Candidate Supporters Targeted, Pitbull Shot By Police: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Abington Police are investigating screws left on the driveways of supporters of a GOP candidate running in Tuesday's general election. Meanwhile, Cheltenham Police shot a pitbull they say aggressively approached an officer.

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

More Screws Found On Driveways Of Abington GOP Candidate Supporters: PD

Twelve Abington Township homes displaying political signs of support for a Ward 6 Republican commissioner candidate have had screws left in their driveways, police said. (Read More)

Pitbull Shot By Police In Cheltenham Township

Cheltenham Police are investigating an incident in which an officer shot a pitbull they say was attacking people and other dogs on Tuesday night. (Read More)

Beloved Police K9 Banner Mourned In Horsham

The Horsham Township Police community is mourning K9 Banner, who gave his service for several years. Horsham Veterinary Hospital announced that K9 Banner passed peacefully on Oct.2 in the arms of his handler, Police Officer Andrew D'Arcy, and his wife. (Read More)

Sheriff's Office Phone Scam Warning Issued In Abington

The Abington Township Police Department has received multiple reports from residents about convincing phone scams involving individuals posing as sheriff’s deputies. Abington Police said the scammers are using intimidating tactics, claiming that residents owe money to the IRS. (Read More)

Montco Aviation Museum Wants To Spread Its Wing

At a recent event unveiling of a new aircraft, officials at the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Museum in Horsham Township mentioned possible expansion plans. (Read More)