Carjacking, Kidnapping, Rape: Multi-State Crime Spree Stretched Into PA, Feds Say Carjacking, Kidnapping, Rape: Multi-State Crime Spree Stretched Into PA, Feds Say
Carjacking, Kidnapping, Rape: Multi-State Crime Spree Stretched Into PA, Feds Say Four Delaware men are accused in a crime spree that stretched into Pennsylvania and allegedly included car theft, kidnapping, gunpoint robbery, and rape.  Twenty-four-year-old Tonnaire McNair-Matthews, 23-year-old David Hinson, 21-year-old Michael Caldwell, and 20-year-old Mahkiya Powell were each named in a July 13 indictment unsealed in a US District Court in Delaware this week, said the US Attorney's Office.  The spree, federal authorities say, took place on April 14 and began in Delaware. Investigators claim the four suspects were riding around in a stolen …
Man Returned $300K Of Items To Home Depots That He Never Paid For, Including MD Stores: Feds Man Returned $300K Of Items To Home Depots That He Never Paid For, Including MD Stores: Feds
Man Returned $300K Of Items To Home Depots That He Never Paid For, Including MD Stores: Feds A Connecticut man is accused of ripping off nearly $300,000 from more than two dozen Home Depot stores across eight states, including Maryland, authorities said.  Henrique Costa-Mota, age 26, of West Hartford, is charged with conspiracy and wire fraud in the scheme that he allegedly ran from June 2021 until February 202, the US Attorney for Rhode Island said.  Costa-Mota is accused of going to Home Depot locations across the Northeast dressed as a contractor. He would walk in empty-handed, take several doors from the back of the store, and then "return" them to a customer service …
Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead
Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead A severe weather watch was issued by the National Weather Service across much of the region Thursday, July 27. As temps hovered around 95 degrees, thunderstorms were taking aim across parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. Thunderstorms were expected in the afternoon, with showers likely in the evening and overnight. Temps were expected to surge through Saturday, July 29. Temps are expected to surge on Friday.AccuWeather Heat map AccuWeatherAccuWeather Friday, July 28 will be sunny with a high near 95, but could feel as hot as 103, the NWS says. Saturday will h…
Missing VA Teens' Car Found In MD Missing VA Teens' Car Found In MD
Missing VA Teens' Car Found In MD A search has been launched for a pair of Virginia teens missing since Monday, July 17. Hannah Posey, of Manassas, and Jacob Sookdeo, of Alexandria, both 15, are believed to be together, police in Manassas Park said. The vehicle they were traveling in was found in Anne Arundel County, MD on Friday, July 21. Hannah is wearing a ring, and bracelets, and carrying a teal/gray backpack. She has a scar on the top of her nose between her eyes.  Police believe the two may be in Maryland or Pennsylvania. If you have any information on their whereabouts, contact the Manassas Park Police Departm…
Disappearing PA Truck Driver Missing For Month After Abandoned Tractor-Trailer Found In MD Disappearing PA Truck Driver Missing For Month After Abandoned Tractor-Trailer Found In MD
Disappearing PA Truck Driver Missing For Month After Abandoned Tractor-Trailer Found In MD Concerns are mounting for a beloved truck driver from Pennsylvania who has not been seen in a month after vanishing in Maryland. Jason Marcus Pearson, 42, was reported missing by friends and family on Tuesday, June 13, and a renewed call to track him down was issued a month later by the Black and Missing Foundation, which released new information about his unexpected disappearance in Cecil County.  The Scranton native was last seen shortly before midnight on June 13 near the Smithfield Food Distribution Center in the 2800 block of Principio Parkway in North East.  His tractor-tra…
July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast
July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast Another round of severe thunderstorms could spoil the Fourth of July for revelers along the East Coast, meteorologists warn. Nearly all of New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and the southeastern-most parts of Pennsylvania are at risk for flooding downpours, lightning strikes, 55 mph winds and even hail in the mid-to-late afternoon, meteorologists at AccuWeather and the National Weather Service warn. The greatest risk to those spending time outside on July 4th is lightning strikes, AccuWeather says. "As a general rule, experts say if distant thunder can be heard, there is a risk of a lightning…
Multiple Sheetz Thefts On I-81 In PA: Police (PHOTOS) Multiple Sheetz Thefts On I-81 In PA: Police (PHOTOS)
Multiple Sheetz Thefts On I-81 In PA: Police (Photos) Two thefts at a Sheetz along Interstate 81 are under investigation— and police say at least one of these incidents could be part of a series of thefts at Sheetz in multiple states along Interstate 81.  The 1900 Ritner Highway location of Sheetz had $18.36 of merchandise on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, according to Carlisle police in Pennsylvania.   The suspected April thief.Carlisle PD The suspect fled the scene in the vehicle pictured below, according to the police.  The suspect's car, according to the police. Carlisle PD On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the same Sheetz reported another th…
These Maps Show Realtime Smoke, Air Quality As Canadian Wildfires Rage These Maps Show Realtime Smoke, Air Quality As Canadian Wildfires Rage
These Maps Show Realtime Smoke, Air Quality As Canadian Wildfires Rage Can't tell if it's smoke or cloudy skies above? The following realtime configurations and air quality maps won't have you guessing anymore. A realtime configuration from Fire Smoke Canada — the Canadian portal for information about wildland fire weather and smoke — shows exactly where each of the more than 150 wildfires are raging and predicts roughly how heavy the smoke will be and where. The New York Times, meanwhile, has a similar smoke forecast map that indicates light, medium, or high levels of smoke from the fires, based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The rea…
Strawberries Sold At Walmart Stores In PA Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis Contamination: FDA Strawberries Sold At Walmart Stores In PA Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis Contamination: FDA
Strawberries Sold At Walmart Stores In PA Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis Contamination: FDA Frozen strawberry products sold throughout the region are being recalled due to mounting concerns about possible Hepatitis A contamination. Oregon-based Willamette Valley Fruit Company is voluntarily recalling select packages of frozen fruit containing strawberries grown in Mexico that could be tainted, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recalled items include: Great Value Sliced Strawberries (see above); Great Value Mixed Fruit; The mixed fruit pacakaging.FDA Great Value Antioxidant Blend The antioxidant fruit blend.FDA The products were sold in Maryland, Pennsy…
Smoky Summer: Could Week Of Wildfires Be Preview Of What's Ahead? Smoky Summer: Could Week Of Wildfires Be Preview Of What's Ahead?
Smoky Summer: Could Week Of Wildfires Be Preview Of What's Ahead? Are this week's smoky skies a preview of Summer 2023 in the Northeast? According to U.S. National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Ramsey, that depends. Ramsey is quoted by CBS New York saying "it's really just going be all about the wind shift." According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson, the Canadian wildfires are showing no signs of slowing down and will "likely continue to burn over Quebec into the summer, as they are in remote, heavily wooded areas," he said. But, if what Ramsey is saying is true, then raging fires in Canada — and locally, for that matter — …
Tastykake Recalling Treats Sold In MD Due To Possible Life-Threatening Allergen Tastykake Recalling Treats Sold In MD Due To Possible Life-Threatening Allergen
Tastykake Recalling Treats Sold In MD Due To Possible Life-Threatening Allergen Shoppers with a sweet tooth are being cautioned to check their pantries after a popular Tastykake product sold in the region is being recalled due to undeclared allergens that could lead to a deadly reaction. Flower Foods announced a voluntary recall of “Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Cakes” due to the possible presence of peanuts in some products, which could cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products being recalled were distributed on Thursday, May 11 to retailers in: Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; New Jersey; V…
Undeclared Anchovies Prompts Recall Of Pasta Sauce Sold At Some Wegmans Stores Undeclared Anchovies Prompts Recall Of Pasta Sauce Sold At Some Wegmans Stores
Undeclared Anchovies Prompts Recall Of Pasta Sauce Sold At Some Wegmans Stores A recall has been issued for a popular brand of tomato sauce sold at Wegmans supermarkets. The manufacturer, LiDestri Foods, said 24-ounce jars of Wegmans Italian Classics Diavolo pasta sauce may contain undeclared fish (anchovy).  "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to anchovy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.," the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The sauce was sold at Wegman’s grocery stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Virginia,…