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Hatboro Today
By the People, for the People
Stabbing At Gym, Teen Struck In Hit-And-Run Incidents Rock Eastern Montgomery County
A Planet Fitness employee was stabbed, and a teen bicyclist was struck by a hit-and-run driver in separate incidents last week.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:21am
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Police in eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania are investigating two separate violent incidents that occurred last week - a stabbing at a Planet Fitness gym in Wyncote and a hit-and-run crash involving a teenage bicyclist in Hatboro. The suspect in the gym stabbing has been arrested, while the driver who struck the teen in Hatboro remains at large.
Why it matters
These incidents have shaken the local community and raised concerns about public safety, especially for vulnerable populations like teenagers and gym-goers. The hit-and-run crash also highlights the ongoing issue of drivers fleeing the scene of accidents, which can make investigations more difficult and leave victims without recourse.
The details
In the first incident, a man was stabbed multiple times at a Planet Fitness gym in Wyncote, Cheltenham Township on Thursday afternoon. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the attack. In the second incident, a teenager riding a bicycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of S. York Road and School Road in Hatboro on March 30. The driver fled the scene, and police are still searching for the vehicle and its operator.
- The Planet Fitness stabbing occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
- The Hatboro hit-and-run crash took place on March 30, 2026.
The players
Planet Fitness
A national gym chain with a location in Wyncote, Cheltenham Township where the stabbing incident took place.
Hatboro Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run crash involving a teenage bicyclist.
What they’re saying
“Our police department's mission is public safety, not civil immigration enforcement.”
— Jenkintown Borough Officials
What’s next
Hatboro police are continuing to search for the vehicle and driver involved in the hit-and-run crash, and are asking the public for any information that could help identify the suspect.
The takeaway
These violent incidents in eastern Montgomery County have shaken the local community and raised concerns about public safety, especially for vulnerable populations. The hit-and-run crash highlights the ongoing issue of drivers fleeing the scene, which can make investigations more difficult and leave victims without recourse.
