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1 dead after tractor-trailer crosses lanes of Rt. 422, hits SUV in Montgomery County
A driver is dead after an SUV was struck by a tractor-trailer on Route 422 in Lower Providence Twp., Montgomery County.The crash happened just after 6 a.m. Friday at the St. Gabe's curve (mile marker 188).State police say the tractor-trailer left the westbound lanes, crossed the median and struck the SUV in the eastbound lanes.The SUV went down the embankment and crossed over the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail before coming to rest on its side.The driver of that vehicle was killed.There was no word on any injuries to the tractor-trailer driver. The investigation into what caused the trucker to lose...
Coroner called to the scene of reported firearm incident in Montco
NEW HANOVER TWP., Pa. - New Hanover police report a disturbance involving a firearm Saturday night. According to the New Hanover Police Facebook page, officers responded to the 800 block of Henning Road shortly after 5:30 p.m. for a disturbance involving a firearm. Upon their arrival officers heard a gunshot...
Man arrested for DUI crash that left pregnant woman, baby dead in Montco, officials say
A man has been arrested and charged for a crash that left a pregnant woman and her child dead in Montgomery County back in May, District Attorney's Office announced. Jabrial Terry, 27, of Philadelphia was arrested on two counts of homicide by Vehicle While DUI, Accidents Involving Death/Injury While Not Licensed, Possession With Intent to Deliver and other charges related to the May 4 crash that killed Nya Janae Stokes, 24, of Philadelphia and her baby.
Man charged with assaulting, menacing quarry co-worker with drill, threatening to kill him
A Royersford man has been charged with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor attempted simple assault by physical menace for threatening to kill his Lower Salford quarry co-worker with a masonry drill bit for conspiring with the company against him and keeping him under a watchful eye. Police said Patrick Michael...
Coopersburg Diner to close Monday in honor of worker killed in motorcycle crash
The Coopersburg Diner will close Monday in honor of one of its employees, who died in a motorcycle crash last week. The diner posted on Facebook that it would close out of respect for Edgar Guadarrama Jaimes, “a devoted employee, and an extension of our family.”. Jaimes’ funeral is...
Philadelphia Man Arrested for Shoplifting from Ulta Beauty with Help from Juvenile
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police arrested a 31-year-old man who they said worked with a juvenile to shoplift from a beauty supply store. On June 27 at about 2:30 p.m., police observed a suspicious looking male and a juvenile enter the Ulta Beauty store in The Shops at Valley Square. The adult was wearing a face mask and both were carrying empty backpacks when they entered the store.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A short time later, police observed the two leave the store, but the adult was no longer wearing a mask and both...
Man admits using camera phone to spy on female roommate in West Norriton
NORRISTOWN — A former West Norriton Township man admitted he used his cellphone camera to secretly record his roommate in her bedroom in the township residence they once shared. Venony Avizay Trigueros, 20, formerly of the 300 block of Egypt Road, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court to a...
King Of Prussia Company Scammed Customers On Car Warranties, Lawsuit Says
Prosecutors said the King of Prussia-based company sold customers full-coverage, after-market auto warranties then failed to provide full coverage. According to the lawsuit, Concord's owner Alon Salmon also refused to give refunds to dissatisfied buyers and dodged their phone calls. Authorities say they want restitution for Concord customers who "fell...
Former Wendy’s manager pleads guilty to stealing $5,300 worth of cash deposits
The former general manager of the Wendy’s on Route 113 in Hilltown Township has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $5,300 in cash deposits and then abruptly quitting his job via email. As part of a plea agreement with Bucks County prosecutors, 31-year-old Davonte Clardy, of Willow Grove, pleaded...
Police: False report prompted evacuation of amusement pier in South Jersey shore town
NORTH WILDWOOD — A Bucks County man is accused of making a false report that led police to evacuate an amusement pier. Taylor Erickson, 29, of Bristol allegedly told a North Wildwood officer on June 22 that a juvenile with a gun had entered Morey's Pier in nearby Wildwood, police said.
Upper Darby’s Seeing a Drop in Serious Crime So Far in 2024
Upper Darby has seen a drop in serious crime so far in 2024, reports Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timony Bernhardt. Violent crime is down in the first six months, with shootings down 35 percent, homicides by 83 percent, robberies by 35 percent and sex crimes by 34 percent, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times.
Abington police honor retirement of longtime officer Mary Carminati, welcome newest officer Diaz
Mary Carminati, a 37-year veteran of the Abington Township Police Department, is retiring. Chief Patrick Molloy shared Carminati’s long list of accomplishments in the memo below:. On behalf of all the men and women of the Abington Township Police Department, I want to express my sincerest gratitude to Mary...
Philadelphia woman sentenced for kidnapping, binding, assaulting, robbing, and holding an Ambler woman for ransom
Baheejah H. Alwan, 43, of Philadelphia, who allegedly masterminded a plot to rob, kidnap, bind, assault and hold an Ambler woman against her will for ransom, has been sentenced to 13 to 45 years in prison, the Pottstown Mercury reported today. Alwan was charged with kidnapping, burglary, robbery and conspiracy...
Philadelphia man admits to drug trafficking-related activity in Whitpain
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man is awaiting sentencing on drug trafficking charges after he was found possessing packets of fentanyl in Whitpain Township as police investigated reports he tried to pass a bad check at a local bank. Michael Leon Nixon, 64, who listed addresses along Woolston Avenue and...
Franconia man sentenced in copper pipe theft, must repay $50,000 to commercial business
A copper thief from Franconia Township must repay $50,000 to the commercial property in Hatfield where he stole the metal from last summer, as well as spend 11 ½ to 23 months in Montgomery County jail for the crime. Jason Michael Post, 45, of the 300 block of Harrington...
Upper Moreland police report missing juvenile | Update: Located
Update: Falabella has been located as of 7:25pm on Friday, June 28, police said. The Upper Moreland Township Police Department has reported that Mariah Falabella, a 13-year-old student in the Upper Moreland School District, is missing from the area of Blair Mill Road and Commerce Avenue in Horsham. According to...
Lower Moreland police arrest man and woman following argument, double phone snatch
The Lower Moreland Police Department has announced the arrests of Lowell Schade (above left) and Lauren Mazure (above right) on the evening of Thursday, June 13 after receiving a report of a disturbance at the 1100 block of Welsh Road in Willow Grove. According to the report, Schade received a...
Central Bucks Police Officers Commended for Helping a Military Veteran in Crisis
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Three Central Bucks police officers received commendations this week for helping a military veteran suffering from PTSD in War Memorial Field park last month. At Wednesday night’s Police Commission meeting, Officer Dan Boyle, Corporal Sean Tropiano and Sergeant Jaclyn Riccio received a letter of commendation from the Central Bucks Regional Police Department for helping the veteran. On May 28, the three worked with the veteran’s father, Bucks County Veterans Affairs and a representative from the Travis Manion Foundation to use de-escalation techniques to work with the man, who had completed five tours of duty.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At Wednesday night’s meeting, the veteran’s father and a representative from the Bucks County Veterans Association had nothing but good things to say about the three officers. They praised the officers for their professionalism and compassion in handling a difficult situation. 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
Police Seek Tips In Bucks County Burglary On Christmas Day
Authorities are asking for the public's help in solving a Warminster burglary on Christmas day. Investigators said the pictured vehicle pulled into a driveway on Dec. 25. A suspect in a blue sweatshirt went into the property and stole $1,000 of residential electrical wiring, according to polic…
Cheltenham’s Officer Casciato receives Commendation for Bravery, steering wheel locks for Kia/Hyundai vehicles still available
The Cheltenham Township Police Department announced that Officer Joseph Casciato received a Commendation for Bravery from the Drexel University Police Department on the evening of Wednesday, June 26. According to the department, Officer Casciato responded to a robbery-in-progress call at Drexel University, during which one of the armed suspects fired...
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