Election Tip Line For Suspicious Ballot Box Activity Unveiled In Montco

NORRISTOWN, PA — Officials in Montgomery County have announced new security measures ahead of the November election designed to ensure the integrity of the election.

The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office on Monday said part of those measures was the creation of an Election Tip Line open to callers wanting to report suspicious activity in or around ballot boxes in the county on Nov. 8.

"Today I want to reassure Montgomery County residents that we will use all means to make certain we have a safe, secure and valid election here in Montgomery County, for both in-person voting on Election Day and for voting by dropping off completed paper ballots between now and Nov. 8," District Attorney Kevin Steele said in a statement. "If the facts and evidence warrant it, we will prosecute anyone who attempts to interfere with this election."

The Election Tip Line is 610-292-2022.

There are 12 secure ballot drop box locations across Montgomery County. They are located in Cheltenham, Lansdale, Lower Merion, Norristown (two locations), Pottstown, Royersford, Skippack, Upper Dublin, Upper Frederick, Upper Merion and Upper Moreland.

Completed election ballots can also be dropped off at Montgomery County Voter Services locations throughout the county.

Steele said that on election day, a team of Montgomery County detectives and assistant district attorneys would be available to respond to any complaints that may arise.

"While we don't expect any irregularities to occur with the election, we are ready to assist in protecting the integrity of our electoral system — as we do for every election — and to make sure that our poll workers are safe as well. Intimidation and harassment of workers at election voting locations will not be tolerated, and any criminal behavior will be assessed and charged.

The DA's Office said that First Assistant District Attorney Edward F. McCann, Jr., Assistant District Attorney Jediah Grobstein and county detectives would be working alongside federal, state, county and local law enforcement and other government officials to protect the Nov. 8 general election.

In addition, calls to the new tip line, tipsters can also send emails to emccann2@montcopa.org or jgrobstein@montcopa.org.

The main number for the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office radio room is 610-275-1222.