Sunday, April 1, 2007

‘Way cute’ bassist arrested for disturbing the peace

Alex Myrvold, bassist for Los Angeles band The New Motherfuckers, was arrested Sunday morning for disturbing the peace when a busload of teenage girls recognized the popular pin-up.

Myrvold was walking on the 1300 block of N. Alvarado Street at about 10:45 a.m. when the incident began, Los Angeles Police Capt. Ed Parker said.

“We have witnesses who have confirmed that while the busload of young women was stopped at a red light, the suspect, Myrvold, was facing in their direction looking ‘way cute,’” Parker said. “Several of the young women used that exact phrase, ‘way cute.’”

After recognizing the bassist, the teenage girls began screaming in unison in what witnesses said were extremely high pitches.

“I was waiting at the red light, and out of nowhere I heard what sounded like a missile or a low-flying aircraft,” said Becky Anderson, 33, who was being treated by paramedics at the scene for a severe ear-bleed. “A few seconds later, my car windows began shattering. Then all hell broke loose.”

Despite the pandemonium – three dozen cars in the vicinity of the bus had windows shattered, causing several fender benders and large fires – Myrvold continued to entice the young women, Parker said.

“I don’t know how many times I have to repeat this. Myrvold would not stop being cute. Several witnesses have confirmed this fact,” Parker said. “We believe that the suspect was acting in this case with malice, as any concerned citizen whose behavior was causing such destruction would cease that behavior. Myrvold made no attempt to calm the teenage girls. He continued to be cute.”

At press time, Myrvold was being held in lieu of $10,000 bail at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Echo Park lock-up.

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1 comment:

half a 'rent said...

Oh my god, son. Don't panic, I will wire bail in the morning!!!! Mom