The waiting game for the evidence began after Michael Kuchinski, 35, of Binghamton, admitted swallowing the $1,000 ring after seeing it on a bedroom dresser Tuesday afternoon.

• 切南格县警署的一位警官宣布说，一位家具搬运工吞进一只钻戒妄图据为己有，警方发现后打算让“老天主持公道”。