Craigslist – Memphis Flyer

What the Fox?

A FOX-13 news story misleadingly slugged “Memphians Support, Criticize Ban On Hoodies” found reporter Greg Coy questioning Memphians about a piece of Oklahoma legislation that, if passed, would ban the public wearing of hooded sweatshirts in the Panhandle State. The segment produced exactly zero supporters, because it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that when hoodies are outlawed, only law-abiding citizens will have constitutionally protected hoodies made of guns. Duh.

News Trailer

December 28th was a dark day for Memphis, according to the lead story on the WMC-TV website, which trumped the tragic news, “Trailer Stolen in Shelby County.” It’s true. According to WMC, the trailer had been missing for a week already, but deputies of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office were on the lookout and armed with an understanding that the uniquely designed hand rails and ramp should make the trailer “easy to response,” whatever that means. Commenters on the story provided valuable insight with questions like, “Where’s the live crew?” and “Has an Amber Alert been issued yet?”

Neverending Elvis

File this one under “Ew!” As Elvis Presley’s birthday week is being celebrated in Memphis, your Fly Team would be remiss if we didn’t report that an Ohio man is still attempting to sell what he alleges to be a 49-year-old sample of the King’s pubic hair.

“All you Elvis collectors, lookie here. I have a real pubic hair from Elvis Presley plucked by my ex-wife Billie Jean Flurt from Elvis crotch in 1965. I hate to part with it. But it can be yours for Christmas for $5,000.00. Comes with letter of authenticity signed by Colonel Parker. I guarantee its real!”

Five men face up to 20 years in prison for purchasing video game consoles with counterfeit money.

The defendants include Deandre Wright, 24, Demetrius James, 20, Keartic Threatt, 20, Tauris White, 20, and Travis Raggs, 19.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Wright and James began manufacturing counterfeit Federal Reserve notes in early 2014. Upon completion, Wright, James, Threatt, White and Raggs targeted individuals selling PlayStations, Xboxes, and cell phones on Craigslist.

Once the defendants came across a seller that fit the bill, one of them would contact the person and arrange a location to meet and make an exchange. However, multiple victims were able to discover the money being used during exchanges was counterfeit. This led to the defendants becoming forceful and fleeing from meeting locations, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.

An investigation revealed the group defrauded approximately 50 victims, which included both teens and adults. The PlayStations and Xboxes were reportedly being sold to the defendants for between $200 and $400.

All five men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and pass counterfeit United States currency to individuals selling items on Craigslist. They each face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.