"I see the paraphernalia on the ground, the exchange of money slipping in the hand," said Shauna Stephens who is disgusted with the drug activity she sees walking through parts of Delaware County. She's especially concerned for her children Kalen-Marie and little Elijah.
"They're already impressionable, easily influenced and us being in a Christian family, we try to bring them up in a certain way," said Stephens.
Wednesday Delaware County's District Attorney announced a plan to put parents minds at ease. Police from all over the county are working on undercover stings and serving warrants to get drug dealers off the streets.
D.A. Jack Whelan said, "It starts sometimes with young people using opioids commonly referred to as Oxycontin, Percocet, and Vicodin. They become addicted and then switch because of expense, they switch to heroine." Police made 31 arrests starting in the Borough of Collingdale.
"That's a lot for just Collingdale. I heard it was just in my town," said Andrew Felock. Neighbors are glad the crackdown will extend to other areas like Sharon Hill, Darby, and Clifton Heights to name a few.
Willie Lockhart said, "You have it in all neighborhoods. It can be the best looking neighborhood in the world. Like they say, you never know who your neighbor is."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:02:17 GMT
The death penalty could be the eventual reality for the drug kingpin convicted of killing 12 people. Kaboni Savage's sentencing hearings began Tuesday. While prosecutors claim that a prison isn't going
Sentencing hearings began Tuesday for drug kingpin Kaboni Savage.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:43:01 GMT
The Lehigh County District Attorney's office has charged a couple with conspiring to embezzle $854,497 from the utility account of the South Whitehall Finance Department between 1999 and 2012.Nancy Tonkin,
The Lehigh County District Attorney's office has charged a couple with conspiring to embezzle $854,497 from the utility account of the South Whitehall Finance Department between 1999 and 2012.Nancy Tonkin,
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:38:51 GMT
Police in Lancaster County are searching for two suspects after a woman called 911 from the trunk of a car to report that she had been abducted by strangers.
Police in Lancaster County are searching for two suspects after a woman called 911 from the trunk of a car to report that she had been abducted by strangers.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:33:17 GMT
Brides are eager to take the last name of their husband after they tie the knot. Recent studies show that only 18% of women are interested in keeping their maiden names- which is down from a record high
More women are going retro when it comes to their last names after they marry, and taking their husband's surname.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:18:39 GMT
Appoquinimink High School officials say a gym teacher and head baseball coach is on administrative leave and barred from contact with students after an arrest on indecent exposure charges.
Appoquinimink High School officials say a gym teacher and head baseball coach is on administrative leave and barred from contact with students after an arrest on indecent exposure charges.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:36:58 GMT
In a day and age where pampering our dogs is at the top of the to-do list, and our furry friends are on social media, there is a new question to consider- just how smart are our pets? Dognition is giving
What's your dog thinking? Exciting new research that could have you reading your best friend's mind.
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