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June 3, 2020

Statement from the Chief of Police regarding UGPD procedures, training, and equipment

Many police departments have received inquiries regarding the topics addressed below. We hope the following summary answers some of these important questions as it pertains to our department. We have a competitive hiring process. We encourage minority candidates to apply and have been working with...

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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department
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March 20, 2020

We mourn with our Philadelphia Police Brothers and Sisters

Law enforcement officers share a common bond. We have a drive to help and protect those we serve. This is the career that we have chosen or perhaps has chosen us. We are a family even if we don't personally know each other. As you can imagine, when one of our own is slain in the line of duty it is...

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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department
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March 16, 2020

Arson Investigation

On Friday, March 13, 2020, Upper Gwynedd officers responded to a fire in the Sumney Forge Shopping Center. After the fire was extinguished by UGFD, officers determined that it looked like the fire was started intentionally. Upper Gwynedd Detectives have a few leads in this case but are also asking...

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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

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March 5, 2020

2020 PA State Police Camp Cadet

Camp Cadet is a six-day residential program for boys and girls ages 11-14. State and municipal police officers act as counselers and are on-site at all times. To apply for Camp Cadet, please visit the Troop K State Police website at www.troopkcampcadet.com . There is a $45.00 registration fee due...

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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department
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February 28, 2020

Fischer, Jonathan Lou - 1 count Aggravated Assault and 4 additional charges

In the early morning hours of Saturday, February 22, 2020, Upper Gwynedd officers responded to a report of a suspicious male walking into traffic. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male who was wielding a knife in the air. Officers tried talking to the subject and repeatedly ordered him to...
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February 28, 2020

Fischer, Jonathan Lou - 1 count Aggravated Assault and 4 additional charges

In the early morning hours of Saturday, February 22, 2020, Upper Gwynedd officers responded to a report of a suspicious male walking into traffic. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male who was wielding a knife in the air. Officers tried talking to the subject and repeatedly ordered him to...
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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

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January 30, 2020

Moss, Matthew - (2 counts) Strangulation and 7 additional charges

On December 6, 2019 at 1247, Upper Gwynedd Police officers were dispatched to a report of domestic disturbance. Investigation determined that Matthew Moss had shown up to the victim's house unannounced, assaulted the female resident and tried to take one of their children and leave the residence...
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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

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January 28, 2020

Johnson, Samuel Victor - 10 counts of Acquisition or Obtaining Possession of a Controlled Substance by Misrepresentation and...

On November 13, 2019, Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department received a report of prescription fraud at the CVS Pharmacy, located at 795 Sumneytown Pike. Subsequent investigation into this report determined that multiple fraudulent prescriptions were passed at CVS Pharmacy and at Walgreens...
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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

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January 22, 2020

Gresh, Michelle - (1) Endangering Welfare of Child and 4 additional charges

At 1404 on Nov. 28, 2019, Upper Gwynedd Police responded to a 911 call placed by an 8-year-old child reporting that his mother was unresponsive. Police arrived to find Gresh unresponsive but breathing on the floor next to her bed. She was revived by police who used the life-saving drug Narcan...
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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

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January 22, 2020

Rossi, Michael Alfred - (1) count of Aggravated Assault and 4 additional charges

On the evening of Sunday, January 5, 2020, Upper Gwynedd officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. Upon entering the residence and attempting to speak to the parties involved, officers came in contact with Michael Rossi. Rossi refused to cooperate with the officers and became increasingly...
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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

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February 11, 2020

Officers apprehend subject wanted for murder in Philadelphia

In the early morning hours of February 11, 2020, North Wales Borough received a call for a suspicious person who was believed to be wanted for murder in Philadelphia. Upper Gwynedd officers responded to assist North Wales Borough police in a search for the individual. While searching the area,...

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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department
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March 16, 2020

Arson Investigation

On Friday, March 13, 2020, Upper Gwynedd officers responded to a fire in the Sumney Forge Shopping Center. After the fire was extinguished by UGFD, officers determined that it looked like the fire was started intentionally. Upper Gwynedd Detectives have a few leads in this case but are also asking...

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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

Case Status:

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June 3, 2020

Statement from the Chief of Police regarding UGPD procedures, training, and equipment

Many police departments have received inquiries regarding the topics addressed below. We hope the following summary answers some of these important questions as it pertains to our department. We have a competitive hiring process. We encourage minority candidates to apply and have been working with...

Source: 

Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department
Read more
March 20, 2020

We mourn with our Philadelphia Police Brothers and Sisters

Law enforcement officers share a common bond. We have a drive to help and protect those we serve. This is the career that we have chosen or perhaps has chosen us. We are a family even if we don't personally know each other. As you can imagine, when one of our own is slain in the line of duty it is...

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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department
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March 5, 2020

2020 PA State Police Camp Cadet

Camp Cadet is a six-day residential program for boys and girls ages 11-14. State and municipal police officers act as counselers and are on-site at all times. To apply for Camp Cadet, please visit the Troop K State Police website at www.troopkcampcadet.com . There is a $45.00 registration fee due...

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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department
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February 25, 2020

Swearing in and 10 year commendation

At last night’s township meeting, Officer Montana Lighthart was sworn in by Judge Leonard. Officer Lighthart is our department’s most recent hire, and we look forward to him joining our ranks. Officer Gill was also recognized at last night’s meeting. Officer Gill has served our department and...

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Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department
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February 23, 2020

Found Body

On February 23, 2020 at approximately 0900 hours, Upper Gwynedd Police were called to the treeline in the area of Sumeytown Pk. and Beaver St., for a report of an unconscious subject. Responding officers assessed the subject and determined that they were deceased. An on-scene investigation was...

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