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Cheltenham Township, PA

PA Man High On PCP Charged In Fatal Crash: DA PA Man High On PCP Charged In Fatal Crash: DA
PA Man High On PCP Charged In Fatal Crash: DA A man on PCP was charged with vehicular homicide, the Montgomery County District Attorney announced on Thursday, Oct. 31. Cedric Galette, 47, was arrested following an investigation into the crash that killed Troy Rivera, according to the release.  The fatal crash happened at the intersection of North Fifth Street and Cheltenham Avenue in Cheltenham Township on Wednesday, Sept. 18, the DA explained, noting that Rivera passed away in the hospital 10 days after the crash.  Galette was discovered to have been driving 60 mph in a 30 mph with his 2007 Cadillac CTS's lights o…
Missing Endangered Alert Issued For PA Woman Missing Endangered Alert Issued For PA Woman
Missing Endangered Alert Issued For PA Woman A missing Cheltenham woman may be in danger, according to an alert from the Cheltenham Township Police Department on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Madelyn Edwards, 81, was last seen in the area of Old Farm Road, Cheltenham Township at 12 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, police said. She's described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, 110 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. Edwards was last seen driving a gray 2017 Hyundai Accent with Pennsylvania license plate MLJ-4374, according to police.  MEPA ALERT: The Cheltenham Township Police Department, Montgomery County Pennsylvania, is searching for Madelyn…
Girl Waiting For School Bus Robbed In Cheltenham: Police Girl Waiting For School Bus Robbed In Cheltenham: Police
Girl Waiting For School Bus Robbed In Cheltenham: Police A schoolgirl was the victim of a strong-armed robbery while she was waiting for her bus in Cheltenham Township, the police announced on Friday, Sept. 27.   The girl was waiting for a school bus on Asbury Avenue when a black Kia sedan approached her, the Cheltenham Township Police Department explained. A man in the vehicle called the girl over to the car, threatened her, and grabbed her cell phone from her hands. After stealing the cell phone, the vehicle fled the scene, according to police. The girl, who wasn't injured in the incident, called 911, and reported the crime. Police l…
North Philly Shooter Caught On Victim's Dash Cam: Police (UPDATED) North Philly Shooter Caught On Victim's Dash Cam: Police (UPDATED)
North Philly Shooter Caught On Victim's Dash Cam: Police (Updated) Police detectives in Philadelphia are looking for two suspects who shot at a driver on Friday night, April 12.  Authorities said the pair stopped in front of the victim at a red light at Old York Road and Cheltenham Avenue around 9:40 p.m. Dashboard camera footage shows the passenger open fire at the victim before fleeing in a black Nissan Murano.  Dashboard camera footage.  PhiladelphiaPolice Officials said the victim was struck once in the chest and hospitalized in critical condition.  The suspect vehicle was last seen fleeing north on Old York Road into Cheltenh…
Philly Man Trafficked Guns In Montco, DA Says Philly Man Trafficked Guns In Montco, DA Says
Philly Man Trafficked Guns In Montco, DA Says A Philadelphia man faces multiple felony charges after police say he trafficked guns throughout Montgomery County over the last two years.  Kareem Reed, 23, was arrested Monday, Dec. 5, and held at the county lockup in lieu of a $99,000 bail bond, said District Attorney Kevin R. Steele in a statement.  Police began investigating Reed in April after a handgun linked to a shooting in Cheltenham Township was found in the possession of a 20-year-old, who was too young to legally purchase it, the DA said.  Detectives then found the firearm was purchased by Reed in June 2021. Reed…
Missing Montco Man With Alzheimer's Found Safe Missing Montco Man With Alzheimer's Found Safe
Missing Montco Man With Alzheimer's Found Safe UPDATE: Walter Gaskins has been found safe. ***Original story below*** Police in Montgomery County are seeking the public's help in locating a man with Alzheimer's who has gone missing. Walter Gaskins was last seen leaving his home in the Glenside section of Cheltenham Township at around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, local police said. Gaskins is believed to be driving a grey 2012 Honda Accord, similar to the one in the above photo, with the Pennsylvania license plate number DCM-6511.  The vehicle also has a decorative front license plate displaying the word "Retired," police said. …
Serial Robber Busted After Targeting Philly Area Banks, Drugstores: Police Serial Robber Busted After Targeting Philly Area Banks, Drugstores: Police
Serial Robber Busted After Targeting Philly Area Banks, Drugstores: Police A serial robber in the Philadelphia area is in police custody after targeting two banks and four drugstores in the past month or so, authorities said. Richard Lawrence, 56, of Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with five counts of robbery and related offenses on Tuesday, April 19, Abingdon Township police said. Lawrence walked into the TD Bank on Moreland Road in Willow Grove while dressed in Muslim garb and with his face hidden, demanding that the teller give him "all the 50's and 100's" before fleeing the scene on Saturday, April 2, police said. He apparently fled towards Philad…
DA: PA Man Arrested For Harassing, Sending Vulgar Voicemails To U.S Rep. Madeleine Dean DA: PA Man Arrested For Harassing, Sending Vulgar Voicemails To U.S Rep. Madeleine Dean
DA: PA Man Arrested For Harassing, Sending Vulgar Voicemails To U.S Rep. Madeleine Dean A Pennsylvania man was arrested on accusations he harassed and sent vulgar voicemail messages to U.S Representative Madeleine Dean, authorities said. An investigation was initiated on Feb. 11 when Montgomery County detectives were contacted by U.S Capitol police regarding 16 harassing voicemail messages left at the Congresswoman’s Glenside office in Cheltenham Township, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. The messages continued beyond the initial report, and in total, 19 harassing messages were left from Feb. 10 to Feb. 18, authorities said. The phone n…