Hall of Fame hockey player Wayne Gretzky once said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

It's one of my favorite quotes, but I just now learned that this is one of those times when that saying doesn't work. In fact, it's a perfect example of irony in action.

An Unexpected Arrest

Even though, you've got to hand it to Amber Gilbert, 36, from southern Illinois.

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You see, Gilbert was arrested for trespassing just recently by Metropolis Police. This wasn't her first run-in, either.

Gilbert has previously trespassed on the same residence more than once.

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During the arrest, the cops found a little something else on Gilberet's person, some methamphetamine.

Additional Charges Filed

Gilbert then looked at an additional charge on top of the already existing trespassing, methamphetamine possession.

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From there, Metropolis police processed Gilberet and released her with a notice to appear.

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A Bizarre Request

After agreeing, Gilbert made an unexpected request-she asked the police for her meth back. The police, of course, declined.

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The Irony of the Situation

Even though she failed and with good reason, Gretzky would appreciate the effort, even if it was an attempt to retrieve an illegal substance.

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