Rash of Burglaries, Historic Castle Auction: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —Police have identified the suspects involved in a rash of home burglaries. Meanwhile, a man was charged for striking multiple parked cars in Hatboro in a hit-and-run crash.

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

'Crime Tourists' From Overseas Behind Rash Of Abington Home Burglaries: Police

Police in Abington say that "crime tourists" from overseas are behind an increase in burglaries from homes within the township and around Montgomery County. Numerous cases have shared very similar traits, including occurring within the first two hours of darkness, when no one is home, and by smashing a window or door in the rear of the home. (Read More)

Multiple Cars Struck In Hatboro Hit-And-Run

Hatboro Borough police officers were dispatched to South York Road and Byberry Avenue at 9:17 p.m. on Nov. 9 for the report of a hit-and-run. Police said a vehicle had struck multiple parked cars and the driver fled on foot. Rosaliano Rosales-Cordejo was located a short distance from the accident scene. He was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI and related offenses, police said.

Montco Commissioner Makhija Talks Ballots On CNN

Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija stepped into the national spotlight Thursday as he appeared on "Erin Burnett OutFront" on CNN to discuss the ballot counting controversy in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race had undergone an automatic recount. (Read More)

Ambler's Lindenwold Castle Up For Auction For $1.5M

A historic castle in Montgomery County is now going up for auction. Bids for Ambler's legendary Lindenwold Castle, built in 1890 and designed to mimic England's Windsor Castle, start at $1.5 million. Paramount Realty USA is running the auction, which ends on Dec. 19. (Read More)

Montgomery Co. Works To Help Ex-Cons With Expungements

Montgomery County is launching a series of online conferences with the community to help empower residents with criminal records to move on with their lives. (Read More)