Strange Crime Stories
Sheriff of the Year

CENTENNIAL, Colorado-
In the past I have written several stories about inept police officers. There are definitely no lack of them out there. But it’s about time I write about a man who did some good over the years, so much in fact, that he… Continue Reading

this is a robbery

DENTON, Texas -
This one really leaves you scratching your head. When a young lady reported to her job at the local Pizza Patron on a Friday night, she had no idea that the shift would probably be the scariest moments of her life. How… Continue Reading

NHL

BUFFALO, N.Y.-
Initially you’re going to be shaking your head and asking yourself, “Why?” Why would he do something like that, it makes no sense at all. That’s exactly what I thought too. But the good news is I looked into it and his reasoning… Continue Reading

it was bound to leak out

CINCINNATI, Ohio-
There was never any doubt that this story would leak out. It’s the stupid robber story of Mike Leake. When it comes to stupidity, this one’s definitely at the top of the list. Robbers do stupid things all the time, but this is… Continue Reading

35 miles

MANTECA, California-
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area or the Sacramento area you’ve likely already heard about this one. But if not, stay tuned for a little fast-paced action. It was about 12:30 one Saturday morning when 36-year-old Christopher Michael Carroll of… Continue Reading

Desperate Times

STATESVILLE, North Carolina-
Although scary for everyone involved, armed robberies are not all that uncommon. Typically, an armed robber decides to take on a bank because that’s usually where the most cold hard cash can be found. But other times robbers will take on a… Continue Reading

homicide investigation

SACRAMENTO, California-
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again……..I do not condone physical abuse of any sort within a family setting, and I really try to shy away from stories that include it. But, I found one such story that I had to… Continue Reading

bank atlantic

TAMARAC, Florida-
Most people (in their right minds) would never rob a bank…..and would never even so much as consider it. Robbing a bank is a Federal offense and doing so brings upon Federal charges and a Federal prison sentence. So, the reality of it… Continue Reading

Fred Meyer shopping spree

PORTLAND, Oregon-
Everyone loves a good shopping spree, but unfortunately, few people will ever actually be a part of one. Shopping sprees are fun and exciting for everyone, but in terms of a shopping spree, there’s probably nothing more gratifying than seeing a child (a… Continue Reading

grand theft auto

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida-
Stealing a car is a very serious crime and usually results in very stiff penalties. Despite that fact, and the fact that there is a high likelihood one will be caught if they do steal a car, it is a very common… Continue Reading