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Miniature horse eludes Alabama police for two hours before surrendering and posing for mugshot

Miniature horse eludes Alabama police for two hours before surrendering and posing for mugshot

April 9, 2023

A miniature horse made a break for it in Alabama and decided to play a game of “catch me if you can” with the local police force. The pint-sized pony […] Read More

Alaska police rescue “Elvis Pigsley” from the cold

Alaska police rescue “Elvis Pigsley” from the cold

March 2, 2023

Police in Anchorage, Alaska, gave a pig named after the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” a ride home recently after a concerned citizen spotted the animal on the side of […] Read More

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office issues Valentine’s Day special offer in humorous video

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office issues Valentine’s Day special offer in humorous video

February 19, 2023

The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office in California used humor to catch criminals this Valentine’s Day by releasing a comical video urging the community to send in tips to the department. […] Read More

Pig crosses path with law enforcement in Virginia

Pig crosses path with law enforcement in Virginia

February 7, 2023

A pig in Giles County, Virginia, that crossed paths with the law became the talk of the town recently. The Giles County Sheriff’s Office posted a photo on Facebook on […] Read More

“Please don’t Dew this”

“Please don’t Dew this”

North Carolina police cite woman for shooting bottles of Diet Mountain Dew with a revolver

November 8, 2022

Police in Gastonia, North Carolina, recently issued a criminal citation to a woman for shooting bottles of Mountain Dew with a revolver in her backyard. The woman told police she […] Read More

Oklahoma police catch serial burglar thanks to his SpongeBob clothing

Oklahoma police catch serial burglar thanks to his SpongeBob clothing

October 1, 2022

Tulsa, Oklahoma, police recently nabbed a serial burglar after a description of his colorful SpongeBob SquarePants attire ultimately led them to the suspect. Authorities said Tulsa police initially responded to […] Read More

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