Lansdale Detective Honored For Ebony Pack Investigation

LANSDALE, PA — A tragedy for the local community and one of the most challenging cases in recent Lansdale history may not have been solved if not for the stellar police work of one local officer.

Detective Joseph Gary was honored this week by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office during a special ceremony for his work on the murder Ebony Pack.

"For his excellence, dedication and commitment to the extensive homicide investigation," the DA's Office said.

Gary's investigative work helped capture and prosecute Chong Ling Dan, 50, and Ricky G. Vance, 54, both of Philadelphia. Dan, who previously dated Pack, was abusive towards her after they broke up and eventually paid Vance and a third man, Terrence Marche, to murder her, police said.

Marche fled to Central America and authorities are continuing to search for him.

Gary was among a fifteen law enforcement officers and five civilians honored for their public safety service this week.

“Montgomery County has some of the finest law enforcement officers anywhere, and I’m honored to be able to showcase their exceptional work, incredible bravery and dedication to protecting and serving Montgomery County, as well as recognize the actions of our amazing residents, who are always willing to step up to help law enforcement do their job,” District Attorney Kevin Steele said in a statement.