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ICYMI: Norristown Man Sleeps in Strangers' Bed -- While They're In It -- Gets Probation

The man broke into the victims' home after a night of drinking, authorities said.

Editor’s note: this story was previously published in the Norristown Patch on September 15, 2014.

By ALISON SMITH

Norristown man has been sentenced to four years’ probation after pleading guilty to breaking into a home and climbing into bed -- right next to the couple who were already in it.

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Hank Williams, 28, had been drinking on Aug. 24, 2013, when he broke into the house on the 700 block of West Marshall Street, The Times Herald said. He climbed into a bed, and fell asleep -- next to the couple who were already sleeping in the bed, The Times Herald said.

Williams pleaded guilty Sept. 11 to one count of criminal trespass, The Times Herald said; as part of his plea deal, charges of disorderly conduct and marijuana possession were dismissed.

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In addition to the probation, Williams must stay away from the victims, The Times Herald said.

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