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No one is supposed to look all dolled up when it comes to mugshots. When people are arrested, they aren’t usually given the chance to get dressed or even put on a decent amount of makeup.

Because of this, people who don’t anticipate getting arrested usually look bad in mugshots. Some of them even appear creepy and scary in their pictures and these are the ones that are likely to go viral.

Among all of the mugshots that went viral, check out 58 of the most bizarre and creepiest shots below.

1. Wait, wait, wait

Did this guy go out that day EXPECTING to get arrested? Or was it just pure chance that he was wearing a shirt with his previous mugshot when he next tangled with the police?

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Somerset County Jail Source: Somerset County Jail

2. Seems about right

Once you land in jail, you’ve basically already made your first impression. But you still have the chance to make a more lasting one. For example, this guy fell asleep while holding his sign stating he was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

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Montgomery County Sheriff Source: Montgomery County Sheriff

3. Sure, just your friends

This doesn’t seem like the best shirt to wear if there is even the slightest chance you might get in trouble with the law. Judging by his expression, he may have been imbibing himself.

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Graves County Sheriff Source: Graves County Sheriff

4. Sir, there’s a curtain on your chin

Maybe this guy is trying to make up for the fact that there’s no hair on his head by plastering it all to his chin. Hope he didn’t get arrested on a full moon.

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Twitter Source: Twitter

5. He makes interesting style AND life choices

Maybe this guy was arrested in the middle of a haircut. I can’t imagine why else he would have only half his face shaved unless it’s a REALLY bad fashion statement.

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Twitter Source: Twitter

6. He commits crimes for AMERICA

Is it a surprise to any of us that this guy was arrested in Florida? We don’t know what his crime was, but I feel pretty confident guessing his thoughts on his country. Come to think of it, I can also guess his opinion of face tattoos.

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Miami Police Department Source: Miami Police Department

7. That’s quite the getup

Who doesn’t match their hair to their shirt these days? With that facial hair and the furry vest, I get the feeling this guy has an interesting story.

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Baldwin County Jail Source: Baldwin County Jail

8. What…is…happening?

Either this guy was caught huffing paint or he was arrested at a Halloween party while dressed as the tin man. Either way, he seems pretty stoked about it.

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Twitter Source: Twitter

9. That’s one reaction to getting arrested

I don’t know what is going on in this picture or what this woman was getting arrested for, but that expression is just…actually, I have no words beyond, “What the heck?”

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Twitter Source: Twitter

10. I’m curious about the hairnet

Sure, the first thing you notice about this guy is his teeth, but I also really want to know the story behind the hairnet. Does he work in a cafeteria? Is it to protect his curls while he sleeps? We may never know.

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Daytoa Beach Police Department Source: Daytoa Beach Police Department

11. Pippi Longstocking goes rogue

Isn’t it fun to live in a time when you can do your hair however you want as a way of expressing your creativity? Just don’t abuse it like this guy who decided to give himself some bizarre pigtails.

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Imgur Source: Imgur

12. A lot is going on here

I don’t know what to focus on first. The wild hair? The half-shaved head? The eyebrows? The lips? Every part leaves me with more questions.

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Imgur Source: Imgur

13. Sir, please stop singing for just one second

Apparently, this guy was arrested for suspicious behavior at a dollar store, which included creeping out female customers. So ..he’s got a lot going on.

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Ocala Police Department Source: Ocala Police Department

14. Wouldn’t want to share a cell with this guy

Do you want to immediately strike fear into the hearts of every person in prison? Make this terrifying face. It also helps if your hair is shaved like a clown’s.

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Florida DOJ Source: Florida DOJ

15. When you love doughnuts a little too much

To be honest, I don’t know what’s going on here, but it does kind of look like he has sprinkles all over his chin. Arrested for overly zealous cupcake eating?

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Florida DOJ Source: Florida DOJ

16. Crime: that combover

I don’t know what’s going on with his nose, but I do know that hairdo is a crime against humanity. Please, sir, put down the comb and walk away!

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Florida DOJ Source: Florida DOJ

17. They’ll have no trouble identifying him

This guy might be wearing a “mask” (sort of) but unfortunately, it doesn’t do much to protect his identity. If anything, it does the exact opposite. He’ll be easy to spot in a crowd.

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Florida DOJ Source: Florida DOJ

18. Um…

I have a lot of questions about what the heck is all over this guy’s face, but unfortunately, no answers are forthcoming. I’m just going to guess he was in costume because it’s the least disturbing option.

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Florida DOJ Source: Florida DOJ

19. Is she okay?

I get it, posing for a mugshot can be awkward. You might not know exactly what face to make. You might not want to smile, right? So, how about a pirate impression?

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Pinterest Source: Pinterest

20. I don’t think they do

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Twitter Source: Twitter

Speaking as a lady, I’m here to tell you: no, we do not. In fact, it’s kind of scary. You could pay for tattoo removal or just grow a real mustache over that thing.

21. A story as wild as that hair

This lady was arrested a few years back and gained attention for her crazy hair. Thankfully, she’s now turned her life around and works in law enforcement.

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Memphis Police Department Source: Memphis Police Department

22. That was kind of nice of them

Upon arriving in prison, this man told North Carolina police that he was hungry. So naturally, they made him a sandwich before taking his mugshot.

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Union County Sheriff's Office Source: Union County Sheriff's Office

23. It’s going to be hard to plead not guilty

This guy was arrested in West Virginia for huffing paint, which didn’t exactly come off in time for him to pose for his mugshot. I’d say that’s some pretty conclusive evidence unless he has a REALLY good explanation.

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The SMoking Gun Source: The SMoking Gun

24. How to save on a photographer

This lady was arrested at her wedding and opted not to remove her bridal gear before taking her mugshot. She did get to say her vows before the cops showed up, though.

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Jackson County Police Source: Jackson County Police

25. Oh, dear.

A lot is going on with this person from the jewelry to the makeup to the tattoos. But the really unsettling part is those black eyes, courtesy of some terrifying contacts or the horrific trend of tattooing the eyes.

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Lancaster County Sheriff's Department Source: Lancaster County Sheriff's Department

26. But …why?

This woman was arrested on charges of blocking traffic, chasing children, and threatening a police officer…all while wearing this cow costume. My only question is…um, why?

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Fox ovia Twenty-Two Words Source: Fox ovia Twenty-Two Words

27. When you get arrested in the middle of your haircut

This man couldn’t decide between a close-cropped style and some flowing, curly locks, so he decided to go for both styles in the weirdest way possible.

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IImgur Source: IImgur

28. Polly wants parole

No one knows the full story of why this guy insisted his pet macaw, Baby, appear with him in his mugshot. The only logical conclusion is that the bird was an accomplice.

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Washington County Sheriff's Office Source: Washington County Sheriff's Office

29. It’s Medusa!

This guy’s hair looks almost unreal, and we can’t help but notice that it looks like a bunch of little snakes. Percy Jackson, move over — we’ve found the heir of Medusa.

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Imgur Source: Imgur

30. When you forget your cover-up

Micah Musser was 18 when he was arrested on trespassing charges, but we somehow doubt that he did it on his own. His neck is absolutely covered with hickeys, and I’m assuming they’re not from a vacuum cleaner.

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WORB Source: WORB

31. You’re not improving your image…

Ronald Goines was charged with attempted murder in the first degree after allegedly shooting two men during an armed robbery. Goines decided to make this face during his mugshot. Bad decisions all around.

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Baltimore Police Department Source: Baltimore Police Department

32. A photo as crazy as his story

Riley Dee Lewis was charged with assault after he allegedly pursued several joggers with a large, sharp tool used for trimming trees. Lewis apparently decided this look would make him seem less crazy.

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Weber County Sheriff's Office Source: Weber County Sheriff's Office

33. When you can’t decide on a look

Meet Kevin Gibson, the man who’s gone viral twice for two distinct mugshots. Each one features a similar hairstyle, or rather two hairstyles, with half a beard and half a head of hair.

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Splash News Source: Splash News

34. His plan didn’t go well

Angelo Martinez’s mugshot looks absolutely brutal. His crime? Trying to jack a car, which unfortunately was filled with football players. They promptly beat him to a pulp and called the police.

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Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Source: Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office

35. Ma’am, please stop

Brandy Lerma was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated with an unsecured child in the car. Lerma decided to go with this face for her mugshot.

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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Source: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

36. Ma’am, you’re losing something

This woman was arrested after she got into an altercation with another person and reportedly poured hot grease on them. Unfortunately, she lost some eyelashes in the process.

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Hamilton County's Sheriff Department Source: Hamilton County's Sheriff Department

37. Holy cow

William Bottoms Jr. is serving time after being convicted of two murders in the second degree. But his appearance is so distinct, his lawyer asked the jury if it affected their decision.

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East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department Source: East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department

38. That’s an interesting choice

You’d think that when you were brought into jail, you would want to be on your best behavior. This guy doesn’t ascribe to that theory. Instead, he decided to be as creepy as possible.

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Toledo Police Department Source: Toledo Police Department

39. Pucker up, buttercup

Here’s one way to handle a mugshot — make a duck face and strike a dramatic pose. That’s one way to tell the cops that you have an attitude.

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Wickliffe Police Department Source: Wickliffe Police Department

40. She had solutions

This woman said her cell was cold, so while she waited to take her mugshot, she wrapped herself in toilet paper. That’s one way to handle it, I guess.

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Franklni Police Department Source: Franklni Police Department

41. Say what?

You’d think that after three arrests, posing for a mugshot wouldn’t come as such a surprise. But that wasn’t the case for Mailene Diaz who pulled this face after being arrested for trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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