rooster59 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Man who allegedly went to DC to kidnap Obamas' dog arrestedJESSICA GRESKO, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Officials in Washington say they've arrested a North Dakota man who allegedly traveled to the nation's capital to kidnap a dog belonging to President Barack Obama.D.C. Superior Court documents say Secret Service agents interviewed Scott D. Stockert of Dickinson, North Dakota, at a Washington hotel after receiving information that he was on his way to the capital to kidnap a "pet" owned by the first family. The first family has two Portuguese water dogs, Bo and Sunny. Officials arrested Stockert after finding weapons in his car.A court document says that Secret Service agents interviewed Stockert on Wednesday after they received information from a Secret Service office in Minnesota that Stockert "was on his way to Washington, D.C., to kidnap the pet that belongs to the first family." During the interview, agents asked Stockert whether he had access to any weapons, and Stockert acknowledged having two guns in his truck. Agents searched the truck and found a shotgun and rifle as well as a machete, a billy club and ammunition. The court document says Stockert was not a registered gun owner and that he was charged with violating District of Columbia laws on carrying a rifle or shotgun outside a home or business.According to court documents, Stockert told agents that he was "Jesus Christ" and that his parents were President John F. Kennedy and actress Marilyn Monroe and that he came to Washington to announce he was running for president. His attorney, Michael Madden, did not immediately return an emailed request for comment late Friday. His telephone voicemail was not accepting new messages.Online court records show Stockert was ordered released from custody Friday but must wear an ankle monitor.The first family's search for a dog to join them at the White House was widely publicized. On election night in 2008, then President-elect Obama said that his daughters, Sasha and Malia, had "earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House." Bo, a male Portuguese water dog, joined the family in 2009 and was a gift from then Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy. Sunny, a female Portuguese water dog, joined the family in 2013.The dogs have been a regular presence at White House events. Late last year, they accompanied first lady Michelle Obama to receive the White House Christmas Tree and to welcome children to the White House during a preview of the home's holiday decorations. The decorations included larger than life replicas of the two dogs. -- (c) Associated Press 2016-01-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 You can't make this stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob13 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Jesus, son of Marilyn and JFK. I'd vote for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Wondering if has anyone already bought the rights for a movie.. Edited January 9, 2016 by kotsak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianc66 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Barking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Sounds like a few guys i have met in bars in thailand..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 JC and the son of Marilyn and JFK. Obviously not a virgin birth then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usernames Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 His attorney, Michael Madden, did not immediately return an emailed request for comment late Friday. Because he was hiding in shame, afraid that family and friends would see he was so desperate he took clients like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingching Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) His attorney, Michael Madden, did not immediately return an emailed request for comment late Friday. Because he was hiding in shame, afraid that family and friends would see he was so desperate he took clients like this. Unless the defendant has already retained a lawyer, or has a particular attorney in mind, the Court will appoint an attorney. Since it would have been a smart idea to arrange for a lawyer beforehand, and it seems the Defendant is not too bright, we can safely assume Mr. Madden was appointed by the Court. The publicity he receives from this case will surely help more than hurt his business. Johnny Cochran did not too badly representing O.J. Simpson. Edited January 10, 2016 by chingching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I feel certain if the dog could leave the WhiteHouse undetected...they would be able to tract his cell and facebook communications... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshstiles Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 i wish he could have succeeded...maybe he will get elected or move to thailand and become a volunteer tourist police...we could use his kind here...we certainly dont have enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 An off-topic post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 This story has elements of a Disney cartoon and an Elton John tune. Curious as to how he showed up on the Secret Service radar in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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