$5.6M COVID Scheme, Navy Base Rezoning: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A former Philadelphia police officer from Hatboro was sentenced for sexually assaulting women he was supposed to be helping. Meanwhile, a Cheltenham Township man was involved in a scheme to steal $5.6 million in unemployment benefits.

This is a summary of some stories that made news last week in eastern Montgomery County:

Hatboro Man Gets Prison Time For Indecent Assault As A Cop

A 60-year-old borough man faces prison time in connection with the sexual harassment of the mother of a homicide victim he was assigned to while serving as a Philadelphia Police Department detective, authorities said. (Read More)

Montco Man Led Scheme To Steal $5.6M In COVID, Unemployment Benefits: Feds

A Montgomery County man has been indicted on federal charges of using over 1,000 stolen or fake identities to file for unemployment benefits and COVID-19 relief funds in more than 30 states. The scheme brought in $5.6 million, authorities said. (Read More)

Former U.S. Navy Base Rezoning Approved In Horsham

Township Manager Bill Walker put the pictures before the residents attending a public hearing on the rezoning of the former U.S. Navy Base on Route 611 and Horsham Road. If the zoning wasn't changed from Industrial, Route 611 might resemble what it looks like in New Jersey over the Commodore Barry Bridge: "A sea of warehouse centers." (Read More)

2 Suspects Nabbed For Vehicle Break-Ins In Abington

Abington Police have arrested two people for vehicle break-ins in the township that were captured on Ring cameras. Abington Police responded at 2:48 a.m. Thursday to the 1800 block of Preston Avenue, following a report of individuals attempting to steal from vehicles. (Read More)

Horsham K9 Recognized For Helping To Solve Murder

Horsham Township Council has recognized K9 Mac and his handler, Detective Kimberly Ngo, for helping to solve a 2024 murder in Norristown. The duo systematically searched a large portion of a Norristown park, locating the stolen cell phone of the victim, township officials said. (Read More)