Latest Odd News Stories

This is page 4 of the latest Odd news stories and essential articles written by Pat Prescott and other journalists for NewsOXY. Today is Friday, November 11, 2011.

Pennsylvania Door-to-door Flasher Exposes Himself To Police Chief

Door-to-door Flasher Police Chief - Brody Hall, 22, was arrested for allegedly drunkenly going door-to-door as a flasher and exposing himself after he ended up at the police chief’s home. The northwestern Pennsylvania man is jailed on charges he was drunk, exposing and harassing his neighbors. It’s unusual that he went to the one house [...]

Man Stuck In Swing All Friday Night

Man Stuck In Swing All Friday Night - A Vallejo man was forced to spend Friday night at the Blue Rock Springs Park after getting stuck in a child’s swing. The 21-year-old had been hanging out with friends around 9 p.m. when they reportedly bet him $100 that he couldn’t get into seat. He took [...]

Pete The Moose Remains Found

Pete The Moose - Current Story MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont officials say they believe they’ve found the remains of a beloved captive moose, but the carcass is too decomposed to be tested for disease. Pete the Moose, who became a cause celebre over the state’s wildlife regulation, died in early September during tranquilization for hoof trimming. [...]

Judy Weible Calls Cop To Male A Drug Deal

According to Hinds County deputies Judy Weible is accused of accidentally calling a cop to make a drug deal. The Sheriff’s Department said Judy Weible accidentally called the cellphone of a detective on their Street Crimes Task Force. At first, he thought it was a joke and ignored her follow-up calls. “In initial calls, she [...]

Avocado Thief Sentenced To Three Years

The admitted avocado thief has been sentenced to three years of probation for grand theft. He will not be receiving anytime in jail. Instead, he is banned from possessing more than 10 avocado at a time. Barron Stein of Fallbrook was sentenced Thursday for grand theft by a San Diego County judge. Stein stole up [...]

Woman Steals Cash Register With Only A Quarter In It

Women steals cash register with only a quarter inside. A Florida woman faces charges for allegedly helping to steal a cash register that only had a quarter in it. A Gainesville woman was taken to jail Monday after being charged with helping to steal an $800 cash register. Inside the cash register was a quarter, [...]

Stolen Car Found 16 Years Later

Stolen Car Found 16 Years Later Stolen Car Found 16 Years Later - A Missouri man and his beloved classic car have been reunited 16 years later after it was stolen. He was able to track it down online in Utah last month. The rightful owner picked up his red 1969 Chevy Camaro on Tuesday. [...]

Bus Service That Makes Women Sit In Back May Shut Down

A New York bus service that makes women sit in the back may be shut down. City authorities say the Brooklyn bus service operated by Orthodox Jews and makes all women sit in back to comply with its religious beliefs. The Private Transportation Corp, which operates the city’s public B110 routes under a franchise arrangement, [...]

Heart Attack Grill Makes Its Way To Las Vegas

The Heart Attack Grill opens in Las Vegas for anyone who has an appetite for bad food. The Grill is known for advertising it’s unhealthy menu, and the name “Heart Attack” is the devil in disguise if you ask a vegetarian. However, this restaurant is in Sin City and surrounded by casinos and the desert, [...]

Alfie Aldridge Walks Home After Preschool Escape

Alfie Aldridge Walks Home - The 3-year-old decided to walk home only a couple of hours on his first day. Alfie Aldridge walks home only a few hours of preschool. He ditched his teachers and scaled a 3-foot-wall, crossed a busy street in front of the nursery, and made it to his house in just [...]