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Crime

August 08, 2022

Abington, Cheltenham, and Jenkintown police departments participating in Operation Nighthawk

The Abington, Cheltenham, and Jenkintown police departments are participating in the Pennsylvania State Police-organized Operation Nighthawk over the weekend of … Continue reading “Abington, Cheltenham, and Jenkintown police departments participating in Operation Nighthawk”

July 27, 2022

Philadelphia man sentenced to prison for Montco attack

Shawn Johnson, 45, of Philadelphia was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to felony … Continue reading “Philadelphia man sentenced to prison for Montco attack”

July 11, 2022

Elkins Park man pleads guilty to illegally transferring firearms

Elkins Park resident, Faatir Ali Al-Ahad, 25, of the 7300 block of Sycamore Avenue, has plead guilty to felony charges … Continue reading “Elkins Park man pleads guilty to illegally transferring firearms”

June 29, 2022

Glenside man charged with 100 counts of child pornography. Bail set at $10,000

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy announced today the arrest of 40-year-old … Continue reading “Glenside man charged with 100 counts of child pornography. Bail set at $10,000”

June 13, 2022

6ABC Troubleshooters help Jenkintown man

A Jenkintown man who was the victim of unemployment fraud was having a hard time clearing up the issue with … Continue reading “6ABC Troubleshooters help Jenkintown man”

June 12, 2022

Abington Police Department disposes of 118 firearms

On June 9th, the Abington Police Department disposed of 118 firearms by taking them to be destroyed in a giant … Continue reading “Abington Police Department disposes of 118 firearms”

June 04, 2022

CBS Philly shares the news of Abington Township Police Department's newest police dog, Leo

We recently reported that the Abington Township Police Department was holding a contest to name its newest police dog. “Leo” … Continue reading “CBS Philly shares the news of Abington Township Police Department’s newest police dog, Leo”

Jenkintown School District

June 01, 2022

Potential safety incident at Jenkintown Elementary prompts response from Superintendent, School Board and Chief of Police

On Tuesday, May 28th, we reported an allegation had been made in the Jenkintown School District in regards to a … Continue reading “Potential safety incident at Jenkintown Elementary prompts response from Superintendent, School Board and Chief of Police”

May 27, 2022

Abington Police Department announce Elderly Fraud

The Abington Township Police Department has released a statement regarding and instance of Elderly Fraud on March 26th, 2022. An … Continue reading “Abington Police Department announce Elderly Fraud”

May 26, 2022

A Message from Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy

Abington Township Police Chief put out a statement on school safety in light of the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. … Continue reading “A Message from Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy”