Crime & Safety

District Attorney Gives Lansdale Detective Commendation

Detective Steve Owens recognized by District Attorney Risa Freeman for his work investigating child-sex offender

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office handed out commendations to several law enforcement members, including a Lansdale detective on Thursday.

District Attorney Risa Freeman recognized Lansdale Detective Steve Owens for his work investigating and arresting an alleged child-sex offender.

LaFonsa Perry of Lansdale pleaded guilty last year to raping an 11-year-old girl he met on Facebook according to The Times Herald.

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