Fox News is reporting that a 71-year-old Albuquerque father says he fired a gun after his two adult sons refused to do their chores. Sammy Shannon calls it a form of discipline.

The official police report says the sons, ages 22 and 29, jumped Shannon Monday night after he hit one of them. They pinned him down until their mother ordered them to let him go. The father says he then decided to use his own brand of discipline on his sons and that’s when he got his gun.

Shannon admits he fired his .38, but says he didn’t aim it at his sons and would never actually shoot them. Shannon is out of jail on bond on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

My question is, “Why in the hell are two men who are 22 and 29 still living at home?” Okay, maybe the 22 year old but the 29 year old man? Kick him the hell out.

If both sons don’t leave now after their father, who is pretty old, fires a gun as a measure of discipline, they are pretty dumb. Likewise, if the father continues to allow them tobum off him after he spent time in jail, then he is pretty dumb as well.

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart recently came up with a brilliant idea to catch criminals that are wanted by the law. He set up a fake holiday cash ruse that led to the arrest of 230 suspects on warrants for forgery, aggravated battery and other crimes.

The suspects received invitations to take part in a survey to help retailers figure out the needs of holiday shoppers. Included was a “scratch off” card redeemable for at least $500 if they brought it along to the hotel where the survey would be conducted.

Those who showed up were taken into custody.

One of the fugitives arrived with marijuana in his pocket. Possession of cannabis was added to his list of charges.

Original story at Fox News.

Police say a Connecticut man impersonating a police officer picked the wrong person to pull over. The fake cop, Israel Gomez was arrested Tuesday after pulling over an off-duty Hartford police lieutenant. Apparently Gomez turned on flashing lights and used a siren and loudspeaker to coax police Lt. Ronald Bair off the road.

The real cop called for backup, and officers arrested Gomez and 20-year-old Esteban Cardona. Gomez is now charged with impersonating a police officer, reckless driving and improper use of red flashing lights. Cardona, who was driving another car involved in the bogus traffic stop, is charged with reckless driving.

The real question remains as to what were their intentions – looking to rob someone, playing a prank, or just really stupid.

Original story at The Chicago Tribune.