Monday, December 27, 2010

What the Hell Theater - 12/27

The Chatham, Ontario police recently rescued a man who got stuck inside a Salvation Army clothing bin. The unidentified man was trying to score some clothes when he got stuck. His legs were sticking out when cops arrived. The police freed the man and reminded him of the proper process to access the donated goods.


The Burlington, NC police had an easy time arresting Jerry Curry after he broke into the Mye Tavern on Saturday. They followed his foot tracks in the snow and busted him carrying two cases of beer and several cartons of cigarettes. Investigators returned the beer and cigarettes back to the business.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

What the Hell Theater - 12/23

A 17-year-old Park Ridge, Illinois teen was recently arrested for selling pot brownies at Maine South High School. The student was sent to the dean’s office, where five brownies were found inside her backpack. She was released to her parents and said she was selling the brownies for $10 a piece.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

What the Hell Theater - 12/22

Mary Evano was sentenced to four years in prison after admitting that she and her husband intentionally ate glass particles, then submitted false insurance claims. She was also ordered to pay more than $340,000 in restitution. From 1997 to 2005, the couple collected more than $200,000 in compensation after filing insurance claims that they had been injured by restaurants, hotels and grocery stores that had served them food containing glass. Evano's husband, Ronald, plead guilty in 2007 and is serving five years in prison.

The Sanford, Florida police recently arrested a school custodian for stealing presents from the principal's office at Wilson Elementary School. Barbara Williams told cops she planned to give the gifts to needy families. The police taped her stealing two bags of wrapped presents. Williams has worked for the Seminole County school district since 1996 and officials say her record has been clean up to this point.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

What the Hell Theater - 12/21

Minati Khatua recently discovered that her newlywed husband is a woman. The 26 year-old India native says she grew suspicious after her new husband refused to make love to her. "He had impressed everyone in my family and they willingly agreed to our marriage. I would try hard to find out and confirm his gender but failed repeatedly. However, one day I managed to force open the bathroom door when "he" was having a bath. My worst fears came true. He was a woman."

Monday, December 20, 2010

What the Hell Theater - 12-20

Johnathan William Hartman recently shot himself in the butt after arguing with his girlfriend. The 27 year-old Billings, Montana man fired a shot in his partner's direction before placing the pistol back in his waistband. The gun discharged while he was driving sending a bullet into one of his cheeks. Hartman and his girlfriend were arguing about his upcoming prison sentence.

Friday, December 17, 2010

What the Hell Theater - 12/17

A 26-year-old Janesville, Minnesota man thought he was helping out a 70-year-old woman earlier this week when he gave her a ride to a bank. She robbed it while he had no idea he was her getaway driver. The man says he thought the woman, who rents an apartment from his mother, was going to the bank to withdraw cash to pay her rent. The "elderly woman" told employees she had a gun, demanded money and left with an undisclosed amount. Police stopped the car and took both into custody before determining the woman acted alone. The woman had a hammer, but no gun. She's in jail, pending charges.

The Swansea, England police placed a children's bounce house next to a parking garage after a suicidal man threatened to jump from the roof of the multi-story structure. The man was eventually talked down and taken to a hospital for treatment. Police Superintendent Keith Jones said, "The use of the inflatable device was an impromptu idea which came from a local officer, which would have helped to reduce the likelihood of a serious injury should this gentleman have fallen."

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Dude gets fired, Sabotage's Lights!

A disgruntled employee, fired by Harrods from his job as the toy department’s Santa Claus, took revenge last night in spectacular style.


Gaining access to a maintenance control room, Lloyd Hudson, 35, from Ilford, Essex, was able to locate the chart and corresponding switches for Harrods’ 10,000 external lights.

Barracading himself in, Hudson disabled the correct lights until he could spell out his feelings to Harrods bosses and Christmas shoppers alike. He was removed by security guards after an hour-long stand-off, then handed over to police.

Footage of Metrodome Collapse

What the Hell Theater - 12/16

The Cedar Bluff, Alabama police had an easy time catching six bank robbery suspects on Tuesday. A deputy followed their red Nissan after he saw money flying out the window. The six suspects ditched their first getaway car and got into the Maxima to try and throw off authorities. They got busted because they failed to secure their money. All were apprehended after a brief foot chase.


An Australian woman's workers compensation claim has been denied. The unidentified public worker was on a business trip when she suffered a nose injury and damaged teeth while having sex. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal ruled, "If it is a quintessentially private activity it is not fair that taxpayers pay for the consequences of that activity."

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Have you met...

What the Hell Theater - 12/15

Substitute teacher Sheila Verke no longer has to put up with punks and bratty students now that she's won Arizona's $95 million Powerball prize. The 64 year-old, who took a lump sum of $49.9 million rather than a 30-year annuity, says she's retiring and expects to bank the money, live on the interest and begin touring the country in an RV.


A 33 year-old Milwaukee man was killed yesterday by a flying refrigerator. The victim, who was part of a renovation crew, was struck and killed after his partners tossed the fridge from a fourth floor apartment. The workers thought the area was clear because they yelled down to the ground and didn't hear a response. The victim died at the scene.

Friday, December 10, 2010

What the Hell Theater - 12/10

Elaine Emter has been sentenced to community service for biting a police officer during a fight over a hot fudge sundae. The 33 year-old was at a McDonald's earlier this year when she became upset because there was not enough hot fudge on her sundae. When workers refused to replace the sundae, Elaine became combative. When cops told her she was being charged she tried to drive off. Elaine bit one of the officers before they tasered her in order to subdue her.