D.A. Of The Day - 10.18

• WEIRD NEWS: Now That's Ba-a-a-a-a-d Traffic!Oct 17, 2018

  Drivers near Washington, D.C. found themselves on the horns of a dilemma Monday when a runaway goat planted himself in the middle of a busy street and refused to move.

  Cops got a number of calls about the critter, who settled in on Muncaster Mill Road in Germantown, Maryland and, true to his species, stubbornly held his ground. The goat, whose name is actually "Billy," was reunited with his owner by animal control officials who saw that he was chipped for identification.

  At least commuters had a good scape-goat to blame for being to work that day. (Washington Post)

• WEIRD NEWS: Naked Stunt Goes SwimminglyOct 17, 2018

  Toronto police plan to charge a man who decided to take a naked dip in the shark tank at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada.

  Shocked spectators watched in disbelief as the man, who's been identified as 37-year-old David Weaver, stripped off all his clothes and dove into the large lagoon that houses an assortment of marine animals -- including 17 sharks. He spent the next several minutes swimming around the tank and laughing as security guards ordered him to get out. At one point, he appeared to be climbing out but then did a backwards dive back in.

  Weaver eventually climbed out, put on his clothes and walked out of the the aquarium. Police later determined that he's the same man who's wanted in connection with an assault that occurred earlier that same evening outside of Medieval Times. The victim suffered serious injuries. Police say Weaver is on the run and they're hoping the public will help to find him. (CBC)  

  
  

  
  

• WEIRD NEWS: Nose Picked From PorchOct 17, 2018

  Police in Portland, Oregon are investigating a mysterious nose-job.

  A family called cops to report that a 50-pound plastic nose, which for some reason was displayed on their front porch, was picked up and carried away by thieves. Delia Albert, who owns the home and the nose, says it's a discarded prop from a photo shoot and her husband picked it out of the trash and brought it home. She says her young kids love it and are devastated that it's gone.

  The kids have been posting fliers around the neighborhood hoping someone will recognize the 50-pound nose. They're also offering all of their money as a reward -- a total of $6.27.