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Teen fakes pregnancy to get out of speeding ticket

Associated Press

Posted on August 26, 2011 at 8:29 AM

Updated Friday, Aug 26 at 8:51 AM

POCATELLO -- Idaho State Police say a teen was arrested after she apparently tried to get out of a speeding ticket by pretending to be pregnant and in labor.

The Idaho State Journal reports that Sgt. Mike Winans pulled the juvenile over for speeding and swerving on Interstate 15 near Inkom Thursday morning.

Winans said the driver told him she was 34 weeks along and believed she was going into labor.

But Winans said the more he talked to the teen, the more it became apparent that she'd just stuffed something under her shirt.

He says the girl was charged with obstruction of an officer and inattentive driving, along with possession of tobacco by a minor and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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livinglife said on August 27, 2011 at 11:54 AM

" Idaho State Police say a teen was arrested" the very beginning first line does say she was arrested.

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bloodsurf69 said on August 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM

Andyblue555 the story doesn't say she was arrested. But I get your point.

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dreambeing said on August 27, 2011 at 5:12 AM

Put her in a pen with some unfed Pitt Bulls.

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chuckstr76 said on August 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM

Just tell the truth...its easier to remember later in life..

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bloodsurf69 said on August 26, 2011 at 11:55 AM

You can get out of a lot of trouble by simply telling the truth to the officer. Now in court, that's a different story.

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franky said on August 26, 2011 at 10:09 AM

andyblue555 - blah blah blah blah blah, blah blah. Time to move on from all this.

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seamikey said on August 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM

Kids these days...

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slappywag said on August 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM

underserf, I disagree about "telling the truth" being the best policy with the police in the case of a traffic violation. Why would you intentionally give up your 5th amendment rights? You are NOT obligated to say a word when pulled over for a ticket. You are only obligated to provide your license and proof of insurance. PERIOD. This girl is a moron. All you need to do is shut your trap, take your ticket, and leave. Deal with the ticket later. She was arrested because she couldn't shut her trap. Brilliant. You cannot trick a cop or beat a radio. I beat that into my kids heads all the time.

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andyblue555 said on August 26, 2011 at 9:33 AM

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Teen lies to get out of a ticket and she is arrested. 14 Seattle and King County cops lie on their reports and they keep their badges and are free to lie again putting thousands of convictions based on their reports in question. That's equal justice? Nope and its against federal law for police to be held at a lower standard than the rest of society. .

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underserf said on August 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM

Remember folks, it's ALWAYS better to tell the truth to the guy with the gun . I've spazzed out seriously more'n once. even dropped my front wheel onto the hood of an occupied LAPD cruiser after popping a wheelie on my 750 LTD & the cop laughed at my explanation (needed a new clutch cable) and cut me loose with a warning. Same thing happened ere too, 'cept I was flying down MLK @ 2 a.m. and THAT cop cut me loose wit a warning after noticing my speedo illumination was out. Don't lie, don't whine & behave yourself - most beat cops would rather be cruising around than dealing with YOU...

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