Lower Frederick PD Welcomes Officer David Buckley

Buckley brings extensive experience and a decorated history to Lower Frederick Police Department

After serving 22 years as a trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police, long-time Perkiomen Township resident David Buckley has joined the Lower Frederick Police Department as a Class-A officer. "When you have an opportunity to get somebody that has his vast amount of experience, education and ability, it's like hiring a seasoned veteran to basically take over what is considered more of an entry-level spot," said Chief Paul Maxey, of the Lower Frederick Police Department. "It's a huge win for us." Buckley, who retired from the state police in March, began his life of public service in 1985, when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a Morse code intercept operator. Upon being honorably discharged, Buckley enrolled at Montgomery …

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Lower Frederick, Pennsylvania State Police Collecting Old, Unused Medication

National Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday

National Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 28, and Perkiomen Valley residents again have two local options for getting rid of prescription medication.  From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., both the Lower Frederick Police and Pennsylvania State Police will be collecting "expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications," according to an October press release from Lower Frederick Township Police. This effort is done in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency. The initiative aims to prevent prescription drug abuse as well as improper drug disposal (i.e. flushing medicine or pouring it down the drain and getting it into public water supply). Participants can remain anonymous. Police will not ask any questions …

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Lower Frederick Man Gets Jail for Shooting

Stephen Charles Jacobs pleaded guilty to charges in connection with incident that wounded wife

Stephen Charles Jacobs, 54, a former Lower Frederick resident, was sentenced to 11 1/2 to 23 months in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in connection with an August 2011 shooting incident that left his wife wounded, according to a Pottstown Mercury article. A standoff with police ensued after the incident. Jacobs pleaded guilty to simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and possessing an instrument of crime, the article states. In addition to his jail sentence, Jacobs must also serve two years' probation, according to the report. Also, "(under) the terms of the plea agreement accepted by Judge Steven T. O’Neill, Jacobs has to undergo alcohol and psychiatric evaluations ..." according to the article. "Jacobs had to …

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Police blotter

Burglary at Moccia’s Train Stop

A police report does not indicate a conviction. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Police are investigating a break-in at Moccia’s Train Stop that occurred around 2 a.m. Feb. 16. Nothing was stolen, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. The burglar (or burglars) unsuccessfully attempted to pry open the back door, and then used an unknown object to smash a window in the southeast corner of the building, police said.  The unknown person (or people) then entered the Gravel Pike business. An alarm was activated, and the burglar(s) fled through the broken window. Troopers at the scene lifted partial shoe prints off the broken glass, according to correspondence from Pennsylvania State Police, and there was “a powdery mark just inside the window on a boot that looked as if it might have been left by latex gloves.” Anyone …

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Area Police Receive Training for School Programs

One of three sessions is being hosted by Lower Frederick today

Lower Frederick Police Department's Chief Paul Maxey submitted the following information: The Lower Frederick Township Police Department is hosting a traffic safety educational program training on Wednesday, Jan. 25, coordinated by the Montgomery County Health Department and Buckle Up Pennsylvania. This free training for police officers is funded through a traffic safety initiative from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Local police departments attending the training include, Limerick, Lower Frederick, Franconia, Norristown, Pottstown, Royersford, Upper Perkiomen District and the Pennsylvania State Police. A total of three regional trainings have been arranged with Plymouth Police Department and Upper Gwynedd Police Department…

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Accused Lower Frederick Shooter Denied Bail Reduction

Stephen Charles Jacobs was in standoff with police this past summer

Stephen Charles Jacobs, 54, of Lower Frederick, will remain in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility on $75,000 cash bail; Judge Steven T. O'Neill denied Jacobs' now second request for a bail reduction, according to a report. Jacobs is facing several charges, including attempted murder, in connection with an August incident in which his wife was shot and wounded during an argument Jacobs was having with their daughter. Jacobs was allegedly firing a gun during the fight. A standoff with police ensued after the reported incident. If released, Jacobs would stay in a West Norriton residence, according to the article, which is in the Lansdale Reporter. The report quotes the defendant's lawyer Michael P. Quinn as arguing, “(Jacobs) is not …

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Lower Frederick Township Could Benefit from Chester-Montgomery SWAT

Advertised ordinance would switch township from the SERT to CMERT services

Lower Frederick Township may soon be part of the Chester Montgomery Emergency Response Team after the advertisement of an ordinance that will grant the police department the ability to utilize the services of the emergency response team was passed by the Board of Supervisors, Tuesday night. The Chester Montgomery Emergency Response Team, or CMERT is basically a “regional SWAT team.” It is comprised of local police officers from 11 different departments in Chester and Montgomery counties, according to Police Chief Paul Maxey. If the township were to become part of CMERT and the services are needed, the response time for the unit would be about 15-20 minutes, something that Chief Maxey believes is essential for his community. “The real …

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Lower Frederick Swears in New Police Officer

Joseph M. Patton will work part-time for the department. In other business, the Board of Supervisors passed an alternative energy ordinance.

A man in a suit with a commanding stature walked into the Lower Frederick Township building Tuesday night to become the newest member of the township’s police force. Joseph M. Patton was sworn in at the beginning of the Board of Supervisors meeting in front of township residents and eight family members, including his wife. Officer Patton and his wife moved from Philadelphia to Lower Frederick Township in May 2010 after Patton served as an officer for 10 years in Sharon Hill Borough, Delaware County. Since moving to the area, Patton has been member of the volunteer fire company. “There’s a strong sense of community in Lower Frederick. From the township commissioners to even the neighborhoods, it just seems like a very genuine atmosphere …

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Police Chief Discusses Details of Lower Frederick Shooting, Standoff

Defendant Stephen Jacobs is facing multiple charges – including criminal attempted murder – in connection with incident.

Lower Frederick resident Stephen Jacobs is in Montgomery County Correctional Facility in lieu of $75,000 bail following his arrest in connection with a shooting and standoff incident at his Fulmer Road residence Wednesday night. According to Lower Frederick Police Chief Paul Maxey, Jacobs is charged with two counts of criminal attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault, two counts of terroristic threats, three counts of reckless endangerment and one count of possession of an instrument of crime. Jacobs was arraigned Thursday at District Justice Maurice Saylor’s office in Gilbertsville. Wednesday night’s events started when Jacobs, who had reportedly been drinking, “flew into a rage” during a dispute …

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Progress Reported in Hiring Process for New Lower Frederick Township Police Officer

In other news, the fire marshal has enacted a burn ban due to dry conditions.

The process for hiring Lower Frederick’s newest police officer will continue thanks to the approval of $4,000 by the Board of Supervisors to be used for preliminary tests and a background check of the new officer. The tests include a polygraph and psychological test according to Police Chief Paul Maxey. The name of the newly hired officer has not been released, but Chief Maxey said he is a resident of Lower Frederick Township with “an extensive police background.” Last month the Board of Supervisors approved a motion that authorized the township to hire a new part time officer to help fill the void of a full time officer who was terminated last August. The entire hiring process is expected to take about three months. Also discussed at the …

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