Two are in custody; one has evaded capture and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Three men have been charged with first, second and third degree murder as well as a laundry list of other charges in the May 4 abduction and murder of 19-year-old Kareem Borowy. Rasheed Teel and Andre Collier of Philadelphia and Charles Freeman of Stowe were charged with first, second, and third degree murder; conspiracy to commit first, second and third degree murder; multiple charges of kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping; weapon possession; terroristic threats; false imprisonment; tampering with evidence; receiving stolen property and robbery charges. Investigation by West Pottsgrove, Lower Pottsgrove police and county detectives "has revealed that Charles Freeman drove his three conspirators to the victim’s residence. Andre …
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Matthew Royer went missing en route to Skippack from the University of Rhode Island on Thursday; his vehicle was spotted in Lebanon County Friday afternoon.
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed a new sighting of the car belonging to Matthew Royer, 21, a Skippack Township man who went missing on his way home from a Rhode Island Thursday night, according to abclocal.com. Police say Royer’s car was seen at 1 p.m. on Friday at Route 501 and Route 22 in Lebanon County, where two Subway restaurant employees told Action News that they "feel confident" they saw Royer. Pennsylvania State Police say Royer left the University of Rhode Island on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. with his valuables in his vehicle. Before the Lebanon County sighting, Royer was seen at a Sunoco gas station in Breiningsville, Lehigh County, where he bought gas and water. Royer's cell phone stopped working around noon on Sunday, …
This week's stories include a man who stole $400 in baby formula before fleeing in a Cadillac, a booking agent who allegedly stole various condiments, and vandalism on Serenity Street.
Man Steals $400 in Baby Formula, Flees in Cadillac, Police Say: According to a report in the Norristown Patch, police are searching for a man who allegedly stole $400 in Gerber Good Start baby formula from the local Thriftway. After making his way out of the store without paying, he jumped into a Cadillac and fled the scene, the report states. Read the full story here. Alleged Condiment Crook Nabbed by Police: According to a report in the Lansdale Patch, a booking agent in a three-piece suit was arrested after he allegedly stole condiments from a nearby diner. Among the reported items were Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and creamer. The man allegedly told police "I'm a chef. I need this stuff." Read the full story here. Sixteen Vehicles …
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2:47 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
Some of a stick permanently lodged in their wazoo. This just happens to be things you don't see everyday. Lighten the F up. more ›
Matthew Royer, 21, left his apartment at the University of Rhode Island on Thursday and has not been seen since.
Police are asking for help in locating a missing Skippack man who hasn’t been heard from since leaving his Rhode Island college on Thursday. Pennsylvania State Police say that Matthew R. Royer, 21, left the University of Rhode Island on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. en route to his Skippack Township home, but has not been heard from since. Royer is 6 feet, one inch tall and 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, and police believe he is driving a silver 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. According to WFMZ, Royer’s last cell phone activity was traced to somewhere near Vera Cruz Road in Lehigh County. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Skippack Barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police at 610-584-1250. Subscribe to …
Piyush Kumar Agarwal, 29, of Audubon, is facing numerous charges in connection with seven incidents of indecency dating back to April 6.
Lower Providence and Upper Providence police departments have announced the arrest of 29-year-old Piyush Kumar Agarwal, of Audubon, in connection with a string of indecent exposure incidents dating back to April 6. An Upper Providence detective reportedly encountered Agarwal at 3:40 p.m. on Saturday at the trailhead of the Perkiomen Trail, near the intersection of Lower Indian Head Road and Upper Indian Head Road. Agarwal was standing outside of his vehicle, with the top button of his pants unbuttoned, according to the report. The report indicates that both Agarwal and his vehicle matched the descriptions given to police by prior victims. Police then approached Agarwal and placed him in custody, the report states. In total, police have …
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4:53 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
I agree with spud remove the hate from your hearts and stick to the issue at hand. We have to change ourselves before any change can take place the way to stop violence is educating our kids at home..... more ›
As part of National Police Week, Patch wants to honor our local police departments.
National Police Week began in 1962 with President John F. Kennedy's official declaration of May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. While events during National Police Week mostly focus on remembering fallen police officers and honoring their surviving family members, Limerick-Royersford-Spring City Patch would like to also recognize our local police departments that help keep our area safe. Royersford Police Department is led by Police Chief Kevin Schurr (who unfortunately retires June 1) and consists of 7 officers. Photos in this article are courtesy of Officer Tom Godin, the media relations officer for the department. Patch appreciates the hard work that our local police …
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7:21 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013
Thank you Patch for recognizing Royersford Police Department during this special week honoring Police Departments. Limerick, Spring City and Upper Providence, too, all have police departments worthy of equal recognition. I specifically appreciate the focus on the Royersford Police Department as I was responsible for this department, Chief Schurr and responsible to council for just shy of 8 years… more ›
Local resident Jose Davila rode 300 miles with 2,000 other police officers to mark the beginning of National Police Week.
Jose Davila, a West Chester University police officer, spent last Sunday, May 12 on a bike, riding 300 miles to Washington DC in memory of fallen police officers. For Davila, it's not just a way to remember fallen brothers - it's a way to remember his friend, Berks County sheriff's deputy Kyle Pagerly, who was killed in the line of duty in 2011. Davila's wife, Gina, told Patch that this was his second trip with the Police Unity Tour. This year, he rode in memory of Pagerly and of Plymouth Township Officer Brad Fox. Gina Davila said he chose to honor Fox this year because Davila is a former Marine like Fox. The tour is an association of police officers who hold a fundraising event each year before National Police Week. Their motto, "We …
Local authorities are searching for a man who has exposed himself, masturbated in public before walkers in both townships.
After five reported cases, the area's police are working together to find a man that has been exposing himself in public. Lower Providence and Upper Providence Township Police Departments are investigating five reported incidents of indecent exposure occurring between April 6 and May 12 in both Lower Providence or Upper Providence townships. The incidents have occurred in the late afternoon and early evening as area residents walk along roads or trails, according to police. Each of the five reports were filed as having happened between 3:20 and 7:25 p.m. Police say that the man would be in place prior to the walkers approaching, jump out of his vehicle without any pants on, or with his pants pulled down. The offender would look at the …
10:36 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
This creep is most likely already in the system that's why he is still walking around. Someone will say he is the victim and we are over-reacting. I totally agree w/SickOfit. Scumb-bags like this are never cured. One can only hope that this guy gets run over and put out of commission for good the next time he jumps out of his car w/or w/o his pants. more ›
Former Royersford resident found guilty of two misdemeanor charges after swinging a broom at a 4-year-old.
A fight with a teen resulted in the arrest and conviction of one Pottstown man. When the fight escallated, police said he even swung a broom stick near a child. Travis Darnell Shaw, 31, of the 400 block of W. King St., formerly of Royersford, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court on Wednesday to four to 23 months along with 50 hours of community service, accoridng to a report in the Pottstown Mercury. Shaw was involved, according to police, in an incident in June 2012 when he sat on the stoop of a 15-year-old girl's home along Myrtle Street in the Bright Hope development. According to the records, Shaw also lives in the public housing development known as Bright Hope along King Street. When asked to leave, the Mercury reports, Shaw …
1:34 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
One of the 47%, soon to be 48%. I'm please to work 60+hrs week to support public housing, so young, Mr. Jones can drink in safety. more ›
Jordan Burnham, 23, of Eagleville, was arrested for DUI by the Pennsylvania State Police on May 8.
The following item contains information provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Arrests, where they are mentioned, do not indicate conviction. DUI: On May 8 at 2:20 a.m., members of the Pennsylvania State Police initiated a traffic stop of a gold, 2009 Toyota Corolla at the intersection of Lewis Road and Crown Point Drive in Limerick. The report indicated that the driver of the vehicle – identified as Jordan Burnham, 23, of Eagleville – showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Burnham was arrested for DUI, and transported to the PSP Skippack Barracks for chemical breath testing. Charges are pending in District Court 38-1-19. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter | Follow us on Facebook | Follow us @LPPatch See also:
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6:21 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Here is were reality bites, unfortunately for this aspiring young man he stopped at The wrong part of town to get that water. Allentown has one of the largest populations of Latin Kings a very violent hispanic street gang who are notorious for doing carjackings. Im telling this poor young man met his fate in this sort of way. He is dead for sure. more ›