Tag: Delaware County

Decongestant Sprays Linked to Rare Birth Defects.

Researchers from Harvard University, the National University of Singapore, and Boston University conducted a recent study of infants with and without birth defects. The study determined that pregnant women that use nasal sprays during the first twelve (12) weeks of their pregnancy increase the risk of rare birth defects.  The study found a possible link between […]

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NEW LAW MAKES ALL SYNTHETIC DRUGS ILLEGAL IN PENNSYLVANIA

A recent law, that went into effect on July 3, 2013, has made all synthetic drugs illegal throughout Pennsylvania, including Delaware County. Prior to the enactment of the law, manufacturers of the synthetic drugs were able to stay in ahead of the law by changing the chemical compound of the synthetic drug, and therefore making the drug legal. However, […]

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DUI Checkpoints on Memorial Day Weekend

Last year the Delaware County DUI Taskforce was very active with sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols throughout the 2012 holiday weekend. It is likely that drivers in Radnor, Newtown Square, Havertown, Marple, Broomall and the entirety of Delaware County can expect a similar show of police presence this coming Memorial Day weekend. Each month there […]

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