Former Hatboro Police Detective Accused Of Theft

The Pennsylvania Attorney General says a former Hatboro police detective is under arrest accused of using his position of authority to steal evidence and use confidential informants to buy drugs for his personal use.
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/05/17/former-hatboro-police-detective-accused-of-theft/

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 10:45:01 -0700

Former Hatboro detective received some benefits

Former Hatboro Detective John Becker, facing criminal charges, has received partial pension funds and a check for unused vacation and sick time, said Steven Plaugher, borough manager.
http://www.phillyburbs.com/my_town/willow_grove/former-hatboro-detective-received-some-benefits/article_39939983-e8b7-5af9-bb52-b942c9add4bd.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 16:16:31 -0700

Crooked Billet Day tradition continues in Hatboro

For the 50th year, Crooked Billet Elementary School in Hatboro celebrated its history with Crooked Billet Day.
http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2012/05/09/public_spirit_willow_grove_guide/news/doc4fa1a34ea8102749153285.txt

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 23:38:38 -0700

Ex Hatboro cop surrenders on charges of abusing his position to get drugs

Cops are supposed to seize the drugs, not use them.
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer_news/ex-hatboro-cop-surrenders-on-charges-of-abusing-his-position/article_ff3ac354-45fd-5d63-9ace-be927d2ffff2.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 15:05:42 -0700

HH board approves 10 teacher cuts

The Hatboro-Horsham School Board on Monday night approved cutting in excess of 10 teaching positions in the face of an $86.2 million spending plan that calls for a 1.7 percent tax hike to close a $1 m
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer_news/hh-board-approves-teacher-cuts/article_9c7e6f76-8379-5230-abf6-e6d2051e5e89.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 07:17:39 -0700

Former Cop Faces Drug, Theft Charges

A police officer from Montgomery County is accused of using informants to make drug purchases on his behalf and stealing firearms, cash and drugs from his department's evidence room, according to the Pennsylvania attorney general.
http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/Hatboro_Police_Detective_Sergeant_John_Becker_Charged_051712

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 09:39:08 -0700

Board approves teacher cuts

The Hatboro-Horsham School Board on Monday night approved cutting in excess of 10 teaching positions in the face of an $86.2 million spending plan that calls for a 1.7 percent tax hike to close a $1 m
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer_news/board-approves-teacher-cuts/article_9c7e6f76-8379-5230-abf6-e6d2051e5e89.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 21:01:40 -0700

Four men charged with scamming 218 elderly clients

The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced criminal charges Tuesday against four Philadelphia-area men for allegedly scamming 218 elderly clients out of $700,000 in premiums for home-care and health services that were rarely delivered. At a news conference in Norristown, Linda Kelly identified the four as Bruce Howard Cherry, 52, and Robert P. Lerner, 56, both of Philadelphia; Ross M. Rabelow ...
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20120523_Four_men_charged_with_scamming_218_elderly_clients.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 00:15:35 -0700

Ex-Montco cop charged with stealing guns, drugs

HATBORO, Pa. - A Montgomery County police officer has been charged with using informants to make drug purchases on his behalf and stealing firearms, cash and drugs from his department's evidence room, according to the Pennsylvania attorney general.
http://delcotimes.com/articles/2012/05/17/news/doc4fb536719ff3d853501088.txt

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 10:34:18 -0700

Forum on keeping kids safe from sexual predators held

With a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision within the last couple of years voiding laws to keep sex offenders at a distance from schools and camps, Hatboro Police Department, Hatboro-Horsham School District and the Montgomery County Sexual Assault Task Force hosted a presentation to inform the community about keeping yourself and children safe May 3 at Crooked Billet Elementary School in Hatboro.
http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2012/05/10/public_spirit_willow_grove_guide/news/doc4fa41f62dc7b9877125231.txt

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 22:22:54 -0700