Low-Velocity Chase
Los Angeles Police Division cruisers had been dispatched in pursuit of a fleeing suspect wished for assault with a lethal weapon on the night of Sept. 24, however reasonably than the standard high-speed chase by means of bustling L.A. streets, officers discovered themselves following a shirtless and shoeless man in a stolen golf cart, with a canine on his lap. KCAL Information reported that the low-speed chase started round 9:10 p.m. and went on for for much longer than anticipated, because of the ineffectiveness of spike strips the police specified by a number of failed makes an attempt to gradual the suspect down. The chase topped out round 19 mph earlier than the suspect pulled right into a car parking zone round 9:45 p.m. and deserted the cart, although he continued to hold the pooch. Briefly order, the barefoot suspect dropped the canine and was detained by police. The person was handled for unknown accidents; his unwitting canine confederate was returned unhurt to the suspect’s household.
Choking Hazard
Everybody is aware of the hazards related to texting whereas driving, however a person in Henderson, Kentucky, lately served as a reminder that consuming whereas driving may be hazardous as nicely. WLKY Information in Louisville reported that the unnamed driver pulled out of a McDonald’s drive-thru after receiving his order and virtually instantly started choking on a french fry. The passenger within the automobile tried to supply help, however the driver misplaced consciousness and the automobile crashed into an Enterprise Hire-A-Automobile. The passenger and driver had been taken to the hospital and handled for minor accidents. As for the dangers of consuming on the run, witness Patricia Grossman advised WLKY, “I do it, and I am certain lots of people do. It is not one thing I’ve ever thought of, however now will certainly give it some thought extra.”
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Signal of the Occasions
An digital building signal within the Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Texas, provided the alternative of useful recommendation to passersby when it was hacked on Sept. 25, reported KTRK-TV. “As a consequence of climate,” the primary message, was innocent sufficient, nevertheless it was adopted instantly by “Go —- your self.” A metropolis inspector was capable of flip the log off; representatives for Houston Public Works mentioned their division doesn’t function the signal, and metropolis officers have been unable to seek out the signal’s proprietor.
Let It Go
In the event you’re dealing in unlawful medication, it appears probably that cops are the final individuals you’d wish to see. However Eric Thomas, 33, truly referred to as for police help on Sept. 22 in Largo, Florida — the place, thoughts you, it’s unlawful to own marijuana with intent to promote. When officers arrived, Thomas “acknowledged he was promoting marijuana, and somebody stole $10 from him whereas (he was) trying to promote it.” The Smoking Gun reported that the cops had been inclined to imagine Thomas’ story, as a result of he was holding 11 baggies of marijuana, totaling 40 grams, as he advised it. Thomas, who has been convicted of marijuana, cocaine and battery counts within the final 12 months, was charged with two drug felonies and booked to the county jail. The thief who stole Thomas’ $10 apparently stays at giant.
Subsequent Time, Borrow a Greenback
Tacos are arguably probably the most scrumptious and handy fast-food merchandise in existence, however stealing one at gunpoint is, and at all times will probably be, against the law. On Sept. 8, Antonio Murray Jr., 19, approached an worker at Lilly’s Panaderia in St. Louis, Missouri, pointed a gun and demanded the taco the worker was within the course of of constructing. The worker handed over the taco, and Murray left with out paying. KSDK-5 reported that police positioned Murray close by, and that when confronted, he knowledgeable them he was carrying a BB gun in his waistband. Murray admitted to the incident and has been charged with one rely of first-degree theft.
Later, Gator
Take me out to the ballgame, however go away your alligator at residence. The AP reported that Philadelphia Phillies fan Joie Henney of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, was turned away from Residents Financial institution Park on Sept. 27 when he tried to enter with WallyGator, his emotional help alligator. Henney has owned WallyGator for a number of years — legally, it needs to be famous — and the reptile actually is licensed as a help animal. Henney has taken his leathery pal to colleges and camps for academic shows, in response to a 2022 Washington Put up story in regards to the gator. He even visits a neighborhood nursing residence in his crimson “help animal” vest. However the Phillies sport appears to have been a bridge too far. The stadium’s coverage on help animals states, “Information canines, service animals, or service animals in coaching are welcome. All different animals are prohibited.” Sorry, Wally. We’ll prevent some peanuts and Cracker Jack.
99 Bottles of Rum within the Wall …
Calling Capt. Jack Sparrow, and all different rum-loving scallywags: In the event you ever hand over on a life at sea, this is likely to be the place for you. MSN reported that Cathy and Roy Aukamp had been nonetheless settling into their newly bought New Jersey home when a large rainstorm hit, flooding the completed basement. When the couple started eradicating the broken sheetrock, one other flood started: this time, of empty Captain Morgan rum bottles. In a viral video of the invention, Roy scoops up dozens of the bottles whereas Cathy is heard laughing and saying, “Thirsty? It is 5 o’clock someplace!” Curiously, the earlier house owner noticed the clip and acquired in contact with the Aukamps. “The one who did it … mentioned there are tons of extra” bottles within the partitions, Cathy mentioned. “But in addition that he’s now three years sober.”
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Sudden Diversion
Flamingos have landed in Wisconsin — the primary recorded sighting in state historical past, in response to WISN-ABC. 5 of the tropical birds had been lately noticed on Lake Michigan, understandably drawing the eye of tons of of individuals within the decidedly untropical area. Jerry Lorenz, Ph.D., an knowledgeable with Audubon Florida, speculated that the flamingos had been flying between Cuba and the Yucatan, however had been diverted by Hurricane Idalia in late August. (One other idea: They’re Packers followers.) Lorenz inspired the locals to “take pleasure in their presence” however give the flamingos loads of area: “These birds are confused proper now. They simply went by means of a horrible ordeal, irrespective of the way you take a look at it.” Wisconsin’s Division of Pure Sources mentioned there are presently no rescue plans within the works, and that the flamingos’ instincts would immediate them to go south once more when temperatures drop.
Dude, The place’s My Cud?
Typically people devour particular brownies. And apparently, typically sheep devour particular grass. NPR reported {that a} herd of sheep in search of refuge from current storms in Magnesia, Greece, discovered shelter in a greenhouse and, naturally, started munching on the grass they encountered there. Sadly, the “grass” turned out to be virtually 600 kilos’ price of medical marijuana. Farm proprietor Yannis Bourounis advised a neighborhood radio producer that the sheep had been “leaping greater than goats,” which apparently “by no means occurs.”
Roll Up Your Sleeves
What would you do in the event you tried to test in at a lodge and no workers had been to be discovered? A trio of pals discovered themselves in such a predicament at a Nashville La Quinta Inn & Suites after an evening out, so they only … managed the lodge for a number of hours on their very own. They greeted clients, took telephone calls and even served breakfast to visitors. “So, immediately we’re like supervisor mode. We run companies again residence,” one of many pals defined. “Supervisor mode kicks in, alright, let’s have a look at what we are able to do.” A supervisor finally arrived and gave the trio a room key so they might lastly test in, however upon getting into the room, they discovered it occupied by a girl within the buff. Exasperated, they reached out to a special lodge and had been awarded three suites and a free breakfast.
Made You Look
Consideration, ghost hunters! WCVB-5 in Boston studies {that a} Millsbury, Massachusetts, funeral residence lately went up on the market, with a yard signal studying “In all probability Haunted.” Actual property agent Erika Kristal Eucker added the warning (or is it a promoting level?) to the property’s “For Sale” signal and pointed to the constructing’s age — it was constructed someday round 1850, or practically 175 years in the past — as justification. “Undecided if it actually is haunted, however given the age, I suppose it is a chance,” Eucker mentioned. Constructed within the Greek Revival fashion, the funeral residence was initially a residence earlier than being transformed to its extra morbid goal. Final offered in 2001 for a mere $100, the property’s worth stands at $514,000 at this time.
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