LAPD cop finds “tampon” in half-drunk Starbucks drink
Police union decries “disgusting assault” on law enforcement; others question the officer’s claim.
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Roaming mountain lion caught in downtown San Francisco
The disoriented urban explorer has been released back into the wild.
Woman fights off bear with laptop
California resident turns to tech after being bitten by ursine intruder while sleeping in backyard.
Man charged with murder after killing woman over dog poop
Overzealous homeowner opened fire on a couple after their dog defecated outside his apartment building. Woman died at the scene but boyfriend expected to survive.
eBay staff sent spiders and roaches to harass couple
Former employees of the e-commerce giant charged following federal investigation into intimidation campaign against husband and wife who ran newsletter.
Father helps son beat and stab another 12-year-old boy
Washington state man flees but later turns himself in after allegedly pinning down young victim for his son to attack.
California cannibal killed grandmother with ice pick
Dwayne Wallick charged with murder after aunt found him eating their 90-year-old relative.
Man caught eating his own grandmother
Crazed California cannibal arrested after police find him tucking into the bloody body of his 90-year-old grandma. Cop says it’s “the worst thing I’ve ever seen.“
91 dead cats found at woman’s home
Idaho resident charged with animal cruelty as officers remove over 150 felines – most no longer alive – from her property.
Man breaks into bank … to use microwave
Unremorseful California snack-lover busted after forcing his way into Wells Fargo branch to warm up Hot Pockets.
Man stabs Tinder date to death
Utah resident murders woman hours after meeting her via dating app, calls 911 to confess deed.