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4 women accused of stealing over $10,000 in items from Lululemon in Montgomery County
Surveillance video shows the four women walking into the store, pulling items off the racks, and then running out. One woman's arms were so full, that she dropped an item on the way out.
Crews respond to pair of vehicle crashes with rescue near Whitehall Road on Tuesday
Two people were rescued on Tuesday following a pair of unrelated crashes near Whitehall Road in Worcester Township. The first crash occurred at 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of Bean and Whitehall roads and involved two vehicles — a black Mercedes coupe and a tan Nissan Altima. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with the Nissan coming to rest on the side of Whitehall Road and the Mercedes striking the corner of a porch along the 2500 block of Bean Road.
Man With Black, Bloodshot Eyes Found in Backyard of Warrington Home Carrying a Pillow
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A man described as having two bloodshot, black eyes was found in the backyard of a Warrington house this week carrying a pillow and refusing to leave. On May 13, Warrington police were called to Red Oak Drive when a man matching the phoned-in description was seen wandering in someone’s back yard. Police were quickly able to identify the man as the person identified by the callers based on his appearance.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER When the police asked Steven Murta, 34, of Warrington to leave the property, he allegedly replied...
Woman testifies she found hidden camera in bathroom of Norristown dance instructor on trial for invasion of privacy
The trial of a Norristown dance instructor, accused of hiding a camera in the bathroom of his home studio to secretly record women, is underway. On the first day of the trial, jurors heard from the woman who prosecutors say found that camera.
Thieves hit 2 Philly-area Lululemon stores in 3 separate robberies this week
There have been at least three robberies at Lululemon stores in the Philadelphia area in the past week, according to officials. Two happened at the same store in Center City and a third theft occurred at the store in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Léelo en español aquí. The first Lululemon...
Providence Man Sentenced to Six Years for Distributing Oxycodone in Worcester Area
A man from Providence has been handed a six-year prison sentence for peddling oxycodone pills to an undercover officer, federal authorities announced. Brandon Jones, 35, received the sentence in a federal court in Worcester after pleading guilty to charges related to drug distribution, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Authorities Dismantle Major Gun Trafficking Ring in Philadelphia Area, Arrest Seven
Seven individuals, including six from Philadelphia and one from Norristown, have been arrested for their roles in a gun and drug trafficking organization. The group allegedly bought firearms, removed serial numbers, and sold them illegally alongside methamphetamine and other drugs. Key Takeaways:. Seven individuals from Philadelphia and Norristown were arrested...
One of Pennsylvania’s Most Frustrating Cold Cases Still Surrounds Twin Tunnels in Downingtown
The dreaded twin tunnels near Downingtown — the source of numerous local legends — are also linked with one of the most frustrating cold cases in Pennsylvania, writes Matt Gilligan for Mental Floss. In July 1995, a local fisherman discovered a suitcase with the top-half remains of a...
Woman stole thousands from residents of Pa. healthcare center: police
A 29-year-old Lehigh County woman is accused of stealing more than $6,000 from elderly victims while taking care of them at a Montgomery County healthcare center, police said. Crystal Bianca Brito, of the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in Macungie, is charged with 126 felony counts. The charges include...
Former PA Lieutanant Governor candidate gets probation for Bucks underage drinking party last year
A Lansdale woman, who ran unsuccessfully on the Republican ticket in 2022 for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor, was sentenced to one year probation for providing alcohol to and partying with 20 underage teenagers in her Bucks County basement last year “for the love of her daughter,” according to Jo Ciavaglia of Bucks County Courier Times.
Porch pirate disguised as Amazon driver swipes package from Delaware County home: police
HAVERTOWN, Pa. - Authorities in Delaware County are searching for an alleged porch pirate who they say disguised himself as an Amazon delivery driver to snatch a package. The Haverford Police Department shared a photo Thursday of the suspect taken outside a house on the 600 block of Covington Road.
Man accused of ramming truck into car that gave his girlfriend a ride: police
WARRINGTON, Pa. - A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after investigators say he rammed into the car of another man who gave his girlfriend a ride early Friday morning. Dylan Joseph Jones was charged with assault and driving under the influence for an incident that happened on K Street and Cambridge Lane in Warrington Township.
Photos: Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Northbound 309 Near Sellersville Exit Wednesday Evening
Both lanes of northbound Route 309 were closed Wednesday evening as first responders fought a fully involved vehicle fire between the Souderton and Sellersville exits. Police and fire personnel were dispatched to the scene at 7 p.m. for a report of a vehicle fire. Arriving crews located a four-door Kia Soul along the right lane near mile marker 21.9 that had caught fire, and quickly worked to contain and extinguish the blaze.
Emergency Responders, Wegman’s Staff Honored for Lifesaving Efforts Earlier This Year
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington Township emergency responders and civilians were honored for working together earlier this year to save someone having a heart attack inside Wegman’s. On Jan. 17, Warrington police, emergency medical services and firefighters arrived at Wegman’s to find someone experiencing cardiac arrest. Pharmacy staff from Wegman’s were performing CPR and using the AED machine to defibrillate the patient.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While the patient was in cardiac arrest for 30 minutes, they were successfully resuscitated by the time the ambulance arrived at the hospital. The individual has since made a full recovery. In a statement, Warrington police credited the successful outcome to the joint efforts of both Wegman’s staff and emergency responders, who arrived at the store within minutes of receiving the call. The two Warrington police officers who were on the scene, Officer James Umile and Officer Ryan Light, attended a ceremony at the Wegman’s on Tuesday to recognize everyone involved. 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
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