sadly , video from the camera worn by Bride -- who led the questioning of Cohen -- was not available , according to a police official who said the camera may have malfunctioned or the recording was erased .
When Bride approached the truck , Cohen said , “ I ’ m new here in this town.
” Asked by Lamb for ID , Cohen removed a folded document from the truck ’ s dashboard and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roof , said , “ I have this owner ’ s certificate that proves that she ’ s one of my properties.
” Actress Maria Bakalova , 24 , portrays Cohen ’ s 15-year-old daughter in the new “ Borat ” film , which premieres October 23 on Amazon Prime Video .
As Lamb waited for a police dispatcher to run the license plates on the truck and trailer , Bride asked to see a driver ’ s license or “ something that ’ s got your name on it in English.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is your problem ?
, ” the officer replied , “ Well , one , you got somebody that ’ s strapped to the top of your car .
Do you think that ’ s a little odd ?
” Cohen subsequently gave Bride what apparently was a phony California driver ’ s license .
Looking at the ID , the cop asked , “ Peter ’ s your first name ?
” Cohen replied , “ Yes.
” Flashing a tight smile to Lamb , Bride walked a few steps away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As Lamb examined the truck , he concluded that the woman atop the vehicle had not been up there long since the car seat was not “ strapped in very good.
” Then , with a splendid TV reference , he added with a laugh , “ You know , at least when the Clampetts went to Beverly , they strapped Granny down pretty good.
” Back at the driver ’ s window , Bride asked Cohen what month and year it was .
“ What year is it ?
In my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As to the age of his daughter -- who sat silently in her tiny car seat -- Cohen said she was “ 212 moons ” old .
As Bride continued to quiz Cohen , Lamb chatted with an onlooker who took a photo of the odd scene .
“ I ’ m guessing somebody ’ s around here with a camera filming because the dude sitting in the truck looks like Borat…and is talking like Borat and all that other good stuff , ” Lamb said .
He added , “ Somebody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conferred with Bride as they stood near the horse trailer .
“ So he says he ’ s from Uzbekistan , ” Bride reported , prompting Lamb to giggle and say , “ You know what this is , don ’ t you ?
” He then asked Bride to return the driver ’ s license so that they could leave .
“ Dude , there is a camera around here and I ’ m not talking about the one on our chest , ” said Lamb .
“ Oh , I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was not seeking any screen time , added , “ I didn ’ t sign no waiver or nothing like that .
I ain ’ t getting paid for it.
” Bride then returned to the vehicle and asked Cohen , “ How long is she going to sit on the truck ?
” Cohen replied , “ Officer , I followed the law .
I did not feed her an onion.
” Cohen then told Bride , “ Not that I ’ m trying to bribe you , but I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ displayed a spud in his left hand .
Bride , suppressing a smile , continued to pepper Cohen with questions as neither man broke character .
Eventually , the cop told Cohen , “ Alright , tell you what , before you drive , she ’ s got ta come off the car.
” Lamb interjected that the woman could legally ride in the truck ’ s bed : “ 212 moons , that ’ s…over 18 , isn ’ t it ?
” After Bride shook Cohen ’ s hand , both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A police call record offered a brief description of the January 27 event : “ driver is dressed as Borat claiming to be from Uzbekistan.
” The subject , Bride reported , possessed a valid California driver ’ s license , was aware of the date and year , and “ Doesn ’ t display any mental issues.
” The officer added , “ appears to be some sort of prank or hidden camera show.
” The report also noted that the 911 caller who alerted police to the woman atop the parked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone number .
The movie footage of Cohen and the Lilburn cops appears to have been surreptitiously recorded from at least two nearby vehicles that happened to be perfectly positioned when Lamb and Bride rolled up on the scene in their respective cruisers .
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OCTOBER 22--While gullible dolt Rudolph Giuliani may have fallen victim to Sacha Baron Cohen and his “Borat” troupe, the same cannot be said for a pair of much sharper Georgia cops.
Responding in late-January to a 911 “suspicious person” call placed by an anonymous individual, two officers found a beat-up yellow truck with a horse trailer attached parked on Main Street in Lilburn, a city about 25 miles outside Atlanta.
Atop the truck cab was a young woman sitting in an infant’s car seat tied down with twine. The truck’s bed held some battered leather luggage, while the trailer was equine-free.
Upon approaching the truck, Lilburn Police Department officers Alvey Lamb and Daniel Bride discovered that the driver looked and dressed suspiciously like Kazakhstan’s most notorious fictional documentarian, Borat Sagdiyev. The driver, who claimed to be from Uzbekistan, had a bushy mustache and wore a gray suit. There was no key in the truck’s ignition.
While a trailer for Cohen’s new movie includes brief snippets of his contact with the Lilburn cops, Lamb’s body-worn camera recorded the entirety of the amusing 13-minute encounter (as seen above). Sadly, video from the camera worn by Bride--who led the questioning of Cohen--was not available, according to a police official who said the camera may have malfunctioned or the recording was erased.
When Bride approached the truck, Cohen said, “I’m new here in this town.” Asked by Lamb for ID, Cohen removed a folded document from the truck’s dashboard and, referring to the woman on the roof, said, “I have this owner’s certificate that proves that she’s one of my properties.”
Actress Maria Bakalova, 24, portrays Cohen’s 15-year-old daughter in the new “Borat” film, which premieres October 23 on Amazon Prime Video.
As Lamb waited for a police dispatcher to run the license plates on the truck and trailer, Bride asked to see a driver’s license or “something that’s got your name on it in English.” When Cohen asked Bride, “What is your problem?,” the officer replied, “Well, one, you got somebody that’s strapped to the top of your car. Do you think that’s a little odd?”
Cohen subsequently gave Bride what apparently was a phony California driver’s license. Looking at the ID, the cop asked, “Peter’s your first name?” Cohen replied, “Yes.” Flashing a tight smile to Lamb, Bride walked a few steps away from the truck and looked over the license.
As Lamb examined the truck, he concluded that the woman atop the vehicle had not been up there long since the car seat was not “strapped in very good.” Then, with a splendid TV reference, he added with a laugh, “You know, at least when the Clampetts went to Beverly, they strapped Granny down pretty good.”
Back at the driver’s window, Bride asked Cohen what month and year it was. “What year is it? In my country or yours?” Cohen replied. As to the age of his daughter--who sat silently in her tiny car seat--Cohen said she was “212 moons” old.
As Bride continued to quiz Cohen, Lamb chatted with an onlooker who took a photo of the odd scene. “I’m guessing somebody’s around here with a camera filming because the dude sitting in the truck looks like Borat…and is talking like Borat and all that other good stuff,” Lamb said. He added, “Somebody’s goofing off.”
Lamb then conferred with Bride as they stood near the horse trailer. “So he says he’s from Uzbekistan,” Bride reported, prompting Lamb to giggle and say, “You know what this is, don’t you?” He then asked Bride to return the driver’s license so that they could leave.
“Dude, there is a camera around here and I’m not talking about the one on our chest,” said Lamb. “Oh, I know,” Bride replied. Lamb, who was not seeking any screen time, added, “I didn’t sign no waiver or nothing like that. I ain’t getting paid for it.”
Bride then returned to the vehicle and asked Cohen, “How long is she going to sit on the truck?” Cohen replied, “Officer, I followed the law. I did not feed her an onion.” Cohen then told Bride, “Not that I’m trying to bribe you, but I have a potato here,” as he displayed a spud in his left hand.
Bride, suppressing a smile, continued to pepper Cohen with questions as neither man broke character. Eventually, the cop told Cohen, “Alright, tell you what, before you drive, she’s gotta come off the car.” Lamb interjected that the woman could legally ride in the truck’s bed: “212 moons, that’s…over 18, isn’t it?”
After Bride shook Cohen’s hand, both cops departed in their patrol cars.
A police call record offered a brief description of the January 27 event: “driver is dressed as Borat claiming to be from Uzbekistan.” The subject, Bride reported, possessed a valid California driver’s license, was aware of the date and year, and “Doesn’t display any mental issues.” The officer added, “appears to be some sort of prank or hidden camera show.”
The report also noted that the 911 caller who alerted police to the woman atop the parked truck refused to provide a name or phone number. The movie footage of Cohen and the Lilburn cops appears to have been surreptitiously recorded from at least two nearby vehicles that happened to be perfectly positioned when Lamb and Bride rolled up on the scene in their respective cruisers. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-10-23--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

OCTOBER 23 -- For today ’ s “ Friday Photo Fun ” game , readers must examine five mug shots @ @ @ @ @ the alleged crime for which they were arrested .
You can play today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ You ’ ll also find it as the latest post on our “ Time Waster @ @ @ @ @ can test your sleuthing skills by playing 500+ archived match games .
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OCTOBER 23--For today’s “Friday Photo Fun” game, readers must examine five mug shots and match each defendant with the alleged crime for which they were arrested.
You can play today’s contest by clicking below. You’ll also find it as the latest post on our “Time Waster” page, where you can test your sleuthing skills by playing 500+ archived match games.
Good luck, and thanks for playing.
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thesmokinggun--2020-10-23--Man Arrested After Calling 911 To Alert Authorities About Alien Invasion

The 28-year-old Florida Man was arrested early yesterday for misuse of the 911 system after he placed a bizarre 1:45 @ @ @ @ @ emergency line .
Fleurant told an operator that he was “ seeing aliens , little @ @ @ @ @ ground , ” according to an arrest affidavit .
The Vero Beach resident added that @ @ @ @ @ to go Independence Day on them , ” an apparent reference to the movie starring @ @ @ @ @ , and Bill Pullman .
In the 1996 film , an invasion by alien aircraft @ @ @ @ @ before earthlings suffer widespread death and destruction ( including the incineration of poor Harvey Fierstein @ @ @ @ @ up on $ 500 bond on the misdemeanor charge .
His rap sheet includes convictions @ @ @ @ @ and probation violation .

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Meet James Fleurant.
The 28-year-old Florida Man was arrested early yesterday for misuse of the 911 system after he placed a bizarre 1:45 AM call to the police emergency line.
Fleurant told an operator that he was “seeing aliens, little ones flying low to the ground,” according to an arrest affidavit.
The Vero Beach resident added that he did not want “to go Independence Day on them,” an apparent reference to the movie starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, and Bill Pullman.
In the 1996 film, an invasion by alien aircraft is repelled, but not before earthlings suffer widespread death and destruction (including the incineration of poor Harvey Fierstein).
Fleurant is locked up on $500 bond on the misdemeanor charge. His rap sheet includes convictions for battery, theft, and probation violation.


thesmokinggun--2020-10-23--Cops: Amateur Surgeons Busted For Castration

OCTOBER 23 -- Two Oklahoma men are behind bars after allegedly performing “ unlicensed gender reassignment surgery ” on a male victim who told cops he met one of the defendants during online research about castration , according to court records .
Investigators charge that Bob Lee Allen , 53 , used scalpels to remove the 28-year-old victim ’ s scrotum and testicles during a procedure earlier this month at a residence in Wister , a town in eastern Oklahoma .
Allen allegedly was assisted during the procedure by Thomas Evans Gates , 42 .
Cops learned of the castration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from his home in Virginia earlier this month , went to a hospital seeking treatment .
The victim told police that he met Allen on the Eunuchmaker web site and that the amateur surgeon claimed 15 years experience .
The October 12 procedure -- for which Allen did not charge -- was performed atop a “ make shift table ” in Allen ’ s home , which cops described in a probable cause affidavit as a small “ oilfield bunk house.
” The victim , who was awake during the two-hour castration , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anesthetic “ in the needed areas ” prior to surgery .
When the procedure was done , “ Allen said that he was going to consume the parts and laughed and said that he was a cannibal , ” the victim recalled .
Allen , the victim said , claimed to have “ six more clients on the way to have the same operation , ” and that he “ had a freezer with body parts.
” Allen also recounted an incident “ where he worked on someone that he described as crazy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to die overnight.
” The morning after the castration , the victim woke up with “ a lot of bleeding ” and called out for help to Allen , who reportedly replied , “ No ER , no morgue.
” After finally agreeing to drive the victim to a local hospital , Allen allegedly warned the man that if he passed out or died en route , his body would be dumped in the woods .
Additionally , “ Allen told him that if anyone ask he done it to himself , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gates were arrested on October 15 when they arrived at the hospital where the victim was recuperating .
During a search that day of Allen ’ s home , cops seized an assortment of narcotics and medical utensils .
They also noted that a bedroom had a “ deep freeze that contained a plastic zip lock bag with what appeared to be testicles.
” Pictured above , Allen ( left ) and Gates have been charged with an assortment of felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with the unlicensed surgery , which resulted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victim .
Both men are locked up on $ 295,000 bond , and are scheduled today for a District Court hearing .
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OCTOBER 23--Two Oklahoma men are behind bars after allegedly performing “unlicensed gender reassignment surgery” on a male victim who told cops he met one of the defendants during online research about castration, according to court records.
Investigators charge that Bob Lee Allen, 53, used scalpels to remove the 28-year-old victim’s scrotum and testicles during a procedure earlier this month at a residence in Wister, a town in eastern Oklahoma. Allen allegedly was assisted during the procedure by Thomas Evans Gates, 42.
Cops learned of the castration when the victim, who had traveled from his home in Virginia earlier this month, went to a hospital seeking treatment.
The victim told police that he met Allen on the Eunuchmaker web site and that the amateur surgeon claimed 15 years experience. The October 12 procedure--for which Allen did not charge--was performed atop a “make shift table” in Allen’s home, which cops described in a probable cause affidavit as a small “oilfield bunk house.”
The victim, who was awake during the two-hour castration, said Allen had injected him with an anesthetic “in the needed areas” prior to surgery. When the procedure was done, “Allen said that he was going to consume the parts and laughed and said that he was a cannibal,” the victim recalled.
Allen, the victim said, claimed to have “six more clients on the way to have the same operation,” and that he “had a freezer with body parts.” Allen also recounted an incident “where he worked on someone that he described as crazy and that he left the male opened up to die overnight.”
The morning after the castration, the victim woke up with “a lot of bleeding” and called out for help to Allen, who reportedly replied, “No ER, no morgue.” After finally agreeing to drive the victim to a local hospital, Allen allegedly warned the man that if he passed out or died en route, his body would be dumped in the woods.
Additionally, “Allen told him that if anyone ask he done it to himself,” the affidavit states.
Allen and Gates were arrested on October 15 when they arrived at the hospital where the victim was recuperating. During a search that day of Allen’s home, cops seized an assortment of narcotics and medical utensils. They also noted that a bedroom had a “deep freeze that contained a plastic zip lock bag with what appeared to be testicles.”
Pictured above, Allen (left) and Gates have been charged with an assortment of felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with the unlicensed surgery, which resulted in the “permanent disfigurement” of the victim. Both men are locked up on $295,000 bond, and are scheduled today for a District Court hearing. (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-10-28--Uber Driver Walloped Over Mask Demand

Uber Driver Walloped Over Mask Demand

OCTOBER 28 -- An Uber driver was assaulted by a passenger who was told that he would have to wear a mask if he wanted to ride in the victim ’ s vehicle , Florida cops say .
According to an arrest affidavit , Christopher Vacha , 30 , yesterday summoned an Uber around 4:30 AM to a waterfront apartment complex in Treasure Island .
When the car arrived , driver Raymond Jackson , 68 , told Vacha “ he had to wear a mask or he could not ride.
” Vacha , investigators allege , then “ blew into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver window.
” When Jackson exited his car , Vacha punched him in the face , the affidavit charges .
Pictured at right , Vacha was arrested for aggravated battery on a person aged 65 or older , a felony .
He was also charged with resisting for allegedly ignoring police orders to place his hands behind his back .
Vacha is locked up in the Pinellas County jail on $ 50,000 bond on the battery count .
A judge has ordered him to have no contact with Jackson .
Vacha ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the influence , theft , reckless driving , and resisting an officer with violence .
Arrest records list Vacha ’ s employer as a Treasure Island restaurant , while a web site indicates that he is also affiliated with an aerial photography firm specializing in drone images .
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OCTOBER 28--An Uber driver was assaulted by a passenger who was told that he would have to wear a mask if he wanted to ride in the victim’s vehicle, Florida cops say.
According to an arrest affidavit, Christopher Vacha, 30, yesterday summoned an Uber around 4:30 AM to a waterfront apartment complex in Treasure Island. When the car arrived, driver Raymond Jackson, 68, told Vacha “he had to wear a mask or he could not ride.”
Vacha, investigators allege, then “blew into [Jackson’s] face through driver window.”
When Jackson exited his car, Vacha punched him in the face, the affidavit charges.
Pictured at right, Vacha was arrested for aggravated battery on a person aged 65 or older, a felony. He was also charged with resisting for allegedly ignoring police orders to place his hands behind his back.
Vacha is locked up in the Pinellas County jail on $50,000 bond on the battery count. A judge has ordered him to have no contact with Jackson.
Vacha’s rap sheet includes convictions for driving under the influence, theft, reckless driving, and resisting an officer with violence. Arrest records list Vacha’s employer as a Treasure Island restaurant, while a web site indicates that he is also affiliated with an aerial photography firm specializing in drone images. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-10-30--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

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