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Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court
Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court New court records show the sprawling case against the Ephrata man accused of stealing human remains from historic cemeteries has officially been sent to county court. Jonathan Gerlach, 34, waived his preliminary hearing on Wednesday, June 3, on 494 criminal counts tied to what prosecutors have described as one of the largest grave robbery investigations in Pennsylvania history. According to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office, the case has been assigned to Judge Stephanie Klein following the waiver. A status conference is scheduled for Monday, June 29 at 9 a.m. at the Delaware C…
Mom Who Killed Family Stole $660K From Work Before Murder-Suicide: Report Mom Who Killed Family Stole $660K From Work Before Murder-Suicide: Report
Mom Who Killed Family Stole $660K From Work Before Murder-Suicide: Report A New Hampshire mother who police say killed her husband and two children before taking her own life had allegedly stolen more than half a million dollars from her job over the course of two years, according to a new report.  Emily Long, 34, was found dead inside her Madbury home on Aug. 18 alongside her husband, Ryan Long, 48, and their two young children, ages 8 and 6. Police said the children and husband were shot and killed before Emily turned the gun on herself. A toddler in the home was found unharmed. Earlier Report: Mom Who Killed Family Said She Was 'Withering Away' Before …
Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away
Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away The fourth and final detainee who escaped from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in New Jersey last month was captured Thursday, July 17, in Los Angeles, more than 2,700 miles away, the FBI said. Andres Felipe Pineda-Mogollon, 25, a Colombian national, escaped from Delaney Hall in Newark following a riot on June 12, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The FBI did not release further details about Pineda-Mogollon's escape. The three other detainees were identified as: Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes, a Honduran national who entered the U.S. illegally in 2021, was arreste…
Burger Bandit Caught Grilling At NJ Shake Shack, In Uniform After Break-Ins, Police Say Burger Bandit Caught Grilling At NJ Shake Shack, In Uniform After Break-Ins, Police Say
Burger Bandit Caught Grilling At NJ Shake Shack, In Uniform After Break-Ins, Police Say A repeat offender from Newark with an impressive rap sheet broke into a Paramus Shake Shack after hours, grilled food, stole merchandise, and then came back for more days later—this time wearing a Shake Shack shirt and chef’s hat, police in the borough said. Jermaine Campbell, 26, was arrested on Monday, June 30, after a staff member spotted him trying to break into the fast-casual burger joint on Route 17 South around 10:30 p.m., Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The drama began two days earlier, on Saturday, June 28, when the Shake Shack general manager called police to report a …
Weymouth Woman Who Stole $1.2M From Holbrook Glass Company Gets 3 Years In Prison Weymouth Woman Who Stole $1.2M From Holbrook Glass Company Gets 3 Years In Prison
Weymouth Woman Who Stole $1.2M From Holbrook Glass Company Gets 3 Years In Prison A Weymouth woman who stole more than $1.2 million from her employer over two years is heading to jail after pleading guilty to multiple charges of theft and fraud, authorities said.  Ashley Sumner, 39, admitted to embezzling funds while working as an accountant for Allstate Glass in Holbrook. Sumner used her position to make unauthorized credit card charges, wire transfers, and direct deposits to herself, the Norfolk County District Attorney said.  “The defendant was a trusted employee with access to company credit cards who was responsible for the payroll and paying the company’s…
ICE Arrests 11 Iranians As Sleeper Cell Threat 'Never Higher,' Feds Say ICE Arrests 11 Iranians As Sleeper Cell Threat 'Never Higher,' Feds Say
ICE Arrests 11 Iranians As Sleeper Cell Threat 'Never Higher,' Feds Say A sniper. A convicted felon with Hezbollah ties. A U.S. citizen who allegedly threatened to shoot ICE officers. These are just some of the 11 Iranians arrested in a sweeping weekend operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal officials announced. The coordinated enforcement effort, which unfolded across eight states, was part of what DHS officials described as a proactive mission to "get the worst of the worst out" of American communities. “Under Secretary Noem, DHS has been full throttle on identifying and arresting known or suspected terrorists and violent extremists th…
Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped NJ ICE Facility, $10K Reward Offered Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped NJ ICE Facility, $10K Reward Offered
Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped NJ ICE Facility, $10K Reward Offered Federal officials are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of four criminal illegal aliens who escaped from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark on Thursday, June 12, the Department of Homeland Security said. The agency maintained that no widespread unrest occurred at the facility, contradicting various media reports including some saying 50 inmates pushed down a wall after meals were served late.  Officials said Delaney Hall remains “dedicated to providing high-quality services” and maintains 24/7 medical care, visitation, legal access, meals, reli…
Thousands Of Eggs Spill Behind Pennsylvania Tavern, Causing 'Shell-Shocking' Mess Thousands Of Eggs Spill Behind Pennsylvania Tavern, Causing 'Shell-Shocking' Mess
Thousands Of Eggs Spill Behind Pennsylvania Tavern, Causing 'Shell-Shocking' Mess A sticky, yellow disaster unfolded behind a former tavern in Pennsylvania when thousands of eggs tumbled off a truck, officials confirmed on Wednesday, June 5. The egg-splosion happened on Fairview Road, off Prospect Road in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, leaving the lot behind the old Fairview Tavern coated in bright yellow yolk and flattened cartons. Photos posted by HomeGoodies & Coffee, a Columbia Borough café, captured the aftermath of the egg carnage. The shop joked on Facebook, “Wow, so that’s why egg prices are so high,” alongside the image of the gooey wreckage. Ac…
Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports
Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports The suspect who allegedly stole Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse during an Easter weekend outing has been apprehended — and was reportedly in the country illegally. Noem was eating dinner at a restaurant in Washington, DC when an unknown thief snatched her purse, which contained $3,000 in cash, an ID badge, passport, driver's license, and other valuables, according to CNN. This weekend, multiple reports confirmed that a suspect — described as an illegal immigrant — was arrested in connection with the theft.  A second suspect remains at large. NBC News reported that the…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse — containing thousands in cash — was reportedly stolen on Easter Sunday. According to reports, Noem was eating dinner at a DC restaurant when an unknown thief stole her purse, which contained $3,000 in cash, an ID badge, passport, driver's license and other valuable items. The incident was first reported by CNN. "The Secret Service, which provides security for Noem, reviewed security camera footage at the restaurant and saw an unknown white male wearing a medical mask steal her bag and leave the restaurant," a law enforcement source told the …
Father-Son Duo From MD, MA Used VA Housing Authority Card For PA Hotel Stay: PSP Father-Son Duo From MD, MA Used VA Housing Authority Card For PA Hotel Stay: PSP
Father-Son Duo From MD, MA Used VA Housing Authority Card For PA Hotel Stay: PSP A Maryland man used a housing authority's credit card to book an extended hotel stay in Pennsylvania, state police announced. Patrick Rooney, 47, is accused of using a credit card belonging to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to pay for two rooms at the Springhill Suites in Unity Township for a week, Pennsylvania State Police said in a release on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The alleged fraud came just days after Rooney and his son, Thomas Rooney, had an encounter with state troopers, authorities said. Last month, Thomas Rooney, of Massachusetts, was arrested after he was accused …
$40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police $40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police
$40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police Amid the avian flu outbreak, authorities are investigating the theft of "high-value goods" from a Pennsylvania business, State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Approximately 100,000 organic eggs, valued at $40,000, were stolen from a distribution trailer at Pete and Gerry's Organics in Antrim Township, according to PSP Chambersburg. The theft occurred sometime overnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Commerce Avenue facility, troopers detailed in the release. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact PSP Chambersburg at 717-264-5161.
Quadruple Murder: Matthew Locke GUILTY Of Vicious Murder Of Mass. Family: DA Quadruple Murder: Matthew Locke GUILTY Of Vicious Murder Of Mass. Family: DA
Quadruple Murder: Matthew Locke Guilty Of Vicious Murder Of Mass. Family: DA A jury convicted a Massachusetts man of the brutal quadruple murder of his cousin's wife and her three young children at their Worcester County home, prosecutors said. Matthew Locke, 38, formerly of Ware, was found guilty of four counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of Sara Bermudez, 38, Madison Bermudez, 8, James Bermudez, 6, and Michael Bermudez, 2, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Locke, a cousin of Moses Bermudez, committed the March 1, 2018, murders while Moses was out of town in California, authorities said.  The trial lasted four weeks and included…
Medford IT Director Stole From Law School To Fund His Band Sloth Machine: DA Medford IT Director Stole From Law School To Fund His Band Sloth Machine: DA
Medford IT Director Stole From Law School To Fund His Band Sloth Machine: DA A 52-year-old Medford man was arraigned on Wednesday, June 12, after police said he stole more than $65,000 worth of Amazon purchased, many of which were used for his band Sloth Machine.  Gareth Flanagan, of Medford, is charged with three counts of larceny over $1,200, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Flanagan worked as the IT Director for the New England School of Law, where he had access to purchase things on the school's Amazon account below $5,000 without prior approval. The NESL hired an outside auditing firm to investigate some of the purchases made on t…
Postal Employee Who Embezzled $90K Gets 18 Months In Prison, Must Pay Restitution: Feds Postal Employee Who Embezzled $90K Gets 18 Months In Prison, Must Pay Restitution: Feds
Postal Employee Who Embezzled $90K Gets 18 Months In Prison, Must Pay Restitution: Feds A former US Postal Service employee who was convicted of stealing $90,000 will spend the next 18 months behind bars, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 11.  Jamesa Rankins, 27, of Brockton, was found guilty in November of one count of theft of government money and three counts of wire fraud, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. She was ordered to spend 18 months in federal prison and repay the $104,698 she embezzled from the Postal Service.  Rankins worked as a Sales & Service Distribution Associate at the Montello Post office in Brockton for approximately four and a ha…
$1M Fraud: North Attleboro Man Stole Jewels From Employer, Sold Them For Cash $1M Fraud: North Attleboro Man Stole Jewels From Employer, Sold Them For Cash
$1M Fraud: North Attleboro Man Stole Jewels From Employer, Sold Them For Cash The supervisor for a luxury jewelry company has admitted to stealing gold, platinum, and silver from his employer to resell illegally for more than three years, earning him more than $1 million, federal authorities said.  Benjamin Preacher, 54, of North Attleboro, pleaded guilty to one count of interstate transportation of stolen goods and one count of engaging in unlawful monetary transactions on Thursday, June 6, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He will be sentenced on Sept. 18.  Preacher started working as a manufacturing supervisor for a Rhode Island jeweler that sells …