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Monday, November 6, 2006
Crime & Punishment
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A 30-year-old really not smart guy went to Lowe’s and put some saw blades in the FRONT of his PANTS and tried to leave the store without paying. An employee saw this and confronted the man. They struggled. The suspect cut his—uh, leg. He was arrested. He gave the officer a false name. The officer did not believe him. The officer checked and found the man’s real name was something else. Something else was wanted on two outstanding warrants; one for drugs in Barrow County and one for Felony Escape in Gwinnett. The almost-anatomically affected man was arrested.
Window into criminal mind
Two guys, ages each 23, were arrested for Possession of Cocaine and Marijuana after they were pulled over after a traffic violation on Dunwoody Place. The two attempted to throw the drugs out of the window. The officer, behind the car, saw it and arrested them. Many times criminals believe that drugs disappear once thrown out the window. (See “magical invisible place�)
Gee, a greedy crook Someone attempted to cash a check for over $36,000 using the victim’s name and personal information. Another check was attempted in the amount of just over $24,000. (This is a good example of how crooks get too greedy and, therefore, flag themselves. $30,000 is a lot of money and bank employees will immediately scrutinize the check and verification process.
Doubt they’d qualify for the mortgage The victim reported several items were stolen from her bedroom. The house has been on the market and several people have been inside the home recently.
