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Break In And Alleged Child Rape / Yogurt Robbery / Middle School Sexting: Top Pa. Crime News

The wacky, the wild, the horrific. Here's the past week's top crime stories from southeastern Pennsylvania.

10. IRS Scam Hits Montgomery County

  • Police are warning residents to be aware of a yet another phone scam in the area.

9. Jar For The Poor Stolen In Lansdale, Cops Say

  • Do you recognize these two suspects?

8. Colony Court Home ‘Ransacked’ In Daytime Burglary: Police

  • According to Radnor police, the burglary happened during the day Tuesday. Jewelry and silverware were taken.

7. Delco Man Stalked News Anchor: Report

  • John Hart, 39, is guilty of stalking and harassing anchor Erika von Tiehl after the two had a brief relationship, reports say.

6. Middle Schooler Sexted Nude Images Of Classmate As Revenge: Report

  • A 13-year-old girl shared nude photos with her boyfriend. When she started seeing someone else, he helped distribute the photos.

5. Missing Montco Girl Found Again, Mysteries Abound

  • It’s not clear why she went missing.

4. Drunk Woman Crashes In Lansdale With Two Children In Car: Report

  • Without being asked, the suspect reportedly told police, “I have been drinking tonight.”

3. West Chester Heroin Dealer Robbed Yogurt Shop, Police Say

  • In custardy: the frozen yogurt shop thief turned out to be an alleged heroin dealer.

2. Lansdale Woman Stabbed Husband 4 Times With Kitchen Knife, Charged With Attempted Murder, Cops Say

  • The victim was found screaming in the bathroom and covered in blood.

1. Man Breaks Into Hatfield Apartment, Rapes Girl, 6: DA

  • The suspect was caught by the girl’s parents in the act, and reportedly held at knife-point until police arrived.

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