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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Nine Suspects in Meth Trafficking Bust Face Wednesday Preliminary Hearings

The hearings for the suspects are set for 10 a.m. before District Judge Andrea Duffy in Montgomeryville

Nine of 10 suspects charged in connection with a May methamphetamine trafficking ring bust are scheduled for preliminary hearings today at 10 before District Judge Andrea Duffy in Montgomeryville. Here are the individuals scheduled for hearings Wednesday: Ryan Burns, of 804 Marlbrook Lane, Upper Gwynedd (Madison at Willowyck), has had his preliminary hearing continued four times since his May 4 preliminary arraignment, according to court records.  Burns' preliminary hearing is set for June 12 at 10:30 a.m. before Duffy. Three suspects charged in the trafficking ring are not in custody yet, according to Whalley: One suspect has no criminal docket filed in the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System: Antonio Encarnacion Perales, 1002 N. …

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Wiretaps Lead To Bust Of Local Meth Operation, Towamencin Township Hall, Four Waive Charges in Meth Bust Preliminary Hearings, and 2 more ›

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Twelve Waive Charges to County Court in Meth Ring Case

A second preliminary hearing for the remaining suspects is set for May 24 before District Judge Andrea Duffy

At the District Court of Judge Andrea Duffy Wednesday morning, 12 of the 32 suspects arrested May 8 in connection with a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking ring waived all charges against them to a July 5 arraignment in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Jason Whalley said a preliminary hearing will be held May 24 at 10:45 a.m. for the remaining 20 suspects, including what he called the "big players": Francesco "Frank" Messina, Dave Penna and Jeff Penna. The suspects are facing numerous felony charges and misdemeanor charges, including corrupt organizations; manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver; dealing in proceeds of unlawful activites; …

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Wiretaps Lead To Bust Of Local Meth Operation and Towamencin Township Hall

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