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Local Police Chief Weighs in on Opioid Crisis

Naloxone, a drug that reverses a heroin overdose, has been useful in saving lives for Montgomery Township Police. Police Chief Scott Bendig says the antidote has allowed officers to save lives. “My...

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Man Admits to Sexual Relationship with Teen

Lower Gwynedd Township resident, Ryan Torie was sentenced to five to ten months in county jail after pleading guilty to statutory sexual assault in connection with a relationship he had with a girl who...

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Woman Sentenced in Drug Death

Upper Gwynedd Township resident, 27 year old Julie Ann Parker is sentenced to 1 ½ to 3 years in prison after admitting she sold heroin and Fentanyl to 22 year old Isabella Lowrie. The lethal...

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Hatfield Twp. Police Investigate Sex Assault

Hatfield Township Police ask for the public’s help in identifying two men of interest in connection with a sex assault that occurred during the early morning hours of June 8th. Police say a woman was...

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Pottstown Man Accused of Luring a Boy

Police say 41 year old Brian Whiting attempted to lure a boy into his car near a bathroom at a West Norriton Wallmart on South Tropper road. The incident happened on May 19th just before 11pm....

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Series of Explosions in Bucks Continue

State Police have another clue in explosions that have been rattling nerves and keeping residents up at night in Bucks County, another explosion. State Police it occurred when a Milford Township road...

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Poll Shows Political Divide Widening

The political divide nationwide continues to expand. The most recent F&M College poll showed just 12 percent of Democrats rate President Trump in a positive light, while only 16 percent of...

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Towamencin Township Police Officers Honored

Four members of the Towamencin Township Police Department were honored at the recent Board of Supervisors meeting. Sergeant Paul Wiechec, Sergeant Gregory Wert, Detective Patrick Horne and Officer...

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Teen Found Shot to Death in Norristown

Norristown Police and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office investigate the murder of a teen. Police say 19 year old, Desmond Johnson was the victim of a gunshot to the chest. Norristown...

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Woman Accused of Deadly Hit and Run

Norristown Police and the Montgomery County D.A.’s office announce an arrest in the hit and run death of 64 year old Clinton Rucker, who was hit by a jeep just after 4am on May 27th at the intersection...

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Norristown Police Charge Teen with Murder

Norristown Police arrest 18 year old Andre Johnson from Philadelphia after reviewing surveillance video near Carson Alley. Johnson was in the area, according to Police, over the sale of marijuana....

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Lansdale Borough Police Welcome New Officers

Three new lawmen have joined the Police Department in Lansdale. Officers James McVeigh, Christian Gregory and Cory Pfister were recently sworn-in. Police Chief Mike Trail introduced the new officers at...

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Major Drug Bust Nets Large Amount of Fentanyl

Law enforcement officials in Montgomery County have dismantled a drug ring that distributed large amounts of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and the deadly narcotic Fentanyl. District Attorney...

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Man Charged with Possession of Explosives

Bucks County D.A. Matt Weintraub says bomb making chemicals and four explosive devices were confiscated Thursday in Milford Township. Investigators were led to the home of 30 year old David Surman Jr.,...

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State Police: Public Can Help Keep Roads Safe

Pennsylvania State Police want to ensure that all drivers are safe during the July 4th holiday. State Police Spokesman Ryan Tarkowski says, drivers can help the effort if they suspect someone is drunk...

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Man Accused of Trying to Meet Teen

A Rockledge, Montgomery County man is behind bars after failing to post 250,000 bail in connection with allegedly trying to meet a 15 year old Abington Township girl through Instagram. Abington...

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Campus PD Can Help Other Law Enforcement

Governor Wolf signs a bill concerning law enforcement officers who are not connected to a Township, Borough or City Police Department. The new law pertains to campus Police Officers. Montgomery County...

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Bucks Man Accused of Murdering Ex-Girlfriend

A Bensalem woman is dead after allegedly being stabbed multiple times by her ex boyfriend, 45 year old William Table. Police say he stabbed his ex-girlfriend, 43 year old Teresa Priestley, inside her...

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North Wales Appoints Temporary Police Chief

North Wales Borough has the helped wanted sign out for its next chief of police. The position is still unfilled after previous chief of police, Don Fantry, retired in May. Fantry was in the position...

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Montco. to Fill Positions in 911 Center

There are currently almost 40 openings for 9-1-1 emergency dispatch operators at the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center in Eagleville. A training class is scheduled for September. County...

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