There are actually 4 of us in my new work department who are "former newspaper people." We already find ourselves talking about best and worst stories and things we do and do not miss about the daily grind.
Sometimes, though, we get jealous when a stupidly sensational story comes along and we are years out of the business and can't lay claim to it.
Wasn't planning this to be my blog, but how can it not be?? Today's latest headlines from my town...
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Police: Man shoots at lights because of "aliens"
Posted:
Jul 30, 2015 3:55 PM CDT
Officers found Daniel Collins after a 911 caller reported that someone was shooting at street lights near the intersection of 17th and Prospect streets early Wednesday morning, Lt. Kevin Schwatz said.
Carrying a concealed 9mm handgun, the man admitted to shooting at lights, claiming he was an alien and he was protecting the universe from other aliens, Schwartz said.
People who heard the shooting reported the man fired two to four shots, Schwartz said. "He was not a very good shot because he didn't hit any of the lights."
Collins has been charged with two misdemeanors -- endangering safety with a firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to online Wood County court records. A judge ordered him jailed on a $1,500 signature bond.
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