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Ely Diaz-Jimenez turns himself in to Hatboro police on firearm and falsification charges

Hatboro Police arrested 48-year-old Ely Diaz-Jimenez on Sept. 22, 2026 after an investigation found he provided false information while attempting to purchase a firearm; a preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 15, 2026.

Published Sep 25, 2026, 2:04 PM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

Ely Diaz-Jimenez, 48, turned himself in to the Hatboro Police Department on September 22, 2026 on a warrant issued August 27, 2026 by MDJ Stephens (docket MJ-38122-CR-0000148-2026, reference ID 2026-05254). Hatboro PD alleges an investigation beginning June 29, 2026, following information from the Pennsylvania State Police, showed Diaz-Jimenez provided false information while attempting to purchase a firearm. He faces one count of 6111(G)(4)(II) — sale or transfer of firearms (F3) — and one count of 4904(B) — unsworn falsification to authorities (M3); a preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026.