Human Trafficking / Racial Police Incident / Surprising 'Worst Suburbs': Lansdale's February 2016

LANSDALE, PA -- Here’s a look at seven of the top stories across Lansdale Patch in February 2016:

Lansdale Man Charged With Human Trafficking Of Teenage Girl: DA

The man is accused of promoting the prostitution of a local 16-year-old girl. He faces 411 years in prison.

Man Assaults Towamencin Police Officer In Racially-Charged Incident: Report

He hurled racial slurs and threats at the black officer, and said that if “he took another step, he would know he made the wrong move.”

Thefts From Cars Plague Towamencin Daycares

Police are warning area residents to be on alert after the recent spree.

Lansdale Ranked ‘Worst Philadelphia Suburb’

A new ranking by Roadsnacks.net says Lansdale is the worst suburb in the Philadelphia area.

Missing Hatfield Girl Found After Days Of Searching

The circumstances of her disappearance are unclear.

Lansdale Home Lights On Fire, Crews Battle Blaze From Roof

Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a house fire in Lansdale.

Ex-North Wales Lawyer, Montco GOP Chief, Disbarred Amidst Charges

The former head of the Republican Party in Montgomery County allegedly indecent assaulted a paralegal at his law firm.