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Police Hunt for Suspects in H.V. Break-In | $2.4 Million to Enhance U.M. Trail Network | Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction

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Jamie Buck
February 03, 2024

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Saturday, February 3, 2024 ☀️
🚔 Police Hunt for Suspects in H.V. Break-In
🌳 $2.4 Million to Enhance U.M. Trail Network
🌻 Punxsutawney Phil Foresees Early Spring
🤔 Town Trivia: How well do you know H.V.?
⛅️ Weather + 🎭 Events + 🏈 Sports
🎖️ Local Business Directory
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Huntingdon Valley Burglary Leads to Two Suspects on Police Most Wanted List

The Lower Moreland Police Department has escalated its search for two individuals, Henry Castillo-Suarez, 47, and Cesar Almeida-Casas, 28, marking them as high-priority targets on their Most Wanted list. These suspects are linked to a significant burglary incident that took place in Huntingdon Valley. On July 17, 2022, a home on Welsh Road fell victim to their criminal activities when they reportedly entered through a shattered rear glass door, making off with luxurious jewelry and a sum of cash.

The investigation into this brazen burglary revealed meticulous evidence collection by detectives, including the discovery of a blood stain amidst the chaos, pointing directly to the culprits. Castillo-Suarez is identified as a 5'10" Hispanic male, weighing 180 lbs, with distinguishing features of black hair and brown eyes. Similarly, Almeida-Casas stands at 5'7", also of Hispanic descent, weighing 170 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.

Facing a litany of charges, including burglary, criminal trespass, receiving stolen property, and theft, the warrants for their arrest were officially issued in October 2023. The Lower Moreland Police Department is diligently working to apprehend these individuals to hold them accountable for their actions and to provide justice to the affected residents.

Upper Moreland's Power Line Trail to Benefit from $2.4 Million Development Grant

The Power Line Trail in Upper Moreland Township is set to undergo significant development, thanks to a generous $2.465 million grant announced by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. This funding initiative is part of a larger effort by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)’s Regional Technical Committee, which has allocated a total of $5.26 million towards enhancing the Circuit Trails network across the greater Philadelphia area.

Spanning 5.2 miles, the Power Line Trail is a burgeoning greenway that runs parallel to electrical power lines, weaving through the community to link schools, residential areas, and commercial hubs. Its current form includes six distinct segments, with plans to extend further into Montgomery and Upper Gwynedd townships, broadening the trail's reach and connectivity.

While specific dates for the construction phase remain under wraps, this development is a step towards achieving the ambitious Circuit Trails Coalition's target of completing 500 miles of trails by 2025. This network includes notable paths such as the Route 202 Parkway Trail, the Pennypack Trail, and the Cross County Trail, each contributing to a more interconnected and accessible region.

Punxsutawney Phil Foresees an Early Spring: No Shadow Spotted

Spring is on the horizon, as confirmed by Punxsutawney Phil during the celebrated Groundhog Day event at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. In a ceremony watched by thousands, Phil emerged but did not see his shadow, signaling an early spring according to the enduring folklore. This occurrence marks a notable prediction, being the first anticipation of an early spring since 2020 and only the 21st time such a forecast has been made in the event's recorded history.

Analyzing Punxsutawney Phil's historical data reveals a tendency for the groundhog to predict a longer winter by seeing his shadow. Out of the years recorded before 2024, Phil saw his shadow 107 times, compared to 20 instances where he did not, as reported by the York Daily Record, a member of the USA TODAY Network. It's worth noting that records from the late 1800s are incomplete, and 1943 stands out as the only year Phil didn't make his weather prediction public.

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