Friday, May 10, 2013
Read more about the county's biggest stories from the week.
It has been a busy week of news in Montgomery County. Have you seen the top headlines yet? Cocaine, Potato Salad on Woman’s Shopping List, PD Says One woman, 21, of Collegeville, allegedly rear-ended a car at a stop sign. When police found her, they reported a grocery list that showed a little more than bread and milk. Murdered Teen Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in March A teen, found dead in West Pottsgrove on Sunday was reportedly facing felony drug charges, stemming from an incident in March. He was about to face trial, but was allegedly murdered before he could do so. Teen Boy Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver, Police Say A boy was hit on Tuesday night in the borough of Norristown by an unknown driver, according to local authorities. A …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Also: NBC shoots a new show in Montgomery County; controversy continues in the county Voter Services office.
Declared Dead, Long-Missing Mother of MCCC Student Found in Florida 54-year-old Brenda Heist dropped her two children off at school in 2002, and then hitchhiked to Florida with some homeless people she met in a park. Patients Defend Lafayette Hill’s Alleged ‘Dr. Feel Good’ More than a dozen patients have come to the defense of Michael B. Rosen, who was charged with allegedly prescribing narcotics to drug-dependent patients. New NBC Drama Filming in Montco NBC is expected to begin airing episodes of the drama 'Do No Harm' on June 29. Hatboro and Upper Moreland locales were the sites for one of the un-aired episodes. County Tries to Get Past Passarella 'Controversy' County Republicans say the interim Voter Services director's involvement …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
DUI charges pending for a man who was caught urinating in public, St. Mary's Medical Center opens new emergency department and more.
Woman Falls 100 Feet at Tyler Park, Second Cliff Rescue in a WeekCrews from the Newtown Fire Association and Northampton Fire Company did a second cliff rescue in a week Tuesday evening at Tyler State P... St. Mary Medical Center Opens Expanded Emergency DepartmentThe last thing somebody wants to do when they go to the emergency room is sit and wait. Understanding the need to be seen by a medical pr... Public Urination Ends with Possible DUI ChargesDUI charges are pending for a man who was observed urinating in public, according to state police reports. On Saturday, April 6 at 2:46 a... Seniors to Graduate On Time but Short on Days at NeshaminyHurricane Sandy tore through our area Oct. 29 and shut down facilities and schools for a week. …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
In today's news, a stolen vehicle catches fire during police chase, med-school student recovers from near-fatal bike crash and more.
Firefighter, 2 Others Charged for Arson in Croydon Mansion Fire Three men-including a volunteer firefighter-were charged with arson and related offenses in connection to an arson that took place at the... FBI Seeking 'Armed Serial Bank Robber' The FBI is seeking information leading to the identification of a serial bank robber suspected in at least four incidents since last year... Stolen Vehicle Catches Fire After Crashing During Police Chase A driver of a stolen car crashed into another vehicle after trying to elude a police officer on Monday afternoon, State Police said. Korr... Med Student Back to His 'Old Self' After Near-Fatal Bike Crash About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent …
Monday, April 8, 2013
In today's news, 17 companies put out to a massive fire that raises some concerns, Army Sergeant gets a welcome home party and more.
Township Treasurer Stole to Avoid Foreclosure, Pay for Strippers, Police say The former finance director for Lower Southampton, Robert S. Butts, 53, surrendered to police Friday to face charges that he stole $24,00... 3-Alarm Horsham Fire Controlled, Still Smoldering Fire crews in Horsham have contained a three-alarm fire on Blair Mill and Briarwood roads, and are working to put it out completely. The ... Blair Mill Fire 'Raises a Red Flag,' Chief Says Horsham fire officials are working to determine if Sunday's three alarm fire, which took roughly six hours to completely extinguish was i... U.S. Army Sergeant Welcomed Home by Levittown Resident A Levittown resident arranged a welcome home party Sunday after her boyfriend returned from his …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
In today's news a man is airlifted from BCCC after he fell 200 feet, one-stop shopping for fat loss and more.
Priest Accused of Sexual Assault in New Britain Township A woman and her husband filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing a priest at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in New Britain Town... Father and Son Try to Chase Down Egg Tossers, Police Say A father and son attempted to chase down suspects who had just thrown two eggs at their house on the 3400 block of Larch Road on March 28... Man Airlifted After Reportedly Falling off Cliff at BCCC A man was airlifted after he fell about 200 feet down a cliff at Bucks County Community College Wednesday afternoon, www.phillyburbs.com ... Bike the Basin Registration Kicks Off During Special Event Saturday Registration for the annual Bike the Basin event will kick off Saturday with a special …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
In today's news PETA offers $2,500 for information about the person who tied a dog to a rock in Neshaminy Creek and more.
Woman Confesses to Stabbing a Man to Death, Police say On Tuesday, police responded to a 9-1-1 call from a man who claimed he had been stabbed. When police arrive at theentrance of the Welling... PETA Offers Reward for Info on Abandoned Dog Officials from PETA have announced a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who left a dog tied... Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Holding Women and Children at Gunpoint The Lower Moreland Police Department has arrested two men in connection to an armed home invasion on the 1400 block of Heaton Hill Lane. ... Officer Extinguished Playground Fire While on Patrol, Police Say Police on patrol discovered a playground fire at Wrightstown Elementary School on March 22…
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
In today's news a man is stabbed during a domestic dispute, BCCC offers locomotive course, a dad loses 125 pounds and inspires many and more.
Man Stabbed at Upper Moreland Apartment Complex Multiple sources are reporting that a woman is in custody and a man was sent to the hospital following a domestic dispute in Upper Morela... Feasterville Ambulance Company Owners Plead Guilty to Fraud Brothers Aleksandr and Sergey Zagorodny, owners of MedEx Ambulance, Inc. in Feasterville, pleaded guilty to all counts in a 41-count indi... Cash Stolen in Overnight Break-in at Dunkin Donuts Lower Southampton police responded to an alarm activated at approximately 3:30 a.m. Friday at Dunkin Donuts on Bustleton Pike and found t... BCCC Offering Locomotive Engineer Course Ever dream of being a train engineer? Well Bucks County Community College can help make that dream a reality. For the sixth …
Monday, April 1, 2013
In today's news, man killed by SEPTA train, the Burpee Factory store closes, and more.
Body Discovered on New Falls Road The body of a 27-year-old man was found lying near New Falls Road in the Red Cedar section of Levittown Monday afternoon, 6abc.com report... Music Icon Prince Settles Lawsuit with Huntingdon Valley Company Prince had been ordered to pay Huntingdon Valley's Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics $3.95 million in a lawsuit that claimed the musician... SEPTA Train Strikes, Kills Man A 21-year-old man was struck and killed by a Trenton-bound SEPTA train near Bristol Station, according to SEPTA officials. The incident ... Burpee Closes Factory Store Local gardeners will have to find somewhere other than W.Atlee Burpee & Co.'s Factory Store to purchase their gardening needs. ... Raymer's Makes Success in Small …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
In today's news, the former cop who had a 10-hour standoff with police on Father's Day last year, has been sentenced to 8½ to 30 years, and more.
Body Found in N.J. Identified as Missing Falls WomanThe body of a Falls woman who had been reported missing last April was identified Wednesday by Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Ber... Mom Charged for Asking Son to Buy Her Pot, Police SayA Horsham mother is facing several charges in connection with her son's October arrest for marijuana possession. Kelly Ann McIntyre, 48, ... Ex-Cop Gets 8½ to 20 Years for Shootout on Bittersweet DriveRichard Klementovich, the former cop who had a 10-hour standoff in Doylestown Township on Father's Day last year, has been sentenced to 8... Army Captain Welcomed HomeThere was a Northampton Patriots Flag Exchange for Army Captain Kevin Loughnane at Wednesday's Northampton Township Board of …
