Tag: Stupid Criminals: Page 14

Vehicle Ops

Arizona Man with Police Siren Pulls Over Off-Duty Officer

Officer Matt Lydic said a man driving a black Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor model turned on a police siren while driving behind him, authorities said. Lydic pulled over to the side of the road believing there was an emergency vehicle he couldn't see. The driver pulled up beside him and told him to slow down.

May 14, 2009

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Minnesota Cops Who Stopped for Gas Bust Motorist Pulling in with "Cooking" Meth Lab

A search of the vehicle revealed an overwhelming odor of ammonia. Drug paraphernalia, containers and other items were located "that confirmed the presence of a methamphetamine lab," said West Hennepin Public Safety Director Ray McCoy.

May 6, 2009

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Bank Robber Hails Cab for His Getaway Try, Boston Officers Say

Glenn Carbonneau appeared to be in a hurry, running and waving his arms at a cab as it drove from Symphony Hall yesterday morning. The driver stopped and waited for him to catch up, thinking the man needed to tend to urgent family matters.

April 2, 2009

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Speeding Driver Was Rushing to Bid on eBay "Star Wars" Collectible

Just after 9 p.m., a State Patrol trooper patrolling Interstate 90 saw a speeding 2004 Volkswagen R32 passing other vehicles in the express lane in the Mount Baker Tunnel. As the Volkswagen came out of the tunnel, the trooper clocked it going 110 mph as it continued across the floating bridge. With the trooper behind him, the driver eventually pulled over on Mercer Island.

March 12, 2009

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Man Robs Colorado 7-11 with "Star Trek" Sword

It may be a galactic first - a Colorado Springs 7-Eleven robbed early Wednesday by a man wielding a Klingon Bat'leth blade. It's the weapon of choice for the war-like race on "Star Trek", but fairly rare in stickups on Earth.

February 4, 2009

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NC Police: Fleeing Robber Scared Woman to Death

Larry Whitfield was on foot, his getaway car wrecked, his rookie attempt at robbing a bank thwarted by a set of locked doors, according to detectives. Looking for a place to hide, police say, he found himself inside the home of a frightened old woman.

January 28, 2009

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S.C. Officers Say Man Operated Meth Lab from His Vehicle

On Tuesday, officers say they saw the suspect breaking up pills and pouring chemicals while driving on U.S. 378, Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts said.

January 8, 2009

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Suspected Car Thief Escapes from San Diego Cops Via Drainage Pipe

Instead of stopping, the driver sped off, Tom said. After running over a spike strip near La Jolla Village Drive, the man continued to drive as his tires shredded and sparks flew from the rims.

November 20, 2008

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New York Motorist Drives into East River to Evade Cops

A Manhattan motorist in a stolen car took a dive into the drink early yesterday in a futile bid to elude capture, authorities said.

August 27, 2008

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Police: Motorcyclist Flipped Bird, Popped Wheelie, Crashed

A Long Island man who flipped his finger at a police cruiser and then popped a wheelie on his motorcycle is recovering from injuries after crashing.

May 8, 2008

Patrol

Idiots Try to Rob Aussie Biker Club

A man and a 16-year-old boy face charges of robbery for trying to knock over an Australian biker club outside of Sydney.

March 3, 2008

Patrol

Voices From Above

The thing about being a good burglar is that you have to know when to move and when to stay still. One of the really bad times to move is when a K-9 officer is using the pay phone in front of the building you are burgling.

December 31, 2007