Crime & Safety
Odd Crime from Eastern PA: Man Busted with 45 Fake Credit Cards
Check out these unusual police stories from around Eastern Pennsylvania.

Hot Theft: Everyone likes hot dogs, but two men apparently like them way more than you or I do. According to a report from Upper Saucon Patch, two men stole a hot dog warmer from a grocery store event in which shoppers were given free hot dogs. Get the full story here.
45 Fake Credit Cards: I knew a kid in college who signed up for a credit card with a fake name to get a free promotional blanket. He has nothing on this man from New York who, according to a report from Hellertown Patch, allegedly had more than 45 fake credit cards in his glove box when he was pulled over by police. Get the full report here.
He Must Have Really Had to Go: According to a report from Norristown Patch, a 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly peed into a Wawa trash can at 3 in the morning. Get the full story here.
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He Must Really Needed to See Joe: Imagine this: you are sitting at home and you hear someone knocking at the door. Thinking it a salesman, you let it go. A few minutes later, you get up and see a total stranger trying to crawl through your kitchen window.
That's exactly what happened to one Marple Township woman, according to this report from Marple-Newtown Patch. The unidentified man allegedly said he thought he was at his friend Joe's house. Considering that he felt comfortable climbing in through the window, he and Joe must be close. Read the full story here.
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About this column: OMG PD reviews the surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported by Eastern Pennsylvania Patch sites over the last week. All people mentioned in these stories are innocent until proven guilty. Charges and arrests do not indicate guilt. Reach out to Nate at nathana@patch.com with questions about this column.
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