Crime & Safety

OMG PD: Pistachios, Punches and Petty Thefts

Check out these unusual police stories from around the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Honk and Bop: A beeping horn turned physical, according to a report from Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch this week, when police say a driver threw a sucker punch at the honker through the car window. Read the full story here. 

A Nutty Deal: According to a report from Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Patch, a man was dealing in the business of pistachios. He stole nearly $70 worth of nuts from CVS, according to police, and then sold them across the street with their labels still on. Read the full story here.

Was $1.55 Worth It?: A woman swiped $1.55 in merchandise from the Springfield Giant, according to police, before being stopped and issued a citation. 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 Philadelphia-area Patch sites over the past week. All people mentioned in these stories are innocent until proven guilty. Charges and arrests do not indicate guilt. Email nathana@patch.com with questions about this column.


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