How Safe Is Lower Merion Compared To Other PA Towns?

A new report looked at violent crime statistics from the FBI to rank the safest towns in Pennsylvania. So how safe is Lower Merion Township?

Smoking Patient May Have Started Fire At Lankenau Medical Center

A small fire broke out Friday at Lankenau Medical Center and officials say it's believed a patient smoking in a room caused the incident.

Racial, White Supremacist Stickers Found Around Lower Merion

Lower Merion Township Police said they are looking for hate-based stickers, signs, and graffiti, with plans to remove anything they find.

Crews Battle Fire In Ardmore Apartment Over Weekend

The Merion Fire Company of Ardmore and the Bryn Mawr Fire Company leaped into action Saturday when a fire broke out in an Ardmore apartment.

DUI Crackdown Underway In Lower Merion Township

Now through Dec. 20, police in Lower Merion Township will be out in force looking for anyone driving under the influence.

Armed Robbers Hit Wynnewood 7-Eleven Sunday Night: Report

The armed robbery occurred at about 9 p.m. Sunday at the 7-Eleven store on City Avenue in the Wynnewood section of Lower Merion Township.

Scammers Posing As Lower Merion Police Over Phone Calls

Police said scammers are using "spoofed" numbers to appear as though the calls are from police and then demand payments over the phone.

Mysterious 'Smallpox' Vials Found In Eastern PA: CDC

Vials labeled "smallpox" were reportedly found at a Merck facility outside Philadelphia recently, causing the FBI and CDC to investigate.

Motive Developing In Death Of Sisters In Rural PA: Report

Investigators are learning more about the deaths of sisters Jasman and Nicole Snyder in Lycoming County.

Remains Of Missing Sisters Found In Rural PA: Reports

Remains of two sisters who went missing in 2015 were found in Lycoming County recently and authorities are calling it homicide.

Lower Merion Police Cracking Down On Aggressive Driving

Police in the township are joining Pennsylvania State Police and other departments for a crackdown on aggressive driving behaviors.

1 Rescued After Morning Crash In Lower Merion

The vehicle flipped over a stone wall and down an embankment, authorities said.

Wynnewood Pain Doc Sexually Abused Patients He Got Addicted: Feds

First he got them dependent on highly addictive opioids, then he sexually abused them, authorities said, calling the case "outrageous."

Lower Merion Police Cracking Down On DUI This Weekend

Lower Merion Police will be conducting Impaired Driving Roving Patrols in the township through Sunday to keep roads safe.

Lower Merion Dog Walker Watch Hosts Training October 24

Lower Merion officers will instruct residents on how to be more aware and alert while walking around, and how to report suspicious activity.

Charges Upgraded In Crash That Killed Lower Merion Firefighter

Charges have been upgraded to third degree murder against Jacqueline Walker in the fatal crash that left firefighter Thomas Royds dead.

Teen's Violent Arrest Leads To Delco DA Investigation: Reports

A video of a 16-year-old boy being arrested in Chester has led the Delaware County District Attorney's Office to probe the incident.

Lower Merion Police Cracking Down On DUI Through Sept 26

Lower Merion Township Police will be doing impaired driving checkpoints and roving patrols through late September.

Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Wynnewood

An 89-year-old woman was struck by a car dealership employee who was test-driving a vehicle Tuesday morning, Lower Merion authorities said.

Lock Your Vehicles: Lower Merion Police Issue Warning Amid Thefts

Police reported an increase in vehicle break-ins, especially among higher-end brand vehicles, and are urging residents to be vigilant.

Lower Merion Police Department Is Hiring Officers

Interested parties can apply now through Sept. 30. Testing is scheduled for Oct. 25.

DUI Crackdown Coming to Lower Merion For Labor Day Weekend

The message police are sending for Labor Day Weekend is simple: Drive sober or get pulled over.

Man Shot His Child's Mother At Ardmore Bowling Alley: Police

Jamil Wynder has been accused of shooting the mother of his child outside an Ardmore bowling alley earlier this month.

DUI Patrol Nights To Honor Late Firefighter Thomas Royds

Pennsylvania State Police and numerous other local police departments will participate in Operation Nighthawk this weekend.

Driver Accused Of Hitting Firefighters While DUI Has Case Delayed

Court proceedings for Jacquelyn Walker, who is accused of hitting three Lower Merion firefighters and killing one, have been pushed back.

Lower Merion Police Seek Men Who Threw Tables From Parking Garage

Police said someone threw tables and chairs from the Suburban Square parking garage earlier this month and believe these men are involved.

Some Charges Dropped In July Ardmore Homicide Case

Elijah Smith is free on unsecured bail after some charges filed in connection with the July death of Layth Evans were dropped recently.

Police Seek Woman Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards In Ardmore

Police said the woman seen here used credit cards that didn't belong to her at Govberg Jewelers and the Apple Store in Suburban Square.

Lower Merion Police Cracking Down On DUI This Weekend

Thursday through Monday, police in the township will be out looking for drivers who are under the influence.

PA Authorities Warn Of Unemployment Fraud Scams

The Department of Labor & Industry, Pennsylvania State Police, Department of Banking and Securities are issuing the warning to residents.

Lower Merion Police Seeking Man In June 27 Acme Incident

Police did not provide details on the incident, but are asking for help identifying the man seen here.

Lower Merion Firefighter Dies After Being Hit By DUI Driver: Cops

Thomas Royds died after he fell into cardiac arrest when a vehicle struck him, two other firefighters, and a state trooper Saturday morning.

Perkasie Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old In Montgomery County

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More Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Matthew Reiss In Montgomery County

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3 Charged After Fatal Shooting In Ardmore

Three men have been charged in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old over the weekend in Ardmore.

Lower Merion Police Join Aggressive Driving Crackdown Effort

Last year's campaign led police to issue 43,349 tickets, including 22,353 for speeding, 1,003 for occupant protection violations, and more.

Lower Merion Firefighter Dies Battling Structure Fire

Volunteer firefighter Sean W. DeMuynck died Monday, the day he planned to move back to Canada with his wife, according to fire officials.

Hot-Car Deaths By The Numbers In PA, And How To Prevent Them

Children in Pennsylvania are at a heightened risk of dying in a hot car this summer.

Truck Catches Fire In Ardmore Monday Morning

Firefighters were able to quickly get the fire under control after it broke out Monday morning on Marlboro Road in Ardmore.

Weeklong DUI Crackdown Coming To Lower Merion

From Tuesday through June 21, Lower Merion Township Police will be cracking down on impaired driving throughout the township.