Montgomery County, PA Office of the District Attorney

Year 2008

Montco D.A. Press Releases

DATE TOPIC/CASE INFORMATION JURISDICTION
6/4/08

 

 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Pennsylvania State Police Captain David Young announce the arrest of Maryann GRANT in connection with Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, and other related Crimes that occurred within Red Hill Borough, Montgomery Township, Montgomery County.  District Attorney
6/3/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Souderton Police Chief Charles A. Quinn, Sr. announce that on Monday, June 02, 2008 Paul S. KRUEGER appeared before the Honorable Albert J. Garofolo, Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County-Criminal Division for an extradition hearing. District Attorney
5/29/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Souderton Police Chief Charles A. Quinn, Sr. will hold a press conference today May 29, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at the Montgomery County Courthouse, 4th Floor Conference Room to announce the arrest of Paul S. KRUEGER District Attorney
5/28/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Montgomery Township Police Chief Richard J. Brady announce the arrest of Lawrence L. HARRIS, Jr. District Attorney
5/27/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman presented law enforcement and civilian commendations at a ceremony on Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 12:00 P.M. in Courtroom “A”, Montgomery County Courthouse District Attorney
5/21/08 Court ruling Peter CIANCI ineligible for elected office anywhere within the Commonwealth District Attorney
5/21/08 The arrest of Norman Brooks for Indecent Assault, Corruption of Minors, and Endangering the Welfare of Children District Attorney/Abington P.D.
5/20/08 The arrest of Michael Dolan for Criminal Solicitation to Commit Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Unlawful Contact with a Minor, Promoting Prostitution and related charges. District Attorney
5/19/08 The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is presenting an Internet Safety Forum District Attorney
5/16/08 La detención de Oliver King Ellis para el Homicidio por Vehículo y cargas relacionados District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
5/16/08 The arrest of Oliver King Ellis for Homicide by Vehicle and related charges District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
5/01/08 The arrest of a Michele E. Zulkowsky, who is charged with Corruption of Minors and Endangering the Welfare of Children District Attorney/Towamencin P.D.
4/29/08 Arrest of Bruce MERRIWETHER, Troy SCHAEFFER, Andrew LANGFORD, Kimberly WADE, Krista HUGHES, Lenora MILLER, and Jessica LAWRENCE District Attorney/Pottstown P.D.
4/25/08 Arrest, prosecution and state prison sentence of Randall Falana, age 17, on gun charges District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
4/25/08 Motor vehicle crash on Stenton Avenue between Joshua Road and Flowertown Road District Attorney/Whitemarsh P.D..
4/25/08 Three defendants charged with Criminal Attempt Murder, Aggravated Assault, Weapons Violations, and related offenses District Attorney/Lansdale P.D.
4/21/08 Arrest of Jeremiah A. Farrior on charges of Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injury, Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injury While Not Properly Licensed and related charges for the April 16th death of 3 year old, Juan David Gonzalez District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
4/17/08 Requesting assistance from the public in locating a vehicle District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
4/17/08 Pre-Kindergarten As Crime Prevention Tool District Attorney/Police Chiefs
4/16/08 Arrest of Anh Tuan Le and three juveniles District Attorney/Towamencin P.D.
3/31/08 Arrest of Constable Michael M. SOLOW District Attorney/West Conshohocken
3/26/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Upper Gwynedd Police Chief David Duffy, with great sorrow, announce the death of Detective Sergeant James Pifer District Attorney/Upper Gwynedd P.D.
3/26/08 Results of an investigation into a two vehicle fatal car crash District Attorney/Whitemarsh P.D.
3/26/08 Arrest of Patrick John Sullivan for Homicide by Vehicle, Recklessly Endangering Other Persons and related offenses District Attorney/Royersford P.D.
3/18/08 Arrest of Justin COALE in connection with trademark counterfeiting, deceptive or fraudulent business Practices, copying recording devices, and other related crimes District Attorney/Souderton P.D.
3/11/08 Abbie Newman, R.N., J.D. is the first Executive Director for Mission Kids District Attorney/Mission Kids
2/29/08 Three juveniles were adjudicated delinquent on various charges District Attorney
2/28/08 Three juveniles charged in Plymouth Township District Attorney/Plymouth Township
2/26/08 The creation of the District Attorney's Office Elder Abuse Unit District Attorney
2/26/08 Youth Aid Panel Seeks Volunteers District Attorney
2/25/08 Jose Antonio Ortiz charged with aggravated assault District Attorney/Upper Providence P.D.
2/21/08 Guy Jones charged with Megan's Law Violation District Attorney
2/19/08 Filing of indictment with U.S. Attorney charging SHARRON GRINNAGE District Attorney
2/14/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, the Verizon Foundation, and the Rotary Club of Horsham today announced they are joining forces to educate and protect Montgomery County’s children from online predators. District Attorney/Rotary Club of Horsham
2/5/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and West Pottsgrove Township Police Chief Earl E. Swavely, Jr. announce the results of an investigation into the deaths of George and Carol Gilliland of Stowe, Pennsylvania District Attorney/West Pottsgrove P.D.
2/4/08 District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, Plymouth Township Police Chief Carmen D. Pettine, East Norriton Township Police Chief John J. McGowan, Norristown Borough Police Chief Russell J. Bono and Captain David Young of the Pennsylvania State Police, announce the arrest of eight defendants stemming from an investigation that uncovered a marijuana importation and distribution network operating in Montgomery County. District Attorney/Plymouth P.D.
2/4/08 Kickstart 1Motorcycles of East Norriton, PA, has announced that Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center will be the beneficiary of its 4th Annual Hogs and Honeys Valentine’s Party.  Mission Kids has been created to help ease the criminal justice process for abused children in Montgomery County District Attorney
1/31/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, Captain David Young of the Pennsylvania State Police and Upper Providence Police Chief Donald Sherid announce the arrest of Said Mahmoud AFIFI 71 Andrew Street, Bayonne, New Jersey for arson, insurance fraud and related offenses. District Attorney/P.S.P/Upper Providence P.D.
1/31/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Collegeville Borough Police Chief Barton K. Bucher announce the results of an investigation regarding a fire that led to the death of two children. District Attorney/Collegeville P.D.
1/29/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman announces the winners and awards for the First Annual Montgomery County SWAT Challenge, which took place on Saturday November 3, 2007 at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Campus. District Attorney
1/28/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Pottstown Borough Police Chief Mark D. Flanders announce the arrest of Cornell SHAWELL, age 29 of 614 Chestnut Street, Pottstown for the murder of his cousin Garrow Trevor Lightbourn. The defendant is charged with First Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder, Possession of Instruments of Crime and Flight to Avoid Apprehension. District Attorney/Pottstown P.D.
1/28/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman announces the results of the investigation of the shooting incident involving police officers and Sean EDELMAN on December 29, 2007.  District Attorney Ferman finds that the police were justified in their use of deadly force. In addition, she concluded that the police use of deadly force did not cause EDELMAN’s death. EDELMAN took his own life when he turned his own gun on himself. District Attorney
1/16/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Lansdale Police Chief Joseph S. McGuriman announce the arrest and adjudication of a 14 year-old juvenile on the criminal charges of Terroristic Threats and Threat to Use Weapons of Mass Destruction.  District Attorney/Lansdale P.D.
1/14/08 The Montgomery County District Attorney, the Police Chiefs of Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth and the Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. (ABC SEPA) today announced that they are joining forces to build a child advocacy center in Montgomery County, Pa.  The new organization, Mission Kids, has been created to help ease the criminal justice process for abused children District Attorney
1/8/08 El fiscal de distrito del condado de Montgomery, Risa Vetri Ferman y el jefe de policía de la ciudad de Norristown, Russell Bono, anuncian la captura y la vuelta de ALFONSO VASQUEZ y de JOSE RAMÍREZ a Norristown, Pennsylvania para hacer frente a las cargas que se presentan fuera de la muerte de ROGELIO GUZMAN en el 9 de diciembre de 2007 District Attorney
1/8/08 Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Norristown Borough Police Chief Russell Bono announce the capture and return of ALFONSO VASQUEZ and JOSE RAMIREZ to Norristown, Pennsylvania to face charges arising out of the December 9, 2007 stabbing death of ROGER GUZMAN District Attorney

 

Year 2007

Montco D.A. Press Releases

DATE TOPIC/CASE INFORMATION JURISDICTION
12/20/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Elect Risa Vetri Ferman announces the arrest of Brian Keith Benner of King of Prussia, PA.  Benner was charged with Sexual Abuse of Children involving the creation, distribution and possession of Child Pornography District Attorney
12/19/07 Montgomery County District Attorney-Elect, Risa Vetri Ferman and Whitpain Police Chief Mark A. Smith announce the arrest of Danielle Cattie District Attorney/Whitpain P.D.
12/18/07 Montgomery County District Attorney-Elect, Risa Vetri Ferman and Pottstown Police Chief Mark D. Flanders announce the arrests of Malik Snell and Tyree Aimes of Philadelphia stemming of robbery on Rowland Street District Attorney/Pottstown P.D.
12/17/07 Montgomery County District Attorney-Elect, Risa Vetri Ferman and Conshohocken Borough Police Chief James H. Dougherty announce the arrest of Joseph V. Giongo, age 44 of 129 W. 8th Ave, Conshohocken for the murder of his wife Bernadette. District Attorney/Conshohocken P.D.
12/13/07 Montgomery County District Attorney-Elect, Risa Vetri Ferman, ruled today that Pennsylvania State Trooper Timothy McDonough was justified in the use of deadly force against Paul Cook on November 29, 2007 District Attorney/P.S.P
12/11/07 District Attorney – Elect Risa Vetri Ferman and Whitpain Township Police Chief Mark Smith announce the arrest of Mark Patrick O’Donnell for the December 7, 2007 death of fourteen year old Ebony Dorsey District Attorney/Whitpain P.D.
12/07/07 District Attorney-Elect Risa Vetri Ferman and Norristown Police Chief Russell J. Bono announce the arrest of seventeen year old Jabreel Gilbert for the December 1, 2007 shooting death of Edward Oney in Norristown District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
11/27/07 Montgomery County District Attorney-elect Risa Vetri Ferman and Abington Police Chief William J. Kelly today announced the arrest of Jacqueline BETHEA on the charge of Endangering Welfare Of Children District Attorney/Abington P.D.
11/02/07 Montgomery County Detective requests an arrest warrant be issued for Garrett Reid District Attorney/Montco Detectives
10/31/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., and West Norriton Township Police Chief Robert P. Adams announce the arrest of Nicholas Balestrieri, 2406 Dairy Lane, West Norriton, PA for deceptive business practices, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, theft by deception, and related offenses District Attorney/West Norriton P.D.
10/26/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and District Attorney Lynn Abraham, announces the arrest of four defendants stemming from an investigation that uncovered a corrupt organization involving a nationwide drug paraphernalia distribution network. This criminal enterprise was run by Nachum Gola, 65 years of age, and his son Meir Gola, 36 years of age. Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor, Jr./ Philadelphia District Attorney Lynn Abraham
10/24/07 Abington Police Chief William J. Kelly will announce at a press conference Wednesday, October 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Abington Township Building Board Room, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, a new collaborative project being undertaken by the Abington Township Police Department, the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, and the Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc. District Attorney/Abington P.D.
10/22/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Abington Police Chief William J. Kelly announce the arrest of Jelisa Smith in connection with residential burglaries that occurred in the Rydal section of Abington Township since September 2007 District Attorney/Abington P.D.
10/17/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Lower Gwynedd Chief of Police John P. Scholly announce the arrest yesterday of Joanne HIPPELI, 2425 Bannerstone Drive, Quakertown, PA for theft and related offenses. District Attorney/Lower Gwynedd P.D.
10/11/07 District Attorney, Bruce L. Castor, along with First Assistant District Attorney, Risa Vetri Ferman, and Capt. David Young of the Pennsylvania State Police announce the arrests of James W. Connelly, James Chendorian, Earl Metzger, Joanne Olszewski and Tim Conway for various Gambling related offenses. District Attorney/P.S.P.
10/3/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. ruled today that Holly Goodwin is not criminally liable for the August 9, 2007 drowning death of three-year-old Kevin Kuestner. District Attorney
10/2/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and First Assistant District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman are pleased to announce the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is joining the Horsham Township Police Department, Hatboro Police Department, Horsham Township Police Chief’s Advisory Teams (ChATs) and the Hatboro-Horsham School District in presenting an Internet Safety Forum for parents on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at Keith Valley Middle School. District Attorney/Hatboro P.D./Horsham P.D.
9/26/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. today unveiled a new automated victim notification system to help victims of crime track the status of an offender housed in Montgomery County jail.  The program is named SAVIN District Attorney
9/26/07 First Assistant District Attorney, Risa Vetri Ferman, charges Enrique Santacruz PEREZ in sexual assualt incident, Hatboro. District Attorney/Hatboro
9/26/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, along with First Assistant District Attorney, Risa Vetri Ferman, and Capt. David Young of the Pennsylvania State Police announce the seizure of over $2 million dollars from James W. Connelly, JC Vending and multiple bars throughout Montgomery and Delaware County. District Attorney/PSP
9/05/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., and West Conshohocken Police Chief Joseph G. Clayborne, report the arrests of three suspects for drug law violations.  District Attorney
8/16/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. announces that Assistant District Attorney Steven J. Latzer was named “2007 Prosecutor of the Year” by the Delaware Valley Chapter of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators for his outstanding prosecution of fraud offenses District Attorney
8/10/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. announces that on August 2nd through August 9th, 2007, he held the office’s Fourth Annual Summer Intern Trial Competition District Attorney
8/09/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Whitpain Police Chief Mark Smith announce the arrest of Myra Morton for First Degree Murder and other offenses related to the shooting death of her husband Jereleigh “Sadik” Morton on August 5, 2007 in the million dollar Whitpain home they shared District Attorney/Whitpain P.D.
8/02/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. announces The 24th Annual “National Night Out” is set for Tuesday August 7, 2007 and First Assistant District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman is coordinating the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office participation in events across the county District Attorney
7/31/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. announces  “Operation: Clean Corners.”  Based on tips from concerned citizens about drug dealing, the District Attorney’s Drug Task Force went to work building cases against the criminals that were affecting the safety and enjoyment of our community’s neighborhoods District Attorney
7/30/07 On Saturday, July 28, 2007, the County and State Detective Association of Pennsylvania held their annual meeting at Split Rock Lodge in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Detective Lt. Mark Bernstiel, was elected President of the Association by his colleagues District Attorney
7/30/07 The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop K, Skippack and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office continue to investigate the February 12, 2007 murder of 52-year-old Alejandro Guerra District Attorney/P.S.P. Troop K
7/25/07 Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association Elects New Officers District Attorney
7/25/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. announced today that the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has maintained a 98% conviction rate for the first half of 2007. The prosecutor released this news at the District Attorney’s Office Semi-Annual staff meeting earlier today. District Attorney
7/25/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. presented awards and commendations to members of his staff for outstanding performance during the first half of 2007 District Attorney
7/25/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., ruled today that a male Chester County resident, herein referred to as the victim, was justified in the use of deadly force against Edward Nunez on Sunday, May 13, 2007 District Attorney
7/20/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., President of the Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association, is calling for the legislature to enact restrictions on how far convicted sex offenders who have been deemed “Sexually Violent Predators” may live from daycare centers, schools, playgrounds, public pools, parks, public libraries, and any other place children typically congregate District Attorney/PDAA
7/19/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Norristown Police Chief Russell Bono announce the capture of fugitive rape suspect Marvin Carr. Carr was wanted in connection with a burglary/rape from November 2006 District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
7/18/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr.  along with Norristown Police Chief Russell Bono announce the arrest of Christopher Capaldo and Marcus Fisher, employees of the Norristown Public Works Department on charges of for theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and related offenses. District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
7/18/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., along with Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Corbett, District Attorney of Philadelphia Lynne Abraham and Pennsylvania State Police Troop K Captain David Young, announces the breakup of  an illegal gun trafficking network whose members sold illegal firearms stolen in local burglaries across the region. District Attorney/Attorney General
7/17/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. along with Horsham Police Chief Robert H. Ruxton, will hold a press conference at 2:00 p.m. today, July 17, 2007 at the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, 4th Floor Conference Room to announce the filing of criminal charges against Donald Wade Smith, Jr., for Homicide By Vehicle, DUI related for the July 6, 2007 crash that claimed the lives of two people District Attorney/Horsham P.D.
7/16/07 The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the Police Chiefs Association and the County Sheriff, Public Safety and Health Departments, have established a School Safety Committee (hereinafter the "Committee"), for the purpose of developing guidelines to reduce the likelihood of school violence recurring in our county. District Attorney/Police Chief's Association/County Sheriff/Public Safety and Health Departments
7/12/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. along with Lower Frederick Township Chief of Police Edward J. Kroll, announce the arrest of Gary L. BYER of 8 Berger Lane, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, age sixty-six (66).  BYER was arrested on the criminal charges of Criminal Attempt of the Rape of a Child, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child, Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child, Indecent Assault, Corruption of Minors, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Possessing an Instrument of a Crime. District Attorney/L. Frederick Twp. P.D.
6/29/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., West Norriton Police Chief, Robert P. Adams, and Norristown Borough Police Chief Russell J. Bono announce that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of O’Neal Anthony ABRAHAMS in connection with Violations of the Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Escape, Endangering the Welfare of Children, and other related Crimes that occurred within the Borough of Norristown Montgomery County District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
6/6/07 The Montgomery County District Attorney's office is pleased to announce that District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. again has been selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Law & Politics and the publishers of Philadelphia Magazine.  District Attorney
6/4/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. , Lower Providence Police Chief Francis L. Carroll, III, and Pennsylvania State Police Captain Dave Young, announce the arrest of a suspect,David Pellicott, for drug law violations. District Attorney/Lower Providence P.D.
5/24/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Conshohocken Borough Chief of Police James H. Dougherty, Sr. announce the arrest today of Tony BOYKIN, 219 Buffington Road, Aston, PA for theft by deception, forgery, unlawful use of computer and related offenses. District Attorney/Conshohocken P.D.
5/16/07 On Wednesday, May 16, 2007, the Citizens’ Crime Commission presented its annual “Montgomery County Outstanding Police Performance Award” to Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Lower Merion Township Police Detective Michael Flasinski District Attorney
5/16/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. presented the following law  enforcement commendations at a ceremony on Thursday May 10, 2007 at 12:00 P.M. in Courtroom “A”, Montgomery County Courthouse District Attorney
4/17/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Douglass Township Police Chief Barry Templin announce the arrest of Dennis R. Graber, Jr. for Homicide By vehicle While Driving Under the Influence and other charges related to the February 6, 2007 fatal crash on Route 100 that took the life of Sandra Massaro. District Attorney/Douglass P.D.
4/10/07 The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Cheltenham Township Police Department are pleased to announce a free community “Shredding Event” in order to combat the rapidly growing crime and social problem of Fraud and Identity Theft. District Attorney/Cheltenham P.D.
4/10/07 Local and Federal law enforcement arrest 61 illegal aliens (37 in Montgomery County) District Attorney
3/28/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr and Montgomery Township Police Chief Richard Brady announce the arrest of Frank Jumpp for multiple Violations of the Drug Act including the possession of approximately thirty pounds of marijuana. District Attorney/Montgomery Twp. P.D.
3/28/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L Castor, Jr. and Hatfield Township Chief of Police Mark A. Toomey, announce the March 27th arrests of Heather Hall and John Pallante, 458 S. Main Street, Hatfield PA, for theft by deception, forgery, conspiracy and related offenses. District Attorney/Hatfield P.D.
3/23/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L Castor, Jr. and Hatfield Township Police Chief Mark A. Toomey announce the arrest of Amy Proefrock-Simkanin of Perkasie on charges of Homicide by Vehicle While Driving Under the Influence, Homicide By Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence and related charges. District Attorney/Hatfield P.D.
3/23/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and West Pottsgrove Township Police Chief Earl E. Swavley, Jr. announce the capture and arrest of Melvin Richardson. Police had a warrant and were searching for Richardson to hold him accountable for his role in the January 25, 2007 home invasion and murder of Kelly Carter Hernandez. Ms. Hernandez was shot and killed in the bedroom of her home in West Pottsgrove. District Attorney/West Pottsgrove P.D.
3/14/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. along with Attorney General Tom Corbett, Norristown Police Chief Russell J. Bono, Plymouth Township Police Chief Carmen Pettine, Whitpain Police Chief Mark Smith, and West Norriton Police Chief Robert Adams, Conshohocken Police Chief James Dougherty, and Pennsylvania State Police Major Tedescung L. Bandy announce the breakup of another major cocaine trafficking ring that operated in and around the Municipality of Norristown primarily by Mexican nationals living illegally in the United States District Attorney/Several P.D.'s
3/14/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Whitemarsh Township Police Chief Eileen W. Behr announce the filing of a criminal complaint and arrest of Troy Kirby for Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Institutional Sexual Assault, Statutory Sexual Assault, Corruption of Minors and Endangering Welfare of Children. District Attorney/Whitemarsh Twp. P.D.
3/7/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Pennsylvania State Police Captain Tedescung L. Bandy announce the arrest of Michael Bramlett for Driving Under the Influence. District Attorney/P.S.P.
2/21/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Pennsylvania State Police Captain Tedescung L. Bandy are requesting assistance from the public in their joint homicide investigation into the killing of Alejandro GUERRA. District Attorney/P.S.P.
2/21/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and West Pottsgrove Township Police Chief Earl E. Swavley, Jr. announce the additional arrests of Nyako O. Pippen, Gigi Wiggens, Nakeshia Brice for the January 25, 2007 murder of Kelly Carter Hernandez in her home in West Pottsgrove. District Attorney/West Pottsgrove
2/15/07 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Pennsylvania State Police Captain Tedescung L. Bandy  announce a joint homicide investigation into the killing of Alejandro GUERRA. District Attorney/P.S.P.
2/8/07 The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Pottstown Borough Police Department are conducting a joint murder investigation into the stabbing death of Edward Lee SIDES II (59 yrs old, DOB:  08/06/1947) District Attorney/Pottstown P.D.
2/7/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., without warning, became gravely ill Monday afternoon and was admitted to Grand View Hospital with potentially life-threatening blockages in both his kidneys. The District Attorney is expected to recover fully and resume his normal schedule by late next week. District Attorney
2/6/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. publishes AFFIDAVIT OF PROBABLE CAUSE concerning the REID case. District Attorney
1/31/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and and West Norriton Police Chief Robert Adams announce the arrests of two suspects for drug law violations.On Sunday, January 28, 2007, at approximately 7:00 PM, two suspects believed to be major Cocaine traffickers from New York City were apprehended in an undercover sting in West Norriton Township as they delivered two (2) kilograms of high quality Cocaine. District Attorney/West Norriton
1/27/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and West Pottsgrove Township Police Chief Earl E. Swavley, Jr. announce the arrest of David Ramtahal for the January 25, 2007 murder of Kelly Carter Hernandez in her home. District Attorney/West Pottsgrove P.D.
1/12/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Lower Salford Police Chief Thomas A. Medwid announce the filing of a criminal complaint against Jacqueline A. Kilroy for Unsworn Falsification to Authorities. District Attorney/Lower Salford P.D.
1/8/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. presents Affidavit of Probable Cause concerning the murder of Ellen Robb District Attorney
1/5/07 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., Senator John Rafferty and Norristown Police Chief Russell Bono announce an arrest in the murder of Juan Lopez District Attorney/Norristown PD
 

Year 2006 

DATE

TOPIC/CASE INFORMATION

JURISDICTION
12/23/06 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Lt. James Early from Upper Merion Township Police announce the investigation of the murder of Ellen Robb District Attorney/Upper Merion P.D.
12/22/06 District Attorney
12/22/06 District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
12/21/06 District Attorney/Lower Merion P.D.
12/20/06 District Attorney/Pottstown P.D.
12/18/06 District Attorney/Royersford P.D.
12/15/06 District Attorney/Norristown P.D.
12/14/06 District Attorney/Cheltenham Twp. Police Dept.
12/07/06 District Attorney
11/28/06 District Attorney/Royersford P.D.
11/21/06 District Attorney/Cheltenham P.D.
11/17/06 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. and Upper Merion Police Chief Ronald Fonock announce the arrests of four prostitutes attempting to conduct their illegal business in local hotels. District Attorney/Upper Merion P.D.
11/6/06 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., along with Montgomery County Police Chiefs and the Office of Children and Youth, announces the creation of the Montgomery County Child Protection Team. District Attorney/Montco Police Chiefs
11/6/06 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., announces the issuance of an arrest warrant for fugitive wedding caterer Matthew BELFORD, 1383 Sea Breeze Drive, San Diego, CA. Montgomery County Detectives issued the warrant on November 1, 2006 for theft by deception, theft by failure to make required disposition of funds and related offenses. District Attorney/Montco Detectives
11/3/06 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., cleans up and takes ownership of former drug nuisance property at 110 Chain Street, Norristown District Attorney
10/30/06 Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., along with Norristown Police Chief Russell J. Bono, Plymouth Township Police Chief Carmen Pettine and Upper Merion Township Police Chief Ron Fonock, announces the breakup of a major cocaine trafficking ring that was operated in and around the Municipality of Norristown primarily by Mexican nationals living illegally in the United States. District Attorney/Various P.D.'s
9/28/06 The District Attorney of Montgomery County, Bruce L. Castor, Jr., Esquire, by his Assistant District Attorney, Bradford A. Richman, files this motion to revoke or increase the Defendant’s bail. District Attorney
8/18/06 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., Senator Rick Santorum, Congressman Jim Gerlach and Lower Merion Township Police Superintendent Joseph Daly announce the recovery and return of Rachel Marran to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania late yesterday.  District Attorney/Senator Rick Santorum/Congressman Jim Gerlach/Lower Merion P.D.
8/9/06 District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr., ruled today that Towamencin Township Police Department Detective James Hanrahan was justified in the use of deadly force against Chad A. Hacker on August