Friday, November 18, 2016
Elderly man allegedly mooned lady after she rejected his sexual advances
A 78-year-old man from Houston, Texas, dropped his trousers and mooned a woman outside a hotel after she rejected his sexual advances, according to authorities.
Robert Scott was arrested and booked with obscenity, said Lt. Brian McGregor, spokesman for the Kenner Police Department.
The victim, a 29-year-old woman, told officers she was at a hotel in Kenner for a seminar at around 1:13pm last Saturday when she stepped outside to eat lunch. A man in cowboy hat, black shirt and blue jeans walked over and offered to take her out, telling her she looked like a model, according to authorities.
The woman tried to politely dismiss his comments. But the man persisted, offering to become her sugar daddy. The comments became sexual in nature, McGregor said. Offended, the woman told him to get out of her face. The man, later identified as Scott, told her he'd "get out of her face."
He the allegedly unbuckled his pants, dropped them and his underwear to his feet and exposed his rear end to her, according to McGregor. Officers took Scott into custody at the hotel. It's not clear whether he was a guest. But at least two other women reported encounters with him, according to authorities. Scott was booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna. Bond was set at $5,000, but he was released on Tuesday without paying bond because of crowding at the jail.
The victim, a 29-year-old woman, told officers she was at a hotel in Kenner for a seminar at around 1:13pm last Saturday when she stepped outside to eat lunch. A man in cowboy hat, black shirt and blue jeans walked over and offered to take her out, telling her she looked like a model, according to authorities.
The woman tried to politely dismiss his comments. But the man persisted, offering to become her sugar daddy. The comments became sexual in nature, McGregor said. Offended, the woman told him to get out of her face. The man, later identified as Scott, told her he'd "get out of her face."
He the allegedly unbuckled his pants, dropped them and his underwear to his feet and exposed his rear end to her, according to McGregor. Officers took Scott into custody at the hotel. It's not clear whether he was a guest. But at least two other women reported encounters with him, according to authorities. Scott was booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna. Bond was set at $5,000, but he was released on Tuesday without paying bond because of crowding at the jail.
Jail for arsonist who attempted to use Cheetos as fire accelerant
A man from Taunton, Massachusetts, who attempted to burn down his ex-girlfriend’s house while she was still inside has been convicted of malicious destruction of property and sentenced to serve the maximum two-and-a-half year jail sentence.
Shemroy Williams, 31, was convicted by a jury in Taunton District Court after just one hour of deliberation. On March 10, 2016, Taunton police and fire officials responded after the intended victim and her friend reported that the defendant was attempting to set the home on fire.
An investigation revealed Williams attempted to set the home on fire in five different locations and wedged a propane tank up against the house while a fire on the back porch was burning. Fire officials were able to pull the tank away from the home before it ignited. Police located Williams about 100 yards away from the home with two lighters in his pocket and an empty bag of Cheetos. Investigators determined that Williams attempted to use the Cheetos to accelerate the fire.
“The defendant engaged in outrageous behavior that jeopardised the safety of the intended victim, her friend and first responders,” said District Attorney Thomas Quinn. “I want to thank Deputy Fire Chief Scott Dexter for his quick response and removal of the propane tank. I would also like to thank Judge Brennan for imposing the maximum jail sentence, which was well deserved.” Williams’ ex-girlfriend told police she’d previously had a romantic relationship with him and he’d been stalking her.
Shemroy Williams, 31, was convicted by a jury in Taunton District Court after just one hour of deliberation. On March 10, 2016, Taunton police and fire officials responded after the intended victim and her friend reported that the defendant was attempting to set the home on fire.
An investigation revealed Williams attempted to set the home on fire in five different locations and wedged a propane tank up against the house while a fire on the back porch was burning. Fire officials were able to pull the tank away from the home before it ignited. Police located Williams about 100 yards away from the home with two lighters in his pocket and an empty bag of Cheetos. Investigators determined that Williams attempted to use the Cheetos to accelerate the fire.
“The defendant engaged in outrageous behavior that jeopardised the safety of the intended victim, her friend and first responders,” said District Attorney Thomas Quinn. “I want to thank Deputy Fire Chief Scott Dexter for his quick response and removal of the propane tank. I would also like to thank Judge Brennan for imposing the maximum jail sentence, which was well deserved.” Williams’ ex-girlfriend told police she’d previously had a romantic relationship with him and he’d been stalking her.
Man accused of trying to drown his grandmother in toilet after she asked him to turn music down
A man who allegedly attempted to drown his grandmother in the toilet after she asked him to turn down his music has been arrested on a charge of attempted murder, police in Springfield, Oregon, have said.
Police responded to a report of a woman crying for help on Sunday night at an apartment complex.
Police say 24-year-old Isiah Vickery was temporarily living with his grandmother in her Springfield apartment. According to the investigation, when she asked him to turn his music down, he turned violent. "Basically attacked her and tried to strangle her, " says Detective Sgt. David Lewis with the Springfield Police Department. "What she described as trying to break her neck."
Sgt. Lewis says the 65-year-old tried to fight off her grandson. That's when police say he tried to drown her, first in the toilet, and then the bathtub. Police say neighbours called for help. When they arrived on scene, Sgt. Lewis says she had hair pulled out, and appeared shaken and frightened. "She told the officer at the scene that she thought he for sure he was going to a kill her," added Lewis. According to police, Vickery ran before police arrived.
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They searched for him that night, and put flyers out at nearby businesses. They arrested Vickery near the apartment the following day. Vickery was arraigned on Tuesday on a number of charges, including attempted murder, fourth-degree assault, and strangulation. Sgt. Lewis says Vickery has been arrested in the past on a domestic abuse charge. This investigation is ongoing, and Vickery could face additional charges. His next court hearing is scheduled for December 21.
Police say 24-year-old Isiah Vickery was temporarily living with his grandmother in her Springfield apartment. According to the investigation, when she asked him to turn his music down, he turned violent. "Basically attacked her and tried to strangle her, " says Detective Sgt. David Lewis with the Springfield Police Department. "What she described as trying to break her neck."
Sgt. Lewis says the 65-year-old tried to fight off her grandson. That's when police say he tried to drown her, first in the toilet, and then the bathtub. Police say neighbours called for help. When they arrived on scene, Sgt. Lewis says she had hair pulled out, and appeared shaken and frightened. "She told the officer at the scene that she thought he for sure he was going to a kill her," added Lewis. According to police, Vickery ran before police arrived.
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They searched for him that night, and put flyers out at nearby businesses. They arrested Vickery near the apartment the following day. Vickery was arraigned on Tuesday on a number of charges, including attempted murder, fourth-degree assault, and strangulation. Sgt. Lewis says Vickery has been arrested in the past on a domestic abuse charge. This investigation is ongoing, and Vickery could face additional charges. His next court hearing is scheduled for December 21.
Burglar allegedly poured hot sauce over resident to make him appear dead before ATM theft
A man from Fairbanks, Alaska, was arrested after allegedly breaking into a home and pouring hot sauce all over the resident.
40-year-old Keith Roberts has been charged with armed robbery, burglary and assault. According to reports, Roberts allegedly broke into the home and pressed a knife to the back of a victim's neck.
He told him that others were waiting outside and he had to make it look like the victim was dead. Roberts made the victim lie on the ground as he poured hot sauce all over him.
Roberts then drove the victim to an ATM where he made him withdraw $300. After his arrest, he told officers he didn't remember much about the incident due to his drinking and heroin addiction.
40-year-old Keith Roberts has been charged with armed robbery, burglary and assault. According to reports, Roberts allegedly broke into the home and pressed a knife to the back of a victim's neck.
He told him that others were waiting outside and he had to make it look like the victim was dead. Roberts made the victim lie on the ground as he poured hot sauce all over him.
Roberts then drove the victim to an ATM where he made him withdraw $300. After his arrest, he told officers he didn't remember much about the incident due to his drinking and heroin addiction.
Cat rescued after getting head stuck in bathroom floor drain
A cat had to be rescued after getting its head stuck in shower drain.
Luckily for Kiba the cat, members of the Cessnock District Rescue Squad in New South Wales, Australia, were close by when the feline decided to stick its nose where it shouldn’t.
Two of the squad’s Kurri Kurri members, Paul Hampton and Doug Styles, were called to a Coalfields home at about 3.30am on Monday to find Kiba couldn’t escape from a bathroom floor drain. ”Kiba the cat had become well and truly stuck after some kind of investigation into the drain went wrong,’’ the squad said on its Facebook page.
“Our volunteers managed to remove the drainage socket from the tiles to make it easier and more comfortable, and then set about removing the plastic from Kiba's head. They did this using the tools from our finger kit, which we use in situations for ring removals, fingers stuck in drains, and now cats stuck in drains.’’ Somewhat damp and a little startled, Kiba was then safely returned to its owner.
Luckily for Kiba the cat, members of the Cessnock District Rescue Squad in New South Wales, Australia, were close by when the feline decided to stick its nose where it shouldn’t.
Two of the squad’s Kurri Kurri members, Paul Hampton and Doug Styles, were called to a Coalfields home at about 3.30am on Monday to find Kiba couldn’t escape from a bathroom floor drain. ”Kiba the cat had become well and truly stuck after some kind of investigation into the drain went wrong,’’ the squad said on its Facebook page.
“Our volunteers managed to remove the drainage socket from the tiles to make it easier and more comfortable, and then set about removing the plastic from Kiba's head. They did this using the tools from our finger kit, which we use in situations for ring removals, fingers stuck in drains, and now cats stuck in drains.’’ Somewhat damp and a little startled, Kiba was then safely returned to its owner.
Baby monkey has found comfort with a herd of goats
A baby monkey has found a new family after joining a herd of goats in east China's Jiangxi Province.
Tonggu County goat farmer Zhong Shu found the small monkey when tending his goats on Saturday.
"The little monkey has been here for about four or five days. It seems the goats made it feel safe. Every time I came to shut goats in the fold at night, I found the monkey was either on the back of this goat or that goat.
"I tried to feed bananas to the monkey, but it did not eat and held on to the goat tightly," said Zhong. He said that the monkey clings to the back of one of the goats when they go out to forage during the day and returns to the pen to sleep with them at night.
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Zhong added that the animals are inseparable as if the monkey has decided the goat is its new mother. The county wildlife protection station has taken measures to protect the monkey and plans to transfer it to nearby Yichun Zoo.
"The little monkey has been here for about four or five days. It seems the goats made it feel safe. Every time I came to shut goats in the fold at night, I found the monkey was either on the back of this goat or that goat.
"I tried to feed bananas to the monkey, but it did not eat and held on to the goat tightly," said Zhong. He said that the monkey clings to the back of one of the goats when they go out to forage during the day and returns to the pen to sleep with them at night.
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Zhong added that the animals are inseparable as if the monkey has decided the goat is its new mother. The county wildlife protection station has taken measures to protect the monkey and plans to transfer it to nearby Yichun Zoo.
Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused by road sweeper race
A road sweeper race caused thousands of pounds worth of damage in Kendal, Cumbria.
An unknown group of people entered a council compound on Sunday evening, removing four mini road sweepers.
The sweepers were raced around the yard, with one of them crashing into a stationary van, causing damage to its wing and windscreen.
The sweeper was also toppled on to its side, resulting in further damage exceeding £8,000. Simon Rowley, South Lakeland District Council’s Assistant Director of Neighbourhood Services, said: “The break-in was discovered when our operatives turned up for work. The police are conducting an investigation into this incident and we are assisting wherever we can.
“The council has four mini-sweepers, with three used daily on street sweeping duties and one held in reserve in case of breakdowns etc. That means that we have been able to continue to provide our usual service with the three remaining sweepers, although there was a delay in being able to send the sweepers out on Monday to allow police to complete their investigations at the scene.
“The sweepers are on contract hire and we have already requested a replacement for the damaged sweeper so that we will have a fourth reserve sweeper available. Another of our vehicles, a pick-up truck used to collect litter bin waste, was also damaged in the incident but we have been able to cover that vehicle’s operations and there has been no impact on services for our residents.’’ Police would like to speak to anyone with information regarding this incident.
The sweeper was also toppled on to its side, resulting in further damage exceeding £8,000. Simon Rowley, South Lakeland District Council’s Assistant Director of Neighbourhood Services, said: “The break-in was discovered when our operatives turned up for work. The police are conducting an investigation into this incident and we are assisting wherever we can.
“The council has four mini-sweepers, with three used daily on street sweeping duties and one held in reserve in case of breakdowns etc. That means that we have been able to continue to provide our usual service with the three remaining sweepers, although there was a delay in being able to send the sweepers out on Monday to allow police to complete their investigations at the scene.
“The sweepers are on contract hire and we have already requested a replacement for the damaged sweeper so that we will have a fourth reserve sweeper available. Another of our vehicles, a pick-up truck used to collect litter bin waste, was also damaged in the incident but we have been able to cover that vehicle’s operations and there has been no impact on services for our residents.’’ Police would like to speak to anyone with information regarding this incident.
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