Hours-Long Standoff, Firearms Seizures Top Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —An hours-long standoff ended in Horsham and firearms seizures are at an all-time high in Abington.

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

Suspect In Custody After Standoff Ends At Horsham Home: Police

Horsham authorities issued a shelter-in-place due to police activity Tuesday morning. A suspect was later taken into custody.

Crossing Guard, 89, Hangs Up Stop Sign In Abington

Miss Dottie worked as a school crossing guard for 47 years in Abington Township before retiring at the end of the school year.

New Details Emerge In Fatal Montco Shooting

A Horsham man who owned a Hatboro business has been charged in the death of a borough man who lived above it, authorities said.

Man Repeatedly Raped 2 Girls For 5 Years In Lower Bucks: DA

A Warminster man was convicted of rape and numerous sexual offenses by a Bucks County jury on Thursday, authorities said.

Firearms Seizures 'Highest Level Ever' In Abington: Police

Abington Township Police said they have confiscated nine illegal firearms in the past month through traffic stops.