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PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says
PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says A police officer was killed while responding to an emergency call Friday, May 29, after her patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Central Berks Police Officer Kristen Yeager, 42, a married mom of three from Boyertown, was responding with emergency lights and sirens activated when the crash occurred on West Philadelphia Avenue near Manatawny Road in Earl Township, state police said. According to investigators, Yeager's patrol vehicle traveled off the paved portion of the roadway, crossed the grass shoulder, entered a ditch, and struck a tr…
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops A New Jersey man has been federally charged after allegedly biting and kicking ICE officers outside Delaney Hall, where state officials say a small group of protesters also threw fireworks and gas canisters at law enforcement during escalating demonstrations. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday, May 29, that Brendan John Geier was charged following an encounter outside the Newark immigration detention center. "We will not tolerate the vicious attacks on ICE officers we've seen in New Jersey the last few days," he said. "Assault a federal officer, you'll be held accoun…
Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update
Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update A shots-fired incident at a White House checkpoint has left a suspect dead and a bystander wounded, according to reports. Click here for a new, updated story: 21-Year-Old ID'd As Alleged Gunman In Shooting Near White House The White House was briefly placed on lockdown Saturday evening, May 23, after apparent gunshots were heard near the complex, according to authorities. Reporters near the North Lawn heard gunfire just after 6 p.m. Eastern near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, DC, close to the west side of the White House complex and the Eisenhower Executive Of…
‘We Lost A Hero’: Mass State Trooper Killed In Head-On Crash Was Stopping Wrong-Way Driver ‘We Lost A Hero’: Mass State Trooper Killed In Head-On Crash Was Stopping Wrong-Way Driver
‘We Lost A Hero’: Mass State Trooper Killed In Head-On Crash Was Stopping Wrong-Way Driver Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor had just finished a long shift when the call came in just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 6: A Jeep was speeding the wrong way down Route 1 in Lynnfield. The 30-year-old trooper was close to where the SUV was spotted, so he raced to the area to try to stop it. Two minutes later, the Jeep slammed into his patrol cruiser. Hernan Marrero, 50, of Roslindale, who was driving the Jeep, died at the scene. Paramedics rushed Trainor to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "His actions saved lives today," Massachusetts State Police Col. …
WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA
Watch Video: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA A deadly mass shooting during homecoming at one of America’s oldest historically Black colleges has now been tied to a targeted robbery scheme — and newly released court documents include video showing a gunman moments before shots rang out. Four people have been charged in connection with the Oct. 25, 2025, shooting at Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. William Sells, 20, Makaveli Valera, 19, and a 17-year-old boy — all of Wilmington, Delaware — are charged with murder, robbery, conspiracy, and related offenses after investiga…
Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence
Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence The Nashville, TN man who killed an 18-year-old college student from New Jersey in 2023 has been sentenced to prison, and the victim's family is far from pleased with his sentence. Jillian Ludwig, who was raised in Wall and Brick townships, was in critical condition ever since Tuesday, Nov. 7,  2023, when she was struck by a stray bullet fired by 29-year-old Shaquille Taylor,  who was shooting at a car from a public housing complex across the street, Metro Nashville police said. The Belmont University freshman, an avid runner and musician, died less than two days later. …
Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect
Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect A swatting group calling itself Purgatory is believed to be behind more than 10 hoax active shooter reports that triggered lockdowns at universities nationwide — and now, federal prosecutors have filed charges against a suspect tied to the spree, officials announced Thursday, April 30. Villanova At The Center The wave of hoaxes began on Aug. 21 at Villanova University, where families and new students attending orientation Mass were sent scrambling after an alert warned of an “ACTIVE SHOOTER” on campus. Students and parents barricaded doors and hid as heavily armed officers flooded the Main L…
Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit
Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over a story that accused him of abusing alcohol and other forms of misconduct. Patel filed the defamation lawsuit against the media outlet and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick on Monday, April 20. The suit comes three days after The Atlantic published an article that included numerous claims about Patel's "excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences" as leader of the nation's top law enforcement agency. Fitzpatrick interviewed more than two dozen people for her story, including current and former FBI employees, national intelligenc…
Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists
Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists A new warning for travelers is raising concerns about potential risks in a well-known international destination frequented by Americans. US officials said a security alert has just been issued for Tirana, Albania, urging increased vigilance due to possible threats linked to foreign-linked groups. According to the US Embassy in Tirana, groups associated with Iran may seek to target entities connected to the US or Iranian opposition elements in the country. The alert also warns that common public locations could be at risk, including tourist sites, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and ni…
Trump's DOJ Sues Connecticut, New Haven, Says 'Sanctuary' Policies Put Communities At Risk Trump's DOJ Sues Connecticut, New Haven, Says 'Sanctuary' Policies Put Communities At Risk
Trump's DOJ Sues Connecticut, New Haven, Says 'Sanctuary' Policies Put Communities At Risk The federal government has filed a lawsuit against Connecticut and the city of New Haven over the protection of undocumented migrants, following President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.  The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday, April 13,  directly naming Gov. Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. At the center of the case is Connecticut’s Trust Act and similar local sanctuary policies, which limit local police's cooperation with immigration officers. The Justice Department said the policies have allowed "countless criminals…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now pleaded guilty, federal authorities announced on Monday, April 13. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity, authorities said. The case stems from a series of pos…
Police Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of 21-Year-Old CT Man After State Investigation Police Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of 21-Year-Old CT Man After State Investigation
Police Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of 21-Year-Old CT Man After State Investigation Hartford police were justified in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man seen carrying guns on social media last month, according to a state investigation.  The Connecticut Office of Inspector General released its findings Thursday, April 2, of the March 6 shooting of William Bowen. Investigators said officers acted within the law during a fast-moving, fluid, and dangerous situation. Related: Click here to read the full Office of Inspector General Report Police first spotted Bowen on Instagram Live, where he was walking around the city with what appeared to be two firearms.  Th…
Good Samaritan Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight Aboard Wallingford Bus: Police Good Samaritan Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight Aboard Wallingford Bus: Police
Good Samaritan Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight Aboard Wallingford Bus: Police A violent altercation on a public bus near a busy Wallingford shopping corridor left one person injured and riders shaken, police said. Timothy Scott, 56, of Meriden, was identified as the suspect in the Saturday, March 28, incident in the area of North Colony Road and Old North Colony Road in Wallingford, police said.  Officers were called after reports of a stabbing and a possible gun on a CT Transit bus. When police arrived, they found the suspect had already run off toward the Home Depot on North Colony Road. Investigators said a dispute broke out on the bus between the suspect an…
CT Teen, 17, ‘Caught In Crossfire’ Dies After Shooting Near PeoplesBank Arena CT Teen, 17, ‘Caught In Crossfire’ Dies After Shooting Near PeoplesBank Arena
CT Teen, 17, ‘Caught In Crossfire’ Dies After Shooting Near PeoplesBank Arena A 17-year-old Connecticut teen has died after being shot near PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford earlier this week, authorities said.  Camden Siegal, of West Hartford, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, two days after the early morning shooting on Sunday, police said. He had been in critical condition at an area hospital since the shooting.  The shooting happened around 1:50 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of Ann Uccello Street. Patrol officers were already in the area when they heard the gunfire. Family members told WSFB that Siegal, who attended William H. Hall High School in West Hartfo…
CT Teen ‘Caught In The Crossfire’ In Downtown Hartford Shooting Near Arena CT Teen ‘Caught In The Crossfire’ In Downtown Hartford Shooting Near Arena
CT Teen ‘Caught In The Crossfire’ In Downtown Hartford Shooting Near Arena A 17-year-old Connecticut student was gravely injured when gunfire broke out over the weekend, even though they were not the target of the shooting.  The shooting happened around 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, in the 100 block of Ann Uccello Street, in West Hartford, near PeoplesBank Arena, police said. Police, who were patrolling the area, heard the shots and rushed to the scene to find the wounded teen. Paramedics rushed them to an area hospital, where they remained on Monday in critical condition.  West Hartford Public Schools Superintendent Paul Vicinus told families the 17-year-…
Second Man Arrested In CT Bar Shooting That Hurt Two Bystanders Second Man Arrested In CT Bar Shooting That Hurt Two Bystanders
Second Man Arrested In CT Bar Shooting That Hurt Two Bystanders A second man has been arrested in a shooting outside a Norwich bar that left two people hurt, authorities said.  Jerrod Steele, 37, of Norwich, now faces multiple felony charges after he was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 3. He's accused of being involved in a shooting in the parking lot of Pistol Pete’s Bar & Grill on Stonington Road on Sept. 20, Norwich Police Sgt. Kenneth Wright said. Investigators said Steele fired a gun and wounded two bystanders.  The victims had nothing to do with the incident, police said. Both were taken to Backus Hospital with non-life-threaten…
Former Journalism Intern Charged After Pepper-Spraying Conservative Influencer On SEPTA (VIDEO) Former Journalism Intern Charged After Pepper-Spraying Conservative Influencer On SEPTA (VIDEO)
Former Journalism Intern Charged After Pepper-Spraying Conservative Influencer On SEPTA (Video) A confrontation aboard a SEPTA bus that ignited a national political firestorm and drew commentary from billionaire Elon Musk has now resulted in criminal charges, Pennsylvania officials announced on Thursday, Jan. 29. Paulina Reyes, 22, a former WHYY journalism intern, was charged after allegedly punching and pepper-spraying conservative influencer Frank Scales during a heated argument on a SEPTA bus in South Philadelphia Monday, Jan. 19, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The incident unfolded while the bus was traveling through the 2300 block of Carpenter Street, w…
Trump Admin. Subpoenas Walz, MN Leaders As ICE Killing Sparks National Backlash Trump Admin. Subpoenas Walz, MN Leaders As ICE Killing Sparks National Backlash
Trump Admin. Subpoenas Walz, MN Leaders As ICE Killing Sparks National Backlash The Trump administration has subpoenaed several Democratic leaders in Minnesota, including Gov. Tim Walz, nearly two weeks after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent killed a US citizen, sparking nationwide outrage. The Justice Department issued the subpoenas on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, NBC News reported. Subpoenas were also sent to the office of St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and two Minnesota counties. The DOJ is investigating whether state and local officials have blocked the Trump administrat…
Connecticut Man Targeted Trooper In Deadly Delaware DMV Ambush, Police Say Connecticut Man Targeted Trooper In Deadly Delaware DMV Ambush, Police Say
Connecticut Man Targeted Trooper In Deadly Delaware DMV Ambush, Police Say A Connecticut man carried out a deliberate and targeted attack on law enforcement when a trooper was fatally shot inside a Delaware DMV last month, according to a final investigative update from the Delaware State Police Friday, Jan. 16. Cpl./1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook was killed on Dec. 23, 2025, inside the Karen L. Johnson Division of Motor Vehicles facility at 2230 Hessler Boulevard in New Castle, police said. Agreed, here’s a prime example: It’s literally been scrubbed from any news cycle, This piece of garbage executed White Delaware State Trooper Ty Snook, his name is Rahman Ros…
Planet Fitness Employee Rapes 95-Year-Old, Assaults 3 Others During Break-Ins: Court Docs Planet Fitness Employee Rapes 95-Year-Old, Assaults 3 Others During Break-Ins: Court Docs
Planet Fitness Employee Rapes 95-Year-Old, Assaults 3 Others During Break-Ins: Court Docs A Planet Fitness employee is accused of terrorizing women during a series of overnight break-ins — including allegedly raping a 95-year-old woman inside her home, prosecutors announced on Thursday, Jan. 15. John Vernon Gray, 22, of Telford, was arrested after investigators linked him to four nighttime burglaries and sexual assaults involving women ranging in age from 46 to more than 90, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Towamencin Township Police. Authorities said two incidents happened on May 10, followed by two more on Nov. 8 — all during the early morn…
Suspect ID'd After 6, Including Girl, Killed Across 3 Towns In Worst 2026 Mass Shooting: Update Suspect ID'd After 6, Including Girl, Killed Across 3 Towns In Worst 2026 Mass Shooting: Update
Suspect ID'd After 6, Including Girl, Killed Across 3 Towns In Worst 2026 Mass Shooting: Update A suspect who allegedly killed six people, including a 7-year-old girl, during a violent rampage in three communities in Mississippi, near the Alabama border, has been identified in the worst US mass shooting of 2026. The shootings unfolded on Friday, Jan. 9, in Clay County and the city of West Point, according to CBS News. Law enforcement officials said the suspect targeted multiple locations, but details about a motive have not yet been released. Authorities have not identified the victims or released their ages. The gunman, now ID'd as 24-year-old Daricka Moore, is accused of shooting hi…
Body Discovered At Disney World After String Of Deaths Late Last Year Body Discovered At Disney World After String Of Deaths Late Last Year
Body Discovered At Disney World After String Of Deaths Late Last Year A man was found dead in the Orange Garage at Disney Springs, the latest in a string of tragedies that have cast a shadow over Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, over the last several months. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, and discovered the deceased individual, with the incident being investigated as a possible suicide. No foul play is suspected, and the man’s identity has not been released, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office reported by Inside the Magic. The discovery comes just weeks after a series of fi…
Police Investigating 'Incident' In Willimantic, Ask Public To Stay Away Police Investigating 'Incident' In Willimantic, Ask Public To Stay Away
Police Investigating 'Incident' In Willimantic, Ask Public To Stay Away Police in Willimantic are asking residents to avoid the Church Street area on Monday morning, Dec. 22.  The Willimantic Police Department said in a Facebook post that they were investigating an "incident" in the area.  "At this time, the situation appears to be isolated, and there is no danger to the public," police said in the post. "Officers remain in the area as they continue their work." Since this is an active investigation, police could not release any further details at this time.  Check back with Daily Voice for updates on this story.
Harvard Professor Who Fired Air Rifle Outside Synagogue Leaves US After ICE Arrest: Feds Harvard Professor Who Fired Air Rifle Outside Synagogue Leaves US After ICE Arrest: Feds
Harvard Professor Who Fired Air Rifle Outside Synagogue Leaves US After ICE Arrest: Feds A visiting Harvard Law School professor who admitted to firing an air rifle outside a Massachusetts synagogue has agreed to leave the United States after his arrest, federal authorities said. Carlos Portugal Gouvêa, 43, of Brazil, pleaded guilty to illegally firing the gun outside Temple Beth Zion in Brookline on Oct. 2 during Yom Kippur. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said he told them he was “hunting rats” near the house of worship. Gouvêa's temporary J-1 non-immigrant visa was revoked soon after the shooting. He chose to leave the country voluntarily rather than be de…
Virginia Man Spent A Year Quietly Buying Parts For RNC, DNC Pipe Bombs In DC: Feds Virginia Man Spent A Year Quietly Buying Parts For RNC, DNC Pipe Bombs In DC: Feds
Virginia Man Spent A Year Quietly Buying Parts For RNC, DNC Pipe Bombs In DC: Feds A Woodbridge man is accused of quietly stockpiling bomb parts for more than a year before federal agents say he planted two pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC in DC on the eve of Jan. 6 — then slipped back into Virginia like nothing happened. Brian J. Cole Jr., 30, was taken into custody Thursday, Dec. 4, after investigators say they finally connected the dots they had been chasing since 2021.  Cole is charged with transporting an explosive in interstate commerce with intent to kill, injure, or intimidate, and with attempted malicious destruction using fire and explosive materials, aut…
Officer Placed On Leave After Video Of Arrest In Park Sparks Investigation In Westchester Officer Placed On Leave After Video Of Arrest In Park Sparks Investigation In Westchester
Officer Placed On Leave After Video Of Arrest In Park Sparks Investigation In Westchester A cellphone video showing part of an arrest at a public park in Westchester County has prompted multiple investigations and led to a city police officer being placed on administrative leave, officials announced.  According to a statement from the City of Peekskill on Thursday, Dec. 4, officers responded Wednesday afternoon to a complaint involving an individual at the gazebo in Riverfront Green Park.  During that interaction, an arrest occurred — and a portion of it was recorded and circulated on social media, raising immediate public concern.  The video, which can be viewed…
Reported ID Emerges In FBI’s Years-Long Pipe Bomb Probe Outside RNC, DNC Headquarters In DC Reported ID Emerges In FBI’s Years-Long Pipe Bomb Probe Outside RNC, DNC Headquarters In DC
Reported ID Emerges In FBI’s Years-Long Pipe Bomb Probe Outside RNC, DNC Headquarters In DC After five years, a Virginia man has reportedly been identified and arrested for a would-be bombing attempt after devices were placed at the Democratic National Committee HQ the day before the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. According to multiple reports, Brian Cole has been taken into custody for allegedly placing pipe bombs near the headquarters of the RNC and DNC in DC.  The arrest was made on Thursday, Dec. 4, though details were not immediately released by investigators. MS Now reported that Cole has been linked to statements in support of anarchist ideology, citing tw…
CT Man Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Hours-Long Standoff: Police CT Man Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Hours-Long Standoff: Police
CT Man Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Hours-Long Standoff: Police Update: Police have identified the man who died in the standoff. Officers also found explosives and a decomposing body inside the home. Click here for the updated story.  Police in Connecticut continue to investigate a standoff with officers that left one man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Stamford police responded to a home on Oaklawn Avenue on Tuesday, where a lengthy standoff began. Authorities have not released why they were called to the house. As officers approached the home, the man inside began firing at their vehicle and later “exchanged gunfire” with officers, aut…
Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’ Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’
Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’ President Donald Trump and his administration have grand ambitions for Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday plans to "rebuild" the airport, which they say was designed poorly during a Cabinet meeting on Dec. 2, repeatedly calling the transportation hub "bad."  "We're going to rebuild Dulles Airport, because it's not a good airport... It should be a great airport... but it is not a good airport... it's a terrible airport," Trump said. "It was incorrectly designed, but it has a beautiful building designed by Eero Sa…
CT Man Among 2 Killed In Fight Between Brothers In NY Cabin, State Police Say (UPDATE) CT Man Among 2 Killed In Fight Between Brothers In NY Cabin, State Police Say (UPDATE)
CT Man Among 2 Killed In Fight Between Brothers In NY Cabin, State Police Say (Update) A violent fight inside an Upstate New York hunting cabin ended with two brothers shot dead and a third brother charged, state police announced on Monday, Nov. 24. Troopers out of SP Amity were called to a disturbance on Botsford Hollow Road in the town of Allen at approximately 10:06 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2024, according to the updated release. Investigators said three brothers were staying at a hunting cabin when a physical altercation erupted. One of the brothers called 911 during the fight. During the disturbance, Scot D. Thompson, 65, of Englewood, FL, shot and killed Mark B. Thomps…
Body Found At CT Park: What We Know Body Found At CT Park: What We Know
Body Found At CT Park: What We Know Authorities say they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of someone found dead in a Connecticut park. Norwich police were called to Uncas Leap Heritage Park on Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, after someone spotted an unresponsive person inside the Yantic Street park. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities will not release the individual's identity until they notify their family.  Police said there were no signs of foul play. Norwich police said there is no danger to the public, and the park remains open.  Invest…