There is nothing more frustrating than driving to a store for a particular item, only to find the store closed. That is the exact frustration one man was facing when he arrived at a convenience store to buy a pack of cigarettes. Apparently, he arrived at the store early one morning and pounded on the front door several times before Continue Reading
Category: Trespassing
Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct in Fort Collins | 50 Cents Makes All the Difference
It is always upsetting when you go to pay for something and the cashier asks for more money than what you expected to pay. It rarely, however, turns into a criminal matter – except for one 19-year-old girl. She had ordered some hot wings from a fast food restaurant drive-thru and had pulled up to the window to pay, when Continue Reading
Trespass in Fort Collins | When Offensive Behavior Leads to Criminal Charges
When two teenage boys crashed their car into a house, most neighbors responded by rushing to help the teens while waiting for paramedics to arrive. One man, who made what I would call an inconsiderate and insensitive choice, chose to not render any aid to the boys. Instead, he pulled out his phone and taped the situation. He made comments Continue Reading
Tater Tots: A Deliciously Distracting Side Dish | Burglary in Larimer County
It could have been a successful Burglary, if not for the tater tots. A man had effectively broken into a house and cased the place, all while the unknowing homeowner was upstairs. He probably could have gotten away with whatever he wanted to take, if he hadn’t seen the tater tots. But, when he did, he decided to take a Continue Reading
Leave the Easter Resurrection to Jesus | Criminal Mischief in Larimer County
Most people know the story of the Resurrection. Jesus was hung on the cross and killed, buried in a tomb, and three days later he rose from the dead. Well, apparently one man felt he could help others who had passed rise from the dead on Easter, as well. To accomplish this, he allegedly damaged more than 30 headstones with Continue Reading
Watch What You Leave Behind: Criminal Trespass and Burglary
With TV shows like CSI and Law & Order, it is a well-know fact that there have many advancements in crime scene investigation procedures and techniques. Dusting for fingerprints, searching with a black light, and digitally analyzing any evidence are all tools police investigators have at their disposal. However, no investigators were needed for the crime scene in today’s blog. Continue Reading
Karma in the Form of a Brick | Attempted Trespass in Fort Collins
Sometimes, people feel the law takes the place of karma to give people ‘what they deserve’ after committing a crime. In this case, a brick wasn’t even enough karma for one man. Caught on video, this man was seen attempting to throw a brick through the window of a car. Unfortunately for him, the brick bounced off the window and Continue Reading
Can You Go to Jail for Paying a Bill? |Trespass and Resisting Arrest in Fort Collins
When offering the state money, you would think they would graciously accept and then everyone could move on with their day. I don’t know if this man from another state was trying to make a point, or if he was really just trying to pay his bill with what he had, but it ended up landing him in jail. The Continue Reading
What Seems Like Innocent Fun = Criminal Charges | Trespass in Fort Collins
Have you ever stood at the baggage carousel at Denver International Airport and wondered what it would be like to take it for a ride? Just to sit down on it and see where it goes? Well, that’s exactly what Puddle of Mudd lead singer Wes Scantlin did when he arrived at DIA while waiting for his bags. He chose Continue Reading
The Naked Trespasser | Trespassing and Domestic Violence in Fort Collins
A woman from another state had to be rescued after getting stuck in her ex-boyfriend’s chimney naked. The woman allegedly tried to get in through the front door, but found it locked, so she climbed up onto the roof. She got undressed because she thought it would help her get down more easily and began to climb down the chimney. Continue Reading