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WFMY News 2 – Council Member Accused Of Taking $2 From Hurricane Katrina Fund:

Police in Ohio say Lakemore council member Gary Bennett took money from a Dunkin’ Donuts jar, set out to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Akron, OH — A local council member is charged with petty theft.

Police say surveillance video shows newly elected Lakemore council member Gary Bennett walking into a “Dunkin Donuts” in Akron.

While waiting for his order, he apparently grabs $2.

Although the donation cup wasn’t labeled, it was for employee tips that were then donated to a fund for hurricane victims.

Bennett told police he thought the cup was a “give a penny, take a penny” jar.

(Via Countdown.)

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