Suspect Allegedly Ransomed Neighbor's Cat for $50

AP ^ | September 4, 2003 | AP

[Damocles]

Suspect Allegedly Ransomed Neighbor's Cat for $50

GILLETTE, WY-September 4, 2003 — Deryl Miles is accused of cat nabbing.

Miles, 55, allegedly kidnapped his neighbor's cat and held it hostage for $50 after the animal wandered into his yard.

He was arrested Tuesday on misdemeanor larceny charges for allegedly trapping the cat, named Brunswick, in a wooden shed behind his mobile home, according to court documents.

Surrounded by police, Miles called a local newspaper from his trailer and said "I've taken (the cat) legally because it was trespassing on my property."

Miles refused to release the cat, and was arrested after leading police on a brief chase around his yard, court documents stated.

The cat's owner, Leah Vader, said she called police after hearing her pet howling from the shed next door.

"You have the right to call animal control if you have an unwanted animal in your yard," she said. "You don't have the right to hold him for ransom."

burglar

[Damocles]

I'm trying to imagine this guy leading police on a "chase" through his yard...

[Viva Le Dissention]

misdemeanor larceny charges

At the common law, I think this guy would have a pretty good defense for larceny, since it requires an intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property.

Of course, there aren't too many states that still use the common law to prosecute criminals.

[toothless]

I think this might fit your ping list.

[BlueLancer]

Ahhhh... dighton?

Have you seen your cat lately?

[StatesEnemy]

[4mycountry]

Outrage!!

[Constitution Day]

The cat's owner, Leah Vader, said she called police after hearing her pet howling from the shed next door.

She could have summoned her father Darth and gotten better results, I bet. ;^)

[sonsofliberty2000]

Hold it or Garfield gets it?

Must not have been a Viking Kitty!

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[dighton]

Have you seen your cat lately?

dighton is not here. once again the jackbooted illuminati zionist masons beat him up and dragged him to the camps. never mind that. my regular breakfast is caviar and salmon. get over here and feed me.

-- dighton's cat.

[sonsofliberty2000]

"I find your ransom request amusing."

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[mhking]

Just damn.

If you want on the new list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...

[4mycountry]

Now THAT was bad. :)

[Zavien Doombringer]

Chase me!!! Come on, CHASE ME!!!!

[Spruce]

Hey! 50 bucks for p*ssy is cheap these days!

[Britton J Wingfield]

ping!

[Tijeras_Slim]

Good luck, pal.

[cateizgr8]

Good thing it wasn't Mr. Kitty or that guy would be in a world of hurt ;)