Crime & Safety

OMG PD: Grand Theft Golf Cart

Check out these unusual crime stories from Greater Philly.

Rum-Runner: According to a story from Chestnut Hill Patch, a man was caught trying to walk out of an area liquor store without paying for her bottle of rum. It might have been an accident, accept for the fact that man reportedly fled the store after getting pinched. Read the full story here.

Fixing Under the Influence: According to a story from Marple-Newtown Patch, Police said they found one Maryland man trying to change one of his car’s tires under what looked to be an off-balance car jack on June 14. That might be a simple mistake under normal circumstances, but considering the DUI charge police gave the man, maybe not. Read the full story here.

Grand Theft Cart: According to a story from Haverford Patch, Frederick Haab, 53, of Gladwyne, was cited for public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief after police said he stole a golf cart at the U.S. Open, drove it through a crowded area and crashed it. 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 atnathana@patch.com with questions about this column.

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