Man arrested for shooting his Lawn mower

Galaxy · 08-01-2008, 10:55 PM

The Associated Press: Angry man shoots lawn mower for not starting

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 · 08-01-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

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 · 08-01-2008, 10:59 PM

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 · 08-01-2008, 11:04 PM

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

Mrs. Schmidty · 08-01-2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy

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!!! · 08-02-2008, 10:44 AM

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 · 08-02-2008, 10:47 AM

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

M GO BLUE!!! · 08-02-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

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 · 08-02-2008, 12:30 PM

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 · 08-02-2008, 12:44 PM

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 · 08-02-2008, 01:13 PM

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 · 08-02-2008, 01:15 PM

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

Apathetic Lurker · 08-02-2008, 01:18 PM

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 · 08-02-2008, 01:57 PM

the pokey?

RomaGoth · 08-04-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ4H

the pokey?

jail

molson · 08-04-2008, 05:20 PM

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 · 08-04-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

Galaxy · 08-04-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RomaGoth

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.

I think you need new friends.

MrIllini · 08-04-2008, 05:55 PM

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

SFL Cat · 08-04-2008, 09:00 PM

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

MrDNA · 08-04-2008, 09:22 PM

I like the Dead Kennedys, too.

TCY Junkie · 08-04-2008, 10:06 PM

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.

08-01-2008, 10:59 PM	#3
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	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. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

08-01-2008, 11:04 PM	#4
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	We need to have a board where we can post news stories and what not. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

08-02-2008, 10:47 AM	#7
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	When you say Wisconsin, you've said it all. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

08-02-2008, 12:44 PM	#10
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Last two lines killed the entire effect for me, sorry, no open mic night for you. We have better quality bad poets here. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

08-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#11
TCY Junkie College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TX	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. __________________ I try to open things I probably have no chance of opening.

08-02-2008, 10:44 AM	#6
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	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!

08-02-2008, 12:30 PM	#9
ageofquarrel H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2004	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

08-02-2008, 01:15 PM	#12
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Shooting your non-compliant lawn mower is a time-honored tradition here in the States.

08-02-2008, 01:18 PM	#13
Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	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.....

08-02-2008, 01:57 PM	#14
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	the pokey?

08-04-2008, 05:20 PM	#16
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	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.

08-04-2008, 05:55 PM	#19
MrIllini High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where you live	It looks like the mower got to his hair before he killed it. __________________ if i said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?

08-04-2008, 09:00 PM	#20
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	^^^ The Self Defense Plea would be good in this case. Last edited by SFL Cat : 08-04-2008 at 09:01 PM.

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MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	I like the Dead Kennedys, too. __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba) Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

08-04-2008, 10:06 PM	#22
TCY Junkie College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TX	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. __________________ I try to open things I probably have no chance of opening. Last edited by TCY Junkie : 08-04-2008 at 10:07 PM.

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