Day: March 5, 2012

Pileggi Reported Using Push Polls Against Howard

In a shocking development,  9th District residents are reportedly being subject to push polls from Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi in which the name of Rogers Howard, the hitherto unknown Tea Party challenger, is used.

Howard is challenging him for the party nomination in the April 24 primary election.
Conventional wisdom is that the opponent’s name not be mentioned until the race gets serious.
It looks like it’s serious.
Pileggi also has submitted this letter to the Delaware County Daily Times, which while not mentioning Howard by name, addresses the issues Howard is raising against him.
Also reports are coming out of Chester County of conflict between party leaders and committeepeople who want to endorse Howard.
Stay tuned.

Today’s Fast Restaurant Review

Just had my first mocha macchiato at the relatively new Crossroads Coffee House at 1270 Township Line Road in Drexel Hill, Pa.

Cheaper and better than Starbucks.
It’s kind of interesting to see a restaurant sharing the same space as a bank.

Craig’s List Sting Results In 2 Arrests And Recovery Of Stolen Cycle

By Pattie Price

Brandon Williams, 20, of Philadelphia waived a hearing, March 1, before Magisterial District Judge Dave Lang on the charges of firearms not to be carried without a license, receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy. In exchange for the waiver the charge of criminal use of a communication facility was withdrawn. The charges stem from an incident 3:07 p.m., Dec. 5, at a home in the unit block of Willowbrook Avenue, Marple, Pa.

According to the affidavit, Marple Detective Larry Gerrity said the father of a 15-year-old boy gave his son a Kawasaki motorcycle on Dec. 4. He purchased it used for $750. The following day they discovered the motorcycle had been stolen from their shed.

The father reported the theft to police and then called them again on Dec. 20 when he saw an ad on Craig’s list for a motorcycle that appeared to be his son’s.

Gerrity contacted Williams, who was later identified as the seller of the bike, and they agreed on a price of $800. They made plans to meet at the former Pathmark store on Lawrence Road. Gerrity and Officer Chip Rosen, were wearing plain clothes. 

A pick up truck, driven by Jacon McMillian, 39, of Philadelphia arrived with Williams as his passenger. The men removed the motorcycle from the bed of the truck and they were arrested. The VIN number matched that of the stolen cycle.

When Sgt. Mike Johnson took Williams into custody he saw a handgun in his back pocket. The Ruger, a semi-automatic pistol was loaded and was found to be registered to someone else.

Charges of receiving stolen property and conspiracy were withdrawn against McMillian.

Williams is scheduled for a March 29 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.

Texting Ban Takes Effect March 8

Texting Ban Takes Effect March 8 — The law banning texting while driving takes effect, Thursday, March 8.

The law will prohibit drivers of all ages from using interactive wireless communication devices for the purposes of reading, writing or sending a text message or email while operating a motor vehicle, according to State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)  Texting while driving will be classified as a primary offense, allowing a law enforcement officer to pull over a driver solely for that offense. Anyone who is found texting while driving will face a $50 fine.

Any driver who reads, selects or enters a phone number or name in an interactive wireless communication device for the purpose of making a phone call will not be in violation of the texting ban.