Car Break-Ins Reported In Newtown Township

Several unlocked vehicles were entered in the early morning Tuesday. Newtown Township Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles.

DUI Driver Hits Marple Police Vehicle With Officer Inside: Authorities

Marple Township Police said a DUI driver struck one of its vehicles that was being driven by an officer early Friday night. No one was hurt.

Social Media Post Falsely Claims Broomall Firefighter Died​

The Broomall Fire Company Friday said a social media post claiming one of its members died during an incident Friday is completely false.

Missing Man Found: Newtown Township Police

Newtown Township Police said a 78-year-old man who was reported missing Thursday has been found safe.

Fatal Newtown Square Crash Victim Identified: Report

The person who died in a Monday morning crash near Valley View Lane in Newtown Township has been identified.

Kindle Found In Newtown Square: Police

Newtown Township Police said the e-reader was found Wednesday in the area of Route 252 and Charles Ellis Drive.

Newtown Square Blaze Sends Firefighter To Hospital, Damages Homes: Reports

Two homes in Newtown Square were reportedly damaged by a fire Tuesday afternoon, and one emergency responder was taken to a hospital.

Power Restored To Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Senior Apartments Following 4-Day Outage

"I had to clean out my refrigerator," 76-year-old Sue Dougherty said. "Thank God my daughter took a lot of my freezer stuff."

Rumors Of Masked People Investigated In Marple Township

Marple Police looked into reports of masked people roaming the township during power outages late last week.

Adults Charged In Newtown Square Underage Drinking Party: State Police

A man and a woman, 57 and 55, were charged in connection with an underage drinking party on May 31, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Delco Police Cracking Down On Impaired Driving This Weekend

Northern Delaware County DUI Task Force will be conducting roving DUI patrols during over the weekend in five Delco municipalities.

Newtown Square Man Assaulted School Employee: State Police

The 20-year-old Newtown Square man was charged with felony aggravated assault and ethnic intimidation in connection with the incident.

Woman Tried To Run Down Cops In Delco: Police

A Philadelphia women are accused of trying to run down a police officer in Delaware County late last week after a chase, authorities said.

1 Rescued From Apartment Building Fire In Delaware County

One person was rescued from the burning apartment building by local police, according to officials. Three others were displaced by the fire.

Woman Drove On 3 Bare Rims To Delco From Montco After DUI Crash: PSP

A 25-year-old Philadelphia woman is accused of crashing her vehicle in Norristown, losing three tires, then driving all the way to Marple.

Help Marple Police Identify Suspicous Person In Late April Incident

Marple Township Police said the person seen here is sought in connection with an April 27 incident no the 200 block of Morton Avenue.

Woman Stabbed Victim On SEPTA Bus In Marple: Police

Circumstances leading up to the incident remain uncertain.

Newtown Square Man Wanted For Child Sex Assault In New Jersey: Police

Shane Hennesy, 22, of Newtown Square, sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in Pine Hill between December and January, authorities said.

$2K In Vapes, More Stolen From Delaware County Store: State Police

Pennsylvania State Police in Media said two people broke into a vape and wireless store early Friday morning and stole $2,000 in items.

1 Arrested After Leading Cops On Chase Monday Morning: Marple Police

While one person was taken into custody, Marple Township Police said at least one other person evaded capture Monday morning.

Marple, Newtown Police Cracking Down On Aggressive Driving

Marple and Newtown Police are joining numerous other police departments in the Philadelphia region for a crackdown on aggressive driving.

Delco Teen Fatally Shot On SEPTA Bus: Philadelphia Police

A 15-year-old Delaware County boy is dead after police said another teen fired a shot into a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia Saturday.

Teacher From Delco Told Student He Wanted To Kiss Her: Authorities

A 57-year-old Newtown Square man who is a 8th grade teacher in Norristown is accused of telling a 13-year-old girl he wanted to kiss her.

Newtown Square Fire Co Hiring Firefighters/EMTs

Pay for the part-time firefighter/EMT position is $20.25 per hour. See job requirements and how to apply online here.

Gun Flashed In Marple Road Rage Incident: Pennsylvania State Police

Pennsylvania State Police said the driver of an Acura sedan with New Jersey plates pointed a gun at another driver on I-476 in Marple.

Family Displaced After Weekend House Fire In Broomall

Numerous fire companies helped battle a fire at a Broomall home that started Saturday morning and displaced a family of five.

Man Sought After Running Down Pedestrian, Hit-And-Run In Delco

Darby Borough Police said Alexander Wade tried to run someone over in a vehicle, then caused a crash that hurt a child while fleeing.

Burglar Caught Defecating In Delaware County Home: State Police

Pennsylvania State Police said the man told them he broke into a local home because he had a bowel movement coming.

Mausoleum Doors Worth $30K Stolen From Delco Cemetery

Authorities said four mausoleum doors worth about $30,000 total were stolen from Saint Peter & Paul Cemetery​ in Marple Township last month.

New Sidewalks Coming To Bishop Hollow Corridor Thanks To State Grant

Newtown Township received $85,250​ from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to install new sidewalks along the busy corridor.

2 Found Dead In Delaware County Home Tuesday Morning: Police

Delaware County authorities are investigating after two people were found dead in a home Tuesday morning.

Woman Admits To Thefts From Broomall Planet Fitness Lockers: Police

Tierra Nesmith is facing numerous charges across numerous municipalities in the Philly suburbs related to thefts, court documents shows.

Overall Crime Up In 2024: Annual Marple Police Report

Crime increased in 2024 in Marple Township, but ever so slightly. See 2024's crime statistics for Marple Township here.

Gunfire Erupts At Delco Burial Service Wednesday: Police

Police said a man took a gun from another person attending the burial at a cemetery and fired shots at the funeral limousine Wednesday.

$47,600-Plus Awarded To Marple, Newtown First Responders

The Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded 2,500-plus fire departments and Emergency Medical Services companies with $37 million.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Delaware County: State Police

A 35-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle after Pennsylvania State Police said he stepped into oncoming traffic to cross the road.

3 Teens Taken In After Rash Of Delco Vehicle Break-Ins: Police

Three teenagers, one 15 and two 17, were taken into custody and charged in connection with thefts from vehicles in Delaware County.

Delco Police Commissioner Resigns After Hit-And-Run: Authorities

Not long after Chester officials said Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky was placed on leave, he announced his retirement.

Theft From Gym Locker Leads To Vehicle Chase In Marple, Haverford

Marple Police said a suspect who stole from lockers in Planet Fitness was involved in a chase that bled into Haverford Township last week.

Man Tried To Rape, Strangled Woman In Delco Business: Authorities

Patrick O'Shea, 46, of Glen Mills, is charged with rape, strangulation, and more in connection with a Tuesday incident at a Delco business.