Man arrested for shooting his Lawn mower

[Galaxy]

The Associated Press: Angry man shoots lawn mower for not starting (http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5joJ5tgBOGOql7BD56dwDyIcxU0WgD9259RAG0)

Angry man shoots lawn mower for not starting

6 days ago

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee man was accused of shooting his lawn mower because it wouldn't start. Keith Walendowski, 56, was charged with felony possession of a short-barreled shotgun or rifle and misdemeanor disorderly conduct while armed.

According to the criminal complaint, Walendowski said he was angry because his Lawn Boy wouldn't start Wednesday morning. He told police quote, "I can do that, it's my lawn mower and my yard so I can shoot it if I want."

A woman who lives at Walendowski's house reported the incident. She said he was intoxicated.

Walendowski could face up to an $11,000 fine and six years and three months in prison if convicted.

A call to Walendowski's home went unanswered Friday morning.




The link has his mug shot as well.

[Ironhead]

According to the criminal complaint, Walendowski said he was angry because his Lawn Boy wouldn't start Wednesday morning. He told police quote, "I can do that, it's my lawn mower and my yard so I can shoot it if I want."


I agree. I am all for Darwinism.

[JPhillips]

I get this guy. The angriest I have ever been was when the lawnmower my father-in-law gave me leaked gas, cut like shit, and got jammed in the self-propel. One more problem probably would have led me to stop cussing and start shooting.

[Noop]

We need to have a board where we can post news stories and what not.

[Mrs. Schmidty]

A woman who lives at Walendowski's house reported the incident. She said he was intoxicated.



I bet he shoots her next for being a tattle-tail.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

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Shocking behavior from a gentleman such as he. My suggestion would be a push-mower, as my grandfather used. Economical and assists in staying in shape at the same time. Plus, you never have to worry about it starting!

[st.cronin]

When you say Wisconsin, you've said it all.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

When you say Wisconsin, you've said it all.

Word is that the Packers have offered him $20 to stay away from training camp.

[ageofquarrel]

Some clown in Sacramento was dragged into court
He shot his lawnmower
It disobeyed, it wouldn't start
Might makes right, it's the American way
They fined him $60 and sent him on his way

You know, some people don't take no shit
Maybe if they did they'd have half a brain left

[RendeR]

Last two lines killed the entire effect for me, sorry, no open mic night for you. We have better quality bad poets here.

[TCY Junkie]

He might of had trouble with the law and lawn mower before and order to put a breathalyzer on his lawn mower for safety reasons.

[SFL Cat]

Shooting your non-compliant lawn mower is a time-honored tradition here in the States.

[Apathetic Lurker]

Sad thing is I could go out to a bar, get drunk, drive drunk , kill pedestrian and get less than 6 years in the pokey.....

[MJ4H]

the pokey?

[RomaGoth]

the pokey?

jail

[molson]

I think we've all unleashed violence upon inanimate objects at one point or another. I just hope this guy kept his gun inside because that would just be tremendous if there some actual pre-meditation involved.

[RomaGoth]

I think we've all unleashed violence upon inanimate objects at one point or another. I just hope this guy kept his gun inside because that would just be tremendous if there some actual pre-meditation involved.

I have a friend who:


Became pissed at a Playstation controller and threw it across his living room.
He then proceeded to go to the kitchen, grab some scissors, and cut the controller's cord in numerous places.
He then jumped up and down repeatedly on top of said controller.True, a gun was not involved but there still some pre-meditation. Good stuff. :lol:

[Galaxy]

I have a friend who:


Became pissed at a Playstation controller and threw it across his living room.
He then proceeded to go to the kitchen, grab some scissors, and cut the controller's cord in numerous places.
He then jumped up and down repeatedly on top of said controller.True, a gun was not involved but there still some pre-meditation. Good stuff. :lol:

I think you need new friends.

[MrIllini]

It looks like the mower got to his hair before he killed it.

[SFL Cat]

^^^ The Self Defense Plea would be good in this case.

[MrDNA]

I like the Dead Kennedys, too.

[TCY Junkie]

I'm telling you there was a breathalyzer on it. He got drunk and noticed the grass was too damn high. If what happened next doesn't piss you off than your a better man than I. I feel the state definitely should have seen this coming.