Ohio Man Impersonated Police Officer To Score Discount At Denny’s

Did an Ohio man impersonate a police officer to score a discount at Denny's? That's what's being alleged...along with other details.

Oddly, people seem to impersonate police officers all the time. Maybe it's to get revenge, maybe for the power trip, or maybe it's to score a discount at Denny's. I feel like the last one isn't as popular as some of the others but that's what this story is about today. The incident started when the 32-year-old Ohio man impersonated an officer to get a discount at Denny's. Then, things only got worse as he reportedly paid with fake money. Now, he's facing charges of impersonating a cop and theft.

Honestly, I've never thought about pretending to be a police officer to score a discount at Denny's. I've never really had that moment where I found Denny's to be expensive. It's one of the cheapest options out there!

According to WTRF, police received a report that the suspect had ordered food at a Denny's on Belmont Avenue in Liberty Township, Ohio. Later, the employees would realize that the customer had paid with counterfeit money. WTRT reports that the 32-year-old suspect has been identified as Jermaine Young who they say asked about the law enforcement discount and then showed a detective badge from the Struthers Police Department.

That's when the employee reportedly gave the discount and then helped other customers and when she returned she found that Young and his group had left and left 2 $20 bills under his plate. Eventually, that money was determined to be fake. WTRF reports that a Liberty officer spoke with a Struthers officer who confirmed that Young does not work with them and should not have a badge.

Now, Young is facing charges of impersonating a police officer, criminal simulation, and theft. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. It's such a bold move to try to impersonate an officer! It's also an incredibly risky move. They don't seem to like when people do that and understandably so! It's definitely not going to help your case, especially when it's just one of the many things you've been charged with. All of this over some Denny's? It doesn't make sense! If you're going to use fake or counterfeit money you'd think you'd try it out at somewhere a little more expensive. This was no Grand Slam for Young.

While committing crimes may seem black and white (you either broke the law or you didn't), there are certainly some crimes that are dumber than others. Sometimes it's the crime itself that's wild, other times, it's the people committing said crimes. These are 5 of the craziest, cringeworthy crimes ever committed.

Crimes can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone. However, it takes a very unique individual, a case study if you will, to commit some of these outrageously dumb crimes. Years ago, these criminals would have been featured on Spike TV or one of those America's Dumbest Criminal shows. Today, I'm not sure if those shows are around...and I'm certain Spike TV isn't around anymore. That's a story for another time.

Crimes can happen for a number of reasons. They may happen out of necessity. They could also happen on accident. These crimes, however, do not fall into those categories. These crimes are different. None of these would accidentally happen. They also aren't a matter of life or death. There's no ethics quiz here, or any matters of 'would you steal bread to support your family?' These crimes, and criminals, aren't straight up cringeworthy.

While all of these crimes are crazy and certainly cringeworthy, they also make for excellent conversation pieces. That's why I've gone and found five examples of the wildest stories that Dave and Chuck the Freak have talked about and made a list highlighting the best of the best. Let's be honest...what's better than reading a story about one of the craziest crimes ever committed? Or, watching Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about some of the dumbest crimes ever committed? Personally, I'm going with the funny storytellers.

They add their own two cents and perspectives on these stories that nobody else could provide. Not even those talking heads on the dumbest criminal shows. Am I the only one who remembers those? I feel like they were a staple on TruTV or VH1, but now all I can find on TruTV is Impractical Jokers, which is awesome but...you get it. Let's not delay! Here's the list!

Dave & Chuck the Freak talk about a man in Wisconsin who was arrested after lighting his own car on fire and being found naked, covered in liquid soap near a lakae. He is supposedly a licensed psychotherapist, works with 'magic mushrooms' and is "pretty much an expert in magic."

Dave & Chuck the Freak hear about a new Amazon vendor scam involving glue guns and head-lamps, or a potential windfall if you're James.

Dave & Chuck the Freak talk about a man in Dearborn, Michigan who exposed himself to someone at a Burlington Coat Factory. They are very confused when they learn about their hours and huge social media following. Then, they try to figure out what they even sell there.

Dave & Chuck the Freak talk about a man in Las Vegas, Nevada who stripped nude and danced on the gaming tables before he was restrained and arrested. Vegas, baby...

Dave & Chuck the Freak talk about a man in Illinois who accidentally shot himself in the leg whilst dreaming of burglars breaking into his house. Living the proverbial dream isn't always what it seems...

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