Norman, OK - This one will be filed under "Really Dumb Crooks" (RDC). Here's a tip to drug dealers that beat up customers who owe them money - don't stand on your balcony bragging, "I beat his ass!" as police are below investigating the crime.
According to court records, police were called January 27 to the Sunrise Ridge apartments on Hal Muldrow Drive in Norman at about 11:30pm in reference to a fight.
When police arrived they found a man lying on the ground "with large lacerations to his head."
Police also reportedly heard Erick Raymond Grubbs, 22, yelling "'...I beat his ass...' repeatedly as he stood on the balcony outside his residence."
Police reported that the victim had apparently gone to Grubbs' apartment "to discuss with Grubbs his inability to pay an outstanding drug debt."
Apparently Grubbs was not in a forgiving mood as witnesses reported he and two other men began beating the man.
It is alleged that Grubbs used a police style baton to hit the victim at least 15 times, causing the injuries to the victim's head.
Grubbs has been charged with felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Grubbs was released on a $15,000 bond.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
OU Student Charged with Embezzling from Best Buy UPDATE: Guilty Plea
Norman, OK - Norman resident and student of the University of Oklahoma is charged with going on quite a shopping spree at the local Best Buy where he worked.
According to court papers, Zachary Eaton Williams-Kupec, 19, allegedly stole over $3,000 worth of merchandise from the Best Buy electronics store in Norman from December 1, 2006 to January 7, 2007.
Kupec, listed a junior in the College of Fine Arts at OU, was fired when he was reportedly caught "attempting to steal an XBOX 360."
Prior to Kupec's firing, the store had experienced a number of thefts where the retail packaging was left hidden in the store's stockroom.
According to police, when Kupec was interviewed he admitted to stealing over $3,000 worth of merchandise.
Items taken included; numerous DVDs, Sony Playstation and Nintendo Wii game cartridges and a prepaid cellular phone.
It was actually the cell phone that was Kupec's undoing.
Reportedly, a stolen phone was found in the Best Buy stockroom. Though the phone had not yet been activated, the memory showed that two calls had been attempted - one to Kupec's residence and the other to his personal cell phone.
Once the gig was up, Kupec reportedly returned all of the stolen merchandise to the Norman Police Department.
Kupec has been charged with felony embezzlement.
UPDATE: 1/2/08 - On 4/4/07 Kupec pled guilty to the felony charge of embezzlement. Kupec was given a deferred sentence of one year. Despite his guilty plea, a man claiming to be Kupec has written SideBarBlog insisting the public record recounting his crimes are false and he expects his record to be expunged after serving his deferment.
According to court papers, Zachary Eaton Williams-Kupec, 19, allegedly stole over $3,000 worth of merchandise from the Best Buy electronics store in Norman from December 1, 2006 to January 7, 2007.
Kupec, listed a junior in the College of Fine Arts at OU, was fired when he was reportedly caught "attempting to steal an XBOX 360."
Prior to Kupec's firing, the store had experienced a number of thefts where the retail packaging was left hidden in the store's stockroom.
According to police, when Kupec was interviewed he admitted to stealing over $3,000 worth of merchandise.
Items taken included; numerous DVDs, Sony Playstation and Nintendo Wii game cartridges and a prepaid cellular phone.
It was actually the cell phone that was Kupec's undoing.
Reportedly, a stolen phone was found in the Best Buy stockroom. Though the phone had not yet been activated, the memory showed that two calls had been attempted - one to Kupec's residence and the other to his personal cell phone.
Once the gig was up, Kupec reportedly returned all of the stolen merchandise to the Norman Police Department.
Kupec has been charged with felony embezzlement.
UPDATE: 1/2/08 - On 4/4/07 Kupec pled guilty to the felony charge of embezzlement. Kupec was given a deferred sentence of one year. Despite his guilty plea, a man claiming to be Kupec has written SideBarBlog insisting the public record recounting his crimes are false and he expects his record to be expunged after serving his deferment.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Fake Rolexes on Ebay? No Way!
Moore, OK - Seems the guy on the corner trying to sell his fake Rolex has migrated to the information superhighway. And what better corner of the Internet to pawn your fakery than Ebay.
According to court records, Moore resident Nhan Huynh Nguyen, 31, advertised an "authentic Rolex GMT Master II watch" on Ebay in May of last year.
The winning bid was $3,145 (including shipping).
When the winner received his new "Rolex" he felt something wasn't right. So, according to police, he took it to a master watchmaker.
The watchmaker confirmed the buyer's fears and the "Rolex" was declared a fake.
The buyer contacted Nguyen and demanded his money back.
And what was Nguyen's reply? According to the victim, Nguyen calmly stated that he had received the watch as a gift, has no idea if it is a real Rolex and only described it as authentic "because other people on Ebay do it."
Well, guess what? The felony criminal complaint and arrest warrant filed this week in Cleveland County is very authentic!
According to court records, Moore resident Nhan Huynh Nguyen, 31, advertised an "authentic Rolex GMT Master II watch" on Ebay in May of last year.
The winning bid was $3,145 (including shipping).
When the winner received his new "Rolex" he felt something wasn't right. So, according to police, he took it to a master watchmaker.
The watchmaker confirmed the buyer's fears and the "Rolex" was declared a fake.
The buyer contacted Nguyen and demanded his money back.
And what was Nguyen's reply? According to the victim, Nguyen calmly stated that he had received the watch as a gift, has no idea if it is a real Rolex and only described it as authentic "because other people on Ebay do it."
Well, guess what? The felony criminal complaint and arrest warrant filed this week in Cleveland County is very authentic!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Police Catch VPO Violator Red Handed
Moore, OK - A man who allegedly violated a Victim's Protective Order (VPO) practically turned himself in to police.
VPO's exist in theory to provide protection for individuals who feel threatened by another. Often they forbid a person from approaching, telephoning, emailing or otherwise having contact with the victim.
If a person violates a VPO they can be fined or even jailed.
The problem though is in proving a violation occurred.
One quick thinking woman in Moore though turned the tables on the subject of her VPO and left him caught red handed.
According to police, the female victim received a telephone call to her cell phone in mid December from a David Lynn Craig, 41.
Reportedly, Craig "informed her that he will find her regardless of where she may try to hide."
The victim drove immediately to the Moore police station while keeping Craig on the line.
According to police, the victim then quietly handed the phone over to an officer who heard Craig comment that the VPO, "is not worth the paper it is written on" among other priceless quotes sure to please the judge.
On January 19 Craig was charged with the crime of violating the previously mentioned victim's protective order.
VPO's exist in theory to provide protection for individuals who feel threatened by another. Often they forbid a person from approaching, telephoning, emailing or otherwise having contact with the victim.
If a person violates a VPO they can be fined or even jailed.
The problem though is in proving a violation occurred.
One quick thinking woman in Moore though turned the tables on the subject of her VPO and left him caught red handed.
According to police, the female victim received a telephone call to her cell phone in mid December from a David Lynn Craig, 41.
Reportedly, Craig "informed her that he will find her regardless of where she may try to hide."
The victim drove immediately to the Moore police station while keeping Craig on the line.
According to police, the victim then quietly handed the phone over to an officer who heard Craig comment that the VPO, "is not worth the paper it is written on" among other priceless quotes sure to please the judge.
On January 19 Craig was charged with the crime of violating the previously mentioned victim's protective order.
With Friends Like These...
Norman, OK - You know the saying, "friends help you move, but real friends help you move bodies." That seems to be the motto of a group of party goers in Norman late last year.
According to court records, a Norman police officer discovered a dead body on the side of the road December 5th of last year.
The body, which showed no apparent signs of foul play (other than being dead on the side of the road), was later identified as belonging to Michael Henderson.
When investigators spoke to Henderson's family they learned he was last seen at a party in an apartment complex in Norman.
Police then interviewed Merrick Thunderbull, 29, Keely Black, 29, and Thomas Palmer, 50.
The three allegedly explained that Henderson had been drinking and smoking crack at their party. Later the three discovered Henderson deceased on the couch.
Naturally a dead body tends to be a real buzz kill at an otherwise kicking party, so the three did what any other thoughtful law abiding hosts would do... They allegedly loaded Henderson's body into their car and dumped it on the side of the road.
All three now face felony charges of unauthorized removal of a dead body.
You can follow Thunderbull's case here - Black's case here - and Palmer's case here.
According to court records, a Norman police officer discovered a dead body on the side of the road December 5th of last year.
The body, which showed no apparent signs of foul play (other than being dead on the side of the road), was later identified as belonging to Michael Henderson.
When investigators spoke to Henderson's family they learned he was last seen at a party in an apartment complex in Norman.
Police then interviewed Merrick Thunderbull, 29, Keely Black, 29, and Thomas Palmer, 50.
The three allegedly explained that Henderson had been drinking and smoking crack at their party. Later the three discovered Henderson deceased on the couch.
Naturally a dead body tends to be a real buzz kill at an otherwise kicking party, so the three did what any other thoughtful law abiding hosts would do... They allegedly loaded Henderson's body into their car and dumped it on the side of the road.
All three now face felony charges of unauthorized removal of a dead body.
You can follow Thunderbull's case here - Black's case here - and Palmer's case here.
Exploding Ovaries Leads to Arrest
Norman, OK - We've all heard the expression, "my biological clock is ticking" - Well, it seems a Norman woman claimed her's wasn't ticking due to age, but as result of a bomb in her ovaries!
According to court papers, Ami Lynn Young, 43, first called Norman PD 9-1-1 on December 13 to report a "homicide attempt" that was allegedly occurring at another address.
When police arrived at the address in question they found no homicide or anyone who knew anything about an attempted homicide.
Police then proceeded to Young's residence for an explanation. According to police, Young claimed "she didn't know anything about the attempted homicide and had only heard about it."
An hour later another call to 9-1-1 was placed from Young's residence.
This time the caller claimed "she had a bomb in her ovaries."
The court record goes on to state "both calls from [Young] were unfounded."
Personally, we here at Law & Disorder Okie Style would be interested to know how Norman police disproved the whole bomb in vagina claim.
Nevertheless, a single misdemeanor count of falsely reporting a crime was filed in Cleveland County January 19.
UPDATE: 12/24/07 - According to court records, Young placed yet another call to 9-1-1 on January 19 (the same day charges were filed against her for the previously mentioned cases).
Apparently this time Young claimed her "boyfriend attempted to kill her five times."
When police arrived at Young's residence she answered the door carrying her phone and wearing nothing but an "open see through shirt."
Young allegedly told the officers her boyfriend was in Texas and that she did not have any emergency.
The report also noted that Young had been drinking, refused to put on clothing and resisted arrest.
Additional charges of falsely reporting a crime were filed January 23.
According to court papers, Ami Lynn Young, 43, first called Norman PD 9-1-1 on December 13 to report a "homicide attempt" that was allegedly occurring at another address.
When police arrived at the address in question they found no homicide or anyone who knew anything about an attempted homicide.
Police then proceeded to Young's residence for an explanation. According to police, Young claimed "she didn't know anything about the attempted homicide and had only heard about it."
An hour later another call to 9-1-1 was placed from Young's residence.
This time the caller claimed "she had a bomb in her ovaries."
The court record goes on to state "both calls from [Young] were unfounded."
Personally, we here at Law & Disorder Okie Style would be interested to know how Norman police disproved the whole bomb in vagina claim.
Nevertheless, a single misdemeanor count of falsely reporting a crime was filed in Cleveland County January 19.
UPDATE: 12/24/07 - According to court records, Young placed yet another call to 9-1-1 on January 19 (the same day charges were filed against her for the previously mentioned cases).
Apparently this time Young claimed her "boyfriend attempted to kill her five times."
When police arrived at Young's residence she answered the door carrying her phone and wearing nothing but an "open see through shirt."
Young allegedly told the officers her boyfriend was in Texas and that she did not have any emergency.
The report also noted that Young had been drinking, refused to put on clothing and resisted arrest.
Additional charges of falsely reporting a crime were filed January 23.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Those Pesky Shopping Carts
Oklahoma - We've all either been victimized by them or seen others that have. Those four-wheeled (albeit one is most assuredly either stuck or wobbling) menaces that lurk in grocery store parking lots all across this country. Yes, I am talking about the evil shopping cart.
Introduced June 4, 1937, by inventor Sylvan Goldman, owner of the Piggly-Wiggly supermarket chain in Oklahoma City.
While invaluable to millions of shoppers it would seem these necessary evils also have a not so hidden agenda to seek out and dent, ding or otherwise scratch any unsuspecting car that crosses their path.
Well it would seem that some shoppers have declared they are not going to take it anymore! And their weapon of choice - litigation.
In recent months two small claims lawsuits have been filed in Oklahoma County by patrons who returned from a day of shopping only to find a not so innocent looking wayward shopping cart had pin stripped their shiny automobile.
The first suit was brought by Princess Loftis (we don't know for sure if this is her birth name or if she is indeed royalty).
It seems Loftis was picking up some office supplies at the local Office Depot in Midwest City when she allegedly sustained over $900 in damages to her car.
Her case was heard November 8, 2006 and much to Loftis' dismay the judge sided with greedy corporate America.
The second case, filed by Danny Falcone January 11, 2007 against Wal-Mart has yet to be given a trial date.
So far its shopping carts 1 and patrons 0.
We'll be keeping an eye on this one.
Introduced June 4, 1937, by inventor Sylvan Goldman, owner of the Piggly-Wiggly supermarket chain in Oklahoma City.
While invaluable to millions of shoppers it would seem these necessary evils also have a not so hidden agenda to seek out and dent, ding or otherwise scratch any unsuspecting car that crosses their path.
Well it would seem that some shoppers have declared they are not going to take it anymore! And their weapon of choice - litigation.
In recent months two small claims lawsuits have been filed in Oklahoma County by patrons who returned from a day of shopping only to find a not so innocent looking wayward shopping cart had pin stripped their shiny automobile.
The first suit was brought by Princess Loftis (we don't know for sure if this is her birth name or if she is indeed royalty).
It seems Loftis was picking up some office supplies at the local Office Depot in Midwest City when she allegedly sustained over $900 in damages to her car.
Her case was heard November 8, 2006 and much to Loftis' dismay the judge sided with greedy corporate America.
The second case, filed by Danny Falcone January 11, 2007 against Wal-Mart has yet to be given a trial date.
So far its shopping carts 1 and patrons 0.
We'll be keeping an eye on this one.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Norman, OK - A man rolls his truck and when a female passerby tries to lend aid she is made a victim by the wrecked truck's ungrateful driver.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Cleveland County, Kevin Shane Mendell, 35, managed to roll his truck. By "roll' we mean lost control around Flood and Robinson causing his truck to travel end over end landing on its side.
Enter the passerby.
A woman driving in the area witnessed Mendell's excellent driving skills and approached the mangled truck to offer assistance.
The woman instructed Mendell (who was trying to exit a window currently smashed against the pavement) to exit through the opposite and less obstructed window.
This is the part where you'd expect any sane person to brush off any broken glass about their body and offer thanks to the woman for actually giving a damn.
But alas, Mendell allegedly proceeds to forego the pleasantries and instead insists that the good samaritan hand over her keys so that he can make a speedy getaway before police arrive.
When the victim refuses, Mendell reportedly began hitting and kicking the woman.
Obviously female good samaritans run in a pack because another woman in the area sees what's transpired and proceeds to pick up a stick and threaten Mendell with it.
Finally, wanting to save face for all the card carrying Y-chromosomes out there - three men arrived on scene and held onto Mendell until police arrived.
Mendell has been charged in Cleveland County with felony robbery in the 1st degree, DUI and driving while under suspension.
While Mendell was able to produce the $10,000 bond needed to secure his release, he has applied for "indigent defense" aka, your tax dollars to defend his ungrateful ass.
UPDATE: 4/4/07 - Mendell was sentenced to 5-years in prison for attempted auto theft, DUI and driving under suspension.
Read article by the Norman Transcript.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Cleveland County, Kevin Shane Mendell, 35, managed to roll his truck. By "roll' we mean lost control around Flood and Robinson causing his truck to travel end over end landing on its side.
Enter the passerby.
A woman driving in the area witnessed Mendell's excellent driving skills and approached the mangled truck to offer assistance.
The woman instructed Mendell (who was trying to exit a window currently smashed against the pavement) to exit through the opposite and less obstructed window.
This is the part where you'd expect any sane person to brush off any broken glass about their body and offer thanks to the woman for actually giving a damn.
But alas, Mendell allegedly proceeds to forego the pleasantries and instead insists that the good samaritan hand over her keys so that he can make a speedy getaway before police arrive.
When the victim refuses, Mendell reportedly began hitting and kicking the woman.
Obviously female good samaritans run in a pack because another woman in the area sees what's transpired and proceeds to pick up a stick and threaten Mendell with it.
Finally, wanting to save face for all the card carrying Y-chromosomes out there - three men arrived on scene and held onto Mendell until police arrived.
Mendell has been charged in Cleveland County with felony robbery in the 1st degree, DUI and driving while under suspension.
While Mendell was able to produce the $10,000 bond needed to secure his release, he has applied for "indigent defense" aka, your tax dollars to defend his ungrateful ass.
UPDATE: 4/4/07 - Mendell was sentenced to 5-years in prison for attempted auto theft, DUI and driving under suspension.
Read article by the Norman Transcript.
Have wrecker will travel
Noble, OK - A man allegedly decides to celebrate the new year by paying his ex wife and her new bo a visit by wrecking said new bo's car with said ex-hubby's tow truck.
According to court papers recently filed in cleveland county, Curtis Landers, 42, went to his ex wife's residence on new year's day. Much to Mr. Landers' dismay his ex-wife was not alone, but in the company of her boyfriend (and soon to be vicim).
Not wanting to actually let bygones be bygones, or even be a man and actually face the new rooster (aka, cock) in the yard, Landers allegedly used his tow truck to make a more cowardly statement.
Reportedly, upon hearing a loud "bang" the ex-wife and her boyfriend looked outside in time to see Landers' wrecker speeding away from the residence.
Upon closer examination, said rooster realized his once shiny white Ford F150 pickup had been relieved of its bumper, grill and headlights.
A neighbor/witness was able to backup the victim's story to police.
When police arrived at Landers' home they noted a wrecker matching the witnesses description was parked in the driveway with a damaged front bumper with fresh "white paint transfer."
Landers was arrested and later released on a $10,000 bond.
Landers has been formally charged with felony malicious injury to property.
According to court papers recently filed in cleveland county, Curtis Landers, 42, went to his ex wife's residence on new year's day. Much to Mr. Landers' dismay his ex-wife was not alone, but in the company of her boyfriend (and soon to be vicim).
Not wanting to actually let bygones be bygones, or even be a man and actually face the new rooster (aka, cock) in the yard, Landers allegedly used his tow truck to make a more cowardly statement.
Reportedly, upon hearing a loud "bang" the ex-wife and her boyfriend looked outside in time to see Landers' wrecker speeding away from the residence.
Upon closer examination, said rooster realized his once shiny white Ford F150 pickup had been relieved of its bumper, grill and headlights.
A neighbor/witness was able to backup the victim's story to police.
When police arrived at Landers' home they noted a wrecker matching the witnesses description was parked in the driveway with a damaged front bumper with fresh "white paint transfer."
Landers was arrested and later released on a $10,000 bond.
Landers has been formally charged with felony malicious injury to property.
Friday, January 5, 2007
Newalla Man Charged with Peeping Tom
Newalla, OK - A man is allegedly caught on videotape peeking into his neighbor's bathroom and bedroom windows.
According to court papers, Michael Ray Holt II, 30, who resides on East Indian Hills Road in Newalla was caught, December 12, by a female neighbor "squatting down looking inside [her 16-year old daughter's bedroom] window."
Allegedly, this is not Holt's first time to peep.
According to a recently filed affidavit, the neighbors claim they first witnessed Holt peeping into their bathroom window in March of last year.
The report goes on to state that in November, the neighbors began witnessing Holt standing in his yard with binoculars and wearing no pants.
Realizing Holt's alleged behavior was not exactly neighborly, they borrowed a camcorder from a friend.
On December 12, the neighbor became suspicious that she was being watched, she grabbed her camcorder and set out to confront Holt.
Apparently her suspicions paid off as she was able to tape and witness Holt, dressed in black, on her property and peeping into her daughter's bedroom window.
Reportedly, when Holt realized he had been caught he quickly ran away, while pulling up his pants!
Charges were filed in Cleveland County against Holt on December 28.
According to court papers, Michael Ray Holt II, 30, who resides on East Indian Hills Road in Newalla was caught, December 12, by a female neighbor "squatting down looking inside [her 16-year old daughter's bedroom] window."
Allegedly, this is not Holt's first time to peep.
According to a recently filed affidavit, the neighbors claim they first witnessed Holt peeping into their bathroom window in March of last year.
The report goes on to state that in November, the neighbors began witnessing Holt standing in his yard with binoculars and wearing no pants.
Realizing Holt's alleged behavior was not exactly neighborly, they borrowed a camcorder from a friend.
On December 12, the neighbor became suspicious that she was being watched, she grabbed her camcorder and set out to confront Holt.
Apparently her suspicions paid off as she was able to tape and witness Holt, dressed in black, on her property and peeping into her daughter's bedroom window.
Reportedly, when Holt realized he had been caught he quickly ran away, while pulling up his pants!
Charges were filed in Cleveland County against Holt on December 28.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Sam's Gift Card Anyone?
Norman, OK - Sam's Club employee impersonates others in order to purchase gift cards.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Norman resident Sandy Kay Coehlo, 38, was employed at the local Sam's Club on West Main.
It seems that during her employment, police allege Coehlo would use the personal information of Sam's Club members to "resubmit credit card applications and obtain a duplicate card."
Once Coehlo had her new shinny credit cards in hand, she allegedly would use them to purchase Sam's Club gift cards for herself.
Court papers do not detail the amount of money or types of merchandise fraudulently obtained from the gift cards. But, the day after Christmas, Coehlo was formerly charged in Cleveland County with four counts of felony identity theft.
Coehlo is out on bond and awaiting her January 9 court date.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Norman resident Sandy Kay Coehlo, 38, was employed at the local Sam's Club on West Main.
It seems that during her employment, police allege Coehlo would use the personal information of Sam's Club members to "resubmit credit card applications and obtain a duplicate card."
Once Coehlo had her new shinny credit cards in hand, she allegedly would use them to purchase Sam's Club gift cards for herself.
Court papers do not detail the amount of money or types of merchandise fraudulently obtained from the gift cards. But, the day after Christmas, Coehlo was formerly charged in Cleveland County with four counts of felony identity theft.
Coehlo is out on bond and awaiting her January 9 court date.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Brothers Brawl at Norman Halloween Party
Norman, OK - Brothers out on the town celebrating Halloween allegedly decide to spice things up a little bit with some tag team ass kicking.
According to a probable cause affidavit, the Matthews siblings, Brent, 21, and Kelly, 23, (both listed as students at the University of Oklahoma) were at Moe's restaurant in Norman.
At some point in the wee hours of October 29, the brothers approached a group of party goers.
According to witness statements, Kelly got into a verbal altercation with Christopher H. (a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and senior at OU) regarding "comments about Halloween costumes."
Kelly Matthews decided talk was cheap and cold-cocked C.H. "causing him to loose consciousness."
Apparently knocking a frat dude out cold was not enough for the redneck duo as they reportedly both began kicking and hitting the man about his head and face. So much so that the victim had to have reconstructive surgery and metal plates implanted into the right side of his eye and face.
As if this Jerry Springer moment wasn't enough, when another male patron (and fellow OU student) tried to stop the Matthews siblings from beating the stuffings out of C.H., he too was attacked. Reportedly this second attack victim required surgery to correct a dislocated shoulder caused by Kelly Matthews.
You can follow Brent's case here and Kelly's case here.
Nothing like a little felony assault and battery conviction to add to your college transcript and resume.
According to a probable cause affidavit, the Matthews siblings, Brent, 21, and Kelly, 23, (both listed as students at the University of Oklahoma) were at Moe's restaurant in Norman.
At some point in the wee hours of October 29, the brothers approached a group of party goers.
According to witness statements, Kelly got into a verbal altercation with Christopher H. (a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and senior at OU) regarding "comments about Halloween costumes."
Kelly Matthews decided talk was cheap and cold-cocked C.H. "causing him to loose consciousness."
Apparently knocking a frat dude out cold was not enough for the redneck duo as they reportedly both began kicking and hitting the man about his head and face. So much so that the victim had to have reconstructive surgery and metal plates implanted into the right side of his eye and face.
As if this Jerry Springer moment wasn't enough, when another male patron (and fellow OU student) tried to stop the Matthews siblings from beating the stuffings out of C.H., he too was attacked. Reportedly this second attack victim required surgery to correct a dislocated shoulder caused by Kelly Matthews.
You can follow Brent's case here and Kelly's case here.
Nothing like a little felony assault and battery conviction to add to your college transcript and resume.
OU Student Furnishes Apt with University Property
Norman, OK - OU student allegedly furnished his dorm room with property belonging to the University.
According to court papers, OU freshman Robert Wayne Johns Jr., 18, decided that his dorm would be much more hip if it only incorporated a few choice pieces of furniture - the problem? The furniture he picked out belonged to the university.
Apparently on or about December 6, Johns Jr. absconded with a few unspecified pieces of university property that had previously been located in "the commons area of the OU Walker Tower and was using in his residence hall room for personal use."
Upon questioning by OU police, Johns Jr. reportedly replied, "...it looks good in here and it's more comfortable in here now."
None to impressed with Johns Jr's redecorating resourcefulness, on December 20 he was charged with the felony crime of receiving stolen property.
According to court papers, OU freshman Robert Wayne Johns Jr., 18, decided that his dorm would be much more hip if it only incorporated a few choice pieces of furniture - the problem? The furniture he picked out belonged to the university.
Apparently on or about December 6, Johns Jr. absconded with a few unspecified pieces of university property that had previously been located in "the commons area of the OU Walker Tower and was using in his residence hall room for personal use."
Upon questioning by OU police, Johns Jr. reportedly replied, "...it looks good in here and it's more comfortable in here now."
None to impressed with Johns Jr's redecorating resourcefulness, on December 20 he was charged with the felony crime of receiving stolen property.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
When Bachelor Parties Go Bad
Del City, OK - When two 'entertainers' at a bachelor party refuse to provide sexual services the host allegedly pulls a gun on them.
According to a probable cause affidavit, on December 10, Elizabeth Diaz and Sandra Gray were "hired as entertainment for a bachelor party" when the host and bachelor Jason W. Friedly, 26, got into a dispute "regarding the services [Diaz and Grey] were to provide."
According to Diaz, she was entertaining 12-16 men at the party when Friedly took her to his bedroom and demanded oral sex. Diaz said she refused and bit Friedly on the left shoulder.
As Diaz was gathering her belongings to leave the party she noticed the money she had been paid was missing.
Diaz claims that Friedly then grabbed a rifle and while pointing it at her and Gray stated they should leave "before there were any problems."
Apparently Friedly's fiancee gave police permission to search the residence and retrieve the rifle in question; a Browning 20-gauge. Friedly was placed under arrest.
Police have requested charges of pointing a firearm and assault and battery.
As of this date no charges have been filed.
A quick court records search shows an active misdemeanor prostitution case in Oklahoma County against an Elizabeth Ann Diaz. However, it is unknown if this is indeed the same Elizabeth Diaz mentioned in this story.
According to a probable cause affidavit, on December 10, Elizabeth Diaz and Sandra Gray were "hired as entertainment for a bachelor party" when the host and bachelor Jason W. Friedly, 26, got into a dispute "regarding the services [Diaz and Grey] were to provide."
According to Diaz, she was entertaining 12-16 men at the party when Friedly took her to his bedroom and demanded oral sex. Diaz said she refused and bit Friedly on the left shoulder.
As Diaz was gathering her belongings to leave the party she noticed the money she had been paid was missing.
Diaz claims that Friedly then grabbed a rifle and while pointing it at her and Gray stated they should leave "before there were any problems."
Apparently Friedly's fiancee gave police permission to search the residence and retrieve the rifle in question; a Browning 20-gauge. Friedly was placed under arrest.
Police have requested charges of pointing a firearm and assault and battery.
As of this date no charges have been filed.
A quick court records search shows an active misdemeanor prostitution case in Oklahoma County against an Elizabeth Ann Diaz. However, it is unknown if this is indeed the same Elizabeth Diaz mentioned in this story.
Attention Wal Mart Customers - 2 for 1 on TV's... NOT!
OKC, OK - Two Wal Mart customers tried to pull a two-for-one on televisions and instead are looking at a date with the judge.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Ken Casady, 31, and Trevor Mortensen, 22, (who we will refer to as Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum respectively) walked into the Wal Mart on West Reno in OKC on the afternoon of December 8.
Dee and Dum promptly proceeded to the electronics department and picked out a spiffy TV for $618.
After paying for and placing the TV in their car, it hit them - they only bought one TV but there are two of them. Now, that hardly seems fair.
So, Dee and Dum walk back into the store, with their trusty receipt in hand, and proceed to place an identical TV into their basket and out the door they went.
Unfortunately for them, those pesky Wal Mart security officers were none too impressed and detained the duo until police arrived.
Tweedle-Dum (Mortensen) the younger of the two seems to have been down this road before.
A quick review of his criminal past shows a current case in Oklahoma County court for felony grand larceny, arson, obtaining money under false pretenses, pointing a firearm and 6 counts of concealing stolen property.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Ken Casady, 31, and Trevor Mortensen, 22, (who we will refer to as Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum respectively) walked into the Wal Mart on West Reno in OKC on the afternoon of December 8.
Dee and Dum promptly proceeded to the electronics department and picked out a spiffy TV for $618.
After paying for and placing the TV in their car, it hit them - they only bought one TV but there are two of them. Now, that hardly seems fair.
So, Dee and Dum walk back into the store, with their trusty receipt in hand, and proceed to place an identical TV into their basket and out the door they went.
Unfortunately for them, those pesky Wal Mart security officers were none too impressed and detained the duo until police arrived.
Tweedle-Dum (Mortensen) the younger of the two seems to have been down this road before.
A quick review of his criminal past shows a current case in Oklahoma County court for felony grand larceny, arson, obtaining money under false pretenses, pointing a firearm and 6 counts of concealing stolen property.
Rude Awakening
OKC, OK - An Oklahoma woman wakes up to find her neighbor standing naked at the end of her bed, the suspect is no stranger to law enforcement.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed December 11 in Oklahoma County, Allen Ray Bradley, 26, decided to pay a late night visit to his female neighbor -sans clothes and sans invitation.
Allegedly, on December 10, Bradley entered into the woman's residence through an unlocked overhead garage door. He then was able unlatch an interior door secured with a chain lock.
According to police, the victim "was asleep in bed when he woke up and found [Bradley] standing at the foot of her bed. [Bradley] was naked."
The victim them yelled and Bradley fled the residence.
Bradley was charged December 15 with the felony crimes of burglary in the 1st degree and indecent exposure.
A quick look in into Bradley's past shows several runins with the law going back to 1998 (when Bradley turned 18).
In 1998 Bradley was convicted in Garfield County of felony possession of a CDS and given a deferred sentence.
In 2001 Bradley was again convicted in Garfield County of felony possession of CDS with intent to distribute near a school. For this conviction he was given 5-years in prison.
Later that same year he was convicted of attempted escape.
You can view Bradley's DOC record here.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed December 11 in Oklahoma County, Allen Ray Bradley, 26, decided to pay a late night visit to his female neighbor -sans clothes and sans invitation.
Allegedly, on December 10, Bradley entered into the woman's residence through an unlocked overhead garage door. He then was able unlatch an interior door secured with a chain lock.
According to police, the victim "was asleep in bed when he woke up and found [Bradley] standing at the foot of her bed. [Bradley] was naked."
The victim them yelled and Bradley fled the residence.
Bradley was charged December 15 with the felony crimes of burglary in the 1st degree and indecent exposure.
A quick look in into Bradley's past shows several runins with the law going back to 1998 (when Bradley turned 18).
In 1998 Bradley was convicted in Garfield County of felony possession of a CDS and given a deferred sentence.
In 2001 Bradley was again convicted in Garfield County of felony possession of CDS with intent to distribute near a school. For this conviction he was given 5-years in prison.
Later that same year he was convicted of attempted escape.
You can view Bradley's DOC record here.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Woman Embezzles $64K from Employer
Moore, OK - A woman from Moore allegedly embezzled just over $64,000 this holiday season from her employer.
According to court papers, Paula Louise Bland, 34, was employed at Vesta Homes in their accounts payable department. Police allege that in a three month period of time, Bland wrote herself $64,015.43 worth of unauthorized checks.
And what was on Bland's shopping list... $757 for a riding lawn mower, $456 at Office Depot and $4,980 to "her cosmetic surgeon" (isn't that about the going rate for a boob job).
Felony charges and an arrest warrant were issued for Bland December 15th.
According to court papers, Paula Louise Bland, 34, was employed at Vesta Homes in their accounts payable department. Police allege that in a three month period of time, Bland wrote herself $64,015.43 worth of unauthorized checks.
And what was on Bland's shopping list... $757 for a riding lawn mower, $456 at Office Depot and $4,980 to "her cosmetic surgeon" (isn't that about the going rate for a boob job).
Felony charges and an arrest warrant were issued for Bland December 15th.
Really Dumb Credit Card Thief
Moore, OK - Somebody using another person's credit card number illegally is nothing new, it happens hundreds of times every day. However, it never ceases to amaze me how stupid some criminals are when perpetrating such a crime.
Take Tomica Adell Deshazer for instance. This 26-year-old mastermind allegedly decided to write down the credit card number of a customer at a Moore dry cleaners where she worked.
Deshazer, who lives in NE Oklahoma City, apparently thought she was due a really big tip from her customer - $286.15 to be exact.
According to court records, this past July, Deshazer promptly picked up the phone and used the stolen credit card information to make her monthly car payment.
Needless to say, it didn't take an abundance of detective work to figure out who the credit card thief was.
On December 11, criminal charges were filed in Cleveland County.
Take Tomica Adell Deshazer for instance. This 26-year-old mastermind allegedly decided to write down the credit card number of a customer at a Moore dry cleaners where she worked.
Deshazer, who lives in NE Oklahoma City, apparently thought she was due a really big tip from her customer - $286.15 to be exact.
According to court records, this past July, Deshazer promptly picked up the phone and used the stolen credit card information to make her monthly car payment.
Needless to say, it didn't take an abundance of detective work to figure out who the credit card thief was.
On December 11, criminal charges were filed in Cleveland County.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Stealing from Children's Miracle Network
Moore, OK - You can't be a bigger Scrooge at Christmas time than to steal from kids in need. Well, that's exactly what court papers allege one man did in early November.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Cleveland County last Friday, Thomas Alan Brown, 33, was caught on tape stealing a Children's Miracle Network donation canister.
It seems Brown was employeed by Flair Body Works located in Moore. As many businesses do, FBW had a Children's Miracle Network donation can sitting on the front counter. There, customers and employees would donate their spare change in hopes of bringing joy to needy children this holiday season.
It also seems that FBW had been experiencing some petty theft from time to time. So, the owner installed a hidden camera.
On November 7 the owner of FBW noticed the donation canister missing. So, he checked the covert video and reportedly saw Brown enter the area, check the coast was clear, and then exit with the donations.
The owner of FBW reported that about $300 cash was inside the can.
On December 8, charges were filed and an arrest warrant issued for Brown.
If karma exists, Brown is in for a not so jolly Christmas.
UPDATE: On 5/29/07 Brown pled guilty and was given a 6-month suspended sentence and fines.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Cleveland County last Friday, Thomas Alan Brown, 33, was caught on tape stealing a Children's Miracle Network donation canister.
It seems Brown was employeed by Flair Body Works located in Moore. As many businesses do, FBW had a Children's Miracle Network donation can sitting on the front counter. There, customers and employees would donate their spare change in hopes of bringing joy to needy children this holiday season.
It also seems that FBW had been experiencing some petty theft from time to time. So, the owner installed a hidden camera.
On November 7 the owner of FBW noticed the donation canister missing. So, he checked the covert video and reportedly saw Brown enter the area, check the coast was clear, and then exit with the donations.
The owner of FBW reported that about $300 cash was inside the can.
On December 8, charges were filed and an arrest warrant issued for Brown.
If karma exists, Brown is in for a not so jolly Christmas.
UPDATE: On 5/29/07 Brown pled guilty and was given a 6-month suspended sentence and fines.
Yo Ma, Another Drink Please!
OKC, OK - Seems when the critically acclaimed Blue Man Group performed to a soldout crowd at the Ford Center November 12, one mother started the party a little early.
According to court records Dinah R. Shadid, 44, of Dallas was in OKC with her three children, ages 17, 16, and 12.
Seems an Oklahoma City vice officer, working at the Ford Center, came into contact with the Shadid quartet. The problem, three of the four Shadids were three sheets to the wind.
According to the probable cause affidavit, "Dinah Shadid told officers she had taken her children to a house somewhere off I-35 and Indian Hills Road. While at this house she provided vodka to her minor children..."
The mother of the year from Dallas was promptly booked into jail and her children taken into protective custody.
December 7, felony charges of providing alcohol to a minor where filed in Cleveland County (where the 'vodka' was allegedly consumed).
UPDATE: on 5/16/07 Dinah Shadid plead guilty and was given a 5-year deferred sentence, ordered to pay court costs and take parenting classes.
According to court records Dinah R. Shadid, 44, of Dallas was in OKC with her three children, ages 17, 16, and 12.
Seems an Oklahoma City vice officer, working at the Ford Center, came into contact with the Shadid quartet. The problem, three of the four Shadids were three sheets to the wind.
According to the probable cause affidavit, "Dinah Shadid told officers she had taken her children to a house somewhere off I-35 and Indian Hills Road. While at this house she provided vodka to her minor children..."
The mother of the year from Dallas was promptly booked into jail and her children taken into protective custody.
December 7, felony charges of providing alcohol to a minor where filed in Cleveland County (where the 'vodka' was allegedly consumed).
UPDATE: on 5/16/07 Dinah Shadid plead guilty and was given a 5-year deferred sentence, ordered to pay court costs and take parenting classes.
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