18 Most Memorable Mug Shots of January 2016

This charming photo of CU Boulder student Merissa Hirneisen seen above is from her Facebook page. The portrait snapped after her arrest for allegedly trying to steal text books and then using a stun gun on security guards merits different adjectives — "memorable" among them. Look below to see the grabbiest, most...

By Michael Roberts

February 9, 2016

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This charming photo of CU Boulder student Merissa Hirneisen seen above is from her Facebook page.

The portrait snapped after her arrest for allegedly trying to steal text books and then using a stun gun on security guards merits different adjectives — "memorable" among them.

Look below to see the grabbiest, most distinctive booking photos we published in January.

Be sure to click on each person's name or the headline beneath the pics to connect with our original coverage — and get the rest of the story.

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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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