Police Impersonator, Former Fire President Charges: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Two former fire officials were under this week: One was accused of impersonating a police officer while the other is being charged with theft by deception.

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

Accused Police Officer Impersonator Terminated From Horsham Fire Co

The man charged with impersonating a police officer after a road rage incident in Hatboro was a member of the Horsham Fire Company. The Horsham Fire Company No. 1 released a statement Wednesday regarding the actions of former member William McNichol. (Read More)

Ex-Enterprise Fire Company President Faces Charges

The former president and captain of the Enterprise Fire Company has been relieved of his duties after criminal charges were filed in a neighboring community. (Read More)

Plastic Bag Ban Nearing In Abington Township

Over four months since it was approved, the ban on single-use plastic bags will go into effect early next month. Abington Township will become the 37th municipality in Pennsylvania. (Read More)

ICE Raid Unsubstantiated In Cheltenham Township

ICE raids are sweeping Montgomery County over the past week as President Donald Trump's nationwide crackdown, which has raised cries of civil rights abuses, continues. But Cheltenham Township Police told Patch Thursday that the report was unsubstantiated. (Read More)

Suspect Sought For Armed Robbery In Horsham

The Horsham Township Police Department is seeking a man who they say committed an armed robbery earlier this month. Horsham Police issued an active arrest warrant for Shawn Robinson, Jr. for an armed robbery and assault that occurred on July 6. (Read More)