180 Gun Charges, Tree Trashers Identified: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —A Philadelphia man who bought guns illegally in Montgomery County was caught. Also, two men who damaged trees in Hatboro were also identified.

These were some of the stories making news this past week in Montgomery County:

Man Faces 180 Charges For Buying Guns In Bucks, Montco: Court Records

A firearms investigation by Bucks County, state, and regional authorities has led to 180 charges against a Philadelphia man for his purchase of 20 guns over three years, court records state. Jawone Shakour Williams, 32, of Philadelphia, was arrested last week after an investigation by Bucks County Detectives, the state Attorney General’s Office, and regional law enforcement, a criminal complaint obtained by Patch states. (Read More)

Police Identify 2 Men Suspected Of Damaging Trees In Hatboro

The Hatboro Police Department said Thursday it has identified two men involved with damaging several trees and their protective tubing throughout the borough over the past week. Police said Monday that the two were wanted for questioning regarding a criminal mischief incident that was captured on video. (Read More)

New Details Emerge About Girl Robbed At Montco School Bus Stop

Cheltenham Township Police have tracked down the car used in the "strong-arm robbery" of a student at a school bus stop late last month. The Cheltenham Township Police Department is investigating a strong-arm robbery Sept. 25 on Asbury Avenue. (Read More)

Abington Ranked Among Best School Districts In Pennsylvania

The Abington School District has been ranked the 11th-best school district in Montgomery County and the 53rd-best in Pennsylvania in Niche’s 2025 Best Schools and Districts rankings released recently. (Read More)

Horsham Township Swears In New Councilman

Horsham Township has a new municipal government representative. At the Horsham Township Council meeting on Wednesday, Republican Eric Glemser was officially sworn in as our newest council member, replacing Councilwoman Theresa Harmon. (Read More)