The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
Suspect nabbed at border
Man accused of November stabbing apprehended while fleeing to Mexico
PHOENIXVILLE » The suspect believed to be responsible for a November stabbing in Phoenixville was apprehended Monday morning.
Francisco Hernandez, 32, of Warminster, Pa., has been arrested after police say he was located at the border, attempting to flee into Mexico.
Police said at 6 a.m. Monday, Border Patrol agents apprehended Hernandez at the border crossing in Brownsville, Texas. Hernandez was turned over to the Cameron County, Texas, Sheriff’s Department to await extradition back to Chester County.
Hernandez was wanted by Phoenixville Police in relation to a Nov. 8 stabbing that occurred at 7 p.m. at the intersection of Main and Morgan streets. When they arrived, officers found a 36-year-old female with multiple stab wounds to her torso and extremities. Police determined she was stabbed while seated inside a vehicle in the parking lot of the First Presbyterian Church, located on Main Street, between Washington Avenue and Morgan street.
Police also recovered the weapon at the scene.
The victim underwent emergency
Meehan and other Republicans insist the plan will deliver much-needed tax relief to all Americans.
Despite the edgy play on words and music, many of the protesters were serious in their opposition to the plan. “Some of my biggest concerns are taking money from small business owners, like my husband, and taking away the elimination of interest on student loans and taxing graduate surgery at Paoli Hospital.
Police have not identified a possible motive for the incident.
Hernandez is being charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and possession of a weapon. school stipends, which will impact my son,” said Marie Turnbull of Springfield.
The lack of conciliation between the current House and Senate bills caught the attention of many, and what some savvy billwatchers called a “lack of process.”
Cathy Spahr of Upper Chichester said she thought there was likely to be “wheeling and dealing” to align the two versions, but believes “nobody knows what the bill says.”
Spahr said she was very concerned about the future for the next generation, including her 8-yearold twin boys. She has created a website at “http:// w w w.wespeakforthetrees. org” that uses Dr. Seuss book “The Lorax” to advocate for the environment.
Jeanne Mann of Drexel Hill said she and three other concerned citizens had met Meehan in his office about two weeks ago, having sought an appointment since September. Issues since then have expanded.
“We talked about the tax bill, estate and corporate taxes and the environment. It was before the first House vote. He listened; he always listens, and then voted for it. I think his idea of the middle class is very different from mine,” said Mann.
With all nine “carols” sung, the group disbanded, not without commitment to gather again.
Responding to a request for comment, Meehan’s office said statements on the matters issued recently would be appropriate.
“Middle class families deserve tax relief, and that’s what this bill delivers,” said Congressman Meehan. “We double the standard deduction. We lower rates for middle class families. And we preserve important deductions like mortgage interest, property taxes and charitable contributions. We add and expand tax credits that will help families make ends meet. For a middle-class family in Pennsylvania, your tax bill will be lower and paying it will be simpler.”
“We’ve streamlined a maze of education tax credits, and included my bipartisan bill to make apprenticeship programs more affordable. We give small businesses a break. And we rewrite the tax code for job creators, taking away incentives to send jobs and dollars overseas so we can put more Americans to work here at home. This legislation means higher wages, bigger paychecks, more jobs and faster growth for Pennsylvania,” Meehan said in a Nov. 16 statement.