Posts Tagged ‘crime’
Updating my tally of charitable contributions to the community
I wrote in August about the various thefts from my porch and yard over the past few years. I need to update the tallies. A bunch of yard tools I previously had covered by a tarp in my backyard have now disappeared. I think the tarp was a good deterrent for most of the past [Read More]
Whatever’s not locked down is yours
I’ve got another item to add to the list of stuff that’s been stolen from my porch/yard because it wasn’t locked down, which obviously meant I just didn’t care if someone else wanted it: - 2 rakes - 1 shovel - 2 semi-working vacuums - 1 corded [Read More]
Stupid question
I normally don’t want to touch the abortion issue, but just a stupid question. Scott Roeder, the suspect in the killing of Dr. George Tiller, has told the AP: I know there are many other similar events planned around the country as long as abortion remains legal. [Read More]
and no duct-taping dogs either
Police: Durham Woman Duct-Tapes Dog, Tries To Kidnap ‘Second Life’ Ex-Beau – Durham – MyNC.com Police said the two met online in “Second Life.” According to police, the victim, whose character was a lion, engaged in a virtual [Read More]
Robbery and rape after 12 prior convictions
I’m just scanning the facts here. Vonzell Speights has been arrested in connection with a recent sexual assult and robbery in Durham. Mr. Speights is apparently not very good at evading authorities, since he has twelve prior convictions. It’s no wonder bond was [Read More]
Dying young on the other coast
We’ve been reeling in the Triangle from the pointless murder of Eve Carson. Scour news feeds, and you’ll find lots of stories of needless death, for sure. I think I’ve been reading a bit too much about death myself of late. Here’s one that struck me, [Read More]
And he wasn’t even a Muslim or an illegal Mexican…
Gunman at an Omaha Mall Kills 8 and Himself – New York Times No, my “thoughts and prayers” are not with the victims and their families. (How absolutely miserable would a person be if he thought of the victims and victims’ families every single time [Read More]
Where are the pro-lifers now?
Mothers lawyer: Child killed for failing to say please – CNN.com Trenor , 19, told police she and her husband killed the girl in July and hid her body in a shed before dumping it in the bay. Stickler said Zeigler , 24, was overwhelmed by his sudden fatherhood and [Read More]
Grad Student Assaulted in Off-Campus Home
Just a couple of blocks away from me… Grad Student Assaulted in Off-Campus Home Durham Police said the woman was seriously injured in the assault by a man reportedly known to her. … (I’ve censored my own reaction; would prefer at this time to focus on [Read More]
I want my rake back
I won’t tag this entry with anything tags that will encourage its viewing beyond the sphere of whoever normally reads this blog, whoever that might be. I think I’m somewhat two-faced, and how exactly will become apparent in just a moment. I wouldn’t want [Read More]
