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Live Grenade Removed By Bomb Squad From MontCo Home: Police Live Grenade Removed By Bomb Squad From MontCo Home: Police
Live Grenade Removed By Bomb Squad From MontCo Home: Police A live grenade was removed from a Montgomery County home by the county sheriff's bomb squad on Sunday, Nov. 17, according to police. The grenade was found by a resident of the 2500 block of Line Lexington Road in Hatfield Township while they were using a metal detector at Greenlane Park, the Hatfield Police Department said in a news release. The resident was unsure if it was a live grenade and took it home, according to police. After getting the grenade home, the resident called police. Officers and firefighters with the Colmar Fire Department responded at 3:10 p.m., police said. Line…

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by Merriell Moyer
Police & Fire
Montco Sheriff's Deputy Kept Child Porn At Wildwood Vacation Home: Prosecutors Montco Sheriff's Deputy Kept Child Porn At Wildwood Vacation Home: Prosecutors
Montco Sheriff's Deputy Kept Child Porn At Wildwood Vacation Home: Prosecutors A Montgomery County sheriff's deputy is facing child pornography charges in Cape May County on accusations he kept the photos at his Wildwood vacation home, authorities said. James Christopher Buckley, 57, of Gilbertsville, PA, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 20, said the Cape May Prosecutor's Office.  Investigators said they received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about possible child sexual exploitation material (CSAM) being possessed and distributed by an iCloud account that was later linked to Buckley.  That incident occurred at the deputy'…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Watch Out For Scam Callers Posing As MontCo Sheriffs, Says DA Watch Out For Scam Callers Posing As MontCo Sheriffs, Says DA
Watch Out For Scam Callers Posing As MontCo Sheriffs, Says DA Scam callers claiming to be with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office are dialing local residents and demanding money, authorities warn.  The scammers will claim to be police serving an arrest warrant against the victim for failing to appear for jury duty. Then, the scammers tell victims they must wire money to avoid arrest.  “Montgomery County residents need to know that arrest warrants are never handled in this manner,” said District Attorney Kevin R. Steele.  “No money is involved if there is a warrant issued for someone’s failure to appear in court for j…

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by Mac Bullock
News
July 4th Philly Shooting: What We Know July 4th Philly Shooting: What We Know
July 4th Philly Shooting: What We Know Two police officers were wounded in a shooting Monday, July 4 in Philadelphia, authorities said. The shooting broke out at the Wawa Welcome America concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway around 9:45 p.m., Philadelphia police said. In viral videos shared on Twitter, attendees could be seen frantically running away from the scene as the fireworks display continued. Scene from Ben Franklin Parkway during reported active shooter tonight during firework show #philly #benfranklinparkway #bfp @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/buXQ6bwbed — Alex Dzomba (@AlexDzomba) July 5, 2022 Went to th…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Suburban Philly Fugitive Could Be In NJ: Authorities Suburban Philly Fugitive Could Be In NJ: Authorities
Suburban Philly Fugitive Could Be In NJ: Authorities A woman wanted on three warrants out of Suburban Philadelphia could be staying in New Jersey, authorities said. Serena Ann Ruckle currently has three warrants out for her arrest, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said. Her last known address is on Franklin Street in Norristown, but she could be somewhere in the Garden State, police said. She has been charged with two DUIs (her second and third offenses), and a drug act, authorities said. All tips should be sent to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

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by Cecilia Levine