CRIME & SAFETY
Pa. police bust gun and drug trafficking ring, arrest 7 people in connection
Six Philadelphians and one Norristown man have been arrested and charged for their role in a gun and drug trafficking organization. Officials say police first noticed suspicious activity at the Oaks Gun Show in December.
1 injured in 2-car crash at Walmart exit in Hilltown Monday afternoon
A two-car accident at the Walmart exit onto Bethlehem Pike in Hilltown Township sent one elderly woman to an area hospital for treatment of injuries, according to reports from the scene. The driver of the second vehicle refused treatment by VMSC personnel, according to Montgomery County radio dispatch. Bethlehem Pike...
Lansdale residents can now register for the 'Do Not Solicit' list
Lansdale Borough residents and property owners can now keep unwanted solicitors off their porches. Lansdale Borough Police announced Monday morning that residents and property owners can sign up online to be on the borough’s Do Not Solicit list. Registrants must provide an address for the list, which, police said,...
Unlicensed Levittown 'Attorney' Must Repay $26K Stolen From Unsuspecting Clients: DA
On Friday, May 3, Michael J. McAndrew, 58, of Morrisville, was sentenced to nine to 23 months in the Bucks County Correctional Facility for practicing law without a law license and taking thousands of dollars in legal fees from unsuspecting clients, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said in a news release.
New Britain Township Police seek ID of shoplifter at County Line Road liquor store
New Britain Township Police are asking the public’s help in identifying a shoplifter. Police said, via Bucks Crimewatch, the perpetrator committed the retail theft on Saturday at the Fine Wine and Good Spirits at 4275 County Line Road. The thief was captured on surveillance video. He is described as...
Perkasie man admits to taking $100K-plus in deposits for custom furniture he never made
A 37-year-old Bedminster furniture maker has been sentenced to state prison for taking more than $100,000 for custom projects that were never completed. Austin Smallcombe pleaded guilty to multiple counts of felony theft by deception, criminal conspiracy and receiving advance payments for services and failing to perform. ...
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