Sunday, May 5, 2013
This week's stories include a man who was robbed of his guns at gunpoint, a pair of fossils that were stolen from an exhibit, and a late night police chase with no headlights.
Robbers Steal Guns at Gunpoint: According to a report in the Perkioman Valley Patch, an Upper Hanover man was robbed of his guns at gunpoint at his home on Wednesday morning. The report states the two armed men stole a total of ten guns, including two pistols and eight long-guns. The men also reportedly stole his truck. Read the full story here. Fossil Theft Reported in Whitemarsh: According to a report in the Plymouth-Whitemarsh Patch, two fossils were stolen from a display table at the Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair. The stolen fossils were identified as ammonite and alaundrusen alum geode. Read the full story here. Man Leads Police on Chase After Crashing Into Bridge: According to a report in the Ambler Patch, a 46-year-…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
This week's stories include an alleged panhandler who can't take a hint, an allegedly drunken driver who police say pushed emergency personnel while they were rescuing her and a Norristown man who picked a bad place to sleep one off.
If at First You Don't Succeed: According to a report in the Pottstown Patch, a 22-year-old woman was cited three times in one day after she repeatedly panhandled for cigarettes outside of Redner's. The woman reportedly launched into profanity-laden tirades directed towards the store's manager as well as responding officers. When police declined the woman's request for money, she reportedly said that someone who "is working and making so much" should be able to give her money. Read the full story here. Woman Pushes Through Emergency Responders Trying to Rescue Her: According to a report in the Plymouth-Whitemarsh Patch, a 31-year old woman was charged with DUI after she crashed her vehicle and pushed through emergency personnel who were …
Saturday, March 23, 2013
This week's stories include a man who allegedly threw his weed at cops during a traffic stop and a Whitemarsh man who quickly went from a victim to arrestee.
Driver Throws Weed At Cops: According to a report in the Abington Patch, a 44-year-old man is facing drug charges after he allegedly threw a bag of marijuana at an officer during a traffic stop. When police asked the man what he did, he responded, "[Expletive], I can't believe I just threw weed at cops." The man also allegedly confessed to having "a little rock down [his] pants." Read the full story here. If You Can't Beat'em, Join'em: According to a report in the Plymouth-Whitemarsh Patch, a 19-year old man was hospitalized after his 61-year-old father assaulted him in their home. Police arrested the father a short time later. Roughly 12 hours later, after being released from the hospital, the 19-year-old son returned home and proceeded …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
This week's stories include a man who was caught with his pants down at the 19th Hole, an alleged thief who struck the same grocery store for the sixth time in two months and a corporate center with an itchy fire alarm trigger.
Montco Man Caught with his Pants Down: According to a report in the Abington Patch, a drunken 38-year-old man did not take kindly to having his personal time interrupted by police. Police allegedly caught the man masturbating in his vehicle in the parking lot of the 19th Hole Lounge. Upon ordering the man to put his pants on and exit the vehicle, the man reportedly put his vehicle in reverse, slammed on the gas and struck the police officer's vehicle. Read the full story here. Corporate Center Evactuated Again, This Time for Toast: According to a report in the Plymouth-Whitemarsh Patch, the Spring Mill Corporate Center was once again evacuated—this time, for a piece of toast. It's the third evacuation in less than a month, with the first …
Saturday, January 12, 2013
This week's stories include an elderly man who was questioned after joyriding a shopping cart, a suspect who stole a 16-year-old piece of wedding cake, a drunk driver who crashed their car into a liquor store and an Absolut peach.
Elderly Man Questioned After Joyriding Shopping Cart: According to a report in the Lower Providence Patch, an elderly man was questioned by police after he was observed riding a shopping cart on Trooper Road. The incident was initially reported as a "theft in progress" by Acme, but police later stated that they declined to arrest the suspect. Read the full story here. Click here to follow us on Facebook! Life Imitates Seinfeld: According to a report in the Perkiomen Valley Patch, a 16-year-old piece of wedding cake was amongst several items stolen from a vehicle in Skippack Township. The suspect(s) also stole two lighters and a "billfold cardholder" before fleeing the scene. Read the full story here. Drunk Driver Crashes Into State Store: …
Friday, December 7, 2012
Check out these unusual police stories from the Montgomery County area.
Drunk Daughter Pops Pops: According to a report on the Plymouth-Whitemarsh Patch, police were to dispatched to a home where they found an intoxicated 25-year-old woman repeatedly punching her father in the face. The police report lists the woman as being four inches shorter and fifteen pounds lighter than her father. Read the full story here. Bombs Away: According to a report on the Ambler Patch, a man strapped with a fake bomb entered and robbed a Giant Food Store during the late evening of December 4. The suspect received an undisclosed amount of money, before fleeing the scene on foot. Read the full story here. Loose Lips Sink Ships: According to a report on the Pottstown Patch, two men are facing multiple felonies for a planned …
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