Dumb Criminals

You Can Judge a Man By the Content of His Finger

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 • Filed under Assaults, Other10 Comments

I honestly believe that the universe allows every human being the opportunity to give one person the finger consequence free. Needless to say, this isn’t one of them.

A guy facing assault charges gave his judge the finger (yes that finger), according to the Daily Herald.

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You’re No Fun Anymore

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 • Filed under Other7 Comments

Note to self: judges are not “Monty Python” fans.

A man facing sentencing told a judge to “get on with it” as the judge was speaking, according to the Morning Call.

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Rather Be Pissed Off Than Pissed On

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 • Filed under Other2 Comments

leftA word of warning: if you’re going to write a headline like that and need some art to accompany it, keep the “safe search” option in the “on” position on Google Images. It’ll save you a lot of headaches…and stomach aches.

A woman got busted for urinating on a police station, according to the AP.

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A Bicycle Built for a Boob

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 • Filed under Other1 Comment

Bike riding must be a hard sport. I say must because the only man-powered machine I operate on a daily basis is my television and my reclining leather chair. Maybe bikers aren’t that smart after all.

That would explain why this rider thought he could outrun the police on his little bicycle, according to the Lancashire Evening Post.

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Cop (and Brain) and a Half

Monday, September 21st, 2009 • Filed under Other1 Comment

It’s hard to understand the logic of people who impersonate cops. That is, assuming that they have some ounce of logic in the first place.

One man tried to pass himself as a police officer to another police officer, according to KATU.

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The Lights Aren’t On Upstairs

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 • Filed under Cars, Other3 Comments

Emergency lights are designed to help important vehicles get through clogged traffic to help people in dire need when only seconds count. Notice I didn’t use the word “burger run” anywhere in that description.

Two people turned their vehicle into an emergency vehicle so they could run to McDonalds, according to The Star Press.

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ID Theft Stands for “Is Dumb”

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 • Filed under Other, TheftComment

It’s too bad that identity thieves can’t also steal the person’s intellect as well. Maybe that’s a good thing.

Someone who stole the identity of a state governor has been sending their purchase to their office, according to the Associated Press.

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Out Damned Spot! Out, I Say!

Thursday, August 27th, 2009 • Filed under Other4 Comments

When it comes to planning ahead, sometimes it helps to planning head. See? Like right there.

An unidentified caller at a Home Depot asked an employee if they rented steam cleaners in order to remove an inordinate amount of blood out of their carpet, according to the Jacksonville Journal-Courier.

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