Thursday, October 18, 2012
The law does not implement new restrictions on firearm sales or purchases.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
A Brad Fox Law is headed for Gov. Tom Corbett's desk, though it's perhaps not the one some gun control advocates might hope for. House Bill 898, which imposes a mandatory minimum five-year sentence for the second and subsequent violations of the provisions of state law governing the sale of firearms, was unanimously passed by the state Senate on Wednesday. The law also permanently revokes any license to sell, import, or manufacture firearms from such violators. The bill, now known as the "Brad Fox Law," was passed by the state House in April 2011. State Representative Marcy Toepel (R-147), who introduced the bill, said it had taken on "new significance" in the wake of Fox's murder last month. Fox's apparent killer, Andrew Thomas, who was …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Thirty-year-old Omar Muse, of Philadelphia, was taken into custody on Monday, Oct. 15.
According to a release issued by Plymouth Township Police, the suspect in two area bank robberies over the last weekend is currently in custody in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. According to police, on Sunday Oct. 14, just before 1 p.m., a male suspect entered the TD Bank at 502 Ridge Pike in the Conshohocken section of Plymouth Township and presented a note to the bank teller demanding money. The suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Omar Muse, of Philadelphia, left on foot with an undetermined amount of cash. Plymouth Police reportedly received numerous tips from the public regarding Muse's identity and with the assistance of Philadelphia Police 22nd District, he was taken into custody on Monday, Oct. 15, without …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Bail was set at $1 million for Michael Henry, who is accused of reselling the 9mm Beretta that Andrew Charles Thomas used to kill Plymouth Police Officer Bradley Fox last month.
"Sorry." That was the one word uttered by Michael Henry, the man accused of purchasing and reselling the 9mm Beretta that Andrew Charles Thomas used to kill Plymouth Police Officer Bradley Fox last month. Reporters threw a barrage of questions at Henry as he entered and exited a Plymouth Meeting court room Wednesday afternoon for his arraignment: "Did you do it for drugs? Did he tell you he was going to shoot a cop? What do you have to say for yourself?" All were answered with silence, as Henry, wearing blue jeans and a gray hoodie, trudged head down to and from a Plymouth police car. As he was placed back into the car to be driven away, one reporter asked if he had anything to say to the Fox family. "Sorry," Henry said quietly. During the…
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Sunday at The Limit in Blue Bell – food & drink, live entertainment and raffles, all to benefit the family of Plymouth Police Officer Bradley Fox.
On Sunday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 10 p.m, the Immaculata University Nursing Society will be holding a benefit for the family of Officer Bradley Fox at The Limit, 1486 Skippack Pike in Blue Bell. The event will feature food and drink specials, live music, Irish dancers, bagpipers and raffles. Tickets are $20 and proceeds from the event will go directly to the Fox Family. The IU Nursing Society is organizing the event under the leadership of president Liz Lawrence, whose uncle Joseph Lawrence is Chief of Police for Plymouth Township. Needless to say, the tragedy of Officer Fox's death took on a personal meaning for Liz. "It’s a special thing because of Officer Fox," Liz Lawrence told The Times Herald. "We do a lot of volunteer work throughout the…
Monday, September 24, 2012
Find a benefit or event near you.
The following fundraising events for the family of fallen Plymouth Police officer Bradley Fox have been verified by either the "RIP Officer Bradley Fox" Facebook page or Patch. In addition, those looking to show their support to Officer Fox's family can make contributions to the Fox Children's Fund by mailing or bringing in a check to Continental Bank, 661 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, 19462. To add an event to this list, please contact editor James Myers at James.Myers@Patch.com.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Township Line Rd. in Whitpain and Plymouth Townships will be closed Thursday night beginning at 6 p.m. for bridge construction on the turnpike.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that Township Line Road will be closed to traffic and a detour implemented between Union Meeting Road and Arch Street starting at 6 p.m., Sept. 20. The underpass at Township Line Road, where the Turnpike mainline bridge is under construction, will be closed at 6 p.m. between Union Meeting Road and Arch Street in Plymouth and Whitpain Townships until 6 a.m., Sept. 21. Posted detour routes will direct traffic over Arch Street, Jolly Road and Union Meeting Road. Message boards have been activated to alert motorists of the scheduled closure. Local access on Township Line Road will be available from either direction to the bridge; however, there …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
A list of ways the community can continue to honor fallen Plymouth Police Officer Brad Fox.
Viewing and funeral arrangements for fallen Plymouth Police Officer Bradley Fox have been scheduled for midweek, as local community members and law enforcement continue to show their support. On Monday night, the Warriors Watch Motorcycle Club gathered at the Philadelphia Police Academy at 8501 State Road in Philadelphia before beginning a memorial motorcycle ride to the Plymouth Township Police Department. According to Montgomery County Sheriff Eileen Behr, members of various fire companies were staged along the route. Two viewings have been scheduled at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, 3050 Walton Road in Plymouth Meeting. The first is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, and the second from 7 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19…
Monday, September 17, 2012
Norristown Sign-A-Rama owner Gene Schneider created a banner dedicated to Officer Bradley Fox, who was killed in the line of duty last week.
Many residents took note of the new banner flying in front of the Sign-A-Rama in Studio Centre on Markley Street in Norristown. The sign is dedicated to Officer Bradley Fox, a Plymouth Township police officer who was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, Sept. 13, when a traffic stop turned deadly. Norristown Sign-A-Rama owner Gene Schneider is known for his support of local servicemen, regularly creating banners gratis for families' of returning soldiers to help welcome them home. It was this same sentiment that led Schneider to hang a banner in front of his business offering condolences to the Fox family and heralding the officer as a hero. "It's out of respect," Schneider told Norristown Patch. "It's a tragedy, and it hit home. It's …
Friday, September 14, 2012
Residents and law enforcement joined in ushering slain Plymouth Police Officer Bradley Fox on his final journey.
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Friday, September 14, 2012
The body of slain Plymouth Police Officer Bradley Fox was transfered to Boyd-Horrox Funeral Home on Germantown Pike in East Norriton today via a procession of police and emergency vehicles. Patch reader Kathy Walsh was on hand to photograph several legs of the procession and agreed to share her photos. We're asking other readers to share their photos from any memorials for Officer Fox. This tragedy has touched many of us and as much as we may want to, we can't all attend every ceremony. With our readers help, maybe we can all feel a little closer to the rest of the community who are grieving the loss of a good man. Log into your Patch account and click on the "Upload Photos and Videos" button to add your own images and video.
Friday, September 7, 2012
The Greater Norristown Police Athletic League held it's 12th annual International Food & Wine Festival at Plymouth Country Club on Thursday and Patch was there to join the fun.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Crowds of supporters and community leaders turned out Thursday night for the Greater Norristown Police Athletic League's 12th annual International Food & Wine Festival at Plymouth Country Club and Patch was there to document the occasion. Proceeds from the annual event go to support the GNPAL's mission to "serve the youth and families of the Greater Norristown community with recreational, educational, and cultural programs addressing citizenship, self-esteem, avoidance of substance abuse, and respect for law and order." The event is sponsored by Conicelli Autoplex and participating vendors included: Learn more about GNPAL and its programs here. --- Related Story PAL's Annual International Food & Wine Festival Slated for Thursday
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Stevi
1:16 pm on Friday, January 11, 2013
Brad was family but I have to agree with Hale. Brad was a Marine who fought for these same rights that many people now want to revoke in his name. How does that honor his memory? What I would like to see is the straw purchasers receiving identical punishment as the perpetrators of the crimes they armed unlawfully the first time around, none of this 'second offense' nonsense. more ›