Tuesday, December 4, 2012
An Eagleville man is being charged with driving under the influence after a crash on Rt. 113.
An Eagleville man will be charged with driving under the influence and related traffic offenses after crashing into another vehicle at 1 a.m. on Dec. 1, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Jayson Fetterman, 23, was traveling south on Rt. 113 in a Chevrolet Tahoe when his vehicle traveled into the northbound lane and struck a Suzuki Aero, driven by Christen Marano of Lansdale, according to police. Marano, 34, was transported to Einstein Hospital in East Norriton to be treated for injuries sustained during the crash, police said. Fetterman allegedly showed signs of intoxication, and he was taken into custody, according to the PSP. Both vehicles were towed from the scene; Marano’s vehicle was more significantly damaged, according to…
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
New act and state budget will combine for more support of PSP.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Rep. Mike Vereb (R-Montgomery) used to be in law enforcement himself. As a former officer, he said funding for the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is a crucial need. “Proposals to increase state police funding died under the former administration, but thanks to Gov. Corbett’s leadership, the legislature worked together in a bipartisan manner to ensure that the Pennsylvania State Police has funding for 100 new cadets this year under the 2012-13 state budget,” Vereb said in a statement released on Monday. “Public safety is one the most important jobs of any government and securing adequate funds to fight crime in communities across Pennsylvania is one of my top priorities, without increasing spending or implementing any new taxes on our …
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Burglars broke into a home on Collegeville Road and stole copper piping, police said
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
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
The vandalism occurred in the early morning of August 27
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Police said a home at 125 Meadow View Lane in Worcester was vandalized by paintballs at around 3:25 a.m. on August 27. The investigation remains ongoing, police said.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The body of 46-year-old Bernard Jaruga, of Easton, was found in the Green Lane Reservoir Sept. 2.
The Pennsylvania State Police identified the body found in the Green Lane Reservoir on Sept. 2 as 46-year-old Bernard Jaruga from Easton, Pa. State Police were dispatched to Green Lane Park early Sunday morning in response to a report of a vehicle that had been left overnight. After hours of searching the reservoir, a body was retrieved at 2:40 p.m. and Jaruga was declared dead by the Montgomery County Coroner's Office. Green Lane Park Rangers, Red Hill Fire Company and the Telford Volunteer Diving and Rescue Unit also participated in the search, State Police said. According to Jaruga's Facebook page, he was a native of Poland and a fishing enthusiast. Jaruga was a personal care professional at the Matheny Medical and Education Center in …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The girl was last seen at the New Life School in Schwenksville Thursday evening
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl named Jessica Hudson who was last seen at the New Life School in Schwenksville Thursday evening. Hudson is 5 feet 4 inches tall and 140 pounds. She was last seen at the school around 8 p.m. wearing grey shorts, a white T-shirt, Spider-Man socks, no shoes, and a white flower in her hair, police said. Police have no indication of Hudson's whereabouts, of where she is headed or of her mode of transportation, police said. Contact state police at (610) 584-1250 and reference incident number K03-1866092.
Checkpoint will be posted between Friday, August 3, and Sunday, August 5, with a location somewhere in western Montgomery County.
The Pennsylvania State Police have announced that they will conduct another sobriety checkpoint this coming weekend, between the evening hours of Friday, August 3, and the early morning hours of Sunday, August 5. Though the press release does not identify the specific location of the checkpoint, it does state that the checkpoint will be posted somewhere in western Montgomery County, with the help of a local municipal police force. The release urges motorists to make responsible decisions before getting behind the wheel, and adds that sobriety checkpoints have been shown to reduce the number of alcohol and drug related crashes.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Despite being prevented by police from protesting in front of the prison, the movement voiced their concerns regarding Governor Corbett’s priorities.
Decarcerate Pennsylvania protested the Graterford Prison expansion on Tuesday, though it was semi-thwarted when members of the Pennsylvania State Police prevented them from walking onto the Graterford complex. The group had initially planned to meet at Perkiomen Valley High School and walk to the prison entrance, but state police prevented them from making the trek citing safety concerns. “We prevented them from obstructing the highway – we did it for their safety,” said a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper. “People are going to start looking at them, and not pay attention to the way they are driving, so it is an issue of safety.” Despite the concerns from police, Decarcerate Pennsylvania member Hakim Ali believes that the police were not …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Checkpoint will be located somewhere in the western portion of the county between July 6 and July 9
If you're going to imbibe this Independence Day Weekend, you may want to think twice about driving. The Pennsylvania State Police have issued a report stating that they will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in western Montgomery County between July 6 and July 9. Though the exact location was not released, the report did indicate that the location is "considered a high-risk area." "Sobriety checkpoints are held to reduce alcohol related crashes resulting in injuries, death and property damage," the report states. "The State Police encourage all motorists to make the right decision and not attempt to operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances." If you're out drinking this weekend, make …
Sunday, July 1, 2012
If you have any questions about buying fireworks, the State Police might have the answer
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
The following information comes courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Police barracks. Due to the upcoming July 4th holiday and summer season, here are some FAQs regarding fireworks. Q: Can I use fireworks in Pennsylvania? A: State law prohibits the use of Consumer and Display Fireworks in Pennsylvania without a permit. Items defined as “ground and hand-held sparkling devices”, “novelties” and “toy caps” in American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Standard 87-1 are not currently regulated by State Law; therefore, their sale and use are permissible. These “non-fireworks” are the only types allowed to be sold from tents, stands, convenience stores, retail establishments and other various outlets not licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Q: …
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