Ahmed al-Menhali came to the U.S. from the United Arab Emirates for a medical procedure. What he didn’t expect was police officers approaching him, guns in the lobby of his hotel, forcing him to the ground. Now officials in Avon, Ohio, where the incident took place, have apologized.

A hotel clerk saw Menhali and thought he was a terrorist because he was wearing traditional clothing and talking on the phone in Arabic. She texted her sister and father that she was panicking, and both of them called 911. In a phone call that is posted on YouTube, the sister says the man was “pledging his allegiance or something to ISIS.”

The officers were wearing body cameras, and in one of the videos they are heard yelling aggressively to Menhali to lie down, before approaching and handcuffing him. However, when they searched Menhali and found nothing, it was brushed off as a misunderstanding. But the shock of being held at gunpoint and accused of being a terrorist caused the man to suffer a light stroke. A paramedic was at the scene to treat the hotel clerk for a “panic attack,” and made sure Menhali got to the hospital.

Xenophobia and racism have reached new levels if a tourist can’t even wear his own clothes and speak in his own language without being forced to the ground at gunpoint. The event caught the attention of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR).

“This near hysteria [against Muslims] has been created by political candidates. It’s irresponsible and dangerous,” said Julia Shearson, director of the Cleveland chapter of CAIR to Al-Jazeera.

The incident caused many reactions on social media.

The ignorant worker and her sister should have apologized to Ahmed Al Menhali and the desk clerk should be terminated. @MarriottIntl

— Shea (@Sheaa_) July 5, 2016

Can the world advise Americans not to wear white socks in black sandals? Asking for a friend https://t.co/DP80LXOQOG

— Lexi Alexander (@Lexialex) July 4, 2016

The United Arab Emirates demanded an apology and even warned their citizens to not wear traditional clothing if they visit the United States. The police chief and Avon Mayor Bryan K. Jensen met with Menhali to apologize on Saturday and said in a statement that there might be criminal charges against the clerk that notified 911.

Menhali told Arabic newspaper Al Arabiya that the police hurt his back and threw his phone on the ground. He also pointed out: “The policemen who humiliated and insulted me arrived at [the hotel] without explosives experts or counter-terrorism forces because they knew I’m not a terrorist.”

Menhali said that he appreciated the apology, but also wants the people who called 911 to be held responsible, and that the authorities should use this experience for cross-cultural education purposes. That is a high-minded response from someone who was treated wrongly, and is educational itself.

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Just Wait Your Turn!

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Shawn Cummins, from Vernon, Connecticut, was arrested after he was hanging out at his neighbor’s apartment and another visitor took too long in the bathroom. Instead of knocking politely, he shot at the door, almost hitting the person inside.

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As always, Law Street scours the internet each week for the craziest, funniest, and weirdest arrest stories. Check out this week’s top five in the slideshow below:

Do Better, Next Time

What self-respecting cop would accept this cake as a bribe? https://t.co/mxFtmZqRRk pic.twitter.com/fp5HE0W2mY

— Huffington Post (@HuffingtonPost) April 3, 2016

Edward Corey, 62, was arrested in Bennington, Vermont, after he tried to bribe police officers to avoid going to court over charges he had stolen money from his father. But instead of trying to bribe the cops with cash, he went for a not-so-appetizing cake.

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This week’s weird arrests feature a wayward drone, some bad cereal, and a lost cat. Check out the weirdest arrests of the week below:

Haven’t Heard this One Before

Cat is in custody. Humane Society on the way. Charges pending for scratching me. @lavistapolice pic.twitter.com/SvKhkVmlcc

— Ofc TJ Markowsky (@OfcTMarkowsky) March 17, 2016

This isn’t technically an arrest, but it does involve police officers and a taser, so we’ll take a look. Police in Nebraska lured a cat down from a tree by getting the feline to follow the red laser beam. The kitty is now safe, and has been adopted.

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It’s the weekend, so kick back, relax, and check out some of the weirdest arrests of the week.

Bad Time to Defriend

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In New Brunswick, Canada, Ryley Smith was arrested after he held up a Subway, getting away with $750. He was apparently friends on Facebook with one of his victims, and then defriended him on social network, leading the friend to become suspicious and send the police in Smith’s direction.

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Welcome to Law Street Media, where we love weird arrest and crime stories. Check out the weird arrests of the week in the slideshow below:

Quite an Accident

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Carlos Adonis Ramos-Erazo was arrested in Florida after he was pulled over for speeding, claimed he needed to use the bathroom, and then drove away from the police. The cops smelled marijuana in his car and followed him to his house. When the police finally put him in the car…he did indeed need to go number 2. Apparently it took a while to clean up.

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You know what time is it–time for a rundown of Law Street’s weirdest arrests of the week. Check out the slideshow below:

Well…This is Terrifying

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A man named Stephen Burton was arrested in Pendleton, Oregon, after he walked into a woman’s house completely naked. After she got him to leave her house, he was found by the police hanging upside down in a tree–seems like he had fallen off a cliff and gotten stuck. Police say he was suffering from “excited delirium,” possibly brought on by drug use.

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Drunken bachelors, polite burglars, and children’s toy cars–all great additions to this week’s weird arrests. Check out the top five in the slideshow below:

Very Good Try

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Amanda Schweickert, 28, of Sardinia, New York, was arrested after police noticed that she had no front license plate, and a fake license plate on the back of her car. That fake plate was made of cardboard–and not even well done. See it here.

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These Actually Sound Delicious

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Four people trashed a pizza shop, after one of them Jessica Conti, got really angry because her garlic knots had cheese on them. They pushed a fax machine and cash register to the floor, and then threw pizza boxes and food on the ground. They left, but were all arrested a short time later.

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Happy weekend, Law Street readers. Check out the oddest, strangest, and weirdest arrests of the week in the slideshow below.

Getting in Trouble Over Loneliness

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Michael Gilman, 28, was arrested in Florida this week after he called 911 out of “boredom.” Gilman called the emergency services line to report attacks at the White House, claimed that his emergency was that he was “poor,” and needed to talk about Hitler. He’s charged with misusing the service.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Law Street readers. Unfortunately, cupid in the air hasn’t stopped anyone from committing some pretty stupid crimes. Check them out in the slideshow below:

Only in Florida

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In a story that could only come from Florida, 23-year-old Joshua James drove up to a Wendy’s drive-through, and then tossed a 3-and-a-half foot gator through the window. While this incident occurred in October, he wasn’t tracked down until this week.

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It’s Friday here at Law Street Media, which means it’s time for another slideshow of the weird arrests of the week. Click through the slideshow to check them out below:

Could You Repeat That?

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A man named “Beezow Doo-doo Zopittybop-bop-bop” was arrested in Washington state this week after allegedly assaulting a university police officer and sheriff’s deputy. You might recognize his rather distinctive name, because in 2013, he was arrested in Iowa on drug charges.

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There were some very strange arrests this week, from all over the globe. Check out the weird arrests of the week from Law Street in the slideshow below:

It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane?

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Antonio Cortes wore a Superman getup to a charity event in Gloucester, England, earlier this week. But, while wearing the costume he realized that a woman across the street was being mugged, and ran to stop it. He was able to subdue the attacker, who was subsequently arrested.

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Those of us in the Mid-Atlantic are probably snowed in, which means that it’s time to check out the weirdest arrests of the week. They’re all in the slideshow below:

Do You Want Fries with that Fire?

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Timothy Alejandro Ortiz was arrested after he didn’t return his uniform to a Burger King located in Florida after he was fired. Instead, on his way out, he flame-broiled the uniform. He’s being charged with damage to property, resisting an officer without violence, and disorderly conduct.

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Happy weekend, everyone! As per usual, there were plenty of stories to choose from for this week’s weird arrests. Check them out in the slideshow below:

A Woman Scorned?

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Inga Daftartiene, from Florida, was arrested after she attacked her fiance. He had allegedly re-gifted the engagement ring he gave her, and she was very unhappy to receive a repeat ring.

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It’s a new year, but people are still doing stupid things and getting themselves arrested. Check out the weirdest arrests of the week in the slideshow below.

Someone Needs Their Coffee

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It’s actually unclear if this story ended in an arrest, but it certainly made the police in Toronto mad. They were called to an apartment complex after one roommate allegedly attacked another because the latter took a shower too early in the morning. One of the officers summed it up best when he said: “Is it the most effective use of police resources? No”

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Happy holidays, and welcome to this week’s collection of weird arrests. Check them out in the slideshow below!

Good Hiding Spot

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Brett Gillispie-Comstock robbed a credit union in Oregon, and bought a number of things with the money, including a Christmas tree. When police tracked him down, he was attempting to hide behind the tree. They still found him.

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Happy Friday, Law Street readers! Despite the holidays approaching, people all over the country are still doing stupid things, and getting arrested for doing those stupid things. Check out the weirdest arrests of the week in the slideshow below:

The Most Organized of Crooks

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Kristina Green, 19, and Gary Withers, 38, both on probation, were arrested in San Diego after following an Amazon delivery driver and stealing the packages he delivered. When arrested, police found the stolen packages in their car, as well as a to do list containing tasks like “steal mail and shoplift.” Needless to say, they probably didn’t finish the list.

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Happy Friday everyone, and Happy “Weird Arrests of the Week” Day as well. Check out the strangest, funniest, and most bizarre weird arrests of the week in the slideshow below:

Must Have Been Some Good Posole

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Jonathan Ray, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was arrested after he broke into his mother’s home. He stole some posole, a type of stew, from her fridge, despite the fact that she did not want him in her home. He is being charged with burglary, and his mother approves.

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Happy Friday, readers. It’s time for another weekly installment of Law Street’s weird arrests of the week. Check them out in the slideshow below.

This One Will Bug You

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Lorenzo Adan Ramirez of Tavares, Florida, was arrested after he exposed himself to women in the ladies’ bathroom. His explanation for the incident? He was trying to get a bug out of his clothes. Police didn’t buy it, and he’s been booked on charges of voyeurism.

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Happy Friday, everyone! But it’s not such a happy friday for some people–particularly the stars of this week’s weird arrests. Check them out in the slideshow below:

An Anti Hero

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Jonathan M. Magnes, of New Jersey, got drunk in a restaurant in Fairfax, Virginia, threw a sandwich at another patron, and then drove drunk. He’s been charged with assault and battery, driving under the influence, and refusing blood and breath tests.

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It’s Friday, which means it’s time to reflect on all the strange things that have happened this week–including the weirdest arrests. Check out Law Street’s round up of weird arrests of the week in the slideshow below:

What Goes Around, Comes Around

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While this story isn’t technically an arrest, it’s too good to pass up. Councillor Jackie Burns, of South Lanarkshire, Scotland, removed all public toilets from his district earlier this year as a cost-saving measure. But this week, he was ironically fined by the police for peeing in the street.

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There were some truly odd arrests this week–from a zoo break in to a burglar that fell through a roof. Check out the weird arrests of the week below from Law Street.

Burglar in the Ceiling

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The Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet in Daytona Beach, Florida, had a surprise guest drop by this week–literally. Justin Grimes, 30, fell through the ceiling of the restaurant, after trying to steal things from the manager’s office. He fell on an very shocked patron, and was held by restaurant guests until the police arrived.

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If you’re new to Law Street’s weird arrests of the week, welcome! Here we count down the strangest, wackiest, and funniest arrests of the week. If you’ve been here before, welcome back, and enjoy!

Karaoke Isn’t Always Fun

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Joshua Fort, 26, was arrested in Florida after he attacked a DJ at a karaoke bar. The reason for his beef with the DJ was that he claimed the sound on his microphone was off. He was brought into custody and the bartender explained to reporters, “That is not a typical night.”

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Happy Friday everyone! It’s time for the weird arrests of the week; and there are certainly some good ones this time around. Check out the best arrests of the week in the slideshow below.

A Delicious Robbery

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A Michigan woman was arrested this week after she broke into a house, and then fled after being confronted by the homeowner. She hit a tray of cupcakes in the process, which it made it rather easy for the police to identify her–she was covered in icing when they caught up to her.

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It’s been another week, and yet again, people have done incredibly stupid, funny, and bizarre things and gotten in trouble for them. Check out the weird arrests of the week in the slideshow below:

Not Just Salad Dressing

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Andres Josue Leal Valle was arrested in New York after he was stopped at JFK airport. He was found with 11 pounds of cocaine, but they were in a rather interesting place–packed in bottles of oil and vinegar. That would make for a truly bad salad dressing, so I guess we should be thankful it was discovered.

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Happy Friday everyone! It’s time for yet another run down of the weird arrests of the week–check out the slideshow below.

Three’s Company

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Carnell Eugene Butler, 18, from St. Petersburg, Florida was arrested after police found court papers regarding a car Butler had allegedly stolen in a second stolen car. When Butler came to retrieve the papers he happened to be driving…yet another stolen car. He now faces charges for all three thefts.

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It’s another Friday so it’s time for another roundup of weird arrests. This week’s edition features some misbehaving newlyweds, some stupid bank robbers, and a really sad sea turtle. Check out the slideshow below:

Check Your Privacy Settings

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John Morgan and his girlfriend Ashley Duboe were suspects in a bank robbery that took place in Ashville, Ohio. They had the potential to get away with it, until they made a pretty fatal mistake–posting pictures of their loot on Facebook. Cops quickly noticed the two young people with the massive piles of cash, and arrested them.

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It’s time to celebrate our weekly Friday tradition–counting down the weird arrests of the week. Check out this week’s top five in the slideshow below:

There Were Probably Easier Ways

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Kristofer Pregent, 22, used to work in a chocolate factory in Vermont. But one day he decided he didn’t want to work there anymore, so he did what any rational human being would do in an attempt to get fired: he borrowed a co-worker’s phone and called in a bomb threat. He was fired…but he also got a nice visit from the police.

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It’s the weekend, so time to check out Law Street’s weird arrests of the week. Give a look at the slideshow below:

Don’t Drink and Fly

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Jeff Rubin, 27, from Oregon, was arrested after he urinated on other passengers during a flight. He was, unsurprisingly, intoxicated and arrested upon arrival.

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Happy Friday everyone–hope your short week flew by! If you need something to pass the time at the end of this work week, check out the weird arrests of the week below.

A Different Kind of Prize

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Katie Rees, who was formerly Miss Nevada and who had a chance to win Miss USA in 2007, was arrested for possession of meth. But the interesting part is that this is the second time that she has been arrested for meth this year, she was nabbed selling it in July. That’s not very pageant-worthy!

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It’s shaping up to be a beautiful Labor Day weekend, so I’m sure most people will be enjoying the last vestiges of summer. But, you can always take a break to check out the weird arrests of the week; take a look at the slideshow below:

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John Yates, 44, of Topsham, Maine, crashed his car along a guardrail. When the police approached him, he began “huffing” a canister of keyboard cleaner, which contained a compressed gas that can be used for a quick high. He was quickly arrested.

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Here at Law Street we celebrate Fridays by looking at the weirdest arrests from the last week. Check them out in the slideshow below.

A Sort of Good Samaritan

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Mary Smith, of Madisonville, Kentucky, was arrested after she called 911 to report a fire hazard. The catch? She was calling from the house she had broken in to.

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Last week’s top stories ran the gamut from cheating spouses to the best places to get a joint J.D./M.B.A degree. The top story of the week was a breakdown of the strangest arrests making the news, followed by a look at the Ashley Madison hack and the future of online privacy. The #3 story was the J.D./M.B.A. ranking for the University of California-Berkeley School of Law. ICYMI, check out the top posts from last week:

#1 Weird Arrests of the Week

It’s the end of the week, which means its time to relax and reflect on all the stupid things people have done this week. Specifically, some fantastically odd arrests. Check out the slideshow here.

#2 Ashley Madison Hack: The Future of Online Privacy Doesn’t Look Good

A few weeks ago, a group of hackers called the “Impact Team” threatened to expose the profiles of people who had accounts on Ashley Madison, a dating site specifically aimed at married people who are looking to cheat. The hackers threatened to “release customer records, including profiles with all the customers’ secret sexual fantasies and matching credit card transactions, real names and addresses, and employee documents and emails” if the site was not taken down. The parent company–Avid Life Media–did not comply, and now that data has been released to the public. Read the full story here.

#3 Top 10 Schools for J.D./M.B.A. Programs: #9 University of California-Berkeley School of Law

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Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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It’s Friday, which means it’s time for a new installation of weird arrests of the week. Go ahead and check them out in the slideshow below.

A Very Long Distance Call

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A man in Lincoln County, KY, was arrested after he was caught digging up his father’s grave. Michael May, whose father died decades ago, was trying to have an argument with his old man. He was charged with violating a grave, possession of marijuana, and public intoxication.

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Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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It’s the end of the week, which means its time to relax and reflect on all the stupid things people have done this week. Specifically, some fantastically odd arrests. Check out the slideshow below:

An Unexpected Getaway Car

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A still-unidentified woman was arrested after shoplifting at a Rochester, New York mall. But it was her transportation to and from the mall that makes the arrest newsworthy. She took a limo to the mall, allegedly stole about $300 in merchandise, then called the limo to come pick her up again. Police picked her up too.

Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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It’s Sunday, which means it’s time for another round-up of the weird arrests last week. Read on to check out the oddest things that led to a trip downtown last week.

Food Coma

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A family in Lake Worth, Florida came home to find a burglary gone wrong. The intruder, 22-year-old Jacob Miller, broke in, enjoyed some beer and chicken, and then passed out on the family’s couch. He was still asleep when the police arrived.

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Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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It may be the dog days of summer, but that hasn’t stopped some people from getting in trouble in really stupid ways. Check out the weird arrests of the week below:

Desperate for a Smoking Buddy

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A man in Cadillac, Michigan, received a rude awakening when a man broke into his apartment and threatened him at knifepoint. However this wasn’t a normal break in–the man who broke in demanded that the homeowner smoke weed with him at that very moment. He was quickly apprehended by police.

Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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I know many of us are still recovering from fun times after the long weekend, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is. In fact, some people have been working overtime by committing dumb crimes and getting arrested for them. Check out the weirdest arrests of the last week:

Mickey Wouldn’t be Happy

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Jerry Moody, 51, is either really cheap or thinks that the prices at Disney World are just a little too high. He was arrested last week after trying to run out on a tab totaling almost $100. This is the fifth time he’s been arrested on Disney property–he evidently isn’t allowed there anymore because of his compulsive dining-and-dashing.

Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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Okay. I can’t believe I am about to say this. I don’t care if someone takes your $5 but does not give you your weed, you just cannot call the cops to complain about being stiffed. If you do, you will get in trouble. And if my admittedly limited knowledge of pot prices is accurate, you will get in trouble over some very poor quality marijuana.

(Before I continue with this story, I have a confession to make. Whenever I do not have a good story lined up for the week, I just Google ‘weird legal stories Florida.’ It never disappoints. Now back to this week’s weird Florida story … )

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I’ve Been Robbed!

Daneshia Heller, a 19-year-old Florida resident, had an emergency. She had just been robbed. When she went over to a man’s house to buy some pot, she had expected to receive said pot in exchange for the $5 she had given him.

Unfortunately, the man allegedly took the money but didn’t give anything back. Heller did what any irrational person would do. She called 911.

“He got my money, and I want my drugs. Can you send an officer?” she asked the operator.

A Wish Come True

You know how if you find a genie and you make a wish it is going to come true in a way you never expected? Like how in the Geico commercial a million bucks gets granted as a million male deer (aka bucks)?

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Well think of this 911 operator as Heller’s genie in a bottle. Heller was granted her wish: a cop did come to the scene of the alleged crime. Only, the cop didn’t arrive for precisely the reason Heller had wanted him.

You see, drugs are illegal in Florida, both in buying and selling. Which means if you call up and admit you are trying to buy some, especially if you dial 911 to do it, you will probably get in a little trouble yourself.

Taking Some Flakka

If this had been the only thing to happen, though, then maybe this story would not have been so bad. However, when the cops arrived, they saw an angry Heller talking to herself. This aroused their suspicion.

When they checked her person, they found a white substance in one of her pockets. As it turned out, it was Flakka, a psychosis-inducing drug.

The Legal Consequences

After the substance was found, Heller was taken into custody and charged with the following:

• Drug possession
• Misusing the 911 system
• Violating parole from an earlier, unrelated charge

Moral of the Story

As with any good story, there are a few key takeaways:

1. Don’t be a tattletale (especially don’t tattle on your potential drug dealer);
2. Don’t call 911 unless it is actually an emergency;
3. If you call the cops about a theft, make sure you hide your drugs before they get there; and,
4. Just don’t do drugs in general.

This may all seem like a lot to ask, but I promise you they are all good ideas if you do not want to get arrested and be talked about here.

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Ashley Shaw is an Alabama native and current New Jersey resident. A graduate of both Kennesaw State University and Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, she spends her free time reading, writing, boxing, horseback riding, playing trivia, flying helicopters, playing sports, and a whole lot else. So maybe she has too much spare time. Contact Ashley at staff@LawStreetMedia.com.

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It’s been a long, hot week in many parts of the country, but that still hasn’t stopped criminals from doing stupid things. Check out the slideshow of the weirdest arrests below.

Always Be Realistic About Your Skills

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Alexander Katz, of Logan, Utah, was arrested after he stole a car this week. Unfortunately, the heist didn’t quite go as planned–the car Katz stole was a manual, and he didn’t know how to drive it. His girlfriend, who was underage, was also arrested after the couple ditched the car and ran to gas station to call a cab.

Anneliese Mahoney

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Flakka, or gravel as it is also known thanks to its composition of small crystals, is a new drug sweeping across the nation. The epidemic originated in South Florida in 2014 and now has been linked to many deaths, arrests, and overdoses throughout the country. The synthetic drug is first produced in China and sometimes Pakistan, before being shipped to the United States. From here, it is sold on the streets for a very low price as compared to other popular drugs with similar reactions, such as cocaine and bath salts, the latter of which infamously caused chaos a few years ago.

Deadly delusions: The drug flakka is growing in popularity http://t.co/HMbbZ7GS5M @DEANEWS pic.twitter.com/5lBVSaY5wo

— WORLD News Group (@WORLD_mag) June 10, 2015

What exactly is flakka? It is usually made from Alpha-PVP, which is a synthetic type of cathinone, a stimulant that is made from the Khat plant. This plant grows in the Middle East and Somalia, and its leaves are often chewed to achieve a slight high. The chemical cathinone can be so strong that it sometimes delivers harsher effects than crystal meth. Flakka is already very dangerous to take alone, but if a user were to take more than a single dose or to combine it with other drugs, then there could be disastrous results. It was also reported that this drug can be extra harmful because it doesn’t always arrive pure, and so it sometimes is laced with other deadly drugs, which would only intensify the effects on the user.

The use of flakka in the United States is strongest in South Florida, where it is believed to have first emerged. South Florida is sometimes known as a haven for drug users given how easy it is to access substances in this area since so many are imported there. Cases involving this powerful drug have also been reported in many other states, such as Ohio, Texas, and Tennessee. Flakka has reportedly led to 27 deaths in the past eight months alone in Broward County, Florida. There also three or four hospitalizations a day in this county because of the drug.

The name is derived from the Spanish term “la flaca,” which is slang for a beautiful, slender woman. Authorities believe that the drug is shipped by boat to South America and then it is brought to Florida through the Caribbean. Given Florida’s extensive coastline, authorities are having extreme difficulty trying to pinpoint where exactly the drug enters the country. Many law enforcement agencies have joined the search for flakka traffickers, dealers, and users.

Flakka can be taken in many different ways, including snorting, ingesting, smoking, injecting, or vaping it using electronic cigarettes. Experts say that the the slightest difference in the amount taken can lead to drastic results. Flakka can induce a wide variety of symptoms on its users, some of which can cause death or severe damage to the body, such as hyperthemia, which is why people often take off their clothes when they are high on the drug. It can also induce paranoia, making users think that they are being chased, or giving them the illusion that they have super strength. Doctors have also stated that it can cause irreparable brain damage or stroke-like symptoms. Some users have even suffered kidney failure and will likely have to be on dialysis for the rest of their lives.

This drug has been linked to a wide variety of odd arrests and brutal incidents throughout the country. NBC Miami has reported many different arrests related to flakka, such as one mom who made headlines for abandoning her one-year-old daughter after smoking it. Multiple instances of people running around naked claiming they were being chased have been reported, or there was the case of one man who tried to have sex with a tree after taking the drug. One man tried to break into a police department because he thought that the mob was after him, while another man was impaled by a fence when he tried to climb over it to get to the police precinct because he thought he was being chased.

This drug has proven to be incredibly dangerous and has taken the country by storm, as it has led to countless overdoses, a plethora of injuries, many bizarre crimes, and numerous deaths. It is cheap to buy compared to other narcotics, although it is so potent that it can induce an extreme level of insanity in its users shortly after being consumed. Educating the public on just how detrimental an effect this drug can have is the top priority of police and drug prevention agencies alike. Police in Florida have even begun dispensing flakka-detection kits to officers, sending drug-detection dogs to mail offices, and also training officers on how to look for signs of mania.

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As always, Friday means it’s time for weird arrests of the week. Check out the slideshow below for this week’s wackiest run-ins with the law.  

A Bit Presumptuous

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Diane Thomas, 52, from Louisiana, had the police show up at her door after she abused her boyfriend. But Thomas really didn’t want to go to jail–so much so that she offered sexual favors to the arresting officer if he didn’t cart her off. According to the officer she told him, “Officer I will even lick your butt hole.” Unsurprisingly, he turned down that charming offer.

Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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This week’s weird arrests include a very sleepy robber and an angry nudist at the airport. Check out the slideshow below.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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This week’s weird arrests include a few high Canadian teenagers and a particularly devoted boyfriend. Check them out below in the slideshow.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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It’s a relatively accepted “no no” for an adult to leave a child locked in a parked car in the scorching heat while they grab a latte, chat with a friend, take a yoga class, or basically do anything that doesn’t involve supervising their child. This type of abandonment is so taboo that states have even implemented laws allowing good samaritans to go full on Jazmine Sullivan and “bust the windows out ya car” to rescue trapped overheating kids. Unfortunately one Georgia man learned that these laws don’t extend to pets after he decided to save a panting pooch and was rewarded with handcuffs.

According to a story from USA Today, Michael Hammons, a Desert Storm veteran, used his wife’s wheelchair leg to smash the window of a parked car after hearing from bystanders that there was a dog inside in distress. Hammons told USA Today,

I’ve got PTSD, and I’ve seen enough death and destruction, and I didn’t want anything else to happen if I could prevent it.

One woman who witnessed the rescue claimed to reporters that “if it is 80 degrees outside, within 30 minutes, it will be 114 degrees inside a vehicle, even with the windows cracked.” Bystanders had reportedly already phoned 911 before and were waiting for police to arrive, but for Hammons there was no time to lose. Understandably so, as who wouldn’t want to save this face?

Man saves dog in hot car, but gets arrested http://t.co/us6hgullNh pic.twitter.com/SSwImry7js

— WBIR Channel 10 (@wbir) May 12, 2015

Police were forced to take action after the owner of both the dog and car came out of the store pissed and demanded police arrest him. Oconee County Chief Deputy Lee Weems told USA Today,

We would not have made those charges on our own. The deputies on scene say the owner of the car and of the dog was very insistent that he be charged with criminal trespassing.

The dog’s owner claimed that she had only been gone five minutes, even though witnesses said it was actually much longer. Regardless of how long her errand actually was, the decision to leave her dog susceptible to heat stroke in 80 degree weather wasn’t a bright decision on her part. Since there was no surveillance video proof of her alleged lengthy abandonment, deputies were only able to issue her a citation. Interestingly enough, USA Today reports that Georgia state law does allow for an individual to break a window to save a child in a hot or cold car, just not a pet.

As we approach summer and hotter temps, there will undoubtedly be more cases of naive people leaving young kids and pets being locked in hot cars, so if you’re considering your own rescue attempt consider what happened to Michael Hammons first, and maybe consider waiting for the police.

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Even as we enter May, the warmer weather is doing nothing to keep people from doing really stupid things. Check out this week’s list of people who got caught doing said stupid things in the slideshow below of weird arrests.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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This week’s weird arrests are as interesting as ever, and include some European friends both helping out and misbehaving. Check out the slideshow below.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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This week’s weird arrests include a misbehaving Sesame Street character and a particularly pissed off wife from Japan. Click through the slide show below to check them out the top five weird arrests of the week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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This week’s weird arrests involve some misbehaving adults, and a few misbehaving young people as well. Check out the slideshow below:

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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This week’s weird arrests are as odd as ever, featuring salsa theft and a ceramic chicken. Click through the slideshow below to check them out.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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It’s the weekend, which means that it’s time, as always, to reflect back on the odd arrests that happened the last week. This week’s weird arrests are no exception! Check out the slideshow below.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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While some people may have spent this week enjoying the sun and spring break, others well…didn’t. For example, check out the slideshow of the top five weird arrests of the week below–it definitely wasn’t a good time for most of these people.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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This week there were definitely some lively arrests–from a naked Dunkin Donuts trip to a rather clever goat theft. Check out the slideshow below to see the top five weird arrests of the week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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Weird arrests continued to pile up this week, including a misbehaving teacher, an attempted plane theft, and some great social media outreach. Check out the slideshow below of the top weird arrests of the week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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It’s been a long week full of more winter, and a traumatizing internet debate over whether a random dress was white and gold or blue and black. It’s also, as always, been a weird week for the American justice system. Without further ado, here are your weird arrests for the last week of February.

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Anneliese Mahoney

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It may be cold out in most of the country, but that doesn’t stop anyone from doing really stupid stuff. Check out the slideshow below to see the top five funniest, most bizarre, and generally weird arrests this week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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Despite the aura of love that should be filling the air–at least according to Hallmark–this week’s weird arrests were just as WTF as ever. Click through the slideshow below to see the top five weird arrests of this week. You won’t be disappointed.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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We may have six more weeks of winter, but we have an infinite amount of weird arrests from all corners of the United States. This week’s highlights include an alligator killer in Florida and a pants-less DUI in Pennsylvania. Enjoy the top Weird Arrests of the Week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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The huge influx of snow in the Northeastern part of the United States didn’t stop this week’s weird arrest nominees from doing some truly stupid stuff. Check out the slideshow to learn about the top weird arrests of this week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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If you’re in the Northeast today then you’re likely snowed in and binge-watching everything you’ve missed since the holidays. Need a break? Check out the best articles of the week from Law Street. The number one article came from Frank Halprin who covered New York City’s impending crack down on styrofoam; number two is a slideshow of the very weirdest arrests of the week from Anneliese Mahoney; and number three is from Allison Dawson who weighed in on the case of the Florida teenager who posed as a doctor for an entire month. ICYMI check out the best of the week from Law Street.

#1 Wave Goodbye to Your Takeout Containers

On January 8, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration finished the work started by previous Mayor Michael Bloomberg by announcing that styrofoam containers will go by the wayside. This includes to-go boxes from the city’s many food trucks as well as coffee cups and packing peanuts. This is a purely environmental move, which might end up costing consumers more money and inconveniencing vendors. Though it has been met with some controversy, most people agree that ultimately it is a good decision. Read full article here.

#2 Weird Arrests of the Week

It’s the weekend, which means it’s time to look back once again on all the weird things that people did last week. This week’s weird arrests even went international–check out the story from Hong Kong! Read full article here.

#3 Florida Teen Who Pretended to be a Doctor Won’t Face Charges

Recently a 17-year-old boy in Florida posed as a doctor for about a month without anyone even noticing. According to reports, a patient at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach informed staff that a juvenile was dressed in a lab coat and was inside an OB/GYN exam room. The young man was not in the exam room alone, he was with a patient and another doctor. Read full article here.

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It’s the end of another week, so we have some odd news stories to deal with. From a lake’s karmic revenge to a very misguided husband with a bulldozer, you don’t want to miss this week’s Weird Arrests.

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Anneliese Mahoney

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It’s the weekend, which means it’s time to look back once again on all the weird things that people did last week. This week’s weird arrests even went international–check out the story from Hong Kong!

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Anneliese Mahoney

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It may have been the first full week of 2015, but that doesn’t mean that our criminals are any more normal than they were in 2014. Read on to see the top five weirdest, funniest, and downright bizarre arrests of this week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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I have never owned a business. Truthfully, unless it is a business consisting of only me as an employee, I have no interest in owning one; however, there are some basic tenets  that all business owners should follow. For example, have a solid business plan; make sure to know, understand, and follow all applicable employment laws; and never, ever, ever slap your employees with a bearded dragon, especially if you have a video surveillance system set up (though, admittedly, that last one is pretty hard to follow when a dragon is sitting right next to you and an employee is being a sass mouth).

What? You ask. Why in the world are you telling me not to slap people with dragons? You say. That is such an obvious mistake that nobody would do it! You yell. I hate to tell you but you are dead wrong. I can say that people who assume nobody would ever use a dragon to slap another human are wrong all thanks to Benjamin Siegel. So thank you, Siegel, for your contribution to the ridiculousness that I so love to share with others.

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Let’s talk a little about this interesting case. It all started (allegedly, of course) when this business-savvy pet store owner decided it would be a good idea to put a bearded dragon in his mouth, swing it around, throw it in the air, and then use it like an eighteenth century dueling glove (in other words, he slapped his employees with it).

Now, if you think this story cannot get weirder, you would once again be mistaken. You see, this is not the first time that Siegel’s store has made the news. A couple of years ago, it rose to fame as that place that held a cockroach-eating contest where the winner choked to death on bug parts. Yes, you read that correctly.

So what is being done to protect cockroaches, dragons, and people from the strange hands (and mouth) of Mr. Siegel? He was taken into custody and now faces charges of battery and animal cruelty. His attorney says he wants to hear all the facts before he comments. I assume this is just in case Mr. Siegel has a good reason for his action; however, short of ‘it wasn’t me,’ which, since it was on video, would be hard to prove, I don’t know that I will buy any excuses here.

Ashley Shaw

Ashley Shaw is an Alabama native and current New Jersey resident. A graduate of both Kennesaw State University and Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, she spends her free time reading, writing, boxing, horseback riding, playing trivia, flying helicopters, playing sports, and a whole lot else. So maybe she has too much spare time. Contact Ashley at staff@LawStreetMedia.com.

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While it may be a new year, it doesn’t mean that the arrests are getting any more normal. Ready for the first weird arrests of the week of 2015? Click through below.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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Happy Holidays, everyone! Unfortunately, an abundance of holiday spirit didn’t keep everyone off of the naughty list this year. Check out the slideshow to see the top five weirdest arrests of the week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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As always, things were weird this week, both in the U.S. and abroad. Here are your weird arrests of the week–consider it a Holiday present, from me to you!

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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This week’s weird arrests of the week is one of my favorite yet, with a celebrity appearance, an Instagram celebrity appearance, and a magician’s great near-arrest. Read on to learn about the weirdest arrest stories to surface over the last week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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This was a fun week for weird arrests–full of drugs, more drugs, and drunk escorts. Read on to see the top five strangest and weird arrests of the week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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While you’re resting from the massive quantity of food that you consumed on Thanksgiving, take some time to check out the weird and disturbing arrests that happened this week, and be grateful that the worst thing to happen to you was gluttony.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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In addition to the big news stories of the week–Obama’s immigration press conference, the backlash against Bill Cosby, and the terrifying fact that we may run out of chocolate at some point–we here at Law Street like to bring you some of the more ridiculous crime stories that you might have missed. Click through the slideshow below to see the top weird arrests of the week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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Today’s installment of weird arrests of the week has a lot of fun highlights–including an international flair as an incident from Australia made the list. Enjoy!

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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Congratulations on surviving another Halloween, everyone! While recovering from your big night, you might as drag out the holiday a bit more and freak yourself out a little with all the weird things that people have gotten themselves arrested for this week. Check out the top five weird arrests from this week.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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As per usual, it’s Friday, so it’s time to scroll through a slideshow of all the weird crimes that have happened. I’ve been told it’s an excellent way to procrastinate your way to five o’clock, so enjoy this list of the top weird arrests of the week!

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Anneliese Mahoney (@AMahoney8672) is Lead Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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With the long weekend coming up, you’ll have some extra time to laugh about the weird, stupid, and ill-advised things that people try to do that end with a trip to the police station. To get you started, check out the slideshow below of the five weirdest arrests this week:

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Anneliese Mahoney (@AMahoney8672) is Lead Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

Featured image courtesy of [Socrate76 via Wikimedia]

Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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It’s Friday, which means that yet again we’ve had a week full of weird arrests. From stupid criminals, to equally stupid cops, it’s been a wild week!

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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Hey everyone, it’s Friday, which means that most of us are probably just biding our time until 5 o’clock. Luckily, I’m here to help you bide that time, by presenting you the top weird arrests of the week!

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Anneliese Mahoney

Anneliese Mahoney is Managing Editor at Law Street and a Connecticut transplant to Washington D.C. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and a passion for law, politics, and social issues. Contact Anneliese at amahoney@LawStreetMedia.com.

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