Colorado Police Looking For Suspect Who Put Up Profane Traffic Signs
Police in Colorado are now looking for the suspect who put up profane traffic signs. Some find it hilarious, but the police are not finding it funny.
Someone has put up at least 4 profane traffic signs in Boulder, Colorado trying to get people to drive safer. Using profanity shows how serious they are about trying to get people to slow down. However, law enforcement says the person could be charged with criminal tampering if they’re found.
Who Put Up The Profane Traffic Signs In Boulder?
If you didn’t know any better, you’d think these signs were official. They look legit and you can’t tell that they don’t belong there. These aren’t some hand written signs on cardboard. The signs say different things including, “Get Off Your Damn Phone,” “Don’t Kill Any Kids Today,” and “Slow The F*** Down.” Personally, I think these would work better than traditional signs! I would definitely consider my speed if I saw signs like that. I would respect it. However, it seems like not everyone agrees–including law enforcement.
According to 9 News, transportation staff for the City of Boulder were dispatched out to the city streets to remove illegally posted traffic signs in at least four locations. The signs were first spotted this week. Boulder police commander Darren Fladung tells 9 News, “I’m guessing that it’s a concerned citizen that is kind of fed up with the behavior they’re seeing in their neighborhoods or other neighborhoods. So I definitely appreciate the gesture behind what they’re intending to do, but again, like I said, it is a crime and there’s other means people can take to try and let us know of these behaviors.” Sounds like these signs weren’t easy to remove either. Reports say the transportation department had to find a special tool to remove the signs from the posts they were attached to.
Boulder Police say they’re currently investigating the incident as criminal tampering and anyone with information on the matter is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 303-441-3333 and you are advised to reference case 24-12182. I think these signs are probably doing more good than they are harm, but I guess if it’s illegal it’s illegal. Hopefully they don’t punish the person responsible too harshly they’re just trying to help! Maybe they shouldn’t have sworn, I get that. What do you think? Should they be punished or should it be a simple slap on the wrist?
5 of the Craziest Cringeworthy Crimes Ever Committed
While committing crimes may seem black and white (you either broke the law or you didn’t), there are certainly some crimes that are dumber than others. Sometimes it’s the crime itself that’s wild, other times, it’s the people committing said crimes. These are 5 of the craziest, cringeworthy crimes ever committed.
Crimes can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone. However, it takes a very unique individual, a case study if you will, to commit some of these outrageously dumb crimes. Years ago, these criminals would have been featured on Spike TV or one of those America’s Dumbest Criminal shows. Today, I’m not sure if those shows are around…and I’m certain Spike TV isn’t around anymore. That’s a story for another time.
Someone being arrested. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Craziest Crimes
Crimes can happen for a number of reasons. They may happen out of necessity. They could also happen on accident. These crimes, however, do not fall into those categories. These crimes are different. None of these would accidentally happen. They also aren’t a matter of life or death. There’s no ethics quiz here, or any matters of ‘would you steal bread to support your family?’ These crimes, and criminals, aren’t straight up cringeworthy.
While all of these crimes are crazy and certainly cringeworthy, they also make for excellent conversation pieces. That’s why I’ve gone and found five examples of the wildest stories that Dave and Chuck the Freak have talked about and made a list highlighting the best of the best. Let’s be honest…what’s better than reading a story about one of the craziest crimes ever committed? Or, watching Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about some of the dumbest crimes ever committed? Personally, I’m going with the funny storytellers.
They add their own two cents and perspectives on these stories that nobody else could provide. Not even those talking heads on the dumbest criminal shows. Am I the only one who remembers those? I feel like they were a staple on TruTV or VH1, but now all I can find on TruTV is Impractical Jokers, which is awesome but…you get it. Let’s not delay! Here’s the list!
5 of the Dumbest Crimes Ever Committed