Man headed for trial in alleged Towamencin home invasion

LANSDALE >> One of two brothers accused in an alleged Towamencin home invasion in February in which the siblings reportedly assaulted and terrorized a man while mistakenly believing their girlfriends were inside the residence, according to police, is headed for trial after waiving his preliminary hearing.

Study shows substantial tree canopy loss in Whitpain

WHITPAIN >> There has been a substantial loss of the tree canopy in the township over the last five years.

That’s the conclusion of a study by Davey Tree based on aerial photography and ground truthing – defined as confirming through an actual field check, according to Whitpain Township Shade Tree Commission Chairman and principal at SED Design Landscape Architects S.

LOWER MAKEFIELD POLICE REPORT: Three cited for disorderly conduct; residents report credit card fraudThe following information is provided by the Lower Makefield Township Police Department:

Chuck Berry died from natural causesChuck Berry died from natural causes so there will be no investigation into his passing.

Cops: North Penn student charged after demeanor goes to pot

TOWAMENCIN >> An 18-year-old North Penn High School student has been charged with disorderly conduct and pot-related offenses after a prodigious, volatile outburst in the school while the drug investigation was ongoing, according to police.

Cayla Elizabeth Lunemann, of the 1000 block of Garrison Lane, faces misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with the alleged March 10 incident.