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Just Wanna Be Like You

Rock singer John Ford Coley called the Suffolk County (N.Y.) District Attorney to complain that a man was impersonating him, and even performing in concerts as him. Bruce Stelzer, 45, was arrested and charged with petit larceny, criminal impersonation and a scheme to defraud. It was reported that Stelzer got the idea when customers at a karaoke bar told him his Coley singing impression was “extraordinary”. Meanwhile, a 12-year-old girl has been arrested by police in Lakewood, Colo. The girl allegedly dressed as a Girl Scout and sold snack items in several neighborhoods, but “Nobody got any candy or nuts,” said detective Jim Greer. The girl has been charged with criminal impersonation and theft. (UPI, Denver Post) ...Hey, cut her some slack: that first felony merit badge is a tough one to get.


Publication Date: 17 August 1997

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