Strange news of the day…

Good morning, Netizens…

This Nov. 11, 2009 booking photo made available by the Hillsborough County, Fla. Sheriff’s Office shows Joshua Basso. Florida police say Basso, arrested for repeatedly calling 911 looking for sex, claimed it was the only number he could dial after running out of cell phone minutes. (AP Photo/Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office)

Florida police say he was arrested for repeatedly calling 911 looking for sex. Basso purportedly made sexual comments to the 911 dispatcher, asking if he could come to her house. Police state that the 911 operator hung up, but he called back four times.

Basso was arrested about 15 minutes later at his home late Wednesday and charged with making a false 911 call. Basso reportedly told officers that he didn’t think he would get in trouble for calling 911.

I think this probably qualifies for today’s strange news, but of course to Basso it might seem even more bizarre because he’s currently in jail, with no bond, no attorney and no cell phone. Maybe he’ll think next time before he solicits a 911 operator for sex, do you think?

Dave