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OMG PD: Drunken Woman Attempts to Bite Cop's Leg, Police Say

This week's stories include a drunken woman who tried to take a bite out of a crime-stopper, a man who was allegedly caught stealing a bicycle during a 'bait bike' sting, and a ghost hunter who stole thousands of dollars from a historical society.

Written by Keith Heffintrayer.

Woman Attempts to Bite Officer Following DUI Crash, Police Say:
 According to a report in theAbington Patch, a 48-year-old woman allegedly attempted to bite the leg of a police officer while in custody for a DUI-related crash.
The report also indicates that when the woman was initially stopped by police, she attempted to use the debunked "penny trick" to fool the breathalyzer.

Read the full story here.
'Bait Bike' Sting Nabs Blue Bell Man: According to a report in theAmbler Patch, a 28-year-old Blue Bell man was arrested in Avalon, NJ, after he allegedly attempted to steal a bicycle.

THe report adds that the man was one of five who were arrested in the "bait bike" sting operation.

Read the full story here.

Ghost Hunter Steals Nearly $2,500 from Preservation Society, Police Say: According to a report in the Norristown Patch, police are searching for a volunteer with the Pennsylvania Underground Paranormal Society who allegedly stole $2,500 from the Norristown Preservation Society.

According to the report, the money was to be used for multiple overnight ghost hunting stays at Norristown's historic Selma Mansion.

Read the full story here. 


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