Beyond Thanksgiving turkeys...

And so as we give thanks for a myriad of things, let’s not forget to thank our first responders who observe Thanksgiving almost daily because of the turkeys they deal with. For example:

Guess it was before his morning coffee -- An employee of a gas station called police because he did not like the way a customer said  "good morning" to him.

Divorce issue -- Woman reported to police that someone entered her car and stole a file of documents that included evidence against her soon-to-be-ex-husband.   Also reported missing was a bra from Victoria’s Secret.

Lassie go home...and take your friends with you -- Police responded to a call of stray dog.  In the process of returning the dog home, they found that 11 others also resided in the house, as evidenced by the foul odors and collection of feces and urine on the floor.  Owner was cited for having too many animals a residence.

Next time, get a car loan -- a resident thought the ad for car for sale on Craig's listed looked too good.  Only $1,500 -- but the sale had to be handled through e-bay and the car was to be paid for with three $500 i-Tunes gift cards. The resident later got an email from "ebay" asking for a $1,000 deposit which would be returned.   Resident thought this was odd and contacted ebay.  It was bogus, which make you want to know  What took him so long to figure this out?

Last line: Guy who been arguing with State Farm agent, argued with police who then hung up on him. His tirade to the officer included a series of four-letter words and specific references to male body parts.

From North Carolina-- Police were summoned by a resident regarding Michael Jordan basketball cards that he traded.  Seriously. According to police reports, He listed a 1984-85 star #101 card on e-bay and sold it to a man in San Diego, California. The BG resident agreed to trade (sell?) for two other MJ cards the San Diego man had.  The BG man received the cards and posted them on e-Bay. But -- He found out the San Diego cards were counterfeit and wanted his original card back -- which was supposed to have been shipped.  When the BG man got the package, the card was not included.  He valued the MJ card at $15,000.

Duck, duck, goosed -- Police were call to invetsigate a sick goose.  Turns out the goose was  “grievously injured”.   Police used “one beanbag round from department’s less-lethal shotgun to put the goose out of its misery.  And then what, according to the officer’s report “I collected the dead goose and disposed of it in the department’s dumpster.” Waste Management must have been thrilled.

Now You’re In Hot Water...Maybe.  Two people called the police because there was no hot water at a local restaurant.

Pomp, but no circumstance -- Police documented a situation where a resident came in to report that her college diploma from Moscow State Open Education University was missing.  Resident graduated in 1980.  Said report was needed for a duplicate.

Just  Say Cheese – Police were contacted after a customer at a sandwich shop became irritated after finding cheese on his sandwich after he specifically said no cheese. The employee at the shop was concerned and called police. The customer is no longer welcome there.

At least no one got  the shaft. -- Police were called to a local self-storage facility following a report of two men arguing over use of the elevator.  Police reports say the two men said they spoke "out of place", apologized to one another, and exchanged hugs.

What’s that, you say? – A resident contacted police after having a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Long Grove Fire department--selling hearing aids. Didn't seem right.

Up in smoke – A local story reported two boxes of White Owl cigars reported missing. Each cigar has a value of .99 cents. 

Reason to quit -- Police were summoned to an office building to check on the well-being of a man who, police reports say, had not been heard from for several hours.  Police, working with building staff and family members, found personal belongings of the man.  Eventually his wife was able to contact him at home.  It turns out he stepped outside to smoke and the building door closed and locked.  not having his "door card",  he opted to walk home from Milwaukee and Lake-Cook -- to Arlington Heights.

A Peach Of A Guy -- Police were summoned to a local grocery store on the report of a man, reportedly intoxicated, walking through the store eating peaches.  Police located the man who admitted to eating only one peach to make sure they were not too hard before purchasing more.  He was informed he was no longer welcomed in the store and if he came back, he would be arrested to trespassing.  No word if he bought any peaches.

Police had to help a resident who locked his keys in his car -- with his daughter in the back seat.  The 2-year-old was OK and comforted by a Teddy Bear the officer had in the back of his car. The resident said he's going to make a spare key. He may want to consider getting a Teddy Bear as well.

And, finally – Any time an occupation on a police report is listed as “part-time belly dancer,” you know it is going to be interesting.  As is the case with a 24-year old belly dancer has been charged with prostitution after performing a  "sensual" massage on a  34-year-old Lake Forest man, which, police say, included sexual acts.

When police gained access to the room at the hotel, the suspect appeared out of the bathroom wearing only a bath robe.  She did, according to police, begin to remove the robe to get dressed at which time, according to police reports, "she was directed to use the bathroom."