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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
The verdict is in: William H. Cosby Jr. is guilty of all charges.
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Montgomery County DA
6 years
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison.
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Montgomery County DA
7 years
DA Steele announces we will retry this case.
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Montgomery County DA
4 years
Jamel Barnwell, wanted for murder in the East Norriton bowling alley shootings, is in custody and will be arraigned this morning.
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Montgomery County DA
6 years
Judge denies bail to Bill Cosby.
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Montgomery County DA
7 years
Judge O'Neill sets new Cosby trial date: Nov. 6, 2017.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
10 years
Searching for Bradley William Stone. Please call 911 with any info. Do not approach. http://t.co/HxX7uclVHK http://t.co/15PUM1yj2P
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Montgomery County DA
4 years
DA announces arrest warrant issued for 17 yo Upper Darby man, Jamel Barnwell—wanted for 1st Degree Murder in shooting at Bowling Lanes in East Norriton last night. Tips call detectives at 610-278-3648. Spot him, call 911.
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Montgomery County DA
3 years
Kevon Clarke arrested today by US Marshals for the Thanksgiving Day murder in Norristown.
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Montgomery County DA
10 years
Tristan Stahley convicted of 1st degree murder in stabbing death of his girlfriend, Julianne Siller of Royersford.
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Montgomery County DA
5 years
Mason Hall, 19, of West Norriton, was arrested & charged with felony Involuntary Deviate Sexual Assault and related charges for the Aug. 1, 2017 Norristown Farm Park Rape. Detectives traced DNA from the assault to Hall.
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Montgomery County DA
5 years
Thanks Montgomery County residents for getting rid of 7,716 pounds of unwanted meds!
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Montgomery County DA
3 years
Gilbert Newton III found GUILTY of First-Degree Murder and Possessing an Instrument of Crime in the stabbing murder of 18 yo Morgan McCaffery.
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Montgomery County DA
7 years
William H. Cosby Jr. remains free on bail. New trial date will be set.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
District Attorney Kevin Steele was sworn in for his second term today by Judge Risa Vetri Ferman as his family looked on. He’s excited and ready to serve Montgomery County for four more years.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
Bill Cosby’s sentence also included $25,000 fine and cost of prosecution.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
PA Supreme Court declines to hear the appeal of former Attorney General Kathleen Kane. We will file a motion to revoke bail tomorrow as she no longer has a legal right to bail pending appeal.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
Kevin Barron, 21, of Horsham, arrested for sexually explicit conversations with a 12 yo boy on Snapchat and Instagram that boy's mom discovered. DA says parents need to be vigilant.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
4 years
We sure will miss Turks ❤️
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Turks, an 8-year-old Lab, is retiring after providing comfort to vulnerable witnesses in Montco courtrooms since 2014.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
DA Kevin Steele was honored & humbled to be named the "2018 Man of the Year" by the Police Chiefs Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
8 years
Former DA Ferman @risaferman had her official judicial portrait unveiled at the Courthouse.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
4 years
Plymouth Township Police Officer Brad Fox gave up his life keeping our community safe, and these 2 cyclists decided to desecrate his memorial located at the very spot where he was shot & killed. Help Police ID them. Call 610-279-1901.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
10 years
NEW PHOTO: Bradley William Stone. We received information clean shaven last night. http://t.co/3Y54TQLt7X
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA Steele joined leaders of Marsy’s Law, legislators, victims and Victim Advocate Jen Storm at the Capitol Rotunda today to kickoff the next phase of passing Constitutional rights for victims with the Marsy’s Law amendment.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
Thanks Wheels of Justice team members, led by DA Steele! Great ride for a terrific cause!!
@FBBChildrens
Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation
5 years
Riders, volunteers, friends and family all gearing up for the #Ben2Shore .
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Montgomery County DA
5 years
The jury has found both Keiff King and Lisa Smith guilty of First-Degree Murder in the beating death of her 4-year-old son Tahjir Smith.
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Montgomery County DA
7 years
ADA Richard Bradbury helped Pottstown Police & firefighters take 30 children on a holiday shopping spree, giving them each $45 to spend.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
DA Kevin Steele was honored to receive the Governor’s Victims Services Pathfinder Award for Allied Professionals, recognizing his history of service to victims. He was nominated by Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center and supported by Laurel House.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
8 years
DAs Steele & Whelan joined police chiefs & legislators to support returning mandatory minimums for serious crimes.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
Margaret "Peg" Gibbons has left a hole that no one will ever fill. We have already felt the loss since you left the Courthouse. Now more than ever. RIP, Peg.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
"A Night for the Lukens Family" fundraiser being planned for Jan. 20 at Valley Forge Casino Resort. Goal of $200K to help family rebuild after devastating fire. Tickets $50 at Story at
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
Montgomery County is safer tonight. Nearly 8,000 pounds (7,981.69 pounds)--a new record--of prescription and OTC medicines were collected at today's Take Back Day. Good work Montgomery County residents!
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Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA announces arrest of Jonathan Wesley Harris on charge of 1st Degree Murder in the Aug. 22 homicide death of model Christina Kraft in Ardmore.
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Montgomery County DA
5 years
Congratulations to @MontcopaDA K9 Turks and Investigator Kiersten McDonald, who received the “Public Service Award to Citizens” from @Montgomery_Bar for their work helping crime victims and witnesses. They received the award at today’s Law Day ceremony.
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Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA Steele announces dismantling of major fentanyl trafficking organization, more than 25 arrested and charge. DA says they are "dealing in death."
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Montgomery County DA
4 years
Reminder Montco: report any issues at the poll on the Election Tip Line 610-292-2020. DA’s Office and detective team are in place to investigate.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
The Cosby jury has concluded deliberations for the evening. Back at it tomorrow.
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Montgomery County DA
4 years
18-year-old Gilbert Newton III of Philadelphia charged with first-degree murder of Morgan McCaffery at Abington train station this morning.
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Montgomery County DA
5 years
Assistant District Attorney Furrah Qureshi and Investigator Mike Altieri joined in the fun with NPD in sharing water ice with Nortistiwn residents on a very hot night.
@Norristownpd
Norristown Police Department
5 years
It couldn’t be a better day for Water Ice with a Cop!!! With yesterday’s high temperature, residents of Chain and Lafayette Sts enjoyed a yummy cherry and lemon water ice with officers of our Police Station. We had a blast!!! Enjoy the pictures! #NPDGenuinelyCommitted
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
Saturday is Take Back Day. Get unwanted meds out of the house! Drop them at 42 locations in Montco. Locations at
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Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA STEELE begins press conference saying justice arrived today. Bill Cosby has been unmasked and is being sent off to prison.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
In accepting the Pathfinder Award, DA Steele said: “In my 27 years as a prosecutor, I have worked with thousands of crime victims. I am proud to stand up for their rights and stand beside them as they seek justice.”
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
8 years
Congrats to ADA Lauren McNulty! Commended by the Abington Police Dept for her role in investigating and prosecuting a serial burglar.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA Steele: As the jail door shuts her in, a strong message is being sent that no one is above the law. No one. Not even the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Commonwealth...Today, justice has finally been served on behalf of the people of Pennsylvania.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
4 years
@MontcopaDA joined by AG Shapiro, Norristown Chief Talbot and FBI announcing the dismantling of gun trafficking group that illegally bought & sold 44 firearms. 9 adults & five juveniles charged. Story soon.
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Montgomery County DA
7 years
Police seeking Greg Feldman, a person of interest in Limerick shooting. Considered armed & dangerous. Call 911 with info about whereabouts.
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Montgomery County DA
7 years
Take Back Day got a record 7,204.39 lbs. of unwanted meds out of houses!! Thanks to Montgomery County residents for doing their part.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
2nd annual Operation Safe Homes gun turn-in event for safe disposal will be held Sept. 18 & 21 at eight police departments in Montgomery County. All guns will be destroyed. 107 guns were turned in & destroyed in 2018.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
Record amount of prescription and OTC drugs collected today at Take Back Day: 7,745.92 pounds!! Thanks Montco for making your houses safer!
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
District Attorney Kevin Steele @MontcopaDA was honored last night as the 2018 James P. Fox “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Montgomery County Bar Association’s Trial Lawyers Section. He accepted on behalf of his entire team at the District Attorney’s Office.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
8 years
Congrats to 1st Asst Ed McCann who was recognized with the Raymond Harley Award for his dedication to improving criminal justice standards!
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
9 years
Release: Cosby Charged With Aggravated Indecent Assault
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
Montco residents dropped off 7,436 pounds of unwanted meds today as part of Drug Take Back Day. Thank you to everyone who made their homes safer by cleaning out medicine cabinets!
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
DA Steele is clearly standing up for victim’s rights by supporting Marsy’s Law.
@MarsysLawforPA
Marsy's Law for Pennsylvania
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Statutory rights are essentially insufficient because victims do not have standing if those rights are not enforced. Currently, even with our strong laws, there is no recourse for victims if their statutory rights are violated. #MarsysLawforPA will change that.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
@MontcopaDA , @DEAPHILADELPHIA @lmahitda and other Law Enforcement today announced arrests of four doctors who were illegally practicing medicine in various ways, including prescribing huge quantities of opioids & meds, selling scripts.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
Danton Moyer from Temple Law School and Teresa Benavides from Drexel Law School won the District Attorney's Mock Trial Competition for second-year law school interns. Congratulations!
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
9 years
LE & Civilian Commendations @AbingtonPolice Det Robert Davis @CheltTwpPD Det John Barr; Sgt Andrew Snyder (1/2) http://t.co/OGEfpFyBe0
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Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA Steele announces investigation into homicide in Whitemarsh Township. Person of interest is being detained. There is no public safety concern.
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Montgomery County DA
3 years
Today during Drug Take Back Day, we collected nearly 6,100 pounds of unwanted prescriptions and OTC meds! Good job Montco residents!
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
9 years
Bill Cosby to appear at 2:30 pm for arraignment in Elkins Park, Cheltenham Township.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
Judge rules Bill Cosby is a Sexual Violent Predator. Court to resume at 1:30 for sentencing.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 months
The jury took less than an hour to find Julie Jean and Zakkee Alhakim GUILTY of First-Degree Murder and Conspiracy in the killing of Rachel King
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
4 years
Police are looking for this 2019 or 2020 white GM Acadia that was involved in a fatal hit & run last night on Cheltenham Ave, killing a female pedestrian. The car has noticeable damage to the front & hood. Anyone with info call Cheltenham Police 215-885-1600.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
8 years
DA Steele at National Day Of Remembrance event says never have we seen people dying at this rate. Vows to families to fight drug scourge.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
THE HUNT IS ON Oct. 26 for unwanted meds. Clean out those medicine cabinets & drop off OTC & prescription meds at 41 locations in Montco.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
8 years
DA Steele stood with AG Josh Shapiro in Montco Courthouse as Gov. Wolf announced $10m in his 2017 budget for naloxone for law enforcement.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
Multiple illegally owned guns, including an AK-47 and a mini Draco AK-47 pistol, ammunition and 1/2 kilo of block cocaine are off the street in Montgomery County after three arrests, announced today by @MontcopaDA
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
9 years
Press Conference 10:00AM-decision re filing of charges in Cosby case - County Detectives - 5th floor of One Montgomery Plaza in Norristown.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
@MontcopaDA 's Drug Take Back efforts went mobile today with the launch of the "Pill Take Back Mobile MINI." Look for the graphic car at National Night Out events next week & bring your unwanted meds/pills to drop off. @K9Turks took the Pill Car out for a spin.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
3 years
Drug Take Back Day was a big success, with 7,252.1 pounds of unwanted and OTC meds taken in! Great job Montgomery County.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
25 years ago today, Julie Barnyock went missing from the Lansdale train station & was found murdered. DA Steele is committed to finding her murderer. Please help—call detectives with any tip. Or you can anonymously text a tip via the STOPit! app.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
Steele: Dealers bringing poison into Mont Co & preying upon those suffering from addiction should think twice about coming over our borders.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
2 years
Jury finds Chong Ling Dan and Ricky Vance both guilty of First-Degree Murder in the Killing of Ebony Pack.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
9 months
$5,000 REWARD for info on males who robbed/murdered 35 yo William Carter at 7:49 pm last night on West Wood St. in Norristown. Attackers drove stolen grey Toyota Rav-4. Call MontCo detectives 610-226-5553 or Norristown Police 610-270-0977 with tips.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA Kevin Steele talks about the importance of breaking the silence to help victims of domestic violence at the Laurel House luncheon.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
3 years
Jury today found William Torres guilty of First-Degree Murder in the shotgun killing of his former girlfriend Jeanne Edwards in her Lower Moreland home on Nov. 25, 2019.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
10 years
Thoughts & prayers to families & fellow officers of the two #NYPD officers shot and killed today in the line of duty. http://t.co/vliC7AxNpR
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
3 years
MONTCO DA: Kareem Welton, 40, of Philadelphia, charged with Attempted Murder & Aggravated Assault after intentionally hitting and severely injuring a 38-year-old runner in Collegeville this morning using a car he stole in Philadelphia.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
Don't forget to clean out your medicine cabinets this week & drop off unwanted medicines Saturday at one of 41 locations in Montco.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA Steele announces the dismantling of a significant heroin/cocaine drug trafficking organization operating in Montgomery, Chester and Philadelphia counties. Eight leaders facing multiple felonies. Eleven others arrested.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
ADA Stewart Ryan is leaving the DA's Office, but will remain part of the prosecution for CW v. William H. Cosby Jr. Ryan is joining the Philadelphia-based law firm of Laffey, Bucci & Kent as a civil litigator representing victims of crime & others injured.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
Methamphetamine & marijuana trafficking organization using the US mail shutdown as five leaders arrested: 2 locally & 3 in Calif. Multiple law enforcement agencies involved in lengthy investigation
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
David Pacheco of Norristown found guilty of 22 of 23 counts related to trafficking 27 kilos of heroin, worth $9 million street value.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
$1,000 reward offered for info on Gregory Feldman's whereabouts. Last seen driving 2016 Mazda 6 sedan, license KFC 4705. Armed & dangerous.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
10 years
A body has been found in the woods near Pennsburg. We are awaiting identification.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
A jury found Keenan Jones guilty of all charges related to the shooting of five people in a Cheltenham Walmart last summer.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
8 years
DA Kevin Steele joined @SenBobCasey in a roundtable discussion and presser on Domestic Violence and guns at Laurel House @LaurelPA
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
5 years
@MontcopaDA “Give sexual assault victims the opportunity to seek justice. It’s time for Pennsylvanua to take a stand and end the statute of limitations for sexual assault.” #SenDemPolicy
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
Want to be a super hero? Be our partner in crime fighting by downloading the STOPit App to your phone—then when you see something, say something by texting an anonymous tip to police. Download the free STOPit App from the App Store or Google Play and input access code MONTCOPA.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
9 years
Press Release: Former North Penn HS Student Arrested In Drop Box Nude Photo Scandal http://t.co/pdmZlSfy3k
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA Steele & local Police Chiefs to announce arrests of 5 defendants on charges of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death related to overdoses in Montco. “We are investigating all overdose deaths as homicides and we are charging those who sell this poison.”
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
8 years
Nearly 3 Tons of Unwanted Medications Collected During Drug Take Back Day @MontcoPA
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
Recognized for very successful investigation & prosecution of rival Pottstown gangs--led to long sentences for leaders & members. Congrats!
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA Steele statement re Cosby verdict encourages sex crimes victims to report to law enforcement:
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
3 years
Murder defendant Elvyn Rodriguez is in custody in York, Pa. and will be returned to Montco overnight. He will be arraigned sometime tomorrow, then remanded to MCCF. No bail for 1st-degree murder.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
6 years
DA Steele stands up for victims' rights and calls on state legislators to support Marsy's Law, a constitutional amendment for victims' rights, in a guest editorial today on PennLive.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
7 years
DA Steele joined AG Josh Shapiro as he announced expansion of the investigation of pharma companies that make & distribute opioids.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
8 years
Congratulations Chief Livingood!
@MontgomeryMedia
MontgomeryNews
8 years
#Abington Police Department has a new chief.
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@MontcopaDA
Montgomery County DA
8 years
Prescription Drug Take Back Day Scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2016 @Montcopa
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