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Image for Cold Case? Not Quite- Snowy Footprints Lead Hatboro Police to 3 Brothers in Burglary Bust
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Mar 5, 2026
On February 16, 2026, at 2:44 a.m., Hatboro Police responded to a security alarm at Sullivan Scrap Metal on Oakdale Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered fresh footprints in the newly fallen snow, which led them on an extensive trail. The investigation ultimately resulted ...
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Image for Speed study for West Monument Avenue from 2/6/2026 to 2/12/2026.
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Mar 5, 2026
A speed study was conducted on West Monument Ave between the Western entrance to Memorial Park and the W. Monument Ave Bridge from February 6,2026 to February 12,2026. The results of the speed study are below.      Speed study for West Monument Avenue from ...
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Image for HATBORO MAN ARRESTED ON CHARGES RELATED TO SOLICITING A 15-YEAR-OLD FOR PHOTOS AND SEX
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Mar 2, 2026
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (March 2, 2026) — Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Hatboro Police Chief Mark Ruegg announce the arrest of Dennis Reilly, 76, of Hatboro, on charges related to soliciting a 15-year-old girl for sexual acts. On Feb. 26, 2026, an adult male ...
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Image for SNOW EMERGENCY BEGINS SUNDAY 2/22/26 @ 0600 hrs.
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Created Feb 21, 2026 / Updated Mar 2, 2026
A Snow Emergency has been declared for the Borough of Hatboro, effective Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 6:00 am, and will remain in effect until further notice.  Please remove your cars from the street to allow our Department of Public Works to clear streets from curb t...
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Image for Two Arrests Made After Vehicle Break Ins
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Created Feb 13, 2026 / Updated Mar 2, 2026
In the early morning hours of January 10th, 2026, the Hatboro Police Department received a 911 call where a resident reported their vehicle had been broken into. Responding officers canvassed the surrounding area and located an additional two vehicles that had been broken...
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Feb 12, 2026
The Hatboro Police Department has received reports of scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers, including impersonating Hatboro Officers and staff. These scammers may contact you via phone, claiming to be from the Hatboro Police Department, and attempt to deceive you...
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Image for UPDATE: REUNITED WITH OWNER! Two dogs found on N. Penn St
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Created Feb 10, 2026 / Updated Feb 12, 2026
The Hatboro Police Department is currently caring for two dogs that were found on the 300 block of N. Penn St. The dogs are currently being held at the Hatboro Police Station. If you are the owner of these dogs or have any information about their ownership, please contact the ...
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Jan 27, 2026
https://www.montcopolicetest.com/   The Montgomery County Consortium of Communities, on behalf of their respective Civil Service Commissions or Municipalities, will be conducting a written examination and physical agility assessment for Police Officer on: Saturday Februar...
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Jan 26, 2026
SNOW EMERGENCY IS LIFTED EFFECTIVE 1030 AM on 1/26/26 REMINDER : DO NOT PUSH YOUR SNOW INTO THE STREET. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN FINES. 
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Jan 22, 2026
Snow Emergency Declaration for Hatboro   A Snow Emergency has been declared for the Borough of Hatboro, effective Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 6:00 pm, and will remain in effect until further notice.  Please remove your cars from the street to allow our Departmen...
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