News of the Weird
Robber Hypnotizes Bank Tellers to Steal Cash
Police in Moldova, the poorest country in eastern Europe, are chasing a bank robber with an unusual style of robbery. The man, who has been identified as Vladimir Kozak, puts the bank staff into a hypnotic state and convinces them to give him cash.
Vladimir, 49, is believed to have stolen tens of thousands of dollars from banks. Police say bank employees are unable to resist being hypnotized and then hand over cash to Vladimir while under his power.
Vladimir is said to hypnotize the bank tellers by using a technique involving eye contact. Vladimir's biggest haul was last week when he convinced a bank employee to give him $12,000. Police say the total figure stolen may be more than $40,000.
Source: www.news.com.au
Mother and Child Survive 'Fetus Theft' Attempt with Razor
Peggy Jo Conner, 38, of Ford City, Pa. was arrested for attempted homicide and aggravated assault in the attempt to steal a woman's fetus using a razor blade. The victim was Valerie Lynn Oskin, 30, also of Ford City.
The police report that Ms.Conner hit Ms. Oskin with a blunt object last Wednesday then drove her to Route 1037, a wooded area of Wayne Township. Ms. Conner then proceeded to cut Ms. Oskin's stomach with a razor in an attempt to remove her 8mos fetus.
Someone riding an all-terrain vehicle interrupted Ms. Conner around 5pm and promptly notified the police. Currently Ms. Conner is held without bond in the county jail. The child was doing fine but the condition of the mother is currently unknown.
Source: www.thepittsburghchannel.com
Governor Hopeful Says He Will Pardon All Persons in Jail for Pot if Elected
Edward Forchion has previously run for office on the legalization of marijuana ticket in New Jersey, but this year he is going even further. This time if he is elected he says he will: "pardon every single pothead" and says he would do that all day.
"I'm openly advocating that my whole reason for running for office is to specifically give the finger to the attorney general, the Republicans and the Democrats," says Edward, who once tried to legally change his name to Mr. Weedman.
"You don't have to smoke marijuana to believe that you shouldn't be put in a cage for smoking marijuana," Forchion said. "The weedman in every community is providing a service. . . . The fact of the matter is, we, the people, want drugs."
Source: www.thnt.com
Squirrels On Crack Cocaine Fear In Brixton
Nature lovers in Brixton, England, fear local squirrels are becoming hooked on crack cocaine stashed by drug users in local gardens at night. Police have cracked down on crack users and the crackheads are finding new places to hide their stash.
Drug addicts now hide small amounts of crack rock stashes in people's gardens, the squirrels have also been seen in the gardens seemingly hunting for the buried drugs. Squirrels on crack are already known to exist in the USA.
"I was chatting with my neighbour who told me that crack users and dealers sometimes use my front garden to hide bits of their stash." said one woman who tells of watching a squirrel searching the same garden as if looking for drugs.
Source: icsouthlondon.icnetwork.co.uk
Police in Moldova, the poorest country in eastern Europe, are chasing a bank robber with an unusual style of robbery. The man, who has been identified as Vladimir Kozak, puts the bank staff into a hypnotic state and convinces them to give him cash.
Vladimir, 49, is believed to have stolen tens of thousands of dollars from banks. Police say bank employees are unable to resist being hypnotized and then hand over cash to Vladimir while under his power.
Vladimir is said to hypnotize the bank tellers by using a technique involving eye contact. Vladimir's biggest haul was last week when he convinced a bank employee to give him $12,000. Police say the total figure stolen may be more than $40,000.
Source: www.news.com.au
Mother and Child Survive 'Fetus Theft' Attempt with Razor
Peggy Jo Conner, 38, of Ford City, Pa. was arrested for attempted homicide and aggravated assault in the attempt to steal a woman's fetus using a razor blade. The victim was Valerie Lynn Oskin, 30, also of Ford City.
The police report that Ms.Conner hit Ms. Oskin with a blunt object last Wednesday then drove her to Route 1037, a wooded area of Wayne Township. Ms. Conner then proceeded to cut Ms. Oskin's stomach with a razor in an attempt to remove her 8mos fetus.
Someone riding an all-terrain vehicle interrupted Ms. Conner around 5pm and promptly notified the police. Currently Ms. Conner is held without bond in the county jail. The child was doing fine but the condition of the mother is currently unknown.
Source: www.thepittsburghchannel.com
Governor Hopeful Says He Will Pardon All Persons in Jail for Pot if Elected
Edward Forchion has previously run for office on the legalization of marijuana ticket in New Jersey, but this year he is going even further. This time if he is elected he says he will: "pardon every single pothead" and says he would do that all day.
"I'm openly advocating that my whole reason for running for office is to specifically give the finger to the attorney general, the Republicans and the Democrats," says Edward, who once tried to legally change his name to Mr. Weedman.
"You don't have to smoke marijuana to believe that you shouldn't be put in a cage for smoking marijuana," Forchion said. "The weedman in every community is providing a service. . . . The fact of the matter is, we, the people, want drugs."
Source: www.thnt.com
Squirrels On Crack Cocaine Fear In Brixton
Nature lovers in Brixton, England, fear local squirrels are becoming hooked on crack cocaine stashed by drug users in local gardens at night. Police have cracked down on crack users and the crackheads are finding new places to hide their stash.
Drug addicts now hide small amounts of crack rock stashes in people's gardens, the squirrels have also been seen in the gardens seemingly hunting for the buried drugs. Squirrels on crack are already known to exist in the USA.
"I was chatting with my neighbour who told me that crack users and dealers sometimes use my front garden to hide bits of their stash." said one woman who tells of watching a squirrel searching the same garden as if looking for drugs.
Source: icsouthlondon.icnetwork.co.uk