Crime & Safety
Middle School Pot Brownies / Alleged Broomstick Sodomy / High Speed Gang Chase: Top PA Crime Stories
Some interesting, bizarre, and terrifying crime news came in the last week. Here's a rundown of the top ten stories.
Some interesting, bizarre, and terrifying crime news came in the last week. Here's a rundown of the top ten stories.
1. Sodomy Allegations at Conestoga High School, 3 Students Charged: DA
A series of horrifying allegations of brutal hazing came to light Friday, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office.
2. WATCH: High Speed Chester County Chase Of Gang Members Ends In 7 Arrests
Gang members went to great lengths to avoid capture, including smashing into police cars, speeding over 100 MPH, and jumping into the river.
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3. Lansdale Man Allegedly Sexually Assaulted 93-Year-Old Woman With Alzheimer's: Report
The man accused of sexually assaulting a 93-year-old woman with Alzheimer's has waived his preliminary hearing.
4. Pot Brownies Sold At Bucks County Middle School: Police
A Bucks county high school student admitted selling the brownies to students at a local middle school.
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5. Ex-Chester County Teacher Pleads Guilty In Sex Abuse Case
Katie Cross was allegedly found being intimate with a 17-year-old student on a remote stretch of road in Chester County last summer.
6. More Jail Time For Bucks Man Who Committed Crimes In Prison
A Bucks County man was sentenced to prison for crimes he committed — while he was in prison
7. Norristown Woman Allegedly Brutally Raped And Beaten By Boyfriend: Report
Her boyfriend allegedly threatened to firebomb her apartment, held a knife to her throat, and brutally raped and beat her.
8. Wounded Lansdale Crack-Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To Prison: Report
The alleged dealer, who nearly died after being shot and turned himself in while on crutches, is reportedly headed to jail.
9. 'Felony Lane Gang' Member Busted In Hatfield After Manhunt
Her alleged robbery of several childcare centers is connected to a multi-state gang at the center of a high-speed police chase Tuesday.
10. Lansdale Child Porn Purveyor Faces 77 Years In Prison
The local man pleaded guilty to possessing and disseminating child porn, and faces anywhere from 38 to 77 years in prison.
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