Dickson City man arrested for cell phone theft

Published: June 6, 2009

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Police: Man stole phone on display

SCRANTON - A Dickson City man was charged Thursday with retail theft and receiving stolen property for allegedly stealing a cell phone from a display counter at Sam's Club, 921 Viewmont Drive, police said.

David Malewich, 36, who was identified from surveillance video, admitted during an interview with Detective James Pappas that he stole the phone and later sold it for $50, police said. The phone had a value of $380.

He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge John Pesota and held in the Lackawanna County Prison on $10,000 bail, police said.

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4 posted comments

Jose, this is Obviously not his first offense, stealing a 380$ cell phone on your first offense will not get you thrown in jail at 10,000 bail.
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scubasteve,  06/08/09 04:46
Also before commenting Jose find out what prior convictions he has had before, you idiots honestly thing they will throw you in jail for stealing a 380$ phone for your first offense. find a day job Jose.
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Buck,  06/08/09 04:44
Jose,before saying a comment like that please realize when the bail is $10,000 they only have to pay 10% of it,which would be $1,000
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Ghost,  06/08/09 01:34
$10,000 bail for stealing a $380 cell phone. What a city!
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Jose,  06/06/09 08:52
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