Upper Merion Police Seek Public's Help Finding Counterfeiter

Man wanted for passing fake $100s to Pennsylvania, New Jersey businesses.

He is wanted by Upper Merion Police Department, but that isn't the only spot he's allegedly hit up with fake dough. The man seen in the video above is wanted for passing counterfeit bills, according to Upper Merion Police, according to a report on 6ABC. Police say the male suspect may have a tattoo on his right knuckles that reads "BUENO." Anyone with information should contact Detective Andrew Rathfon at the Upper Merion Township Police Department at 484-636-3879. For the full story on the man wanted for passing counterfeit $100 bills, visit 6ABC's report here.

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Suspect in Several Norristown Shootouts Arrested in Philadelphia

Kyree Wells is facing gun-related charges in connection with several shooting incidents in Norristown in December 2012.

A 21-year-old Norristown man wanted by police on receiving stolen property and gun-related charges, was taken into custody on Tuesday by Philadelphia Police. According to Norristown Police Det. Lt. Michael Crescitelli, Philadelphia officers were conducting a traffic stop on Kyree Wells when a routine check revealed the active warrant. Wells is also reportedly wanted by Montgomery County Adult Probation. Wells is believed to be involved in several shootings in Norristown in December 2012 and is facing firearm-related charges after police executing a search warrant on his home found guns, ammunition and drug paraphernalia, police said. He is currently being transported to Norristown for arraignment. According to Crescitelli, Wells was one of…

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Hatfield Man Wanted for Attempted Murder Throat Slashing Turns Himself In

Thomas Troy Young, 49, of Wheatfield Circle, allegedly slashed the throat of his wife in their home on March 10 and fled the scene. Bail was set at $1 million. He is charged with attempted murder.

HATFIELD, PA — The Hatfield man wanted on attempted murder charges in the throat slashing of his wife has turned himself has turned himself in to police—and remains incarcerated at Montgomery County prison on $1 million bail. Thomas Troy Young, 49, of the 300 block of Wheatfield Circle, contacted and turned himself in to Hatfield Township Police on March 15, police said. Young was arraigned before District Judge Harry Nesbitt and bail was set at $1 million cash, police said. A preliminary hearing is set for March 25 at 10:30 a.m. before District Judge Kenneth Deatelhauser in Souderton. Police said Young allegedly fled the scene of a crime on March 10 at 12:38 a.m. Young allegedly assaulted his wife, 33, with a knife in their home, police …

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Katie

12:47 am on Sunday, March 31, 2013

Klia, many of us saw signs when we worked with him from 2003-2007. I'm grateful he never acted out toward you or your colleagues!   more ›

UPDATE: Man Still Sought in Throat Slashing Attempted Murder

Thomas Troy Young, pictured here, is wanted by police for the attempted murder of a family member.

The Hatfield Township Police Department is requesting information concerning the whereabouts of Thomas Troy Young, according to a release on Thursday afternoon. "There is an active criminal arrest warrant charging Young with attempted murder and related offenses," said the Hatfield Police release. "He is believed to be operating a black 2009 Honda Accord which bears Pennsylvania registration GKS8099. The vehicle is owned by the victim and was taken immediately after the assault. Hatfield Township detectives are currently pursuing leads in an attempt to locate him." Young's alleged victim, a family member, is still recovering. "The victim's condition continues to improve as she receives treatment for her injuries at the Hospital of the …

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Montgomery County's Most Wanted

A gallery of the county's most wanted criminals as released by the Sheriff's Department.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department has released information on the 11 most wanted criminals in the county. The gallery shows photographs, along with the last known address of each individual and what crimes they are wanted for in the caption. Residents can submit an "e-tip" via this link or call 610-278-3340 to report any information about the whereabouts of any of the 10 wanted persons. The persons were still considered "wanted" as of Monday afternoon. Those wanted for Domestic Relations active warrants can be found at this link. Anyone with additional questions, concerns or suggestions, can contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's office at sheriffoffice@montcopa.org.

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Mickey Jay

5:46 am on Saturday, March 16, 2013

That is his last name, that mofo took me to court for telling his ass off.   more ›

Wanted Person Apprehended Friday Night in West Norriton

The unidentified subject reportedly went into an apartment in the neighborhood to escape police, but surrendered a short time after.

Wanted Person Apprehended by Police in West Norriton

The unidentified subject reportedly ran into an apartment in the neighborhood to escape police, but surrendered a short time after.

Patch readers reported heavy police activity in the area of Centre Ave. and West Marshall Street in West Norriton Friday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m. The event may be connected to an earlier incident reported minutes prior in Norristown, but authorities have yet to confirm that connection. Police say that a wanted person being sought by them ran into an apartment in the 100 block of Centre Avenue to evade them, but the still unidentified subject surrendered to police shortly after. Shortly before the reports of the incident in West Norriton, a reader reported shots fired in the area of Corson and Oak Streets in Norristown. An unofficial source reported that the two incidents may be connected, but police have not yet confirmed that …

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Alleged Armed Burglar Wanted by Police

Lower Providence Police say Freddy Martin Ramirez burglarized a home on Woodland Avenue in 2011.

Lower Providence Police are searching for a man allegedly involved in the armed burglary of a Lower Providence home in 2011. According to authorities and court records, 31-year-old Freddy Martin Ramirez (a.k.a. Freddy Leonard Ramirez) is charged with burglarizing a home on Woodland Avenue on July 20, 2011, while the residents were still inside. Ramirez allegedly possessed a large knife at the time of the robbery and should currently be considered armed and dangerous according to police. Court records indicate Ramirez is also facing charges including criminal use of a communication device, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and multiple counts of criminal trespass and criminal conspiracy. Ramirez's last known address was in…

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Thefts From Local Grocery Store Have Police Seeking Three Women

Three women are wanted for alleged thefts from Giant Food Store.

Lower Providence Police have released photos from a surveillance video showing three women authorities say may be involved in several retail thefts from an area Giant Food Store. Details of the thefts have note yet been released, but police say the thefts occurred in January and February of this year. Time and date stamps on the surveillance video indicate the photos were taken on Jan. 29 and 30. Anyone with information about the identities of the women pictured in the surveillance photographs is asked to contact LPPD at 610-539-5901 or call the anonymous tip line at 610-539-3195. Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.

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Tredyffrin Police Searching for Suspects in Thursday's Kidnapping, Robbery

Tredyffrin authorities and Chester County detectives are investigating the home invasion robbery and kidnapping of an East Norriton business owner Thursday night.

UPDATE: [2/1/13; 11:25 a.m.] East Norriton Police are assisting Tredyffrin Police and Chester County Detectives in the investigation of the home invasion robbery and kidnapping of the owner of Shuler's Jewelers in East Norriton. According to East Norriton Police, their officers responded to the business location at 110B West Germantown Pike at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 for a report of a robbery in progress. On the scene, the met with the victim, who reported he was taken from his home in Tredyffrin by three of four armed black males wearing masks and transported to to the scene in East Norrtion for the purposes of robbing his business. [See the earlier story below for further details on the crime.] Authorities are …

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