Yeadon Borough Offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19.
There will be a modified trash and recycling schedule this week as follows:
Yeadon Borough Chief of Police Henry J. Giammarco, Jr. was recently sworn in as Sergeant at Arms of the Delaware County Police Chiefs Association during the organization’s annual banquet, held Friday, January 9th at the Springfield Country Club.
New officers for the Police Chiefs Association were sworn in by Honorable Judge Linda Cartisano.
The Yeadon Borough Police Department, in collaboration with the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID), announces the arrest of Jonathan Christian Gerlach following a comprehensive joint investigation into multiple grave burglaries at Mount Moriah Cemetery located in Yeadon Borough.
Press Releases – January 9, 2026:
Jonathan Gerlach Arrest – News Release (PDF)
Mount Moriah Cemetary Family Notifications (PDF)
Through an intensive and ongoing investigation, supported by multiple law enforcement partners, Mr. Gerlach was taken into custody and charged in connection with these crimes. Bail has been set at $1 million cash.
The charges filed include the following counts:
These charges include, but are not limited to, burglary, criminal trespass, abuse of corpse, theft, and desecration of venerated objects.
This investigation remains active and ongoing, as multiple locations are currently being searched for additional human remains. As with all criminal matters, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Detective Leah Cesanek and the entire Yeadon Borough Police Department for their tireless and dedicated efforts throughout this investigation. I also wish to thank Detective Christopher Karr of the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, along with District Attorney Tanner Rouse and the entire CID team for their unwavering support.
Additional thanks are extended to our law enforcement and investigative partners, including the Philadelphia Police Department, District Attorney Heather Adams of Lancaster County, Chief McKim of the Ephrata Police Department and his investigative unit, the Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office.
This collaboration among multiple agencies underscores the importance of unified efforts in the pursuit of justice.
This was a horrific crime, and we are deeply grateful for the cooperation and support provided by the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery, who have assisted from the very beginning of this investigation.
Media inquiries may be directed to:
The Yeadon Police Department is currently working in conjunction with the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office on a horrific and ongoing investigation involving Mount Moriah Cemetery, located in Yeadon and Philadelphia.
If you have a family member who was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery and was interred in a MAUSOLEUM OR UNDERGROUND BURIAL VAULT, you are asked to contact the Yeadon Police Department.
Please direct all correspondence via email to:
Henry Giammarco
Chief of Police, Yeadon Police Department
HGiammarco@yeadonpd.org
At this time, the Yeadon Police Department is in the process of contacting families believed to be affected by this heinous crime, specifically those with loved ones buried in mausoleums or underground burial vaults.
PA House Speaker Joanna E. Mcclinton and State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams, in partnership with Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Delaware County Public Defender Association, invite you to participate in a
MLK Day of Service – Monday, January 19th, 10 AM – 1 PM
Darby Borough Council Building • 1020 Ridge Avenue • Darby, Pa 19023
Have past offenses holding you back? Join us for a day of legal assistance. Our team is here to help you navigate the expungement process. Clear your record and take the first step towards a brighter future. Don’t miss this opportunity to move forward with confidence. See you there!
Yeadon Borough Council will hold its 2026 Reorganization Meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The Swearing-In Ceremony will take place prior to the meeting at 6:00 PM.
The meeting takes place in the Borough Hall auditorium. The public is invited to attend.
Jan 5, 2026 06:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Yeadon Borough Council Reorganization
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
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BOROUGH OF YEADON
DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BOROUGH COUNCIL REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 5, 2026 7:00 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER (THE HONORABLE ROHAN K. HEPKINS, MAYOR)
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
5. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT(UPON COMPLETION THE MAYOR TURNS THE GAVEL OVER TO THE PRESIDENT)
6. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEM TO PRESIDE IN THE ABSENCE OF BOTH THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
7. APPOINTMENT OF VACANCY BOARD CHAIR
8. OTHER APPOINTMENTS
a. Borough Solicitor
b. Borough Manager
c. Borough Right to Know Officer/Secretary
d. Borough Engineer
e. Finance Director
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
We want to offer our sincere apologies for the inconvenience, but due to an unexpected error on the part of our trash vendor, today’s scheduled trash collection will not take place. We understand how disruptive changes like this can feel, and we appreciate your patience as we work to make sure service gets back on track.
Please pull your trash receptacles back from the curb as soon as possible.
Collection will resume on Friday, January 2.
Thank you for your understanding and for working with us as we correct this issue. We remain committed to keeping services reliable and our community running smoothly.
TRASH COLLECTION – WEEK OF DECEMBER 29-JANUARY 2
Borough Hall Hours:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
On Monday, December 29th, Yeadon Public Library hosted this year’s Kwanzaa program. The event was organized by the Yeadon Borough Recreation Department and the Yeadon Public Library.
Click any of the images below to launch the photo gallery:
A virtual Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 9:30 am.
The meeting will be open to public participation via Zoom. If you wish to participate, please complete the form below. You will be emailed a link at the time of the meeting.
Watch the virtual presentation of Yeadon’s 2026 Borough Budget:
This presentation is also available for download as a Powerpoint file: