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West Chester, PA
Police & Fire
GF Mourns Loss Of BF Killed By Police During Car Meet On I-95
Condolences were pouring in for 18-year-old Anthony Allegrini Jr., who was shot and killed by police during a car meetup on I-95 early Sunday, June 4. Allegrini failed to yield to troopers trying to contact him during a car meet on the highway at mile marker 21 near Penn's Landing around 3:25 a.m. Sunday, June 4, Pennsylvania State Police said. The Glen Mills man struck two troopers, prompting one to fire his service weapon. Allegrini was struck by a bullet and pronounced dead at the scene. The involved Troopers sustained minor injuries. Meanwhile, Allegrini's girlfriend, Reagan Hocking, o…
Police & Fire
Greedy PA Workers Paid Off Student Loans, Took Trips To Jersey Shore On Doctor's Dime: DA
Trips to the Jersey Shore, student loan payments and gifts to their boyfriends. Two employers of a West Chester doctor sneakily stole $450,000 of his money to do just that and more, but not before trying to sell one of the doctor's $1 million properties without his permission, according to authorities in Chester County. Mikayla Zeigler, 22, of West Chester, and Danielle King, 25, of Chadds Ford, "engaged in a cunning scheme to steal from their boss and spent it lavishly on themselves," District Attorney Deb Ryan said. "They used the money to pay their rent, student loans, and credit card d…
Police & Fire
Philly Area Man Charged With Trying To Kill Mom On Thanksgiving: Police
A 42-year-old suburban Philadelphia man has been charged with trying to kill his mom on Thanksgiving authorities said. Michael D. Giffing is accused of assaulting his mom, Dorothy Giffing, around 6:10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24, West Chester police said. Authorities responded to the home on the 300 Block of W. Ashbridge Street on reports of an unconscious person who had fallen, police said. While en route , the call was upgraded to a possible cardiac arrest. The injuries that Dorothy suffered were not consistent with a fall, authorities said. She was taken to Chester Co…
Business
Portnoy Chats Up Former Eagle Brent Celek During Philly Area Pizza Review
You've got a good chance of running into former Eagle and Super Bowl LII champ Brent Celek when you visit Pizza West Chester. While Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy didn't get that lucky during his recent trip, he did meet another customer who hooked up a phone call with the athlete as he waited in line. That's the thing about Pizza West Chester, you've got to show up to get your pie. And so, the locals made it worth Portnoy's while. The kicker? Pizza West Chester, located at 136 E Market St., earned a whopping 8.4 from the widely-known pizza critic — who can be tough to please. …
Police & Fire
10-Year-Old Boy Choked By Uncle During Argument In Suburban Philly: Police
A Chester County man was arrested after police say he assaulted his nephew. A 10-year-old boy told officers that his uncle, Stephen M. Reese, 35, of West Chester, had choked him during an argument inside a home on the 300 block of Fox Hollow Lane around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, West Chester police said. The victim claimed he was not able to breathe for a short period of time. Reese was then arrested and charged with strangulation and simple assault, police said. He was remanded to Chester County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail, records show.
Police & Fire
2 Men Restrained Female Workers With Zipties To Rob $578K From NJ Check Cashers At Gunpoint: DA
Two men from New York City were arrested and jailed after they were apparently connected to a series of gunpoint robberies at check cashing services throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania that involved female workers being restrained with zipties, authorities announced. Ramel Harris, 40, and Neville Brown, 38, both of Brooklyn, were charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, and one count of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announce…
News
Popular Chicken Sandwich Joint From PA Announces Plans For New Ewing Location
A popular chicken sandwich joint from Pennsylvania has announced plans for the opening of a new location in Ewing. Blazin J’s made the announcement on its Facebook page on Saturday, Aug. 27. “Are YOU ready for the big news?” reads the post. “We are opening our 6th location in Ewing, New Jersey. Grand opening details are coming soon.” Are YOU ready for the big news? We've been giving you hints on our story all week! . We are opening our 6th location in Ewing, New Jersey. Grand opening details are coming soon. . . @tcnj_official Posted by Blazin' J's on Saturday, August 27, 2022 Launc…
Police & Fire
PA Man Kills 2 Women, Unborn Baby Half Hour After Police Respond To Domestic Call
UPDATE: Slayings Of Young Moms At Hands Of 'Monster' Leave Suburban Philly Communities Reeling A 23-year-old Chester County man shot and killed two women, one of whom was pregnant, while a child was in the vehicle and then carjacked a victim, leading police on a brief pursuit, authorities said. Coatesville police responded to a Mount Pleasant Street home and cleared the scene just thirty minutes Mamadou Kallie shot the women around 9:40 p.m. Sunday, May 29 in Valley Township, Chester County DA Deb Ryan said. The victims were found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car with a 22-month-old …
Police & Fire
Smiley PA Driver Charged With DUI
A Pennsylvania man didn't seem too upset about his recent arrest based on his mugshot Jonathan Shaffer, of Phoenixville, beams in the photo after West Chester police charged him for DUI. Shaffer, 25, was pulled over around 2:30 a.m. on May 3, when police saw spotted him driving erratically on the 400 Block of E. Market St. in the city, they said. Shaffer showed signs of impairment, and following an investigation, he was charged with impaired driving. A preliminary hearing was pending at District Court 15-1-04.
News
'Puberty Really Hit': Young Singer's Voice Is Dead Ringer For Johnny Cash On 'American Idol'
One day Luke Taylor was 4'11" singing alto. The next he was 6'1" belting below bass. The 20-year-old Pennsylvania native explained his dramatic voice drop on a recent "American Idol" audition, stunning judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan (scroll for video). Taylor, a West Chester resident and Liberty University sophomore," described his voice drop as a "dramatic" one to host Ryan Seacrest. "Puberty really hit," Perry exclaims before Taylor sings his rendition of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire." He then gave a last-minute performance of "Frosty the Snowman," at Bryan's request. Pe…
Police & Fire
PA Resident Bound, Gagged; NJ Man Sought By Police
Police are looking for a 21-year-old New Jersey man who they say bound and gagged a Pennsylvania resident during a robbery last week. Officers were called to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in West Chester around 6:15 p.m. on Nov. 30 on reports of an armed robbery, local police said in a Wednesday release. Patrick Wells, of Audubon, is accused of being one of three men who tied a man by his hands and feet and gagged him while stealing multiple items worth more than $5,000 from his apartment, according to West Chester police. The group is believed to have fled in a dark-colored vehicl…
Police & Fire
SEX
Abuse
: Pennsylvania Teacher 'Slightly Penetrated' Elementary School Student, DA Says
A 56-year-old Chester County teacher has been accused of sexually abusing an elementary school student for two years, authorities announced. Luis Morales, 56, of West Chester, abused the 3rd and 4th grade student between 2014 and 2016 while at Nottingham Elementary School in Oxford, DA Deb Ryan said. According to the criminal complaint, Morales engaged in penetration, "however slight," of the student's genitals/anus. The 14-year-old victim told authorities that the abuse began when Morales asked her to stay after school one day and, once the other students left, asked if he could tou…
Police & Fire
Pennsylvania's Carl Nassib Is First Active NFL Player To Publicly Come Out As Gay
West Chester, PA native and Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to publicly come out as gay. Although several athletes have come out after retiring from the NFL, Nassib made history by opening up about his sexual orientation while still being an active player. The 28-year-old said in a video posted to Instagram Monday that he has been "meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl Nassib (@carlnass…
Lifestyle
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly
This week's gonna be a hot one. What better way to keep cool than with ice cream? Here are some of the most popular ice cream spots in the Greater Philadelphia area. The sampling of spots below were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Buster's Real Ice Cream, 3630 Concord Road, Aston View this post on Instagram A post shared by queen of ice cream (@queenoficecream_) Chester Springs Creamery, 521 E Uwchlan Ave., Chester Springs Cocco's Gelateria, 550 Oak …
News
Pennsylvania HS Senior Wins National Taco Bell Scholarship For $25K
A high school senior and Taco Bell employee in Cumberland County won the national Taco Bell scholarship contest, according to the company’s foundation’s website. Emma Seibert, of Enola works at the Taco Bell on Market Place Way and earlier this week she find out that she won the biggest scholarship her employer offers. Her $25,000 scholarship will help cover her tuition at John Hopkins University where she plans to study nursing. Taco Bell employees between the ages of 16 and 26 were eligible to apply and over 10,000 did, sharing their passions--mostly their future college majors-- in a tw…
News
Pennsylvania Man, 80--Who Claimed Antifa Caused Jan. 6 Capitol Riot--Arrested By FBI
An 80-year-old Chester County man has been arrested by the FBI as the 40th Pennsylvania resident charged for having a role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Gary Wickersham, of West Chester, was charged on May 7 following an FBI investigation. Court documents on Wickersham’s case thus far were released late on Tuesday. Investigators identified him three days after the riot when an acquaintance shared texts Wickresham sent about the time he spent inside the Capitol Building during the insurrection. Wickersham--falsely claimed antifa was behind the attack, but he had the right to be ins…
Police & Fire
PA, NJ Ex-Con With 'Unparalleled Greed' Accused In 2nd Major Fraud Case, This One $1.25M
A 42-year-old Pennsylvania man previously convicted in a $1.4 million fraud scheme has been arrested again on similar charges -- this time in a $1.25 million case. William C. Huyler III, of West Chester, pleaded guilty last December to stealing $1.4 million in from eight Homeowner Associations (HOAs) located across Chester County, Montgomery County, New Jersey, Chester County District Attorney, Deb Ryan said. While awaiting sentences for that case, Huyler was slapped with theft by deception, forgery and more charges for fraudulently securing Small Business Admi…
Weather
Super Bowl Sunday Storm: Up To 8 Inches Of Snow Predicted For Parts Of NJ, PA
Still digging yourself out of snow? Well, get ready for more. Much of New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia could see up to 8 inches in a storm expected to sweep the region late Saturday through Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service reports. The northernmost parts of New Jersey (Morris, Sussex and Warren counties), along with the Poconos and the Lehigh Valley are looking at between 4 and 6 inches of snow, the NWS says. Meanwhile, South Jersey could only get a few inches of snow, if not heavy rain, according to the NWS. Saturday night forecastAccuWeather Snowfall prediction…
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