3rd Suspect In Norristown Shooting That Killed Bystander Nabbed In Nebraska 3rd Suspect In Norristown Shooting That Killed Bystander Nabbed In Nebraska
3rd Suspect In Norristown Shooting That Killed Bystander Nabbed In Nebraska A third suspect in a Norristown shooting that killed a bystander last month was apprehended in Nebraska, authorities announced Tuesday. Edwin Islas-Cruz, 23, is charged with first-degree murder, along with Brandon Darden, 25, and Joshua Agudio Jr., 20, for their roles in the Sept. 18 shootout on Astor Street that killed 51-year-old Barry Fields, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief Todd Dillon. Islas-Cruz was arrested after a state police trooper stopped the 2005 Chrysler he was riding in for speeding on Interstat…
Cheltenham Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Caught On Video Stabbing Woman Cheltenham Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Caught On Video Stabbing Woman
Cheltenham Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Caught On Video Stabbing Woman Police in Montgomery County have arrested a man they say stabbed a woman during a robbery at a Cheltenham convenience store on Wednesday. Avery Armknecht, 19, was charged with attempted criminal homicide, robbery, aggravated assault. Armknecht, of Norristown, was seen on surveillance video entering the Mr. Cigarette store on West Cheltenham Avenue around 12:55 p.m. with a pocketknife and telling the employee to open the register., according to Cheltenham police. He held the knife to the woman's throat and a struggle ensued. Armknecht then stabbed her multiple times in the chest and fled w…
Cheltenham Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Caught On Video Stabbing Woman Cheltenham Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Caught On Video Stabbing Woman
Cheltenham Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Caught On Video Stabbing Woman Police in Montgomery County have arrested a man they say stabbed a woman during a robbery at a Cheltenham convenience store on Wednesday. Avery Armknecht, 19, was charged with attempted criminal homicide, robbery, aggravated assault. Armknecht, of Norristown, was seen on surveillance video entering the Mr. Cigarette store on West Cheltenham Avenue around 12:55 p.m. with a pocketknife and telling the employee to open the register., according to Cheltenham police. He held the knife to the woman's throat and a struggle ensued. Armknecht then stabbed her multiple times in the chest and fled w…
Norristown Carjacking Suspect On The Loose, Police Say Norristown Carjacking Suspect On The Loose, Police Say
Norristown Carjacking Suspect On The Loose, Police Say Authorities in Norristown are seeking a man wanted in connection with a carjacking, they said. Brian Islas-Cervantes is wanted for an armed car jacking that occurred on Sept. 26, at around 11:20 a.m., at 512 Janeway Dr., local police said. Anyone with information is urged to call 610-270-0977 or you can remain anonymous by calling 610-278-TIPS or email at [email protected].  Reference incident number 21-4199.
Two In Custody, 3rd At Large In Deadly Norristown Shooting Two In Custody, 3rd At Large In Deadly Norristown Shooting
Two In Custody, 3rd At Large In Deadly Norristown Shooting Two men are in custody and a third is at large for their roles in a shooting that killed a 51-year-old man on the steps of his Norristown home earlier this month, authorities said. Brandon Darden, 25, and Joshua Agudio Jr., 20, both of Norristown, were arrested on first-degree murder and other charges, authorities said. An arrest warrant has also been issued for Edwin Islas-Cruz, 23, of Norristown, on the same charges.  A fourth shooter is still under investigation. An investigation began when a 911 caller reported hearing approximately 20 shots fired in the 600 block of Astor St…
Norristown Mom Melissa Wallo Dies At 24 Norristown Mom Melissa Wallo Dies At 24
Norristown Mom Melissa Wallo Dies At 24 Norristown native Melissa Wallo died suddenly on Sept. 25 at the age of 24. The mother of one graduated from Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, according to her obituary. She also attended West Chester University for a short time, her obit says. She is survived by her two-year-old daughter Avery Lynn, her parents Edward and Caroline Wallo, her brother Matthew Wallo, her paternal grandfather Edward Wallo, her maternal grandmother Rosaria Ceraso, and other loved ones. Melissa was preceded in death by her brother Brian Wallo, maternal grandfather Frank Ceraso an…
Warrant Issued For Gunman In MontCo Wawa Shooting Warrant Issued For Gunman In MontCo Wawa Shooting
Warrant Issued For Gunman In MontCo Wawa Shooting A warrant has been issued for a man police say is responsible for injuring two people in a shooting at a Montgomery County Wawa over the weekend, authorities said. Kyeem S. Whitt, 26, of Norristown has been charged with attempted murder, according to Plymouth Township police. He remains on the run. Numerous shots were fired during an incident at approximately 3:29 a.m. Sunday at the Wawa on East Ridge Pike in Plymouth Township, police said. Two people found inside the store were struck by the gunfire, according to police. They were taken to Paoli Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatenin…
Ex-Con Found Guilty In Two Delco Armed Robberies: Authorities Ex-Con Found Guilty In Two Delco Armed Robberies: Authorities
Ex-Con Found Guilty In Two Delco Armed Robberies: Authorities A convicted felon was found guilty in two armed robberies that occurred the same day in Delaware County two years ago, authorities said. Haverford police officers responding to the Sunoco gas station on East Township Line Road just after midnight on April 28, 2019, on a report of an armed robbery were told by an employee that a black man wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt had entered the store and pointed a gun at him, according to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. The employee was able to get out through the rear exit and immediately called 911. The employee added he…
Tornadoes Rip Through Philadelphia Region Tornadoes Rip Through Philadelphia Region
Tornadoes Rip Through Philadelphia Region Tornados touched down in the Philadelphia region Wednesday evening, downing trees and destroying houses along the way. As the remnants of Hurricane Ida moved in on the region many residents captured their surroundings on social media. Twitter users captured the damage an apparent tornado left on a home and roads in Oxford. Tornado in Oxford PA.My boy took this above Rt. 1🙏🌪️🌪️ Confirmed pic.twitter.com/a9QdfaRHaT — PhillyPsPicks (@PhillySprtsRich) September 1, 2021 Another Twitter user shared videos of downed trees and severe flooding in Horsham. Parkway tree and powerline damage f…
Spring-Ford HS Grad, Norristown Dad Christopher Rosa Dies, 33 Spring-Ford HS Grad, Norristown Dad Christopher Rosa Dies, 33
Spring-Ford HS Grad, Norristown Dad Christopher Rosa Dies, 33 New York native and Montgomery County resident Christopher Rosa died on Aug. 10 at the age of 33. Born in Bronx, NY, Rosa graduated from Spring-Ford High School in Royersford where he played football and ran track, according to his obituary. The Norristown resident worked as a sous-chef for area restaurants up until death, his obit says. His obituary describes him as "funny, outgoing, and someone who loved spending time with his friends, making music, listening to music, or drinking a cold beer." Rosa is survived by his parents Nelson Rosa and Klarentyn (Fargas) Morales; his son, Gav…
Support Surges For Norristown Area HS Grad Severely Hurt In Motorcycle Crash Support Surges For Norristown Area HS Grad Severely Hurt In Motorcycle Crash
Support Surges For Norristown Area HS Grad Severely Hurt In Motorcycle Crash Support is surging for a Norristown Area High School graduate who was severely injured in a motorcycle crash on Aug. 15. Alex Krier, 21, was on his way to get coffee on his motorcycle when he was struck by a car, GoFundMe organizer Zach Heim wrote. He was ejected from his motorcycle onto the car, cracked the car windshield, and became unconscious. "He is in the hospital with a broken jaw, 4 broken vertebrae, internal bleeding, and on a ventilator." He is awaiting a bed opening in Jefferson Hospital where he will be airlifted for multiple surgeries, according to Heim. "Alex is a person who…
Most Popular Coffee Shops In Suburban Philadelphia Area Most Popular Coffee Shops In Suburban Philadelphia Area
Most Popular Coffee Shops In Suburban Philadelphia Area Suburban Philadelphia is full of places to get your caffeine fix, but if you want to perk up with the strongest espresso, the richest cappuccino, or the most thoughtfully made cup of joe, there are a handful of absolute musts. Here are five top coffee shops each in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware County that promise to provide that needed jolt, relaxation, and a little something to eat, too! The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. Bucks: Native Cafe, 12 S Main St, Doylestown, PA …