In the heart of Ohio, small-town life often comes with its fair share of bizarre crime stories. This week, we bring you the top five dumbest criminal antics that have left both the police and residents shaking their heads.
Wanted Fugitive Arrested After Taunting Police on Social Media in Newark
Newark police had the last laugh when a wanted fugitive was arrested after taunting them on social media. 30-year-old David Carter, wanted for multiple counts of burglary, posted a video mocking the police for their inability to catch him. The video, however, included a clear view of his location. Police traced the video’s background and apprehended Carter within hours. He now faces additional charges for resisting arrest and contempt of court.
Masked Mishap in Chillicothe
In Chillicothe, an inept robber’s poor choice of disguise led to his quick capture. Michael Brown, 29, wore a transparent plastic bag over his head during an attempted robbery at a local pharmacy. The flimsy mask did nothing to conceal his identity, and surveillance footage quickly led police to his location. Brown now faces charges of robbery and wearing a disguise during a crime.
Drunk Driving Disaster in New Philadelphia
New Philadelphia police encountered a bizarre scene when they found a man attempting to drive a lawnmower down Main Street. Thomas Jones, 45, was heavily intoxicated and claimed he was “just mowing his way home.” Officers arrested Jones after he failed multiple sobriety tests. He now faces charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and public intoxication.
Bungling Burglar Busted in Bucyrus
A would-be thief in Bucyrus found himself in a sticky situation when he attempted to rob a convenience store with a jar of peanut butter. John Stevens, 28, allegedly smeared the substance on the store’s security cameras to block their view, but failed to realize that the cameras were still recording his every move. Police arrived to find Stevens covered in peanut butter and attempting to flee the scene. He now faces charges of attempted robbery and vandalism.
Woman Calls Cops on Herself
In Gallipolis, 29-year-old Susan Brown found herself in a peculiar situation. After stealing several items from a local store, she realized she had locked her keys inside her getaway car. In a moment of panic, Brown called the police for assistance. When they arrived and helped her unlock the car, they quickly realized the situation and arrested her for theft. The stolen items were recovered from her vehicle.
