Whitpain Tavern Robbery Arrests, Montco GOP Chair Sex Assault Allegations Top Local News

Carlos Garcia and Tyrice “Reek” Griffin have been arrested and charged in the Nov. 4 gunpoint robbery at Whitpain Tavern and subsequent crash of a stolen Mustang at Montgomery County Community College.

MONTCO GOP CHAIRMAN BEING INVESTIGATED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT
Robert Kerns, a prominent Montgomery County attorney, has been chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Committee since 2008. He stepped down this week amid allegations.

HANDGUN STOLEN FROM CAR

Ambler Borough Police reported a 9mm taken from a vehicle in the overnight hours.

MONTCO GOP CHAIRMAN RESIGNS AMID INVESTIGATION

Bob Kerns, who is reportedly under investigation for an alleged sexual assault in King of Prussia, resigned his post as head of the Montgomery County Republican Committee.

BUTLER AVENUE ROADWORK

Milling and resurfacing of Butler Avenue is underway in Ambler Borough, affecting the way people park on the street.

BRADLEY COOPER VISITS GERMANTOWN ACADEMY

The Oscar-nominated Hollywood dreamboat was spotted at his 20-year Germantown Academy High School reunion at MaGerk’s in Whitemarsh Township.

FOUR CHARGED IN ALLEGED KOHL’S THEFT INCIDENT

Four people were charged by Whitpain Township Police with either theft or drug offenses in connection with a retail theft incident at Kohl’s in Blue Bell.

NO CELL PHONE TOWER IN WHITPAIN

Residents spoke out against a proposed cell phone tower at Blue Bell Country Club in Whitpain Township