Photos: Top 25 most memorable mug shots of May 2014

No, this isn't a human Etch A Sketch. It's Justin Lamb, who was recently arrested for allegedly dragging a police officer from a car -- and not, apparently, for the "FUCK COPS" tattoo on the back of his head. For obvious reasons, Lamb's mug shot was one of May's most...

By Michael Roberts

June 5, 2014

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No, this isn't a human Etch A Sketch. It's Justin Lamb, who was recently arrested for allegedly dragging a police officer from a car -- and not, apparently, for the "FUCK COPS" tattoo on the back of his head.

For obvious reasons, Lamb's mug shot was one of May's most memorable -- and there are plenty more below. Continue to see all 25 and be sure to click on the captions or links to check out our original coverage on each case.

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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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