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Police Identify Victim of Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Schoolhouse Road
Franconia Township Police have released the identity of the teen killed in a single-vehicle crash on Schoolhouse Road earlier this week. Police were dispatched to the scene at 7:15 a.m. on June 26 for a report of a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Halteman Road. Arriving officers found that a Ford sedan had left the roadway and crashed into a tree.
WATCH: Vehicle Strikes Pumps at Sunoco in Lansdale
A blue BMW sedan sustained severe damage to nearly the entire vehicle after crashing into a dual-sided gas pump at the Sunoco at North Broad and East Third streets in Lansdale Tuesday night, according to reports from the scene. Furthermore, investigators at the scene told North Penn Now that the...
Woman wanted after allegedly pointing gun at police officer in Bucks County
Police in Falls Township, Bucks County, have issued an arrest warrant for a woman wanted for allegedly pointing a gun at an officer.Karen Stevens-Nunez, 46, is wanted for felony aggravated assault and for fleeing the scene, according to police.Stevens-Nunez is accused of pointing a semi-automatic handgun at an officer and then leading police on a chase.Officers say the suspect reached over 90 miles per hour while driving a blue Mitsubishi Hatchback.The incident first unfolded as the officer was conducting a well-being check on Saturday at the Fairless Hills Self Storage parking lot on South Oxford Valley Road.Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Warrington Police Stop a Man Allegedly Trying to Break into the Front Door of a House
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police intervened when a 33-year-old Ambler man was allegedly trying to break in the front door of a house in broad daylight. Police said that on June 27, Steven Joseph Delpopolo was on Tabatha Drive when he tried to break into the front door and front windows of a house. Witnesses said that Delpopolo appeared to give up and walk away, but he immediately went back to the house and tried to enter through the front door.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER When police arrived at about 6:30 p.m., they said they found Delpopolo acting erratically. He also appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Delpopolo was picked up by a family member and citation was filed for public drunkenness. Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Teenage girl shot, injured after fight ends with gunfire in Montgomery County
A teenage girl was shot and injured after a fight broke out in Pottstown, Montgomery County.It happened at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Myrtle Street in the Bright Hope Community.Officers say they responded to reports of a fight involving multiple teenage girls.According to police, shots were fired as a result of that dispute.When police arrived at the scene, officers found a 14-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest.She was treated at the scene and transported to a local trauma center. There is no word yet on her condition.Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the Pottstown Police Department at 610-970-6574.
2 injured in Monday evening motorcycle crash at Five Points
Two people were injured in a motorcycle crash at the Five Points intersection Monday evening and the accident remains under investigation. Montgomery Township Police said the 5:51 p.m. accident involved a red 2008 Toyota Prius and a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Police said the Toyota, driven by a 31-year-old woman from...
Sentence reduced by one year for man convicted of assaulting Pottstown man with metal pipe
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man saw his minimum prison term reduced by one year after a Montgomery County judge reconsidered the sentence she imposed last December after a jury convicted the man of charges he assaulted a Pottstown man with a metal pipe during a dispute in the borough.
Woman accused of attempting to dine-and-dash from Skippack pizza restaurant
A New Britain Township woman is accused of a dine-and-dash from a Skippack Township pizza restaurant, in an incident where her husband refused to pay the bill for her. Jennifer Anne Sames, 54, of the 200 block of Cornwall Drive, Chalfont, was charged last month by Pennsylvania State Police with misdemeanor theft of services by deception and disorderly conduct through unreasonable noise for the June 9 incident at Giuseppe’s Pizza, 3509 Skippack Pike, Cedars, police said.
WATCH: Fire in Hatfield woods Tuesday night burns near makeshift dirt bike course
A reported brush fire Tuesday night in Hatfield Township accelerated into a small fire in the woods off DIscovery Drive, which emergency crews had under control in under two hours. The fire was reported at 9:10 p.m. in the woods behind Advanced Glass and Metal at 185 Discovery Drive; the...
Police Release Details of Fatal Franconia Crash that Led to Homicide by Vehicle Charges for Hatfield Man
A Hatfield Township man has been arraigned on charges of homicide by vehicle while DUI and related offenses stemming from a fatal September crash in Franconia Township that killed 72-year-old Paula Ann Wilson, of Bethlehem. Logan Dierkes, 20, of the 1200 block of Alexander Drive, was arraigned Thursday afternoon on...
While awaiting trial on 5th DUI charge in Towamencin, man faces new charges after fleeing from police in Whitpain
A Collegeville man who is currently awaiting trial on his fifth set of DUI charges is facing new charges after he allegedly fled from police in Whitpain Township. Patrick Laverty, 46, has been charged with misdemeanor counts of fleeing or attempting to elude police and driving on a license suspended or revoked for DUI, along with summary counts of speeding and careless driving, in connection with the May 27 incident.
Woman charged with ID theft, using counterfeit license for attempting to withdraw thousands from credit union account
A 52-year-old woman with no fixed address faces felony charges of use of a counterfeit access device, forgery, and identity theft for using a fake driver’s license and the identity of a 65-year-old woman to attempt to access $2,000 from the victim’s credit union account. Montgomery Township Police...
Norristown man convicted of assaulting neighbor with baton or pipe
NORRISTOWN — A jury has convicted a Norristown man of beating a neighbor, reportedly with a baton or pipe, during a disturbance at the apartment building where they both resided. Steven Matthew Davis, 30, of the unit block of West Main Street, was convicted in Montgomery County Court of...
Ambler police remind public on curfew for minors
The Borough of Ambler Police Department recently issued a reminder that the borough has a curfew ordinance impacting those under 18 years of age. From the notice:. We would like to Remind parents and guardians that the Borough of Ambler has a curfew ordinance that the Police Department enforces. A minor, who is a person under the age of eighteen, may not remain in a public place and or vehicle without being accompanied by a parent or guardian or a person having legal custody of that minor during certain evening and early morning hours. The restricted hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day. On Friday night and Saturday night the curfew is 12 a.m. until 5 a.m. the following day. There are exceptions to the Curfew Ordinance for juveniles who are traveling to and from work during the restricted hours. If you have any further questions please see the Ambler Borough’s Website.
Norristown man draws prison term for robbery attempt outside borough store
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown man faces state prison time after he admitted to his role in the attempted robbery of a woman outside a borough convenience store. Shawn Wilson, 20, of the 1000 block of Sterigere Street, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to 15 to 54 months in a state correctional institution after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy to engage in robbery in connection with an April 2023 incident outside a borough business.
Philadelphia man enters not guilty pleas to homicide charges in Lower Merion slaying
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man pleaded not guilty to homicide charges and awaits his trial date in connection with the alleged gunshot slaying of another man along City Avenue in Lower Merion Township. Making is first appearance in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas this week, Tyreese D....
Central Bucks Regional PD adds 4 officers, 3 of them women
Four new officers recently joined the Central Bucks Regional Police Department, bringing the total number of “sworn personnel” to 28, officials said. Three of the new officers are women, making the number of females on the force six, or approximately 21% of the department. Officers Alicia Belli, Juliana...
Central Bucks Regional Police officers commended
When a military veteran had an episode of PTSD earlier this year in Doylestown Borough, it was three trained Central Bucks Regional Police Department members who came to the vet’s aid. Officer Dan Boyle, Corporal Sean Tropiano and Sergeant Jaclyn Riccio were recognized for their response at a June...
Man Who Robbed 2 Banks in 3 Days, 1 in Bensalem Sentenced to 15-Years in Prison
A Philadelphia man who robbed two banks in three days- one in Bensalem Township– was sentenced to serve 15 years in prison, federal authorities said Monday. Maurice Ray, 34, was sentenced Monday by United States District Court Judge Juan R. Sánchez to 180 months’ imprisonment, three years of supervised release, a $200 special assessment, and restitution of $2,147 for the December 2021 holdups.
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