PA Meth Gang Members Sent To Prison: Top Stories

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4 Meth Gang Members Who Operated Out Of Montco Sentenced To Prison

A large methamphetamine distribution ring that operated in part of out of Montgomery County has been dismantled and four members sentenced to prison, federal authorities announced this week. The ring mailed meth and cocaine from California. (Read More)

Contact Tracing Continues After Measles Case Found In Montgomery Co.

Montco health officials are continuing contact tracing efforts with individuals possibly exposed to measles over the past week. A very high number of people were exposed after the child who was sickened traveled on a plane and bus and visited two major healthcare centers. (Read More)

Federal Escapee Captured In Philadephia: US Marshals Service

A man who escaped federal detention in Philadelphia recently has been apprehended, authorities said. The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force said Keith Freeman, 30, was taken into custody at about 8 a.m. Tuesday. (Read More)

200 Tickets Issued As Lower Bucks Co. Truck Ban Underway

In the first two months of enforcement of the prohibition of trucks weighing more than 10 tons on South Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville Borough police have issued more than 200 tickets and are educating truck drivers about alternate routes. (Read More)

Climbable Animal Exhibit Opens At Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo has launched a brand-new experience that will teach visitors about some of the world’s most inspiring conservation success stories—one climb at a time. Wildlife Rescue by Little Ray’s Exhibitions brings life-sized and larger-than-life climbable sculptures of endangered species to the zoo for an educational adventure. (Read More)