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A Look at the Day's Strangest Crimes

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Most criminals are just not-so-bright people on what is likely to become the worst day of their life. Here's a rundown of your daily loser for March, 2008.

March 20: Instead of Ring, Bride Gets Handcuffs

As my bride-to-be reminds me, you can plan, and plan and plan, and sometimes your wedding just doesn't turn out the way you envisioned.

March 19: Police Bust YouTube Showoffs

Police in Rialto, Calif., have arrested three men who appeared in the YouTube video "How to Scam Del Taco." The suspects, who police identified as gang members, could each face seven years in prison if convicted.

March 18: Prisoner Who Got Therapist Pregnant Sent to Jail

A British prisoner who got a therapist pregnant in a psychiatric unit was sent to jail as she went into labor.

March 17: 'Hello, 911? I Need a Wake-up Call'

A man in Ontario, Canada, was so worried about missing his court date he called 911 for a wake-up call. After being warned about abusing the emergency line, he called local police and again requested a wake-up call. The police soon learned the man's identity, and arrested him for an outstanding warrant.

March 16: Woman Hits Roommate With Frozen Pizza

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Extra cheese, to go, please: A woman in Destin, Fla., claims her roommate was so upset that she unplugged the freezer, that she whacked her in the head with a frozen pizza.

March 15: Great-Grandma Foils Purse Snatcher

An 83-year-old great-grandmother wasn't letting go when a man tried to run off with her bag.

March 14: Postman Steals Lingerie

Special delivery: A British postman was allegedly found wearing stolen women's lingerie after his bosses became suspicious of missing packages.

March 13: Man Solicits Teen, Gets Punched Out

A British man got more than he bargained for when he tried to proposition a teenage boy who punched the man and then made off with his car.

March 12: Cop Crashes Into Police Station, Charged With DUI

Sgt. Jeff Krepina now finds himself on the other side of the law. His blood-alcohol level was allegedly twice the legal limit when he slammed into his the building where he works.

March 11: Mary Ann from 'Gilligan's Island' Busted

Police are alleging that Mary Ann tokes Mary Jane.

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