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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Brave 14-year-old girl arms herself with steak knives, scares away intruder who broke into her home where she was alone with her 12-year-old sister: Career criminal was out on bail at the time
2022-04-17
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news]
  • On Friday morning, police say Joseph Ridge, 58, broke into the Middleborough, Massachusetts home of Avery Cormie, 14, and her 12-year-old sister while they were home alone

  • Avery was awoken by Ridge and she bravely confronted him with two steak knives

  • The terrified teen called 911, asking the dispatcher if she can 'call her parents really fast,' but she remained on the line

  • As Ridge fled Avery recorded his truck which Middleborough police said led to his arrest

  • Ridge was apprehended shortly after and charged with aggravated breaking and entering during the day, trespassing and disorderly conduct
Posted by:Skidmark

#8  It's not the cells per se that cost so much, it's the bullshit judicial system and the lawyers that end up costing so much.
Posted by: Chris   2022-04-17 18:15  

#7  So. Daily Mail says violence is never called for. Unless it's Russians.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2022-04-17 13:24  

#6  The Daily Mail calls for the arrest of the children for possession of a dangerous weapon, and their parents for allowing minors easy access to such weapons. Leave it to Americans to think they need more than one kind of knife, and for turning children into unnatural murderers without any regard to the Senior community and their needs.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2022-04-17 13:22  

#5  Elsewhere here we are told the gummint spends millions on empty hotel rooms. But jail cells cost too much.

Riiiiiight...
Posted by: M. Murcek   2022-04-17 11:52  

#4  It's already a felony to remove an ankle monitor.
Posted by: Chris   2022-04-17 11:50  

#3  
For repeat offenders out on parole and/or on bail awaiting conviction. I could support Ankle GPS trackers for the duration of the parole or until the court hearing.

Plus, a law making the removal of an Ankle GPS tracker by anyone other than a court appointed official a felony.
Posted by: NN2N1   2022-04-17 07:35  

#2  I recommend keeping a set of scary contact lenses handy for such a situation. A knife in hand and demon eyes... the only thing to worry about is the urine they'll leave across your floor as they run out.

Jokes aside, kisses and a big hug for her.
Posted by: Dron66046   2022-04-17 06:59  

#1  "Second prize is a set of steak knives."

- Blake, Glengarry Glen Ross
Posted by: M. Murcek   2022-04-17 02:05  

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