Elderly Amish Man Caught on Film With Prostitute, Blackmailed
When a 75-year-old Amish widower slept with a prostitute, he -- we feel certain -- felt pretty bad about it the next morning. As if that guilt weren't enough for the old man, the prostitute and her boyfriend demanded $67,000 from him, claiming that they had filmed the scene with wall-mounted cameras and would upload the recording to the Internet. The pair was later arrested and, we can only imagine, the Amish man abhorred technology more than ever.
Bank Robber Gets Away With the Help of Craiglist
In October, a bank robber -- wearing a safety vest, blue shirt, face mask and goggles -- eluded police with the help of Craiglist. Just outside the bank, while the robbery was in progress, stood a group of men who were responding to a Craiglist day labor opportunity. As the advertisement required, they were all wearing safety vests, blue shirts, face masks and goggles.
Nude New Zealander Arrested After Responding to Fake Sexy Text Message
Late in 2007, a Wellington, New Zealand man received a racy text message from two anonymous "ladies," giving him only an address and a request that he show up naked. Well, he indeed showed up naked... at the home of one appalled, unsuspecting New Zealander. Both the nude Romeo and the sadistic texter were arrested, though neither were prosecuted.
Fake Craiglist Ad Costs Man Most of What He Owns
Last Spring, a post appeared on an Oregon Craigslist board stating that the owner of a specific house was leaving all of his worldly possessions (still in said house) to whoever wanted them. When homeowner Robert Salisbury rushed home -- on a tip from a woman suspicious about the offer of a free horse -- he found his house being ransacked by 30 strangers. We suggest he take that horse and collect some vengeance Clint Eastwood-style.
17-Year-Old Jailed for Stealing Virtual 'Furniture'
When a 17-year-old Dutch boy hacked into several accounts on the Second Life-style site 'Habbo' in 2007, the the law got involved. The boy was discovered to have stolen $5,800 worth of virtual furniture and knick-knacks. Apparently, crime -- whether actual or virtual -- does not pay.
Phishers Going After Your Phones in New 'Vishing' Trend
Over the past year, sneaky spammers have begun to forsake the worn-out territory of e-mail in favor of cell phones' fertile frontier. The result? "Vishing." Get it? Voice mail phishing. It might be more ominous if it didn't sound like a James Bond villain saying, "Wishing."
Burglars Break Into Restaurant, Steal HDTV, Leave Money / Food Behind
Around Halloween of last year, a truckload of thieves drove into -- that's right, into -- a Pennsylvania Mexican restaurant, where they -- apparently uninterested in the cash register -- stole a mid-grade 47-inch HDTV and fled the scene. We've all heard about how this generation is lacking in ambition, but this generation's thieves, too?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
none of your biz said 4:59PM on 2-21-2008
while they are at it, they should ban tail gating to..........they are the worst in TN
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john c said 5:31PM on 2-21-2008
i think it is about time that the cell phone texting should be banned while driving. i also feel they should go one step further, no talking on cell phones while driving. if you can not wait to talk hire a driver or start walking. let's make driving a little bit safer.
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Bob said 6:18PM on 2-21-2008
God above, what next, let me guess, ooh that's right, another law hahahahaha You are not paying attention to traffic, you are not focused on what you are doing. Already a law for this nonsense. You are driving while being distracted.. Let me guess what could be next..... outlawing someone changing their radio and or cd's while driving
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james carter said 12:45AM on 2-22-2008
yeah for tn.how about rest of states make fines bigger new york could have to go with cell phone use law they donot enforce as cops are on phone and texting.
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DAVID said 7:20AM on 2-22-2008
Good for Tennessee!! Now if the entire country would do this, as well as ban the use of a cell phone while a vehicle is in motion, perhaps we could cut down on the unnecessary carnage on our hiways caused by this stupidity.
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Steve said 2:18PM on 2-24-2008
Just a comment in general. My cell phone is a phone. Thats it. I've never once in my life text messaged nor have I sent a picture by cell phone, I only talk with it. Since people still send messages and pictures to me I had verizon wireless disable both features. I could'nt do it if I wanted to. Parents that pay the bill... make your kids safer. Have it disabled.
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Silver Thread said 2:22PM on 2-24-2008
Get ready for more nuisance laws. How do you make laws that relate to common sense? No pickin your nose. No blowing your nose while driving. How about scratching your ass. You know the wild hair thing? Our law makers are out of hand and people have just lost their common sense. Wake up folks we're all in this together! Don't be an idiot!
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smashedbobnopant said 2:26PM on 2-24-2008
In new jersey starting March 1st the cops can pull you over just for texting or talking on your cell phone without a handsfree device... And their fine is $100
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Jack said 2:28PM on 2-24-2008
It is also veru distracting driving with kids fighting in the backseat. Are they going to "OUTLAW" that soon too?
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Missy said 2:52PM on 2-24-2008
Its about time.Cell phones should be banned from all cars everywhere.
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jmeslacr said 2:58PM on 2-24-2008
To all of you people who are bitching about this being a control thing, how about you paying for the acidents that are caused by these IDIOTS.
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Barry said 3:06PM on 2-24-2008
A law that should be made is that a cop who pulls you over for texting while driving has the right to smack you upside your head and confiscate the phone until your court date. Sadly, these 'nuisance' laws neem to be made because too many people are too stupid to figure it out on their own.
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Ellie said 3:17PM on 2-24-2008
Great idea in theory, but not in practice. NY banned talking on cell phones while driving without a hands-free device a few years ago. To this day, it's still not uncommon to see people on the phone while they drive. *shrug* It would be nice if people had the common sense to keep their hands on the wheel and their minds on the road while they drive, but unfortunately, a million and a half laws couldn't achieve that. You can (theoretically) keep people from engaging in some activities while driving that are distracting, but you can't have any control over where their minds wander while driving.
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badday said 3:28PM on 2-24-2008
Whatever happened to common sense? Is $60 going to stop someone from risking a wreck from texting? Not likely! They will probably keep on doing whatever until someone gets killed...then whine about it. The rich kids will cry over the $60 and get someone they know to get them out of paying it. The poor kids will get a wrap sheet and end up with 3 strikes...The state is just doing it for more revenue along with the red light cameras.
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John said 3:33PM on 2-24-2008
First, as for cops: they do what they want, because they won't ticket each other, be it cell phones, speeding, running red lights. Unfortunately, we DO need this law, along with one to prohibit emailing, Watching TV, using a computer, reading the paper or putting on makeup while driving.
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CECIL said 3:33PM on 2-24-2008
ALL I CAN SAY IS GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT GREAT AND HOPE OTHER STATES FOLLOW!!!!!!!!!
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maria said 3:48PM on 2-24-2008
i didnt know it wasnt illegal in all states yet. new mexico has outlawed both texting and talking on a cell phone (with hands free headsets being the exception). its about darn time!
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earth mama said 4:14PM on 2-24-2008
Well that was a no-brainer... just good old common sense, which is not so common anymore.
What did people do before cell phones and texting?
We're talking the last 10 or more years... we must not have had a life then lolol..
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Roy Parrish said 4:26PM on 2-24-2008
You are already paying higher insurance premiums for the accidents they cause. People get in their cars, get on the phone and can't get out of their parking space,School bus drivers with a bus load of kids, on the phone. We have enough laws on the books, just no one to enforce them. People are killed every day by careless drivers.and when it happens to them, it was just an accident.
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chris said 4:29PM on 2-24-2008
texting is a step backward in technology anyway. what's next? Oboy MY phone can send Morse Code???
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