Montgomery Pastor Steals, Gets Jail for Insurance Scam

Kyung Soon Kim, 53, of Robertson Court, will spend two consecutive weekends in prison for his role in an insurance scam with his business associate in 2008.

A South Korean pastor from Montgomery Township broke the Eighth Commandment, according to The Reporter, when he committed theft and conspiracy theft in 2008, for agreeing to take part in an insurance scam involving his business associate and her son’s Lexus. Kyung Soon Kim, 53, of the 100 block of Robertson Court, was sentenced to two consecutive weekends in the county jail, according to the article, after pleading guilty to the aforementioned charges. Kim also has to pay $24,554 in restitution to Liberty Mutual Insurance. Kim’s business associate, Kathleen Bangwhan Chung, 69, of Philadelphia, has already pleaded guilty to making false reports to an insurance company and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, according to court records. …

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OMG PD: Drunken Masturbator Rams Police Car, Cops Say

This week's stories include a man who was caught with his pants down at the 19th Hole, an alleged thief who struck the same grocery store for the sixth time in two months and a corporate center with an itchy fire alarm trigger.

Montco Man Caught with his Pants Down: According to a report in the Abington Patch, a drunken 38-year-old man did not take kindly to having his personal time interrupted by police. Police allegedly caught the man masturbating in his vehicle in the parking lot of the 19th Hole Lounge. Upon ordering the man to put his pants on and exit the vehicle, the man reportedly put his vehicle in reverse, slammed on the gas and struck the police officer's vehicle. Read the full story here. Corporate Center Evactuated Again, This Time for Toast: According to a report in the Plymouth-Whitemarsh Patch, the Spring Mill Corporate Center was once again evacuated—this time, for a piece of toast. It's the third evacuation in less than a month, with the first …

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Security Camera Monitor Stolen from Car in Towamencin

The $500 Lorex camera system monitor was stolen from a car parked behind Ray's Pizza at Allen-Forge Shopping Center

A $500 black Lorex security camera system monitor was stolen from a vehicle parked behind Ray’s Pizzeria & Steaks in the Allen-Forge Shopping Plaza in Towamencin Thursday evening. Towamencin Township Police are investigating the reported theft from and damage to the vehicle, which occurred between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 10, police said. The rear driver’s side window was broken out in order to gain access to the car, police said. Contact Towamencin Township Police at 215-368-7606 with any information on the theft.

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Electronics Valued at $540 Stolen from Unlocked Car

The theft occurred after noon on December 13 on Pioneer Road

Towamencin Township Police said numerous electronics with an estimated value of $540 were stolen from an unlocked car Dec. 13. At around 6:25 p.m. Dec. 13, a resident on the 1000 block of Pioneer Road reported a Garmin GPS, a cellphone charger and a Bluetooth cell phone car kit were stolen from the vehicle, which was parked in the driveway, police said. The theft occurred after noon, police said. Call Towamencin Police at 215-368-7606 with any information on the theft.

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$42,000 Car Stolen from Towamencin Condos

The auto theft occurred in the overnight hours of Nov. 7 to Nov. 8 on the 100 block of Monroe Drive in Towamencin

A black Infiniti G-37 IPL 2-door, valued at $42,000, was stolen during the overnight hours of Nov. 7 to Nov. 8 from Towamencin Condonimiums, police said. Towamencin Township Police are investigating the theft, which occurred on the 100 block of Monroe Drive, police said. The Infiniti was parked in a stall directly in front of the owner’s residence at 11:10 p.m. Nov. 7, police said. At 7 a.m., Nov. 8, the vehicle was gone. There was no broken glass or signs of forced entry observed on scene, police said. Call Towamencin Police at 215-368-7606 with any information on this theft.

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Copper Stolen from Skippack Basement

Burglars broke into a home on Collegeville Road and stole copper piping, police said

Pennsylvania State Police said unknown persons entered a home on the 800 block of Collegeville Road in Skippack Township by unknown means and removed the copper piping in the basement sometime between August 8 and September 8, 2012. While removing the piping, the robbers caused water to run in the basement, police said. The 66-year-old homeowner from Worcester discovered the basement was filled about three feet high with water, police said. Contact police at 610-584-1250 with any details

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Silver Dollars, Rare Coins Stolen from The Archive

The burglary of the store on West Second Street occurred between August 10 and August 11 in Lansdale

Numerous commemorative silver dollars, rare coins and 24 teddy bears were stolen from The Archive, a book and memorabilia reseller on the 700 block of West Second Street. Police said the burglary occurred between August 10 and August 11. Unknown suspects gained access by cutting a 2-foot by 2-foot hole in the sheet metal siding and inside the drywall of the building, police said. The burglar or burglars then broke into the display cases to get the items. Here is a rundown of what was stolen, along with 24 small teddy bears. All items were packaged in yellow and white boxes. The rundown includes year, type and value of the coins: US Commemorative Silver Dollars 2012            Infantry Soldier          $60 2011            Medal of Honor…

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More Than $700 Taken in Lansdale Burglary

Lansdale Police said someone entered an unlocked home on Monticello Place on July 26 and took more than $700 and some change. Police are pursuing leads

Lansdale Police are following up on leads on a residential burglary that occurred the afternoon of July 26 on the 800 block of Monticello Place. Police said more than $700 in cash and change was taken from the home during the daytime hours. The homeowner claimed they left the door unlocked due to a scheduled visit from a relative, police said. The homeowner told police the relative never came to the house that day, police said. Monticello Place is located off Norway Drive, between East Main Street and Knapp Road. Call Lansdale Police at (215) 368-1801 with any information. Police said this is not connected to a recent burglary on Cherry Street in which four shotguns were stolen and another burglary of samurai swords at the Lansdale …

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12:45 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012

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Man Nabbed for Alleged Theft of Wallet from Florida Woman

Joseph Robb, 53, was allegedly found in possession of the specific currency denominations, including two coins, that a Kissimmee, FL woman reported stolen from her purse while waiting at the Lansdale train station

A man with no fixed address, according to police, has been incarcerated following arraignment July 21 on receiving stolen property and drug charges stemming from an incident at the Lansdale train station. Police said Joseph Douglas Robb, 53, was allegedly found in possession of $500 cash and coins reported stolen from a purse of a Kissimmee, FL woman who was waiting for a train at Lansdale train station. Robb was also found in possession of a crack pipe, police said. Robb was arraigned July 21 before District Judge Deborah Lukens on a misdemeanor charge of receiving stolen property, misdemeanor possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct, police said. Bail was set at 10 percent of $5,000, which Robb did not post…

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5:30 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012

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Convicted Thief Faces Theft, Fraud Charges in County Court

Joshua Stinson, 23, was arrested by Lansdale Police Thursday following his preliminary hearing in Montgomery Township and charged with theft and receiving stolen property

A man who no fixed address accused of stealing credit cards, a cell phone and gift cards from a car in Lansdale had a stipulation hearing Thursday morning before District Judge Andrea Duffy on theft, access device fraud and identity theft charges stemming from a Montgomery Township incident in May. In the end, Joshua Stinson, 23, formerly of 111 W. Sixth St., Lansdale, had a misdemeanor identity theft charge withdrawn by the township police. However, he faces a misdemeanor charge of theft and another misdemeanor charge of access device fraud at his Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas arraignment August 29. “We stipulated the facts on the probable cause, and there is sufficient cause to hold the charges for Common Pleas court,” said …

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