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Hatboro police place two on Montgomery County’s Most Wanted list
The Hatboro Police Department has placed the following individuals on Montgomery County’s Most Wanted list:. Matthew Brumbaugh (above left) Brumbaugh, 37, has been charged with strangulation, terroristic threats, and assault. According to the Hatboro police, officers were dispatched to a location on Continental Road for the report of a...
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...
Teen driver charged in deadly crash involving stolen car in Montgomery County
A teenage girl is in custody in connection with a stolen car crash that left a 15-year-old boy dead and others severely injured in Springfield Township, Montgomery County, officials said. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Springfield Township Police Chief Michael E. Pitkow announced that Asiyah Mowatt-Mays, 18,...
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.
Coroner ID's man killed in Fiery crash near Berks high school
L. HEIDELBERG TWP., Pa. – We now know the identity of the victim in a fiery crash near a high school in Berks County. Brian Strubhar, 56, of Pine Grove Township, died in the two-vehicle crash, the Berks County Coroner's Office confirms. The cars collided near Conrad Weiser High School during the evening rush.
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.
Angel Luis Rivera Jr., 26, Of Alburtis Struck Dead By Train
Angel Luis Rivera Jr. of Alburtis died at about 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 after being struck by the train, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The accident occurred near North Main Street and West Penn Avenue in Alburtis,. Angel's brother, Genesis Quinones of Allentown, organized a GoFundMe.
2nd man charged as police release video of ‘chaotic’ Allentown shooting scene [Watch]
A second man has been charged in connection with a “chaotic” weekend shooting in Allentown that left six people injured and sent dozens of people attending the city’s Dominican Festival scrambling for cover, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. Miguel Angel Ovalles Ubri, 28, of Allentown was charged Friday with attempted homicide and other charges. Law enforcement arrested ...
Man, 36, dead after 2-vehicle crash in Bucks
HILLTOWN TWP., Pa. - A 36-year-old man is dead after a crash in Bucks County Wednesday. Police in Hilltown Township were sent to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 113 at Diamond Street around 6:30 p.m. One of the drivers, identified as Robert Strohm, 36, of Harleysville, was...
Fleetwood Police investigate shots-fired incident
FLEETWOOD, Pa. - Police in Fleetwood are investigating a shots-fired incident. It happened just after 11:50 p.m. Wednesday on Fieldcrest Court. Police determined that several shots were fired in the area, one of which struck a nearby residence. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
2 killed, 1 hospitalized in Ardmore house fire, officials say
Two people are dead after a house fire in Montgomery County on Wednesday night, according to officials from Lower Merion Township. First responders with the Lower Merion Fire Department were called to a house that was reportedly on fire on the 200 block of Greenfield Avenue in Ardmore just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, officials explained.
Allentown Police respond to another shooting in downtown area
Allentown Police on Saturday afternoon were called to another shooting in the downtown area. It comes on the heels of last Sunday's mass shooting in center city and shortly after a peace walk was held nearby. This afternoon's shooting happened on the 100 block of South Hall Street, near 8th...
Pa. leaders warn about text message scam targeting voters
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Pennsylvania and Montgomery County officials are warning people about a phishing campaign targeting registered voters using a text message that attempts to capture valuable information. "People are excited to vote," said Neil Makhija, Montgomery County commissioner and chair of the Board of Elections. "We actually have the highest turnout in the entire commonwealth in Montgomery County."That excitement is being taken advantage of by scammers using text messages. "People are making sure they are registered. They are making sure they are requesting their absentee and mail-in-ballots," Makhija said. "At this time when people are looking for that information, we also...
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...
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