Felon Sings Adele-Inspired Apology In Courtroom
A felon offered a musical apology, apparently inspired by singer Adele’s ‘Hello,’ before being sentenced to up to 17 years in prison in Michigan for unlawful imprisonment and carrying a concealed weapon.
The Ann Arbor News reports 21-year-old Brian Earl Taylor on March 10 sang the refrain to Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Darlene O’Brien that sounded like it was based on the hit song. It was recorded on courtroom video. “Hello there, your honor,” Taylor sang. He continued: “I want to say I’m sorry for the things I’ve done and I’ll try and be stronger in this life I chose, but I want you to know — that door, I closed. And your honor I’m sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.” O’Brien said Taylor was “obviously a talented young man”.
(AP)
Police Crack Case Of Who Egged Home 100-Plus Times
Police say they have finally cracked the case of who egged a Cleveland-area home more than 100 times over a year. A former neighbour, 30-year-old Jason Kozan, has been charged with feloniously vandalising the Euclid home starting in May 2014 and ending in June 2015, according to court records.
Albert Clemens Sr has said the attacks damaged his home and kept his family on edge. The lengthy investigation included undercover stakeouts, neighbourhood canvassing and testing of eggshells at a crime lab. A surveillance camera was also installed on Clemens’ home. Clemens said his home was egged several times a week. He told cleveland.com in March 2015 that whoever was responsible demonstrated “phenomenal” accuracy, launching five or six at a time and often hitting the front door of the green, two-story home that he and his late wife bought nearly six decades ago. The after-dark attacks sometimes sounded like gunshots as eggs splattered on the aluminum siding, creating a residue that strips the paint, he said. “I would live and die in this house — but it’s been kind of a nightmare,” Clemens said last year.
Detectives haven’t identified a motive for the eggings, lt Mike Knack said. The eggings largely stopped once Kozan moved away. “Somebody is deeply, deeply angry at somebody in that household for some reason,” lt Mitch Houser said earlier.
Kozan had no attorney on record with Euclid Municipal Court. His bond was set at $2,000. A Cuyahoga County grand jury will review Kozan’s case for a possible indictment, police said.
(Yahoo)
Man lashes Out As His Pizza Was late
Pittsburgh police say a man upset that his pizza delivery was late went to the restaurant, broke things and threw objects at the employees. Fifty-nine-year-old Neil Orr has been charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and other charges for his melee at Italian Village Pizza. Police say Orr was told his pizza would be delivered in 30 to 45 minutes and he called to complain when he still didn’t have a pizza after an hour.
Police say Orr then went to the shop, threw several unspecified objects at employees and broke some glass. He was hit in the head by something and started bleeding. Orr faces a preliminary hearing and doesn’t have an attorney or a listed phone number.
(AP)
To Prevent Sign Thefts, Town To Rename Katie Crotch Road
A Maine town that spends hundreds of dollars annually to replace stolen street signs is again asking residents to consider renaming one of the frequent targets: Katie Crotch Road. The Morning Sentinel reports a referendum to rename Katie Crotch Road to Cadie Road is being considered in Embden in Somerset County. Residents are sorting out the matter with a vote and a town meeting.
Board of Selectman Chairman Charles Taylor says the thefts occur so frequently that “you would think every dorm room in the state of Maine should have one by now”. Katie Crotch Road sits off Route 16 connecting Embden and New Portland. It’s not clear how it got its name. A previous motion to rename the street failed in 2012.
(Yahoo)
Old Nun ‘Shoplifts’ Coffee And Snacks
State police say a 78-year-old nun was caught shoplifting $23 worth of coffee, snacks and toiletries from a central Pennsylvania store. Troopers say Sister Agnes Pennino was seen taking the items from the Surplus Outlet near Berwick recently.
WNEP-TV reports police determined the woman captured on surveillance video was the nun who lived about 20 miles away at a convent in Danville. The station says Saints Cyril and Methodius Convent officials declined to comment. Nobody answered the phone at the convent.
Shoplifting is a summary offense, akin to a traffic ticket, meaning the nun will likely pay a fine if she’s convicted. Store manager Zane Kishbach says he “couldn’t believe it that a nun would actually do something like that”.
(AP)