CRIME & SAFETY
Crews on Scene of Multi-Vehicle Crash with Entrapment and Injuries in Franconia
First responders are at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries and entrapment on Mininger Road in Franconia Township. Crews were dispatched to the scene near the intersection with Milburn Court at 5:44 p.m. for a report of a multi-vehicle crash with multiple people injured and at least two trapped inside of the vehicle. Sources tell North Penn Now that one of the vehicles flipped and caught fire, adding that at least one child was pulled from the vehicle while two other people were trapped inside.
Exton Square Mall Carnival cancelled following assault
A carnival that was expected the continue throughout next week at the Exton Square Mall has been cancelled as, the West Whiteland Police Department said organizers have had their permit revoked after an assault, on Saturday night, was caught on camera. The West Whiteland Police Department shared surveillance video from...
Maxatawny Twp. crash kills Topton man
MAXATAWNY TWP., Pa. - The Berks County Coroner's office pronounced a 67-year-old man dead at the scene of a two car accident that occurred late Saturday night. Pennsylvania State Police called to the scene at 11:44 p.m. Saturday say Jerry Gambler of Topton died after his vehicle failed to clear a stop sign at the intersection of Topton Road and Route 222 Northbound. Gambler's vehicle struck another vehicle which was driving on Route 222.
COLD CASE: Police Investigate Bucks County 4-Year-Old's Death
Authorities are looking for answers in the Buckingham Township death of Michael Allen Daum. Daum, 4, was found dead on the front lawn of a neighbor's Route 413 home on June 26, 1972. Pennsylvania State Police say he had facial injuries when discovered. His official cause of deat…
Home burglary reported in Montco
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - A home in Montgomery County was the scene of a burglary reported Wednesday according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police say the thieves stole bank checks, $510 in cash, and a Louis Vuitton clutch valued at $500 from the home on Lincoln Road in Collegeville. The investigation is...
Shots fired between attempted carjackers, DoorDash driver in Montgomery County
A couple of would-be carjackers found themselves under fire as police say the intended victim was armed in Cheltenham Township early on Tuesday morning. Police say that both sides fired shots and one of the suspects got away. The incident unfolded on the 1900 block of Humphrey Merry Way in...
Royersford Police Seek Dump Truck In Hit-Run Investigation
Authorities are looking for the driver of a dump truck who they say was "potentially involved in a hit-and-run" on Thursday, May 9. Royersford police said the vehicle is an orange tri-axle dump truck pulling an over-axle trailer. The accident happened at Main Street and North Lewis R…
Corrections officer charged with bringing drugs, contraband into prison
Wayne Township, Pa. — A routine urinalysis of inmates at the Clinton County Correctional Facility led to a major contraband bust implicating a corrections officer at the facility, according to police. On March 30, a PSP Trooper assigned to the Criminal Investigation Section of Troop F, Lamar Station, was dispatched to the facility located in Wayne Township following reports of drug detection among inmates. At approximately 3:30 p.m. that day,...
More felony charges filed against ex-Abington cop, school resource officer
Montgomery County authorities have filed additional felony sex charges against a former Abington police officer who is awaiting trial on similar charges involving a 17-year-old high school student. County detectives filed five counts of criminal attempted sexual intercourse with a student against Jordan David Jones, 30, of Horsham, who worked...
Man accused of stealing multiple PlayStation 5 consoles from Montgomeryville Best Buy
One of two men that Montgomery Township Police accuse of stealing eight PlayStation 5 consoles from Best Buy has been charged with felony retail theft and receiving stolen property, while an alleged co-defendant continues to be sought by police. Police said Nahjair Habeeb Corey, 26, of the 600 block of...
Man pleads guilty to illegal possession of ‘ghost gun’ for second time in two years
A Philadelphia man who was on probation for illegal possession of a firearm has again pleaded guilty to a prohibited weapon charge, stemming from a traffic stop in Montgomery Township in September 2023. James Ditsche, 36, pleaded guilty on May 1 to a felony count of prohibited possession of a...
Pickup Truck Engine Fire Backs Up I-476 Northbound at Kulpsville Friday Afternoon
The engine bay of a white Chevrolet pickup truck was fully engulfed in flames around 4 p.m. Friday in Towamencin Township at the northbound Northeast Extension off-ramp, approaching Sumneytown Pike, per reports from the scene. The driver is uninjured,and there are no emergency medical services units on scene, per reports.
Central Bucks South students lauded for helping at crash scene
Warrington Township police said two Central Bucks South students showed noteworthy behavior when they didn’t hesitate to offer assistance at the scene of a recent “significant” traffic accident. Warrington School Resource Officer Robert Bell said Benjamin Schubert, 18, and Thomas McDonald, 17, “exhibited commendatory qualities that morning”...
NOVA’s candlelight tribute for victims of crime is May 14
NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim services agency, invites the community to join in honoring victims of crime, their families, friends and those who serve them at a candlelight tribute on May 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Core Creek Park Pavilion #11, 901 Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne. The gathering and reception starts at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 6:30 p.m.
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