The Smoking Gun

Mug Shots Of The Week 7/17/09

Fri 17 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST

As you could have guessed, the Texas woman, 35, who kicks off this week's mug shot roundup was arrested for prostitution.

Friday Photo Fun XX

Fri 17 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST

Today's "Friday Photo Fun" contest features mug shots of five perps arrested while wearing t-shirts bearing the logo of the same recording artist.

He's A Porn Loser

Wed 15 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST

A 23-year-old Wisconsin woman was arrested yesterday and charged with reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend with a kitchen knife.

When Al Franken Was Funny

Wed 15 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EST

As Senator Al Franken today prepares to question Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, we're reprising a letter that the newest Judiciary Committee member once wrote to the head of George W. Bush's Justice Department.

Mug Shots Of The Week 7/10/09

Fri 10 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST

The 18-year-old twins who kick off this week's mug shot roundup had their photos snapped minutes apart last weekend as they were booked into an Ohio jail to begin serving time on drug charges.

All (Roaches) Aboard Amtrak

Thu 09 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST

It's hard to figure whether an Amtrak traveler should be repulsed or relieved to learn that the railroad company recently issued an internal bulletin detailing the "Cockroach Cleanout Service" for its rolling stock.

Rah, Rah, Rah, Robbery

Wed 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST

A teenage cheerleader stole $187 from a wheelchair-bound boy who had earned the money selling t-shirts for a charity, police charge.

Blown Out Of Proportion?

Mon 06 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EST

Eight young moviemakers are facing indecent exposure charges for allegedly filming simulated sex acts on a South Carolina beach for a spring break-themed production.

Mug Shots Of The Week 7/2/09

Thu 02 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST

We're celebrating the 4th of July with this week's mug shot roundup, which kicks off with the below group of patriotic perps.

Inappropriate Relationship, Fur Sure

Thu 02 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST

Colorado woman allegedly had a sexual relationship with a teenage boy with whom she was part of "a social group known as 'Furries' who dress up like animals," police charge.

In The Driver's Seat

Thu 02 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST

Responding Tuesday evening to a report of "people having intercourse" in a mall parking lot, cops in Fergus Falls, Minnesota were en route to the crime scene when they noticed suspicious activity in a vehicle traveling towards them.

Last Will Of Michael Joseph Jackson

Wed 01 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST

A will signed in 2002 by Michael Jackson stipulates that his assets be placed in a family trust and that his mother be appointed the guardian of his three offspring.

Stern "Wack Packer" Nabbed In Madoff Taping

Tue 30 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST

A member of Howard Stern's "wack pack" was cited yesterday for violating federal court rules by recording the sentencing hearing of swindler Bernard Madoff.

Driving (A Bulldozer) While Intoxicated

Tue 30 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

In an apparent drunk driving first, a 57-year-old Ohio man is facing criminal charges for allegedly piloting a bulldozer while intoxicated.

Police Escort To Visit Lil Wayne?

Mon 29 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

A Florida man last week called 911 seeking a police escort to the Miami home of the rapper Lil Wayne.

Mug Shots Of The Week 6/26/09

Fri 26 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EST

It appears that the 51-year-old gentleman who kicks off this week's mug shot round up was very embarrassed when busted by Idaho cops.

Michael Jackson's Other Legacy

Thu 25 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EST

Michael Jackson's death today will trigger untold recaps of his tumultuous life, which included troubling allegations about his improper relationships with young boys.