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Janice · 02-26-2005, 05:42 PM

http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/..._id=1000817354

Man Buys Every Copy of Hometown Paper to Hide Drug Arrest

CHOWCHILLA, Calif.(AP) Jack William Pacheco came up with a plan to keep his neighbors from learning about his recent arrest on suspicion that he possessed methamphetamine -- he snapped up every copy of the local newspaper.

"I have a whole garage full of newspapers," Pacheco said, estimating he bought 500 to 600 copies on Wednesday from gas stations, convenience stores, and coin-operated news racks.

That afternoon, circulation officials at The Chowchilla News discovered there were no copies of the weekly paper for sale anywhere in the city. The paper prints 700 copies a week.

Five hundred additional copies were reprinted Wednesday night and were available Thursday at the newspaper's main office.

Pacheco was arrested Feb. 17 at his Chowchilla home, where authorities say they found methamphetamine, an allegation he denies.

"It's an embarrassment to my family," Pacheco said. "It's an embarrassment to me."

His story appeared on the paper's front page. Despite his efforts, the newspaper still made its way to about 550 home subscribers.

Pacheco said he'll use his hundreds of newspapers to clean his windows and train his new puppy.

Meanwhile, he was released after posting $5,000 bail and will appear in court March 21.

Copyright 2005 The Associated Press.

ABlairican Pie · 02-26-2005, 05:46 PM

I'll bet the local newspaper was happy to make a small fortune off this guy.

Janice · 02-26-2005, 05:57 PM

The ironic thing is, now the guy is national news.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-26-2005, 07:07 PM

lol

x3 Taylor x3 · 02-26-2005, 09:59 PM

what a waste of $.

Michael [hXc] · 02-27-2005, 12:17 AM

ya know, the guy bought all those copies to hide his appearance in the newspaper from everyone. does he know that he made it much worse by doing that because now many people know about it. some people

i feel bad for him

ABlairican Pie · 02-27-2005, 10:28 PM

I swear there's a screenplay in there somewhere in that story.

Fleet · 02-28-2005, 01:23 AM

But what about the Internet?
It would have been on there sooner or later- especially if that paper has a website, which it probably does.

Mr. Television · 02-28-2005, 01:27 AM

Thats funny.

Georgia's on my Mind · 03-01-2005, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webwarrior762004

Do you think the guy is really guilty of selling meth?

i think you are.

dandelion wine · 03-01-2005, 01:58 AM

Toooo freakin' crazy.

Superstar · 03-01-2005, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

The ironic thing is, now the guy is national news.

TJL · 03-01-2005, 05:44 AM

What a maroon.

02-26-2005, 05:42 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Man Buys Every Copy of Hometown Paper to Hide Drug Arrest http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/..._id=1000817354 Man Buys Every Copy of Hometown Paper to Hide Drug Arrest CHOWCHILLA, Calif.(AP) Jack William Pacheco came up with a plan to keep his neighbors from learning about his recent arrest on suspicion that he possessed methamphetamine -- he snapped up every copy of the local newspaper. "I have a whole garage full of newspapers," Pacheco said, estimating he bought 500 to 600 copies on Wednesday from gas stations, convenience stores, and coin-operated news racks. That afternoon, circulation officials at The Chowchilla News discovered there were no copies of the weekly paper for sale anywhere in the city. The paper prints 700 copies a week. Five hundred additional copies were reprinted Wednesday night and were available Thursday at the newspaper's main office. Pacheco was arrested Feb. 17 at his Chowchilla home, where authorities say they found methamphetamine, an allegation he denies. "It's an embarrassment to my family," Pacheco said. "It's an embarrassment to me." His story appeared on the paper's front page. Despite his efforts, the newspaper still made its way to about 550 home subscribers. Pacheco said he'll use his hundreds of newspapers to clean his windows and train his new puppy. Meanwhile, he was released after posting $5,000 bail and will appear in court March 21. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press.

02-26-2005, 05:46 PM	#2
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02-28-2005, 01:23 AM	#8
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02-28-2005, 01:27 AM	#9
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