Crime & Safety

Man Charged With Drug Possession In Hatboro

A 64-year-old man was taken into custody on drug charges after Hatboro Police received a tip on Jan. 1.

A 64-year-old borough man was taken into custody on Friday for drug charges.
A 64-year-old borough man was taken into custody on Friday for drug charges. (Hatboro Borough Police Department)

HATBORO, PA —A 64-year-old borough man has been charged with drug possession after being taken into custody on Friday.

Joseph Durkin, 64, faces charges of three counts of the manufacturing, delivery, and possession with intent to deliver and three counts of possession of a controlled substance, the Hatboro Borough Police Department said.

Hatboro Police received a tip on Jan. 1 regarding the illegal sale of controlled substances taking place within the borough.

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A joint investigation with the Montgomery County Detective Bureau led to Durkin's arrest.

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