Crime & Safety

Rita's Robbery, Political Cookies Top Eastern Montco News

A Hatboro bakery predicted the outcome of the presidential debate with its cookie sales. Meanwhile, a SWAT team disarmed a man with a gun.

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —A Hatboro bakery predicted the presidential debate with its political cookie sales before the outcome Thursday night. Meanwhile, the Rita's was robbed in Rockledge.

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

Rita's Italian Ice Robbed In Rockledge Borough

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Rockledge Borough Police seek a woman who stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the business on Monday night.

Neshaminy Mall Sold To Company With Ties In Montgomery County

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The Bensalem Township-based mall was sold to a company with retail ownership stakes in Lower Bucks and Montgomery counties.

Man With Gun Disarmed By SWAT Team Outside Eastern Montco Wawa

Cheltenham Township Police said the incident took place Tuesday behind the Wyncote Wawa.

Biden-Trump Presidential Debate: Hatboro Bakery Lets Cookies Decide

Lochel's Bakery started selling the cookies before the two candidates participated in their first debate Thursday.

Man Sexually Assaulted 3 Montco Girls For 5 Years, Court Records Say

Joshua Alan Kessler, 22, of Bucks County, faces up to six years in state prison after being sentenced by a Montgomery County judge.

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