OMG-PD: This Round's on the House...Burglar

Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.”

Opening a Can of … Well, You Know: This guy lost the Pepsi challenge, big time. Stephen Bumgardner, 53, of Freehold, reportedly decided it would be a at a uniformed Freehold police officer conducting an investigation at a local liquor store. The carbonated catapult cost Bumgardner $2,500 in bail and a stay at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution—where, presumably, he was not given change for the soda machine.

Creature of Criminal Habit: People celebrate anniversaries for all sorts of things, so why not your one-year release date from jail? Great idea—unless you celebrate by doing something that could land you back in the pokey.

Williamstown’s Clifton Curtis Thornton, 27, found himself on familiar ground last week when he was . Thornton reportedly took this creature of habit trait a step further by burglarizing several homes in the area over multiple days, wearing the same outfit, and reportedly even taking the time during one break-in to wave to the homeowner.

Ice Cream Caper: West Deptford Police report a woman had everything she needed for a wonderful ice cream party—except the decency to pay for it. Police arrested the unnamed woman as she tried to make off with a . No word on how she planned to eat all that ice cream before it melted without a massive brain freeze.

Shore to Show Up Here: Technically, this isn’t police news—yet. But call us Jersey Shore optimists that any home occupied by orange-hued reality “stars” Snooki (Nicole Polizzi) and J-Woww (Jenni Farley) will eventually produce an OMG-worthy police story. The duo recently moved into a Manchester home, , but the cynic in us agrees with our commenters: when the ratings go down, the shenanigans are sure to go up. We expect to see you soon, ladies. Love, OMGs from NJ PD.