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Sleepyjack · 10-01-2004, 03:07 AM

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Sep 29, 9:15 PM (ET)

EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A man staged a fake home invasion so he could impress his wife by chasing off the supposed bad guys, police said.

On Monday night, a 27-year-old man and his 31-year-old wife reported that two males in ski masks broke into the house, bound her hands with duct tape and put her in the bathroom.

The man was not home at the time.

He told police he came home and scared the men away, hitting one of them with a two-by-four.

Police spokeswoman Glynda Chu said the invaders were a juvenile and an 18-year-old man, who had been told it was a practical joke by the woman's husband.

One told his parents what happened, and they notified police.

Chu said the homeowner told police it was a hoax when he was questioned Tuesday. He told police he was trying to convince his wife he was a hero, and had asked the two teenagers to stage the break-in, police said.

No arrests were made and police did not release the names of the people involved.

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I heard this on the radio today and thought it was pretty funny. I think that everyone would like, at sometime, to save the day and be a hotshot

If he pulled it off, he probably would've got mega-brownie points!

MikeyChalupa · 10-01-2004, 03:16 AM

Talk about a plan backfiring...

-Mikey

amonkie · 10-01-2004, 06:25 AM

This may not be as recent news, but it goes in the same vein.

http://news.minnesota.publicradio.or...l_lanesboro-m/

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In Lanesboro, the summer tourism season is usually a busy time. The historic town, southeast of Rochester, is a destination spot for people who love to bike, paddle or fish the Root River. But in April, fire destroyed three historic buildings. Arson charges put the blame on the former Lanesboro police chief. People in town say they feel betrayed by one of their own. And now, some say they're trying to survive what's been a slow summer season.

Peggy Hanson, owner of the Cady Hayes House Bed and Breakfast, says her business is doing well. She says on the surface it appears Lanesboro is recovering. The church and school have new additions, and the historic bridge will be restored soon as well.

There's a gap in Lanesboro's main street. A spring arson fire took out three buildings. While the rest of the town is still intact, fewer tourists are coming to canoe or go to the theater.

Bed and breakfast owner Peggy Hanson says there's a new form of entertainment this summer. Everyone wants to hear about the fire.

"They've all clamored for the story," Hanson says. "'Tell us the story of the fire.' For some of them it's been hard because they see Lanesboro as a perfect place. This has made them realize this is not paradise. We have our problems, too."

Four months ago, three landmark buildings burned to the ground. Investigators suspected arson. As rumors started to swirl, Police Chief John Tuchek confessed he started a fire behind one of the buildings. He wanted to impress an ex-girlfriend who lived in a second-story apartment.

The owners of the bike shop have set up a trailer and a tent where their shop used to be, to rent out the bikes salvaged from the fire. Kirsten Mensing says her family was worried about bankruptcy at the beginning of the season. But the bike rental business and her bed and breakfast have picked up more business recently.

Commonweal Theater director Hal Cropp says the summer's been a bit slow. He thinks tourism is down for a few reasons.

"I think there was some misinformation," Cropp says. "The event of the fire created an image in people's minds that made them think Lanesboro had gone away."

The Scanlon House Bed and Breakfast is a colorful Victorian mansion. Owner Kirsten Mensing says her business has been slow this summer. She says in June, occupancy rates were down more than 50 percent. It's picked up since then. Still, Mensing says guests usually had to make reservations three to six months in advance. That's not the case this season.

Mensing also ran one of the businesses that burned to the ground last spring. Her family still rents out bikes from the vacant lot where the building once stood. They've set up a trailer and a large tent to hold remaining inventory from the Little River General Store.

Many in Lanesboro say nationwide the tourism industry felt a pinch. Also news of the fire and bad weather kept tourists away at the beginning of the season. But recently business has picked up.

"Everybody goes in and out of their stores and locks up at night," she says. "And we're in a different situation. We padlock everything now. There are no doors to lock. There's a jealousy factor there. To watch everybody else carry on - and you just wish that could be you again, in the same spot, doing the same thing."

It's still not clear whether the stores will be rebuilt. Insurance did not cover the cleanup costs or the historic value of the buildings.

Kirsten Mensing's family didn't just lose a business. She and many of her neighbors say they were betrayed by a friend and neighbor. Before confessing to authorities, former Police Chief John Tuchek helped Mensing and her family dig through the rubble. Mensing and others say this is a place where community is like family.

"I want to see this guy get what he deserves," Mensing says. "He's destroyed a lot of things for a lot of people."

Laneboro's former police chief is scheduled to appear in court this week. And, the city council will hire a new police chief.

The key part to the article is

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As rumors started to swirl, Police Chief John Tuchek confessed he started a fire behind one of the buildings. He wanted to impress an ex-girlfriend who lived in a second-story apartment.

This really hit home for me, as this is where my grandmother lives and where my mom grew up. There's so much history in those buildings that is gone forever.
The fire chief obviously ended up resigning, but creating a fire to impress is never a good plan when you don't take into account the age of the buildings, and the fact the fire will spread much more quickly than you anticipated, thus getting yourself caught. In fact, it's never a good plan, period.

Carno · 10-01-2004, 06:35 AM

It wasn't the fire chief, it was the police chief.

amonkie · 10-01-2004, 07:20 AM

thanks for catching that, that's what I meant. Although that area is so rural, they could be the same person in some of the smaller towns

MikeyChalupa · 10-01-2004, 07:22 AM

Those stories I've heard too. Unfortunately, that happens all too often, not just in Lanesboro, firefighters setting fires only to arrive on the scene and heroically put them out.

Here's a link to FEMA's Fire Administration where you can view a report (3.5MB PDF) that discusses the problem of Firefighter Arson. There is a brief overview on the page for those who can't view the PDF or don't want to wait for the d/l.

-Mikey

bltzkriegmcanon · 10-01-2004, 08:03 AM

Ha ha this is sorta cool. It reminds me of the movie Maverick when he pays the guys to attack him and lose to make him look awesome in front of everyone. I bet it scared the piss outta the wife, but man, the husband woulda been the superhero of the year if the plan succeeded!

-Lasereth

*EDIT* AHH!! My friend didn't log out when he left work. This really is Lasereth!

Redgirl · 10-01-2004, 10:51 AM

They are talking about at least making this guy pay for the cost of the police search. This guy is a teacher and he asked 2 students from the school where he teaches at to pose as the robbers. He told them it was just a joke. Some educator, huh? OK breeds the best!

Bill O'Rights · 10-01-2004, 11:58 AM

Uh-huh...I'm sure that she was real impressed.

I'm thinking that they should've released his name, though. The sheer embarasment of it all, should be almost enough punishment for being such an idiot.

water_boy1999 · 10-01-2004, 12:47 PM

That's what you get for making decisions with the wrong head.

Fire · 10-05-2004, 07:15 AM

for the past couple of years we actually have had about one home invasion here a month, durring the summer- its almost unheard of during the fall or winter- I live in columbia, MO, a college town , so its kinda stupid as all the homes hit have been low income or college apts. last one I heard of the guys kicked in the door- and took all the money at the house, a whopping $9- generally stupid, dangerous behavior... lucky the kids did not get shot.....

cjayemail · 10-05-2004, 10:25 AM

i need to do this with my girlfriend, would put me back in her favor

Fate · 10-05-2004, 11:46 AM

lol, All of that to impress a girl?
Someones got time on their hands... why not take her out for supper, and a stroll on the beach.

10-01-2004, 03:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sleepyjack Fast'n'Bulbous Location: Australia, Perth	Man Stages Invasion To Impress Wife LINK Sep 29, 9:15 PM (ET) EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A man staged a fake home invasion so he could impress his wife by chasing off the supposed bad guys, police said. On Monday night, a 27-year-old man and his 31-year-old wife reported that two males in ski masks broke into the house, bound her hands with duct tape and put her in the bathroom. The man was not home at the time. He told police he came home and scared the men away, hitting one of them with a two-by-four. Police spokeswoman Glynda Chu said the invaders were a juvenile and an 18-year-old man, who had been told it was a practical joke by the woman's husband. One told his parents what happened, and they notified police. Chu said the homeowner told police it was a hoax when he was questioned Tuesday. He told police he was trying to convince his wife he was a hero, and had asked the two teenagers to stage the break-in, police said. No arrests were made and police did not release the names of the people involved. ***************************** I heard this on the radio today and thought it was pretty funny. I think that everyone would like, at sometime, to save the day and be a hotshot If he pulled it off, he probably would've got mega-brownie points!

10-01-2004, 07:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	thanks for catching that, that's what I meant. Although that area is so rural, they could be the same person in some of the smaller towns __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

10-01-2004, 08:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
bltzkriegmcanon Holy Knight of The Alliance Location: Stormwind, The Eastern Kingdoms, Azeroth	Ha ha this is sorta cool. It reminds me of the movie Maverick when he pays the guys to attack him and lose to make him look awesome in front of everyone. I bet it scared the piss outta the wife, but man, the husband woulda been the superhero of the year if the plan succeeded! -Lasereth EDIT AHH!! My friend didn't log out when he left work. This really is Lasereth! __________________ What do you say to one last showdown? - Ocelot, Metal Gear Solid 3 The password is "Who are the Patriots?" and "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo." "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo." Gotcha. - The Colonel and Snake, Metal Gear Solid 3 Last edited by bltzkriegmcanon; 10-01-2004 at 08:32 AM..

10-01-2004, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Redgirl Addict Location: Native America	They are talking about at least making this guy pay for the cost of the police search. This guy is a teacher and he asked 2 students from the school where he teaches at to pose as the robbers. He told them it was just a joke. Some educator, huh? OK breeds the best! __________________ Thought for the day: Men are like fine wine. They start out as grapes, and it's up to the women to stomp the crap out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

10-01-2004, 11:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Uh-huh...I'm sure that she was real impressed. I'm thinking that they should've released his name, though. The sheer embarasment of it all, should be almost enough punishment for being such an idiot. __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

10-01-2004, 03:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
MikeyChalupa Squid Location: USS George Washington	Talk about a plan backfiring... -Mikey

10-01-2004, 06:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Carno Junkie	It wasn't the fire chief, it was the police chief.

10-01-2004, 07:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
MikeyChalupa Squid Location: USS George Washington	Those stories I've heard too. Unfortunately, that happens all too often, not just in Lanesboro, firefighters setting fires only to arrive on the scene and heroically put them out. Here's a link to FEMA's Fire Administration where you can view a report (3.5MB PDF) that discusses the problem of Firefighter Arson. There is a brief overview on the page for those who can't view the PDF or don't want to wait for the d/l. -Mikey

10-01-2004, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
water_boy1999 Fly em straight! Location: Above and Beyond	That's what you get for making decisions with the wrong head. __________________ Doh!!!! -Homer Simpson

10-05-2004, 07:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	for the past couple of years we actually have had about one home invasion here a month, durring the summer- its almost unheard of during the fall or winter- I live in columbia, MO, a college town , so its kinda stupid as all the homes hit have been low income or college apts. last one I heard of the guys kicked in the door- and took all the money at the house, a whopping $9- generally stupid, dangerous behavior... lucky the kids did not get shot..... __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

10-05-2004, 10:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
cjayemail Tilted Location: south florida	i need to do this with my girlfriend, would put me back in her favor __________________ never underestimate the predictability of stupidity

10-05-2004, 11:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Fate Crazy Location: Montreal	lol, All of that to impress a girl? Someones got time on their hands... why not take her out for supper, and a stroll on the beach. __________________ vB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is Off HTML code is Off