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How Did Officers Instantly Know This Drunk Driver Had A Fake I.D.?

There are many ways to spot a fake I.D. It could be made from a different material, it could shine differently in the light, or there could be a blatant…

A person getting a road side test. A man who was pulled over gave a fake I.D. saying he was 8 feet tall.

A man who was pulled over gave a fake I.D. saying he was 8 feet tall. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Joe Raedle/Getty Images

There are many ways to spot a fake I.D. It could be made from a different material, it could shine differently in the light, or there could be a blatant false fact on the fake I.D. Well, that's what happened to one guy in Iowa.

If you're going to use a fake I.D. it's probably best to use one that fits your description. That means you don't want yours to say you stand 8 feet tall. That's pretty obvious to prove wrong and will instantly point your I.D. out as a fake. Here's more on this trending story.

Fake I.D. Said Man Was 8 Feet Tall

I feel like it would be pretty noticeable to any officer if they had just pulled over what would be one of the tallest people on earth. That's easy to verify with the naked eye and you don't want to be in that situation. Unfortunately, that's what Joel Solorzano Villeda's fake I.D. read, according to The Smoking Gun.

A criminal complaint says that Villeda was pulled over for driving erratically on an Iowa road in Rock Rapids and then provided officers with an I.D. that stated he stood 8 feet tall. Clearly, that was not the case.

During the stop, Villeda showed several signs of being intoxicated, had an open can of beer in his vehicle, and possessed methamphetamine, per The Smoking Gun. His breath test revealed his B.A.C. was over the legal limit. That's when he reportedly handed over his Minnesota I.D. claiming he was 8 feet tall. It's hard to pass for 8 feet when you only stand 5'8", per The Smoking Gun.

Villeda was arrested on several charges including narcotics possession, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and providing officers with false identification. He has a hearing later in May. You can check out his mugshot below.

Joel Solorzano Villeda mugshotLyon County Sheriff's Office

Joel Solorzano Villeda mugshot (via Lyon County Sheriff's Office)

5 of the Craziest Cringeworthy Crimes Ever Committed

While committing crimes may seem black and white (you either broke the law or you didn't), there are certainly some crimes that are dumber than others. Sometimes it's the crime itself that's wild, other times, it's the people committing said crimes. These are 5 of the craziest, cringeworthy crimes ever committed.

Crimes can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone. However, it takes a very unique individual, a case study if you will, to commit some of these outrageously dumb crimes. Years ago, these criminals would have been featured on Spike TV or one of those America's Dumbest Criminal shows. Today, I'm not sure if those shows are around...and I'm certain Spike TV isn't around anymore. That's a story for another time.

Arrested Crime

Someone being arrested. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Craziest Crimes

Crimes can happen for a number of reasons. They may happen out of necessity. They could also happen on accident. These crimes, however, do not fall into those categories. These crimes are different. None of these would accidentally happen. They also aren't a matter of life or death. There's no ethics quiz here, or any matters of 'would you steal bread to support your family?' These crimes, and criminals, aren't straight up cringeworthy.

While all of these crimes are crazy and certainly cringeworthy, they also make for excellent conversation pieces. That's why I've gone and found five examples of the wildest stories that Dave and Chuck the Freak have talked about and made a list highlighting the best of the best. Let's be honest...what's better than reading a story about one of the craziest crimes ever committed? Or, watching Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about some of the dumbest crimes ever committed? Personally, I'm going with the funny storytellers.

They add their own two cents and perspectives on these stories that nobody else could provide. Not even those talking heads on the dumbest criminal shows. Am I the only one who remembers those? I feel like they were a staple on TruTV or VH1, but now all I can find on TruTV is Impractical Jokers, which is awesome but...you get it. Let's not delay! Here's the list!

5 of the Dumbest Crimes Ever Committed

Nude Dude on Shrooms

Dave & Chuck the Freak talk about a man in Wisconsin who was arrested after lighting his own car on fire and being found naked, covered in liquid soap near a lakae. He is supposedly a licensed psychotherapist, works with 'magic mushrooms' and is "pretty much an expert in magic."

Delivery Scams

Dave & Chuck the Freak hear about a new Amazon vendor scam involving glue guns and head-lamps, or a potential windfall if you're James.

Burlington Pervert Factory?

Dave & Chuck the Freak talk about a man in Dearborn, Michigan who exposed himself to someone at a Burlington Coat Factory. They are very confused when they learn about their hours and huge social media following. Then, they try to figure out what they even sell there.

Nude In Vegas

Dave & Chuck the Freak talk about a man in Las Vegas, Nevada who stripped nude and danced on the gaming tables before he was restrained and arrested. Vegas, baby...

Dream Shooter

Dave & Chuck the Freak talk about a man in Illinois who accidentally shot himself in the leg whilst dreaming of burglars breaking into his house. Living the proverbial dream isn't always what it seems...

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Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.