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Armpits of America: Indiana Man Arrested for Driving Impaired in Power Wheels Jeep

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An odd incident unfolded in Vincennes, Indiana, as a 51-year-old man, identified as John McKee, was arrested for allegedly driving a Power Wheels Jeep while impaired. The case occurred on a Wednesday night and raised eyebrows in the community.

Indiana State Police reported that a trooper patrolling a street in Knox County spotted McKee behind the wheel of a Power Wheels Jeep. What made this sighting particularly alarming was the fact that the miniature vehicle had no lights or reflectors, making McKee almost invisible on the road.

 

 

The trooper promptly pulled him over and observed what appeared to be signs of impairment. Field sobriety tests administered on the scene further confirmed the trooper’s suspicions. Subsequently, McKee was taken to a local hospital, where tests confirmed his intoxication with methamphetamine and marijuana.

This arrest carried significant consequences for McKee, as he was charged with a felony for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) with a prior conviction. According to the Indiana State Police, this wasn’t his first run-in with the law for impaired driving.

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John McKee was arrested after driving a Power Wheels vehicle while impaired, according to Indiana State Police. (Indiana State Police)

Mattel’s Power Wheels Jeeps, designed as battery-powered, ride-on vehicles for children, are not intended for adult use. An owner’s manual for one of these toys specifies a weight capacity of 130 pounds and explicitly warns against using them at night or on roads shared with regular vehicles.

During this morning’s Toucher & Rich radio program, Fred, Rich and Jon Wallach highlight some of the funniest moments from the event. You can listen to the entire clip below.

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Armpits of America: Man nearly burned down home while trying to kill spiders with torch

A man from Altoona has been arrested after he called 911 to report a house fire that he allegedly started while attempting to get rid of spiders in his home. The incident occurred on Thursday night when emergency services responded to the call made by 42-year-old Joshua Jenkins.

  • According to the complaint, Jenkins was uncooperative with first responders and made it difficult for them to locate the actual fire. He admitted to using a propane torch to burn spiders and spider nests outside his house.

    During the incident, Jenkins allegedly tried to prevent firefighters from entering his home. Eventually, an officer had to physically guide him to the backyard. Jenkins told the police that he used the torch because he was tired of dealing with spiders and bugs. Investigators discovered burn marks on both the exterior and interior of the house. They also found the torch hidden in a toolbox, and the door to the attic was taped shut, emitting a strong smell of smoke when opened.

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    Joshua Jenkins (BCP)

  • Fire officials stated that if Jenkins hadn’t called 911, the house could have burned down and potentially caused damage to the neighboring commercial building. Jenkins is now facing charges of arson, risking a catastrophe, possession of an instrument of crime, tampering with evidence, and other related offenses.

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Nick Gemelli, the wizard behind the scenes at Toucher & Hardy and a maestro on 985thesportshub.com, kicked off his radio escapade back in 2007 as an intern for Toucher & Rich on WBCN. After navigating through WFNX and the Boston Phoenix, he made a triumphant return to the show in 2016. Hailing from Marshfield but currently holding it down in Tewksbury, Nick’s radio journey is as dynamic as his Twitter feed. Nick writes about what happens on the Toucher & Hardy Show and Boston area lifestyle content.

Nick Gemelli is a Producer for the Toucher and Rich program and contributor for 985thesportshub.com. you can follow Nick at @NickGemelli on Twitter.

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