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Man Kills Ex-GF At Home, Then Himself At PA Cemetery, DA Says
A man and a woman were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide on Monday, according to authorities. Randy Hill, 33, was found with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound at Highland Memorial Cemetery and pronounced dead at 8:37 a.m., Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich announced in a joint statement on Oct. 16. Hill's ex-girlfriend, 30-year-old Symphony Blue was found dead from a gunshot wound in a bedroom at Hill's home in the 500 block of North Franklin Street at 10:29 a.m., according t…
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Bystander Shot In Face At Montco Wawa: Police
A bystander was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in the face during an attack at a Pottstown Wawa, authorities say. The incident began just after 8:15 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 at the 1520 East High Street store, Pottstown police said in a statement. A 37-year-old man was fueling up at the gas pump when a 19-year-old man approached him with an accomplice, according to investigators. Police said security footage shows the 19-year-old and his companion assaulting the 37-year-old as he tries to retreat. At some point, police said the 37-year-old drew a handgun and fi…
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Fugitive ID'd As Second Suspect In Double Slaying Of Teen Buddies In Suburban Philly: DA
A man who has been wanted for aggravated assault, terroristic threats and more has been identified as a second suspect in the double killings of two teen friends in Suburban Philadelphia, authorities announced. Deonte Kelly, 23, of Philadelphia — who also goes by the name "Taz" — is wanted on two courts of first- and second-degree murder, robbery and more, in connection with a Pottstown shooting that left two friends dead, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. Dominic Carboni, of Shwenksville, had previously been arrested in the deaths of 17-year-old Skyler Fox and …
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US Marshals Nab 21-Year-Old Pottstown Gunman In California: DA
A 21-year-old fugitive in a Pottstown shooting was arrested by members of the US Marshals Service in California, authorities said. Tyshaun Harvey, of Pottstown, was nabbed this week at a motel in Susanville, CA, near the Nevada border, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said Wednesday, Aug. 10. He's awaiting extradition to Montgomery County on charges of first-degree murder, person not to possess a firearm, recklessly endangering another person, and related offenses in the Sunday, May 29 killing of 22-year-old Nahmer Baird, Steele said alongside Pottstown Police C…
Police & Fire
Killer At Large: Police In Philly Area Seek Man On Murder Charge
A 21-year-old man accused of killing a 22-year-old victim last month in Suburban Philadelphia is being sought by police on a murder charge. Tyshaun Harvey is wanted for the fatal Pottstown shooting of Nahmer Baird on May 29, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich said. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to Harvey’s arrest. Baird, of Pottstown, was driving a white Nissan Sentra down the 400 block of West Street when there was an "exchange of gunfire" with a black Chrysler 300 around 8:10 p.m., Steele s…
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Driver Fatally Shot, Crashes Into Pickup Truck In Pottstown: DA
A 22-year-old man was killed while driving in Pottstown after unknown suspects opened fire on him on Sunday, May 29, authorities said. Nahmer Baird, of Pottstown, was driving a white Nissan Sentra down the 400 block of West Street when there was an "exchange of gunfire" with a black Chrysler 300 around 8:10 p.m., Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. Baird then drove for two blocks before crashing head-on into a Dodge pickup truck, injuring the adult male driver, the DA said. Baird was taken to Pottstown Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:44 p.m.…
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$20,000 Of Fentanyl Seized From Philadelphia Area Dealer: Police
A Philadelphia area man was found with more than $20,000 worth of fentanyl in an undercover bust, authorities said. Naim Payton, 23, of Morrisville, was set to sell a large quantity of the uncut, highly lethal drug on Monday, April 25, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. Detectives spotted him on the 400 block of North Evans Street in Pottstown that evening, and stopped his car, Steele said alongside Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich. Detectives stopped Payton’s car and found 1,500 bags of uncut fentanyl. The 1,500 doses of fentanyl were packaged for sal…
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US Marshals Nab Remaining Suspects In Shooting Death Of 27-Year-Old Pottstown Man: DA
The remaining suspects wanted in the October shooting death of a 27-year-old man in Pottstown were nabbed Thursday by members of the U.S. Marshals Service, authorities said. Samir Bentley, 20, and Ahmed Mohammed, 16, both of Philadelphia, were arrested in Greenville, N.C., and charged with first, second, and third-degree murder, conspiracy, robbery, carrying a firearm without a license, possessing an instrument of crime, and related offenses, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Their arrests come nearly three months after the arrests of their co-con…
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Pennsylvania Man Kills GF's Ex-BF In Pottstown Home: DA
A Pennsylvania man was arrested and charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend inside a Pottstown home over the weekend, authorities said. Avery Nascimento, 21, was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, strangulation, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, and related offenses in the shooting of his 34-year-old girlfriend, and killing of her ex-boyfriend, 36-year-old Sean Robbins early Sunday, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich jointly announ…
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US Marshals Nab 1 Of 4 Men Wanted In Deadly Pottstown Shooting
UPDATE: Police nabbed 26-year-old Eric Baker on Wednesday after he was spotted driving a Toyota 4-Runner in Pottstown. Authorities are still searching for two other men on first-degree murder charges -- Samir Bentley, 20, and Ahmed Mohammed, 16, both of Philadelphia. ORIGINAL: One of four men being sought for the deadly shooting of a 27-year-old man in Pottstown was captured by members of the U.S. Marshals Service, authorities announced Wednesday. Authorities declined to provide any information about 22-year-old Dajon Harrison's arrest other than the fact that he was apprehended by member…
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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…
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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…
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Teen's Body Found In Pottstown Apartment, Authorities Say
Montgomery County authorities have launched an investigation after a teenager was found dead in a Pottstown apartment. The discovery was made Wednesday around 2:30 p.m., when a landlord at 618 Chestnut St. asked a 911 caller to check on 18-year-old Chediaz Thomas, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich. Thomas, who had been living in the apartment for three months, was discovered shot to death in the bedroom, authorities said. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy, which determined…
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MontCo DA: Men Spent Hours Trying To Cover Up ODing Friend's Death Before Dumping His Body
Two Montgomery County men are accused of spending three hours trying to cover up their friend's overdose death instead of summoning help, then dumped his lifeless body -- dripping wet -- outside of a local hospital, authorities said Thursday. Joshua Benner, 28, of Telford, and Ronald Shock, 35, of Boyertown, are being held liable in the May 7, 2020 death of Ramon Morales, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, and Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich said. Morales was found by police laying on a grassy area between the emergency room entrance and parking lot of Pottstown Hosp…
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