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Arrests in Teen's Slaying, Search for Missing Man Top Regional News

A bust of an alleged pot ring, and an errant gunshot round out the week's top news.

Three Charged in W. Pottsgrove Teen's Slaying

Three men have been charged with first, second and third degree murder as well as a laundry list of other charges in the May 4 abduction and murder of 19-year-old Kareem Borowy.

Missing Skippack Man Found Unharmed

Matthew Royer, who disappeared after leaving the University of Rhode Island en route to his Skippack home, is safe, police say.

The Pennsylvania State Police are reporting that Matthew Royer, who vanished on his way home to Skippack from the Univeristy of Rhode Island on Thursday night, has been found, unharmed.

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National Drug Ring Shut Down by Montco Law Enforcement, Police Say

Eight people are arrrested in "Operation Weed Whacker'" and authorities seize four firearms, over $700,000 in cash and 400 pounds of high-grade marijuana.

Christyn DiGiorgio, 22, of Norristown, was arrested after police said they observed her naked and on all fours pulling grass from a yard. 

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Gordon Richard Arthur, 57, of the 300 block of York Avenue, is charged with misdemeanor reckless endangerment after accidentally firing a Glock 9mm from his dining room, police said. 

A Towamencin homeowner encountered a drunk, bloody, beaten-up man named “Bill” inside his home on May 21, according to police.

Police Make Arrest in Public Masturbation Investigation

Piyush Kumar Agarwal, 29, of Audubon, faces numerous charges in connection with seven incidents of indecency dating back to April 6.

Incumbent Republicans Mike Sobel, in Ward Two, and Dan Dunigan, in Ward Three, were unofficially ousted in the Republican Primary for Lansdale Borough Council.

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