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Royersford, PA

Daytime Jewelry Theft, 'Suspicion Person' Investigation In Eastern PA Daytime Jewelry Theft, 'Suspicion Person' Investigation In Eastern PA
Daytime Jewelry Theft, 'Suspicion Person' Investigation In Eastern PA Two complaints of suspicious people in neighborhoods including one daytime "distraction burglary" involving jewelry are under investigation, police announced in a release on Friday, Sept. 20.  The first incident happened in the Highlands at Upper Providence community around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17.  A suspicious person was seen in the neighborhood looking into people's homes.  "The resident making this report is adamant they have never seen this male in the neighborhood before and have not seen him since," the police said.  The suspicious person is described as …
PA Celeb Dance Phenoms On 'DWTS' Tie For Third: Watch Joey Graziadei, Steve Nedoroscik Groove PA Celeb Dance Phenoms On 'DWTS' Tie For Third: Watch Joey Graziadei, Steve Nedoroscik Groove
PA Celeb Dance Phenoms On 'DWTS' Tie For Third: Watch Joey Graziadei, Steve Nedoroscik Groove Two brand-new Pennsylvania celebs are tied for third after the premiere of a new season of "Dancing with the Stars." Steve Nedoroscik, the Olympic "pommel horse specialist" who attended Penn State, and Joey Graziadei, of Royersford, who found his true love on ABC's "The Bachelor," each scored a 7/10 with their pro dance partners on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Nedoroscik and his partner, Rylee Arnold, performed the jive to "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen, while Graziadei and his partner, Jenna Johnson, danced the cha-cha to "Dancin' in the Country" by Tyler Hubbard. Viewers say that Graziadei is the be…
'Violent Predator' Gets Life For Killing Bucks County Co-Worker, Dumping Body In MD 'Violent Predator' Gets Life For Killing Bucks County Co-Worker, Dumping Body In MD
'Violent Predator' Gets Life For Killing Bucks County Co-Worker, Dumping Body In MD A man described by authorities as a "violent predator" was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday, Sept. 9 for kidnapping, robbing, and killing a Pennsylvania co-worker, authorities announced. Michael Allen Stark, 50, of Royersford, PA was found guilty by a Bucks County jury of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, robbery, kidnapping, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and abuse of a corpse, according to District Attorney Jennifer Schorn and court records. Stark's victim was 50-year-old Matthew James Branning of Sellersville, who went missing after l…
Royersford Police Seek Dump Truck In Hit-Run Investigation Royersford Police Seek Dump Truck In Hit-Run Investigation
Royersford Police Seek Dump Truck In Hit-Run Investigation Authorities are looking for the driver of a dump truck who they say was "potentially involved in a hit-and-run" on Thursday, May 9.  Royersford police said the vehicle is an orange tri-axle dump truck pulling an over-axle trailer.  The accident happened at Main Street and North Lewis Road around 2:10 p.m.  Anyone with information can call 610-635-4300. 
Several Displaced By Fire In Royersford (PHOTOS) Several Displaced By Fire In Royersford (PHOTOS)
Several Displaced By Fire In Royersford (Photos) Authorities responded to the scene of a house fire in Royersford on Wednesday evening, March 20, according to borough officials.  Royersford Fire Department said they were called to the 200 block of 2nd Avenue just before 6 p.m. Photos from the scene showed multiple rowhomes engulfed in flames.  ibid UPT Fire & Emergency Services ibid UPT Fire & Emergency Services The Red Cross set up a warming and cell phone charging station to assist the displaced residents, authorities said. Those affected have been given temporary housing, according to Mayor Alex Metricart…
Danelo Cavalcante Updates: Search Status, Latest Sightings Of Escaped Pennsylvania Killer Danelo Cavalcante Updates: Search Status, Latest Sightings Of Escaped Pennsylvania Killer
Danelo Cavalcante Updates: Search Status, Latest Sightings Of Escaped Pennsylvania Killer It's been over a week since convicted murderer, Danelo Cavalcante, escaped from a Pennsylvania Prison — now the state police are offering the public a hefty reward for your help.  The original reward offered for details about the 34-year-old Royersford fugitive's whereabouts was a combined $10,000, by the US Marshals, local, and state law enforcement. On Sept. 7, that total was increased to $20,000, according to state police. The convicted killer has been spotted on trail cameras in the woods of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square with a backpack and a grey hoodie, which led to school closu…
Danelo Cavalcante's Mom Aids Police As Search Narrows Danelo Cavalcante's Mom Aids Police As Search Narrows
Danelo Cavalcante's Mom Aids Police As Search Narrows Police are narrowing down their search for escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante to an area of Pocopson Township — and they've got his mom on their side. George Bivens, a lieutenant colonel with the Pennsylvania State Police, said at a press conference on Labor Day that 34-year-old Cavalcante's mom recorded a message to him in Spanish, which is being broadcast from helicopters and law enforcement vehicles that are assisting in the search. There have been four credible sightings of 34-year-old Cavalcante in a confined area of the township since his escape from the Chester County Prison on Thursd…
Police Are Knocking On Doors Amid Massive Search For Escaped Killer Danelo Cavalcante Police Are Knocking On Doors Amid Massive Search For Escaped Killer Danelo Cavalcante
Police Are Knocking On Doors Amid Massive Search For Escaped Killer Danelo Cavalcante The search for 34-year-old escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante remains under way in Chester County. Police were knocking on doors around Pocopson Township Sunday, Sept. 3, as there have been sightings of the convicted murderer in the area over the weekend, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said. Hundreds of U.S. Marshals agents, SWAT teams, local, state, and other federal agencies have been searching the area in the days after Cavalcante slipped by guards at the Chester County prison. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Cavalcante is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.…
Devoted PA Dad Dustin Peterka-Rahn Dies, 28: ‘Brought A Smile To The Faces Of Those Around Him’ Devoted PA Dad Dustin Peterka-Rahn Dies, 28: ‘Brought A Smile To The Faces Of Those Around Him’
Devoted PA Dad Dustin Peterka-Rahn Dies, 28: ‘Brought A Smile To The Faces Of Those Around Him’ Dustin Peterka-Rahn, a beloved Royersford dad, son, and brother, died at home on Thursday, June 15, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 28.  Born in Pottstown to parents R. James Rahn and Veronica (Peterka) Rahn, he was a Spring-Ford High School alumnus and later graduated from the Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center in 2013, his obit says.  In addition to his parents, Peterka-Rahn leaves behind two sisters, Abigail and Lucy, as well as a 7-year-old daughter, Estella Mae Wise, and her mother, Courtney Wise, loved ones wrote.  Peterka-Rahn was most recently employed at the O…
Support Surges For Montco Teacher Battling Rare Infection Support Surges For Montco Teacher Battling Rare Infection
Support Surges For Montco Teacher Battling Rare Infection After a beloved Montgomery County elementary school teacher and father-of-two was hospitalized with a rare bacterial infection, his neighbors and loved ones organized to raise thousands of dollars to aid in his fight.  Eric Hetrick, a first-grade teacher at Upper Providence Elementary School in Royersford for 20 years, has been hospitalized with Meticillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus (MSSA) since May 25, loved ones said on GoFundMe. Since then, he's undergone open-heart surgery, battled multiple complications, and is being monitored to determine if he'll need a brain operation, say…
Car Of Missing Man Found In VA, Linked To PA Killer: Police Car Of Missing Man Found In VA, Linked To PA Killer: Police
Car Of Missing Man Found In VA, Linked To PA Killer: Police The vehicle of a Pennsylvania man missing since 2021 was found in Virginia, and evidence inside of it helped detectives link it to his suspected killer, authorities said. Michael Allen Stark, 49, of Royersford, PA is believed to have kidnapped Matthew James Branning, after a shift at his Silverdale job in October 2021, took him to withdraw money at an ATM and then fled in Brannging's car to New Jersey, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said. The kidnapping happened on Oct. 15, 2021, when Stark forced Branning to make the withdrawal before disposing of his body, which has…
Missing PA Man Was Kidnapped By Coworker Who Then Fled To NJ: Authorities Missing PA Man Was Kidnapped By Coworker Who Then Fled To NJ: Authorities
Missing PA Man Was Kidnapped By Coworker Who Then Fled To NJ: Authorities A Philadelphia area man has been charged with kidnapping and murder in the disappearance of his Bucks County coworker, who has been missing since 2021. Michael Allen Stark, 49, of Royersford, is believed to have kidnapped Matthew James Branning, after a shift at his Silverdale job in October 2021, took him to withdraw money at an ATM and then fled in Brannging's car to New Jersey, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said. The kidnapping happened on Oct. 15, 2021, when Stark forced Branning to make the withdrawal before disposing of his body, which has yet to be found, auth…
No More Unaccompanied Youths, Says Suburban Philly Chick-Fil-A No More Unaccompanied Youths, Says Suburban Philly Chick-Fil-A
No More Unaccompanied Youths, Says Suburban Philly Chick-Fil-A A Chick-Fil-A in Montgomery County says they will no longer serve juvenile guests for dine-in services, citing rowdy behavior over a period of time.  The restaurant at 70 Buckwalter Road in Royersford made the announcement in a Facebook post last Wednesday, Feb. 22.  "We want to provide a comfortable and safe environment for our guests and our staff, and also to protect our building," store management wrote. "Therefore, we cannot allow this to continue. As a result, to dine in our restaurant, anyone under the age of 16 is required to be accompanied by an adult." Management added …
Business Partner Killed Jennifer Brown After 'Scam Restaurant Jig' Was Up, MontCo DA Says Business Partner Killed Jennifer Brown After 'Scam Restaurant Jig' Was Up, MontCo DA Says
Business Partner Killed Jennifer Brown After 'Scam Restaurant Jig' Was Up, MontCo DA Says The 33-year-old "friend" and business partner who reported 43-year-old Jennifer Brown as missing has been charged in her death, authorities in Montgomery County announced Thursday, Feb. 9. The motive? A "scam restaurant jig" that said Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said was about to be up. Blair Watts, of Royersford, is booked at the Montgomery County lockup on first-degree murder charges in the Limerick mom's death, Steele said. Beginning in August 2022, Brown and Watts were planning on opening a restaurant in Phoenixville together in hopes of being in business by th…
Jennifer Brown Found Dead: What We Know Jennifer Brown Found Dead: What We Know
Jennifer Brown Found Dead: What We Know The remains of a 43-year-old Montgomery County mom Jennifer Brown were found wrapped in plastic and partially buried in a shallow grave on Wednesday, Jan. 18, authorities said. The body of Jennifer Brown, who's been missing since Jan. 3, was in Royersford, as police searched around the the AMT Pump Company complex on 5th and Chestnut Streets, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said at a press conference. The search for missing Montgomery County mom Jennifer Brown is intensifying as the investigation enters its second week.Facebook/Jennifer Brown The scene is less than two …
Large Police Presence At Montco Industrial Building: Report Large Police Presence At Montco Industrial Building: Report
Large Police Presence At Montco Industrial Building: Report UPDATE: Jennifer Brown's body was found wrapped in plastic and partially buried in Royersford on Jan. 18, authorities announced. A large police presence was observed at an industrial complex in Royersford in the afternoon on Wednesday, Jan. 18, but it's not clear what law enforcement is looking for, reports 6abc.  Officers were spotted at the AMT Pump Company building on the intersection of 5th and Chestnut Streets at around 3 p.m., the report says. Crime scene technicians were seen setting evidence markers and digging near a stairway outside the building.  It is not clear i…
Police Search Berks Landfill For Missing Mom Jennifer Brown, Report Says Police Search Berks Landfill For Missing Mom Jennifer Brown, Report Says
Police Search Berks Landfill For Missing Mom Jennifer Brown, Report Says Montgomery County authorities searching for missing mom Jennifer Brown were spotted at a Berks County dump looking for clues on Thursday, Jan. 12, 6abc reports.  Unidentified sources told the outlet that investigators were at the Pioneer Crossing Landfill in Birdsboro, though it's not clear exactly what they were searching for, the report says.  Brown, a 43-year-old Royersford resident, was supposed to pick up her 8-year-old son from the school bus stop on Wednesday, Jan. 4 but never showed, as Daily Voice has reported. She was last seen by a friend at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday…
Jennifer Brown: Search For Missing Montco Mom Intensifies Jennifer Brown: Search For Missing Montco Mom Intensifies
Jennifer Brown: Search For Missing Montco Mom Intensifies Jennifer Brown, the Montgomery County mom who suddenly vanished last week, is still missing — and loved ones are ramping up their efforts to bring her home safely.  Brown, a 43-year-old Royersford resident, was supposed to pick up her 8-year-old son from the school bus stop on Wednesday, Jan. 4 but never showed, as Daily Voice has reported. She was last seen by a friend at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, authorities have said.  Now, with the rescue effort entering its second week, Brown's family has upped the reward for information that leads to her recovery from $10,000 to $15,000. At a …
Police Seek Missing Montco Mom Police Seek Missing Montco Mom
Police Seek Missing Montco Mom Authorities are searching for a Montgomery County mom who vanished early this week.  Jennifer Brown, 43, of Limerick, was supposed to pick up her son from the school bus stop on Wednesday, Jan. 4 but never showed, said District Attorney Kevin R. Steele in a statement.  Brown was last seen by "a friend and business associate" on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at about 2 p.m., the DA said. Her vehicle was found parked outside her home, and her work phone, car keys, wallet, and purse were all recovered inside, investigators say.  Her personal cell phone has not been located, but it "has not been communicat…
Beloved Pennsylvania Dad Dies After Heroic Cancer Battle Beloved Pennsylvania Dad Dies After Heroic Cancer Battle
Beloved Pennsylvania Dad Dies After Heroic Cancer Battle Beloved Montgomery County dad Shane M. Franzone died after a heroic battle with cancer on Saturday, Aug. 20. He was 30. Born in Norristown, Franzone settled down in Royersford and worked as a crew scheduler with Eastern Airlines, his obituary says. "This fight against cancer was the second time Shane was faced with a life-threatening illness," reads a GoFundMe launched for his family's remaining expenses. "Ten years ago he waged, and won, a serious blood disorder," Daisy Foster wrote. "And it was this relentless drive in him that allowed him to live the next decade to the fullest." Franz…
20 Pounds Of Meth, 17 Pounds Of Marijuana, Cash Seized In Suburban Philly Drug Bust: DA 20 Pounds Of Meth, 17 Pounds Of Marijuana, Cash Seized In Suburban Philly Drug Bust: DA
20 Pounds Of Meth, 17 Pounds Of Marijuana, Cash Seized In Suburban Philly Drug Bust: DA Approximately 20 pounds of meth was seized including 17 pounds of marijuana, nearly 200 suboxone strips, $4,000 in cash, and other items during a drug bust in the Philadelphia suburbs, authorities said. Joseph Morgan III, 34, was arrested after investigators seized approximately $100,000 worth of drugs inside the Aubrey Circle home in Royersford he shared with his wife and two kids, Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan said Tuesday, June 28. Authorities began investigating Morgan's alleged cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana trafficking in November 2021, they said. Morga…
Suburban Philly Firefighter, Paramedic Dies Of COVID-19 Complications Suburban Philly Firefighter, Paramedic Dies Of COVID-19 Complications
Suburban Philly Firefighter, Paramedic Dies Of Covid-19 Complications A suburban Philadelphia firefighter and paramedic died Monday of COVID-19 complications. The Royersford Fire Department announced the sudden death of Michael Lessar in a Facebook post Tuesday morning. Our thoughts are with the Lessar family as we remember the contributions and service dedicated to the Spring-Ford community and our country. Posted by Royersford Fire Department on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Lessar joined the department in 2018, after previously working for the Reading Fire Department and serving in the United States Army, the post reads. He was remembered as a catalyst …
Foul Play? 2 PA Men Missing For Months After Trip To NJ Foul Play? 2 PA Men Missing For Months After Trip To NJ
Foul Play? 2 PA Men Missing For Months After Trip To NJ Authorities in Pennsylvania are seeking the public's help in locating two coworkers who were last seen on a trip to New Jersey, and police believe foul play played a factor. Matthew James Branning, 50, of Sellersville, and Michael Allen Stark, 47, of Royersford, worked together at Enchlor, Inc. in Silverdale Borough. One day in October, both stopped showing up for work, Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub said. "I don't believe in coincidence," Weintraub told NBC10. "So candidly, we suspect foul play. Nobody quit the job. They just stopped appearing. It's like they ceased to exi…
Norristown Mom Melissa Wallo Dies At 24 Norristown Mom Melissa Wallo Dies At 24
Norristown Mom Melissa Wallo Dies At 24 Norristown native Melissa Wallo died suddenly on Sept. 25 at the age of 24. The mother of one graduated from Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, according to her obituary. She also attended West Chester University for a short time, her obit says. She is survived by her two-year-old daughter Avery Lynn, her parents Edward and Caroline Wallo, her brother Matthew Wallo, her paternal grandfather Edward Wallo, her maternal grandmother Rosaria Ceraso, and other loved ones. Melissa was preceded in death by her brother Brian Wallo, maternal grandfather Frank Ceraso an…
Spring-Ford HS Grad, Norristown Dad Christopher Rosa Dies, 33 Spring-Ford HS Grad, Norristown Dad Christopher Rosa Dies, 33
Spring-Ford HS Grad, Norristown Dad Christopher Rosa Dies, 33 New York native and Montgomery County resident Christopher Rosa died on Aug. 10 at the age of 33. Born in Bronx, NY, Rosa graduated from Spring-Ford High School in Royersford where he played football and ran track, according to his obituary. The Norristown resident worked as a sous-chef for area restaurants up until death, his obit says. His obituary describes him as "funny, outgoing, and someone who loved spending time with his friends, making music, listening to music, or drinking a cold beer." Rosa is survived by his parents Nelson Rosa and Klarentyn (Fargas) Morales; his son, Gav…
Most Popular Coffee Shops In Suburban Philadelphia Area Most Popular Coffee Shops In Suburban Philadelphia Area
Most Popular Coffee Shops In Suburban Philadelphia Area Suburban Philadelphia is full of places to get your caffeine fix, but if you want to perk up with the strongest espresso, the richest cappuccino, or the most thoughtfully made cup of joe, there are a handful of absolute musts. Here are five top coffee shops each in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware County that promise to provide that needed jolt, relaxation, and a little something to eat, too! The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. Bucks: Native Cafe, 12 S Main St, Doylestown, PA …
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly This week's gonna be a hot one. What better way to keep cool than with ice cream? Here are some of the most popular ice cream spots in the Greater Philadelphia area. The sampling of spots below were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Buster's Real Ice Cream, 3630 Concord Road, Aston View this post on Instagram A post shared by queen of ice cream (@queenoficecream_) Chester Springs Creamery, 521 E Uwchlan Ave., Chester Springs Cocco's Gelateria, 550 Oak A…
Rockaway Single Mom Killed In Crash Had Recently Relocated To PA For Better Life Rockaway Single Mom Killed In Crash Had Recently Relocated To PA For Better Life
Rockaway Single Mom Killed In Crash Had Recently Relocated To PA For Better Life A Morris County single mom who was killed in a Pennsylvania crash over the weekend had recently relocated to the area in search of a better life, those who knew her say. Samantha Garcia, 24, of Rockaway, died in in a fiery crash in Bucks County Friday night. As of Monday morning, more than $4,762 had been raised for her family on a GoFundMe page launched by Melanie Zuravnsky. "Samantha grew up in Rockaway Township with her parents and sister, only recently relocating to Royersford, PA," the page says. "She was a devoted single mother working hard to support and raise her 2-year-old d…
PA Payroll Manager Stole $154K From Non-Profit That Aids Newly Released Inmates, DA Says PA Payroll Manager Stole $154K From Non-Profit That Aids Newly Released Inmates, DA Says
PA Payroll Manager Stole $154K From Non-Profit That Aids Newly Released Inmates, DA Says A payroll manager from Montgomery County stole more than $154,000 from her employer -- a non-profit organization that helps recently released inmates with reentry and other services, authorities said Thursday. Anglea Nadeau, 42, of Royersford, stole the funds from Upper Dublin Township-based organization "The Kintock Group" while employed under the name Angela Claussen, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Upper Dublin Township Police Chief Francis Wheatley said. Upper Dublin police launched an investigation on Dec. 16, 2020 after receiving a tip by Kintock…
Lottery Ticket Good For $300,000 Sold In Montgomery County Lottery Ticket Good For $300,000 Sold In Montgomery County
Lottery Ticket Good For $300,000 Sold In Montgomery County A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 was sold in Montgomery County. The ticket from the Tuesday, March 9 drawing matched all five balls drawn: 9-22-27-38-42. The ticket is good for $300,000 and was purchased from Top Star Express located at 550 N. Lewis Road in Royersford.  The retailer is located next to the Exxon Mobile station, and will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Winners can be identified only after prizes are claimed and tickets validated. Cash 5 prizes expire one year from the drawing date. Anyone holding a jackpot-winning Cash 5…
'Best Teacher Ever': PJP Community Heartbroken Over Death Of 27-Year Teacher Stacia Ficarro 'Best Teacher Ever': PJP Community Heartbroken Over Death Of 27-Year Teacher Stacia Ficarro
'Best Teacher Ever': PJP Community Heartbroken Over Death Of 27-Year Teacher Stacia Ficarro Stacia Ficarro's acquaintances say she was joyful. Family members say she was the heart of the home.  Colleagues say she was passionate and students say she was the best teacher they ever had. Ficarro, of Paoli, died Feb. 3, following a valiant cancer battle, leaving hundreds if not thousands of people heartbroken (scroll down for arrangements). "I remember when Ms. Ficarro started as a student teacher at SPX and also helped out in the Discipline Office," one person commented on a Pope John Paul II High School Facebook post announcing the longtime teacher's death. "She is one of…