A Horsham K9 Solved A Montco Murder. Here's How.

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Horsham Township Council has recognized K9 Mac and his handler, Detective Kimberly Ngo, for helping to solve a 2024 murder in Norristown.

The duo was recently honored by Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele for their assistance in apprehending suspects in the Norristown robbery and homicide.

The duo systematically searched a large portion of a Norristown park, locating the stolen cell phone of the victim, township officials said.

"Not only are we proud, but we are grateful for their continuous hard work and commitment to keeping our community safe," officials said.

K9 Mac is one of only 119 dogs in the world with special training to detect electronic storage devices such as cell phones, USB drives, SD cards, mini-SD cards, external hard drives, and hidden cameras.

Detective Ngo and K0 Mac were asked by Montgomery County and local law enforcement to track down a cell phone used by the victim in Norristown.

They searched a snow-covered area for hours without luck. They returned the next day and were able to recover the cell phone in 20 minutes, officials said.

Police used the information on the cell phone to garner insights into the victim’s life and identify potential suspects. Two defendants were later convicted of second-degree murder.

Council members and Horsham Township Police Chief Scott Fida thanked Detective Ngo for all the hours of training she gives to K9 Mac.