New Yorkers are buzzing about the sad, strange case of Heidi Jones – the television meteorologist who is facing a year in jail for lying to the police.
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Missing (Melted) Person: Woman Dials Emergency Services For Lost Snowman
What would you do with a Snow Day, that wonderful phrase for a day off work induced by snow disruption to transport? Go sledging? Build a snowman? Or how about steal a snowman? Would anyone really be capable of such an ice-cold …
From Beatdown to Bling: Fashionista Who Once Had Altercation With Police Now a Reality TV Star
It’s not often someone actually benefits after catching a beatdown from the New York Police Department, but that’s just what happened in Leah McSweeney’s case. In fact, she benefited all the way to the six-figure bracket all …
Did A Police Officer Insert Song Titles Into Evidence?
There will be no stranger story this week than that of the British police officer who allegedly used song titles while providing evidence to an inquiry surrounding the fatal shooting of the barrister Mark Saunders. And what’s …
Report: Gang Membership Rises, Even As Violent Crimes Decline
Gang membership and violent crime, typically two social ills that seem to go hand-in-hand, are no longer linked the way they were by traditional measures.
Rapper T.I. Talks Man Out Of Suicide
Who says rappers only promote violence?
Woman Arrested After Asking Cop About Her Own Arrest Warrant
It’s debatable whether or not curiosity actually kills the cat. But in Selma Elmore’s case, it can certainly get you arrested — especially when its about your own criminal record.
Swarm of Bees Traps Deputy in Car for Three Hours
Around 5,000 honeybees decided to make a police car their new hive on Tuesday.
French Police Force Removes the Height Restriction
Does size really matter? It did if you live in France.
Swedish Police Officer Fights Crime with Sweet Dance Moves
As a law enforcement officer in Malmö, Sweden, what’s the best way to control a crowd? Obviously, it’s to draw them around you by dancing up a storm. (See video at TheDailyWh.at, via Reddit)
Crowds Storm Oakland After BART Shooting Conviction
Hundreds rioted on the streets of downtown Oakland yesterday after white former police officer Johannes Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Oscar Grant, an unarmed black man, on a train platform.
Audio: Molly Hagerty Accuses Al Gore of “Unwanted Sexual Contact”
What started as a lurid National Enquirer exclusive has now broken through to the mainstream headlines, as the Portland police announced late last night that they will reopen the investigation into whether Al Gore had “unwanted …