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Hatfield, PA

Quakertown Man Was Racing Before High-Speed Crash That Killed 62-Year-Old: DA Quakertown Man Was Racing Before High-Speed Crash That Killed 62-Year-Old: DA
Quakertown Man Was Racing Before High-Speed Crash That Killed 62-Year-Old: DA Two men are accused of homicide by vehicle after authorities say they killed a woman while street racing in Hatfield last year, according to a release from the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.   Evan Buckman of Pennsburg and Aidan Jarrett of Quakertown, both 19, surrendered to police on Monday, March 11, prosecutors said.  Investigators said the wreck happened at the corner of Bethlehem Pike and Bergey Road on May 17, 2023. Louis and Ida Lillo were turning left from the Pike onto Bergey Road when their Nissan Frontier was T-boned by Jarrett’s southbound…
Reported Gunfire At Sellersville Home Leads To Charges For Three: Police Reported Gunfire At Sellersville Home Leads To Charges For Three: Police
Reported Gunfire At Sellersville Home Leads To Charges For Three: Police Three people face criminal charges after police responded to reports of gunshots at a Sellersville home over the weekend, authorities say.  It happened at 757 Allentown Road around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, police said.  Arriving officers spotted a man and woman sitting at the dining room table, but when they knocked on the door, police said the man ran upstairs.  Homeowner Denise Dearden answered the door and denied "any gunfire or disturbance" at the residence, according to police. When officers asked to speak to the man upstairs, they said Dearden called for someone na…
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Lansdale Wreck Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Lansdale Wreck
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Lansdale Wreck Authorities have named the 57-year-old man who was hit and killed walking across Church Road in Lansdale last month.  Victor Bonanni was crossing between Pennbrook Parkway and Station Square Boulevard late on Dec. 22 when he was struck by a southbound car, police said. The driver remained on scene.  Bonanni was rushed to Lansdale Hospital with a head wound and "other traumatic injuries" and later died, according to authorities.  Hatfield, Towamencin, Montgomery Twp., and Upper Gwynedd police also assisted at the scene, Lansdale PD added.  Bonanni, of Lansdale, is …
Montco Man Sitting In Home Shot, No Suspects Found: Police Montco Man Sitting In Home Shot, No Suspects Found: Police
Montco Man Sitting In Home Shot, No Suspects Found: Police A Hatfield man was hospitalized Wednesday night, Nov. 28, after he was struck by gunfire in his own home, according to police investigators.  It happened on Forest Hills Drive just after 8 p.m., township police said.  The victim was hit by a single shot fired from outside and treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Lansdale Jefferson Hospital, authorities said. He has since been discharged.  Investigators said they found "ballistic evidence" inside the home and in a wooded area between Forest Hills Drive and Moyer Road. There is "no active threat to the commun…
Speeding Driver, 20, Was High On Pot In PA Crash That Killed Grandmother: DA Speeding Driver, 20, Was High On Pot In PA Crash That Killed Grandmother: DA
Speeding Driver, 20, Was High On Pot In PA Crash That Killed Grandmother: DA A 20-year-old Pennsylvania driver was speeding well above the limit and was high on marijuana when he struck another vehicle, killing a grandmother and wounding her 7-year-old granddaughter, authorities said. Logan Dierkes, of Hatfield, was heading west on Mininger Road in Franconia Twp. at approximately 84 mph — possibly above 90 mph — in a 35 mph zone, in a 2008 Dodge Charger while Paula Wilson, of Bethlehem, was pulling out of a driveway around 5:35 p.m. on Sept. 14,  Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. Dierkes failed to take evasive action to avoid Wilson…
Hatfield Man Tried To Board Plane With Loaded Gun, TSA Says Hatfield Man Tried To Board Plane With Loaded Gun, TSA Says
Hatfield Man Tried To Board Plane With Loaded Gun, TSA Says A Hatfield resident was cited and may face a federal fine after Transportation Security Administration agents said he entered a security checkpoint with a firearm.  It happened at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 11, after the X-ray scanner flagged his carry-on for additional screening, TSA said.  The gun, a.45-caliber pistol with a fully loaded magazine and one round in the chamber, was confiscated by police.  He could face up to a $15,000 civil penalty, TSA agents noted.  “Let me be very clear when I say that there is absolutely no excuse fo…
Road Rage Incident Under Investigation In Philly Suburbs: Police Road Rage Incident Under Investigation In Philly Suburbs: Police
Road Rage Incident Under Investigation In Philly Suburbs: Police Police in Hatfield are investigating a road rage incident that ended with a pedestrian-involved crash, authorities say.  Officers were called to Forty Foot and Clemens roads near Hatfield Pointe Shopping Center around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, the department said. There, "some type of road rage incident" had occurred involving the driver of a white Hyundai sedan and another in a white box truck, they said.  When both vehicles pulled onto Kirkwood Road, one of the drivers got out, police said.  "A disturbance ensued, ending with one of the involved operators on the roadwa…
Sellersville Woman Hit, Killed By Car In Wawa Parking Lot: Hatfield PD Sellersville Woman Hit, Killed By Car In Wawa Parking Lot: Hatfield PD
Sellersville Woman Hit, Killed By Car In Wawa Parking Lot: Hatfield PD Kelly Boyd, a Philadelphia public relations professional and consultant of nearly 30 years, died after being hit by a truck on Wednesday, Aug. 30, authorities say. She was 56.  Police say the accident occurred in a Wawa parking lot in Hatfield. Boyd, on foot, was hit by a 65-year-old driver in a Ford F-150 and rushed to Grandview Hospital before succumbing to her injuries, officials said.  Hatfield police said the crash is still under investigation, and that witnesses should call 215-855-0903 or email policetips@hatfield.org.  Boyd, of Sellersville, started KB Consulting in Rittenhouse in…
How JFK Airport Customs Agents ID'd Ghost Gun Manufacturing Ring Out Of Suburban Philly Home How JFK Airport Customs Agents ID'd Ghost Gun Manufacturing Ring Out Of Suburban Philly Home
How JFK Airport Customs Agents ID'd Ghost Gun Manufacturing Ring Out Of Suburban Philly Home Three men from Montgomery County have been arrested for their roles in trafficking and manufacturing ghost guns and suppressors, authorities said. Tony Phan Ho, 32, ran the operation out of his Hatfield home with help from Rithga Ngoy, 36, of Hatfield and Michael Phan Nguyen, 32, of Lansdale, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. A search of Ho’s property found all of the tools needed to privately manufacture firearms, numerous AR-15 rifle parts, firearm sights, firearm sight tools, a Polymer80 tool kit, weapon mounted lights, a Glock pistol barrel, a Sig Sauer…
Measles In Eastern PA: Officials Measles In Eastern PA: Officials
Measles In Eastern PA: Officials Montgomery County officials are investigating a case of measles in the area.  The patient is an unvaccinated child, and the Office of Public Health is conducting contact tracing "in coordination with (...) the child’s guardian," authorities said in a release Friday, July 28.  "Identified individuals will be contacted and notified of potential exposure to measles and assess each individual’s vaccination status and risk for infection," said MCOPH.  The measles virus can remain infectious on surfaces and in the air for up to two hours after exposure, authorities note.  Th…
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Support Surges For Elderly Couple Killed In Montco Fire 'Our Hearts Are Broken': Support Surges For Elderly Couple Killed In Montco Fire
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Support Surges For Elderly Couple Killed In Montco Fire Just days after a fire killed a Hatfield couple in their home, well-wishers and loved ones have raised thousands for the family members they left behind.  Firefighters were called to the Washington Lane home of Ghanshyam Patel, 78, and Leenabahen Patel, 63, around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, May 12 for a reported structure fire.  By the time crews left the scene, both victims were pronounced dead.  Now, friends of the couple's family are raising funds on GoFundMe to assist loved ones handle funeral expenses and other end-of-life costs. In just three days after going live, the effort has garnered…
Victims ID'd In Deadly Montco House Fire, But Cause Still Unclear Victims ID'd In Deadly Montco House Fire, But Cause Still Unclear
Victims ID'd In Deadly Montco House Fire, But Cause Still Unclear Officials in Montgomery County are still working to identify the cause of the early morning house fire that killed one man and one woman in Hatfield on Friday, May 12.  The Hatfield Volunteer Fire Company was called to the home, 2873 Washington Lane, at about 4:20 a.m., they wrote in a release Friday afternoon. Dispatchers advised that the blaze on the first floor had trapped two people upstairs, the Company said.  Firefighters arrived within minutes to find "heavy fire conditions" on the house's front side, with only three of the five residents having escaped, the release says. T…
North Penn School Employee Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Of 83-Year-Old North Penn School Employee Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Of 83-Year-Old
North Penn School Employee Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Of 83-Year-Old A Montgomery County school district employee is accused of fatally hitting an 83-year-old man with his car before fleeing the scene.  Nicholas M. Shaw, 26, of Hatfield, is charged with a felony for the hit-and-run that killed Linford Michener on his own property on Oct. 27, said District Attorney Kevin R. Steele in a statement Friday, Jan. 13.  Investigators say 83-year-old Michener was walking along Oak Park Road in Hatfield to access a fenced-in area of his land at about 3 p.m. when his wife heard a large crash. By 3:13 p.m., first responders found Michener unresponsive in a dit…
Stalker Followed, Spied On Bucks Woman For 6 Years, DA Says Stalker Followed, Spied On Bucks Woman For 6 Years, DA Says
Stalker Followed, Spied On Bucks Woman For 6 Years, DA Says A Hatfield man who had stalked and harassed a Bucks County woman for over six years is going to jail, authorities say.  Andrew D. Gold, 33, was convicted at trial in August and sentenced to 1-2 years plus 12 years probation at a sentencing hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 3, said Deputy District Attorney Brittney Kern in a statement.  According to evidence reviewed in court, Gold first made contact with the unnamed victim in 2015 — approaching her in public and trying to strike up a conversation. That proved fruitless for the stalker, who began making unwanted contact with the v…
Two PA Cash 5 Lottery Winners Split $1 Million Jackpot Two PA Cash 5 Lottery Winners Split $1 Million Jackpot
Two PA Cash 5 Lottery Winners Split $1 Million Jackpot A pair of Pennsylvania Cash 5 Lottery players will split a $1,082,698 jackpot, state officials said. Two lucky tickets matched all five balls drawn for the Tuesday, Oct. 4 drawing. Each winning ticket is worth $541,349. The winning numbers were: 4-12-19-33-41. The lucky tickets were sold at the following locations: Montgomery County: Hatfield Market is located at 304 Union St. in Hatfield Philadelphia: ACME Markets is located at 8200 Roosevelt Boulevard  Each retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning tickets. Anyone holding a jackpot-winning Cash …
DUI Driver With Suspended License Falls Asleep, Crashes In Montco: Report DUI Driver With Suspended License Falls Asleep, Crashes In Montco: Report
DUI Driver With Suspended License Falls Asleep, Crashes In Montco: Report A 21-year-old man with a suspended driver's license is facing DUI charges after falling asleep at the wheel of his car and crashing into a tree in Montgomery County, NorthPennNow reports. Zahir Haynes, of Hatfield, tried to flee the scene of the crash on Bethlehem Pike and Knapp Road around 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, the outlet says. His passenger suffered a head injury. Officers found marijuana in Haynes' bag and learned he had an expired and suspended license, as well as a license plate from another vehicle on his Pontiac, according to the outlet. Haynes has been charged wit…
Jackpot-Winning $1.57 Million Match 6 Ticket Sold In Montgomery County Jackpot-Winning $1.57 Million Match 6 Ticket Sold In Montgomery County
Jackpot-Winning $1.57 Million Match 6 Ticket Sold In Montgomery County A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $1.57 million was sold in Montgomery County. The Match 6 Lotto ticket from the Friday, April 1 drawing was sold at GIANT on Cowpath Road in Hatfield, officials said Monday, April 4. The winning numbers were 4-8-14-19-34-42. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Match 6 prizes expire one year from the drawing date. Anyone holding a jackpot-winning Match 6 ticket should sign the ticket, call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 or visit palottery.com to find out how to claim the prize.
Two Suburban Philly Businesses Shut Down For Prostitution Investigations Two Suburban Philly Businesses Shut Down For Prostitution Investigations
Two Suburban Philly Businesses Shut Down For Prostitution Investigations Two businesses in the Philadelphia suburbs have been shut down indefinitely following allegations of prostitution, authorities said. Authorities closed New Super AcuCare on Oxford Valley Road in Fairless Hills and West Trenton Day Spa on West Trenton Avenue in Morrisville on Friday, March 11 after Falls Township police determined that the businesses were "promoting prostitution and human trafficking," they said. Investigators say they recovered "a multitude of evidence" to support those claims during a warranted search of both businesses. They also discovered a slew of code violations…
Prostitution Investigation Underway At Suburban Philly Spa Prostitution Investigation Underway At Suburban Philly Spa
Prostitution Investigation Underway At Suburban Philly Spa Police are looking into allegations of prostitution at a spa in the Philadelphia suburbs. Hilltown police served a search warrant at the Tranquil Oasis Spa on Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield on Tuesday after a "lengthy investigation" revealed possible prostitution and related activity at the business, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing and no criminal charges have been filed, police said. The Hilltown Township Police Department is working with the Bucks District Attorney's Office, Bucks County Detectives, the Bensalem Township Police Department, Hatfield Township Police Department, …
PD: Man Who Pulled Knife On Shopper At Bucks County Walmart Hit With Multiple Charges PD: Man Who Pulled Knife On Shopper At Bucks County Walmart Hit With Multiple Charges
PD: Man Who Pulled Knife On Shopper At Bucks County Walmart Hit With Multiple Charges A man accused of pulling a knife on a Walmart shopper in Bucks County was hit with multiple charges, authorities said. Barry Whiteman, 59, of Hatfield allegedly pulled a knife on a shopper during a verbal altercation in June, according to Hatfield Township police. A retired police officer intervened before anyone was injured, police said. The circumstances surrounding the argument were not immediately known. Whiteman was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, terroristic threats, and harassment.
SEEN HER? Suburban Philly Woman Wanted For Meth Possession, Police Say SEEN HER? Suburban Philly Woman Wanted For Meth Possession, Police Say
Seen HER? Suburban Philly Woman Wanted For Meth Possession, Police Say Police in Bucks County are seeking the public's help locating a woman who they say is wanted for methamphetamine possession. Jennifer L. Seller, 37, of Hatfield was found with a clear baggie filled with meth when she was picked up on a warrant out of Montgomery County on June 20, according to the Central Bucks Regional Police Department. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Sellers is asked to submit a tip on CrimeWatch or contacting the department at 215-345-4143.
UPDATE: MontCo Child Who Fell From Window Sill Landed Inside Home UPDATE: MontCo Child Who Fell From Window Sill Landed Inside Home
Update: MontCo Child Who Fell From Window Sill Landed Inside Home A child who fell from a window sill Monday evening landed on the floor of a home and did not fall outside, local police confirmed Tuesday. A previous version of this story said a baby fell from a second-story window according to Emergency Dispatch Services, however, Hatfield police chief William Tierney later confirmed there was no major fall involved. EMS was dispatched to a home at Chestnut Street & Maple Avenue in Hatfield around 6:30 p.m. to find the child-conscious, emergency dispatchers said. Initial and unconfirmed reports say a medevac was initially called to the scen…
SEEN HIM? Hatfield Boy, 17, Missing Since Sunday SEEN HIM? Hatfield Boy, 17, Missing Since Sunday
Seen HIM? Hatfield Boy, 17, Missing Since Sunday Authorities in Montgomery County are turning to the public for help locating a missing 17-year-old boy. Hamzah Sylla left his home at North Broad Street and Cowpath Road in Hatfield on Sunday, April 25, local police said. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, gray sweatshirt and black and white shorts.  He is approximately 6'1" and 130 pounds. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts is urged to contact the Hatfield Township Police Department at 215-855-0903, or provide a tip on the Crimewatch page.
Montgomery County Man, 37, Accused Of Repeatedly Raping, Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Girl Montgomery County Man, 37, Accused Of Repeatedly Raping, Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Girl
Montgomery County Man, 37, Accused Of Repeatedly Raping, Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Girl A 37-year-old Montgomery County man was jailed on accusations he raped and repeatedly sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl he was caring for, who he said put his genitals in her mouth while he was asleep, NorthPennNow.com reports. James Maloney, of Hatfield, was slapped with half a dozen charges on Dec. 29, nearly three months after the girl's mother notified police of the alleged crimes, the news outlet said. Maloney apparently made the girl perform oral sex on him as many as three times, and performed oral sex on the girl while in his care sometime before the onset of the p…