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marmar

(77,090 posts)
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:14 AM Dec 2013

Arkansas man 'Had To Pee' All Over Radio Shack Equipment: Cops


This might be the most publicity Radio Shack has had in years.

An Arkansas man who told police he just really had to pee found himself in cuffs after allegedly soaking a Radio Shack carpet and electronics in his urine.

Police arrested 65-year-old John Posey last Wednesday after the man allegedly unzipped. When an officer arrived, Posey appeared to have "bloodshot eyes, was unsteady on his feet, and smelled of intoxicants" according to a police report.

Posey first told police he was only shopping and denied urinating, despite the overwhelming smell, according to The Smoking Gun.

The man eventually confessed to urinating, telling the officer simply: "I had to pee bad." ......................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/09/john-posey-pee-radio-shack_n_4411956.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news




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Arkansas man 'Had To Pee' All Over Radio Shack Equipment: Cops (Original Post) marmar Dec 2013 OP
That's sad. Obviously the man needs rehab. In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #1
Couldn't be any worse than Gerard Depardieu, could it? Xyzse Dec 2013 #2
Silly man, Radio Shack hasn't catered to the Do It Yourself crowd for years Tom Ripley Dec 2013 #3
Was any of the equipment plugged in? Ptah Dec 2013 #4
No, but he almost got charged with battery pinboy3niner Dec 2013 #5

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
1. That's sad. Obviously the man needs rehab.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:31 AM
Dec 2013
Along with a damaged carpet, a Radio Shack employee pointed out multiple electronics that were urinated on, estimating more than $750 worth of damage.

Posey was charged with public intoxication and criminal mischief.



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