Weird News: Dad Charged With Menacing; Deer Menaces Eatery

As a local news organization, Patch covers stories of all kinds, from heartbreaking tragedies to inspiring tales of community brotherhood. But some stories are just plain weird. Here are some of the stranger headlines from the past seven days.

Parent Charged After Inappropriate Comment to Teacher

A Dinkelmeyer Elementary Schoolparent was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly made inappropriate comments about the school's principal during parent-teacher conferences.

Anthony Desena, 54, of North Bellmore was charged with of third-degree menacing, Nassau County Police said. Click here to read the full story.

Video: Man Wrestles Deer

Harbor Crab Company Restaurant and Marina in Patchogue has sent out additional security footage featuring the deer that burst through the restaurant's front window on Oct. 31, ripping upholstery and causing other interior damage before being captured by employees.

Watch a clip of the deer burst into the restaurant by clicking here.

As previously reported, Suffolk County police and town animal control officers released the deer after determining it was not hurt.

The restaurant announced that everything broken has been fixed and is in operation.

Here Come the 11/12/13 Weddings

Gaetan J. Pamphile will have no excuse if he forgets his wedding anniversary: he selected Tuesday for his wedding to Latasha Thomas because of the date's sequential numbers: 11/12/13. Click here to read this couple's story.

Wantagh High School Locked Down

Police searched Wantagh High School Friday morning after receiving a report that a student might have brought a gun to school.

Cops received the report at 9:12 a.m. after  a student reported to school officials that he overheard another student saying that somebody may have gone to school with a firearm, Nassau County police  police said. Click here to read the full story.