Fifteen weirdest mug shots of 2012

Today, we begin our six-part roundup of 2012's most memorable mug shots, culled from our crime coverage throughout the year. And given what's happened in these parts over the past almost-twelve months, it's only appropriate that we're starting out with the weirdest images -- frequently with weird allegations to go...

By Michael Roberts

December 10, 2012

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Today, we begin our six-part roundup of 2012's most memorable mug shots, culled from our crime coverage throughout the year. And given what's happened in these parts over the past almost-twelve months, it's only appropriate that we're starting out with the weirdest images -- frequently with weird allegations to go along with them. Check them out below -- and be sure to click on the names or links to read our original coverage. Read more in "Carmen Tisch provoked to butt-rubbing, urinating by Clyfford Still painting" Read more in "Jon Christopher Baker's alleged child porn stash: 30,000 photos, 1,400 videos." Read more in "Eddie Fisher, OneRepublic drummer, pleads not guilty in episode with model Loni Rae." Continue to continue counting down our fifteen weirdest mug shots of 2012. Read more in "Datha Nation, alleged bank robber and AIDS infection threatener, busted in return to scene." Read more in "Derek Thor Apodaca's uncircumcised penis stars in Boulder Police report." Read more in "Barbara West, 73, accused of being getaway driver for burglary, leading police chase." Continue to continue counting down our fifteen weirdest mug shots of 2012. Read more in "Kuldip Nijjar: Eight years to life for penis-size-boasting sexual harassment." Read more in "Ronald Thomas allegedly made naked kids throw coins at each others' genitals." Read more in "Waldo Canyon fire: 37 burglaries, 28 car break-ins victimized evacuees." Continue to continue counting down our fifteen weirdest mug shots of 2012. Read more in "Colorado Springs Police bust of Steven Woods first under urban camping ban ordinance." Read more in " Crocs co-founder George Boedecker regrets 'batsh*t crazy' Taylor Swift-blaming DUI bust." Read more in "Richard Holman gets 48 years after giving hickeys and worse to ten-year-old boy." Continue to continue counting down our fifteen weirdest mug shots of 2012. Read more in "StandUp For Kids founder Richard Koca's child-sex-assault bust: Maybe more victims, cops fear." Read more in "Daniel Cooper, shmuck, seems pleased to have been busted for up to 100 burglaries." Read more in "Larry Gomez denies shooting at officers, says cops 'beat the dog sh*t out of me.'"

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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