A 21-year-old man in Iowa was arrested for hugging a police officer. He was inebriated and disturbing the peace and whatnot — basically what 21-year-olds in Iowa do, you know? — when he informed an officer that he looked like he “needed a hug.” Because men wearing badges and guns and big hitting stick-things look particularly huggable:

Police said a 21-year-old man was arrested on Saturday. According to police records, the man ran up to the officer and stuck out his arms.

The officer told him to “get away,” but the man didn’t take the hint and embraced the officer.

We like that they quoted that. Journalism, still alive:

When the officer told the man to put his hands behind his head, he refused. He was then handcuffed

It could be a lot worse, officer. You could be, like, assaulted with invisible, non-toxic gas in a threatening manner. Or, or… like, moderately annoyed by a large woman dressed as an adorable cow. It’s tough out there. XOXO.

Iowa man faces charges after hugging officer [Yahoo]