Officers Daniel Nguyen and Michael Feldman were sworn in to the Cheltenham Township Police Department during the Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, October 21.

Officer Nguyen is a U.S. Navy veteran and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Temple University. Before joining Cheltenham Township, he served as a Narcotics Agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

Officer Feldman is a U.S. Army veteran and was pursuing a degree in cybersecurity before joining the department. He also received the Highest Academic Average Award in his Police Academy class, officials said.

“Both officers completed the Police Academy on Friday, October 9, following nearly six months of intensive training totaling 919 hours of classroom instruction and practical exercises. They are also completing an additional 120 hours of in-house training and will then move on to three months of field training, working alongside some of our most experienced officers,” the township said in a memo. “This extensive training exceeds the minimum standards required for police officers in Pennsylvania and reflects CTPD’s commitment to providing the highest level of preparation for those entrusted with serving and protecting our community.”

Upper Moreland Township

In related news, Upper Moreland Township honored multiple first responders for exceptional work during their Board of Commissioners meeting this month.

From their post:

Detective Davido:

On May 2, 2026, officers responded to 1135 Easton Road after a male suspect attempted a fraudulent return, produced a knife when confronted, threatened an employee, and fled with unpaid merchandise. Detective Davido quickly recognized that the incident was part of a larger regional pattern and led a detailed investigation involving surveillance review, database analysis, multiple search warrants, and coordination with several law-enforcement partners. His efforts ultimately confirmed the suspect’s identity and resulted in an arrest warrant following a three-month, multi-agency investigation.

UMPD Sergeant Bouldin, Officer Snyder and K9 Maximus, Officer Narrigan, Officer Capobianco, Officer Bonino, Abington Sergeant Burgmann, Hatboro Officer McMahon, Officer Suder, Horsham Corporal Echevarria, Officer Butterworth, Officer Henry, Officer Hrycyszyn, Lower Moreland Corporal Peronace, Springfield Sergeant Calhoun:

On August 13, 2026, officers responded to a burglar alarm at the Willow Grove Best Buy. During a check of the business officers confirmed that a burglary was actively occurring inside the store. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, officers initiated a coordinated multi-agency response, forming an arrest team, establishing a perimeter, and deploying specialized equipment—including a drone providing real-time interior video and additional surveillance support from Best Buy personnel monitoring live camera feeds. Using this real-time intelligence, officers tracked the offender’s movements, enabling the arrest team to enter the store; when the suspect fled through a rear emergency door, perimeter officers pursued and safely apprehended him while he was carrying two backpacks containing more than $4,000 in stolen merchandise. The incident concluded without injury to officers, civilians, or the suspect due to the professionalism, tactical discipline, and teamwork demonstrated throughout the response.

Sergeant Robb, Detective Bouldin, Detective Davido Officer Hens, Officer Kramer, Officer Pinson:

On November 15, 2025, officers responded to the theft of a landscaping trailer from a residence on Broadway Avenue, followed nine days later by multiple burglaries—including one in progress—at the Public Storage facility on Maryland Road. Responding officers, including Sergeant Robb, Officer Hens, Officer Kramer, and Officer Pinson, secured the scenes, collected evidence, and detained a suspect from whom DNA was obtained, with total losses exceeding $23,000 in stolen equipment and motorcycles. Detective Davido reviewed surveillance footage, identified a vehicle of interest, and worked with Detective Bouldin to analyze law-enforcement databases and coordinate with regional agencies, ultimately linking additional suspects to related burglaries and firearms-related offenses. Search warrants executed in Delaware County led to the recovery of stolen property and further evidence connecting multiple individuals to the crimes.

Sergeant Robb and Officer Kramer:

On December 31, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM, Sergeant Robb and Officer Kramer were patrolling the 600 block of Easton Road when they observed an unusually heavy smoke condition and quickly worked to identify its source. They immediately requested the Upper Moreland Township Fire Department and located an active residential structure fire on Cameron Avenue, where flames were visible on the exterior of the home. The fire’s spread was intensified by ongoing renovations that left interior structures exposed and without alarm or fire suppression systems, but thanks to the officers’ early detection and rapid request for resources, the Upper Moreland Township Fire Department was able to quickly extinguish the fire and contain damage to the initial areas, preventing a fully involved structure fire and reducing the risk to nearby homes.

Officer Pinson and Officer Hens:

On March 1, 2026, at 4:57 AM, Officer Pinson responded to the 600 block of Sampson Avenue for a report of a male attempting to enter vehicles. Upon arrival Officer Pinson located an individual matching the caller’s description and conducted an investigatory detention. During this encounter, Officer Pinson discovered a loaded 9mm handgun concealed in the suspect’s waistband and safely secured the firearm, after which Officer Hens arrived and assumed the investigation. Officer Hens confirmed that the suspect’s Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms had been revoked the previous year and further learned that the suspect was wanted on an active Montgomery County bench warrant.

Unit Citation – Detective Bouldin, Officer Gershanick and Officer Kelly:

On July 26, 2025, Officers Gershanick and Kelly responded to a parking complaint at the Willow Grove Shopping Center and observed a loaded Glock 9mm handgun inside an unsecured, unoccupied vehicle, which they secured before identifying the owner. A subsequent investigation by Detective Bouldin determined that the owner’s concealed carry permit had been revoked and that he was prohibited from possessing firearms; forensic testing additionally linked the gun to a 2023 shooting in Philadelphia. When the suspect failed to respond to resulting charges, Detective Bouldin initiated a fugitive investigation adopted by the Montgomery County Gun Violence Reduction Task Force, ultimately helping locate the suspect in Philadelphia and supporting a multi-agency operation in November 2025. That operation executed search warrants and uncovered extensive evidence of a large-scale mail-theft and fraud scheme involving 929 stolen checks and losses exceeding 1.6 million dollars.

Bravery: Officer Halbherr and Horsham Officer D’Arcy

Unit Citation: Lieutenant Smith, Sergeant Bouldin, Detective Davido, Officer Snyder and K9 Maximus, Officer Halbherr, Officer Kelly, Officer Narrigan:

On February 6, 2026, just after 11 PM, officers responded to Walmart for a theft in progress, where Officer Halbherr observed two suspects fleeing in a U-Haul truck after forcibly entering a locked display case to steal computers. Horsham Township Officer D’Arcy attempted a vehicle stop, but the driver intentionally struck his patrol car, initiating a pursuit into Horsham Township that ended when the truck became stuck in a snowbank and the suspects fled on foot. Officers Snyder, Kelly, and K9 Maximus detained the female suspect, while Officer D’Arcy apprehended the male suspect, who violently resisted and attempted to disarm the officer, requiring Officer Halbherr’s assistance to safely take him into custody without resorting to lethal force. Sergeant Bouldin provided supervisory oversight, Officer Narrigan completed critical investigative tasks, and Lieutenant Smith and Detective Davido assumed the investigation, resulting in charges for both suspects and the male suspect being identified as wanted in multiple jurisdictions.

Officer Gershanick:

On May 4, 2004, Officer Gershanick enlisted in the Upper Moreland Township Police Department and quickly distinguished himself as a highly capable patrol officer, leading to his selection as a Field Training Officer (FTO) in 2008. Since then, he has trained thirty-six newly hired officers, and been recognized for his professionalism, attention to detail, and expertise in investigations, traffic enforcement, and documentation. He has played an important role in shaping and modernizing the UMPD Field Training Program and will transition in 2027 to a mentoring role focused on preparing trainees for independent patrol through advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking guidance.

Officer Bald:

This recognition highlights the importance of strong internal leadership and effective planning in ensuring uninterrupted police services for our community during major operational transitions.

Amongst his primary roles, Officer Bald assumed a key leadership role in the Department’s transition to the temporary Upper Moreland Police Headquarters, managing a complex move that had to be completed on a tight timeline. Drawing on his logistics and engineering background, he organized the relocation of equipment and supplies and helped design the operational layout of the new facility, ensuring that daily police functions continued with minimal disruption. The smooth and efficient transition was largely the result of his planning, initiative, and hands-on involvement.

Officer Bald’s professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence were instrumental in achieving a seamless transition to the temporary headquarters and ensuring continuous service to the community.

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