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2014 in Review: Top Police Stories on Hatboro-Horsham Patch

As we say goodbye to 2014 and welcome 2015, we're taking a look at some of the year's biggest news in Hatboro and Horsham.

As we say goodbye to 2014 and welcome 2015, we’re taking a look at some of the year’s biggest news in Hatboro and Horsham. Here’s a look at the top-read police and crime news this year on Hatboro-Horsham Patch:

10. Carbon Monoxide Fumes at Horsham Strip Mall Hospitalize Four: Several Starbucks patrons reported dizziness, headaches and other indicators of carbon monoxide poisoning during an incident in April.

9. Hatboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Purchasing Deadly Heroin: Carly Stevenson faces as many as 12 years in prison for providing the heroin that killed her boyfriend last year.

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8. Horsham Man Convicted of 10th DUI: A 58-year-old Horsham resident will serve just three to six months in prison for his 10th DUI conviction.

7. Horsham Man Headed to Trial for Homicide by Vehicle Charges: Dylan Bruner is facing homicide by vehicle charges stemming from a fatal accident on Welsh Road in July.

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6. Horsham Fire Victim Identified, Friends Create GoFundMe Site: Kevin Hemminger, 27, died in a Horsham townhouse fire in November.

5. Alleged Meth Lab Discovered in Horsham Days Inn: A meth lab was discovered at the Days Inn Hotel in April.

4. Community Rallies Behind Dog Shot by Police: Friends and family of a 3-year-old dog shot by police Saturday have raised nearly $6,000 to cover the cost of vet bills.

3. Former Horsham Soccer Association Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Theft: Daniel Heinze, 50, has admitted to stealing more than $64,000 from the Horsham Soccer Association.

2. Hatboro Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Ricin-Laced Card: Nicholas Helman, 19, of Hatboro tried to poison a romantic rival by sending him a ricin-laced card in the mail, according to prosecutors.

1. Horsham Man Robbed Same Hatboro Bank Three Times: Montco DA: Authorities say Clark Leary, 54, robbed the TD Bank on York Road three times since January 2013, stealing $12,154.

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