Stories by Tony Di Domizio

Methacton School Board votes 7-2 to approve preliminary 2025-26 budget with 5.1% tax increase

With a special education exception, the board can avoid a voter referendum to go over the 4.0% millage rate limit.

One charge withdrawn, others waived to Montco court against inmate accused of punching officer

Montgomery County Detectives allege Leo Vanhulst, of the 100 block of Winged Foot Court, Limerick, refused to comply with staff …

Man allegedly headbutts officer during arrest for disorderly conduct at Harvest Grill

Taylor Schaible, of Foxcroft Lane, Schuylkill Township, is also accused of punching an employee after refusing to leave.

Man waives 147 charges related to the rape, sexual assault of two girls, 14 years ago, to county court

John Randall Scott, of Reading, walked into state police barracks last month and allegedly confessed to his crimes.

Convicted sexually violent predator admits to possessing child pornography, sharing images with minors

Gary Justin Russell, 35, of the 60th block of Heron Court, Phoenixville, will be sentenced at a later date.

Assault, child endangerment charges withdrawn against man who flipped pickup with juvenile passenger in alleged DUI crash

Oscar Ray Gordon, 61, of Norristown, heads to court on numerous DUI misdemeanors instead.

House egged in Perkiomen, state police say

The incident is under investigation.

Murder charges held for court against state prisoner accused of killing sex offender cellmate

Shaun Harden, 45, a convicted sex offender, was found dead in his cell the morning of Nov. 1.

Collegeville Council takes first step toward eminent domain acquisition of Perkiomen Bridge Hotel

Council unanimously passed an ordinance beginning the eminent domain process.

Man accused of shoplifting more than $1,300 in merchandise from Target, police say

The incident occurred in November and the defendant was charged Jan. 27

Car crash knocks down utility pole, wires in Perkiomen Township Tuesday night

The accident occurred around 6 p.m.

Burglary, theft charges held for county court against alleged multi-county serial burglar

Brian Hunter Aguado, of the 500 block of West Ritner Street, Philadelphia, has been charged by police in two separate …

Inmate accused of spitting in corrections officer's face, police say

The incident occurred last month.

Death row inmate found dead in cell at SCI Phoenix state prison

Tam Le, was declared dead Tuesday afternoon at the Skippack Township prison.

Pennsburg woman, a former Bucks County guidance counselor, admits to sexual contact with student

Kelly Ann Schutte met the 14-year-old boy when she was a guidance counselor at Pennridge South Middle School.

Charges withdrawn against man accused of driving SUV stolen in New Jersey

The SUV was reported stolen over a year ago in New Jersey, police said

Inmate punched corrections officer in the head during admissions at jail, police said

The alleged assault took place last month.

East Greenville-raised Sabrina Carpenter wins Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Performance at Sunday's Grammys

“Short n’ Sweet” beat out other albums by Carpenter’s contemporaries, including Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Best New Artist Chappell Roan, …

Woman accused of stealing more than $2K in clothing from Dick's Sporting Goods moves charges to county court

Janin Lynn McGlone, of Plymouth Meeting, allegedly had wire cutters and a security magnetic tool in her possession.

All charges dismissed against man accused of stealing more than $1,700 in tools, traffic signal switches, from construction site

James Brian Maguire, of the 300 block of Forrest Avenue, Norristown, was allegedly caught on surveillance.

Alleged serial burglar who hit gas stations in Montco, Bucks since 2020 nabbed by state police

The defendant is free on $1,000 unsecured bail, according to court records.

3 charges dismissed, others held for county court against 2 men charged in illegal sale, purchase of guns during undercover sting

Shane Taylor, of Matawan, NJ, is accused of illegally selling two guns for $700 to Douglas Allan Greene, of South …

Inmate, Norristown man charged in alleged Instagram murder-for-hire plot to kill inmate's ex-girlfriend, Montco DA says

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele announced charges against inmate Zunir Wilson-Walker, and Jaden Uriah Jones, of Norristown, Thursday morning.

All charges held for court against Montco man accused of New Year's Eve box cutter stabbing

Jabbar Thornton-Bey, of the 200 block of Dayton Street, Phoenixville, remains at Montgomery County jail on $250,077 cash bail

Pre-trial proceedings set for April for man accused of sharing child sexual abuse material over 4 months, police say

Jadon Nihal Madavaram, of the 1300 block of Dell Road, allegedly shared CSAM via a BitTorrent program.

All charges held for county court against inmate accused of smuggling meth, coke via hair braid

When officers allegedly found the drugs on Anthony White, he tried to swallow them.

May jury trial scheduled for Perkiomen father accused of fracturing infant son's skull

The mother of the now 11-month-old -- Jayana Tanae Webb – is sitting in prison for up to 60 years …

2 of 3 accused in burglary of Hilltown towing business in 2023 head to county court on all charges

A third defendant, Deanna Andrichyn, of Boyertown, will have a preliminary hearing in March.

WATCH: Firefighters use defensive attack strategy during massive blaze at woodworking business Wednesday

The fire occurred around 3:15 p.m. at Bradford Woodworking on Fisher Road.

Inmate accused of aggravated harassment, assault for spitting in corrections sergeant's face, police say

County detectives allege Matthew Robert Napier, of Delaware County, committed the crime while housed at Montgomery County jail.

Inmate charged with assaulting five corrections officers, severely injuring one, police say

The incident occurred within Montgomery County Correctional Facility last month.

8 arrested for trafficking factory-made and 3D-printed firearms, switches and suppressors, police say

The gun trafficking organization was allegedly led by three defendants charged with homicide in the December home invasion killing in …

Third man arrested and charged in Lower Merion home invasion murder and attempted murder

Jeremy Fuentes, of Philadelphia, was arrested by Philadelphia Police Homicide Task Force and the Philadelphia SWAT on Friday.

D&N Automotive Group celebrates grand opening of its classic and modern car repair and restoration shop

North Penn graduate Steve Davis always had a dream of opening his own business.

Charges held for county court against man accused of Ursinus College burglary, trespassing

The defendant, from Stowe, PA, was caught allegedly wandering suspicious around campus and entering a stranger's dorm room, police said.

Charges waived to county court for Montco man accused of manufacturing, selling 'untraceable' ghost guns

The investigation began in December 2023, when authorities found numerous items used in the manufacturing of privately made firearms aka …

Inmate charged after throwing his poop at corrections officer, police say

The incident occurred in November, but the defendant was charged this month.

86 charges waived for court against Hatfield man accused of raping 4 children at numerous Montco locations

Resul Mustafa Ozdemir, of the 1000 block of Pinegrove Avenue, located alongside Oak Park Elementary, remains at Montgomery County jail …

More than $35K stolen from pizza shop in overnight burglary, police said

The incident remains under investigation, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Limited availability for businesses to get noticed on street light banners via Chamber of Commerce of Greater Montco

According to the Chamber, the program allows businesses to have their company logo as their own personal “billboard.”

Car engulfs in flames outside Royal Farms Tuesday afternoon

The call came in at around 1 p.m.

LensCrafters employee accused of stealing more than 200 pairs of sunglasses arrested in Lower Frederick

Kenneth Gibson, 41, of Philadelphia, allegedly sold the sunglasses online.

Man had identity stolen and then thief ordered multiple BMWs under victim's name, police say

The incident remains under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police.

1 injured, transported in SEPTA bus accident Monday morning

The 4-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 10 a.m.

Major shoplifting charge withdrawn against Worcester woman at preliminary hearing Thursday

With the felony charge withdrawn, Nicolette Rose DelGrippo, of the 3000 block of Liberty Lane, had the remaining charge of …

Cat rescue owner charged with animal creulty, severe neglect, starvation of 4 kittens in her care waives preliminary hearing

Maura Shuttleworth is accused of neglecting four kittens of veterinary care, food, and water, to the point where they were …

Octogenarian not prosecuted on corruption of minors, child endangerment charges, awaits sentencing

Frank L. Knappenberger Jr., of the 900 block of North Hanover Street, kissed the teenage victim more than twice, police …

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