Stories by Keith Heffintrayer

Police investigating after off-duty Philly cop brought gun to swim meet at North Penn High School

The incident occurred Wednesday at 5:40 p.m. after witnesses reported seeing a man with a bulge under his shirt at …

Tornado Watch in effect through Friday afternoon

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for eastern Pennsylvania effective through 2 p.m. Friday.

Perkasie man faces additional charges after June 2 accident which killed a Plumstead volunteer firefighter

Man charged with homicide by vehicle, homicide by vehicle with DUI

Man charged with homicide by vehicle, DUI in crash that killed volunteer firefighter

Colin Wahlers, 25, of Perkasie, has been charged in connection with the death of 35-year-old Joseph Kay — a volunteer …

Perkasie man faces additional charges after June 2 accident which killed a Plumstead volunteer firefighter

Man charged with homicide by vehicle, homicide by vehicle with DUI

Fifth man arrested following investigation into sexual abuse of 12-year-old boy in Montco

Daniel Nixon, 25, of Hatfield, has been charged with sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy in Upper Gwynedd Township.

Sellersville woman sentenced to prison for manufacturing child pornography

A Sellersville woman has been sentenced to state prison time for manufacturing child pornography, including filming herself groping a young …

Towamencin man pleads guilty to statutory sexual assault of 12-year-old boy

Joseph Slover, 24, has pleaded guilty to the statutory sexual assault of a 12-year-old boy in Upper Gwynedd Township.

Crews respond to residential fire in Lower Gwynedd early Tuesday morning

Firefighters were dispatched to the 500 block of Penllyn Pike at 2:16 a.m. for a report of a fire in …

Delco elementary teacher accused of masturbating at Whitemarsh Cemetery in Ambler

Matthew Paul Gagat, 47, of Horsham, is also accused of publicly masturbating at Lenape Park in Perkasie while on bail.

Sellersville man charged with DUI in Dekalb Pike vehicle crash in Whitpain Township

Antonio Thrower, 32, has been charged with DUI, hit-and-run, and related offenses in connection with the May 16 crash.

While awaiting trial on 5th DUI charge in Towamencin, man faces new charges after fleeing from police in Whitpain

Patrick Laverty, 46, of Collegeville, is facing new charges after he allegedly fled on a motorcycle from police in late …

Former Wendy’s manager pleads guilty to stealing $5,300 worth of cash deposits

The former general manager of the Wendy’s on Route 113 in Hilltown Township has pleaded guilty to stealing more than …

Victims identified, details released in Skippack Pike crash that killed pregnant woman and her baby

Investigators have released the details of last month’s fatal crash on Skippack Pike in Whitemarsh Township, which killed a pregnant …

Lansdale man sentenced to probation for pistol-whipping teen outside Oakwood Gardens

A Lansdale man has been sentenced to probation for pistol-whipping a teen outside of Oakwood Gardens during the Saint Stan’s …

Man gets jail time, probation for repeated groping of juvenile female in Lansdale

A Quakertown man has been sentenced to jail and probation for repeatedly groping a juvenile female in Lansdale over a …

Towamencin woman gets probation for accidentally discharging firearm into neighbor’s home

A Towamencin woman who accidentally discharged a firearm into her neighbor’s home has been sentenced to probation as part of …

Woman accused of locking kids in shed, threatening to kill them pleads no contest to charges

A Bucks County woman has been sentenced to time served and probation after pleading no contest to charges stemming from …

Perkasie man pleads guilty to selling stolen items on Facebook Marketplace

Mark Arnold, 51, has been sentenced to five years’ probation after pleading guilty to felony counts of burglary and theft …

Former employee gets probation for stealing more than $43,000 from daycare facility in Franconia

Jacqueline Jay, 45, of East Norriton, has been sentenced to five years’ probation and was ordered to make full restitution …

Volunteer firefighter identified as victim of fatal crash in Hilltown Township

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

Photos: North Montco Senior Recognition Night 2024

North Montco Technical Career Center held their annual Senior Recognition Night on Tuesday, honoring graduating students from five area high …

Motorcyclist airlifted following multi-vehicle crash on Morris Road

A man was hospitalized Saturday evening following a multi-vehicle crash on Morris Road in Worcester Township.

Man stole gun from unlocked truck at Harleysville Fair, used it to rob McDonalds of $12 of food, police say

Alex Eyasu, 18, has been charged with felony robbery and related offenses after he allegedly robbed the McDonalds on Main …

Man facing criminal trespassing charge after kicking in door of Upper Dublin home, police say

Preston Minnick, 58, of Norristown, is facing charges after he allegedly kicked in the front door of a home on …

Crews respond to pair of vehicle crashes with rescue near Whitehall Road on Tuesday

The first accident involved one vehicle in the afternoon, and the second crash occurred shortly after sunset.

Trial scheduled for man accused of stabbing teen at Perkasie skatepark

A Pottstown man is headed to trial on charges stemming from a stabbing incident that occurred at a Perkasie skatepark …

Man pleads guilty to illegal possession of ‘ghost gun’ for second time in two years

A Philadelphia man who was on probation for illegal possession of a firearm has again pleaded guilty to a prohibited …

Ambler woman identified as one of two people killed in 202 Parkway crash

Police have released the details of their preliminary investigation into yesterday’s fatal crash on the 202 Parkway in Montgomery Township.

Crews on scene of fatal crash on 202 Parkway in Montgomery Township

Area first responders are currently at the scene of a fatal crash on the 202 Parkway in Montgomery Township.

WATCH: Well Crafted celebrates second anniversary at Ambler Yards

The event included live music, food trucks, new beer releases and various other activities.

Hatfield man gets jail time, probation for fatal crash on Mininger Road in Franconia Township

A Hatfield Township man has been sentenced to jail time and probation in connection with last year’s fatal crash in …

Two women hospitalized Tuesday morning following multi-vehicle crash on 202 Parkway

The crash occurred at 9:15 a.m. on April 23 near the intersection with Knapp Road in Montgomery Township.

Man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl in Hatfield Township

Court records show 21-year-old Jean De La Cruz Acevedo pleaded guilty on April 4 reduced charges of statutory sexual assault …

Police on scene of multi-vehicle crash with injuries on 202 Parkway

The crash occurred at 9:15 a.m. at the intersection with Knapp Road in Montgomery Township.

Ethnic intimidation, indecent exposure charges dropped against Upper Gwynedd man

An Upper Gwynedd man who was accused of hurling racial slurs at his neighbor and exposing himself to their children …

Student accused of assault at Pennbrook detained Monday after attempting to assault deputies, police say

A 13-year-old student from Pennbrook Middle School, who is accused of attacking a fellow student, allegedly swung a large water …

Lansdale owner of Whitpain restaurant and manager charged with illegal alcohol sales, police say

Gabriel Kang, 40, and his manager Hyemin Lee, 31, also of Lansdale, allegedly sold alcohol without a liquor license

Photos: North Montco Education Foundation hosts 2024 Car Show

The annual charity car show was held on April 13 at the North Montco Technical Career Center campus in Towamencin.

Police release details of assault at Pennbrook Middle School that sent student to hospital

Police have released additional details from their preliminary investigation into Wednesday’s assault at Pennbrook Middle School, which sent one student …

Student hospitalized following assault at Pennbrook Middle School

A student at Pennbrook Middle School was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon following an assault by another student.

Accused slayer of Montco homeless man turns himself in Tuesday afternoon, police say

Tyreese Quinerly, 39, of Philadelphia, turned himself in Tuesday afternoon on charges of first- and third-degree murder in the shooting …

Lansdale man hospitalized after being struck by vehicle on East Main Street Sunday night

Police were dispatched to the scene at 9:17 p.m. on April 14 for a report of a vehicle accident involving …

Four men arrested following investigation into sexual abuse of 12-year-old boy in Upper Gwynedd

A joint investigation by the Upper Gwynedd Police Department and the county detectives has led to the arrest of four …

WATCH: Crews on scene of fire in Hatfield Township

Area fire companies are currently at the scene of a house fire along the 1200 block of Colonial Drive in …

Estranged husband charged with murder in death of Wyndmoor woman

Kenneth Shea, 37, of Bensalem, has been charged with first-degree murder and related offenses in connection with the death of …

Police investigating after woman’s body found in Wyndmoor home

A 57-year-old woman was found dead in her home following a wellness check Wednesday morning.

Woman gets probation for scamming elderly Lower Gwynedd man out of $116,000

Brenda Miguel, 62, of Philadelphia, was also ordered to make full restitution to the victim, court records show.

Man arrested after Lower Gwynedd woman falls victim to lottery scam, police say

Eugene Luke, 63, of Wayne, NJ, has been charged with one felony count of dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities …

Sellersville woman pleads guilty to creating and distributing child pornography

Stephanie Chubb, 30, was turned in by a man she dated for several months, with whom she shared multiple videos …