Details Released In Killing Of NJ Pharma CEO Followed Home By Gunman From PA Casino:  Reports Details Released In Killing Of NJ Pharma CEO Followed Home By Gunman From PA Casino:  Reports
Details Released In Killing Of NJ Pharma CEO Followed Home By Gunman From PA Casino: Reports Authorities have released additional details in the harrowing killing of a New Jersey man followed home from a Pennsylvania casino last month. Sree Ranga Aravapalli, 54, was followed nearly 50 miles to his Plainsboro home from Parx Casino, and shot dead in what law enforcement is calling a "robbery gone wrong" on Briardale Court Oct. 26. Aravapalli -- the CEO of pharmaceutical company Aurex Labs -- died of multiple gunshot wounds over nearly $10,000 in gambling winnings, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office said. Jekai-Reid John, 27, of Norristown, PA, was arrested in c…
2nd PA Fugitive Arrested In Death Of Plainsboro, NJ, Man After Following Him Home From Casino 2nd PA Fugitive Arrested In Death Of Plainsboro, NJ, Man After Following Him Home From Casino
2nd PA Fugitive Arrested In Death Of Plainsboro, NJ, Man After Following Him Home From Casino A second Pennsylvania fugitive has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Central Jersey man, authorities said. Devon Melchor, 26, of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, was charged with first-degree armed robbery and second-degree conspiracy to commit armed robbery, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Plainsboro Police Chief Fred Tavener. Melchor was taken into police custody by authorities in Florida where he was attempting to board an international flight, Ciccone and Tavener said. Melchor’s apprehension was made possible by collabor…
Two More Arrest Warrants Issued In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Two More Arrest Warrants Issued In Deadly Pottstown Shooting
Two More Arrest Warrants Issued In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Two more arrest warrants have been issued in connection with a Saturday shooting in Pottstown that killed a 27-year-old man, bringing the total number of wanted men to four, authorities said. Warrants for 22-year-old Daijon Harrison and 16-year-old Ahmad Mohammed, both of Philadelphia, on first-degree murder and related charges were filed Thursday, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Previously, arrest warrants were issued for Samir Bentley, 20, of Philadelphia, and Eric Baker, 26, of Norristown, who are still being sought. (L-R): Eric Baker and Samir Bentley…
PA Gunman Followed NJ Man Home Then Shot Him Dead, Prosecutor Says PA Gunman Followed NJ Man Home Then Shot Him Dead, Prosecutor Says
PA Gunman Followed NJ Man Home Then Shot Him Dead, Prosecutor Says A Pennsylvania man is accused of following a 54-year-old New Jersey resident home and then shooting him dead at his house, authorities said Wednesday. Jekai Reid- John, 27, of Norristown, PA followed Sree Aravapalli, to his home in Plainsboro and then shot him dead around 3:40 a.m. on Oct. 26, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Fred Tavener said. Aravapalli was transported from the scene to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. Reid-John was arrested and charged yesterday with one count of first-degree murder.  Aravpalli had been at a casino bef…
Norristown School Board President Resigns Following Student Sexting Allegations Norristown School Board President Resigns Following Student Sexting Allegations
Norristown School Board President Resigns Following Student Sexting Allegations A Norristown school board president accused of sending "sexually suggestive messages" to a teenage student has resigned, officials said. Shae Ashe's lawyers announced the news in a statement Tuesday afternoon. “Mr. Ashe takes the concerns of his constituents very seriously. He denies any wrongdoing and points out that all allegations have been rumors, and nothing more," the statement reads. "He is ready to co-operate in any investigation. He encourages the public to allow a proper investigation so everyone who wants to be heard has their opportunity. Only then can we fairly form opinions.…
Arrest Warrants Issued For Two Men In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Arrest Warrants Issued For Two Men In Deadly Pottstown Shooting
Arrest Warrants Issued For Two Men In Deadly Pottstown Shooting The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office has issued arrest warrants for two men in connection with a Saturday shooting in Pottstown that killed a 27-year-old man. Samir Bentley, 20, of Philadelphia, is wanted on charges of first-degree murder, third-degree murder, criminal conspiracy, and possessing an instrument of crime. Eric Baker, 26, of Norristown is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, a person not to possess a firearm and recklessly endangering another person.  Officers arrived at 429 E. High St. around 8:30 p.m. and discovered Robert Stiles lying on the sidewalk wi…
Norristown School President Under Fire For 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Student: Report Norristown School President Under Fire For 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Student: Report
Norristown School President Under Fire For 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Student: Report A Norristown school board president is under fire for allegedly sending "sexually suggestive" messages to a teenage student, according to a report by Delaware Valley Journal. Shae Ashe, 31, reportedly sent a dozen social media messages to a then-17-year-old girl, even suggesting they meet up. The girl's mother exclusively shared screenshots of the Instagram messages with the news outlet. "If only you were 18," one message says, and "What do I get in return?" as a follow-up to offering to pay for the girl's nails, according to the outlet. The girl's mother told Delaware Valley Journal that…
3rd Suspect In Norristown Shooting That Killed Bystander Nabbed In Nebraska 3rd Suspect In Norristown Shooting That Killed Bystander Nabbed In Nebraska
3rd Suspect In Norristown Shooting That Killed Bystander Nabbed In Nebraska A third suspect in a Norristown shooting that killed a bystander last month was apprehended in Nebraska, authorities announced Tuesday. Edwin Islas-Cruz, 23, is charged with first-degree murder, along with Brandon Darden, 25, and Joshua Agudio Jr., 20, for their roles in the Sept. 18 shootout on Astor Street that killed 51-year-old Barry Fields, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief Todd Dillon. Islas-Cruz was arrested after a state police trooper stopped the 2005 Chrysler he was riding in for speeding on Interstat…
Cheltenham Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Caught On Video Stabbing Woman Cheltenham Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Caught On Video Stabbing Woman
Cheltenham Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Caught On Video Stabbing Woman Police in Montgomery County have arrested a man they say stabbed a woman during a robbery at a Cheltenham convenience store on Wednesday. Avery Armknecht, 19, was charged with attempted criminal homicide, robbery, aggravated assault. Armknecht, of Norristown, was seen on surveillance video entering the Mr. Cigarette store on West Cheltenham Avenue around 12:55 p.m. with a pocketknife and telling the employee to open the register., according to Cheltenham police. He held the knife to the woman's throat and a struggle ensued. Armknecht then stabbed her multiple times in the chest and fled w…
Norristown Carjacking Suspect On The Loose, Police Say Norristown Carjacking Suspect On The Loose, Police Say
Norristown Carjacking Suspect On The Loose, Police Say Authorities in Norristown are seeking a man wanted in connection with a carjacking, they said. Brian Islas-Cervantes is wanted for an armed car jacking that occurred on Sept. 26, at around 11:20 a.m., at 512 Janeway Dr., local police said. Anyone with information is urged to call 610-270-0977 or you can remain anonymous by calling 610-278-TIPS or email at NPDTips@norristown.org.  Reference incident number 21-4199.
Two In Custody, 3rd At Large In Deadly Norristown Shooting Two In Custody, 3rd At Large In Deadly Norristown Shooting
Two In Custody, 3rd At Large In Deadly Norristown Shooting Two men are in custody and a third is at large for their roles in a shooting that killed a 51-year-old man on the steps of his Norristown home earlier this month, authorities said. Brandon Darden, 25, and Joshua Agudio Jr., 20, both of Norristown, were arrested on first-degree murder and other charges, authorities said. An arrest warrant has also been issued for Edwin Islas-Cruz, 23, of Norristown, on the same charges.  A fourth shooter is still under investigation. An investigation began when a 911 caller reported hearing approximately 20 shots fired in the 600 block of Astor St…
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…