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Patrol car up put “for sale” in humorous prank on Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

Patrol car up put “for sale” in humorous prank on Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

March 31, 2024

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in Florida reacted humorously to a prank after discovering a “For Sale” sign placed on one of their patrol cars over the weekend. The […] Read More

Caught with his pants down: Burglary suspect arrested while on toilet in Colorado

Caught with his pants down: Burglary suspect arrested while on toilet in Colorado

March 9, 2024

A burglary suspect in Colorado was recently caught with his pants down — literally — after he was apprehended by police while seated on the toilet.  The incident, which took […] Read More

“Things you do not want under your tree this Christmas”: Tennessee police come to the rescue as runaway beaver surprises hospital

“Things you do not want under your tree this Christmas”: Tennessee police come to the rescue as runaway beaver surprises hospital

January 7, 2024

St. Francis Hospital in Tennessee received a surprise visitor on Christmas morning when a runaway beaver managed to find its way into the hospital’s lobby. The Bartlett Police Department was […] Read More

“Sometimes the jokes just write themselves”

“Sometimes the jokes just write themselves”

New Jersey police wrangle runaway pig in hilarious chase

December 17, 2023

Officers from the Deptford Township, New Jersey, Police Department responded to an unusual yet humorous call on the afternoon of December 5 as they found themselves engaged in a “hog-wild” […] Read More

“Arrest them!”: Florida residents call 9-1-1 on two angry goats fighting in street

“Arrest them!”: Florida residents call 9-1-1 on two angry goats fighting in street

May 19, 2023

In a strange story from the Sunshine State, two angry goats recently found themselves locked up in a Florida jail after authorities were summoned to break up their rowdy brawl […] Read More

Man attempts to smuggle gun inside quesadilla from Taco Bell

Man attempts to smuggle gun inside quesadilla from Taco Bell

April 27, 2023

A Mississippi man recently used a Taco Bell quesadilla for way more than just eating when he attempted to hide a gun inside the Mexican dish. According to the Picayune […] Read More

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