Dumb criminals 2011- Dumbest criminals of 2011: The world is full of some of the 2011 dumbest criminals. From beat-down muggers to wannabe superheroes to inept shoplifters, 2011 brought us a never-ending supply of dimwitted crooks. Mugger tries to rob mma fighter, Michigan batman arrested, Shoplifter caught during shop with a cop
Man arrested for shooting mistletoe
When: Dec. 4
The story: A 66-year-old man in Georgia told police he was partaking in an annual holiday ritual when they nabbed him for firing a shotgun near a shopping mall. Man arrested for shooting mistletoe
Shoplifter busted during Shop with a Cop
When: Dec. 2
The story: A 22-year-old man was nabbed trying to steal video games at a Wal-Mart in Maryland. Timothy Randall Clark arrested during shop with a cop
Mugger tries to rob MMA fighter
When: Dec. 2
The story: A wannabe mugger ended up beaten and shot after an attempted carjacking in Chicago. Robber beat up by fighter
Burglar Trevor Jones left Facebook open
When: November
The story: A burglary suspect in Georgia left a trail of evidence including his car, keys and wallet but it was another action that sealed the deal. Trevor jones left facebook account open
Teen blames DUI crash on ‘Twilight’
When: Nov. 19
The story: An 18-year-old woman in Illinois told police she had a very good reason for driving drunk and crashing her car. Teen blames dui on missing twilight
Fake doctor arrested for cement injections
When: Nov. 18
The story: A transgendered woman in Miami was arrested after a “patient” ended up in the hospital. Fake doctor injected cement into buttocks
Jason Leon Bastrom + criminal trespass
When: Oct. 30
The story: A burglary suspect in Oregon told his side of the story, Jason Bastrom + the doormat said welcome, after he was caught watching TV on someone else’s couch. Jason bastrom + punched out
Judy Weible called police
When: Oct. 18
The story: A 61-year-old woman in Mississippi was nabbed after cops say she called and texted them, judy weible called police to set up a drug deal. Judy weible + hydrocodone tablets
Heroin for sale sign
When: Oct. 18
The story: Police raided a Portland, Ore., home, portland + meth lab, 19 grams of marijuana, 10 grams of heroin, 190 pills and $4,143 in cash + shotgun, after a neighbor sent them a flier that had been posted.
Douglas Martin + kidnapping post leads to drug bust
When: Oct. 17
The story: Police showed up to a 38-year-old man’s house in Illinois after he posted a fictitious story, Douglas J. Martin + holding ex-girlfriend prisoner on Facebook. Douglas J. Martin + marijuana, heroin and drug paraphernalia
Shoplifters leave kids in Wal-Mart
When: Oct. 12
The story: Police said a young couple fled a Kentucky Wal-Mart, Michael S. Kaufman + Kelsey Grobmeier + shoplifting, but left something very important, michael s. kaufman kelsey grobmeier kids, behind. Sadly, this isn’t the first time this has happened. Amy Kapetanious and Daniel shelton baby at walmart
Topless woman high speed chase
When: Oct. 11
The story: A 28-year-old woman is accused of leading Ohio police on a high-speed chase wearing not much more than a G-string. Get the latest news, Erin holdsworth + second hearing + criminal history, on her case.
Erica Denise Phillips + cash register
When: Oct. 10
The story: A Florida woman is accused of stealing a cash register, erica denise phillips + cash register, that turned out to be worth more than its contents. Erica denise phillips + cash register + quarter
Furnace filter bank robbery
When: Oct. 10
The story: A man apparently forgetting about surveillance cameras robbed a bank, filter bank robber, using a common household item to hide his face. Furnace filter bank robber got away
Drunk dad lets 9-year-old drive van
When: Oct. 8
The story: An allegedly drunk Michigan man was arrested after police found his daughter behind the wheel of his van. Man let 9-year-old drive van
Amy Leigh Brown texts deputy
When: Oct. 6
The story: A 35-year-old North Carolina woman was charged with selling drugs after police said she set up a drug deal via text with the wrong person. Amy Leigh Brown + sheriff's deputy
Brandon Ames thong church
When: Oct. 5
The story: A 23-year-old Louisiana man told police he paraded a skimpy piece of women’s clothing brandon ames + woman's thong to win a bet. Brandon ames + $300 bet
College Station + dollar bill + cafeteria
When: Oct. 3
The story: A Texas student was accused of giving a friend phony bills, dustin dominique aleman + state jail felony forgery of a financial instrument to use in their high school cafeteria. Dustin dominique aleman + two $1 counterfeit bills
Woman tries to rob store with toy gun
When: Sept. 25
The story: A 19-year-old Florida woman who unsuccessfully held up a convenience store with a toy gun was foiled by a clerk’s quick thinking. "Palm Bay police! Get on the ground!"
Three arrested in Covina beer heist
When: Sept. 21
The story: Three teens in California acted more like the Three Stooges when they tried to snatch a case of beer from a store. Fiumetto ran into the Citrus Car Wash
Man uses inhaler to steal beer
When: Sept. 20
The story: A trail of beer cans and a K-9 unit led South Carolina police to a blood-soaked man who said he’d been assaulted. Man used inhaler to steal beer
Man steals empty DVD cases
When: Sept. 20
The story: Police say a 21-year-old Kansas man broke into a store, man stole empty dvd cases and rode off on his bike, but didn’t quite get what he was after. Head of a sledge hammer tied to a rope + empty DVD cases
Joan Zalk + Chihuahua
When: Sept. 16
The story: A Colorado dog sitter was charged, joan zalk + animal cruelty, after shocked fellow drivers said they saw her leading a small dog chihuahua down the street while driving her car. Joan zalk + dog needed to walk at least three miles a day or ballistic
Burglars wash dog
When: September
The story: A Georgia man returned from a trip to find intruders had made themselves at home, burglars wash dog, while he was gone. Somebody done wash the dog in my house, burglars wash dog + left camera with pictures
Ahmed Hasnain + prostitutes
When: Aug. 31
The story: A Kansas man reportedly called police, Ahmed Hasnain + escorts because he was upset about the escorts who showed up to his motel room. Ahmed Hasnain just wanted a refund
Streaker arrested with raccoon
When: Aug. 27
The story: Tennessee racing fans got an eyeful when a nude 27-year-old man ran through a crowded parking lot wearing nothing but a smile. Streaker caught with raccoon
Christopher Parker Gangland arrest
When: Aug. 24
The story: A 24-year-old Wisconsin man who has since been linked, christopher parker eau claire burglaries, to other crimes was arrested on several charges, christopher parker arrested chicago + felony attempted bribery after police say he tried to bribe them christopher parker police $100,000. I watch Gangland and I came to the South Side of Chicago to act like a big baller
Clowns steal fake jewelry
When: Sept. 24
The story: Two men dressed as clowns who robbed a Colorado jewelry store probably weren’t laughing when they got home. Clowns steal fake jewelry
Drunk woman + bikini wax + Iowa City
When: Aug. 22
The story: A woman was charged with intoxication and assault, iowa city woman snapped towel at employee after she was refused a bikini wax at an Iowa salon. Anna Katherine Bacon-Silveira running by police station
Baby stroller in back of truck
When: Aug. 17
The story: A 23-year-old Florida babysitter was charged, Keyona Nicole Davis + child neglect charge after police caught her putting an 8-month-old baby in a dangerous situation. Keyona nicole davis it's not like they give you a handbook on what's neglect
Snoring burglary suspect
When: Aug. 14
The story: Three men allegedly were burglarizing a New Jersey restaurant when police caught them in the act. snoring suspect found on top of refrigeration unit
Vagnini beats himself to avoid drunken driving arrest
When: June 4
The story: A 22-year-old Connecticut man found in the woods near his abandoned car told police that he’d been assaulted. Daniel Vagnini punched himself in the face
Michigan Batman arrested
When: May 11
The story: A wannabe Batman was arrested when Michigan police caught him trying to scale a building late at night. Batman baton-like weapon, a can of chemical irritant spray and lead-lined gloves
Man steals judge’s gavel
When: March 30
The story: An Ohio man was caught on tape taking an item right from a judge’s bench. Man steals judge's gavel
Bank robber shows ID
When: March 20
The story: Pennsylvania police said a bank robbery suspect made it easy for them to find him after he made off with the cash. Harrisburg bank robbery suspect showed id
Alexander A. Welch arrested + phone app
When: March 12
The story: A 21-year-old man was charged with a felony after Idaho police said he tried to pull over another car. Alexander Welch used flashing iphone app
Man used Wal-Mart printer to make counterfeit money
When: March 10
The story: A Florida man accused of trying to pay with a fake $20 bill reportedly told police he created it on a printer he bought at Wal-Mart. Douglas Brian Osborne + almost $600
Self-described cookie monster arrested
When: March 3
The story: Police said a Florida teen shoplifted $1.19 worth of cookies and tried to eat them before they could arrest him. Sebastian esteban + I'm the cookie monster
When: Dec. 4
The story: A 66-year-old man in Georgia told police he was partaking in an annual holiday ritual when they nabbed him for firing a shotgun near a shopping mall. Man arrested for shooting mistletoe
When: Dec. 2
The story: A 22-year-old man was nabbed trying to steal video games at a Wal-Mart in Maryland. Timothy Randall Clark arrested during shop with a cop
When: Dec. 2
The story: A wannabe mugger ended up beaten and shot after an attempted carjacking in Chicago. Robber beat up by fighter
When: November
The story: A burglary suspect in Georgia left a trail of evidence including his car, keys and wallet but it was another action that sealed the deal. Trevor jones left facebook account open
When: Nov. 19
The story: An 18-year-old woman in Illinois told police she had a very good reason for driving drunk and crashing her car. Teen blames dui on missing twilight
When: Nov. 18
The story: A transgendered woman in Miami was arrested after a “patient” ended up in the hospital. Fake doctor injected cement into buttocks
When: Oct. 30
The story: A burglary suspect in Oregon told his side of the story, Jason Bastrom + the doormat said welcome, after he was caught watching TV on someone else’s couch. Jason bastrom + punched out
When: Oct. 18
The story: A 61-year-old woman in Mississippi was nabbed after cops say she called and texted them, judy weible called police to set up a drug deal. Judy weible + hydrocodone tablets
When: Oct. 18
The story: Police raided a Portland, Ore., home, portland + meth lab, 19 grams of marijuana, 10 grams of heroin, 190 pills and $4,143 in cash + shotgun, after a neighbor sent them a flier that had been posted.
When: Oct. 17
The story: Police showed up to a 38-year-old man’s house in Illinois after he posted a fictitious story, Douglas J. Martin + holding ex-girlfriend prisoner on Facebook. Douglas J. Martin + marijuana, heroin and drug paraphernalia
When: Oct. 12
The story: Police said a young couple fled a Kentucky Wal-Mart, Michael S. Kaufman + Kelsey Grobmeier + shoplifting, but left something very important, michael s. kaufman kelsey grobmeier kids, behind. Sadly, this isn’t the first time this has happened. Amy Kapetanious and Daniel shelton baby at walmart
When: Oct. 11
The story: A 28-year-old woman is accused of leading Ohio police on a high-speed chase wearing not much more than a G-string. Get the latest news, Erin holdsworth + second hearing + criminal history, on her case.
When: Oct. 10
The story: A Florida woman is accused of stealing a cash register, erica denise phillips + cash register, that turned out to be worth more than its contents. Erica denise phillips + cash register + quarter
When: Oct. 10
The story: A man apparently forgetting about surveillance cameras robbed a bank, filter bank robber, using a common household item to hide his face. Furnace filter bank robber got away
When: Oct. 8
The story: An allegedly drunk Michigan man was arrested after police found his daughter behind the wheel of his van. Man let 9-year-old drive van
When: Oct. 6
The story: A 35-year-old North Carolina woman was charged with selling drugs after police said she set up a drug deal via text with the wrong person. Amy Leigh Brown + sheriff's deputy
When: Oct. 5
The story: A 23-year-old Louisiana man told police he paraded a skimpy piece of women’s clothing brandon ames + woman's thong to win a bet. Brandon ames + $300 bet
When: Oct. 3
The story: A Texas student was accused of giving a friend phony bills, dustin dominique aleman + state jail felony forgery of a financial instrument to use in their high school cafeteria. Dustin dominique aleman + two $1 counterfeit bills
When: Sept. 25
The story: A 19-year-old Florida woman who unsuccessfully held up a convenience store with a toy gun was foiled by a clerk’s quick thinking. "Palm Bay police! Get on the ground!"
When: Sept. 21
The story: Three teens in California acted more like the Three Stooges when they tried to snatch a case of beer from a store. Fiumetto ran into the Citrus Car Wash
When: Sept. 20
The story: A trail of beer cans and a K-9 unit led South Carolina police to a blood-soaked man who said he’d been assaulted. Man used inhaler to steal beer
When: Sept. 20
The story: Police say a 21-year-old Kansas man broke into a store, man stole empty dvd cases and rode off on his bike, but didn’t quite get what he was after. Head of a sledge hammer tied to a rope + empty DVD cases
When: Sept. 16
The story: A Colorado dog sitter was charged, joan zalk + animal cruelty, after shocked fellow drivers said they saw her leading a small dog chihuahua down the street while driving her car. Joan zalk + dog needed to walk at least three miles a day or ballistic
When: September
The story: A Georgia man returned from a trip to find intruders had made themselves at home, burglars wash dog, while he was gone. Somebody done wash the dog in my house, burglars wash dog + left camera with pictures
When: Aug. 31
The story: A Kansas man reportedly called police, Ahmed Hasnain + escorts because he was upset about the escorts who showed up to his motel room. Ahmed Hasnain just wanted a refund
When: Aug. 27
The story: Tennessee racing fans got an eyeful when a nude 27-year-old man ran through a crowded parking lot wearing nothing but a smile. Streaker caught with raccoon
When: Aug. 24
The story: A 24-year-old Wisconsin man who has since been linked, christopher parker eau claire burglaries, to other crimes was arrested on several charges, christopher parker arrested chicago + felony attempted bribery after police say he tried to bribe them christopher parker police $100,000. I watch Gangland and I came to the South Side of Chicago to act like a big baller
When: Sept. 24
The story: Two men dressed as clowns who robbed a Colorado jewelry store probably weren’t laughing when they got home. Clowns steal fake jewelry
When: Aug. 22
The story: A woman was charged with intoxication and assault, iowa city woman snapped towel at employee after she was refused a bikini wax at an Iowa salon. Anna Katherine Bacon-Silveira running by police station
When: Aug. 17
The story: A 23-year-old Florida babysitter was charged, Keyona Nicole Davis + child neglect charge after police caught her putting an 8-month-old baby in a dangerous situation. Keyona nicole davis it's not like they give you a handbook on what's neglect
When: Aug. 14
The story: Three men allegedly were burglarizing a New Jersey restaurant when police caught them in the act. snoring suspect found on top of refrigeration unit
When: June 4
The story: A 22-year-old Connecticut man found in the woods near his abandoned car told police that he’d been assaulted. Daniel Vagnini punched himself in the face
When: May 11
The story: A wannabe Batman was arrested when Michigan police caught him trying to scale a building late at night. Batman baton-like weapon, a can of chemical irritant spray and lead-lined gloves
When: March 30
The story: An Ohio man was caught on tape taking an item right from a judge’s bench. Man steals judge's gavel
When: March 20
The story: Pennsylvania police said a bank robbery suspect made it easy for them to find him after he made off with the cash. Harrisburg bank robbery suspect showed id
When: March 12
The story: A 21-year-old man was charged with a felony after Idaho police said he tried to pull over another car. Alexander Welch used flashing iphone app
When: March 10
The story: A Florida man accused of trying to pay with a fake $20 bill reportedly told police he created it on a printer he bought at Wal-Mart. Douglas Brian Osborne + almost $600
When: March 3
The story: Police said a Florida teen shoplifted $1.19 worth of cookies and tried to eat them before they could arrest him. Sebastian esteban + I'm the cookie monster
