Springfield Year In Review: 2017's Biggest Stories

With 2017 coming to a close, we want to take a look back at the biggest stories to hit the Springfield area in a Year In Review round up.

Below are some of the biggest stories from Springfield over the past calendar year:

Springfield Man Who Bit Live Bird's Head Off To Be Charged: Authorities

Officials from the Providence Animal Center said humane officers are investigating the incident to determine what charges to file.

Springfield HS Average ACT Score Among PA's Best

See where it ranked compared to neighboring high schools.

Armed Robber Steals Pills On Election Day: Springfield Police

The man held up a CVS Pharmacy early Tuesday afternoon and made off with numerous pill containers, police said. Do you recognize him?

Springfield Man Who Stole Identities Gets Decade In Prison: Feds

He stole more than 300 foster children's identities as part of a tax evasion scheme that has landed him 10 years of prison time.

West Nile Virus Present In Springfield: DEP

Delaware County has been undertaking anti-mosquito spraying operations to combat the spread of the virus.

Springfield Cops: Local Teens Better Shape Up Or Face Consequences

The police chief said recent vandalism, traffic disruptions, and more form local teens will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted fully.

Dog Dies After Being Trapped Under Log In Springfield

Rest in peace, Buddy.

Woman Charged For Leaving Fentanyl Outside Delco School

She faces drug and endangering the welfare of a child charges after bags of fentanyl were found outside a Catholic elementary school.

Springfield Property Crimes Increase: FBI 2016 Crime Report

The number of thefts in the township increased by more than 100 from 2015 to 2016, according to the FBI.

Stolen Credit Cards Used At Springfield Macy's: Police

The stolen cards were used at Lowe's in Haverford, Macy's in the Springfield Mall, and Macy's in the King of Prussia Mall, police said.

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