Willow Grove Fire Wins Exelon's Energy for the Community Award

Each year Exelon recognizes employee volunteerism by awarding a total of $140,000 in grants to 14 organizations around the country.

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OMG PD: Nearly $400 In Baby Formula Stolen by Man Who Fled in Cadillac

This week's stories include a man who stole $400 in baby formula before fleeing in a Cadillac, a booking agent who allegedly stole various condiments, and vandalism on Serenity Street.

Man Steals $400 in Baby Formula, Flees in Cadillac, Police Say: According to a report in the Norristown Patch, police are searching for a man who allegedly stole $400 in Gerber Good Start baby formula from the local Thriftway. After making his way out of the store without paying, he jumped into a Cadillac and fled the scene, the report states. Read the full story here. Alleged Condiment Crook Nabbed by Police: According to a report in the Lansdale Patch, a booking agent in a three-piece suit was arrested after he allegedly stole condiments from a nearby diner. Among the reported items were Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and creamer. The man allegedly told police "I'm a chef. I need this stuff." Read the full story here. Sixteen Vehicles …

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Alleged Heroin Dealer Has Court Hearing Postponed

Terrance Malik Anderson is facing charges for allegedly attempting to sell heroin during a foiled drug deal in Hatboro.

An alleged Philadelphia heroin dealer whose criminal rap sheet dates back to 1999 had his day in Hatboro District Court postponed. After sheriff's officers transported Terrance Malik Anderson, 29, formerly of the 2700 block of W. Master Street in Philadelphia, from the Montgomery County Correctional Facility more than an hour after his scheduled preliminary hearing on Thursday, Hatboro District Judge Paul Leo agreed to Hatboro Police's request for a continuance.  Authorities allege that Anderson had 120 bags of heroin, seven bags of cocaine and a small amount of marijuana in his possession during a foiled hand-to-hand drug exchange in the Aaron's parking lot at South York Road and Lehman Avenue in Hatboro last month.  According to court …

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Philly Man Sentenced for Role in 2-Year Burglary Spree

Homes in Upper Moreland, Abington, Upper Dublin and other municipalities were burglarized between November 2008 and October 2010.

  A Philadelphia man was sentenced to five to 10 years’ state prison time for his role in committing several burglaries between 2008 and 2010. According to a story on Phillyburbs.com, John D. Wilson, 49, was sentenced earlier this week. Wilson has been incarcerated since October 2010 and his co-defendant, William Perkins, 64, of Philadelphia, the getaway driver, is serving a 10- to 20-year state sentence after admitting to his role in the crimes.  Wilson gave police a statement admitting to burglarizing almost 40 homes in the area. According to Abington Police, Perkins and Wilson used a white Ford pickup truck with ladder racks during the burglaries, which was seen leaving the scene of a burglary in October 2010.  Abington Police attempted…

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Montco Drug Ring's Leader Takes Stand as Witness for the Prosecution

A drug ring that included Montgomery County has recently been on trial in a major wire-tapping case.

He took the stand as a witness for the prosecution, but it was the defense that really got him to talk. An unnamed ringleader of a major drug ring that reached parts of Montgomery, Bucks, Chester and Philadelphia counties was the topic of discussion in Judge Gary S. Silow’s courtroom Friday, as more than 24 men and women face charges in the ring, which was caught via wire-tapping by local authorities, reports the Times Herald.  The witness admitted on the stand, when questioned by the defense, that he did not know at least one of the men named as part of a drug trafficking organization. He told the defense attorney "No, I don’t know him at all," when the man was brought before him. Other testimony provided information overheard on wire-tap…

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OMG PD: Cocaine, Potato Salad on Woman's Grocery List, Police Say

This week's stories include a woman who allegedly listed various drugs on her grocery list, a 'sexting' teacher pleads guilty and accused cemetery thieves strike in Montgomery County.

Potato Salad, Cocaine and Pepsi on Woman's Shopping List: According to a report in the Perkiomen Valley Patch, police discovered a strange grocery list in the vehicle of a 21-year-old woman who had just rear-ended another vehicle. The grocery list included items such as cocaine, potato salad, chicken breast and pepsi, along with a reminder to get high. Read the full story here. Trio of Thieves Strike Montco Cemeteries: According to a report in the Lower Moreland Patch, three people have been arrested in connection with a string of robberies that occurred at local cemeteries. The report states that the robbers preyed on the grieving, stealing purses and personal items from vehicles as visitors mourned their loss. Read the full story here. "…

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Upper Moreland Swears in New Chiefs and Officer

More than 100 people came out to witness the swearing in of the township’s new police chief, Willow Grove Volunteer Fire Co. chief and police officer.

The regular meeting of the Upper Moreland Board of Commissioners Monday night saw the installation of the township’s newest first responders. “This is one of the things that makes being commissioner very important,” Board President Commissioner Sam Valenza said during the meeting. “It’s very important to us to have family and friends here tonight.” According to regular attendees of municipal board meetings, the audience of more than 100 people supporting the township’s latest representatives was the largest of its kind in recent memory. District Justice Paul Leo led the swearing in ceremony of: Each took an oath to support and defend the Constitution, and uphold the laws of the state and township without discrimination to those they are …

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OMG PD: Robbers Steal Guns at Gunpoint, Police Say

This week's stories include a man who was robbed of his guns at gunpoint, a pair of fossils that were stolen from an exhibit, and a late night police chase with no headlights.

Robbers Steal Guns at Gunpoint: According to a report in the Perkioman Valley Patch, an Upper Hanover man was robbed of his guns at gunpoint at his home on Wednesday morning. The report states the two armed men stole a total of ten guns, including two pistols and eight long-guns. The men also reportedly stole his truck. Read the full story here. Fossil Theft Reported in Whitemarsh: According to a report in the Plymouth-Whitemarsh Patch, two fossils were stolen from a display table at the Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair. The stolen fossils were identified as ammonite and alaundrusen alum geode. Read the full story here. Man Leads Police on Chase After Crashing Into Bridge: According to a report in the Ambler Patch, a 46-year-…

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Montco Sheriff Seeks to Expand 'GREAT' Program

School, court, community program aims to prevent violence.

What can they say? It's a "GREAT" program. And, Montgomery County's Sheriff Eileen Whalon Behr hopes it can continue. "The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department seeks to expand the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program through the county’s public schools, court system and community events," said Behr in a recent release. "The violence prevention program aims to prevent bullying, youth crime, violence, drug use, and gang involvement." Behr says the program is designed to be preventative.  “The program is specifically designed to avoid future problems and provides positive interaction with our deputy sheriffs,” said Behr. Behr said that the program "strives to immunize youth against delinquency, youth violence and gang…

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