Stories by Tony Di Domizio

Officer cleared of wrongdoing in fatal Montco shooting

The Upper Perk officer shot Gabriel Diaz twice in the September incident.

Fire police on scene on W. 3rd Ave. in Trappe due to garbage in roadway

According to Montgomery County emergency dispatch, a trash truck lost its load and is no longer on location.

Police ID pedestrian killed by car in Upper Providence as elderly Montgomery County man

The acccident occurred on Wednesday afternoon outside the Staples on E. Ridge Pike.

3rd suspect in $384K Collegeville jewelry theft arraigned for county trial this week

The burglary and theft occurred in February at Sabre's Jewelry on East Main Street.

Methacton School Board to vote Tuesday on $3.25M design contract for new high school campus

The $219 million-estimated project could break ground in March 2026.

Methacton hit by Facebook blackout over illicit drug ‘meth’ confusion

The same exact thing happened to Methven, New Zealand last month.

Schwenksville, Lower Frederick, Lower Providence issue burn bans until further notice

The bans are for safety due to drought in the state.

Trial proceedings begin this week for octogenarian accused of felony corruption of minors

Frank L. Knappenberger Jr., of Pottstown, is accused of kissing and touching a teen in Upper Frederick.

Elderly man killed after being hit by car in Upper Providence Wednesday afternoon

The accident remains under investigation.

Pedestrian hit and killed in Ridge Pike shopping center lot Wednesday afternoon

The incident occurred in Upper Providence Township shortly before 12:15 p.m.

Allentown man charged with 25 felonies in $22K business check mail theft case across 5 counties, police say

Edison Pena-Roman was employed by a company that brought mail to and from area post offices, including in the Perkiomen …

Victim's fingernail rips off in struggle during purse robbery in Lower Providence, police say

The incident occurred on the 2000 block of Greens Way Circle.

Convicted sexually violent predator to be arraigned this week on 9 child pornography charges

Gary Justin Russell, 35, of the 60th block of Heron Court, Phoenixville, is currently in Montgomery County jail.

Lower Frederick's 2025 budget presentation on agenda for Tuesday night

“As of Sept. 30, we have spent 64.7% of the 2024 budget," township Manager Jason Wager said.

Fire crews fight shed and brush fire Monday afternoon in Salford

The fire call came in at 4 p.m.

Prisoner charged with aggravated harassment for spitting on guard, police say

The incident occurred in the medical center at Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

Fire tax increase of 0.14 mills proposed in 2025 Schwenksville budget

The increase would generate about $7,000 in revenue for Lower Frederick Fire Company.

This Week Now: Home At Last Dog Rescue 5K, Dog Walk & Fall Fair, free Abington tree giveaway and more regional fun

Check out some fun, family events going on this week in the region.

WATCH: Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, community volunteers plant new trees in White's Road Park

Volunteers from Canada Life Reinsurance took part in the native tree planting.

Multiple fire crews on scene of mulch fire on Gravel Pike

The fire was called in at 4:20 p.m. Sunday.

Police find man walking outside wearing nothing but his shoes, charged with open lewdness

Jeffrey Krajnik was naked, except for his shoes, 200 feet away from his West Fifth Avenue home, police say.

Attempted assault charge withdrawn at preliminary hearing against inmate accused of attacking corrections officer

Raheem Michael Jackson was charged in July by Pennsylvania State Police.

WATCH: Perkiomen, Skippack fire companies work together for firefighter training

Volunteer firefighters from Perkiomen Township trained for advancement scenarios and search and rescue responses.

Inmate awaiting trial on murder charges in beating death at SCI Phoenix sentenced for unrelated drug smuggling offenses

Dwight Matthew Williams, 42, formerly of Philadelphia, awaits trial for the alleged murder of Ashokkumar Guru.

Man accused of stealing $225K cash from Super Bowl party has charges held for county trial

Prajeethkumar Devathala, 40, of Norristown, faces felony theft offenses.

Perkiomen Valley School Board OKs contract with AI-enabled Buspatrol program to fine drivers

The no-cost program will send a ticket to drivers who refuse to stop for school buses.

PVHS students recognized for National Merit Scholarship accomplishments, Montco Honors String Orchestra

The orchestra students performed for the school board last week.

Attempted aggravated assault charges on state trooper withdrawn against Perkiomen Township man

Anthony Joseph Masciantonio, 32, of the 10th block of Wynnewood Drive, was charged in August with felony attempted aggravated assault …

This Week Now: Fall Fest events, Family Bingo, Fall Maker's Market bring regional fun

Check out the entertainment and activites taking place this week around the region.

Trappe Uber driver accused of Villanova rape free on bail ahead of preliminary hearing Oct. 17

Mirvan Dinler, 26, of Washington Court, allegedly raped a student in her dorm room in September.

Deadline approaching for applications to be next Schwenksville Borough Manager

According to “Challenges and Opportunities” in the job description, Schwenksville’s finances are “stable,” but “with small margins.”

DNA links Bucks County man to Upper Providence burglary, sending him to prison

Enrique Geovani Mulero, 26, of Bensalem, stole ammo, tools and chainsaws from a business.

Man charged with first- and third-degree murder in shooting death of Norristown man Wednesday morning

Saleen Smith, 41, was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a joint investigation.

Man gets probation, sex offender supervision in child porn possession case

Lawrence Francis Cole also faces a 15-year requirement to report his address to state police

Lower Frederick Supervisors vote against traffic garden installation at Foy Park, due to county constraints

Grant monies for the project can be used for the garden at another park.

Large oil spill near Perkiomen Trail parking area shuts down Main Street, Schwenksville Road Tuesday evening

Oil dry or sand is en route to the scene to clean up the spill of unknown origin.

Maryland man charged with felony firearm possession without a license after hotel parking lot pot bust, police say

Antwan Dewan Hardy, 38, of Paramount Park Dr., allegedly had a loaded, chambered .45mm in his car.

Emergency personnel, police on scene of accident with injuries in Trappe Monday morning

The accident occurred at W 7th Avenue and West Main Street.

Bail hearing, pre-trial conference set this month for Perkiomen father accused of fracturing infant son's skull

Tahir Marcel Riley, 27, of the 200 block of Concord Road, remains incarcerated at Montgomery County jail on $1 million …

This Week Now: Haunted hayride, CROP Hunger Walk and more fun events in Perk Valley

Check out the fun going on this week in the Perkiomen Valley region.

PA Turnpike adds payment options for tolls

Google Pay and Apple Pay can be used to make one-time payments.

Montgomery County SPCA director retires in wake of Inquirer report on mismanagement, poor conditions

The Montgomery County SPCA is notably the wealthiest animal shelter in Pennsylvania, reporting over $67 million in assets, yet its …

Inmate accused of aggravated assault on state corrections officer has charge held for county arraignment

The felony offense was held for arraignment next month.

Officers commended for bravery, heroism in cardiac arrest emergency in August

Upper Providence Police Chief Mark Freeman offered congratulations on Sept. 26.

Charity food pantry lands new 12,000-square-foot home in Perkiomen Township

Daily Bread Community Food Pantry serves the Perkiomen area and beyond.

Status conference scheduled Tuesday for Perkiomen man accused of killing mother, brother

The general purpose of the status conference is to determine the likely disposition of the assigned case prior to the …

Upper Providence firefighter, police lieutenant ran in support of Montco Hero Fund on Saturday

The Montgomery County Hero Fund is a 501(c3) organization that provides immediate and ongoing relief and services.

Lower Frederick discusses regional emergency services mutual aid agreement covering Perk Valley, Spring-Ford communities

The township solicitor recommend a revision to the agreement regarding indemnification.

Flipped flatbed with car blocking traffic on West Third Avenue Monday afternoon

The accident occurred at 2:40 p.m. in Collegeville.

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