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Angry Man Shoots
Lawn Mower for Not Starting
Friday, July 25, 2008
MILWAUKEE - 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.
Found at:
http://home.peoplepc.com/psp/newsstory.asp?cat=Strange&id=20080725/48894fc0_3ca6_15526200807251988864360
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