Niagara Falls Police responded to the 1800 block of Linwood Avenue around 5pm on September 1st after reports of a burglary in progress.
Upon arrival, officers observed multiple males in the backyard of the house and broken glass littering the entire porch. Officers advised all suspects not to move and to show their hands at which time a white male wearing all black grabbed both of his pants pockets and fled the scene running west down the alley.
After running for a short time the suspect suddenly stopped. Holding both sides of his pants the entire time so they would not fall down made running difficult.
As American Idol sensation General Larry Platt sang, "Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, Lookin' like a fool witcha pants on the ground."
Officers advised the suspect to get on his stomach and place his hands behind his back. The suspect did comply with the orders and was placed under arrest. While searching his pockets, officers found a large quantity of cash totaling $2,242. He also had several baggies containing suspected narcotics that were seized and sent for testing.
The male was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was charged with two counts of obstruction of governmental administration and resisting arrest - all A Misdemeanors. Additional charges for the narcotics will be brought after lab work is performed, which is standard practice.
No further information is available at this time.
Suspect Fleeing from Burglary Slowed by Pants Falling Down, Had $2,200 Cash and Drugs in Pockets