Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police
Dog Killed In EHT Fire: Police A dog was killed in a fire in Egg Harbor Township Thursday, June 4, authorities said. At 2:31 p.m., officers responded to the home at 102 Millstone Court and observed flames and smoke coming from the roof, Egg Harbor Township police said. While the homeowners were able to evacuate, the dog, Rocky, was unable to be rescued before the flames became too intense, police said. Multiple fire departments assisted with fighting the blaze, which was extinguished after an hour, police said. A GoFundMe has been set up for the Palankers to assist them with getting back on their feet.  The cause …
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships' The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes
Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes Two Lancaster County nursing home workers accused of physically and verbally abusing dementia patients will have their cases move forward after waiving their preliminary hearings, prosecutors announced on Thursday, June 4. Antoine J. McLeod, 53, of Lower Windsor Township, and Kiara Marie Elvir, 30, of Lancaster, waived their preliminary hearings before Judge Brian Chudzik on Tuesday, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Elvir is charged with Abuse of a Care-Dependent Person following an incident involving a dementia patient at Magnolias of Lancaster on Rohrerstown R…
Truck Too Tall For Garage, Fire Systems Down For Years At Baltimore DOT Site: OIG Truck Too Tall For Garage, Fire Systems Down For Years At Baltimore DOT Site: OIG
Truck Too Tall For Garage, Fire Systems Down For Years At Baltimore DOT Site: OIG A Baltimore city building where workers handle street signs, road markings, and special events work remains under a mandatory fire watch nearly two years after inspectors found its fire alarm and sprinkler systems were not working, according to a new report. The Office of the Inspector General launched the investigation after receiving a complaint about conditions at a Baltimore Department of Transportation maintenance facility. When OIG investigators visited the facility in February, they found a fire-watch notice posted on the front door warning that the building's sprinkler and fire alar…
Illegal Ghost Guns, Loaded Rifles Found In Huntington Station Home: Suffolk DA Illegal Ghost Guns, Loaded Rifles Found In Huntington Station Home: Suffolk DA
Illegal Ghost Guns, Loaded Rifles Found In Huntington Station Home: Suffolk DA A Long Island man is accused of stockpiling illegal firearms, including ghost guns and loaded rifles, authorities announced on Friday, June 5. Matthew Hibner, 36, of Huntington Station, was indicted after investigators allegedly found multiple illegal weapons and firearm-building materials inside his home during a search on May 14, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. Authorities recovered four loaded rifles, a Tramps Terror revolver, and two illegal ammunition magazines, prosecutors said. Investigators also seized gun tools, pistol kits with assembly instructions, un…
‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ ‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ
‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ A third man has admitted his role in a disturbing online network dedicated to creating and distributing videos showing the torture and sexual abuse of baby monkeys, federal authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Hugh T. Campbell of Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court in Cincinnati to conspiring to create and distribute so-called "animal crush" videos, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Campbell participated in online groups dedicated to creating and sharing videos depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse involving monkeys, investigators said. According to court do…
Teen Killed After Subaru Slams Utility Pole, Rolls Onto Bay Shore Property Teen Killed After Subaru Slams Utility Pole, Rolls Onto Bay Shore Property
Teen Killed After Subaru Slams Utility Pole, Rolls Onto Bay Shore Property A 19-year-old man was killed when his vehicle struck a utility pole and rolled onto a commercial property on Long Island, police announced on Friday, June 5. Owen McKeown, of Bay Shore, was driving a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek eastbound on Orinoco Drive when the crash happened at approximately 4:05 a.m. Thursday, June 5, according to the Suffolk County Police. Investigators said the Subaru struck a utility pole before rolling onto the property at 655 Orinoco Drive. McKeown was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance, police said. The vehicle was…
Fatal E-Bike Crash In Alburtis Claims 71-Year-Old Rider Fatal E-Bike Crash In Alburtis Claims 71-Year-Old Rider
Fatal E-Bike Crash In Alburtis Claims 71-Year-Old Rider A 71-year-old man has died after an e-bike crash in Pennsylvania, the authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Phillip M. Park, of Alburtis, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest at 7:58 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. An autopsy completed on Wednesday, June 3, determined Park died from complications of blunt force injuries sustained in an e-bike accident. His death was ruled accidental, the coroner's office said. Investigators said Park was operating an e-bike when he suffered an unwitnessed fall. The crash happened in t…
34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In Berks County Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom 34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In Berks County Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom
34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In Berks County Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom A woman whose remains were discovered in a Pennsylvania farm field more than three decades ago has finally been identified, bringing long-awaited answers to a family that never stopped searching, officials announced on Thursday, June 4. Nuria C. Rodriguez, of Bronx, New York, was positively identified on April 14 through forensic genetic genealogy after spending 34 years known only as "Christman Jane Doe," according to the Berks County Coroner's Office. The case began on June 3, 1992, when a farmer discovered a human skull in freshly turned soil along Christman Road in Windsor Township. A …
Private Jet Boss In Annapolis Blew $15M On Yachts, Jewelry Instead Of Planes, Feds Say Private Jet Boss In Annapolis Blew $15M On Yachts, Jewelry Instead Of Planes, Feds Say
Private Jet Boss In Annapolis Blew $15M On Yachts, Jewelry Instead Of Planes, Feds Say A Maryland businessman who convinced customers to hand over $15 million to help buy private jets instead spent the money on yachts, jewelry, luxury living, and other personal expenses, federal prosecutors said. Now he's been convicted. Patrick Britton-Harr, 43, of Annapolis, was found guilty by a federal jury of six counts of wire fraud after prosecutors said he used his private aviation company to sell wealthy customers on a dream that never got off the ground. Britton-Harr owned and operated AeroVanti, a private air club that promised members access to private jets. According to evidenc…
Dealer Linked To 2 Fentanyl Deaths In Port Chester Arrested, Feds Say Dealer Linked To 2 Fentanyl Deaths In Port Chester Arrested, Feds Say
Dealer Linked To 2 Fentanyl Deaths In Port Chester Arrested, Feds Say A Bronx man accused of distributing fentanyl that caused the deaths of two Westchester County, NY residents and a third victim in Connecticut has been arrested on federal drug-trafficking charges, prosecutors announced.  Elvin Vila, 50, of the Bronx, was arrested on Thursday, June 4, and charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and three counts of distribution of narcotics resulting in death, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.   Federal prosecutors allege Vila led a drug-trafficking operation between 2023 and…
Hundreds Of Rats, Dead Rodents Found In Condemned Steelton Home: Affidavit Hundreds Of Rats, Dead Rodents Found In Condemned Steelton Home: Affidavit
Hundreds Of Rats, Dead Rodents Found In Condemned Steelton Home: Affidavit A condemned Pennsylvania home packed with hundreds of rats, dead rodents stored in a freezer, and ammonia-filled air has led to criminal charges against two residents, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, June 4. Thomas Paul Busch II, 37, and Jennifer Marie Busch, 43, were charged after Steelton police and animal cruelty investigators found what authorities described as dangerous and inhumane living conditions inside a condemned home on the 40 block of South Harrisburg Street, according to criminal complaints and affidavits. The pair are each charged with Felo…