Bangor Township pawn-shop owner facing misdemeanors for allegedly running business improperly

A Bangor Township pawn-shop owner known for his advertising featuring a pet goat faces a pair of misdemeanor charges in connection with his business. Authorities allege Donald E. Stanley, 65, owner of Wheeler Dealer Pawn Shop and Stan’s Gold Mine Jewelry Store, 3865 Wilder Road, isn’t complying with laws regarding pawn shops. Stanley — known in ads as Stan the Gold Man — is charged with not having a license as a pawnbroker and not having a permit as a second-hand dealer. Each charge is punishable by up to three months in jail and/or a $100 fine. Stanley said Thursday he did not want to comment on the matter until the case is resolved. He and his goat are featured in television commercials for his business, which frequently run during episodes of the hit History Channel program “Pawn Stars.”

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