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PA Parents Sentenced: 'Treated Animals Better' Than 7 Children, Judge Says PA Parents Sentenced: 'Treated Animals Better' Than 7 Children, Judge Says
PA Parents Sentenced: 'Treated Animals Better' Than 7 Children, Judge Says A father and mother who forced their seven children to live in filthy conditions in a rundown trailer in Bucks County were sentenced to up to 16 years in Pennsylvania State Prison on child neglect charges, authorities said. Shane Robertson, 48, and Crystal Robertson, 38, of West Rockhill Township, appeared Tuesday, Aug. 20 before Common Pleas Judge Charissa J. Liller, who called them “two of the worst parents I’ve ever seen in my life.”  “It is appalling that you would live in these conditions with your seven children,” Liller said. “You treated your animals better than you treated you…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
PA Girl Missing Since Last Week, Police Say PA Girl Missing Since Last Week, Police Say
PA Girl Missing Since Last Week, Police Say Pennridge Regional Police Department is looking for a missing teenager.  Geyahna Medwatz was last seen on Lower Rocky Dale Road in West Rockhill Township around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, authorities say.  Police do not believe she has cell service and said there is "some concern for her wellbeing." No clothing description is available.  Anyone with information is being asked to call Pennridge Regional Police at 215-257-5104 or submit a tip online. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Cruel Parents Accused Of Padlocking Fridge Facing New Troubling Charges In PA: Court Docs Cruel Parents Accused Of Padlocking Fridge Facing New Troubling Charges In PA: Court Docs
Cruel Parents Accused Of Padlocking Fridge Facing New Troubling Charges In PA: Court Docs A Pennsylvania couple accused of padlocking their fridge and raising seven children among rats are facing additional charges, according to court records.  Shane and Crystal Robertson, of West Rockhill Township, were previously charged with seven felony counts of endangering the welfare of a child in May, Daily Voice reported.  Each is now accused of simple assault and conspiracy, and Shane Robertson faces an additional charge of strangulation, legal filings show.  Authorities first visited the family's home after three of their children were seen entering an abando…

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by Mac Bullock
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Bucks County Native, Beloved Mom Of 2 Rebecca Clowney Dies Suddenly At Age 35 Bucks County Native, Beloved Mom Of 2 Rebecca Clowney Dies Suddenly At Age 35
Bucks County Native, Beloved Mom Of 2 Rebecca Clowney Dies Suddenly At Age 35 Bucks County native and beloved mother of two Rebecca Greene Clowney died suddenly following an episode of cardiac arrest on Oct. 24. She was 35. Born in West Rockhill Township, Clowney grew up in Pennsburg, her obituary says. Clowney is survived by her parents, Michael and Bonnie (Greisemer) Greene; sisters, Stephanie Greene and Kellie Greene; brothers, Jeffrey Greene and Kevin Greene; Matt Clowney; and her children, Brynn and Brielle Clowney. More than $3,400 had been raised as of Monday on a GoFundMe for Clowney’s final expenses. “It comes with great sadness and heavy heart to say Rebe…

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by Valerie Musson