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OMG PD reviews the surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported by Greater Philadelphia 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 at nathana@patch.com with questions about this column.

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First Responders

Tredyffrin Township Honors Radnor First Responders Who Saved Boy From Drowning
Tredyffrin Police Honor Officer of the Year
Berwyn Firefighters Graduate
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News Next Door

Chesterbrook Resident Injured in Motorcycle Crash
Family Carjacked at Gunpoint from Radnor Business Monday, Police Say
Two Men in Vans Reported Watching Children in Wayne, Police Say
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Devon Horse Show and Country Fair

Heads Up: Hats Top Off the Horse Show
Street Parking Fines Doubled Since Last Show
Jumping Into the 2012 Devon Horse Show
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Memorial Day 2011

Viewfinder: Local Vets and Scouts Honor Fallen Soldiers
Upper Main Line Honors War Heroes
Decorated Devon World War II Vet is on a Modern Mission
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The Class of 2011

Fast Forward: CHS Class of 2011 Heads Out Into the World
Parting Words: CHS Seniors Deliver Commencement Speeches
Shining Moments: Conestoga Graduation 2011
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U.S. 422

DVRPC: Tolling ‘May Not Be the Best Option’ Right Now for Route 422
422: Could The Highway's Long and Winding Road Lead to Tolls?
Republicans Question 422 Toll Plans
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School's Out: Now What?

Cheap Trips: Looking for One Last Place to Visit Before School Starts? Here are Some Ideas
Summer Reading Prize Deadline Today
Free Concert Will Change the Way Your Kids Think About Violin Music
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That Championship Season: Conestoga 2011

Conestoga Boys are State Soccer Champs
The Truest Mark of a Championship Team
John Vogan: A Coach For All Seasons
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U.S. 202

Route 202 Traffic Pattern Change Starts This Weekend
Route 202 Lane Reductions Oct. 15, 17-21
Expect More Delays as Route 202 Work Continues South of Tredyffrin
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Op Ed: State Rep. Warren Kamp (R-PA 157)

Kampf Calls for Restraint after CT Shootings
Op Ed: State Stores vs. Privatization
We Must Balance the Budget Preserve Education
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Restaurant Review

Restaurant Roundup: The Paddock at Devon to Agiato
Restaurant Review: The Paddock at Devon
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Heatwave

Heat Advisory In Effect Until 10 Friday Night
Air Quality Alert Issued for Friday
Some Cool Ideas for Beating the Heat
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Home Guide

Home Comparison: Townhouses
Home Comparison: Homes with Sunrooms
Home Comparison: Finished Basement
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PA Puppy Mills

Puppy Mills: Going to the Dogs to Promote a Cause
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Dispatches/The Changing American Dream

Giving Paoli its Daily Bread
Meet John Smith, American Dreamer. (Yes, That's His Real Name).
Living The American Dream: What Does That Mean in T-E Today?
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Earthquake

Earthquake One Year On: Where Were You?
What To Do During an Earthquake
Tales of the Tremor: From Swaying Screens to 'I Thought the Plumbing Would Explode'
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Hurricane Irene

Op Ed: Chester County's Response to Irene
Road Update: What's Open and Still Closed
Trees Down All Over Town
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Back to School

Send Your Student Back to College with Patch
Catholic High School Students Return to Class
Archdiocese Catholic High School Teachers Strike Update
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9/11 Ten Years Later

9/11: Tredyffrin Remembers Fallen Heroes in Ceremony at Wilson Farm Park
Ten Years After 9/11: Are We Safer?
Where were you on 9/11? Congressman Jim Gerlach
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Taxing T/E: The Earned Income Tax

It's D-Day for the EIT
Even With an EIT, Lots of Red Ink Looms in T/E
T/E School Board Debate: Six Questions,One Glaring Omission
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Time Capsule

Time Capsule: Conestoga Then and Now
Time Capsule: Conestoga 55 Years After Graduation
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Dressage at Devon

Ballet on Four Legs Inspires Winners All Year Round
For Dressage at Devon Charity: No 'Can't' - Only 'Cantor'
Dressage: It's Not Exactly Clip-Clop Hip-Hop
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Election 2011: The Candidates

Candidates Who Missed the T/E School Board Debate Explain Their Decisions
Op Ed: Moving Tredyffrin in the Right Direction
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Halloween

Trick or Treat as You Wish in TT and Easttown
Trick or Treat Event Still on in Tredyffrin
Trick Or Treat Questions From a Curious Editor
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Patch Polls

Readers Choice Results: Best Park in TE
Readers' Choice: Best Place for St. Paddy
Readers' Choice: Family-Friendly Restaurants
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Holiday Guide 2011

Even More Options for New Year's Eve Fun
Home Comparison: Gingerbread Houses
'Flash Mob' Members on Singing Amid Produce
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2011: TE's Year in Pictures

TE 2011:TE Goes to the Dogs & Other Animals
On the Road:Stories Roll into TE in 2011
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TE Patch Campaign 2012

Kampf Launches 2012 Re-Election Campaign
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Patch 101: Get the Most out of YOUR Patch Site

Patch 101: How to Blog on TE Patch
Patch 101: Publicizing Your Event on TE Patch
Let Patch Help You Find Lost Pets: Patch 101
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St. Monica School

St. Monica's Kids Start a New Chapter
Article: Catholic Teachers an "Afterthought"
What's Next For St.Monica School's Teachers
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Trail Mix:The Long and Winding Road to November

PA Dems:Ready to 'State Up' for Middle Class
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Martin Luther King Day 2012

What's Closed for the MLK Holiday
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State of the Union 2012

State of the Union: U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach
State of the Union: U.S. Senator Bob Casey
State of the Union: U.S. Senator Pat Toomey
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Patch's Greatest Person

A Brutal Attack Moves a Community to Action
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Yang's Market

Courtroom Surprises Delay Yang Case Sentence
Mr. Yang's 'Other' Attacker Sentencing Tues.
Judge Overrules Mr. Yang's Request on Attack
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Go Green

Donate Old Towels, Help Pets in Need
20 Ways to Go Green in 2013
'Anything with a Plug' Recycling Event at the Willows
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The 2012 PA Primary

Results by Precinct: Easttown
Welch and Murphy Lose: PA Statewide Results
Results by Precinct: Tredyffrin
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OMG PD

OMG PD: $6,000 in Stolen Underwear
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Moms Talk

Babysitters Needed for Valentine’s Day
Breastfeeding: Not As Easy As It Looks
Should You Let Your Baby Cry It Out?
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Picture of the Week

Winner: Best Fall Foliage Picture
Vote: Best Fall Foliage Picture
Upload Fall Foliage Pictures, Win Prizes
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4th of July

More Photos From Berwyn's 4th of July Events
'Bombs Bursting in Air 'Over TT for July 4th
Easttown 4th of July Picnic and Parade
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Devon Prostitution Bust: From Courtyard to Court Room

Suspects Held For Trial in Prostitution Bust
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Patch 101

Post Your Yard Sale on Tredyffrin-Easttown Patch
Post Your Senior's College Destination: Patch 101
Patch 101: How to Post Announcements
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Philly Sports Chatter

By Dino Ciliberti
Roy Halladay's Philadelphia Phillies Days Dwindling
Philadelphia Eagles Score in NFL Draft
Draft Pick Huge Deal for Philadelphia Eagles
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Voter ID

Web Reacts To Voter ID Decision
Alternative Ballots: Voter ID Loophole For Seniors, Disabled?
Pa.’s Voter ID Law: What’s the Big Deal?
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TE Police Blotter

HVAC Units Lifted from Construction Site, Police Say
Masked Burglar Smashes Through Chuck E. Cheese's, Police Say
Driver with Marijuana Crosses Bridge in Overweight Truck, Police Say
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T/E Teachers Contract

Big Contract Change is No-Cost Union Victory
Both Sides Compromise in New T/E Teacher Pact
T/E School Board, Teachers Union OK Contract
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Presidential Election

5 Things To Know About Pa. Election Day
The Man Who Wins Lehigh Valley Will Win Pa.
Pennsylvania Election Results 2012
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Home Comparison

A $350k House in TE vs Markets Across the USA
Compare: 2,500 Sq Ft Homes in Tredyffrin-Easttown and Beyond
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Halloween

Sandy Doesn't Stop Halloween In TE
Springfield Trick or Treaters Hit the Streets
Find a Haunted Attraction Near You
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Hurricane Sandy

Special Sandy Relief Drive Friday Until Noon
Chesco Students Help Sandy Victims with Drive
Sandy Relief:Thousands of Items Donated
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Election Day 2012

Polls Open-Send Patch Your Polling Place Pics
Where Do I Vote in Springfield?
Del Chevy Polling Place Moved Today
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Thanksgiving

Your TE Patch Thanksgiving Guide
Side Dish Dilemma? Don't Panic, Just Act Fast
Thanksgiving Recipes: How to Cook Stuffing and Other Favorite Side Dishes
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TE's Best Gifts of the Year: 2012

The Most Generous TE Gift of 2012
Teen Robbers Change a TE Community Forever
Amazing 2012 TE Gift Even Surprised Givers
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Tredyffrin Home Invasion Kidnapping

Jewelry Home Invaders Victim Relives Horror
Jeweler Home Invasion Robbery Probe Gets Big Break
New Reward in Jeweler Home Invasion Case
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Openings and Closings

New Concept in Banking Opens in Gateway
30 Main Opens Monday in Former Black Sheep Spot
The New Binni & Flynn's: A Look Inside
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You By Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Phillies Pitcher Cole Hamels Delivers Education to Communities in Need
Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Faced?
Student With Autism Shines On Stage
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Patch's Garage

Sponsored by Pacifico Marple Ford Lincoln
A 'C'mon, Man!' For Toyota
Helix Motorsports, the Neighborhood Tuner
Please, No Driving Your Car in the Clouds
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Look Who Stopped By

State Librarian Talks Future of Libraries in Tredyffrin
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