A 20-year-old Virginia man pleaded guilty Wednesday to threatening writers of “South Park” as part of his efforts to support jihad. Zachary Adam Chesser pleaded guilty to communicating threats against the “South Park” writers, soliciting violent jihadists to desensitize law enforcement to suspicious packages, and attempting to provide material support to al-Shabaab, a foreign terrorist organization. He faces up to 30 years in prison when he is sentenced February 25th.
Kid Takes City Truck On Joyride
Police in Marion, South Carolina, say a 10-year-old boy took a city work truck used by the fire department on a joy ride through town. Officials said fire crews were busy unloading a white pickup truck when the boy jumped in and took off. The kid “was going up and down the street and headed home.” Along the way, he hit a power pole, but was not hurt. He was eventually stopped by his mother not far from their home. The boy was taken to juvenile hall and later released.
Drive-Thru Law
Legal services at one Manchester, Connecticut, firm can be as easy driving up to a window and never getting out of the car. The Kocian Law Group has opened a drive-thru office in a building that once housed a former Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurant. Attorney Nick Kocian said clients can use the drive-thru to drop off and pick up documents. A paralegal works the window, handing out documents and answering questions. Consultations and meetings with lawyers will still be scheduled for inside the office.
Thoughtful Robber
Police say an armed robber gave back everything he stole from a homeless man after learning he lived at a shelter. Larry Sanderson, 22, was outside the York Rescue Mission on Wednesday night when a man flashed the handle of a revolver and told him to empty his pockets. Sanderson turned over his wallet, cell phone, MP3 player and cigarettes. When the robber asked Sanderson if that was all he had, Sanderson explained he lived at the shelter. Police say the robber replied, “I can respect that,” and then returned the man’s property and walked away.
World’s Largest Pumpkin
Guinness World Records has confirmed that a massive pumpkin grown in Wisconsin is officially the world’s heaviest. The gourd grown this year by Chris Stevens of New Richmond tips the scales at 1,810.5 pounds, 85 pounds heavier than the previous record, a 1,725-pound pumpkin grown last year in Ohio. Stevens’ pumpkin has a circumference of 186.5 inches, or more than 15 feet. When turned on its side, the pumpkin is more than waist-high. Stevens said his secret is a precise mixture of sunshine, rain, cow manure, fish emulsion and seaweed.
Victim Beats Robber With His Own Fake Gun
A man using a fake gun in a San Fernando Valley stickup was beaten to a pulp with the prop weapon when the would-be victim took it from him. Police said the attempted robbery suspect was whacked so bad he had to be hospitalized.
Frog Veggies
An Eaton County, Michigan, couple claims they found a frozen frog in a package of frozen vegetables. Marty Hoffman said she freaked when she found the amphibian October 13th as she was preparing veggies for the family dog, who needs a special diet because of allergies. After photographing the frog and sealing up the vegetable bag, Marty’s husband, Tim, called the Detroit office of the FDA, but received no response. So he called the local newspaper to report the amphibian find. The paper contacted the store, Meijer, who apologized and issued a recall. The Hoffmans say they don’t want any money, they just want to make other veggie lovers aware.
Purdue To Host Quidditch Tournament
Several schools are sending teams to a “Harry Potter” inspired sporting tournament at Indiana’s Purdue University. Organizers of the Quidditch tournament said teams from Purdue, Ohio State University, Loyola University Chicago, Illinois State University, Ball State University, Bowling Green State University, Carthage College, Miami of Ohio and Transylvania University are expected to participate in the Sunday event. The rugby-like game was invented by J.K. Rowling for the “Harry Potter” novels. In the books, the game involves flying on brooms, but the real-world players will be riding their brooms on the ground.
Woman Drives Around With Dead Woman For Months
A California woman who befriended a homeless woman and let her sleep in her car told police she didn’t know where to turn when the woman died unexpectedly – so she drive the body around for months along with a box of baking soda to cover up the smell. Officers with the Costa Mesa police found the unidentified body Monday after getting a call about a car blocking a driveway. When officers arrived, they noticed a nasty odor and saw a leg poking out from behind a blanket and some clothes. The partially mummified body consisted mostly of skin and bones and weighed about 30 pounds. An autopsy showed no signs of foul play but police are still investigating the car’s driver. The woman had been dead for 10 months when police found her.
World’s Largest Toast Mosaic Created
A British woman has set a world record by creating a mosaic of her mother-in-law’s face from 9,852 pieces of toast. Laura Hadland enlisted the help of 40 friends to create the mosaic from 600 loaves of bread as a birthday surprise for Sandra Whitfield. Hadland said her team used nine toasters to color the bread various shades of brown before arranging them into the 32-foot-8-inch by 42-foot-3-inch mosaic. The mosaic has been officially recognized as the world’s largest by Guinness World Records.
Finalists Announced For Coveted Goulet Mustache Awards
The American Mustache Institute has announced the 19 finalists for the Robert Goulet Memorial Mustached American of the Year. The “Goulet” recognizes the person who best represents or contributes to the Mustached American community over the past year. This year the finalists include former NBA star and current Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, North Dakota Governor and U.S. Senate hopeful John Hoeven, Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano, University of Texas at El Paso mascot “Paydirt Pete,” documentary director Morgan Spurlock and media personality Pat O’Brien. There are also a handful of “regular” Americans – like Brian Sheets, a Kissimmee, Florida-area firefighter and founder of Firemen with Mustaches on Facebook. You can cast your vote at www.americanmustacheinstitute.org.
Tax Cheat Ordered To Give Free Pizza To Homeless
A New York state pizzeria owner convicted of sales tax fraud has been ordered to provide free weekly pizza to the homeless. Joseph Jacobbi, operator of Casa-Di-Pizza, was ordered to pay $25,000 of the $104,295.31 he withheld from the state between March 2004 and the end of May 2008 and was ordered to provide 12 sheet pizzas every Tuesday to the Buffalo City Mission for 52 weeks. The judge left the choice of toppings up to Jacobbi. Jacobbi was also ordered to make 12 monthly restitution payments of $4,400 each to the state to help cover his tax bill.
Floating Pot
A member of the Clean River Project said he discovered a trash bag full of marijuana while cleaning the Shawsheen River in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Rocky Morrison, a six-year veteran of the project, said he was cleaning the river Sunday afternoon when he discovered the trash bag of pot floating on the surface. Police estimated the street value of the marijuana at about $2,000.
Escaped Ape Attacks Police Car
A 300-pound chimpanzee that broke free from its chains has been captured after briefly wandering around a Kansas City, Missouri, neighborhood and smashing out the window of a police car. Police got a call about noon yesterday that a primate was on the loose a few miles from the Kansas City Zoo. Police said the ape was actually a pet that escaped from its chains. When efforts to shoot the animal, named Sueko, with a tranquilizer dart failed, the chimp climbed on a patrol car and struck the passenger-side window with its fist before running off. Sueko’s owner was eventually able to coax it into a cage. The owner was cited for having a dangerous animal within city limits.
Man Accused Of Robbing Same Bank 4 Times
Authorities have arrested a man believed to have robbed the same South Bend, Indiana, bank branch four times since late August. Federal prosecutors allege that 42-year-old William Easley robbed the 1st Source Bank on August 23rd, September 10th, October 5th and again last Wednesday, taking about $14,000 in all. Easley surrendered early Saturday. He was ordered jailed until a preliminary hearing tomorrow.
Denim Thief Leaves Wallet In Dressing Room
Police in Gallatin, Tennessee, say it wasn’t too difficult to find a man accused of walking out of a Walmart wearing stolen jeans. He left his old jeans – along with his wallet – in the dressing room. Police caught up with 20-year-old Dustin Matthew Marshall and a 19-year-old woman who was with him on Saturday night after the couple ducked out of a Longhorn Steakhouse without paying their bill. A search of their home turned up evidence of other crimes. Marshall and his companion were booked on charges of theft, burglary and other counts.
Moose On The Loose
A moose spotted running through Spokane, Washington, was chased by police, news crews and a herd of cows – and still got away. The moose was first spotted about 10 a.m. Saturday and police caught up to it near a school nearly an hour later. The animal was briefly cornered near a soccer complex, but it jumped into a nearby pasture, where it was chased by a herd of cows. The moose escaped into a satellite communications yard, where it charged and nearly struck a news camera. The animal made its escape by barreling back through the soccer complex, a neighborhood, and then a golf course. Authorities eventually lost track of the moose, who is still on the loose.
World’s Longest Cat Lives In Nevada
A cat from Reno, Nevada, has broken the Guinness world record for world’s longest domestic cat. The 5-year-old Maine Coon named Stewie was certified as the new record holder after measuring 48 1/2 inches from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail bone. That’s a little more than 4 feet long! The previous record was 48 inches.
The Poop Scoop Boat Doing Big Business
Salisbury, Massachusetts, has a new sewage pump-out boat, and its name is more than just clever – it’s also good advice. The vessel’s job is to travel from boat to boat and pump out onboard septic systems. The boat was paid for in part by a state environmental grant and will keep the harbor clean in the town near the New Hampshire border. Harbormaster Ray Pike says hundreds of names were suggested for the vessel before they settled on “Down Winder.” Other names suggested included Poo Bear, Pumpty Dumpty, Poop Sloop and Dung Dingy. The winning name was suggested by boater Richard Calderwood.
Wedding Venues Swamped On 10/10/10
Churches, wedding chapels, banquet halls and other wedding venues were swamped across the country on Sunday as couples seeking a perfect 10 rushed to tie the knot on a once-in-a-century milestone: 10/10/10. In Las Vegas – long a destination for weddings – one marriage license bureau extended its Sunday hours from 6 p.m. to midnight to accommodate the rush. Hotels and churches in New Hampshire’s Seacoast area were booked long before Sunday. Wedding businesses said Sunday was perhaps the most sought-after wedding date since 7/7/07, when the lucky number marked the calendar.
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