12/11/09 – Del City, OK — C’mon, who hasn’t imagined themselves behind the wheel of an ambulance… whizzing through traffic with the strobe lights and siren blaring? Well, according to one Okie who lived the dream, its “a pretty good time.”

Meet Mindy Renee Jones, 28, of Cresent – aka, Ambulance Bandit!

According to police and published reports, Jones was a bit tipsy and was out looking for her boyfriend in the wee hours this morning. Eventually Jones was pulled over by Shawnee police for suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run. Jones was taken to an area hospital for a blood test to determine her blood alcohol content. While at the hospital Jones got a little antsy and just couldn’t resist taking an idling ambulance out for a spin.

Around 3:00 a.m. Jones was spotted driving the ambulance on I-40. Troopers followed Jones to a residence in Del City where she stopped in the yard and was arrested.

Before being taken to the Oklahoma County Jail, Jones told a reporter with KOCO News Channel 5 she “had the ambulance and had a pretty good time driving it.“

11/7/09 – Norman, OK — A man accused of providing a 12-year old neighbor with marijuana and alcohol is apparently on the run and the presiding judge is none-too-happy.

Originally reported by the OKRA News Blog June 29, 2007 – Gary Allen Campbell, 44, was arrested June 6, 2007 after police discovered a 12-year old neighbor in his apartment who was obviously intoxicated. The boy was transported to the hospital where it was discovered his blood alcohol level was .079.

According to police, the young boy told police that Campbell gave him KD Whiskey and hits of marijuana from a glass pipe.

Campbell was scheduled to appear before a Cleveland County judge on October 28, 2009 but was a no-show (Campbell’s third no-show in this case).

Judge Lucas apparently is not playing around and issued the following order, “bench warrant to be issued, NCIC all states, new bond set at $20,000, not to be lowered or reduced. Defendant to be brought before this judge within 24-hours of arrest.”

6/29/07 — Norman, OK – Ahh neighborly love… isn’t it great when your kids can trouble your neighbors for a cup of sugar, an extra hammer to hang a picture or even a few mixed drinks and some marijuana for your pre-teen son or daughter?

Meet neighbor of the year Gary Allen Campbell, 44, living on Brandywine Lane in Norman.

Seems on June 6th, a 12-year old neighbor boy was found in Campbell’s apartment by the boys mother. This, after her 9-year old child told her his brother was in Campbell’s residence consuming alcohol and marijuana.

The mother called police who located the boy and transported him to the hospital. According to court papers, the boys BAC was .079.

The boy allegedly told police he was given “KD whiskey” and smoked pot from a glass pipe provided by Campbell.

When investigators questioned Campbell, he admitted to giving the pre-teen three mixed drinks containing Kentucky Deluxe whiskey and Coke. Campbell denied providing the child with marijuana.

On the 13th, Campbell was charged with the felony crimes of furnishing alcohol to a minor and causing or encouraging a minor to commit a drug related crime.

Update: On 10/28/09 Campbell failed to appear in court and a warrant was issued for his arrest, and the judge in this case is not playing around, the official journal entry reads, “bench warrant to be issued, NCIC all states, new bond set at $20,000, not to be lowered or reduced. Defendant to be brought before the judge within 24-hours of arrest.”

6/18/07 — OKC, OK – Have you ever done something while liquored up at a party that just didn’t seem so smart the next day? Ever gone to jail for that not so smart idea?

Meet 19-year old Michael Anthony Collins.

Last Wednesday, at about 4am, police were called to an apartment complex at 5762 NW 16th in response to loud music coming from a party.

When police arrived they saw several people “laughing and talking on the balcony” of the apartment in question.

Officers report that as they got closer they witnessed Collins “with his shorts down to his knees, urinating off the balcony.”

Police claim they had to beat on the apartment door for “some time” before Collins’ roommate answered.

Collins was placed under arrest and taken to jail for public indecency.

5/21/07 — Norman, OK – According to court records, Nicholas Anthony Palmisano, 25, was making himself at home in the kitchen when police were summoned. Why? Seems Palmisano was not in his own kitchen. As a matter of fact, the woman living in the home told police she doesn’t even know Palmisano.

Reportedly, on the night of May 13th, Palmisano entered a partially opened garage door in the 1100 block of Caracara Dr. in Norman. Once inside, the resident saw Palmisano in her kitchen and called police.

When police arrived, they found Palmisano laying on the floor in the living room.

Palmisano appeared to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest.

On the 15th Palmisano was charged with entering a building with unlawful intent.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) identifies Palmisano as a senior in the Price College of Business.

Court papers and OU list Palmisano’s residence as the 200 block of East 31st in Edmond.

UPDATE: On 6/14/07 Palmisano pled guilty and was given 10-month deferred.

5/16/07 — Newalla, OK – Ever wonder why people seem hesitant to come to the aid of others in need? Well, a Newalla man is probably wishing he had hesitated before confronting a crash victim who may have had one too many.

According to court records, Rhonda Jean Green-Thomas, 41, was driving in the 17000 block of Valley View Rd. in Newalla when she lost control and crashed into a ditch.

The crash was witnessed by Kevin Rogers.

Rogers approached the scene and noticed Green appeared to be intoxicated. Fearing she was trying to leave the scene and drive away, Rogers seized Green’s keys and told her he was calling police.

Green apparently was going to have none of that as she promptly produced a pistol from her waistband.

Allegedly, Green fired at least one round at Rogers as he grabbed her arm.

As Rogers was walking back to his home, he reported that Green came up behind him an struck him in the head.

Rogers was able to flag down a passing firetruck. The firemen then detained Green until police arrived.

Police report that when they tried to speak to Green she became combative and would only yell “vulgarities” at them.

With the aid of a bomb sniffing dog, Green’s gun was found in a wooded area near the scene.

Last week, Green was charged with felony assault and battery with a deadly weapon and carrying a weapon while under the influence.

UPDATE: On 6/8/07 Green was sentenced to 10-years suspended.