Coast Guard Thief / Drink Whiskey Then Clean Gun / Guidance Counselor Sex Scandal: Top Pa. Crime News

By JUSTIN HEINZE (Patch Staff)

There was plenty of weird, strange, bizarre, and disturbing crime news in the past week in Pennsylvania. Here’s a look at the top 10 countdown from Patch, for the week of August 17:

10. Bucks County Coast Guard Officer Sentenced To Jail For Stealing From Unit: Report

• The money he stole was meant to improve the Coast Guard’s capabilities along the Delaware River.

9. Alleged Baltimore Rapist, US Marshal Impersonator Arrested While Hiding In Delaware County: Report

• A man wanted in Baltimore for rape and impersonating a U.S. Marshal has been arrested in Delaware County.

8. Phoenixville Man Arrested For Selling Heroin To Man That Died From Overdose, Report Says

• The victim was found with a hypodermic needle at his feet and several text messages with “Mike” were found on his phone.

7. Malvern Prep Guidance Counselor Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student

• The staff member has been arrested for allegedly trying to seduce a student by way of “highly sexualized” text messages and emails.

6. Montgomery County Dog Killer Accused Of Brutal Animal Abuse: Report

• “There was blood everywhere,” the owner said. Rocky, a 6-year-old boxer, suffered the worst injuries on Christmas Eve.

5. Montgomery Twp. Stalker Released From Jail, Strikes Again: Report

He’s back.

4. Robber With Clown Mask, Orange Hair, Semi-Automatic Robs Kimberton Road Gas Station: Report

• The suspect’s face was never seen.

3. Towamencin Man Beats, Chokes Girlfriend Over Text, Claims He Shot Someone: Report

• The man later reportedly pointed the gun at his head and asked her, “is this what you want?”

2. $4k Worth Of Bras Stolen From Bucks County Victoria’s Secret: Cops

• That’s a lot of bras.

1. Norristown Man Drinks Half A Bottle Of Whiskey, Accidentally Shoots Himself: Report

• He was allegedly cleaning his revolver while he drank the whiskey.