Weird Crimes Archives

Bank Robber Demands Cash… But He’s Super Nice So it’s (Kind of) OK

Bank robber acquitted thanks to polite note goes to another bank with another nice note — and a promise to return the money! More

January 26, 2024

Counterfeit money found in box of wings.

Counterfeit Cash Stashed in Box of Chicken Wings

A man was arrested after police discovered counterfeit cash hidden inside his box of fast food chicken wings. More

January 26, 2024

Stanley Cup Caper: Woman Steals 65 Coveted Cups

A woman was arrested after stealing 65 Stanley Cups — worth $2,500. Is TikTok made me do it an acceptable defense? More

January 26, 2024

Aerial night vision footage of suspect who jumped in a lake.

Suspect Takes Polar Plunge Into Lake, Giving New Meaning to Cold Case

In an exceptionally cold case, a drug suspect jumped into a frigid lake to evade arrest. He was caught anyway. Talk about a polar plunge! More

January 26, 2024

Fugitive Refuses to Appear in Court at Hearing

Nicholas Rossi, aka Nicholas Alahverdian, refused to appear in court for his preliminary hearing, but did not give a reason why. More

January 23, 2024

Defendant causes delay, refuses to appear in court

A fugitive caused confusion in the courtroom when he refused to appear at a hearing, but his attorney did not have the reason why. More

January 23, 2024

Severed hand found in murder suspect’s pocket

Colorado murder suspect Solomon Martinez had victim Renee Marie Portillos' hand in his pocket when he was arrested. More

January 18, 2024

A woman in sunglasses is seen in a surveillance photo

On the Docket: Woman Poses as CPS Worker to Lure Child

Lisa Nacrelli, who is accused of pretending to be a CPS worker in an attempt to lure a child, is due back in court for... More

January 16, 2024

Hasidic Jewish students observe as law enforcement establishes a perimeter

Secret tunnel in NYC synagogue leads to brawl between police and worshippers

Officials and locals said young men in the community recently built the passage to the sanctuary in secret. More

January 10, 2024

Man Who Attacked Judge Refuses to Return to Court

The man seen on video attacking a judge during a sentencing hearing in Las Vegas refused to return to face new charges. More

January 4, 2024

Pierce Brosnan stands in front of a Netflix background

Pierce Brosnan in hot water, accused of trespassing in Yellowstone

Actor Pierce Brosnan was issued two federal citations for walking in an off-limits area in Yellowstone National Park. More

December 28, 2023

Mother Refuses to Sign Probation Terms for Child’s Public Urination

The mother of a 10-year-old boy who was sentenced for urinating in public refused to sign off on probation terms. More

December 20, 2023

a police cruiser is parked outside of a building that says 'police department'

Pilot Accused of Trying to Cut Engines Released

The Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a plane mid-flight was released from custody after pleading not guilty. More

December 8, 2023

Woman stabs boyfriend’s eye with rabies needle for eyeing other women

It's unclear why Jimenez had "rabies needles" at home, as per Florida state law pets must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. More

November 30, 2023

Former Mizzou frat member preps for trial in ‘worst hazing injury in U.S.’

Ryan Delanty, a former University of Missouri fraternity member had been charged in a hazing incident that left another student blind and unable to walk... More

November 27, 2023