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Petaluma woman finds stranger (Goldilocks) asleep on couch
Press Democrat ^ | 25 April 2015 | MARY CALLAHAN

Posted on 04/24/2015 9:29:36 AM PDT by rey

A Petaluma woman who had been asleep in her home was startled to find a stranger asleep on her couch when she got out of bed Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

The intruder, later identified as James Adams of Placerville, apparently had eaten some food, as well, after making himself at home in the Caulfield Lane abode, police said.

The resident discovered him at about 2 p.m., when she came downstairs and saw him sleeping on the sofa. She quickly ran back upstairs and locked herself in her bedroom, calling 911 and provoking an extensive response from police officers who surrounded the house, authorities said.

The woman remained on the phone with an emergency dispatcher, who, when instructed by police, cued her to flee the house, which caused the suspect to wake up and run out the back door, police said.

He kicked down two fence boards to escape her backyard but quickly encountered two police officers who handcuffed him after a brief scuffle in which they twice used a stun gun to overcome his resistance, authorities said.

Adams was taken to a local hospital to be medically cleared before being booked into the Sonoma County Jail.

Police said Adams, 44, has a history of arrests for being under the influence of drugs, possessing weapons, battery on a peace officer and other offenses in California and Oregon.

He was arrested Thursday for suspected burglary and resisting arrest, and was to be evaluated for possible drug use, police said.

Adams remained at the jail Thursday night with bail of $40,000, jail personnel said.


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KEYWORDS: goldilocks; homeintrusion; petaluma
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Goldilocks never had a rap sheet like this guy.
1 posted on 04/24/2015 9:29:36 AM PDT by rey
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For a minute there I thought it was Iron Man.
2 posted on 04/24/2015 9:30:53 AM PDT by 4yearlurker (No tagline today.)
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To: rey

Well Goldilocks should have been charged with trespassing, breaking and entering, and vandalism.


3 posted on 04/24/2015 9:32:00 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (True followers of Christ emulate Christ. True followers of Mohammed emulate Mohammed.)
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To: rey

This guy has a violent history. What if he’d have woken up with her standing there in the same room. Could have been a much darker ending.


4 posted on 04/24/2015 9:34:43 AM PDT by circlecity
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To: Blood of Tyrants

And theft...................


5 posted on 04/24/2015 9:35:42 AM PDT by Red Badger (Man builds a ship in a bottle. God builds a universe in the palm of His hand.............)
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To: rey

It's her fault for leaving the porridge unattended on the table.

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50g porridge oats
350ml milk or water, or a mixture of the two
Greek yogurt, thinned with a little milk and clear honey, to serve

Put the oats in a saucepan, pour in the milk or water and sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring from time to time and watching carefully that it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Or you can try this in a microwave. Mix the oats, milk or water and a pinch of salt in a large microwaveproof bowl, then microwave on High for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Leave to stand for 2 minutes before eating.

To serve. Pour into bowls, spoon yogurt on top and drizzle with honey.

6 posted on 04/24/2015 9:37:00 AM PDT by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
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Good point. When storage is not in your possession it should have a safety lock on it or be in a safe. Remember, never store the bowl of porridge and spoon together.


7 posted on 04/24/2015 9:39:15 AM PDT by rey
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To: Blood of Tyrants

I’d hate to be tried in a court run by bears.

They probably don’t do many plea bargains.

“Mr. Treadwell, the court finds you guilty on all counts!”


8 posted on 04/24/2015 9:43:03 AM PDT by TigersEye (STONE COLD ZOMBIE SCOURGE)
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That exact thing nearly happened to me back in the 80s. Fortunately I was the one who woke up first.

Went back to college at the end of Spring break before the dorms were opened so I stayed with a former roommate who had a condo/apartment in a row of about 30 identical condos. Lost track of him during a night of raucous partying so I made my way back to his place by myself. Found the right entrance went up a few stairs and turned left instead of turning right. Stepped into the living room in the dark and couldn't find my sleeping back and other stuff, so I just flopped down on the couch and fell asleep as I was. Next morning as the sun was coming up had to use the bathroom really badly, couldn't believe he had it all decorated with flowers and stuff but didn't think much of it. As I stepped out of the bathroom I glanced through the open door to his bedroom and there's a girl with long blond hair asleep under a pink satin comforter. Awareness starts to sink in as I hurry back to the living room and realize why my stuff isn't there. Grab my shoes and slip out the front door, closing it quietly, step back across into his apartment and then pass out again, this time on the right couch.

9 posted on 04/24/2015 9:43:57 AM PDT by ElkGroveDan (My tagline is in the shop.)
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To: rey

A good case for a firearm, security system, small but yappy dog. I can’t believe he rambled around in the house and never woke her up.


10 posted on 04/24/2015 9:45:49 AM PDT by PistolPaknMama
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Did you leave the seat up or down?


11 posted on 04/24/2015 9:48:22 AM PDT by TigersEye (STONE COLD ZOMBIE SCOURGE)
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When storage is not in your possession it should have a safety lock on it or be in a safe

Especially true for high-capacity supplies.

12 posted on 04/24/2015 9:54:29 AM PDT by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
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Did you leave the seat up or down?

As my wife used to tell her friends when we were first married, my mother trained me well. I was however in there for a long time after a night of eating drinking, and partying. No doubt that she would have noticed the -- er -- "odor" when she went in there later that morning.

13 posted on 04/24/2015 9:56:57 AM PDT by ElkGroveDan (My tagline is in the shop.)
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To: TigersEye

Mr. Treadwell, the court finds you...delicious.


14 posted on 04/24/2015 9:57:48 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: Pollster1

Or, leave out the salt, the sugar, the milk and the yogurt and make with chicken, turkey, or fish broth. Add canned pumpkin, cooked carrots, cooked sweet potatoes, any left over meat in your fridge, and serve to your dog. He will love you forever. Wait, he’ll love you forever anyway. But it’s fun and good for the dog.


15 posted on 04/24/2015 9:59:30 AM PDT by Mercat
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This happened to a friend of mine. She awoke to find a drunk woman asleep on her couch. The woman thought she was entering her parents house, she wasn’t there to rob my friend.


16 posted on 04/24/2015 10:01:34 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: Pollster1

Different strokes....

For my own personal taste, I’d modify that recipe slightly. Microwave that slop in a paper bowl. When finished, flush the slop down the drain and eat the paper bowl.

Very low on gagging down porridge, and yogurt would just make it worse. Blessings on those who DO actually enjoy it, though.


17 posted on 04/24/2015 10:07:54 AM PDT by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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The resident discovered him at about 2 p.m.

Must not work for a living, or is retired.

18 posted on 04/24/2015 10:09:14 AM PDT by zeugma ( The Clintons Could Find a Loophole in a Stop Sign)
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To: Ditter

I awoke to find a drunk woman in my house. Unfortunately I was married to her.


19 posted on 04/24/2015 10:10:22 AM PDT by rey
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To: Ditter

I made a bad mistake of reading a text on my cell phone a few years ago when going to the rest room in a fancy hotel. I wondered subconsciously why there were no urinals, only fancy louvered doors surrounding the commodes. Proceeded to make use of one, with door closed, of course.

A few minutes later, a couple of female voices enter, and I was no longer alone! I waited until they were gone, and made a hasty exit. No one at all noticed my mistake! I have never been so scared in my life!

Now, before I enter a rest room in a strange place, I always do a double take on the sign on the door. I hate all the cutsey and ambiguous figure signs, and prefer to see the letters MEN.


20 posted on 04/24/2015 10:14:15 AM PDT by The_Media_never_lie (The media must be defeated any way it can be done.)
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