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ICE Activity Reported, American Flag Controversy: Eastern Montco News

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County.

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — ICE activity was reported in Abington Township on Friday. Meanwhile, the financier of a photography company used for school portraits showed up in the Epstein files.

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County:

ICE Activity Reported In Abington Township

Abington Police are trying to calm fears of residents after ICE activity was reported on Friday. "We are aware that federal immigration authorities were in the area looking for one specific individual who we understand is out on bail for a sex-related offense," police said. (Read More)

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Cheltenham May Sever Ties With School Portrait Company Whose Financier Named In Epstein Files

The photography company that takes Cheltenham student portraits has come under fire as the school district contemplates severing ties for its reported connection to a financier named in the Jeffrey Epstein files. (Read More)

Man Fatally Shot Wife 5 Times, Tried To Kill Himself In Montco: Court Records

The man accused of fatally shooting his wife last weekend on Huntingdon Pike in Rockledge Borough had become angry towards her at a party the couple attended, fought in the car afterwards, and then fatally shot her five times, court documents state. (Read More)

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Hatboro Mayor Defends Upside-Down American Flag Display

The mayor of Hatboro has explained why he and his wife hung an American flag upside down outside of his home after criticism and calls for his resignation from residents. (Read More)

ICE Activity Protocol Addressed In Montco

Police Chief Patrick Molloy — who serves as president of the Montgomery County Chiefs of Police Association — has recently addressed how police departments will deal with any ICE activity if it comes to the region. (Read More)

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