Crime & Safety

Weird Crime: Punch Your Boss, Steal in an Interview

Check out these unusual police stories from around Eastern Pennsylvania.

A Bad Review: There are a couple of ways to handle a bad review; one Home Depot vendor chose the physical route when he allegedly punched his boss in the face, according to a report from Upper Macungie Patch. Get the full story here.

Honest Drug Dealer: There really isn't much that can happen besides an arrest when an alleged drug dealer tells cops "I have drugs in my left pocket." Easton Patch has the full story.

That's Why You Don't Pick Up Hitchhikers: A Bethlehem resident probably thought they were doing a good deed when they picked up a hitchhiker, Turns out, not only did he turn into a getaway driver, he was threatened with a "metal object" and told to drive. The full story is on Bethlehem Patch. 

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That Makes for a Memorable Interview: When applying to a job, its a good idea to do something to make you memorable. One area woman did just that when she allegedly stole an interviewer's wallet during a job interview. Read the full story on Norristown Patch. 

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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