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This is the ninth installment of a StrangeRush mini.
I Miss My Bike- LEWISTON, Maine- Ruth Slovenski received her bike as a gift when she was a teenager, and it had lots of sentimental value. Sadly, the cherished, 66-year-old, Huffy bicycle was stolen from the 83-year-old woman one Saturday when she was visiting a nursing home. What I want to know who steals an antique bicycle from an old lady? Talk about bad karma. Luckily, a security camera caught video of the culprit.
It’s Just a Flower- CENTRALIA, Washington- A western Washington woman got the shock of her life when she was arrested and cited for theft. She was on city property and had picked several daffodils for a family member who was a patient. An unrelated man witnessed the woman picking the flowers and called police. And I say to Mr. Flower Patrol Officer, who cares? Let the woman give her ailing family member a little comfort.
Drug Smuggler- SANTIAGO, Chile- A Chilean woman flying from Chile to Spain got in some trouble for smuggling cocaine. She carried two suitcases, but the drug was not in the suitcases, nor was it anywhere on her person. The suitcases she carried where actually made of cocaine. A police detective said the suitcases were made with a substance that combines cocaine with resin and fiber glass to form the suitcases. On the flip end a process could be used to separate the cocaine back out. I’d imagine that drove the drug sniffing dog crazy trying to locate the correct pocket with the white stuff in it.
The Most Popular Mom on the Block- MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina- Naomi Antoinette Aranda just wanted to be the ‘cool’ mom. The 45-year-old woman was the go-to person when high school kids need a free ‘Get-Outta-School-Card.’ She was arrested for forgery when it was found that she had faked doctor’s notes for four students, including her own son. She used a combination or business cards and forms, with a fake signature, and faxed her handy work to the schools. From a school kid’s perspective, you have to admit, it sounds tempting.
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This is the eight installment of a StrangeRush mini.
A Small AD-dition-
LINCOLN, Nebraska- An advertising salesperson for a newspaper made more money based on the size of each edition of the paper. To boost her salary she took out fake ads. When the owner of the newspaper started calling the companies in the ads to collect payment, he started learning that no ads were ever purchased, and there were many of them. SCORE for the companies, sounds like free advertising to me. How long did she actually expect her plan to go undetected?
The Wedding Dress Train From Hell-
BEIJING, China- A Chinese bride wanted to enter the Guinness Book of World Records and she wanted to do it in style. Bride Lin Rong wanted to have the longest wedding dress train in history. And we’re not talking 20, 50, 100 or even 1000 feet long. It took guests more than three hours roll out the dress and apply 9,999 silk red roses to the 1.2 mile long train. The groom’s family went on record opposing the costly $5,856 dress and his mother said, “ It is a waste of money in my opinion.” I’m gonna second that and say it a waste of a lot more than just money. 
Take Me Drunk I’m Home-
LINCOLN, Nebraska- A young 21-year-old man could not find his keys so he broke into his house. Police were called to investigate and found the man in the basement. When questioned he told cops he was home. In fact, he was not home but had broken into the wrong house a few streets away. He was arrested on trespassing and vandalism. You’ve gotta be pretty drunk to make that mistake.
A Cheesy Altercation-
SHELBYVILLE, Tennessee- A feisty couple, a 40-year-old man and 44-year-old woman got into a highly emotional verbal altercation. Somehow during the verbal barrage it got physical using Cheetos. Yes, orange and cheesy Cheetos. They were both arrested and charged with domestic assault. I could be wrong, but the last time I used Cheetos as a weapon it was called a food fight.
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This is the seventh installment of a StrangeRush mini.
Can’t Catch Me-
LONGVIEW, Washington- A Canadian man was arrested for evading Sheriff’s deputies on a three-mile, somewhat high speed, chase on Interstate 5 in southern Washington. Once deputies finally stopped the rental car, the assailant laughed at them and refused to exit the vehicle. They broke the glass and were forced to taser him. During the entire chase the assailant drove his rental car in reverse.
Just a Small Blaze-
BELLEVUE, Washington- When a family was away from their home a blaze broke out that was significant enough to cause $215,000 of damage. Luckily the family dog was rescued when a neighbor noticed the smoke and flames. What did the official report list as the cause of the fire? Fido’s water bowl was glass and working with the sun acted as a sort of magnifying glass, causing the back deck to start on fire.
Get the Hell Out of the Way-
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts- A young 17-year-old girl just wanted a little practice driving so her mom and dad took her to a movie theater parking lot where she could practice. Mom sat on a fence while father and daughter practiced. The anxious new driver accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the car to crash into the fence and break both of her dear mommy’s legs.
Asset Protection-
MANSFIELD, Massachusetts- When a bankrupt medical device maker went out of business they left behind some assets that anyone would find a little creepy. The company had nine human cadavers, eight of which were previously used. The cadavers had been frozen in the company’s former headquarters. Arrangements had been made for their proper disposal.
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This is the sixth installment of a StrangeRush mini.
A Call For Help-
OAKLAND PARK, Florida- In an apartment complex in Florida around 8am one morning, a young lady called 911 looking for help because she reported she was having a miscarriage. The Broward county Sheriff’s Office responded to the distress call, but after arriving determined the miscarriage was bogus. She had staged the whole episode using some sort of unknown “animal tissue.” Her motive was unknown. Looks like someone needs some attention.
Quarantine-
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut- Police were called to a home where the person in question was a 16-year-old boy causing a domestic disturbance. Once they arrived the women who lived there told officers that the home was under quarantine because of a swine flu outbreak. Police put on their face masks and a prisoner van was called in to take the young detainee. When the officers driving the prisoner van found out about the swine flu they refused to take him. Upon further investigation there was no swine flu, it was just a stall tactic by the woman.
One For The Record Books -
STILLWATER, Oklahoma- When baby Denis Uhrig grows up he will always have a conversation starter no matter where he goes or who he meets. Baby Denis may be the only person in the world who can ever say he was born at 12:34:56 on 07/08/09. His mom said the date was going to be a planned Cesarean section, but the precise time was a completely unplanned bonus.
Just Another Taser Victim-
AUSTIN, Texas- When Kathryn Winkfein was pulled over for speeding just outside Austin, Texas she got into a heated argument with the officer. She was seen by the camera on the hood of the patrol car yelling at the officer and even daring him to taser her. And eventually, that is exactly what he did. Her account was that she did absolutely nothing to provoke the tasing. Either way, they argued, he tased, and she was 72 years old. Something tells me that no matter what, at 72 years old, he could have avoided such drastic methods.
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This is the fifth installment of a StrangeRush mini.
A Deal In The Works-
SALEM, New Jersey- Christopher received a random text message from another guy whom he did not know. The guy wanted to meet up and buy some pot from Christopher. They agreed to meet at a local shopping center and the man described what car he would be driving. The problem for this mystery man was he accidentally texted the wrong dude looking for his high. Christopher just happened to be a police officer. The man and his buddy were arrested and charged with loitering to commit a controlled and dangerous substance offense. Since he was out looking to buy drugs, wouldn’t you think he’d at least know who he was texting?
Lawnmower For Sale-
TUEBINGEN, Germany- A German man saw an ebay ad for a lawnmower for sale. In need of one himself, he agreed to meet the seller and see about buying it. Upon investigating the goods, the potential buyer noticed it was the very lawnmower someone had stolen from him. The buyer left and notified police. The man was later questioned and admitted to stealing the mower out of a shed five months before. Who steals lawnmowers out of sheds anyway? What ever happed to TVs and jewelry?
Gas Station Gamer -
KENNESAW, Georgia- A 56-year-old woman evidently needed her gaming fix. She went into a gas station and played video games for about 25 minutes until she was arrested for child cruelty for leaving the one-year-old baby she was babysitting alone in the car. First of all she’s a loser for leaving the baby alone, but who plays video games in gas stations anymore? It’s 2009, not 1989, ever heard of XBOX or Playstation? And since she was in her 50s shouldn’t she be playing solitaire or bingo?
I Refuse-
FORT PIERCE, Florida- Maryanne O’Neill wanted some coffee and a sandwich so she entered a Waffle House restaurant early one Saturday morning. Her bill came out to $7.45 and she told the restaurant server that she needed to go across the street but would soon return. When she did not return police were notified and located Ms. O’Neill and asked her to pay her bill. Twice she flat out refused to pay the $7.45 so she was given the choice to pay or go to jail. She chose jail and was arrested and charged with defrauding an innkeeper. Logic tells me the fines, court fees, and time wasted dealing with the situation would come out to be a little more costly than had she just paid her damn tab in the first place.
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This is the fourth installment of a StrangeRush mini.
A mini will be four semi-strange stories that will be condensed into one post but will be told very briefly, typically one paragraph per story. A mini will be posted roughly 1-2 times a week and the purpose is to tell several strange stories that are interesting, but not worthy of their own full post. They will be quick and to the point and typically leave out any mystery as to where they are going.
Ouch!!! That Hurt-
JACKSON, Ohio- Nathan Beavers just wanted to make a little extra spending money, so he took a babysitting job watching a few small children, while being accompanied by some friends. During the day’s excitement, Beavers accidentally stepped on the foot of one of the boys he was watching. Upset, the boy went to a closet, retrieved a shotgun, and shot Beavers in the arm and side. Another teenager was also injured by the attack. The boy was only four years old. Sounds like someone needs a father figure.
Let’s Have a Drink-
SCHERERVILLE, Indiana- A 24 year old mother was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence, while she had her one year old son with her. The boy’s father was called and when he came to pick up his son he was also arrested for driving while intoxicated. As a last resort the boys grandparents were called and they too showed up….and they too had both also been drinking, but granny was not over the legal limit and police escorted her home with the boy. Sounds like AA may need to be a family affair in this northwestern Indiana town.
Sleeping on the Job -
PONCHATOULA, Louisiana- A young man broke into the French Corner Church so he could break into the safe. When he was unsuccessful he then broke into another of the church’s buildings where he felt it was appropriate to take a little nap. And that’s where police caught him, taking a nap in a guest apartment. I would think if you are that tired you’d either take a nap before attempting to steal from God, or reschedule the robbery for a day you are more well rested.
The Mad Cash Dash-
BERLIN, Germany- A 23 year old German man was test driving a convertible sports car when the 23,000 euros ($31,180 US) in 500, 200, and 100 notes that he had in an envelope in the passenger seat pocket, blew out and all over the roadway. Police blocked off the road and 20K of the 23K euros were recovered. What I want to know is where on Earth does a 23 year guy get that kind of raw cash?
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This is the third installment of a StrangeRush mini.
A mini will consist of four semi-strange stories that will be condensed into one post but will be told very briefly, typically one paragraph per story. A mini will be posted roughly 1-2 times a week and the purpose is to tell several strange stories that are interesting but not worthy of their own full post. They will be quick and to the point and typically leave out any mystery as to where they are going.
Just a Little Car Crash-
RACINE, Wisconsin- Car crashes and people getting hurt in them are a common occurrence. Early one morning a driver was traveling at a high rate of speed. He missed his intended turn and ended up turning on another street going the wrong direction. He proceeded to hit two parked cars and flipped his own car, finally crashing it into a third car driving his direction. The driver of the car was drunk…..and so was the driver in the other vehicle. Talk about two needles in a haystack finding each other.
It’s Just a DUI*-
ARVADA, Colorado- Luckily this man didn’t hit any cars or cause any injuries to others while he was under the influence. He was given a DUI by the police in a Denver suburb. The only thing was that he wasn’t driving a car, he was riding a horse. The man was given a $25 traffic violation for riding a horse in a strip mall. He said he was just out for a joyride. I wonder if the thought ever crossed his mind to make a run for it?
Fetch It -
BERLIN, Germany- A man was playing fetch with his dog while the two took a walk. When the pooch returned after one of his jaunts to retrieve the ball his owner noticed it didn’t look like the dog was carrying the ball anymore. Instead he had something round and rusty in his mouth, but it was definitely not the ball. Upon further inspection the owner found that the pooch had a grenade left over from World War II. Evidently, in Germany WWII grenades hanging around are not all that uncommon. Oh boy, how exciting for the kids.
Red Light District-
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma- A man was determined to find a prostitute to take care of his manly desires but this cheapskate didn’t even have any cash to pay for her services. Money or not, this smooth talking John was not going to be refused. He was later found in her car getting what he needed and all he had to pay for her services was a $30 case of chips, and she gladly accepted it. She was fined $1,142 for her indiscretion. Is it considered bribery if she offers the police a bag of chips or are they considered dirty-chips?
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This is the second installment of a StrangeRush mini.
A mini will be roughly 4 or 5 semi-strange stories that will be condensed into one post but will be told very briefly, typically one paragraph per story. A mini will be posted roughly 1-2 times a week and the purpose is to tell several strange stories that are interesting but not worthy of their own full post. They will be quick and to the point and typically leave out any mystery as to where they are going. A mini is experimental at this time, so please give it some time.
It’s Not My Fault- BOULDER, Colorado- When a police officer saw a man crouching behind a police SUV he went to investigate. What he found was the 31 year old man and a slashed tire with air leaking from it. The slasher admitted to slashing the tires of 46 vehicles. He also said his issue with tires came from his frustration with his relationship with his mother and from the radiation released by the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant near Golden, Colorado. Finally, he said his desire to slash tires started because he got braces back in the early 1990s. Okie dokie, Schitzo…….Sounds like someone needs to up their dosage of Zoloft.
Damn It, I Shot Myself- NORTHPORT, Alabama- Paranoid that someone would break in and kill him in his sleep, a 24 year old Alabamian slept with his 40 caliber pistol, the same pistol that would shoot him in the shoulder as he slept. Not smart, but at least he was asleep and didn’t know what was going on, unlike former New York Giants Wide Receiver, Plaxico Burress who accidentally shot himself in the thigh while sitting in a New York City night club, landing himself in prison for two years and likely ending his NFL career while still in his prime. Sorry Plaxico, this mini should have been all about you.
Juice Mania- BRUSSELS, Belgium- It was an annual bodybuilding championship in Brussels. Everything was fine until a doping official made a surprise visit and each of the 20 competitors grabbed their gear and hastily fled the scene. It was described as complete chaos. The year before it was reported the three-quarters of the competitors had tested positive for steroids, so I guess that means this year would have meant 100% positive participation.
The Jellybean Jacker- NORTH EAST, Pennsylvania- A burglar broke into a house and instead of stealing the TV or jewelry, he took only Jellybeans. Police were unsure if he ran out of time and that was the only reason nothing else was stolen, or if possibly he was only interested in jellybeans. Hopefully, he at least got some good flavors for his trouble. Personally, I don’t like Jellybeans at all.
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This post introduces a StrangeRush.com mini. A mini will be roughly 4 or 5 semi-strange stories that will be condensed into one post but will be told very briefly, typically one paragraph per story. A mini will be posted roughly 1-2 times a week and the purpose is to tell several strange stories that are interesting but not worthy of their own full post. They will be quick and to the point and typically leave out any mystery as to where they are going. A mini is experimental at this time, so please give it some time.
A Shocking Bastard- SALEM, Oregon- A forty one year old man was jailed for using his children as shock guinea pigs. The man put an electronic dog shock collar on his four children’s necks (all under 10 years old) and tried it on each of them. One would think this a-hole father did this to punish his children for their indiscretions, but no, he did it to amuse himself. He thought it was funny. Rumor has it they have cures for guys like him in prison.
Ex-squeeze Me- PORTLAND, Oregon- When a bad guy breaks into an elderly woman’s home, it’s usually easy pickings. But this guy chose the wrong house and the wrong woman to mess with, 88 years old or not. He came through the sliding glass door, forced her into her living room, and pushed her face down into a chair. And that’s when she took back control of her home and reached around, taking temporary possession of his family jewels. Desperate for relief the bad guy broke free and split, never to return. Right on Granny!!!
The Shooting Stove- SEKIU, Washington- A woman had just stirred up her cast-iron stove when she heard a loud bang and felt pain in her left calf. About a month before a case of shotgun shells had been spilled near the stove and evidently one shell had been missed in the newspapers and discharged from the heat. Could have been worse.
A Minor Detail- DAYTONA BEACH, Florida- It was a normal day to rob the Riverside National Bank in Daytona Beach. Everything was planned out to a tee. Suspect #1 robbed the bank and suspect #2 drove the getaway car, a Jeep Cherokee. Everything went as planned until they were in the middle of their escape and the Cherokee ran out of gas. Both assailants fled on food in different directions. The vehicle was soon found and traced back to suspect #2. It may just be me, but wouldn’t the average person think that gas in the getaway car would be a prerequisite to robbing a bank?
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