Regional Roundup: SADD Discontinues Simulated Accident After Student's Death

Catch up on news from nearby towns and click on the headline to read the entire article.

: Several weeks ago, Truman High School student Edward Brodecki died in an auto accident just blocks from the high school, which is causing SADD to change this year's pre-prom program. Yearly, the seniors are involved in a simulated auto crash complete with emergency response teams, ambulances, helicopter medi-vac, and the jaws of life—even the grim reaper dressed in black with the trademark sickle makes an appearance. But given the circumstances, the group's director thinks it is too soon to subject the students to the sight of a serious accident. Learn about the alternate program that will take place on Levittown Patch.

: The investigation of Tyrone Newman's death at Bucks Landing Apartments last year has come to a close with Monday's sentencing of Laurie "Turtle" Wint and John Briggs. Wint, 33, pleaded guilty to third degree murder and will serve 12 and a half to 25 years, and John Briggs pleaded no contest to conspiracy to commit voluntary manslaugher, earning a seven to 14 year trip to state prison. Learn more about the sentencing on Warminster Patch.

: “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and “The Celebrity Apprentice” star Teresa Giudice will be visiting Parx Casino on Friday, May 11, for a "Fabulicious" treat. The homegrown Italian chef extraordinaire will give a demonstration and meet with fans. Get more details on Bensalem Patch.

: Among the crimes documented in this week's Upper Southampton police blotter was an attempted burglary. A resident arrived home to a house on the 600 block of Belmont Road and saw two people wearing dark hoodies running from the living room to the back door. Prescription medications, several liquor bottles, a .25 caliber handgun and an undetermined amount of cash was stolen from the home. Learn more about this crime and others on Upper Southampton Patch.

: Montgomery County Commissioners Josh Shapiro and Leslie Richards honed their marksmanship at Montgomery County Safety Training Campus with DA Risa Ferman. They had the opportunity to fire handguns and a Thompson submachine gun. Watch the video on Lower Moreland Patch.

: The Neshaminy School Board and Neshaminy Federation of Teachers received the state-appointed arbitrator's findings and the school board has now released the details of that report to the public. Get the details from the report on Lower Southampton Patch.

: As the Hatboro-Horsham school district officials considers furloughs, a reduction in staff through attrition and creative class scheduling to scale back the need for staff, reducing the number of graduation credits is something officials are also considering as an added cost-cutting measure. Get the full story on Hatboro-Horsham.

: Newtown Arts Company will hold auditions for “The Music Man,” Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Newtown Theatre. The director is seeking 20 to 30 actors and is casting all roles. Get all the details on Newtown Patch.