Politics & Government

Snoring Death Plea, Election Fraud: Eastern Montco News

State Rep. Melissa Cerrato will be a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —An Eastern Montgomery man pleaded guilty to killing a neighbor over snoring. Meanwhile, a man committed election fraud while a local state representative is headed to the Democratic National Convention.

These were some of the stories making news in Eastern Montgomery County this past week:

Montco Man Pleads Guilty In 'Snoring' Killing

A Montgomery County man has pleaded guilty to killing his neighbor over complaints about his snoring, authorities said. Christopher Casey, 56, of Upper Moreland Township, was sentenced to 11.5 to 23 months in jail followed by three years' probation. (Read More On Patch)

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Eastern Montco Man Committed Election Fraud, Cast Multiple Votes: Feds

Federal authorities said a Huntingdon Valley man registered to vote and cast votes in numerous locations during the same election. Philip C. Pulley, 62, of Huntingdon Valley, was charged with election fraud, falsely registering to vote, double voting, and related crimes. (Read More On Patch)

Hatboro Police Issue Rules Over Unruly Juvenile Bikers

As residents continue complaining about bike gangs roaming borough streets this summer, police have warned that those violating bicycle safety codes will be held responsible. The Hatboro Police Department said Friday that they have responded to many calls regarding bicyclists over the past several months. (Read More On Patch)

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State Rep. Cerrato Serving As DNC Delegate

State Rep. Melissa Cerrato is one of seven chosen as a delegate in the PA 4th Congressional District. Cerrato will be on hand to watch the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. That's where Vice President Kamala Harris will officially accept her party's nomination after replacing President Joseph Biden at the top of the Democratic party ticket. (Read More On Patch)

Commission 'Deeply Troubled' About Targeted Abington Asians

The Abington Township Human Relations Commission said it is "deeply troubled" by recent burglaries targeting the homes of Asian American business owners. "These incidents are not only criminal acts but also reflect a disturbing trend of racially motivated discrimination that we unequivocally condemn," the ATHRC stated. (Read More On Patch)

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