Monday, April 22, 2013
A woman spent an awful a lot of time in her friend’s bathroom during a recent visit. But what exactly was she doing? This is our weekly roundup of weird crime in the burbs.
Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." An easy way to get left off the next guest list. This is not what McDonald's had in mind when it became a Wi-Fi hot spot. Church might have been a better option. If at first you do succeed, keep trying until you get caught. A prime candidate for a 2018 taping of the Jerry Spring Show. He didn't bring flowers, so she settled for his puppy. His grandma likely would have been surprised to see him, had she been home. _____________________ The above items are from local police reports and criminal complaints. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested …
Monday, April 15, 2013
There are some things bad guys should already know. This is our weekly roundup of weird crime in the burbs.
Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Things not to leave behind at the scene of a crime: fingerprints, blood samples and wallet. This 68-year-old was not happy she got carded. And a shoe, and some other items. This birthday celebration took a wrong turn. She won't get yelled at for leaving the fridge door open. Just ask these sticks in the mud. Showing up drunk to court, to contest a drunken driving citation, is not advised. _____________________ The above items are from local police reports and criminal complaints. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person is presumed …
Monday, October 29, 2012
A man driving through Wauwatosa could not believe his eyes after his Mercedes Benz came face-to-face with a local "resident."
If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Round 1 of deer vs. Mercedes Benz goes to … Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow, nor muddy, grassy medians will stand in the way of this postal worker. Um, it’s a Corvette. It’s supposed to be driven fast. If the energy drink gives you wings, this guy could fly to London. So, that's why she registered for the biggest stroller on the market. And now, doc, I have a weird pain in my leg. Catch him? You'll have to find him first. Those signs are there for a reason. _____________________ The above items are from reports from local police departments. In …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Stories of people doing themselves far more harm than good.
If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Justin Bieber Hair-Alike Told to Move On A man whose 'do reminded the caller of Justin Bieber was told by Greenfield Police to leave the trees alone. He'd been practicing his karate moves on the flora. Drive-Thru Hair Cuts, Anyone? A Muskego barber quipped he would start offering that service after a woman crashed her SUV through his front window. The woman blamed the crash on her wedge heel shoe. Your Own Worst Enemy A Waukesha South student got into a Facebook flap with another student, and decided to get physical. Then he had someone record …
Monday, February 6, 2012
This week's OMG PD features stories about animals, people acting like animals, and other bad decisions.
If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Every week Patch highlights some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Neighborly behavior? A Fox Point man received letters from "concerned residents" after his pet rabbit disappeared from its outdoor hutch. But, instead of offering condolences, these residents sent this message: "I would think that people of average to above average intellect are aware that subzero temperatures to a domestic rabbit is not only deadly, but cruel. This kind of behavior is usually found in the inner city amongst the uneducated populated." Mouse haven Just days after Greenfield Police arrested a man for allegedly operating a drug…
Monday, October 31, 2011
A drunken driver who was going nowhere tops our list of the last unusual news from the local police reports.
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Monday, October 31, 2011
If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Talk About Spinning Your Wheels Wauwatosa police arrested a 25-year-old man for drunken driving, even though he wasn't exactly driving. Cops were called to the Kmart on Mayfair Road and found the driver's car against the bumper of another vehicle — with its rear wheels spinning at maximum speed. The rear tires had blown out and were worn down to the rims, which were digging into the asphalt. Even That Won't Make it Taste Better A 21-year-old South Milwaukee created a ruckus an Oak Creek convenience store when he tried to light a pizza pocket on …
Monday, October 17, 2011
How NOT to use social networking.
If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Neither ‘Like,’ Nor ‘Recommend’ … Nor ‘Understand’ A Greenfield High School student presented himself for arrest to police by using Facebook (800 million worldwide users) to facilitate a drug sale. Police drew this conclusion because, while the post in question was not obvious, an earlier Facebook post showing him smoking marijuana was. That Could Make Professional Networking Tough Angry at her dismissal from Catholic Memorial High School, a woman opened a fake LinkedIn account in the name of the woman who fired her, then connected her with a …
Monday, July 4, 2011
A free apartment with benefits and a bad reaction to female rejection are part of this week's OMG PD.
If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Every week Patch highlights some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our new feature, "OMG PD." Did He Scold Them or High-Five Them? A Brookfield man unexpectedly saw lights on in his son's apartment on June 23 and decided to investigate. He opened the unlocked apartment and found two people. Having sex. And neither one was his son. The couple fled and the son told police that the man involved had permission to be in the apartment. Second Amendment, First Mistake A Greenfield man told police he accidentally shot his wife in the arm after pulling his handgun upon hearing a prowler, but then admitted — there was no prowler, just an …
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7:51 am on Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Just read that we have more black males between the ages of 20 and 54 in prison than were in slavery. When I was a kid very few families had relatives that were in prison or were ex-cons. Today most families have a close relative or several in prison or on parole. Seems like once involved they enter a revolving door arena the pattern never alters until the rat dies. Do we really need more laws … more ›