What To Do If The Lawnmower Won't Start

Weekends here at our house typically bring the odious task of mowing the lawn. This fellow (not Mr. AOW) decided that the mower had better start — or else!

A Milwaukee man was accused of shooting his lawn mower because it wouldn't start. Keith Walendowski, 56, was charged with felony possession of a short-barreled shotgun or rifle and misdemeanor disorderly conduct while armed.

According to the criminal complaint, Walendowski said he was angry because his Lawn Boy wouldn't start Wednesday morning. He told police quote, "I can do that, it's my lawn mower and my yard so I can shoot it if I want."

Check out the legal penalty he's facing: an $11,000 fine and over six years in jail.

Pastorius has named Mr. Walendowski "IBA Man of the Year."