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Man killed in fatal 2-car crash Wednesday night in Hilltown Township
A 36-year-old Lower Salford man was pronounced dead at the scene after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night at the intersection of Route 113 and Diamond Street in Hilltown Township, which closed roadways for more than three hours. Police released the name of the deceased as Robert Strohm, of Brookside Circle,...
3 people killed in multi-vehicle Hatboro, Pa. crash identified
Authorities have released the names of the three people killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Hatboro, Montgomery County.The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 in the area of County Line Road and Park Avenue.According to police, 31-year-old Joseph Snavely of Southampton was driving a Chevy Camaro westbound on County Line Road when the vehicle crossed into the eastbound lanes.That's when the Camaro struck a Nissan SUV, driven by 69-year-old Anne Swoyer of Hatboro.A Hyundai, which was behind the Nissan, was also involved in the crash.Snavely and Swoyer were pronounced dead at the scene.A passenger in Snavely's Camaro, 31-year-old Gabrielle Sims of Southampton, died at the hospital.Another passenger in the Camaro and the driver of the Hyundai were also taken to the hospital.
Grandmother, teacher among 3 killed in Montgomery County crash
A grandmother and teacher at a local Catholic School was among the three people killed in a multi-vehicle crash that also injured two others in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, last week. Léelo en español aquí. The crash occurred Friday, Aug. 23, at 6:35 p.m. in Hatboro. Police said Joseph...
Police Release ID of Victim of Fatal Bethlehem Pike Crash as Investigation Continues
Hatfield Township Police have released the identity of the motorcyclist that was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday night. First responders were dispatched to the intersection of Bethlehem Pike and Township Line Road just after 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 for a report of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries and entrapment. The crash involved a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle — operated by 21-year-old Bryce Fisher, of Sellersville — and a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, operated by a 66-year-old Souderton man, according to police.
Innocent bystander shot at Bucks Co. gentleman's club after trying to help stop fight: police
A 28-year-old man is in the hospital after a shooting at a Bucks County gentleman's club.Authorities say the alleged shooter -- identified as 27-year-old Pedro E. Rodriguez, of Trenton, New Jersey -- surrendered to police on Thursday afternoon.In addition to attempted homicide, Rodriguez is charged with two counts each of aggravated assault and simple assault, one count each of discharging a firearm into an occupied structure and possession of an instrument of crime, and 17 counts of recklessly endangering another person.Police responded to The Border Gentleman's Club, in the 400 block of Pennsylvania Ave. in Morrisville, around 1:15 a.m. on...
Bucks man admits to driving under the influence in fatal accident in Lower Gwynedd
A Bucks County man has pleaded guilty for driving under the influence of drugs when he caused a multi-vehicle accident in Lower Gwynedd Township that killed another man in February 2023. The accident, which occurred on Route 309, claimed the life of Brailyn German Reinoso. Daniel Joseph Selby, 33, of...
Mother and son dead, another person injured after fire in Ardmore, Pennsylvania
A fire in Ardmore, Pennsylvania left a mother and son dead and another woman injured.The blaze erupted around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of Greenfield Avenue.Firefighters arrived on the scene to find heavy flames coming from the second floor of the home. The fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes.Lower Merion Twp. fire officials say a woman in her 90s and her son, who is in his 60s, died in the blaze. They were both found in a back bedroom.The man was in the doorway and his mother was found still in her bed."It's a tough day for...
Mom Killed In Hatboro Crash Was Medical Technician, 31
"She not only was my best friend she was also a mother to a 4-year-old baby girl who now has to continue her life without her mommy," said a GoFundMe organized by Kaylee Graham of Northampton Township. "Gabrielle’s journey through life was marked by her compassion, humor, and unwavering loyalty...
Police: Man stole new car from Lansdale Library, drives to police station to ask for drugs back
A Hatfield man is accused of stealing a new Subaru Forester from the Lansdale Public Library parking lot, driving it to Hatfield Police Station to ask for his drugs back, and then driving to Target with the intent of stealing from the store, per Lansdale Police. Christopher Jordan Ganzel, 24,...
5 taken into custody after fights at Norristown-Upper Merion high school football game
A fight outside the Norristown Area High School's football stadium brought a game to a halt on Thursday afternoon.It happened during the annual "Battle of the Bridge" varsity football game between Norristown and players who attend the Upper Merion Area School District.According to a joint statement by the superintendents of both districts, there were no issues inside the football stadium, but during halftime, a "series of altercations" broke out in the parking lot along the 1900 block of Eagle Drive.Five juveniles were taken into custody. Police say they were all members of the Norristown Area High School District.West Norriton Police...
Asiyah Sara Mowatt-Mays Charged With Homicide By Vehicle
Asiyah Sara Mowatt-Mays, 18, was charged with homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, receiving stolen property and other charges related to the July 29 crash that killed a 15-year-old boy and injured two others, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Stenton and Evergreen Avenues in...
Montgomery Township man charged with DUI after careless driving, police said
Despite his mother and sister pleading with him not to, one Montgomery Township man got behind the wheel and opted to drive despite being intoxicated, according to police. According to reports, Eric Nessim, 42, of the 300 block of Ellison Drive, was seen on Aug. 14 at 12:23 a.m. driving a black Ford F-150 west on Welsh Road in Montgomery Township. Police followed the truck after witnessing, they said, Nessim turning right onto 202 from the left-turning lane. As police followed the driver, reports noted, the truck straddled over the center lane divider, accelerated quickly, and switched lanes frequently swerving.
Man who was warned three times not to harass victims at their house charged with felony trespassing, terroristic threats, police say
A Conshohocken man is charged with felony criminal trespassing and numerous misdemeanor charges by Perkasie Borough Police after allegedly threatening to fight and kill a Bucks County family on two occasions on the same day. Jude Thaddeus Dimidio, 28, of the 600 block of Wood Street, was also arraigned Aug....
Bucks County officers recognized for helping 7 children found living in squalor
Three law enforcement officers in Bucks County were recognized on Wednesday evening for their role in saving seven children found living in deplorable conditions last year."This is the perfect example of the lasting impact an officer can have on a person's life," said Paul Dickinson, the chief of the Pennridge Regional Police Department.In April 2023, Officers Mark Rosenfeld and Nick Windfelder, of Pennridge Regional Police, responded to a trespassing call at the Green Top Trailer Park in West Rockhill Township.When they arrived, they found two girls, ages 12 and 14."The two children we met originally were really thin, and they...
Man Shot in Head at Morrisville Club, in “Serious Condition”
A man was shot in the head at a Morrisville club early Thursday. According to multiple sources, police were dispatched to “The Border” club just after 1:10 a.m. finding a man with a gun shot wound to the head. The injured man was rushed to an area hospital...
Warning issued amid surge in mail theft, check washing incidents across Pennsylvania suburbs
Police are searching for the suspect or suspects who have been driving around in a Mercedes and stealing mail directly from mailboxes across multiple Pennsylvania neighborhoods. According to Solebury Township Police, they are searching for the person or people driving around in a black 2018-2022 Mercedes model C300 2matic with...
Crews work for hours to extinguish smoky industrial conveyor machine fire in Quakertown
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. - Fire officials say a large industrial conveyor machine caught fire in Quakertown Monday. Bucks County 911 sent fire companies to the area of California Road and Pumping Station Road shortly after 6 p.m. for reports of large amounts of smoke in the area, according to a Facebook post from the West End Fire Company.
After Four Decades of Mystery, John Doe Case Traced to Fort Washington
The remains of a John Doe have finally been identified after a decades long mystery. Authorities identified the remains of Fort Washington’s Nicolas Grubb four decades after discovering his body, reports Caitlin Rearden for 69News. The positive ID resolves a mystery that eluded local and federal authorities for years.
Norristown Woman Missing Since August 22
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating 27-year-old Maria Marcado, who has been missing since August 22, 2024. Marcado was last seen near the intersection of Pal and Elm streets, close to the Norristown Library. She was in the company of her boyfriend at the time of her disappearance.
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