Sunday, October 19, 2008

Scrap Metal Scam

Remember, this is the kind of thing that happens in occupied or destitute nations, 'murkns! You have ARRIVED, AmeriKa!!!

"Man pleads guilty to stealing bleachers

One of two men charged with stealing more than $11,000 worth of aluminum bleachers from the Spencer Fairgrounds and selling the metal as scrap for $378 has pled guilty. Eric Hokenson of Spencer pleaded guilty on Wednesday in Western Worcester District Court to larceny of property valued at more than $250 and trespassing. His one-year prison sentence was suspended for two years, meaning he will not spend time behind bars unless he violates terms of his probation. Police say Hokenson, 23, and Nicholas Thibert, 23, of Brookfield cut through a cemetery fence to get into the fairgrounds, where they unbolted and stole 45 sections of bleachers last month. Charges against Thibert are still pending (AP)."

Seems like a lot of work for very little money.