Saturday, May 11, 2013
A look back at some of the local stories you may have missed during the past week.
Missing Norristown Teen Returns Home A Norristown teen who had been missing for a week was found when she reported to school on Thursday morning. The teen was unharmed. Victim Airlifted Following Shooting on Chain Street A 22-year-old man was medevaced after he was shot in the side of the abdomen on Friday afternoon. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. Young Teen Boy Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver, Police Say A boy in his early teens was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Tuesday night in the area of West Main and Hamilton streets. Police are currently seeking the identity of the driver. Wet Seal Pays Millions to Settle Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Three local women will have a share in the $7.5 million settlement, after they …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Pottstown man is among 27 suspects charged in “Operation Blowout,” which uncovered a crystal methamphetamine ring stretching from Mexico to Pennsylvania.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
A four-year undercover investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Montgomery County man, as well as 26 other people, suspected of links to a crystal methamphetamine trafficking operation that stretched from Mexico and Texas and took root in Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Lehigh and Tioga counties. Officials believe that the large network is responsible for the distribution of more than $3.5 million worth of crystal meth in southeastern and northern Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. Robert H. Snyder, 53, of Pottstown, is charged with two counts of participating in a corrupt organization, 20 counts of delivery of a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy, unlawful use of a communications facility, …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Retired Norristown Police officer Jack Pennington was arrested in June on charges he led an active methamphetamine and prescription pill distribution operation.
Charges were upheld in the case against 67-year-old Jack Pennington, a King of Prussia resident and former Norristown police officer who is is alleged to have conducted an extensive methamphetamine and prescription pill sales and distribution operation in Montgomery County. Pennington went before Judge William Maruszczak in district court on Tuesday, Aug. 29 for a preliminary hearing in which a Montgomery County detective testified to wire taps and survellience conducted on Pennigton over a three-month period. Judge Maruszczak upheld all charges against Pennington and denied a request by defense attorney John McMahon Jr. for a reduction in the $2 million bail. "We presented a very strong case against Mr. Pennington," said Assistant …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Jack Pennington retired from the Norristown Police Department as a Detective Sergeant in 1995. He was arrested Tuesday at the Plymouth Meeting Mall.
An Upper Merion man and former 28-year veteran of the Norristown Police Department was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine and illegal bookmaking, the Montgomery County District Attorney's office announced Thursday. Jack Pennington, who retired from the police department in 1995, was taken into custody at the Plymouth Meeting Mall after an alleged exchange that included three ounces of crystal methamphetamine and almost $7,000 in cash, according to the criminal complaint filed by county detective James Vinter. When he was arrested, Pennington was allegedly found to be in possession of his "retired" Norristown Police badge and $9,470 in cash. "He kept using his badge" as he conducted …
Saturday, June 16, 2012
James "Twin" Adams admits to role in three-county bust
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
According to an article in The Reporter, James "Twin" Adams, 47, of the first block of Hartranft Avenue, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court to corrupt organizations, possession with intent to deliver cocaine and conspiracy in connection with incidents that occurred between November 2008 and May 2011. The incidents were connected to the recent three-county drug bust dubbed as "Operation Heads Up." Adams said, according to the article, that he admitted his role with the alleged Montgomery County Drug King, though the cases also encompassed Chester and Philadelphia county incidents, as well. The Reporter states that Adams will face up to decades in prison for his role in the ring. He will face trial later this year with Judge William R…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
A total of 32 suspects were arrested in connection with a methamphetamine distribution network which spanned from northern Montgomery County to Philadelphia.
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Ferman has announced the arrest of 32 suspects in connection with a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking operation, which spanned from northern Montgomery County to Philadelphia and included 12 residents of Lansdale Borough and Hatfield, Towamencin, Montgomery and Upper Gwynedd townships. Methamphetamine was recovered from a motorcycle repair shop in Lansdale, according to the report, just one of many locations where police executed a search warrant. One of those arrested in charged with drug violations include Ronald Krauss, owner of Bad Ronald's Custom Tattooing in Lansdale. The investigation began in 2011, when detectives from the district attorney's Narcotics Enforcement Team were tipped off …
USCitizenSickofEvil
10:19 am on Friday, March 1, 2013
No doubt there was no help from the Conroe "sanctuary city" nor Montgomery DA nor the Sheriff...office...they are too busy arresting locals for petty everything just to keep the jails full while illegals gain employment at the Cheesecake Factory; and those who helped build the Conroe parking lot; with all the illegals driving $60K 4X4 brand new drug hauling pickups for their wh ores with a sperm … more ›