Willow Grove Mall Police Chase, SPS Technologies Fire Cause: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A man led police through a chase around the Willow Grove Mall before being apprehended out on the streets. Meanwhile, SPS Technologies has revealed the cause of a massive fire that destroyed its building.

This is a summary of stories making news in eastern Montgomery County over the past week:

SPS Technologies Reveals Cause Of Massive Fire

SPS Technologies has revealed the cause of the massive fire that destroyed its building in mid-February, blaming it on an explosion inside a compressed air system. The company held a community meeting on Thursday night to share its future plans. (Read More)

Accused Thief Leads Police On Chase Through Willow Grove Mall

A man led police on a foot chase through the Willow Grove Mall and out into the streets before being captured on Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Police said the man led police on a chase on the first floor before running onto the second floor. (Read More)

Child Kidnapping Thwarted In Cheltenham Township

An alleged child kidnapper is in custody after leading police on a car chase that ended in Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon. Cheltenham Police said a preliminary investigation said the suspect, who was known to the victims, took a victim’s vehicle with a 2-year-old child inside. (Read More)

Horsham Navy Base Development Patch Poll Results Revealed

One day, maybe even during our lifetimes, Horsham Township will acquire all of the property of the former U.S. Navy base on Route 611. The question becomes what will be the best use of a base that is 862 acres. Patch readers respond to our poll. (Read More)

Police Cite 2 Hatboro Borough Businesses

Two businesses have been cited for violating tobacco compliance checks conducted by the Htboro Borough Police Department. The checks are conducted in conjunction with the Council of Southeast Pennsylvania. (Read More)