ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH

Police: Woman posted selfies in stolen dress, ends up arrested

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill.

Police investigating the theft of clothing and jewelry from a southern Illinois boutique say they arrested a woman after she posted Facebook photos of herself wearing one of the stolen items.

WSIL-TV reported that police arrested Danielle Saxton, 27, of West Frankfort, this month on misdemeanor retail-theft charges. She’s free on her own recognizance.

Authorities say a distinctive leopard-print dress was among the items stolen July 11 from Mortie’s Boutique in West Frankfort.

The store’s co-owner, Kert Williams, says he posted about the stolen items on Facebook and that people who saw Williams’ posting and those of Saxton made the connection and helped police.

Chase ends as man runs into a Mississippi police academy

BILOXI, Miss.

Police say a man who fled from a Mississippi traffic stop was apparently so focused on getting away, he unknowingly ran into a law-enforcement academy.

Biloxi Police Chief John Miller told The Sun-Herald that 30-year-old Roger Beasley Jr. was stopped by officers July 16 on U.S. 90 in the city. Miller’s statement says Beasley jumped from his vehicle and ran.

According to police, Beasley didn’t notice marked police cars outside the Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy. He says Beasley ran into the building while training was in session — and was arrested.

Authorities say Beasley was booked on charges including possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, resisting arrest and careless driving. He’s free on bond.

Associated Press