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Montco School Admin Embezzled $579K, Opened Cards In Employees' Names: DA
A private school administrator in Montgomery County is accused of embezzling more than half a million dollars, opening credit accounts in her employees' names, and using the money to live a lavish lifestyle, authorities say.
Katherine Paprocka, 36, of Paoli, was arraigned on dozens of felony charges Tuesday, Dec. 13 related to her work as senior administrator at the Penn Christian Academy in East Norriton, a private non-profit educational institution, said county District Attorney Kevin R. Steele in a statement.
Investigators first began examining the school's finances after a private in…
11,000 Montgomery County Residents Could Have Contaminated Drinking Water: Report
A boil water advisory was issued to nearly 11,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers as of Friday, Sept. 30, according to the company and 6abc.
The advisory was issued as emergency repairs were made due to a main break around 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept, 29. The advisory impacts customers in East Norriton, Whitpain, and Plymouth townships, the Blue Bell section of Whitpain Township, and a portion of Norristown Borough.
Low water pressure or service interruption was expected. Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute. Water is okay…
PA Principal Used $25K In School Funds To Pay Rent, Vacation Hotel Stays, More, DA Says
A 56-year-old catholic school principal in Pennsylvania stole thousands of school funds to pay for his house, vacation hotel stays, and other personal expenses, authorities said.
John C. McGrath, of East Norriton, spent more than $25,000 on personal expenses on the school-issued credit card provided by Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School in Maple Glen, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said in a joint release.
An official with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia contacted Upper Dublin police on Nov. 4, 2021, informing them of an internal investigation that suggeste…
DelCo Boy, 17, Sought In Deadly East Norriton Bowling Alley Shooting
A 17-year-old boy from Delaware County is being sought in connection with an East Norriton bowling alley shooting over the weekend, authorities announced.
Jamel Barnwell, 17, of Upper Darby, walked into the Swede Street bowling alley at 6:39 p.m. on Saturday and, four minutes later, a physical altercation ensued, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and East Norriton Police Chief Brandon Pasquale said.
That's when Barnwell pulled out a firearm with an extended magazine from inside his jacket and began shooting, authorities said. He and three men fled the bowling a…
