Modern Political history is filled with mayoral candidates who position themselves for victory in their bid for public office by getting arrested.  Marion Barry in Washington DC appears to have been one of the most prolific felons to use the approach.

(Via GWP) Missouri – A former alderman and current candidate for mayor in Pine Lawn was arrested Sunday night, after police say she created a disturbance inside a grocery store.

Nakisha Ford was charged with disorderly conduct and stealing after she allegedly became upset with a campaign ad posted inside a Pine Lawn Market, and began yelling at employees to remove it.

Authorities said Ford then ripped the campaign sign off the door and left the business.

Ford told News 4 she did not rip down the sign, but police officials said store surveillance cameras captured the entire disturbance.  (read more)

Last year Nakisha was arrested along with six others and charged with resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and interfering with an arrest.  Nakisha Ford’s son and relatives were also arrested last year for breaking into homes in the area.  (video)