Sexual Images Sent To Girl, June Fete Fair Back: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A man was arrested out of state for allegedly sending sexually explicit images to a Hatboro teenage girl. Meanwhile, the June Fete Fair is returning this year after its 111-year streak was broken last year.

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

Man Faces Extradition For Sending Sexual Images To Hatboro Girl: PD

A man faces extradition after being charged with sending sexually explicit images to a teenage Hatboro girl, police said. The Hatboro Borough Police Department said that Calvin Cheeze was arrested Richmond, VA, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service Task Forces. (Read More)

Cryptocurrency Scam Warning Issued In Abington

The Abington Township Police Department is warning residents to beware of investment and cryptocurrency scams. Abington Police said that if someone promises big profits with zero risk — especially online — that it’s probably a scam. (Read More)

June Fete Fair Returns After 111-Year Streak Ended

The June Fete Fair — which was held for 111 consecutive years before being canceled last year — is back. The Abington Health Foundation Women’s Board, which runs the event, scrapped the annual festival for safety reasons. The June Fete Fair and Horse & Pony Show is planned for the weekend of June 6-8 at 2990 Edge Hill Road in the Huntingdon Valley. (Read More)

Republican Horsham Council Majority Sees Departures

When Horsham Township Council President Mark McCouch was ousted in the November general election two years ago, the Republican party had to change course. Longtime Council Vice President William Whiteside III took the mantle as the council leader as the Republicans kept a slight a 3-2 lead after holding all five seats. But after that election, two Democrats joined the council. (Read More)

Abington Detective Honored For Fake Nurse Arrest

The police officer who investigated a man who was accused of sexually assaulting more than a dozen women at an urgent care center while posing as a nurse was honored earlier this week. Abington Detective Jeff Anderson was recognized Wednesday by Montgomery District Attorney Kevin Steele at the Law Enforcement & Civilian Commendation Ceremony. (Read More)