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Montco man accused of killing hospital roommate over an altercation involving books
A hospital patient in Montgomery County is facing charges after authorities say he killed another patient over an altercation involving books.Officers responded to the Norristown State Hospital around 9:45 p.m. Sunday.The suspect, 34-year-old Kyle Samuels-Robey, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Jacob Gonzalez.According to court documents, Samuels-Robey told hospital staffers that he "beat up" and "choked out" the victim because he had thrown his books.Both the victim and suspect were observed lying in their hospital beds at 9:30 p.m.Minutes later, Samuels-Robey reportedly left his room to ask for ice for his hand. He then told staffers about the bedside assault, court documents allege.Gonzalez was found slumped over his bed, unresponsive and later pronounced dead.An autopsy determined his cause of death to be asphyxiation due to neck compression.Samuels-Robey is being held without bail.A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 25 at 10 a.m.
Norristown man sent to prison on gun and drug charges
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown man was sentenced to prison on gun and drug charges in connection with his fentanyl trafficking activities in the Norristown area. Cadero T. Betancourt, 31, who listed addresses in the 1300 block of Arch Street and the 400 block of East Airy Street, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to 4½ to 12 years in a state correctional institution after he pleaded guilty to felony charges of possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and persons not to possess firearms in connection with incidents that occurred in 2023.
Grandma describes moments after toddler fell from window in Kensington: ‘It was an accident’
PHILADELPHIA - A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after police say she fell from a window of a home in Kensington Sunday night. Officers responded to a hospital case on the 500 block of East Indiana Avenue in Kensington around 9:10 p.m. The young girl had fallen out of...
Prospect Park fire chief resigns after sharing "unprofessional post" following Trump rally shooting
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (CBS) -- Prospect Park Fire Chief Jim Simmonds resigned Sunday night after sharing a post where "ill-mannered remarks were made on social media" following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. "I made a terrible mistake in posting an unprofessional post on Facebook," Simmonds wrote in Citizens of Delco, a public Facebook group, Monday. "I meant no harm to anyone and an attempted assassination of a former US President is no laughing matter."The post Simmonds is referencing appears to have been deleted from the social media platform, however, screenshots reposted in the...
Teenage girl dead after shooting inside West Philadelphia apartment
A teenage girl is dead after being shot inside an apartment on Monday morning in West Philadelphia.The shooting happened around 9 a.m. in the 5900 block of Chancellor Street.Investigators say a 17-year-old girl had been shot in the head and died at the scene.Police are still working to track down the shooter.There has been no word on a motive for the killing.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Watch: Gunmen Ambush Three Juveniles in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department and its Shooting Investigation Group are seeking public assistance to identify suspects involved in a recent triple shooting incident. The incident unfolded on…
Family of pregnant woman killed in Montco crash give back to families of first responders
When Kellie Adams, 31, and her unborn baby were killed in a crash in Audubon, Pennsylvania, on August 25, 2022, her family's world was shattered.Her husband, Jason, had been working as a firefighter in Montgomery County and was dispatched to the scene for emergency rescue.What started out as a seemingly routine call would change his life forever."I did respond and arrive on location to see our vehicle and to realize that it was my wife and unborn daughter," he recalled. "The hardest part was going home and telling our two boys that their mom and sister weren't coming home."In the...
Pottstown woman admits possessing gun on Spring-Ford Area High School campus
NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown woman faces several years of court supervision for possessing a handgun on the campus of Spring-Ford Area High School and passing it to a teenage boy involved in an altercation with another juvenile during a basketball game between Pottstown and Norristown high schools. Jayana Niyae...
Some officials in Delaware County have lost their positions due to social media comments about Trump after he was shot
Some Delaware County public officials have resigned or received blowback following their social media comments after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Trump was grazed by a bullet on Saturday night shortly after he had started speaking at a rally in Butler County near the Ohio line. The...
New Kensington Man In Medically Induced Coma After Being Shot At Rally
New Kensington Man In Medically Induced Coma After Being Shot At Trump Rally. (New Kensington, PA) -- A New Kensington man is one of the people who was seriously injured at the Trump rally on Saturday. TribLive reports 57-year-old David Dutch remains in a medically induced coma after undergoing surgery for gunshot wounds to his liver and chest. He and 74-year-old James Copenhaver, of Moon Township, are now listed in stable condition. Former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Cory Comperatore was killed during the assassination attempt. Governor Josh Shapiro has ordered flags lowered across Pennsylvania in Comperatore's honor.
Man left motorcyle crash after his passenger was on road injured, Warminister police say
A 30-year-old Warminster man is facing multiple felony charges after he crashed his motorcycle seriously injuring his female passenger, then left the accident scene. Warminster Police allege that Joseph “Sonny” Hudicek should not have been driving at all because he had a DUI-suspended license when the accident occurred on April 14, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Man accused of brandishing box cutter, assaulting victim so bad he tore skin off
A Lansdale man is facing two felony counts of strangulation and aggravated assault, as well as several misdemeanor offenses, for allegedly brandishing a box cutter and attacking a man so viciously that he tore skin off the victim’s arm. Tyrone David Wilson, 41, of the 100 block of East...
Man accused of confronting, stealing from Pro-Palestinian protester in Montgomery County
A man was taken into custody on Friday for allegedly harassing and stealing from a Pro-Palestinian protester in Montgomery County earlier this month.The incident happened on July 3 just before noon in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania.Officers say a 56-year-old woman was protesting on the sidewalk of Route 202 and Henderson Road.That's when the suspect, identified by police as Ilya Zaslavskiy, allegedly stopped his car, got out, and confronted the protester while stealing her signs.Zaslavskiy fled the scene, authorities say.Police obtained an arrest warrant for Zaslavskiy on July 5, charging him with theft by unlawful taking, harassment, ethnic intimidation, and more.Investigators...
Former Harleysville restaurant cashier accused of pocketing thousands of dollars in payments
A former Harleysville restaurant employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his employer over a four-month period. Justin Javon Reed, 25, of the 2400 block of Josie Lane, Harleysville, was charged July 1 by Lower Salford Township Police with felony charges of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and theft by failing to make required deposit of funds, according to court records.
Huntingdon Valley Contractor Charged With Home Improvement Fraud (Video)
A Huntingdon Valley contractor, identified as Joseph, is accused of stealing more than $210,000 from four Bucks County homeowners. Investigators revealed that Joseph operated under the name “Three Brothers Waterproofing” and may be associated with other businesses. He is accused of taking money for home improvement work that he never completed.
Man killed in North Philly double shooting
Police in Philadelphia are investigating a double shooting on Saturday night in North Philadelphia that left one man dead and put another in the hospital. According to police, the incident happened at about 11:20 p.m. on Sunday night on the 3500 block of N. Warnock Street in North Philadelphia. Here,...
Man shot dead, another stabbed in Olney attack
Police in Philadelphia are investigating after a man was killed and another hospitalized in an attack that happened in the city's Olney neighborhood early Monday. According to police, the incident happened at about 12:35 a.m. on Monday near the intersection of 5th and Ruscomb streets in Olney. Responding officers to...
Missing Endangered Juvenile Julines Santana from the 26th District
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing endangered juvenile Julines Santana. Julines left her residence at 20xx N 7th Street on July 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Information provided to investigators indicates that Julines may cause harm to herself. Julines is 14 years old,...
New Britain Township Police Looking for Speed Board Stolen from Side of the Road
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—New Britain Township officials are on the lookout for a speed board that disappeared over the weekend. The speed board, which tells motorists how fast they’re driving, was located on Park Avenue near the township’s headquarters. It was chained to a pole on the road and connected to a solar power source.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The board disappeared sometime between Friday July 12 and Monday July 15. The device has a number "2” on it for identification purposes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Britain Township police at 215-822-1910. 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
Gary Miles Surrenders to Police for Indecent Assault at South Philly Dollar Tree
Gary Miles, 35, surrenders to police after a viral video reveals an indecent assault at a South Philadelphia Dollar Tree. Gary Miles turned himself in following a viral video showing the end of an indecent assault incident at a Dollar Tree in South Philadelphia. Miles faces multiple charges, including indecent...
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