Kor37 9 Posted December 29, 2008 Man carrying over $70 chooses jail over $1.57 soda EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -Eau Claire police said a man accused of stealing a soda worth $1.57 chose to go to jail rather than pay up, even though he was carrying more than $70. Police responding to the report of a theft recently say the 27-year-old man appeared drunk. An employee told officers the man had taken a cup from the counter, filled it and began drinking. When employees told him he had to pay for the drink or leave, the man refused to do either. A police officer told the man he could pay $1.57 or go to jail, and the man chose jail. The officer handcuffed and searched him, finding the money in his pocket. The man was issued an ordinance citation for retail theft. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted December 29, 2008 And it never occurred to the arresting officer to charge him with public drunkenness, disturbing the peace, or loitering? I'm not sure who the stupid party is here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummy 0 Posted December 31, 2008 Wow. *shakes head* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites