OMG PD: The Odd and Odder from Police Reports

The good news for readers is that the first item in our weird crime roundup is worth your effort to click. The bad news is that it's hard to top that first item. But we tried.

Six Homes Vandalized in Bayside, Most for the Second Time

Police are investigating a string of vandalism incidents spreading two weeks across Bayside where someone destroys potted plants, decorative yard lights and more.

Milwaukee Man Tells Police, 'Just Give Me the OWI'

Suspect smelled like alcohol and refused to take blood and breath tests after he was pulled over for driving an SUV with suspended registration.

Police Report: Vandals Brand Park Signs With Genitalia Drawings

Fox Point police discovered two signs at Indian Creek Park that were updated with a few profane, artistic creations.

Intoxicated Woman Says 'I'm Going to Fail This One' Before Breath Test

When Fox Point police pointed out she was driving on the wrong side of Port Washington Road, the woman said she thought it was OK because it was a one-way.

Police Report: A Pot Pullover in Fox Point

These two kept telling police there was nothing in the car, but officers found a couple of pipes, prescription bottle and a baggie with marijuana in it.

Waukesha Man Busted in Fox Point with Twice the Legal Alcohol Limit

He's now facing up to six months in prison and $1,100 in fines if convicted of his second OWI. He told police he'd only had four or five beers, but those were enough to help him fail his field sobriety tests.

Bayside Vandalism Spree Hits Pickup, Mailbox and Patio Furniture

It's unclear if all the events are related — and if an empty 30-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon somehow figures into the mix.

Police Report: Jimmy Choo Shoe Shell Game

A Fox Point woman thought she had sold her Jimmy Choo shoes to a reputable purchaser on eBay for $400, but when they were supposed to be returned, all she got back was an empty shoe box.

Police Report: Vandals Trash Town Club Pool

Someone tossed everything but the kitchen sink into the Fox Point Town Club pool Friday. Just like the vandalism at the Lion's Gates in Bayside, this isn't the first time this location has been victimized.

Bayside's Lion's Gate Vandal Is At It Again

Almost exactly one year ago, someone ripped out dozens of plants that were planted along the historical landmark at Lake Drive and Fairy Chasm Road. Early Friday morning, the plants were removed again and so far, no one know who's to blame.

Photo: Maple Dale Student Gets Ride Home with River Hills Police

No, he wasn't getting arrested. This sixth-grader's family bid the highest at the MDIH Bash for one of the top prizes, a ride home with a police officer.

OMG PD: The Odd and Odder from Police Reports

We've compiled the best ... er, worst ... of odd crime tidbits from around the Milwaukee suburbs.

Illinois Woman Tries to Make Drunken Pit Stop at Ogden Center

She admitted to police she stopped to relieve herself but officers could already smell the alcohol on her breath.

An Intoxicated 17-Year-Old Arrested for Underage Drinking After Dropping Some Expletives on Police

He could hardly stand outside the van and when officers stopped over to make sure things were OK, he had less than a friendly response for police.

Thiensvillian Cited for Absolute Sobriety After Insufficient Alphabet Performance

Officers noticed he didn't have his full vehicle lights on at 2:30 a.m. and when they asked him to recite the alphabet, he missed more than a couple of letters.

River Hills Man Tries to Steal Gas From Open Pantry

Police caught up with him at his home and escorted him back to the gas station to pay for the $20 of gas he ran off with.

Too Much Beer and Red Bull Leaves Man Lost in Fox Point, Looking for Waukesha

This 34-year-old Hartford man was arrested for his second OWI after having four or five beers and performing poorly on field sobriety tests.

OMG PD: The Odd and Odder from Police Reports

Excuses, excuses — all of which are bunk, law enforcement officials quickly learn.

House Explosion Put Consolidated Dispatch Center to the Test

The new state-of-the-art facility allowed dispatchers to quickly and easily communicate with fire personnel, police officers and each other to minimize response times and keep the community safe.

78-Year-Old Driver Misses Lake Drive Curve and Lands in The Shul Parking Lot

She didn't make the curve on Brown Deer Road as it turns into Lake Drive and took out a sign and some bushes before landing in The Shul parking lot.

Fox Point Man Faces Charges After Hitting Mequon House With SUV

Suspect ran his Chevrolet Suburban into a house after he and two friends spent the night drinking on a boat in downtown Milwaukee.

Fox Point Man Accused of Hitting Man in the Neck With a Machete

Suspect attacks a man who was at his house for a night of drinking after the victim gets upset with him for hitting his girlfriend.

Fidgety Cudahy Man Busted With Pot Tries to Literally Hide Behind Puerto Rican Flag

A 22-year-old Cudahy man was pulled over for a burned out taillight. When the officer tried to talk to the man, he pulled out a Puerto Rican flag and tried to hide his face.

iPhones Can Do a Lot ... Including Disappear from a Bathroom Counter in Minutes

In just a three-minute window, a man who had forgotten his cellphone on a bathroom counter at Best Buy in Fox Point lost the $550 phone and the $100 case.

Donation Boxes Busted at St. Eugene Congregation

Thief pried open both the west and east side collection boxes stealing any cash that was inside. A maintenance worker told police this isn't the first time this has happened.

OMG PD: The Odd and Odder from Police Reports

All men have wanted to be Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson or Steven Seagal at some point in their lives. Two individuals in Wauwatosa gave into the temptation.

15-Year-Old Boy Busted for Boosting Hair Dye from Sally's

This Milwaukee teen picked the wrong beauty store to steal from because he only made it a few blocks before Fox Point police caught up with him and found the stolen goods.

Honoring EMS Teams: More Than a Job, a Calling

As National EMS week comes to a close, we remember those who arrive on scene first to administer life-saving emergency medical attention and bridge the gap between the accident scene and the emergency room.

Man Plants Truck in Ditch by Fox Point Town Club

This 24-year-old snagged his third OWI after he drove his truck into a ditch near the railroad tracks behind the Fox Point Town Club Sunday. He told police he only had two beers.

Process Server Punched Out in Fox Point

A Fox Point resident refused to accept the papers that were coming his way so he grabbed the process server by the neck, repeatedly punched him in the face and kicked him in the groin.

25-Year-Old Mequon Man Arrested for OWI

After a search of his vehicle, police discovered nearly 15 beer bottle caps, but no beer bottles.

Man Faced 3rd OWI Charge After Driving Through Bayside With a Burned Out Headlight

Suspect was convicted of his second drunk driving offense less than three months ago and is now facing charges for his third offense on Wednesday.

Click it or Ticket Initiative Takes Off This Week for Fox Point, Bayside Police

Bayside Police Capt. Scott McConnell says the worst part of being an officer is notifying family a loved one has been killed and says in many cases, wearing a seatbelt may have saved their life.

OMG PD: The Odd and Odder From Police Reports

It just wouldn't be weird crime news without a peacock roaming around, now would it?

Mequon Man Facing 40 Years, $100K in Fines for Bayside Bank Robbery

Matthew Wick told police he made the decision to rob both M&I and US banks because he's fighting an Oxycodone addiction; he also faces additional felony charges in Ozaukee County for the M&I Bank robbery.

19-Year-Old Uses False Nicolet Papers to Fake Community Service Hours

A sharp-eyed clerk at the Fox Point Police Department caught the false name, wrong Nicolet logo and incorrect fax and phone number on the falsified document.

Thief Says, 'Oops' When Caught Stealing Alcohol From Calderone Club

A faulty lock allowed a thief to steal beer and wine from the back refrigerator at the Calderone Club in Fox Point. When an employee was about to leave, he would have chased him, but didn't want to drop the fresh pizzas he was carrying.

Mequon Man Facing Possible Armed Robbery Charges in Ozaukee and Milwaukee Counties

In Mequon, suspect Matthew Wick acted as if he was armed. In Bayside, he said he had a bomb and told police he "needed the money."

Several Pro-Scott Walker Signs Burned in Fox Point

Democratic Party of Wisconsin says this behavior is just simply wrong, but angry neighbor says, "You don't see Tom Barrett signs getting burned."