Wisconsin Man Shoots at Alien_ A Wisconsin man was arrested last weekend following his claims of an “extraterrestrial” home invasion.  According to the "Baraboo News Republic," police were called to Jonathan Popple's home last Saturday after he shot a hole in his floor.  The 26-year-old told police he had been smoking marijuana all day and thought he saw an alien in his house.  Popple tried to shoot the uninvited guest, but just wound up doing damage to his home.  Authorities subsequently found an electronic scale, a cigarette roller, and four quarter-ounce packages of weed in Popple's room.  He was in Sauk County Circuit Court on Monday where he was charged with felony counts of possession of pot with intent to deliver and possessing a gun while intoxicated.

Motorist Arrested for Drunk Driving on Boardwalk_ A New York father is facing several years in prison for driving drunk down the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk.  The "New York Daily News" is reporting that Renato Bernal had six kids in his car when he allegedly drove 30 blocks down the Boardwalk early Tuesday morning.  The 41-year-old was stopped by police and found to have a blood-alcohol-content of point-one-two-two.  He reportedly told police, quote, "I was not driving anywhere near the Boardwalk," adding, quote, "I didn't have anything to drink."  New York's Leandra's Law states that it's a felony to drive while intoxicated with children in the vehicle.  Bernal is now facing up to seven years in prison if convicted.

China Hits New Low- Even For China_ A Chinese firm has been accused of exploiting Princess Diana's memory for marketing a new line of sexy lady's lingerie called "Diana" and that features a Princess Diana look-a-like in all the billboard and print advertisements. The ads have been splashed across billboards in shops and airports across southern China and feature the model posing in bra and panties. In one the "princess" is seen wearing a tiara and necklace as she plays a cello to entertain a young child. And adding fuel to the fire is the fact that all of these advertisements were unveiled on the anniversary of Diana's death-- August 31, 1997, and are accompanied by the slogan: "Feel the romance of British royalty, Diana underwear." But there may not be anything anyone can do about it. While in Britain there are restrictions on using images of royalty to promote goods and services, authorities are powerless to act against foreign firms.

Facebook Gets Juror Removed_ A judge removed a juror from a trial in suburban Detroit after the young woman wrote on Facebook that the defendant was guilty. The problem? The trial wasn't over. Hadley Jons, who lives near Detroit will be found in contempt when she returns to the Macomb County circuit court Thursday. When she had a day off from the trial and before the prosecution finished its case, she wrote on Facebook that it was "gonna be fun to tell the defendant they're guilty." Without Jons, the jury convicted Sheikh's client of a felony but couldn't agree on a separate misdemeanor charge.

Countries Different From Our Own_ Brazil's election is a laughing matter again, at least for now. Carlos Ayres Britto, vice president of the country's Supreme Court, recently suspended a rule banning TV and radio programs from poking fun at candidates in the country's upcoming elections. In 2009 the top court in Brazil added an amendment to the country's electoral law that prevents "any use of audio or video that in any way degrades or ridicules candidates (or) political parties." The amendment, which took effect in July, calls for fines of up to 100,000 reais ($57,000) for violations and as much as double that for repeat offenders.

Oregon Man Caught Mooning Cop_ An Oregon man is back behind bars after he failed to keep his pants on. KATU.com is reporting that an Oregon State Police trooper spotted Gregory Holzer standing in the eastbound lane of Highway 224 early last Sunday morning. As the officer approached, he noticed that the 22-year-old had his pants around his ankles and was mooning the patrol car. Holzer was allegedly intoxicated at the time, which is a violation of his parole. He was arrested for a probation violation and taken to the Clackamas County Jail.

Don't Bring Your Meth to Court_ A Washington state man who went to court to face a methamphetamine charge is in more trouble after authorities say he showed up with a bag of meth in his pants. The 33-year-old Bremerton man had to be booked and released from the Kitsap County Jail before Tuesday's court appearance in Port Orchard. That's standard procedure. The Kitsap Sun reports that a guard found a bag of meth in the man's pocket during a pat-down at the jail. Now he's facing a new felony drug possession charge.

Frankenstein Arrested at Toby Keith Concert_ A monster was on the loose during Toby Keith's concert last Saturday night. Cincinnati.com is reporting that Ohio resident Forrest Frankenstein Jr. was arrested after he told police he would kill them. Frankenstein reportedly approached a group of Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies and stated, quote, "If I had a knife I would stab you." Frankenstein was placed in a squad car, where he proceeded to kick out the vehicle's rear side window. He was then moved to another police cruiser where he proceeded to bang his head on the vehicle's partition until he injured himself. Frankenstein has been charged with vandalism, menacing, and disorderly conduct while intoxicated.

He Must Have Been In a Hurry_ A Florida man will probably wait for his bags the next time he travels. KeysNet.com is reporting that Bradley Jenkins was waiting for his belongings at the Key West International Airport last week when he decided to jump on the luggage carousel to try and retrieve his bags. Authorities arrested the 54-year-old when the carousel dropped him off on the tarmac. Monroe County Sheriff's Captain Don Hiller remarks, quote, "He seems to have taken advantage of all the booze on the plane." Jenkins -- who was traveling with his wife and two children -- was charged with trespassing. He is due back in court on September 29th.