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Woman arrested again after missing court date for sex-toy attack

You'd think Carolee Bildsten -- accused of attacking a cop with a sex toy -- would want to get her case behind her and stay out of the news, but she's made headlines again by skipping out on her Dec. 23 court date. New Year's resolutions: Be on time, and keep your sex toys to yourself. (DailyHerald.com)

Man denies hitting teen on plane for refusing to turn off phone

The 68-year-old man insists he merely "tapped" the 15-year-old kid when he didn't turn off his cell phone as the plane took off. "I just wanted him to abide by the rules," says the senior citizen. (Idaho Statesman)

Meet the world's laziest (and least successful) restaurant robber

He didn't bother getting out of his car. The guy simply drove up to restaurant drive-thru windows and showed a gun. He drove off when employees closed their (presumably bulletproof) windows. (Orange County Register)

Cops called after McDonald's customer demands "fresh" fries

The restaurant manager told the guy that the French fries were fresh, but that didn't calm him down. Police had to intervene. (Sandusky Register)

Man survives suicidal 30-foot jump into frigid waters

He left a farewell note for his girlfriend, apparently drank a bit and then jumped. The fall into cold water didn't kill him, though. (Naples Daily News)

Nude woman arrested for sexually harassing people in store

Police say Jennifer Riegler (left) removed all of her clothing and strolled naked around a convenience store. She then made sexually suggestive comments to both customers and employees and engaged in sexually suggestive behavior prior to lying on the floor in front of the donut rack. (WBOC.com)

Man, neighborhood group at odds over Jesus Christmas sign

The 38-year-old homeowner says: "I figured we couldn't put up commercial or political signs, but certainly the association could use discretion when it came to religion. ... I consider myself a man of faith. The sign shows to all of our neighbors what Christ means to us." (Washington Post)

Hubby says wife accidentally shot during fantasy sex game

Arthur Sedille, 23, told police he placed a gun to his 50-year-old wife's head during sexplay and it discharged. He insists he didn't know the gun was loaded, but he's still been jailed for murder. (The Oklahoman)

Couple say God wants them to sell marijuana to the sick

"It's a wonderful medicine I hope to share," says Jenna Smale, who is opening a medical marijuana outlet with her husband. "I’m doing what I'm here on earth to do." Boston Globe

Teen accused of demanding nude photos from 13-year-old girl

The 13-year-old girl was chatting online with the 18-year-old guy when he demanded a nude picture of her "otherwise he was going to come and find her." She sent him some photos, and police say the young man pulled his stunt on other girls. (CBS58.com)