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Headline to beat for best of the year: “Police search for Moron”

Yes, it's only January. But there's already a frontrunner in the Headline of the Year contest: 9News' "Police search for Moron." That's Joseph Moron, who the Aurora Police want on a pair of felony warrants. The post certainly suggests that he's earned his name -- and the APD confirms the...
By Michael RobertsJanuary 20, 2011
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Yes, it’s only January. But there’s already a frontrunner in the Headline of the Year contest: 9News‘ “Police search for Moron.”

That’s Joseph Moron, who the Aurora Police want on a pair of felony warrants. The post certainly suggests that he’s earned his name — and the APD confirms the spelling is correct. Betcha Bill Idiot, Manny Imbecile and Percival Creepazoid are plenty jealous.

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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.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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