This week's stories include an alleged panhandler who can't take a hint, an allegedly drunken driver who police say pushed emergency personnel while they were rescuing her and a Norristown man who picked a bad place to sleep one off.
If at First You Don't Succeed: According to a report in the Pottstown Patch, a 22-year-old woman was cited three times in one day after she repeatedly panhandled for cigarettes outside of Redner's. The woman reportedly launched into profanity-laden tirades directed towards the store's manager as well as responding officers. When police declined the woman's request for money, she reportedly said that someone who "is working and making so much" should be able to give her money. Read the full story here. Woman Pushes Through Emergency Responders Trying to Rescue Her: According to a report in the Plymouth-Whitemarsh Patch, a 31-year old woman was charged with DUI after she crashed her vehicle and pushed through emergency personnel who were …
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This week's stories include a woman who is heading to prison after assaulting her husband for buying lousy Christmas presents, a missing cactus in Whitemarsh, and an assault with a lacrosse stick.
You're a Mean One, Mrs. Grinch: According to a report in the Lansdale Patch, a 51-year-old woman will spend up to 23 months in prison after she menaced her husband with a butcher knife on Christmas. The woman – whom the prosecutor referred to as "the Grinch on steroids" – was reportedly unhappy with the presents her husband had purchased. Specifically, she wanted jewels and a card, but she received an artsy tile and a Bonsai. Click here to read the full story. Boy Attacks Father with Lacrosse Stick: According to a report in the Pottstown Patch, a 16-year-old received a referral on charges of simple assault and harassment, stemming from an incident with his father. The report states that the son allegedly punched his father in the face, …
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Six people, including four from Montco, were arrested and charged following a target-specific wiretap investigation.
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Ferman has announced the arrest of six people stemming from a target-specific wiretap investigation titled "Operation Walled In." In total, law enforcement recovered more than 50 pounds of marijuana, $23,248 in cash, four vehicles and two weapons. Charges for the six people range from corrupt organization to drug and weapons charges. Members of the Montgomery County Detectives, the Pennsylvania State Police, and officers from the Upper Dublin, Hatfield, Upper Providence, West Norriton, Upper Merion, Plymouth Township, Norristown and Pottstown Police departments participated in the investigation. To read the full story on Patch, click here.
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9:06 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
How do I claim the money they confiscate off of drug dealers and they list it in the paper as follows....$587 found at Cherry and Marshall to make claim such and such and such..can we claim that? They know the dealers aren't going to show up for it so can we? more ›
This week's stories include an alleged mugger who was doused by a cup of hot tea, a man who allegedly attempted to steal from the 'poor box' of a local church, and more evidence that the elderly can still run afoul of the law.
Woman Fights Off Mugger with Cup of Tea: According to a report in the Norristown Patch, a man who attempted to mug a woman in a Wawa parking lot left empty handed after she splashed him in the face with her just-purchased cup of hot tea. Making matters worse for the failed mugger was the fact that the incident occurred in front of police, who were parked in a nearby SWAT truck. Read the full story here. Divine Intervention: According to a report in the Ambler Patch, a man unsuccessfully attempted to steal from the "poor box" of a local church just weeks before Easter. Read the full story here. Panty Thief Gets Prison Time: According to a report in the Upper Dublin Patch, a Dresher man will spend the next 11½-to-23 months in prison after …
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9:35 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Gee I know people text it as an easy acronym, but I think titling any entry in a news service 'OMG' is really inappropriate. more ›
This week's stories include an accused killer seeking money for legal fees from the victim's estate and a thief who allegedly tried to sell stolen items in the parking lot of the store he just robbed.
Accused Killer Seeks Money from Victim's Estate: According to a report in the Norristown Patch, a man accused of killing his mother, father and brother with a sword in 2011 has filed a request to draw money from the victim's $1 million estate. The accused killer stated in court documents that he needs the money to retain counsel, as well as hire expert forensic psychiatrists to defend against the charges. He was previously given $16,000 in public funds for his defense. Read the full story here. Home Burglarized While Resident Showered: According to a report in the Upper Dublin Patch, an Oreland man was robbed after leaving the front-door unlocked while showering. A gray Samsung laptop that was sitting next to the front door was stolen, but…
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Enjoy our stupidly funny video, and if any of our readers or local businesses have a version of their own, you can upload it here.
What began as a simple video of a few guys in costume dancing to a techno beat has quickly turned into one the internet's latest viral memes. This week alone, tens of thousands of people have uploaded their version of the "Harlem Shake" to YouTube, including cadets at the West Point Library, families across the country, and even the Today Show. Inspired by the trend, the staff at Montellas Pub in Lansdale approached the Montgomery County Patch team with the idea to make our own "Harlem Shake" video while working through lunch, so naturally, we jumped on board. In the video, you'll see the majority of the team seated as they enjoy lunch and work on their laptops. Suddenly, an all-too-familiar beat will play, and, well, – you know the rest. …
The winner will net $100,000 for their local school district on Dec. 29
We had tons of national entries in this year’s Deck the House contest and in our quest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in the country, we’ve seen everything from a life-size Santa to holiday lights so bright they could blind the neighbors. We loved showcasing everyone’s holiday spirit, but Deck the House isn’t over yet. We’re still looking for the one home so spectacularly decorated that it could be the national grand prize winner of our contest. We have chosen 25 finalists from all our entries across the country. From Dec. 18 to today at noon, readers can vote for their favorite, and that favorite could win $100,000 for his or her local school district. All you have to do is visit this page to browse a gallery of the …
A note about what's going on with this Patch site.
Hello, LRSC Patch Readers! As many of you are already aware, Kevin Haslam left Patch on Monday to pursue other opportunities. We're sorry to see him go, but we wish him well. On a more personal note, I want to thank Kevin for the fantastic job he did with this site after taking it over a year ago. I launched the site in December 2010 and spent much of those first six months just trying to get the Patch name known around town. When I accepted a promotion to work with several of the other Patch sites in Montgomery County, I admit to being a little bit nervous about who would take over. This site was my baby, and I'd invested a lot of time and energy in it. I had nothing to worry about. Under Kevin's guidance, the site has nearly tripled in …
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11:40 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Good luck to Kevin. it has been a great run with him. hoping the new guy (or gal) can do as amazing of a job as he did. i must say david you are correct. i have never felt more a part of this community than under Kevin's guidance. more ›
We are just one of 18 sites across the country to test the new homepage design! Doesn't it look great?
We've just updated the Limerick-Royersford-Spring City Patch to reflect feedback we've gotten from you, our loyal users, since we launched in December, 2010. Not to worry -- we'll still be bringing you the latest local news and information, business listings and Patch Deals, volunteer opportunities and blog posts from your neighbors ... and so much more! But we also want to offer you the most user-friendly, engaging experience we can. With that in mind, we've made some improvements like a better-organized navigation bar, an easier-to-read Editor's Picks section featuring the most important news of the day, and a Community Feed that combines all the great content LRSC Patch has to offer. We'd love to know what you think, of course, so …
10:41 am on Thursday, December 1, 2011
Kevin, I was introduced to Patch by a friend. Since then I have become a cheerleader on behalf of Patch. If you were listed on the NYSE I probably would buy a block. I thought the readability, organization, coverage etc was very acceptable before the new format/upgrade. I add my appreciation for the enhancement. Dave Urner more ›
Paula Goff
12:08 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013
Thanks for the clarification Keith. Though most of the family fights highlighted here seem more sad than "silly, surprising, shocking and stunning." more ›