The Rap Sheet: Strange-but-True Crime

(Sept. 24) -- Here's a rundown of some of the downright strangest crimes that we've seen this week. Just remember, accused criminals are innocent until proven guilty in court.

Baristas Charged in Sex Sting

Names: Five women, names not yet released
Ages: 18-24
Location: Everett, Wash.
Background: Detectives posing as customers at the Grab-n-Go Espresso say women were charging up to $80 to flash their skin as they mixed coffee drinks. Witnesses report that women exposed and touched their breasts and buttocks, engaging in a "whipped cream show." (Read More)
Charges: Prostitution and violation of adult entertainment ordinances
One More Lurid Detail: Suspects allegedly played a game called "basketball," in which customers threw wadded bills that women caught by stretching out their underwear.

Naked 91-Year-Old Thwarts Burglary

Name: Jose Pascual
Age: 26
Location: Lake Worth, Fla.
Background: Suspect climbed the backyard fence of home belonging to Robert Thompson. Thompson, 91, jumped out of bed stark naked, grab his .38-caliber revolver, and held him there until police arrived. (Read More)
Charge: Burglary
Purple Heart: Thompson, a WWII veteran, accidentally discharged his pistol when deputies pulled up to the house. A bullet fragment ricocheted into his right shin, causing minor injury. Given his state of undress, the situation could have been a lot worse.

Dad Tells Kid Cocaine Is Candy

Name: Shaheed Wright
Age: 25
Location: East Orange, N.J.
Background: Suspect allegedly hid baggies of cocaine in the pocket of his 4-year-old son's jacket, telling him it was just candy. The child proceeded to pass around the goodies in school. (Read More)
Charges: Endangering the welfare of a child, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and employing a juvenile in a narcotics scheme.
Consolation Prize: At least the suspect taught his child to share.

Most Wanted Sicko: Reward offered for person who wrapped a cat in duct tape
Shocking: Mississippi cops stun and handcuff errant emu
Even More Shocking: California cops Taser legless double-amputee
Kinky: Australian fined for simulating sex with a parking meter
Just Plain Gross: Florida woman pleads no contest to having sex with her German shepherd
A Bite Out of Crime: Italian police seize Mafia boss's pet crocodile
Hypocrisy Alert: Florida narc arrested for DUI
Deputized: Town trains garbage men to fight crime