A look back at some stories from around the wider region that you may have missed during the past week.
"Doorway to Hell": DA Describes Murder Scene of Norristown Teen
Authorities say 17-year-old Kevin Allen was killed in North Coventry over $350 that his father gave him to buy clothes. His accused killer allegedly tried to set fire to the murder scene with cooking oil.
"Gingerbread Man" Taunts Cops on Facebook, Gets Nabbed
A Hatfield man wanted on a drug-related arrest warrant used the Lansdale Patch Facebook page to tell police, "u cant [sic] catch me." He is now in custody.
Shakeup at County's Juvenile Detention Center
Director Maureen Raquet and at least one other high level administrator ended their employment this week, sources said.
Alleged Accomplice Charged in Shooting Death
18-year-old Andrew Tomlinson "was not out on the street to commit a murder," according to Montgomery County DA Risa Ferman, but he now faces murder charges in a Feb. 11 shooting death.
Montco Pastor Convicted of Mortgage Fraud
A former Montgomery County pastor is facing up to 180 years in prison after being convicted of mortgage fraud in federal court.
