Massive Crime Ring Busted, ICE Policies Explained: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A South American theft ring that targeted Asian business owners got busted. Meanwhile, 100 acres of the former U.S. Navy base in Horsham Township has been rebranded for development purposes.

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

How A South American Theft Ring Operated In Philly Region

It was a national crime trend where thieves targeted Asian business owners, and this South American theft ring of six men operated right here in Montgomery and Bucks counties and the Philadelphia region before being recently busted by Abington Police. (Read More)

Abington Township Addresses ICE Policies

Officials are clarifying the township's stance on ICE policies in a recently released joint statement by its commissioners and police department. The Abington Township Board of Commissioners and the Abington Township Police Department released a statement on their position. (Read More)

New Branding For Acquired Navy Base Property In Horsham

The 100 acres acquired by Horsham Township from the U.S. Navy during a ceremony signing last week have been branded with a new name. During the ceremonial signing on Friday morning to transfer over 100 acres of the 862-acre former U.S. Navy base off Horsham Road. (Read More)

Police Crack Down On Illegal Flyers Posted In Jenkintown

The Jenkintown Borough Police Department is warning residents that it is illegal to put up flyers on utility poles. Jenkintown Police said they have recently received complaints of flyers being posted on utility (telephone) poles throughout the borough. (Read More)

Montco LGBTQ Center Quadruples In Size Over First 2 Years

An eastern Montgomery County LGBTQ center has significantly expanded its operations, burgeoning to quadruple its original size from two years ago, local advocates and officials said. (Read More)